I spent about two hours filling out paperwork, and must've acknowledged more than one statement in…read morethe paperwork that indicated the first session would be a review and discussion of what was in said paperwork. I appreciated that Haley was able to find us an appointment only two weeks out since we were having an urgent situation, however, apparently that wasn't enough time for Leah Shuffleton to review any of the paperwork before our appointment. This left a really sour taste in my mouth, especially since Leah mentioned in the session that she's doing this only part time as a second job. We cancelled all future appointments and are still pursuing divorce at this point. I will always wonder if things would have been different had we had a better chance at addressing our issues at that critical time.

As a former supervisor of a couple of the therapists at Discover Hope, and a frequent referrer to…read moretheir services, I am so impressed by their quick turn around, excellent services and client centered approach. If you want evidence based relational therapy, try them out!

I have never been treated so disrespectfully and harshly from someone claiming that they want to…read morehelp people. My husband and I went to see Mrs. Parker for some marriage counseling. On my individual appointment with her, I discussed my hopes in the future to have another baby. Mrs. Parker was very harsh and told me that "An unselfish mother would worry about the children she has now." She crossed the line and almost made me have a panic attack because she attacked me so very badly. She knew I had a lot of childhood trauma and very sensitive, but that did not stop her. She even knew she had crossed the line. I hesitantly went to the next appointment thinking some people just have bad days, maybe it wasn't a good time for her either. I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. She apologized to me, explaining that I had been on her heart all weekend and that she was praying I would come back. She told me she got impatient as a therapist and tried to pull me out of it right then and there, but knew that she had to let me do the work and just guide me. Now, I should have seen all these warning signs, but since we only had one bad session, I continued to go. We were scheduled to see her every Wednesday evening. My husband had gotten hurt at work and had to spend several hours at the urgent care getting x-rays and stitches. It was about 2 hours before our appointment with Mrs. Parker, and I text her as soon as I found out to cancel. I also asked if we should make a payment because we had cancelled too close to our appointment. She text me back and stated " No. This is something you could not avoid. Emergencies happen sometimes. I understand that." And then let me know that "I am sorry he got hurt. I will see you next week." The following Monday, Mrs. Parker texts me to confirm my appointment for Tuesday afternoon. I was extremely confused because she told us we were scheduled every Wednesday and that we had that "slot". I thought there was some kind of mistake. The response that I received in return was awful. There really was a lack of empathy, sympathy, compassion, and general warmth. It's unfortunate that she is only concerned with dollars and cents.

Coming to counseling with Vickie has been a very positive experience. Basically working with her…read morehas restored and improved our marriage. My wife visited initially, then we started as a couple. Vickie works to equip us with tools and skills to communicate and improve our relationship. She's very good at listening and helping to find the root of the problem instead of just dealing with surface issues. The office is very comfortable, and she is punctual in getting from one appointment to the next. She is very good at telling you what you need to hear in a kind way, and giving you a map to help develop the necessary skills.

I've had such great experiences with Inspired Life Counseling. I was so excited to hear they opened…read moreanother office in Redding! They are all so kind and down to earth. Jessica, the owner, goes out of her way to make sure everyone gets the best care, even if you're not her client. I highly recommend this practice!

I appreciate Jennifer's review, very well thought out and penned. I interviewed Dr Rubanowitz…read moreover the phone, but we just didn't click. I did like that he seemed thorough and focused, but not a team player. In my case, I have ideas and questions about my mental health disorders that I would have liked to explore with Dr Rabinowitz's input and guidance, and then perhaps explore different treatment options together. Dr Rubanowitz, however, would have none of this. I was able to deduce that he is very controlling, and isn't going to spend a lot of time listening to input or concerns from his patients. His approach and character are not necessarily a negative thing. For example his controlling personality along with lack of listening to a person's input and concerns could be a positive thing, that is, if a person has absolutely no mind of their own, and are incapable of making decisions for themselves. So if you are able to fully submit to his authority without question, I believe you will both click and get along just fine. Whether or not his methods will work out for you in the end, I can't speak to that. You might read Jennifer's' post for more insight in this area.

This psychologist does some things well and some things not...or the "nots" may just be the things…read morehe is unwilling to do, as he did warn me that his practice is very focused. How much so it took me awhile to realize. He is all about "the toolbox" and, for some, this may be all they need. But you have to be at a certain point in your therapy journey for this to work. He emphasizes over and over that you have to be super motivated to make it work. But those of us struggling with depression, especially MDD, and trauma, and/or severe anxiety, which I have all of, know that getting motivated is one of the hardest parts, and he offered no ideas for accomplishing this state of mind. There were many times when I was trying to discuss particular problems I was having where I felt a kind of frustration or impatience emanating from him: he just wanted to get to the toolbox, was what I felt. And it's cool to see how enthusiastic he is about it. He really lights up. But an example of how I didn't feel properly cared for: I had, at the time, suicidal ideations. That is, I wasn't actually going to commit the act, but I thought about it night and day and it tormented me. When doing one of his exercises he asked what I was thinking about and I said 'Robin Williams', who had just killed himself. And he responded, "that's irrelevant ". Another time I brought up having these feelings and he asked if I needed to go to the hospital. When I said " no" he moved on. He doesn't seem to realize that people in this state need help to overcome the thoughts. We need to be able to talk about them without worrying about being carted off to some padded room (and though I've never been to a Redding psych facility I'm quite sure that the experience would be awful.) Now I'm on Zoloft for that, but it's not a permanent solution. Or, I was always worried about losing my job because I have memory and focus issues that cause me to make mistakes. But instead of trying to help me find ways to focus or think of accommodations that my employer could implement to help me, he told me just that the past didn't indicate the present, I.e. just because I'd lost jobs in the past doesn't mean I'll lose this one. He also has this method, and it's quite clear what he's trying to do, where he counteracts the negative things you are saying with something positive. But the way it feels is that he isn't listening to you, and this is what most people on the outside will do as well. So if I say, I can't find anything to do with my spare time that interests me, first he makes me rephrase can't as "won't let", which is really annoying when you are putting all the effort you have into something, and then he goes on to suggest the things you've already tried and says that the negative patient is the one who says (like Eeyore) " that will never work". But no, seriously doc, a cup of tea is not overcoming my major depressive disorder, and neither is a hot shower. Again, this is likely just about where a person is in their healing and therapy process. I think he needs to either be more selective about who he accepts as patients (only those who are really ready for his methods) or open himself up to listening to what his patients are trying to say, because quite often we already have some idea of what we need. I recommend him if you want to learn mindfulness, for example, but not if you are seriously bleeped up, like me.

Dr. Gavin Harrell explains exactly what your problem is, develops a therapy plan for you,…read moreencourages you as you are performing it, patiently answers all your questions and concerns, and shows that he really cares. Its rare to find someone like him in today's medical community. I chose Burch because of what other people told me about Dr. Harrell, and they were right.

Brian and his staff are the best !!!! Very friendly and very professional. Their hands are always…read morewarm and so are their smiles. Go "SOONERS"!

My doctor recommended fit physical therapy to me when I injured my arm. The team along with Matt…read moreand Mark are very knowledgeable and within 12 weeks I was back in the game! I highly recommend fit physical therapy to anyone that has an injury and wants to get back To your normal routine whether it's climbing a mountain or going back to work! Thank you Mark and your staff you guys are awesome!

I can't say enough good things about the whole team at Fit. I had complications following knee…read morereplacement surgery and it was an extremely tough time. I attribute their hard work and patients for making me walk again! I just graduated the program and am looking forward to seeing them after my surgery on the other knee.

The best advice I ever received about talk therapy and finding a therapist that's a good fit for…read moreme, is to be okay with knowing it might take a few sessions or therapists to land where you want. I started out with a female therapist because that's what I felt most comfortable with. For that time in my life, she was a great fit for me but when it came time for couples sessions, she ended up not being a great fit for my husband and I. I'm so grateful for her in that season, but when I needed a therapist that both my husband and I felt comfortable with, we were recommended Chris Scott. We have been with him for 5+ years. He has helped us at our lowest point in our marriage, and at the highest points. He has helped us through parenting struggles and learning how to show up for our son the ways we desire to. He has been there through unimaginable grief, shifting family dynamics, and more recently I've been working with him doing brain spotting and accelerated resolution therapy which is helping me process some major areas in my life I've been stuck in for decades. What keeps me coming back to Chris Scott is not how much he has fixed for me, it's the tools he's given me to apply to my life when I'm not in his office. Therapists are not there to fix your problems, they are simply there as a guide to help you return back to your most authentic self. If you are willing to put in the work to change your own life, Guidepost Counseling is a great place to start. Their offices are clean, comfortable, and there are sound machines outside all the doors to promote privacy in a space that houses multiple therapist offices.

Went through months of marriage counseling, in the end it was all one sided, Scott wouldn't listen…read moreto what I had to say and only focused on the other party, I continued to express my feelings about how she was controlling, narcissistic and verbally abusive , all he responded with is that you don't want to say that Narcissist have a high suicide rate, at this point with wasted time and money, I was over the therapy journey. I would not recommend this establishment! Good luck in your journey!

Easy to make appointments. Friendly and we get right in. He has been so helpful as we walk…read morethrough a serious diagnosis. He has been willing to sit and discuss any questions we have. Very grateful to have found him as our primary physician.

Dr. Malotky and his staff have been amazing in the years I've been a patient. Dr. Malotky was my…read moregrandfathers doctor and is my grandmas doctor. He kept my grandpa very comfortable after he had a massive stroke. Words can't express the absolute love and trust we have for this doctor. He is a great guy and treats you like a friend. I recommend Dr Malotky and his staff to anyone who is looking for a compassionate doctor.