We started therapy sessions at a clinic in La Jolla which staffed great nurses, however the front…read moreoffice staff seemed unhappy and bothered each time we visited. Luckily we found Resilience Integrative Wellness office which is hands down the B E S T. 1. Customer service A+ Ajay and Marilyn are sincere, genuine individuals who care about the people they're helping. 2. Cost is less expensive than the other facility we started at in LJ 3. Clinic office is very welcoming, relaxing, and hospitable! 4. Appointments are available and flexible for busy schedules 5. We've been clients for over a year, but we feel like a part of their family. 6. Location is centrally located - College area Interstate 8 We love our Resilience Family, grateful for the excellent therapy and advice that they provide!

I've had fantastic results with ketamine for my treatment resistant depression, and it's all thanks…read moreto the kind folks at Resilience. The staff are great, and they hand out snacks afterward. Would definitely recommend.

I was happy to get an appointment so quick. The facility was clean…read moreAnd comfortable. The only thing I didn't like was paying for parking. Inside the staff was friendly and easy to talk to. The therapist was empathetic and referred me to a psychiatrist and it was the next week. I am glad text me if important have this facility available to me

Sometimes I feel like I live at this building because I'm here so often to beat back the crazy…read more The Up - Most of the staff is caring and polite and all are knowledgable. Getting an appointment isn't difficult and can usually be done within about two weeks max. The doctors try to be on time for their appointments and only once have I waited for longer then 10 minutes past my appointment time. The Down - The parking lot can suck during peak hours, but I always manage to find a spot. It's just that sometimes it's the last one. It's a little tricky trying to figure out how to get to the parking lot the first time you visit because there's no entrance from the street that you see the building sitting on (although the parking lot has recently been modified to make this easier). One of the receptionists can be a beezy, but you'll know her when you see her by her two-tone dark brown and blonde hair and stripper shoes.

Utter scum. I've never found a more maliciously incompetent bunch of complete scum in my entire…read morelife. They are physically incapable of updating health insurance. Their incompetent office staff will tell you they need three months to update health insurance information and verify it - a job literally every single other healthcare provider does in a quick phone call. In the interim they WILL bill you for the inflated uninsured pricing and then start threatening you with debt collection all because their own back office staff are SO useless. But that's not even the worst of it. Once you realize they're one of the worst companies on this earth and dare to contact another provider who might not make Satan blush... the split second they hear you're planning on talking to someone else, they will contact your pharmacy and cancel your psych meds in advance of your first appointment with your new provider, deliberately leaving you going cold turkey. Whatever you do, DO NOT use these scum. If you mistakenly do so, when you inevitably realize for yourself how awful they are and need to flee... ABSOLUTELY DO NOT let your new doctor contact them until you've had your first meeting with the new provider because these unethical douches WILL deliberately force you to go cold turkey to punish you - one of the most unethical things I have ever experienced.

Dr. Highum is a very caring doctor. Listens carefully. He answers his calls and doesn't leave you…read morehanging. Very professional and caring doctor. I trust him with my life. Jeanette Cott

I've been going to Dr. Highum a little over 17 years and i will continue!! He's very nice,…read moreprofessional and i trust him completely!!!

I do not know where to start. I have seen many psychologists throughout my life, but never one I…read morehave connected with more than Tiffany. She is not only compassionate and empathetic--she is also real and direct, offering the kind of guidance you need to hear (gently and by small steps) so you can grow into the best version of yourself. She is someone you can be honest with without expecting any judgment in return. She even responds to texts after hours. She has gone out of her way for me multiple times. She has become a trusted friend. She is a rare find in the field, and I cannot recommend her enough.

Been a while but my experience with Tiffany was great! Easy to communicate with and discuss…read moreconcerns. Never felt she was dismissive and always felt heard.

The only tiny reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because he refuses to see me again. But let…read moreme say that I understand that it's basically my fault for exaggerating to his co-workers when I told them what he said. I wouldn't have even told anything about our talks under regular circumstances, but I was in a place where I was refused discharge for years in a "voluntary" program and I was trying to get myself kicked out as I felt it was the only way to be discharged from the program, but I wasn't trying to get them mad long term and I definitely was not trying to get myself banned. Dr. Benitiez was actually the only one who gave me the OK to discharge if I wanted to. It was other staff people who forced me to stay (but they did eventually allow me to discharge). They did assure me that if I ever went back to their program, it would be voluntary. I wish that Dr. Benitez could be my psychiatrist again, but I messed up royally. He actually listens very well and is really knowledgable about medicine and everything he needs to know. He even knew side effects of my blood pressure pills. He seems to care about his patients. He helped me adjust my depression meds just right and worked with me through reducing side effects I wanted to be reduced. I would say overall, Dr. Benitez is a very good psychiatrist.

Man the company that run this place is trash. After 2-3 months waiting, they called me to schedule…read morea telecommute appointment and they asked me to call them before 12. My appointment was at 2:00 pm. I did call and I was told that they gave my appointment to someone else. And this is not the first time. They charged me 60$ for canceling my appointment last time because they told me it was too late. What a joke! Stay away from these people. Just saying... I wish I could give them 0 star!

I have never complained about a Dr. before, but feel I must. I have never been treated so horrible…read moreby a person (Doctor) in my life. Asking for help in a mental capacity is hard enough as it is. This man was intimidating, abrupt and did not listen at all to my issues and concerns, I felt attacked and berated.I have a great team of supportive Dr's around whom I am very honest and up front with. Somehow this psychiatrist had a record of my prescriptions and because I forgot to mention one, (that all my other Dr's know about) that I DO NOT take on a regular basis accused me in not so many words of basically being a liar and a drug addict. If he had concerns and felt uncomfortable treating me, that is absolutely fine and I can respect that, but to be accusatory and quite frankly a bully is a whole other issue. This man has no bedside manner or compassion for people in need. He is one of the reasons that the public has the feelings they do about psychiatrists. Run the other direction! My intuition told me ten minutes into our appointment walk away. He i didn't listen, he also keep me waiting for over 20 minutes. I am concerned about the information he had and plan on looking into the HIPPA laws regarding this. I personally left in tears. Don't put yourself in this position.

Doctor Etchie is an exceptional professional, and his entire staff reflects that same level of care…read moreand excellence. I explained my situation and the challenges I was facing, and Doctor Etchie immediately understood what needed to be done. His confidence and expertise put me at ease right away. The results speak for themselves, I feel better, clearer, more focused, and full of energy. The difference is remarkable. Doctor Etchie isn't just a five‑star provider; he's a ten‑star physician in every sense. His knowledge, compassion, and precision go far beyond expectations. I'm truly grateful for the help he provided and the professionalism shown by his team. Damon S.

The Best Listener and most compassionate Psychiatrist in San Diego! He's very attentive and very…read morereassuring of everyone's progress. Im praying to reestablish services with Dr.Samuel Etchie. I need a Psychiatrist I can trust with confidentiality and efficiency. Its been 20 years! My time is valuable and I respect others time as well.

This exceptional program provided vital support in managing my PTSD. I would like to commend Mike…read moreand Bill, who took the time on my final day to discuss my positive traits and personal strengths. I deeply appreciate the compassionate structure of the program, as well as the openness and dedication of the staff, who provided continuous encouragement throughout my treatment. ​The transportation services were also a significant benefit. The staff treated my situation with the utmost seriousness, which allowed me to achieve meaningful personal growth. Given the demanding nature of my line of work, comprehensive support was essential, and this program truly excelled in delivering it. I am grateful for the aftercare program and look forward to participating in it. Thank you to API for this experience; I will gladly recommend your program to others.

I had great experiences at API and will continue going there as I continue to grow and learn in new…read moreand exciting ways. Thank you API for all you do and for the 5 star services you continually provide!!!

I have visited with Dr. Hatherley from time to time over the last 25 years and have found his work…read moreto be incredibly useful. I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology myself! Dr. Hatherley is NOT a Psychiatrist, as the previous review stated; that would require a medical component; rather, he is an exceptionally gifted Psychologist and Teacher. All of mankind is out there "trying to be happy" in a world that is growing more complex and demanding by the day. Few realize that happiness is a RESULT of leading a satisfying life. Dr. Hatherley has provided me with a sure and steady pathway of growth over the years which has resulted in a sense of satisfaction with my life. I met him at age 34; I am now 61. Dr. Hatherley does have a dry sense of humor which perhaps takes a little getting used to. It is intelligent humor and not designed to be belittling or rude at all and it comes from a caring heart. There is value in levity when dealing with life's serious issues. Perhaps this Renee C. may not have been ready to look at him/herself. In which case it's easier to to criticize the Doctor than take the medicine. Dr. Hatherley is a world class Psychologist who should be on PBS broadcasting. His work is unique and extraordinarily important. Kay G

This review has been overdue for a while as I went through a lot of the old cliche adage, "I did a…read morelot of soul searching" on whether to post something. I don't like giving bad reviews considering I did get a *few* good tips from Dr. Paul's insights. But given how much money I have spent on his services and finally now seeing clearly his methodology and preaching, I need to give an honest assessment incase others on here come across his psychiatry and they deserve to know what they're getting themselves into. I will start clearly stating that Dr. Paul is at most levels, a textbook psychiatrist. I'm not sure how much real life experience he has dealing with large groups of people on an intimate/real friendship level beyond his practice... as he even claims that he doesn't believe working in a corporation because he doesn't fit in that environment. That is scary considering I'm assuming many of his La Jolla clients are going to him to neander through the corporate ladders today, but that's just the tip of it... A lot what he talks about - and relays in his books (if you go into his group "class" sessions, you are required to do some reading) are purely conceptual and abstract ideas. I've gone to enough counselors to finally figure out that while these concepts may be profound to think about from a cognitive, rationalization viewpoint... how can one appropriately apply to real human beings? Much of his "teachings" are about meeting other people's needs, wants and understand in order to gain happiness. Yes, that is a basic principle in psychiatry, we all get that. But so much of what he talks about is so convoluted in not meeting or taking care of the self's own needs that this actually becomes co-dependent on making others happy first, you second. (very Confuciusism and he will say much of that he got was from his Eastern philosophy education) Instead, he will tell you that life's happiness will come largely from non-human pleasantries like nature, animals, hiking, music... which don't get me wrong, are nice to observe and temporarily fill in our empty void. But come on people, most of us don't live in the woods like John Muir.. we have real lives that involve being at a workplace, dealing with multiple personalities and real life challenges and scenarios. I felt like the reason I was going down WAS for the very reasons he was teaching and was growing frustrated that instead of hearing helpful advice, I was routinely being downsized, ridiculed or "put in my place." He talked about his other patients negatively when they weren't even there. This is how he operates his group sessions too: He goes around, takes apart every person's character defect (which hey, is okay if you want that) with much cynicism. Oh wait, cynicism is supposed to be funny! Several times I went in with hope in healing and finding understanding (which he preaches about and I understand), but I left.. feeling depleted, depressed and negative. More than that, I would often hear one thing and contradict himself the next: Be humble, don't be outstanding - yet he plastered photos of himself everywhere on his books. Right. I often left feeling negative about the world, negative about others, myself and hopes of elevating myself. Sure, I gained understanding... but I wasn't any happier. Therapists aren't supposed to do that to you... they're supposed to encourage you to get yourself back up, gain energy to seize your problems and move out of your hole. Instead, I felt like Dr. Paul wanted me to just keep coming back - as he would incidentally promote about his upcoming teaching sessions in hopes of me signing up. He actually refused to answer my questions saying that I did not have the knowledge to apply them into my daily life. Yeah, that's a bit f!#%'d up? Who's the paying customer here? I should've reported him to the BBB right then and there. I'm not a psychiatry major, but a friend of mine who is told me that Dr. Paul's own self-concept is so skewed (like many other therapists) and grand on himself. Therefore, he doesn't even know about his own problems and instead of nourishing me with the tools to empower myself, I felt belittled and resigned. Mind you, this is my opinion and my opinion only. If you are looking for someone who is has a pessimistic viewpoint of life (oh, excuse me... he says he's "realistic") - and to "tell you" how to think, then he's your guy. I don't know about you, but with all the baggage I've had in my past and given how tough work and real life can be many times over, I know notions like hope and optimism are key drivers for keeping me sane and hoping to improve my way of life. If you go into Dr. Paul's office with a shred of optimism, he will close your happiness in no time flat - and gladly insult you while at it.