I have spent the better part of 3 tortuous years attempting to find a Dr. who can give me my life back. I feel confident +.encouraged that Dr. Marcus and his staff at Marcus Mental Health Associates are the right people to assist me in this formidable challenge and critical endeavor. Every aspect of my experience, from the administrative staff to the therapist (specifically, Steven Smith) and, most importantly, Dr. Marcus himself, has been exceptional. They are the consummate professionals, knowledgeable, compassionate and no-no sense in addressing an issue that has proven to make my daily life an arduous struggle. Simply speaking to Dr. Marcus provided immediate relief and hope that I am on the road to reclaiming my life. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to EVERYONE at Marcus Health as Iembark on a personal renaissance, knowing that an enjoyable daily life is attainable. I urge anyone who has mental health woes to contact Dr Marcus; trust me, he is your BEST hope. With respect and gratitude Steven read more

I have to say that this was my best doctor visit ever. Dr. Marcus showed compassion, attentiveness, and willingness to help. He spent a great deal of time listening to my concerns in order to understand my condition. He also asked me a lot of follow up questions to pinpoint the root causes of my condition. He then explained to me, clearly, a therapeutic approach that includes lifestyle modifications and alternative options of treatments. He very well acknowledged my preferences of treatment options and tailored my treatment towards that. He finally advised me to see him again after a week to evaluate my initial response to the medicine. I really appreciate the whole-person approach that Dr. Marcus has used with me. I, therefore, highly recommend Dr. Marcus for anyone who struggles with a mental or psychological issue. You will thank me later. Day of visit: August 8, 2023 Sincerely, K. A. read more

Dr. Marcus and his staff have gone above and beyond for me. Dr Marcus has helped get through a very difficult time in my life. I highly recommend Dr Marcus. I want to also make note that his staff has always gone out out of their way to help me as well. Not a need goes by they dont help make happen when called upon. read more

The sheer volume of positive reviews here has me wondering if I really am a crazy person. I had a completely different experience with this provider. I saw Dr. Marcus for several years in Boston for depression. I was on the same dose of SSRI for years; he refused to write a prescription for more than 60 days. He would book a fifteen minute appointment and see myself and two other people within that slot. I regularly had 2-minute sessions. It was almost impossible to reach his office over the phone to handle scheduling, and voicemails were not acknowledged. Over the pandemic I had such difficulty making an appointment that my prescription ran out. It wound up being less trouble to taper off of the medication than it was to deal with this provider and his office. My final appointment with him (phone), he shouted at me. I now see a real provider. This is a pill mill designed to extract money from your insurance company. If he's holding you hostage for these reviews, blink twice for help! read more

Psychiatric RN never looked me in the face.Yelled about 1 med I was on.My husband was never mentioned. His sudden passing was the reason I was there.Referred to so called therapist who was a complete idiot. Office staff is rude read more

Ignore the negative reviews here. I had the chance to meet Dr. Marcus and he couldn't be more kind or thoughtful person. He runs a great practice and his staff has always been solid people all well. That about sums it up. read more

Dr. Michael Marcus has changed my life! I am able to go through my day to day life with more confidence and a sense of calmness. Knowing that I have him in my corner is my security blanket and gives me peace of mind. He also knows how much my Emotional Support Animal means to me and how much I need her. She saved me. Very lucky to be Kya's Mommy and I'm very grateful to have him as my Doctor. read more

DO NOT GO TO MARCUS MENTAL HEALTH -- MARCUS' BUSINESS IS A SHAM! - MARCUS IS A DANGEROUS CHARLATAN! This man should have his license revoked, he is the very first 'psychiatrist,' who actually practices shaming his patients. I went in for anger problems and he shamed me for having anger! And then refused to talk about my anger. He too boot, comes off as an awful man and seems senile. He said many things that were completely out of context. "Dr." Marcus, or Michael William Marcus, told me that I "should have watched it" when talking to his staff, who are completely incompetent. The first therapy session was 90% about me and his staff when I didn't even raise my voice, I just got frustrated at a staff member who couldn't put 2 + 2 to make 4 to save her life! Dr. Marcus shamed me for 'losing my temper' upon a first visit and actually made a list of reasons why I should "watch out" and "control my temper" which is on the "verge of being out of control at any moment," and that "I need to be monitored." I am pretty normal aside from a pretty mild anger management problem, at least with regards to Marcus and his experience of me. In addition he refused to even refill my SSRI Celexa, 4 days before I discovered he had given me no free refills on that first visit! I am forced now to withdraw from 4 years of anti-depressants because I can't afford his $450 therapy session! Standard doctors would give me a standard 3 refills, but money grubbing Dr. Marcus made sure to tell me that I have to come in and spend money and have monthly visits, in order to even have a 30 day supply! read more

Not sure why all the Negative reviews. I saw Dr. Marcus 9 years ago because I was going through a tough time with some things. I decided to continue to see him and his colleagues till this day. His office hours are very accommodating to my hectic Schedule also. read more

Dr Marcus has been incredibly attentive since I got transferred from my doc who had fallen I'll after seeing him for 10 years plus I was nervous. Dr Marcus was exceptional and very caring. I felt at ease right away ,the other thing I absolutely appreciated was the wait time was maybe a moment or two. I also cannot Express how relieved I am that if ever needed he is there for a phone call and or a change of appointment. the front staff also could NOT be friendlier and there for you as well! I highly recommend read more

Find your care elsewhere. Dr. Marcus lacks empathy and tries to get you out of his office as fast as he can so that he can get the next patient in. He may only see you for a few minutes, but still bills for the 15 min. he is allotted. He is not up on the latest medications and this has been a detriment to me. While his office staff is pleasant the other couple of talk therapists I tried to see also made me uncomfortable, thus seeming to reinforce the "birds of a feather" idiom (though, in all fairness, I only saw two of the 4 or 5 that practice out of the building). If you care about your mental health and not about his trips abroad, go elsewhere. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Michael Marcus for over 3 years, and after reading some of these negative reviews posted here on yelp I thought I'd chime in with some personal feedback. Since day one of being evaluated by Dr. Marcus, I must say that I have felt genuinely cared for and my overall experience has been very pleasant from the get-go. This includes Dr. Marcus and his Winchester, MA based staff despite what others have said in many of these reviews. Prior to being evaluated by Dr. Marcus, other psychiatrists/therapists lacked transparency and honesty during my sessions and simply "danced around" the root cause of my problem(s) hindering proper diagnosis. Dr. Marcus was the first psychiatrist to actually LISTEN to me, address my situation and most importantly provide proper diagnosis with a supportive action plan to improve my work/quality of life challenges. Because of this, I consider him to be one of the most professional, thorough, caring and insightful doctors in Boston. On a closing note, he has gone out of his way on many occasions, providing above and beyond care by following up and checking in (even after hours) which validates his credibility as a professional and this compelled me to write this review. Simply put, at the end of the day I prefer a doctor who is open, honest and 100% transparent and that's what you get with Dr. Marcus. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Marcus for almost 3 years now and I truly appreciate all he's done for me. The staff is always friendly & helpful, and I've Never had to wait for more than a few minutes, unlike most doctors offices! Dr. Marcus has been very kind and caring to me & I'd recommend him to anyone who is looking for help, he's the best around!! Lainie G. read more

Dr. Marcus will "feed" you medications and play around with your dosages even when you've told him many times how you felt on them. Not good! He sees you for 10 minutes and after you explain to him that you're really not feeling well emotionally, he says, "have a nice vacation. See you in 3 months." As he walks you to the door with yet another RX you said wasn't helping. Really does he need my copay that badly? I wouldn't take my cat who suffers from anxiety to him. read more

I signed up for Yelp specifically to review Marcus Mental Health Associates. As others have stated, Dr. Marcus is extremely unprofessional. He was perusing the internet during my entire initial visit. I'm not kidding. He was literally looking to buy photographic prints while I told him my life story. I gave him the benefit of the doubt as I knew that I would only be seeing him occasionally, I was really there for therapy with Steven Smith. He was on par with his boss, albeit more off of his rocker. He answered texts during my visit and the big takeaway? Try to get a medical marijuana card. I wish I were kidding. Today, I got a letter from a debt collector for a missed appointment. I NEVER received any bill whatsoever. How about a phone cal saying "Hey, pay your bill please or we're sending it to collections." Avoid this place at all costs. You've been warned. read more

I had my first online visit tonight with doctor. I felt like he really understood me and my situation and I am excited to receive further care read more

This was my first meeting with Dr. Marcus and I will say I was apprehensive because I was switching to a new Dr. ; however, he was excellent!! Professional, attentive, listened to my needs and addressed them. I give Dr. Marcus 5 stars because he is here to help the patient-I am very grateful!! read more

Dr.Marcus has been with me for a long time! He really gets to know you and all I can say that he has always been there for me. I have had many psychiatrists over the years. When I first went to him I was 21 and he helped me with my sever anxiety. Doctors in the past have diagnosed me with pats with panic attacks. I did go to rehab a few times. When AA did not work for me it does work for a lot of people. At the end of all my experience I really had to want to stop for myself not just for other people However self reflection and honestly asking for help is not a weakness. I went on Suboxone. When I was in AA they completely shut me out and said that was not being sober but I don't believe that is true because it saved my life. When I reached out to him he was able to fit me in as he remembered me from years ago! I have been seeing him for about six years now. I'm now off suboxone and now am doing extremely well I still see Dr.Marcus and I almost died from my livertgey told me I had 10% chance of living for some reason after renal failure as well I was in the hospital for over six weeks and he called me to see if I was okay. That is someone that truly cares. I saw some people write horrible things about Dr.Marcus and it was really mean. He is stern but fair. He is a good read of people. He has seen me at my worst and now my best. He definitely knows drug seekers and that is what a good psychiatrist should be able to do. I even asked him about something and he said that medication is old and no one uses that anymore and would not help me. He was right. I really could not ask for a better psychiatrist. It's amazing how much he remembers and I did owe him money from when I first started seeing him again and when I came back I had to pay it. He worked with me and helped me with my script because I really needed it and I came back with the money later that week it was only like 80 that I owed. He is very fair but some people try to take advantage. He does give you a second or even third chance(which is a lot more then I deserved). At some point people should know that you have to be responsible. I really can say he is one of those people that have helped save my life. I know this is a long post but I feel people should know that you have to work on yourself as well you can't just think a pill will fix everything. It's just a tool just as talking with a therapist, friend, family of whatever helps you understand yourself better is important. Over the years as I have had so many close calls to death I feel that I have so many chances my garden Angeles are working overtime lol. I don't want to risk anymore life's even though many of them were not completely my fault I have to be here for a reason. Maybe just to help someone or just find something that means something that is fulfilling which I already have began. I mean coming back from a 10% chance of living to being healthier then I ever have been is a miracle by itself. I really hope people understand that Dr.Marcus really knows how to deal with or people. It is different for everyone. Some people need tough love, some need a more gentle approach by that I don't mean hearing what you want to hear just a way that works without making you feel like your being talked down too. The main point to walk away with is that it may take more then a few visits for someone to understand you and for people just to walk in and expect anyone to understand you is almost impossible. I only have positive things to say and he really try's to fit you in if he can if you need to have a visit. I can only speak from my perspective and I really enjoy my time with him. He is very busy and the fact he takes time out when you really need to talk he is there! I hope this helps anyone that needs someone that some people may think he does not care but he really does care about his patients. I just needed to get this off my chest. Great service and if he sees you are trying and your not just pill seeking he is the right person for you. But trust me he will help you and tell you when you the truth. Remember this is only from my experience. I give him a 10/10! Chris B. read more

I am very pleased with the excellent care I receive from Dr. Marcus. He is very thorough, knowledgeable and genuine. His hours are very helpful, as I am always able to make appointments that work with my schedule. I have never had any problems with insurance, etc. I appreciate the care and support I receive and I will continue to see Dr. Marcus. read more

I am going to start by saying this is the second review I've written on Yelp in 10 years, so that has to say something. When I saw Dr. Marcus for the first time I was stuck where I was I life and couldn't seem to snap out of it. I have been seeing him for almost 3 years and in that 3 years I have been able to take control of my life and change things for the better. I gained the confidence to break out of my job that I was stuck in for years and not going anywhere and am now in a job I love, back to my old self that I missed so much, and a year away from graduating from college. I never thought any of this would be possible but it was because of the help and support from Dr. Marcus and his awesome and helpful office staff! read more

DO NOT SEEK HELP FROM DR. MARCUS. Please, avoid him entirely. I first started seeing him because his office in Back Bay was convenient. But I soon came to learn that Dr. Marcus is cold, unhelpful, and doesn't really care about his patients. He is all about making money, not helping people. read more

I have found Dr Marcus and his staff very helpful and professional. Billing has been perfect with no issues. Scheduling has been easy and well managed. The Doctor has been patient, professional, courteous and helpful. I have already recommended his office to others. Very satisfied with his candor, honesty and effectiveness. read more

I want to start off by saying I NEVER write reviews, but really felt this needed to be posted. I have been seeing Dr. Marcus and Joan Hodges (therapist) since I was 13 and I am now 30. I am very please with the service they have provided me over the years and the staff is very nice, friendly, helpful and responsive. I have also seen other therapists within his practice and have been very pleased with them as well. If it wasn't for Dr. Marcus and Joan I really do not know where I would be today. They have helped me and have supported me through my journey for over 17 years and have never made me feel alone and never gave up on me. I would recommend Dr. Marcus, Joan Hodges or any other members of his staff to anyone! I actually have other family members and friends that I have referred to him and they are also very pleased. Dr. Marcus truly cares about his patients and knows what he is doing 100%. Thank you Dr. Marcus and staff for all that you have done for me. I wouldn't be who I am today without you. - Brittany L. read more

Bells and Whistles went off when the practice Intake guy said that Marcus was a little, and I quote "short". He was quite accurate, and I'd add on uncaring, rude and disorganized. I'd let that kind of behavior pass at a Starbucks during the weekend, not with a so-called professional dealing with damaged minds. Avoid this smarmy turd as if your mental health depends on it. read more

I've had nothing but a good experience with Dr. Marcus and his staff. He has been compassionate, patient, and caring on every visit.

Dr. Markus is a cruel, cold blooded, human being. He didn't care to know me. The visits were brief and he seemed uninterested. I had a horrible response to Celexa and he responded by raising the dose every visit until I almost died of a serotonin syndrome at 17 years old, I am also left with permanent nerve damage. Thanks Dr. Markus, let's see how long you last in court. read more

Dr. Marcus has been fantastic! I was so glad when I finally found him. Have now been a patient for a few years and couldn't be happier with my results. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Marcus for about 4 years and he has been an excellent doctor and person to me in that time. His office staff is courteous and always help me if I need to reschedule an appointment. I highly recommend Dr. Marcus to anybody looking for a quality psychiatrist. read more

I agree with others who say his appointments are ridiculously brief -- but this is medication management, and there's nothing new there, sadly. My real problem and the reason for the low rating is his brutal cancellation policy. Two business days is sometimes impossible, and you are charged the FULL $140 fee if you cancel in less than 2 days. Emergencies happen -- and it did to me recently. I was practically in tears explaining to the office staff why I wasn't able to give the full 2 days' notice to cancel, but they were unsympathetic pit bulls on the phone. Given the amount of money he HAS to be raking in from the insurance companies, why so inflexible on this? 24 hours seems to be fair enough and is what my other doctors have always accepted. read more

Dr Marcus is a cold evil man that will suck as much money as he can out of you. If you cancel your appointment less than 72 hours before hand he will charge you exorbitant fess. I missed two appointments and they are attacking my credit rating for $330. He will tack on another 30% when the bill is sent to collections. His entire business is set up to suck money out of you and your insurance company. He is a terrible human being. Hes supposed to be helping with people's misery but all he does is inflict it. I can't think of a single doctor I've had in my lifetime that I dislike except for him. I am not the type of person to attack a business for minor stupid stuff. Usually if I don't like a place I just don't go there again and I don't waste any time or effort on it. You can see how many normal people have left this place feeling disgusted. I've probably left less than 10 reviews in my lifetime with most of them positive. It isn't a concentrated effort or a coordinated attack on this guy. He really is terrible. He should have his license taken away. He meets with you for less than 5 minutes. Shoves some drugs down your throat and moves on to the next person. It is not a coincidence many people leave this place feeling like they were robbed, mistreated, or used. This doctor is like a freaking villain from a movie. He is evil down to his core. I have never met someone who makes his bad intentions so blatant. read more

Dr Marcus is a kind intelligent helpful dr who's advice and care is always a welcome presence in my life

I really like this man. If you want someone who is wishy-washy and will tell you what you want to hear, then he may not be for you. He has a lot of experience and wisdom and can tell you a lot about yourself pretty quickly. I have never been hassled over money or appointments and his staff has been very responsive. Psychiatry is a tricky profession and the people who see a psychiatrist are usually pretty flaky, so I understand the cancellation policy. I recommend him to anyone who asks. read more

Marcus is absolutely awful. I would recommend talking to a monkey before going to see him. He is a cold, mean, money-hungry old man who only cares about just that-MONEY. He is rude and condescending and will make remarks that are completely uncalled for. He basically called me fat and stupid in one 5 minute session and wanted me to pay up the wazoo for it. On top of all that, he doesn't give any refills on medication so he expects you to come in when you need more medicine and give him even more money. Awful practice. He should have his license revoked. I honestly can't find one nice thing to say about him. read more

Please do not go to Dr. Marcus if he is the last psychiatrist on earth. He was cold and lacked empathy, telling me that I wasn't really sick just a little unstable. His tone was verbally abusive and what is worse is that when my mother sat in with me on my next appointment he put on a "nice guy" facade and told us exactly what we wanted to hear. Please avoid him at all costs especially if you are feeling unwell and vulnerable. From reading the other reviews I am confident that others agree. read more

I would strongly advise anyone considering Dr. Marcus as a health care provider to seek another doctor. I did not see any bad reviews when I selected Dr. Marcus for my mental health needs and went in for my first appointment as his office was convenient for me. Dr. Marcus was incredibly unprofessional, but I wanted to give him one more try. Again, he was unprofessional and actually very rude. He charged me more than was agreed upon and his administrative staff was equally rude, unhelpful and unprofessional. I hope this review will reach at least one person and prevent them from making the same mistake I did. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Michael Marcus for over 5 years, and I feel compelled to write this because I believe a very gifted, kind, and caring humanitarian is being undeservedly bashed in this forum. I have had roughly 25 sessions with Dr. Marcus, and during every single one of them I have felt genuinely cared for, and he has provided me with the utmost professional and personal supervision. I truly believe that the individuals who have made untoward and insulting comments about Dr. Marcus are people who possess personal agendas, and, unfortunately those agendas include malicious attempts to destroy the reputation of a man who absolutely does not deserve such treatment in any shape, form, or fashion. I'm certainly not naive enough to to be unaware that not all people agree on all things, but I'm am slightly more informed than most on the topic of Heath care in general. My mother has her own private practice and is a graduate of Yale Medical School, and my father is a scientist who is currently working in DC for the U.S. Government on the dissolution and eradication of easily transferable diseases. My intention here is certainly NOT to boast of my family's accomplishments; I am only trying to share with people the minor amount of legitimate credibility I may have in the field of health care in general. Dr. Michael Marcus is a brilliant psychiatrist, and anyone who chooses to offer you an HONEST opinion about him will share that they also have been successfully treated and cared for by him. When I first walked into Dr. Marcus's office over 5 years ago, he spent well over an hour asking me questions that would soon prove to be extremely pertinent. He then chose the medication that he believed would be the most beneficial to me, and the man basically hit a metaphorical "medical home run." My quality of life since I have been under his care has dramatically improved. I'd like to remind my fellow Bostonians that there are MANY things written on the Internet that are not only outrageously inaccurate, but also downright slanderous. I have nothing to gain from writing this at all; I'm just not willing to sit back and allow a select few to literally trash a man that I know for a fact has made my life MUCH better. If his medical supervision has worked so extremely well for me, I find no reason to think that it shouldn't for most others as well. I shall inform Dr. Marcus tomorrow that he has my complete and total permission to share my email address with anyone that is interested in perhaps learning more about the myriad of different ways that I have gained from having him as my psychiatrist. I swear on the souls of my loved ones you will hear from me nothing but the absolute truth. He is a brilliantly talented psychiatrist, and he cares very deeply for the well-being of all his patients. The mental health of all individuals is something that is, obviously, very important, and I am willing to stake my own reputation on the talent and ability of Dr. Michael Marcus. I sincerely believe that an overwhelming majority of people who become a patient of his will benefit from it just like I have. Again, I'm someone that's literally willing to back it up personally by conversing through email with anyone that is both sincere in their intent and in their questions. I wish you all the best, and Dr. Marcus is, in fact, the best in his profession. read more

Look to be perfectly honest with you Dr. Marcus is 100% in his profession for the money. There is no doubt in my mind that if your insurance all of a sudden ran out there is nothing he would do. He has made it perfectly clear on more than one occasion. My mother is older and has been seeing him for almost 1 year now. When you walk in he has your prescription already printed out for you and if you dare ask to possibly alter a medication watch out! he will cut you off at the knee's he has no interest in being a doctor all he wants to do is crank out the prescriptions. To call a spade a spade if you just going for you benzo or stimulant high then stat with Dr. Marcus just make sure your insurance is paid and never forget a copay but if you want an actual Dr then you need to leave and go anywhere else. His staff is also a joke. They are more like bank tellers and hall monitors. It is all pretty disgusting, read more