This review is for Dr. Mani Vahidi, MD. Having a skilled, well-educated, and experienced…read morepsychiatrist is truly a blessing, especially if you come from an ethnic background and need a provider who understands both your culture and the unique challenges that can come with it. I feel so fortunate to have found Dr. Vahidi. He is an exceptional listener who is never judgmental, and he takes the time to fully understand my concerns before discussing the available treatment options with me. In less than a year, I have seen tremendous improvements in my mental health. What I appreciate most is that he never pushes unnecessary medication. Instead, his recommendations are always evidence-based and thoughtfully tailored to my individual needs. After seeing several psychiatric providers over the years, I can confidently say that he is one of the top two psychiatrists I have ever had. Although he is the first male psychiatrist I have seen, his professionalism, compassion, and nonjudgmental approach made me feel completely at ease discussing my mental health challenges. He also gave me information about valuable resources to support my overall mental health. I highly recommend Dr. Vahidi to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate, and culturally sensitive psychiatrist. He has made a truly meaningful difference in my life, and I am deeply grateful for his care.

This review is based on a single appointment I had on January 22, 2026, with one practitioner--not…read morethe facility as a whole. I was referred to Harbor Psychiatry & Mental Health by my primary care provider for medication management. These medications are not optional--they are critical for my daily functioning, including managing depression, mood stabilization, and ADHD. I was assigned to Krista Ribota for a 45-minute telehealth assessment, and it was honestly one of the most distressing and upsetting medical experiences I've ever had. From the beginning, Krista was cold, dismissive, and visibly impatient. There was no warmth, no effort to make me feel comfortable, and no sense that she cared about me as a patient. I understand these assessments may be routine for her, but the way she conducted it felt robotic and completely lacking in empathy. Krista asked very personal and invasive questions, which I expected--but the way she asked them felt abrupt, harsh, and without any compassion. The interaction became so overwhelming that I started crying during the appointment. Instead of responding with any concern or basic human decency, she said: "What are you getting so upset over, why are you crying?" That response alone was shocking and made an already vulnerable situation feel humiliating. She should be terminated based off of this alone. At the end of the appointment, Krista told me she would not prescribe or adjust any of my medications. I then asked if she could at least continue my current prescriptions so I wouldn't miss doses, and Krista refused that as well--despite knowing these medications are essential for managing my mental health. Regarding my ADHD medication, Krista insisted I come in for a brain wave test. When I asked simple, reasonable questions--what the purpose of the test was, what it involved, and why it was necessary--she told me she didn't have any more information and that I "just needed to come in and do it." No explanation, no education, nothing. The appointment ended with no help, no prescriptions, and no clear plan. Krista told me she would follow up after speaking with a doctor. She never did. I received no call, no email, no message--nothing. Being left hanging like that, especially after she knew how important these medications are for my stability, was incredibly irresponsible and unprofessional. This experience was not just disappointing--it was genuinely distressing. No patient seeking mental health care should be treated with that level of disregard, lack of compassion, and poor communication. Krista Ribota should be terminated based on this appointment & her behavior. Please advocate for yourself if you seek care here. Based on my experience, I strongly recommend avoiding this provider. Do NOT work with Krista Ribota

Very thorough and knowledgeable, easy to get ahold of and great rapport with childrenread more

Dr. Tzuang is highly educated, thorough, experienced, and knowledgeable. He's easy to talk to, a…read moregreat listener, empathetic and just genuinely kind. He's able to explain things well, willing to answer our questions and provided concrete examples for us to understand. We didn't feel rushed with him at all and could feel his genuine care when our "time was up" but he still stayed on the phone with us to answer our concerns. We are so grateful we we were referred to him by a friend. Thank you, Dr. Tzuang.

I've been going to Allied Psychiatry for a few years now, and they've always been extremely…read moreattentive and punctual with their work, especially the office manager Paulina and my psychiatrist Ricky. They both are super knowledgeable, helpful, and have the best interest of the patients in mind in everything they do. This isn't a scripted review or anything, these are my honest thoughts about a great psychiatry office; I've had a few bad ones before this, and there's a reason I've stuck with Allied Psychiatry for years.

The receptionist I spoke with over the phone was extremely rude and had an unprofessional attitude…read morefor no apparent reason. Reaching out for mental health support can already be difficult, and being met with that kind of treatment made the experience even more discouraging. I decided that my mental health would be better served elsewhere rather than having to go through someone who treats people this way. It's simply not worth enduring that behavior when seeking help. By the way receptionist I am so easy going and unproblematic.... all I said was I'm a little late about 10 min (because my sister just got in a car accident) which I didn't share because regardless I'm late & whatever I need to do next is fine...so I say.. I'm in the waiting room online & she said "UMMmmnm NO! you need to reschedule because Sabrina is already with a patient right now!" she had a very ugly tone and by all means no thank you that was the nastiest attitude I have ever received and I rather get no help then have to be spoken and treated like that by the receptionist working 7/16/26 around 2:45-3:00pm Thank you Sabrina for all the help even though our time was short!

This woman has changed mine and my family's life for the better. Where other psychs have tried to…read moreshove benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Ativan, etc.) down my throat, Dr. Schuder takes a holistic approach with her patients and has blood work done to get to the root of the problem checking endocrine levels, cortisol levels, thyroid levels. It was worth every penny to be honest. In our first few sessions, we went over my family history and the results of the blood work and urinalysis which was so enlightening. I had been going through my life with low thyroid and cortisol levels and wouldn't have known had it not been for her. Her psychoanalysis techniques have me leaving each session with a "lightbulb" moment. I love how her approach to prescriptions and supplements are holistic and naturally derived rather than more popular synthetic forms. She is kind, nurturing, funny, and very approachable. Her front office staff is very flexible and accommodating. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Schuder. I swear me and my husband would be divorced without this woman helping each of us.

Dr. Suzie Schuder MD, is the very best doctor, shrink, advisor that is to be…read more Going on 14 years now and this awesome doctor has me as cured as cured can be. I trust this goddess with my most inner confidential secrets and she always comes through to me as the best advice and her being a somewhat chemist to her skill in mathematics leaves me confident that I can follow her advice that includes my major questions. During this COVID-19 trauma, Dr. Schuder has continued in her ways and we have our sessions via Zoom, telephone to whatever it takes. The best doctor I've ever seen! Truly, Lisa Stone

Dr Davis simply put is the best doctor I've worked with for the past 8 years after moving here from…read moreChicago. Like many people I've researched and tested a few psychiatrist and Dr. Davis and I clicked on very well from day 1, and ever since we only got better in all ways possible. 1st Dr. Davis really cares about my well being and he really asks the right questions to guide me to the right direction along with medications to support my needs. Dr. Davis is really down to earth and very easy going to allow me to really open up and honestly, he knows me very well which allows him to give me some life counseling and guidance in some of my lowest moments in life, and Dr. Davis has seen me grow so much from when I didn't have kids to now happily married with 2 kids. With proper medications and checkups I was able to make my life much more enjoyable, making my life much more positive, and just overall a better person living a healthy life. I see Dr Davis as a good friend to chit chat about anything. Also I have to give a big shout out to Barbara, his secretary is also very cool and down to earth dealing with my scheduling, and appointment reminders. Overall Dr Davis and Barbara makes a all start great team and I highly recommend anyone reading this to really give Dr. Davis a try and you won't be disappointed!

Dr. Davis is an excellent psychiatrist and I'm so grateful I was referred to him by a good friend…read moreof mine. He is so easy to talk to you and you feel so comfortable opening up and speaking to him about anything. He's "real talk". He listens and provides direct constructive insight. He really wants to help his patients. He is genuine, understanding compassionate caring and funny. He always asks about my family members and refers to them all by name. He provides powerful work for individual therapy and his real-world perspective make him a very real down to earth psychiatrist. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent psychiatrist who truly cares.

Dr. Duong is a competent professional who provides great care to his patients & is successful…read moretreating their problems. As his colleague, I have referred my clients to him for evaluation and pharmaceutical treatment. I am well-pleased with the feedback from my clients. I highly recommend Dr. Duong to anyone looking for a quality psychiatrist who can be trusted. Marta Hatter, LCSW Revelation Counseling

I highly recommend Dr Duong. He is very knowledgable about conditions and their treatments and he's…read morethoughtful about the process. He's calm and mild mannered, easy to get along with. He's also very available to you, should you need to see him with short notice. I have been extremely satisfied with his services.

What has surprised me the most in working with Dr. Tran is the way he listens -- deeply, patiently,…read moreand with genuine interest. Before him, I had experiences where I felt like I had to fight to be heard, rush through concerns, or only share the "important" symptoms because I worried the provider didn't have time for the rest. That kind of environment makes it hard to be vulnerable or honest. With Dr. Tran, it's the complete opposite. For the first time, I feel like I can say everything without needing to filter or edit myself. He listens to the full story, even when I'm rambling, anxious, or unsure how to articulate what l'm feeling. He doesn't interrupt. He doesn't rush me along. He doesn't jump to conclusions. He lets me speak in my own pace and my own way. Then, once I'm finished, he reflects back what he heard - not in a robotic way, but in a way that makes it clear he truly understood what I meant, not just what I said. That level of careful listening has helped me open up more than I ever have in mental health treatment. There have been sessions where I walked in overwhelmed, on the verge of tears, or feeling completely lost. He never looks uncomfortable or impatient. He stays calm, grounded, and steady, gently guiding me through the conversation until I can breathe again and see things clearly. That kind of support has been invaluable. And when I have questions -- whether about symptoms, medications, or even just the emotional experience of what I'm going through -- he answers them thoroughly and thoughtfully. Never rushed. Never dismissive. Never acting like I should already know the answer. I always leave appointments feeling more informed, more grounded, and more seen. Because I finally feel truly heard, my progress has accelerated dramatically. I'm able to share things I've held in for years, and that honesty has transformed the way I understand myself. I can't express how rare and meaningful that experience has been.

What makes Dr. Tran stand out from almost every provider I've seen is his ability to see the whole…read moreperson, not just the diagnosis. So many clinicians focus only on symptom checklists: sleep, appetite, energy, mood rating, anxiety level. But they overlook the deeper layers that drive those symptoms. Dr. Tran does the opposite. He understands that mental health is connected to everything: relationships, identity, stress, physical health, past experiences, lifestyle, trauma, even daily habits. And he weaves all of those layers into treatment in a way that feels seamless and supportive.   He asks about what's happening at work, at home, socially, emotionally, physically. Not out of curiosity, but because he understands how interconnected each part of life is. He notices patterns between sleep, stress, mood, and behavior. He helps me understand how certain environments impact me or how certain habits influence my energy. His holistic approach isn't just psychological. It's practical. He encourages healthy routines, grounding techniques, boundaries, coping strategies, scheduling adjustments, and lifestyle shifts that actually fit into my life. None of it feels overwhelming or unrealistic. He explains why each change matters and how it supports the bigger picture. Because he treats me as a whole person, I've noticed improvements far beyond my initial symptoms. My confidence is higher. My energy is better. My daily functioning has improved. I feel more balanced emotionally and more capable mentally. Working with him has shown me what psychiatric care should be: not just symptom management, but true whole-person healing.

Dr. Pelc is my new psychiatrist since moving to Irvine and I honestly am so grateful that he was…read moretaking new patients because there aren't many psychiatrists in the area that I would trust with my unique case, in fact, there were only two from my research and the other was already older and semi-retired and not taking new patients. I had my first appointment with Dr. Pelc recently and I felt and still feel like I am in the hands of God's magic when he is the one who will change my life for the better. He is intelligent beyond description and also completely dedicated to helping his patients across various levels and I very much admire his decision to be a psychiatrist, and a DO psychiatrist at that, which focuses on the holistic perspective and utilizes myriad interventions to help and heal the individual. Medication management is a very complex process and I am excited to go down this path with Dr. Pelc in the years to come. Thank you!