After reading these reviews, I'm relieved and angry to see I'm not alone in my negative experiences with Kaila.  Thank you reviewer from Jan for opening my eyes to her pattern of behavior (not sure why it's hidden now except Kaila is trying to scrub the internet of the harms she caused and cares more about her appearance than the impact she has). I didn't believe that it wasn't all my fault until I saw that. Reading that review was a revelation, as almost every single thing listed happened to me. She didn't violate my HIPAA as far as I know, but would often violate the privacy of her other patients with me as a weird way to bond or vent. She has not done her own trauma and psychological work so lacks the capacity to work with others' trauma safely.  I have compassion for this, and genuinely hope she gets help to stop the cycle of perpetuating harm.  Yet the ethical, professional thing to do is to refer to clinicians with the skills and capacities to handle patients who are triggering to her, not to take her unresolved issues out on them or use them to stroke her own ego and narcissistic tendencies.  I wrote this to warn others who may have similar issues or marginalized backgrounds. She is superficially charming, but was unsafe, undependable, distracted, toxic and at times frankly negligent and abusive. She was never there when I needed her and would ignore my requests for help then pretend we were friends in appts. In the fall I reported a general picture of what happened to a BPA senior member. He thanked me, but declined to say what actions would be taken to ensure what happened to me didn't happen again. I would like her to be compelled into therapy and supervision, particularly with any young queer women or those with a trauma history. Her lack of boundaries harmed me significantly in ways I'm only beginning to unpack after months of detoxing from her "care".  She is not a safe person to be in an altered state with and couldn't be trusted to care for me appropriately at all. At first I thought her lack of professionalism and emotional instability was relatable and I forgave her outbursts. Getting away from her was a long process, wherein everyone who I finally talked to about even the more mild episodes encouraged me to leave. She would reel me back in every time I'd try to address a concern or consider transfer of care, would behave ok for a short time and then the cycle would continue. She convinced me into believing she was only like that with me, that it was my fault and I "made her" like that. I felt so terrible for "making" this "great doctor" (her words) behave so egregiously.  I spent years twisting myself into every shape to avoid her rage, outbursts, dismissive attitude and cruelty and to try to earn her help.  The "positive" sessions often had a weirdness and inappropriateness that I blamed myself for then and now know she was responsible for.  This should have been addressed in our sessions, as any competent clinician would, and it was extremely confusing and re-traumatizing.  Also, she also insisted on a wrong diagnosis that led me to a place of stagnation and hopelessness until I found actual therapy. But that pales in comparison to the mindf*#*ery I endured with her. Honestly, I feel lucky to be alive considering the state I was in when I met her and how she treated me.  If not for other resources, therapy (not whatever "style" she thinks she has that justifies yelling at and ignoring patients' calls for help) and getting away from her, I'm not sure I would be.  She took advantage of me, used me for her own gratification and as an emotional punching bag. I feel deeply betrayed and hurt, especially because I had such fondness for our intellectual discussions.  They kept me returning to the poisoned well trying to figure out what was wrong with me to make her hurt me so often and with such casual cruelty.  By the end, I would have severe anxiety attacks before our sessions and would end up completely frozen or fawning to protect myself in them. Now I'm learning to listen and trust my own body warning me of danger, which it did and I overrode with her blaming me and my mistrust of myself, and work with stable providers. Kaila, please use these reviews to pause and seek treatment. I know you don't want to be hurting people & acting like you did. Please use this as a wake up call that you don't have to be like this, but nothing will change if you keep blaming your patients for your actions and refuse to see the harmful impact you're having on people who entrust you with their well being.  I can't imagine you would find your behaviors toward me acceptable if they were coming from another doctor who was treating your kids.  Please hold in your mind that we are all someone's child and we are all, you included, equal and deserving of care and healing. read more

Yelp's automatic recommendation software eventually lowers reviews from non-active users to the pile of reviews 'not currently recommended.' I'm updating to revive my review. My profile is anonymous because I am trying to maintain my medical privacy. My January 2021 review: For the first few months of care, Dr. Compton was attentive and engaged. Then things began to change. She became increasingly disinterested, impatient, and disengaged. Eventually, she became hostile. Over four and a half years of working with her, Dr. Compton: - Failed to respond to other providers who attempted to establish an alliance. - Failed to consult with previous doctors whose insight would have been valuable to consider. - Failed to provide me with a consistent diagnosis or treatment plan. I had endured significant trauma immediately prior to coming into her care. despite the opinions of other providers and the facts of my history, she insisted I was dealing with a lifelong hereditary condition that required long-term medication. this left me confused and helpless. A PTSD diagnosis (which is the consensus among other providers) would have motivated me towards more effective interventions sooner, saving years of pain and humiliation. - Treated me with remarkable impatience. Angry outbursts and unprofessional behavior became the norm. - When I would attempt to open communication over the problems developing in our relationship, she would evade responsibility with excuses, refuse to respond, or deflect by offering alternative diagnoses that call my credibility into question. This is why I stayed longer than I should have. I hoped that, if I could change, then she'd treat me better. Unsurprisingly, both I and our relationship continued to decline. - Violated my privacy by texting a family member without a legally permissible reason. - Retaliated to my concerns by suddenly terminating my care without meeting with me. She provided me no notice whatsoever, despite having prescribed new medication with no follow-up. I am deeply troubled by my experiences with Dr. Compton. Especially after reading other reviews, I believe someone needs to intervene to prevent further damage to patients. Addendum (added May 2021): I am relieved to see that other patients are starting to come forward on Yelp and other websites. The concerns I listed in January were, unfortunately, just scratching the surface of what happened while I was under Dr. Compton's care. read more

Kaila is an unsafe ketamime provider. She abused me in so many ways over the course of working w her, used to tear me down, yell at me, belittle me ("you belong in 3rd grade special ed"), then build me up & be so inappropriate w me. She often made my appt after hours when no one else was around. Once, she dumped my semi-conscious body on the floor of an empty office & told me not to bother her while she squeezed in another ketamine pt before vacation & see myself out when I could walk. That was just one of many, many, many examples I could give. Plus she also misdiagnosed me but that seems almost minor compared to what i endured w this woman. To Johana L in unrecommend reviews, you're off w her hx. Maybe if that were her story, she would've learned some compassion, humility and humanity instead of re-enforcing her narcissism w academics. her pedigree is colonial saviorism w undealt w childhood trauma from her mother (she used to yell at me and abuse like her others must have w her) read more

Kaila is unsafe and unprofessional.  She left me with no medication on multiple waiting lists scrambling to find a new doctor in the middle of a pandemic all because I dared to speak up finally about what was happening and try to address her problematic behavior. I almost lost my life to her negligence and abuse and will never forgive her for the way she betrayed my trust, used my own history & vulnerability to manipulate me & then discarded me when she no longer had use for me & I became inconvenient to the image she tries so hard to construct. read more

I rarely write reviews and this is the first time I've reviewed a physician, but I feel compelled to share how impactful Dr. Compton has been. She was authentic and helped me see how to open my life to healing. I was going through a rough patch and was hesitant to seek out therapy, but I am relieved and grateful that I decided to try it out. Thank you, Kaila! read more

Kaila caused me significant harm. At so many points along the way, she was cruel and cold. She would get a sadistic glee in her eye as she was abusive, a look I've never forgotten. For whatever positives she may have sometimes, there is no negating psychological and verbal abuse and her unethical negligent behavior. read more

Dr. Compton has helped me regain my life and identity after trauma. After seeing numerous therapists and doctors over the years I have found Dr. Compton to be the most knowledgeable and effective. I began meeting with her three years ago and have found her to be reliable and healing. read more