My initial consultation (w/ Bethany) was canceled 3 minutes before the scheduled appointment time…read more As a mother of two children under two years old, I don't simply "show up" to appointments. I have to coordinate childcare, adjust feeding and nap schedules, arrange coverage, and plan my entire day around commitments like this. After making those arrangements and being fully prepared for the consultation, I received a last-minute cancellation with essentially no notice. While I understand that unexpected situations can arise, the way this was handled demonstrated a complete lack of respect for my time and the effort required to attend the appointment. An initial consultation is often a client's first impression of a business. Unfortunately, my first impression was disorganization, poor communication, and unprofessionalism. If a practice cannot reliably manage a scheduled consultation, it does not inspire confidence in the level of care and service they provide. I am deeply disappointed by the inconvenience and disregard shown to a prospective client. I would encourage this practice to reevaluate how they communicate with and respect the time of the people seeking their services.

I felt Chris Tickner's methods were outdated and disconnected. He told me I "had brought shame on…read moremy family." I do not think there is room for shaming in a therapeutic setting. He was unable to help us get to the underlying issue in the rupture of our marriage. He was not a good for for us.

Dr. Calvin Yang, first and foremost, is a consummate professional and a caring soul. He truly cares…read morefor how you are progressing and allows for adjustable methods in your healing. Dr. Yang never forces a treatment and will work with you to find the best path to living your best life. Punctual and accessible, Dr. Yang ensures that the environment where you meet is calming and discrete. I especially appreciate that he allows for a dual session with my partner and values both of our inputs. I can not recommend Dr. Yang enough!

If I could give this place 200,000,000,000 stars I would. He actually cares about his patients and…read moreis extremely knowledgeable (MD and PhD in Neuroscience). Yes, he has a great location, lots of parking ($5) and an office with impressive abstract paintings. What really sets him apart is THAT HE TRULY CARES AND CONSULTS WITH THE CLIENT 100%. Unlike my previous psychiatrists who would meet me for 15 minutes to glance at my chart and give me medication to try, Dr. Yang looked at everything, and I mean everything. He requested all past medical records to make a decision on which medications to suggest. He took into consideration my body's reactions to previous treatments and external factors. Had it not been for him I probably would not be alive. He met with me every two weeks for an hour, we would converse for 30 minutes, and go over medication and literature for the other half hour. He has completely honest about the pros and cons of each prescription, and if I was willing to try it. He never sugar coated anything, and I think that helped a lot. He also had a good idea on how my body would react, and he was always right. I am glad my friends helped me pay my initial consultation, and for Dr.Yang who did not turn me away but provided a payment plan for me after evaluation. Now I am enjoying my 30's and planning for the future. I did not think I would make it to see my 30th birthday before coming to Clarity Mental Health. This place goes beyond the call of duty for their patients. I always felt understood and respected on all levels. His office has a different entrance and exit for privacy and he never runs late, they answer all phone calls and I never had any problems with my pharmacy or paperwork. Extremely professional and trustworthy. Thanks to Dr.Yang, I am thriving and enjoying life today.

I work in healthcare and with the pandemic we were offered free mental health sessions. I think I…read morewent through at least 5 therapist before my friend recommended Steven. I live in the SGV so I was hesitant since Steven is all the way in Fullerton but after our initial intake, I was like ok, this is going to work. Steven just makes you feel so comfortable. He gives you suggestions on books and websites to look at and "homework" but never makes you feel bad for not reading the book or doing the homework. It didnt feel like he was just trying to check things off or write notes but more like this is YOUR session so you lead it how you want it, which I love. We talked about my anxiety and depression and we're still working on it but I always feel at ease and look forward to my sessions. If I'm having issues and it's not time for my appointment I'll just text him and he's able to squeeze me in. With a healthcare worker schedule, it's always changing and he's always so accommodating. I love how we can jump on a zoom session or if I want to go to the office, he makes time. I've cried with him and I never felt like it wasn't ok. I highly recommend Steven, don't be afraid because he makes you feel like that ball of tangled Christmas lights (since it was just Christmas) could be untangled with sessions with Steven.

I had seen various therapists a few years ago for postpartum depression after having my first…read morechild, but had stopped once my symptoms went away. This was long before covid and before tele-visits were available and I literally just didn't have the time to physically go to the therapist's office every week, especially with a baby at home. My office closed back in March 2020 due to covid shut downs. We were suddenly teleworking full time and trying to figure out how to do our jobs fully from home. My then 2 and 3yo toddlers were pulled out of daycare due to fear of them catching covid. Needless to say, things became EXTREMELY chaotic and stressful at home. Trying to juggle being a full time parent with toddlers at home while trying to work a full time job from home has got to be the most challenging thing I've ever done to date. I became very depressed from just being stuck at home all day long with no social interactions besides my husband and kids. Not being able to relieve stress or have any time to relax took a toll and I became more and more unhappy. I got into so many fights with my husband and had so many emotional breakdowns just from pent up stress. I loved being able to watch my kids grow up this past year, but it was definitely not without many breakdowns on my part. I was feeling like such a failure. I confided in a close friend about how I felt earlier this year and she recommended I try out Steven for a free consult. She had gone to high school with him years ago and had started seeing him when she found out he opened up his own private practice last year. I did my research and contacted him for a consult. After our initial encounter, I immediately booked a session. Steven offered televists so I didn't HAVE to drive anywhere, but could if I wanted to since he offered in person as well. With my hectic home/work life, it was so much easier to be able to do televisit. He was so warm, friendly, funny, and seemed so genuine from our initial encounter. I had already done my research and know that he's definitely well qualified in his field. I've been seeing Steven now for about the past 6 months and he's truly lived up to my expectations. Our sessions are always relaxed but productive, he is able to make me feel better especially if I'm already having a bad day. He has given me courage and the tools to understand myself, boost my confidence, and ultimately improved my relationship with my husband and even my toddlers..lol!! Steven is so patient and he truly listens and absorbs everything I tell him. I feel so comfortable talking to him and it makes it so much easier to open up and share my feelings and issues. He doesn't make judgements and is just so easy to talk to. Having been to other therapists in the past, I was able to tell the difference immediately with how Steven approaches his patients. He is way better than the others I had tried in the past. They just didn't seem as warm and caring. I even convinced my husband to start seeing him as well starting next week!! This is a feat in itself since he never really "believed" in getting any kind of "therapy". He's seen the improvement in our relationship and now he's willing to give it a try for his own mental health. It's definitely improved our home dynamics and let's us "resolve" our issues before it snowballs into something bigger. If you've never seen a therapist before, I would highly recommend trying out Steven first. It's worth it!! I've learned that mental health is SOOOO important, especially in this day and age with so much uncertainty and chaos around us.

Like with many things in life, fit is important. Much of the effectiveness of psychiatry hinges…read moreupon the compatibility or fit between the doctor and patient. If you respond well to straightforward, logical advice and a no nonsense approach, then Dr. Yeh is perfect for you. Dr. Yeh is knowledgeable, intuitive, and respectful of you and your time. He goes above and beyond for his patients and I could not recommend him enough. As far as his office goes, it is minimal, clean, and located in a nice area.

It's been such a pleasure seeing Dr. Yeh, I cannot recommend him enough. I never thought that I'd…read morebe comfortable speaking with a male therapist, but Dr. Yeh has completely dispelled all the misgivings I had. Ironically enough, the female therapist I saw before him was rude, condescending and judgmental, all things I was afraid of encountering in a male doctor, so it was silly of me to stereotype the opposite gender that way. I'm so glad I gave him a chance and so happy to be proven wrong. He is extremely professional, calm, kind, and an excellent listener. I always look forward to our sessions. He's expensive, but considering other therapists who aren't actually doctors (and have terrible bedside manners) charge what they charge, he's well worth it. Thank you Dr. Yeh!

I am 67 years old. Seven years ago I tried to commit suicide, but my wife called medics in time to…read moresave my life. Unfortunately, I had previously been of the opinion that I didn't need professional help because I could work things out on my own as I was highly educated, well-travelled and I mistakenly had an exaggerated understanding of my ability to understand myself and my problems. Six years after the suicide attempt, I became very depressed and decided it was either find competent help, or I would be back on the road to suicide. Within a relatively short time, Dr. Miklusak helped me recognize that I had repressed memories about my abusive father and weak mother for over 60 years. If someone had told me that they had repressed such crucial and grave memories, I would have doubted his or her sincerity. The realization of these many childhood experiences and Dr. Miklusak's expert guidance have completely changed by outlook and attitude about the potential life has to offer me. Of course, my sessions with Dr. Miklusak are far more complicated than just recognition of repressed memories, but the main point is that Dr. Miklusak's very high competence level and interpersonal skills completely changed my life from a daily experience of deep sadness to now waking up almost every morning excited to live that day. The main reason I had not sought psychiatric help in the past is because I had very little faith in a psychiatrist genuinely being able to help me. Dr. Miklusak proved me completely wrong about that opinion.

One of the most hardworking, knowledgeable, thorough, and empathetic psychs out there. Extremely…read moreaccommodating for scheduling, phone sessions, etc. He takes time to talk through things but also takes action to fix things. Highly, highly, highly recommended!!!!

My teen years weren't easy but life became so much more manageable after all the love and support I…read moregot from Oakwood. Other places did not and could not provide the structures (yet balance of freedom) that I needed in this time. The teen groups, adult groups, especially the multi family groups (MFG), were all so helpful and effective over 2 years for our family. Dan is incredible and all the whole team works closely together. It's a place that will turn your life around if you show up and put in the work.

This is a very special therapy center for teens and young adults, and their families. The…read moreexperience was transformative for our daughter and our family. High recommend.

Dr Hwang has been amazing helping me deal with my issues. I was tired of therapists who didn't say…read moremuch...a waste of money! She listens attentively and says just the right things to help me work through my issues. It's a long process, but I am improving every week after I have started seeing her. I don't know what I would do without her.

This is my first time ever going to a therapist. I was apprehensive but I knew that I needed help…read morewith my marriage or divorce was looming in the future. Dr. Hwang has helped my relationship with my husband for the past couple months. We were going through a rough patch and Dr. Hwang helped us realize our faults and how to deal with our problems. She taught us how to communicate better with one another. I feel more emotionally connected with my husband now that I know how to use the skills that she taught me. I have referred her to all my friends because that is how much I believe in her. she has changed my life in such a positive way that all my relationships are more healthy now.

Dr.Jamal is a great doctor. My son & I recently visited this…read moredoctor & I was very impressed with his professionalism & ethics. Very caring & very tentative to our needs. His secretary went out of her way to accommodate us on a very timely manner, answering all our concerns regarding our appointment calling us back very promptly & very professional. Great service!!

Never! Never contact this person, he is not a professional, and he is extremely rude during phone…read moreconversations. He didn't help with the problem, but charged way too much for his 'work'