I would absolutely recommend Dr. Alex to anyone needing help with sleep issues. He's both…read morecompassionate and thorough in his approach, and he utilizes his incredibly deep understanding of sleep mechanics in order to help his patients find balance in their lives. He wants his patients to thrive. He gets that many of us in the tech world have unique stressors that are part of the fabric of our lives. He has helped me bring this into focus in order to find ways to manage them better. Dr. Alex has a lot of experience to draw from, and he uses his expertise in both psychiatry and medicine to find healthy ways to guide his patients to better sleep.

Warning - Dimitriu Will Call the Cops on You!…read more I was sitting in my house not bothering anyone or making any threats. I was not committing any crimes. I was not in danger. I was not bothering anyone else. This "doctor," Alex Dimitriu, called me at home and told me he was incarcerating me in a locked facility. I tried to talk to him to see what the problem was and address any concerns he might have. He arrogantly just told me "I'm not going to argue with you." The law was on my side and civil rights exist. I politely told this person that he technically could not legally do this to me. His response was to threaten to call the cops on me, weaponizing his medical license and the racial dynamics of the situation. Interacting with Alex Dimitriu left me feeling like the most helpless victim. He forced himself on me through "medical treatment" - involuntary incarceration. He spit on my right to due process - the one guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Alex Dimitriu treated me like three-fifths of a person. I have been diagnosed with PTSD as a result of Dimitriu's aggression. I have not felt safe since he ignored the law, stripped me of my rights, and traumatized me. The professional psychotherapist I consulted (who is licensed by the state of California) called Dimitriu's actions "a disgusting abuse of power." I suspect but can not prove that he tried to hide his actions and this review from you, the reader. I've had to rewrite it once. Stay safe - stay away from Dimitriu! - Former patient

A down to earth Psychiatrist, who will get you where you want to be-…read more superb empathy skills.

Matt is an incredibly effective therapist, and the work we did together in college changed my life…read more I would strong recommend anyone struggling with difficult emotions or relationship problems schedule an appointment with Matt ASAP. I first went to see Matt May when I was a Stanford student. I had a really bad case of depression, brought on by a very real and severe crisis and as a result I had dropped out of Stanford for a quarter. I had tried traditional talk therapy as well as anti-depressants and I was still struggling after several months. In the course of a few therapy sessions Matt showed me techniques that completely eliminated my depression. My symptoms had completely disappeared in about 4 weeks. It sounds unbelievable but it really is true! I go back to see Matt when I hit a new major challenge in my life and he is unfailingly dedicated and helpful and can usually get me back on course in a single session. He mixes a thoughtful, empathetic and friendly working style with high speed treatment techniques developed by David Burns, the top researcher in the development of cognitive therapy, the world's most practiced evidence based therapy technique. The worst thing about Matt is that word has gotten out about how effective he is so his schedule is packed and his fees are pretty steep. That said, my experience is that he can accomplish in two hours what other therapists might take a year to do, so I believe it's often a better return on investment than therapists whose hourly rates might be half or a quarter of what Matt charges.

I suffer from medication resistant chronic major depression, and I have been a patient of Dr…read more Smolenski for many years. I find Dr. Smolenski to be very knowledgeable when it comes to mental health and possible avenues for treatment. At some point Dr. Smolenski introduced me to TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), which is a safe, non-invasive treatment for depression and anxiety. He was one of the first physicians to offer this alternative type of treatment. The TMS treatment took me in a remarkable new direction of positive change. I found it to be extremely helpful with all my conditions and symptoms. This treatment is a wonderful alternative for those of us that do not want to take endless medications, or find them ineffective altogether. In addition, over the years I have found Dr. Smolenski to be very helpful and understanding, and willing to go the extra mile to complete any paperwork or obtain insurance authorization for TMS. He is also mindful of a patient's financial situation and offers medication samples when possible, to reduce your financial burden. Overall it's a blessing that have I found Dr. Smolenski many years ago and I hope I can stay with him in the future.

Dr. Smolenski has been my psychiatrist for about 5 years now. He is very current on the latest…read moremedications and treatment options and is certified In and offers TMS. He is about 90% on time and if he is running late it is no more than 10 minutes. He is very flexible in his scheduling and has often extended his office hours for me when I needed extra help during a time of crisis. I trust his opinion on treatments and medications. He has helped me cycle off of a medication that I had been taking for 9 years and he did so in a way that I did not experience any negative side effects. He has taught me relaxation techniques that have helped me with my social anxiety and my lack of word recall.

Wellmind is the absolute worst Mental Health Service Provider you can possibly find. They charge…read moreyou incorrectly, do not apply their own policies consistently, do not even have policies with correct verbiage to support what they try to enforce. On top of that, you will be chastised, insulted, and spoken to like a child by their nasty and condescending employee Laura Beann who has never had a professional conversation in her life and takes her work way too personally. Laura is a compassionless, cold hearted human void of any empathy and is the opposite of someone you want handling your sensitive HIPPA or Mental Health care. Wellmind was a complete waste of time and resources and I wish they had actual honest reviews so I could have avoided this joke of a company entirely.

I highly recommend the services of Dr. Cathrine Reed of Peninsula Mental Health. Notably, she is…read morevery well organized and detailed oriented in her practice. Thus, her notes of office visits and her questions that begin each session are extremely thorough. In addition, she is also cautious and careful as she works with you to determine the best plan for treatment. At all times, Dr. Reed has the patient's needs and concerns in mind. Recognizing the impact of increased environmental stress and other factors, Dr. Reed effectively adjusted and refocused my prescriptions accordingly. Perhaps most notably, Dr. Reed is interested in the whole patient. As such, she takes time to listen and to hear what you feel is happening before she determines a course of action. Dr. Reed has a calm demeanor as well as personal warmth that makes her accessible. At the same time, she upholds the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. She is an excellent choice for someone in need of a psychiatrist. Justin E.

I had suffered from depression for 15 years and underwent some very traumatic events in life, never…read moremind also a lot of things that accumulated over my life. Through his help and working through the root causes for the problems, I've came to now (with a lot of effort on my end, of course, there's no magic from any doctors) very distant from depression. I feel a lot more interested in living and see more colors now. For me, this is what I like about Dr Woodrow: 1) he doesn't BS and just "need time to grief" crap, but really listen and try to dig out the issue, and help me go through and find solutions together; 2) he cares about patients; I've seen many therapists who just do who they do and that's it, and don't really try to know patients for real; 3) logical and rationale; with that he tries to fix problems, not help you feel good DURING the session 4) systematic; I was surprised something like depression so qualitative and vague can be, under someone who actually knows the subject deeply, can be broken down into little puzzles and fixed a little by little; incredible I hope this helps someone in need. I'm very fortunate to have dr Woodrow by my side at times of need.

Dr. Woodrow is not just and MD, he is a kind hearted individual, that wants the best for you. He…read moreallows you to be open and honest about your feelings, regardless of the nature of the medical or mental condition. I have been under his care for over 20 years, and not a single session was a waste, each and every visit is one step to feeling better. He has a great sense of humor, charm, and the ability to make you feel as if you were part of his family. Out of all my medical providers, he is at the top of the list! Suzie B.

Dr. Capelle and I were associated when I was in the Stanford School of Medicine Primary Care…read moreProvider program, and he provided a very complete analysis of my status. As a healthcare provider of 18-years since these encounters, I can take my experience in treating psychiatric issues into account as a fellow professional. The performance of Dr. Capelle is above the average provider I've worked with-both as a patient and colleague, and I can easily recommend him as someone that is astute in all aspects of psychiatry and neurology.

I worked with Dr.Capelle for a number of years. He is a…read morecompetent and compassionate physician. I was not an easy patient as my condition could vacillate from stable to unstable within a short period of time. In conclusion, I highly recommend Dr. Capelle to anybody who is in need of mental health services. He is an asset to his profession.

One of the worst therapists I have ever worked with. He hasn't done anything to help me with my…read moreabusive parents and didn't report my brother who molested me. I told the police after I quit working with him that my brother molested me and they were astonished that it was never reported by him. Working with him was horrible for my mental health and he barely cared about the issues. He's a reminder that there are some people in this world who can never be understood for the things they have done. And he does not deserve to make a living off being a therapist. Do not go to him.

Dr. Hilberg was our family's first exposure to therapy and it was not a pleasant experience at all…read more We have only seen him 4 times but we can deduct that this doctor is in it ONLY for the money. Since I was new to the therapy process, I did not know is was on a cash basis, meaning I wrote a check after each session. At our first session, I did not bring my checkbook but at the very next weekly session, I promptly paid him for 2 sessions to included what I missed the first time. On our 3rd visit, he was rather aggressive in telling me as I am writing him a check, that I owed him now for 2 sessions again. We went back and forth and I told him I would pay for today's session only and would email him a copy of the cleared check where I paid him for the first unpaid session. Only then would he back off and barely apologized for coming at my so aggressively. I've called him frantically to seek advice, as I can only assume people seeking mental help do not have problems that can be confined to normal business hours and within a paid session, all he offered me was to make another appointment to go over strategies and some online resources. I was FRANTIC on the phone and his response did not make me feel any better. In fact, I felt even more isolated. The next session, he proposed a diagnosis without any strategies and continued with his line of lets make another appointment to go over strategies and possible treatment. We had to cancel an appointment due to the holidays and he said he never got our message so he charged us for that appointment. We went back and forth playing phone tag and he finally offered to split his fee with me, even though we eft the message within his 48 hour courtesy request. He just wants to set up more appointments so that he has someone paying his car payments. I don't know for a fact if he has our son's best interest at heart but I seriously distrust him at this point. He reminds of the 976 physic hotlines that would charge you to hear more and all you were left with was a big phone bill and no insight into your life or problems.

I first reached out to Adina in November 2020, while I was in the thick of a depressive episode. I…read moredidn't realize how much I needed therapy at the time, and I was a bit skeptical of talk therapy in general, but after a couple sessions with Adina, I became convinced that this was exactly what I needed. Adina is an amazing therapist and is really great at asking the right questions to help me identify my thought patterns and where they came from. She listens with compassion and empathy. I came to her with a dismissive attitude towards myself and my own emotional well-being, but she was able to help me understand that I deserve love and that my feelings deserve to be heard. She is also incredibly knowledgeable in her field, and I ended up learning quite a bit about psychology just from our conversations about how my mind worked. I ended almost every session feeling inspired and having learned a little bit more about myself. Working with Adina is one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking therapy or support during difficult times.

Adina Klein, PhD is by far the best therapist I've ever seen. She is compassionate, insightful,…read moresmart, and relatable. As my 11 year marriage was crumbling, I first tried three other therapists (who weren't a match for me) who were recommended to me personally before I turned to Yelp and found Adina. I sought a therapist who was experienced enough to help me greatly and yet young enough (close to my age, I think) who I could relate to comfortably. Adina was exactly the therapist I needed to find perspective, clarity, and support. I give her the highest possible recommendation.