I have been seeing Dr. Houser for over 4 years; he is an amazing psychiatrist and truly cares about…read morehis patients. He supported me through one of the toughest times in my life; assisted in helping me take a leave of absence from my job (which required an immense amount of paperwork & documentation on his end), and has always been open to my input in terms of medication. I have an immune disorder which was undiagnosed for many years (my whole life), he can handle complex cases and is willing to work with other doctors who may be proving care in order to do the right thing. He is a compassionate, understanding smart and reasonable. There have been times I have missed an apt due to my kids, he has always ensured I have enough medication until I can reschedule my appt (not all doctors will do that). couldn't recommend him enough!

He's a very nice guy. Very approachable and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking…read morefor a psychiatrist. He doesn't beat around the bush like some other doctors might when it comes to treating your symptoms. He also doesn't try to discredit you if you have researched drugs related to the treatment of your condition. I really appreciated that. I recommend especially to women with anxiety because he's very easy to talk to.

I had been waiting two + weeks for an appointment I desperately needed…read more Power in my town goes out an hour before the appointment so I have no wifi (live in between mountains so not great video call service) and asked for 10 minutes grace period to try to be able to connect. Called the office and the front desk guy lacked compassion and tells me I have to reschedule because Brett refuses to wait an extra ten minutes when we have an hour long appointment. Very disappointed and upset considering their practice is intended to help people and waiting another 2 weeks isn't something I feel safe doing. when someone fills out forms and it's clear they need help, why be selfish and turn them away over 10 minutes?

I looked at the negative reviews and one was never a patient, and the other seemed pretty likely to…read morebe a drug seeking person (perhaps after benzodiazepines or other addictive substances) who was not indulged and became angry. That is unfortunately common. At least that's how I read it. I, myself, have been highly impressed with the compassion, understanding, expertise and approach of Dr Wadsworth. Im 53 and have been on a lifelong quest to find a solution to my chronic anxiety. Since my early 20s I've been aware that my anxiety was active whether or not there was really anything to be anxious about. I described it as "ambient." I'm in the generation right before they started recognizing and diagnosing ADHD in kids - and even then it was the typical symptoms of little hyperactive / disruptive boys that were the trigger to evaluate them for ADHD. It presents so differently in girls. And later, if it's not treated, it presents even more differently in adult women who have adapted through the decades to use coping mechanisms to manage their symptoms without understanding why they were happening. I am fortunate to have recently witnessed the diagnosis and successful treatment outcome of a young woman in my family! Without being part of that process I don't think I would have EVER recognized the suspected symptoms in myself. And it wasn't actually me who started the real inquiry - it was the loving people who know me well who pointed out behaviors, tendencies and habits that all pointed to underlying ADHD. Contrary to my understanding, ADHD doesn't mean you can't pay attention. It often means the opposite - you pay too much attention to too many things at once! And the hyperactive component doesn't always manifest in stereotypical behaviors on the outside. I am a woman who can focus like a laser beam and aside from bouncing my knee when I have to sit still, not much about me screams 'hyperactive.' BUT inside my mind, my laser beam focus is like Swiss cheese - bombarded by distractions which exhaust me to manage. I learned that it was the inability to turn my laser beam off - or to allow it to focus on just one thing at a time - that was the problem. My chronic list making and future tripping belied my constant overwhelm because all of my thoughts hit me at once. Important, unimportant, happy, worried, hopeful, future, past, to-dos, relationships, house, yard, pets, work, play... all in one big jumble! I had managed to develop a system to prioritize and tackle things in some logical order. And I would engage one of the common superpowers of ADHD (hyper-focus) to address each task or project, but it was always an exhausting process because I was fending off overwhelm and burning so much energy in an effort to keep intrusive thoughts at bay. I can only see this now because I've been on Adderall, prescribed by Dr Wadsworth after a thorough and careful evaluation, for about a week. Now I know how my mind CAN work and now i realize I should have been on this med since I was a child. I still am aware of my large to do list and overall areas of concern and responsibility in my life, but it's no longer overwhelming because my thoughts (and the feelings that go with them) proceed in a fairly logical and moderately paced order. My anxiety is down about 80-90% compared to just a couple of weeks ago. I never dreamed that would be possible. Another benefit is that all my decades of practice developing coping skills are finally paying off! Now if I do "The Work" or apply mindfulness techniques to a disturbance, it actually makes a difference! It used to be that the anxious pit in my stomach barely reduced even when I could unequivocally see that there was nothing real to be anxious about. I hope others in my situation find their way to Dr W so they can be properly evaluated, too. I appreciate that he treats me like a grownup regarding adjusting my dose according to my own pace, and discussing options without dismiss my input. I also struggle with sleep and he's been very open to helping me explore med combos that will work. Overall I've been very grateful to have found him and I would not hesitate to recommend him for care. In fact I've already shared his info with a couple of people in my life who are my age and whom I suspect may have also slipped through the diagnosis cracks when they were kids. I hope all of us can finally circle back to receive the diagnosis and treatment we always needed and deserved. Thank you for reading this, and please pass these thoughts on to someone you know who may be suffering needlessly - without all the puzzle pieces they need to solve it! I wouldn't have found this life-changing solution if people who loved me hadn't gently nudged me to explore. It's too hard to see yourself from the inside - especially after a lifetime adapting to what you think is normal.

Caring, attentive and responsive staff. Very informative and skilled at explanations.read more

My teen suffered from major depression that was resistant to treatment. Dr. Adams helped guide our…read morefamily as we explored the remaining options and weighed the pros and cons of the treatment options. He was available and responsive, and his staff were helpful as well. My teen did well for about 2 years following treatment before suffering another episode. The team rallied quickly to help, and we were able to turn things around much more quickly. My young adult is now thriving and in such a better space. I will always be grateful to Seattle NTC for their help in providing hope, help, and healing.

Dr Rosenberg is friendly, caring and knowledgeable about medication options. Dr Rosenberg seems…read moreprepared and efficient and makes sure she understands the history of a situation. She may interrupt on occasions as she tries to clarify a point but that is not necessarily a bad thing. We recommend Dr Rosenberg.

Dr. Rosenberg is a thoughtful, compassionate and very knowledgeable psychiatrist. She has been so…read morehelpful.

I would not recommend Dr. Carlson to my worst enemy…read more I believe it benefits the patient for physicians (specifically specialists) to coordinate care and customize therapies and medication for each patient. I am on a medication prescribed by a doctor who specializes in a different specialty than Dr. Carlson. The particular medication has an off label use for pain management, which is the reason I take it, not because I'm an addict. I was very up front with Dr. Carlson and provided the name and phone number of the doctor who prescribes the medication in case she had any questions. Dr. Carlson refused to even call the prescribing physician, she assumed that the medication was only used by addicts and had no other off label use which isn't the case. I found her to be very judgmental, cold and downright uncaring. It says a lot when a doctor refuses to contact another doctor to discuss and coordinate patient care.

I haven't seen Dr. Calson in a little less than a year, when I moved out of state, and I have had…read morean extremely difficult time finding anyone that I can feel comfortable trusting now. She was wonderful, no one has compared yet. She did misdiagnose me in one area, but with other medical problems and the grieving I was going through, and the very similar disorder I actually do have, it was understandable, and I think anyone else would have done the same with the information she had. I truly believe had Dr. Carlson not been my therapist and psychiatrist at that time in my life, I wouldn't be here today. I only hope someday soon I can find someone else like her that I can trust with my medications, I've at least found a good therapist. I'd suggest her to anyone in WA, I used to drive from Camano Island to see her.

Cherie is an amazing therapist. I've recommended her to members of my family as well. She's very…read morethoughtful about pacing and never pushes you past what you're ready for, which made it feel safe to actually open up and be vulnerable and honest about myself. I always leave sessions more insightful and understood and like I'm making real progress.

Amazing person and care team. Couldn't be happier she offers a fair non-biased, nondiscriminatory…read moreevaluation, unlike state provided care who aim to gaslight you.

First off I would like to thank all the staff and people that make Hotel California By the sea so…read morewarming and really treat you like a person and are there for you.It was my 4th rehab within one year. Not only did they address my addiction the helped me through my divorce of 20 years. Having said that I want to reiterate you comfortable they made it from detox to discharge no other place does it like them if I could give them 10 stars I would. I know there are rehab places flooded online trying to get patients in. But that's the difference between HCBTS they treat you as a human being not an insurance payday. So moving forward call Mel get admitted and they will change your life for The good. I moved straight into a sober living house called Oxford that they helped me get into it's been a game changer. I also recommend the alumni meetings either zoom or in person they make you feel like you can accomplish the world but remember take it one day at a time and work the system just know you can do it there lots of support and they do follow ups on your progress. I could go on forever about HCBTS. So what are you waiting for call Mel and your life will change. This review is looking pretty epic! Nice!

I was about to go into detox here. I re called around midnight to see if my insurance covers…read moreimpatient. The first person who answered was demeaning immediately. I hung up. I got a another call by the assistant director and more professional, but still demeaning, "it's midnight". I said "got it, understood". Then quickly realized, addiction issues never deals with time, and the amount of money this place requests, this is beyond okay. I called back the assistant director, no answer but said on VM what I said last sentence. Then, I looked up the assistant director's background - Real Estate history Only. Nothing related to addiction or mental health.

I am a female patient with an extensive history of abuse, and I only recently became fully aware of…read morethe extent of the trauma I endured due to dissociation. I initially sought treatment from Dr. David Shaw in my 20's for what I believed to be depression. After 10 years of prescribing me drugs of little help (without ever asking if I had a history of trauma), Dr. Shaw began injecting me with Ketamine (a dissociative anesthetic) starting with 80mg and then quickly moving to 120mg per injection of Ketamine weekly. I weigh 120 lbs and every injection caused complete loss of consciousness and amnesia for the duration of the session afterwards. After asking him to reduce the dosage, he eventually injected me with 100mg of Ketamine on one routine visit and then proceeded to allow me to leave his office (unconscious) 18 minutes after injecting me. I have ZERO recollection of this. I "came to" IN JAIL, after the drug he injected had worn off, and after being charged with a DUI - all due to him injecting me with Ketamine and neglecting to supervise my recovery. He does not supervise patients that are under the effects of this dissociative drug and has no one in the office to do so. This is extremely dangerous, and proved to be so in my case. After this incident, I researched Ketamine administration and most clinical standards dictate that a patient is not allowed to drive for the entire DAY of Ketamine administration. The patient should be monitored for the duration of the drug administration and both be driven to and back home by a responsible adult. Dr. Shaw allowed patients themselves to drive both to and home from his office at their SEVERELY IMPAIRED and UNCONSCIOUS discretion after injecting them with Ketamine, dismissing them, and moving on to the next patient. I am not sure how I made it home all of the other times he dismissed me and let me wait alone while I decided (again, impaired) when I could drive the 45 minutes home. I have dramatically regressed since this incident - my PTSD and anxiety are unmanageable. The trauma of being arrested and put through the court system for over two years while I waited for the blood test to come back, the stigma and shame caused by his unsupervised Ketamine administration and resulting arrest, night in jail, and prolonged court procedures have been utterly debilitating, detrimental and have severely harmed my quality of life. The harm caused by Dr. Shaw's negligence still has a devastating impact. Prior to this event, I was transitioning careers, had just completed a rigorous continued education course and earned a certification, was interviewing, and fully capable of functioning at a high level. Since that day, I have been unable to function normally and have undergone intensive therapy to address the trauma caused by this incident. I am now thankfully in treatment with two very compassionate and safe female therapists and beginning to work on my ability to trust healthcare providers. Another incident of note: I also "came to" during one of his ketamine injection sessions (prior to the incident I described above - I have not seen him since) on his couch with a large bleeding gash on my forehead, and upon touching my head and seeing blood, I asked Dr. Shaw what happened. He then proceeded to tell me I "fell over" during the session and "hit my head on his rock crystal," and grabbed a paper towel and sprayed it with an alcohol based antiseptic and started blotting at my head without my consent. Looking back, this was a huge red flag. I had a large laceration and egg sized bump on my head and have no recollection of how it got there, other than him telling me I fell on his rock crystal. And then sprayed my head (yes, he also sprayed my head) with antiseptic, blotted it with a paper towel, and let me go. My hair was covered with blood near the gash and I had a very painful shower and a painful two weeks healing after that. AVOID THIS DOCTOR. I do not want any other vulnerable person to be harmed by his negligence.

Dr. Shaw saved my life and continues to give me strength in my battle with depression, anxiety, and…read morebipolar. I went to Dr. Shaw on recommendation from my therapist, after my meds had been mismanaged my whole life. Dr. Shaw immediately went to work on my meds, cutting out more than half of them and helping me feel so much better. Though we are still at work on the right balance, I never doubt his ability to help me. The best thing about Dr. Shaw is that he ACTUALLY CARES. Most psychiatrists (or any MD) see a walking ball of symptoms. Dr. Shaw sees you. He wants to know who you are so he can identify your symptoms. I have never met a more compassionate doctor in my life. He is one in a million.

PSP is a dedicated team of therapists and professionals that are committed to bringing the best…read morecare and support to the Seattle community. I've always had outstanding experiences with the staff at PSP, and it's one of the things I miss most about living in Seattle. I went through separate stretches of time seeing Brien and then later Evonne. They were both periods of my life where having a sounding board for my thoughts, struggles, etc. helped me through difficult times. I've seen other therapists that kinda sucked and felt like money down the drain, but Brien and Evonne were both articulate in their feedback and guidance. Felt more like a conversation with a friend who was there to help (and who I knew I could trust 100%).

I've been very happy with my experience at PSP. My counselor Andrea Davis has been so helpful and…read morecomforting during a challenging time in my life. The clinic itself has been stress free and easy to work with. Sometimes I go in person and sometimes I do my appointments virtually. Big thumbs up for the whole experience.

Dr. Cat changed my life. The kindest, caring, and solution…read moreoriented human I have ever met. She gave me both confidence and the tools to succeed as I transitioned to college and was always a phone call or text away. Whether a good day or a bad day Dr. Cat was always there.

Most caring person in existence. She took my anxiety from a panic attack every other week to not…read morehaving one in over a year! Great combination of medication and mental exercises to find the balance.