We were excited to find Dr. Hardy, because her reviews at the time were so good. Sadly, I didn't…read morenotice how few reviews there were. I feel obligated to share, to hopefully save someone else the experience we had. Dr. Hardy is very on organized. She doesn't respond to her emails promptly and either doesn't keep good notes or doesn't review them. For one simple medication question we had, she finally responded after more than a week. Obviously forgetting she had already responded, she replied again more than a week later and gave contradicting instructions. On one visit she asked if we needed a refill and we said no. She later ordered the refill for 14 pills from our mail order pharmacy. We had no idea until the medication arrived with a bill of $50, the same price as a three month supply. We contacted her and she again did not reply in a timely way, but when she finally did, she had a lot of excuses and nonsensical reasons why the mistake was our fault. We went back-and-forth, but she never apologized or took responsibility for her mistake. Her office staff is snooty and her prices are very high and not covered under our insurance. But we were willing to overlook the office staff and the price to find a great doctor. Unfortunately, Dr. Hardy was far from that.

My son has been seen Dr Hardy for over 10 years. Dr Hardy is very compassionate, and she definitely…read moremakes you feel like she is listening to what you're telling her. She has always come up with several options for us to choose from as far as mental health options for my child. The receptionist have always been very nice, and professional.

Nothing but quality care at this place! The office staff was helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly…read more I recommend this to anyone needing treatment for severe depression.

This past year, I experienced an extremely traumatic family crisis that completely upended my…read moreworld. For months, I struggled with severe anxiety, depression, and debilitating PTSD symptoms. Medication was only helping a little bit, and I didn't want to rely solely on it. I was looking for something that could provide more immediate and lasting relief, which led me to the Brain Wellness Center in San Ramon for TMS treatment. Before beginning treatment, I was in profound distress. I experienced intense visceral emotional reactions and PTSD symptoms that felt overwhelming. My trigger responses were debilitating and sometimes turned violent--I was throwing things, breaking things, and unable to control my rage. The emotional flooding was extreme, often leaving me gasping for air and doubled over in pain. I had strong urges to self-harm and uncontrollable impulses toward physical aggression, which I sometimes acted on. I couldn't engage in any therapeutic work--I couldn't even look at books about my type of trauma without becoming dysregulated. My mind was trapped in constant rumination and obsessive thoughts. The anxiety was so severe that I felt like I was losing myself. After completing 50 sessions of TMS, the transformation has been remarkable. I developed motivation for basic self-care like going to sleep early and taking vitamins--things that felt impossible before. When triggered now, I still feel anger surge through me, but I no longer have the urge to be physically aggressive. I can now engage in therapeutic work, reading books about my trauma and participating in therapy discussions. I still feel discomfort, but it's manageable--not the dysregulating panic I experienced before. I've learned to disengage and down-regulate when triggered. I'm calmer and better able to care for myself instead of drowning in obsessive thoughts. The compulsion toward physical aggression has dramatically decreased. My anxiety is much less intense--I can redirect my attention to self-care, and the upset no longer overwhelms me. Most importantly, I'm no longer on my knees or doubled over in emotional pain. I am able to walk toward healing. The doctors at Brain Wellness Center are truly exceptional. Both Dr. Hashemian and Dr. Palmer are deeply compassionate, excellent listeners, and incredibly knowledgeable--they've been doing this work for decades and are true experts. I felt confident I was in capable hands. What I appreciated most was their honest approach with no sales pressure. They truly want you to make the best choice for you, whether that means working with them or another TMS specialist. They were thorough in their assessments and committed to tracking progress systematically. Week by week, I could literally see the steady decline in my anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms through their comprehensive measurements. The most dramatic improvement was in my anxiety symptoms. I would say that I started feeling really noticeable relief from my symptoms after about 6 sessions. Next to the treatment's effectiveness, I was most impressed with the staff. Mayra, Angelica, Autumn, and Olivia work seamlessly as the techs and coordination team. They are incredibly kind, consistently professional while genuinely warm and caring, and highly skilled. You can tell they're happy in their work environment. They were efficient with scheduling, accommodating with changes, and excellent at follow-through and communication. Appointments always started on time, and the facility was meticulously clean. I felt genuinely taken care of throughout all 50 sessions. TMS at Brain Wellness Center gave me my life back. I went from being unable to function, violent in my reactions, and contemplating self-harm to being able to engage in healing work, regulate my emotions, and move forward with my life. The relief I sought--something more immediate and lasting than medication alone--is exactly what I found. If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, or PTSD, I cannot recommend Brain Wellness Center highly enough. Thank you to Dr. Hashemian, Dr. Palmer, Mayra, Angelica, Autumn, and Olivia for helping me find my way back to myself. The healing journey continues.

One of the most intelligent, caring, and wonderful doctors I have ever had. Truly, Dr. Gould is the…read morebest, so glad to have found him and so blessed to be in his care

I have been working with Dr. Gould since June of 2020. He has literally been my saving grace. Back…read morein 2016, I was in back to back car accidents and in 2018 I began having major cognitive challenges (struggled with basic math, spreadsheets, severe fatigue, etc.). I ended up going to the doctor where they discovered I had an autoimmune and thyroid problem, which my doctor said was the reason for the issues and challenges that I was having. The next year and half was spent trying to keep the "flare ups" at bay and I even went on the anti inflammatory diet (no gluten, no sugar, and no dairy). However, these "flare ups" were gradually getting worse and so was my cognitive function, to the point where it was severely affecting my job. I called my doctor in tears because I didn't understand why I was still having these problems and why they continued to get worse. He wanted to put me on anti depressants and anti anxiety medication, which I've never been diagnosed with having either. Shortly after, I found out that I also had Hashimoto along with my other autoimmune. The doctor had told me that I had Hashimoto my entire life and that my thyroid problem wasn't from the car accident (I initially thought all of these issues stemmed from the car accidents). That's when I began to realize that I could have potentially injured my brain in the two car accidents from 2016. By the grace of God, I discovered Dr. Gould, who confirmed that I don't have depression or anxiety, but something called post concussion syndrome. He began treating me and also putting me in touch with top doctors to get my autoimmune and thyroid back on track. He ensured that I was being treated properly for everything, not just my TBI. He helped guide me as far as what I need to do and who I need to see so that I can get the right treatment to move forward. Not only that, but Dr. Gould is the sweetest and kindest soul. He's very empathetic and understanding. He also explains things very thoroughly so that things make sense. He's extremely responsive and even called me back on a Sunday. I would highly recommend Dr. Gould and would even go as far to say that he is by far the best doctor that I have ever worked with. Because of him, I finally have my life back.

I wasn't sure why I was feeling the way I did - because many times the condition doesn't have a…read morespecific trigger. Dr. Alex took the proper care and attention needed to help me tackle this beast. It was terrifying in the beginning of my journey - but knowing Dr. Alex was there definitely helped in bringing a feeling of calm. I know for a fact - he was made to be in this line of care. I sincerely thank you, Dr. Alex, for helping me see the light again. 5 star psychiatrist - well deserving of many more!

The dr. Is expensive as he hardly accepts any insurance. His conversation style is very un-…read moreempathetic and you are just a number on the paper for him. Very robotic and sounds flat. Clearly he could not care less about you or your problem. He will lecture you about mental health stuff we can read online / get via youtube and after that he will try a line of meds and then just go with what you ask him for. His appointments felt like just checking a box for him. Just meh.

He has helped me tremendously!!! I have become a different person because of him. He is one of the…read morefriendliest people I have ever met. He has helped me with my romantic relationships, platonic relationships, my mindset and ways of thinking, my plans after college and how to love myself!!

We were looking for a therapist to work with our teenager. Dr. Timothy Yen was quick to reach out…read moreto me and he asked questions to understand our needs. He matched us with Dr. Selina Johnson, and she was great to work with. She helped our child get to where he needed to be and she kept us updated on their progress. I would highly recommend the Pivot Counseling practice and Dr. Selina!

Dr Hardy has figuratively and literally saved my life several times!…read moreShe has an excellent knowledge of prescription medication and is careful and precise. She is also an in credible talk therapist although that is not what she's focused on right now. She's compassionate, responsive and real. All in all a great woman and fantastic doctor of psychiatry.

Our daughter has been seeing Dr Hardy for 3 years. She has helped give us direction on the most…read moreeffective drugs we should try for her condition. She is easy to talk to, she relates well to kids of all ages, and will go overtime for you if needed. She is also reachable for emergency situations if needed. We're very grateful and thankful for Dr Hardy and all her hard work !

I am not writing this as a client, but as a therapist that has worked with Dr. Bray, where we have…read morecollaborated on helping the same family. I am a couples counselor (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), so Susan was working with the child(ren) while I was working with the parents. I have found her to be very professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about her work. Our common clients have always said good things about how she has been helping the child(ren). She is personable and easy to talk to, which really help parents that are worried about their children and not knowing what is going on. If your child is going through some hard times or is showing some concerning behaviors, don't hesitate and contact her. Sometimes a parent cannot tell if the child is just going through something that is normal or if there is a real issue, and either way it is best to get a professional opinion instead of ignoring early symptoms, or to panic over something that is actually a normal part of development.

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Auluck. He has been amazing in his care of my son. He…read morehas gone above and beyond to help him and really cares. He spends time talking to my son and getting to know him as a person, instead of the "revolving door" treatment my son was receiving before. I highly recommend him.

Dr.Auluck has done a great job with my family and I. My family has been going through a VERY VERY…read morehard time but because of Dr.Auluck we were able to make it through it and we still see him because he wants to make sure that we're doing well as a family. Dr. Auluck ACTUALLY listens to you while your talking. He's not like most other docs that listens half-ass to what you say and then it goes right out the other ear. At the end of the day I'm very very grateful that my family was referred to him because we would be a mess without him. Thanks for everything Dr.A! I hope you see this yelp and realize how thankful we really truly are as a family! See you in 2 months!

"Specialize in Integrative Psychiatry: integrating the modalities of…read moretraditional, Eastern and functional medicine with newer techniques that cater to natural healing, longevity and resilience: Full Spectrum Healing: Non-pharmaceutical therapies, Micro nutrients for mental health. Also: Age Management with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, Energy Medicine, Tesla Energy Lights." (practice's website http://www.carolbanyasmd.com) Be Careful. Yes it is great to be in balance and use non-pharmaceutical means to feel stable but be smart. Know yourself and observe your mood. Do research form reputable sources before you trust your entire condition to be remedied by nutraceuticals. If you are not feeling well are you willing to add 20 or more nutraceutical pills a day? Yes this can be and is prescribed. She does not take insurance. She will give you a super bill. You may or may not be able to submit that super bill to your insurance. Good, Bad, Indifferent

After many years of traditional treatment for depression and anxiety, I decided to seek out a…read moredifferent solution. This was not an easy decision: I am an engineer by trade and was skeptical of any "alternative" treatment. However, the limited relief I received from western medicine and the kaleidoscope of prescription medications over the years have never provided a complete, lasting solution for me. Something needed to change. Willing to try anything, I went to Doctor Banyas for an Energy Healing and did not know what to expect. It was an amazing and eye-opening experience. During my session, I felt a lightness and euphoria that I had never experienced before -- completely unclouded by medications. I have continued periodic treatment with Dr. Banyas, including Tesla light sessions. Using this treatment in addition to some traditional medication, I have achieved a level of wellness that I have never experienced before. I also appreciated being provided the option of traditional medication and natural alternative treatments - allowing me to weigh the benefits and cons of both options. I felt that my wishes were taken into consideration and my concerns were addressed before we decided on a treatment program. I would strongly urge anyone that doesn't get complete relief from depression from medication to try talking to Dr. Banyas. Traditional medicine did not have all of the answers for me, and the supplemental treatment from Dr. Banyas has made my life as good as I imagined it could be.

Absolutely love the entire staff, including Dr Ibrahimi! They are such a great team, are so helpful…read moreand really care! I've been going for various treatments, for over a year, and love it! Highly recommend!

The office staff used to be great, but has gone downhill. Claims not filed on time co payments not…read moreapplied to account fee for administrative purposes and they didn't get the account right so I refused to give my credit card so they could charge for co pays already made. Recently was informed they were no longer going to accept my insurance after being with the Dr for over a decade. Was very disappointed Dr. Ibrahimi didn't call me back to talk about this issue after leaving a few emails asking him to call me. We have been on telehealth since the pandemic and our calls were never longer than 5 minutes in duration. Used to love this Dr., but something happened in the last few months and it's not been in a positive way. Had to find a new Dr and that has been stressful when dealing with a special needs person with depression and anxiety. We feel/felt abandoned.