I filed a complaint against Ms Duenke w/ the California Board of Psychology. After a 4 yr investigation they charged her w/ multiple acts of gross negligence, ethical lapses, incompetent billing and record keeping, among multiple other charges. She pleaded 'no contest' to all of it. That is, she agreed if I had taken her to court she would have lost. (Yes, she was represented by an attorney.) Duenke was placed on probation for 5 yrs, required to have a full psych assessment done, attend psychotherapy for herself, etc etc. After 3 months she had done none of these things -- nor did she reimburse the state for the cost of the investigation. The state pulled her psychology license, so now she claims to be a "life coach" and promotes the use of psychedelic drugs to treat depression. (I have no idea what MD would assist her w/ this, given her history.) If you have seen Ms Duenke in the last 2 yrs you can, if you wish, sue her for any negative experience you've had. If you've never met her, consider yourself lucky. Run, do not walk, away from this 'person.' Her multiple psychopathologies make a certain president look sane. read more

Dr. Duenkie has been essential to my successful career in the Fire Department. Relaxing environment with a very knowledgeable/skillful Doc!

I would have to disagree with the last and only review for Dr Duenke, my partner and I have been in her care for the last year for therapy and counsel. After 3 years of our relationship things started falling apart between my partner and I. During our first 3 visits she was very quite and attentive which at first my though was "She had nothing to say, nor say he or myself was in the wrong" My perception on therapy was all wrong, I thought it would be a person of bias reason to one individual correct verse the one in the wrong at first (like an NFL referee making the call on flags) but she listened very well and got the to root of our conflicts and problems. She thought us how to communicate agin/better how to pick and choose conflicts and really if we were to argue to approach things fairly. As she put it "we sucked at conflict and didn't know how to address issues and react to one another as who can hurt the one the worst in that moment". I found Dr Duenke through my companies health program MHN as I love my partner and wanted things to work. We are both strong headed individuals and neither is right nor wrong, but there was few and very little time were if she did have to address someones actions wrong or unsafe she did and it gave me reassurance. As of now we are on a "As needed basis" so if something do happen that we just can't move past or need help she a phone call away with a awesome turn around time. Thank you again Dr Duenke. read more

Duenke Susan PsyD - Dr Susan Duenke - Counseling & Mental Health Near Me - Murphys, California

Dr. D. Is by far the best therapist ever!! I have been to many therapists and once I found her I knew she was the right one for me. She is compassionate, non-judge-mental and understands her patients needs. She has never been condescending or rude. I know I have been a challenging patient to say the least but she has been able to get down to the crux of my problems. No other therapist has been able get me to open up the way she has. I have the utmost respect and admiration for this excellent therapist. Anyone who is able to have her as their therapist is extremely lucky! read more