Dre McGee, MA, LMFT

This review is to warn family and potential clients of the many downsides of Sanctuary Centers. I…read morewas there for 5 months, January of 2011 - May of 2011. Even though this is being written long after my stay, I see a review written on Yelp dated 12/20/24 which shows that not much has changed over the past 15 years. First off, as with other reviewers, I immediately disliked the director, Lisa Moschini. I found her to be abrasive, egotistical, and confrontational. Next, here is a message that I emailed to my parents after I had been living at Sanctuary House for 4 months being treated for bipolar: The reason for this message is to express my INTENSE desire to move out of Sanctuary House ASAP!!! My therapist at the Sanctuary House Arlington Day Treatment Center knows this, and you know I've been unhappy living here for various reasons for some time now (at least a month??) What my therapist at the Sanctuary House Arlington Day Treatment Center nor you, Mom & Dad, know is what happened today: after dinner, my chore was to wipe down the dinner table. In doing so, I found myself cleaning up large chunks of food (chicken & rice) from the floor where another patient had sat. Ggrrr. I informed staff, and was told that she should be cleaning up her dinner area in the future. I then went upstairs to take a bath. There were chunks of a patient's menstrual blood on the bath mat. Again, I informed staff about the mess, and staff assisted her in cleaning up the bath tub & mat. Still, as you might imagine, I was not too excited to use the tub after that. I waited until the bathroom was clean and went in to draw a bath. At 11pm, I went to bed. I woke up at midnight to my alarm clock going off--I have no idea how, but my alarm was somehow cleared and set to midnight. I shut it off and, at first, was going to go back to sleep. I got up & re-set my alarm (a task that is a pain in the butt with the alarm clock here...it's tedious and takes a long time, especially in the dark so that I don't disturb the schizophrenic woman who is my current roommate). And then, I got anxious--what if I overslept and missed the morning meeting? I would be placed on restriction. I CANNOT handle going on restriction!!!! Being confined to the house (instead of doing movement outside which is so integral for my health) is completely counterproductive. This infantalizing punitive system does way more harm than good. These things may seem minor to you. For me, though, I just can't deal with any more unpleasantness in my living environment!!! I am tired of asking 20 year old psychology student staff for my medications in the morning & at night. I am tired of asking staff if I may please use my 'contraband' items (perfume, razor, tweezers, cuticle scissors). I am tired of informing staff that other clients aren't doing their chores or are being messy. I am tired of doing chores. I am tired of being put on restiction if I have food in my room, am late for a morning meeting, or who knows what else. I am tired of signing in & out every time I want to go somewhere. I am tired of asking for money & turning in receipts. And, I am tired of having 11 roommates who all suffer from a mental illnes!!! The poor quality food here and constantly smelling smoke from the patients who smoke cigarettes isn't helping either. My patience, tolerance, and compassion for people in this house are GONE and I detest the person I have become in this house--ill-tempered, annoyed, and paranoid. I do not know how much longer I can take being in this house. I am trying my best, but quite honestly, would LOVE to flee. As far as 'graduating' goes: 1) I'd like to think that I could graduate by June 1st, but there is no guarantee of this (and from what my therapist said yesterday when we spoke about this, my chances may be slim). 2) Even IF I got a firm promise that, as long as I don't change my meds & keep up my 20 'community hours' per week, I'd be able to graduate June 1st I STILL don't know that I can hack living in this house until then--I am at my wits end with this house. 3) The Arlington Day Treatment Center is a joke. Spending my day being told to 'draw a picture of what anger looks like' is a task for a kindergarten, not for someone who is an adult. Thus, at this point, I could really care less whether or not I 'graduate' from Sanctaury. I honestly believe, throughout my entire being, that I will feel MUCH BETTER when I am no longer living here--my living at Sanctuary House is making me miserable!!!! *A final note: in all of the reviews on Yelp and Google, there is not a single one about a positive interaction with Lisa Moschini. And, I am happy to say that since leaving Sanctuary House by their defined 'AMA' (Against Medical Advice) I was able to rebuild my life. I work, have a husband, and a huge community of friends. Recovering from bipolar can be done!

Sanctuary is the prime example of amazing mental and co occurring disorder therapy and as well as…read morethe people who make up this very caring environment .Anyone who says anything negative is simply ignorant and doesn't accept the program and the problem's they Face

Outpatient Mental Health Care Facility

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Sanctuary House Residential Inpatient Care Facility

Carla Kuklinsky, MFT

(5 reviews)

0.3 mi

Carla has been a tremendous help listening and sharing tools that helped me navigate a clear and…read moreunderstanding relationship with my now Fiancée. She empowered us to save our relationship and grow forward.I highly recommend her services! Thank you Carla. :)

Clean concise communication. Cuts right to the heart of the issue and offers thoughtful and direct…read moreno nonsense dialog.

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Root Cause Healing

(2 reviews)

Hina has been lovely in every session we've met in. I see her vitality as we live in separate…read morestates. I've been searching to work with someone in holistic ways, to tap into the root cause of some known & unknown limiting beliefs I have. Hina guided me with compassion and supported me throughout our Root Cause Therapy sessions. Allowing yourself to be open and vulnerable in times of healing can be scary at first, thankfully she held space for me beautifully just as I was to heal and be seen.

I have experienced tremendous transformation in the time that I have been working with Hina. She is…read moreincredibly skilled and creates a safe and warm space to allow the healing process to take place. I worked through some critical blocks that have held me back for years. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

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Rev Terri Cooper, MA MFT

4.7

(12 reviews)

I have already recommended Reverend Terri She was…read morewonderful. my session with her was inspiring and motivating

Terri was recommended to us by Alma Rose and she put together a sweet ceremony for our Santa…read moreBarbara elopement and was kind to send us a copy we could share with our family. She also had us laughing the whole time.

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Lana Smith Hale Therapy

(1 review)

0.2 mi

Lana is an incredible therapist; her care and skill are balanced to be a great match for those…read moreseeking change and achieving their fullest potential. If you're in the Pasadena area, seeing Lana would be to your benefit.

From the owner: Psychotherapy for adults and adolescents who are in transition or suffer from anxiety. Lana works…read morewith individuals with anxiety, stress, depression, and stage of life issues.

Jacqueline Sarah Robertson

(1 review)

Jacqueline has a warm and welcoming spirit that allowed me to feel seen and heard, while talking…read moreabout difficult issues. She has helped me tremendously with developing effective tools and skills to manage anxiety. From education to compassion to guidance, Jacqueline helped me find my way again during challenging times. She is such a sweet and kind soul.

From the owner: Jacqueline Robertson holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. Her studies…read moreand focus include attachment theory, grief and loss the neuroscience of the nervous system, and the effects of early childhood trauma on self-worth and adult romantic relationships. When we rewire our nervous system, through cognitive, somatic, and behavioral interventions, we increase our ability to tolerate difficult emotions, manage stress, and experience healthy, sustainable relationships. Jacqueline specializes in treating issues related to self-esteem, perfectionism, trauma, life transitions, existentialism, stress, anxiety, grief & loss, divorce, and relationship challenges. Her expertise is focused on helping individuals and couples address challenges including dating difficulties, transitions, grief and loss, co-dependence, mistrust, communication, insecurities, and partner conflict. Jacqueline has extensive training in EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic-based therapies, helping clients to become more conscious of and change negative thought patterns, turning toward nurturing inner dialogue and narratives. Her goal is to help clients navigate toward growth and positive change in their emotional health and relationships by identifying and working with limiting core beliefs and dysfunctional patterns.

The Journey Home to Yourself Might Just Be the Most Adventurous Trip Yet...

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Urban Optics Optometric Center

Urban Optics in Santa Barbara is wonderful! I've been happily going there for years because the…read morestaff always engages with warmth and genuinely friendliness. What could have been a simple prescription update and glasses purchase always turns into such a happy and fun experience, thanks to the incredible team. A special shoutout to Anastasiia and Lianna, who went above and beyond to make me feel cute and fashionable in my new specs. Their positive energy is contagious, and you can tell they genuinely love helping people feel their best. The entire Urban Optics team works together well, creating a cheerful environment. I always look forward to my exams and leave very happy. Dr. Zucker is pretty cool too! My prescriptions are always the best. I've tried other places and came right back. Thank you all for your great service year after year!

Not only was that the most expensive annual eye exam I've ever had in my life ($433.39), but it…read morefelt like sitting through a 2-hour sales pitch. Like many others, I was very disappointed at how hard they upsell at every turn, and at being told that my insurance would COVER the additional fees (or at least the majority) only to sit down at check out (which was the longest checkout in history--it was as if the staff member had never used a tablet before) and be told that they did not accept my insurance! What? Moreover, I was told I have chronic dry eyes (which no other eye doctor has EVER diagnosed me with) and was then hard pushed a $4K procedure they apparently specialize in. When I contacted the office with my questions about the procedure (namely, after research, it seems I'm NOT a candidate, or should at least start first with the low hanging fruit of Omega 3s, hot compresses, etc.), I was told that I needed ever MORE expensive testing. Lastly, the staff left much to be desired--the staff member that did my initial eye exam pressed so hard on my eyeball that I yelped in pain; the other staff member checking me out took 45 minutes to generate a bill, etc. As a followup, they sent me an Rx for Progressive Lenses (which they also tried to hard sell me during the exam) even though I don't wear Progressive Lenses! Reading many of the other 1-3 star reviews, it seems this is all par for the course. I'm sure they'll post a charming refutation of this for the "optics" (pun intended), but given my experience (and that of my fiance who also felt he'd sat through a 2-hour sales pitch during his exam), I will not be back.

Experience a clean, contemporary, and relaxed atmosphere in our eye exam room.

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We treat dry, itchy, stinging, bringing, and watery eyes with Lipiflow, Intense Pulse Light, and Low Level Light Therapy!

Marc H Bienstock, DDS, MD

(22 reviews)

0.7 mi

5 stars. Dr. Bienstock is outstanding, as divine, as I can imagine, a dentist or oral surgeon can…read morebe. He is first of all a sweet and mentally healthy man, to say nothing of his excellent physical appearance. I had an extraction, and can barely remember anything about, whereas this was not the case with another oral surgeon. I had two IMPLANTS with sinus lift, with him which were flawless. I wish he could have lifted my boobs, but that is not his specialty. We are lucky to have him here in Goleta/S.B. His staff are humane and caring, the magazines are even good. I cannot comment on the cost because I have nothing to compare it to. It costs a bundle, but you can take a dental loan and pay it off in a decent amount of time.

The very best ..doc Binstock!! Did 2 implants…read more. Bone graft. And sinus lift.. He did excellent job Very nice ..professional.. He and his staff..great team work I was so scared...but be back in his office..soon to do other implant.. Thank you doc ...you are the best and great

Montecito Optometry

The team is very welcoming and extremely helpful. Oscar was the one who assisted me. I was in town…read moreand needing some contact lenses since I happened to lose one. They accepted my insurance and I was able to get something immediately and ordered. Quick service and well kept office.

I really enjoy this location, very friendly and professional, stocked with wide variety of frames…read morethat made it fun and easy to choose from. Oscar went beyond to make it this experience easy for us, highly recommended.

Welcome to our new location. Lower level of 1165 Coast Village Road with a parking lot.

Dr. Gary Strickland

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Oscar

Cornelius J Mietus, OD

4.7

(26 reviews)

2.5 mi

Go here if you want professional courteous service and your best vision possible. I came here on a…read morefluke as they were able to get me in right away if I could be there in 20 minutes. They also had my new glasses ready for me in under a week as I am about to move away. My eyes are very happy now and the issues I had with my last Rx are long gone. This office is top notch.

I had an emergency and felt I needed to be seen and Dr Mietus came in on his day off to see me. I…read morehave always enjoyed Dr. Mietus and my whole family sees him. To come in and see me on his day off is just not the type of customer service you get anymore and I really appreciate him and his staff.

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Santa Barbara Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

4.5

(40 reviews)

0.7 mi

Dr. Hall extracted two of my molars and proved himself a consummate professional. I experienced no…read morepain whatsoever, during and after the procedure. His communication was clear and friendly, and he made sure all of my concerns were thoroughly addressed. The staff has earned my appreciation and respect; I was made to feel comfortable and safe at every step throughout my experience. I would endorse his care without reservation, and am grateful he is a member of our health care community.

This office shows amazing disrespect to patients' time. I had to wait for more than an hour…read more(literally!) for a consultation that lasted 10 minutes and over 50 minutes for a quick progress check. Dr. Riviera is a good oral surgeon but the office manager is grossly incompetent. If you do not want to spend hours waiting there, go to another practice -- there are many qualified oral surgeons in Santa Barbara, whose office managers are effective and competent.

Well lit and soft lighting in halls.

Reception area. The staff are so nice!

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Waiting room

Ocean Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

4.1

(44 reviews)

1.3 mi

Dr. Mcaninch IV, is Extremely Excellent at what he does, he extracted three teeth the same day !…read moreand I virtually felt nothing!!! His professionalism is outstanding. I am not fond of dentists because of bad experiences in the past, however Dr. M IV has now changed my prospective. This man knows what he's doing and he radiates the passion by the work he performs. I would highly recommend Dr. M IV, for any surgical/cosmetic work you may require. If your like me and are not fond of dentist and are skeptical, please believe me, he is good ! Thank You Dr. M IV and your staff for your caring and compassion. I am extremely happy with the work you performed on my teeth. Ernie Cardenas

100% wonderful! I was having a dental crisis because I kept putting off care I knew I needed. Donna…read morecalled me back so fast and emailed me the paperwork immediately so we could just get rolling! The office manager approved for me to come in right away! I am visiting in town and couldn't find any appointments for 2 more days! My friend had a really, really old coupon sitting in a drawer and they honored it! I drove in and Dr. McAninch saw me right away! Angela, the dental assistant was incredibly gentle and sweet and talked me through the entire appointment, even holding my hand at one point. I had to have an extraction and the tooth was infected! Dr. McAninch made sure I was numbed up and comfortable as much as possible. Thank you Ocean for taking such great care of me when I failed to take care of myself.