I well preface this by saying I only called Dr. Aldahwi to inquire about her services and ask some…read morequestions regarding her practice and couples therapy but she exceeded my expectations in just a simple phone call. Not only did she address my basic questions that we all have when looking at therapy options for the first time but she actually took time to talk to me and listen to me probably more than she should have about my issues in my relationship. She even asked questions. I felt heard and engaged with and for as brief as it was, it was like a breath of fresh air. I don't usually write reviews, but for someone who took time to listen when they had really no obligation to, I just had to. Highly recommend considering if you are looking at options. Hopefully maybe soon my partner and I can book a session.

Dr Aldahwi is truly an amazing person. I called her to get info about becoming a client of hers and…read moreshe genuinely spent time and gave great advice about my situation all without being a client yet. I'm very well versed with psychology and her answers were congruent and aligned with proper psychotherapy. Truly a hidden gem. Thank you.

I'm so so so grateful to have found Rochelle! Several months ago, I hit an emotional rock bottom…read moreand was desperate to find some sort of reprieve. I had never gone to therapy before but it was something I always wanted to try. I found her through Yelp and was impressed with the reviews and called her for a consultation. She was warm and personable and asked some questions to see if she felt she could help me. Once she determined she could, she set up a weekly time that worked with my schedule. Through my sessions, I gained so much understanding into connecting with my inner self. I had already spent a lot of time dwelling on my childhood emotional traumas and I had felt like I had a good grasp of my emotional patterns. I just hadn't figured out how to heal from them. Her first hypnotherapy session (which I would describe as a guided meditation) was a profound experience for me. She helped me connect visually with the concept of "self love", something I struggled with my whole life. I'm so grateful for the experience, and she was such an incredible emotional support through a very difficult period of time in my life. She helped me maintain healthy coping habits and to deal with hard times gracefully and in a way I feel proud of looking back. She is a wonderful and authentic healer and I highly recommend her!

Very experienced and professional. They really know how to create relationships and do what they…read moredo. Would highly recommend there services!

Suzanne is a skilled clinician, a lifesaving miracle-worker, and living proof of flourishing beyond…read moreyour worst experiences. She's also a hilarious and truly unique character (at least in my opinion). Anyone who has a chance to work with Suzanne or her DBT practice should count themselves lucky -- I know that I do. Every single day, I am thankful for her and for DBT entering my life, I genuinely have no idea where I would be without them. I worked with her for just over a solid year. I was a mess and the work was hard, but she was patient, firm, and compassionate. In every interaction, I knew that I was working with someone who has helped countless others, including her own self. Suzanne cares deeply about everyone she helps, she will make time for you when you need it most, and she will never, ever lie to or B.S with you. She also has countless epic stories from the many fascinating eras of her life! Being one of the foremost DBT clinicians in the country, Suzanne has limited space, but I would highly recommend any of the therapists in her practice and I could go on for DAYS about the skills groups that they offer -- I truly believe that peer support changes lives like nothing else and this is the most well-run support group I have ever been in. After I became more stable and graduated from skills group, I realized that I was getting in a rut with Suzanne. This was not her fault, it was because of some previous trauma that I have around psychiatry and clinicians in general (like many of Suzanne's clients she was **far** from my first therapist). I decided to see a different clinician in So-Cal DBT's practice whom I adore, and we have been able to build incredibly on the stable foundation that Suzanne helped me get to. I would strongly recommend Suzanne to anyone with substance issues, I am personally not sober but hearing her own story and also watching her help people in a group setting, I think that she is particularly helpful with that. Be sure to ask her about her purse collection ;)

Suzanne Wallach and her team changed my life. My way of living is so much better, less painful, and…read morea life worth living. I never thought I could control my emotions, and wasn't even aware of them, until after this program. My private therapist, Ruth Avalos, was one of the best therapists I've ever had and did an exceptional job. Other amazing therapists there are Sarah, Danielle, Ruby, Sofia, and Patty. All absolutely phenomenal, Suzanne included. There is no DBT clinic anywhere in the area, if anywhere at all, better than this one. There group classes are amazing, the environment very supportive of one another, and very thorough. They also have great phone coaching at a moments notice, that got me through so many difficult moments I would not have survived otherwise. Thank you Suzanne and Wallach and her team. I highly recommend this place.

I met with Lara Lindsey on 03/04, and I can honestly say she is one of the most exceptional…read moreproviders I have ever worked with. Her depth of knowledge is remarkable, and she brings such an affirming, compassionate, and genuinely uplifting energy to every interaction. I was truly blown away by how thorough and thoughtful she was in her assessment, taking the time to fully understand me in a way that felt both validating and empowering. It is so clear that her heart is in this work and that her top priority is truly the well being of her patients. I left our session with clarity, confidence, and a deep sense of gratitude for having found her. Lara is an absolute gift to this field, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. MMA as a whole reflects that same level of care and integrity, and I wholeheartedly encourage anyone seeking support to reach out to them.

It was easy to make an appointment. The staff were knowledgeable and very kind. The team worked…read morewith my son and follow up was easy.

Over 5 years ago, I was a hot mess; drinking daily, anxious, impulsive, and completely disconnected…read morefrom myself. Today, I'm 5 years sober and genuinely grateful for the support I received at CAST Centers. My therapist was thoughtful, supportive, and incredibly resourceful. The group sessions were meaningful, the worksheets were helpful, and for the first time I was able to take accountability for my role in things and truly get my life back on track. I've even made lifelong friendships through the process. I highly recommend CAST Centers to anyone ready to make real changes in their life. ‍

The staff is committed to helping those with sobriety or mental health needs…read more They offer group therapy and other activities to help with mental health. They helped me navigate my insurance to find a Psychiatrist. The quality of care is top notch. If you are to be seen here know you are in good hands.

Christina saved me! After my divorce, I was battling depression and perhaps the saddest and most…read moredifficult time of my life. Not being able to spend time with my children felt like someone had ripped an arm off of me. I tried maybe 4-5 different therapists, psychologists, and even hypnosis. None of it helped me until I met Christina. I am very grateful!

Amazing! I went to see Christina after the LA fires and she spent hours with my fiancé and I, we…read morewas devastated going in but left feeling lighter and had hope Thank you

A long overdue review for an experience I would like to forget as it was a complete waste of time…read more Was fine one-on-one, but then once I was put into one of her online therapy groups, it was a different story. For context, everyone else in the group was white and I was the only person of color. I was charged full price for all of her group sessions, yet she would cut me off and shut down my questions, and then blamed me for not "processing" fast enough to keep up with her pace. She refused to take full ownership for her poor behavior, justifying her rudeness as due to my being too "slow." In the last session she also excluded me from contributing to the group feedback and then said she would not charge me for the the session where I was forced to sit in total silence and not participate, but she never refunded me. Her billing person was also hard to get a hold of and not good at her job.

Arlene is the most brilliant trauma therapist who has saved so many lives! She is empathic and…read morecompassionate. She knows how to lead you to full healing.

Jasmin has truly saved and transformed my life. I have known Jasmin for around three and a half…read moreyears. She has helped me tremendously in many areas of my life including anxiety, self-esteem, relationships and family dynamics. Jasmin is always compassionate and understanding in her approach. She is a kind and genuine person who really cares about people. I have seen her help so many people - I feel fortunate to know her!

Jasmin is hands down the best therapist in Los Angeles. Her knowledge and experience with…read moreaddiction, codependency, and unhealthy behavioral patterns informs her gentle and empathic approach. She has saved and changed my life and the lives of many others.

Wow. Can't say enough about Megan. She is kind, caring and empathetic. Most importantly she listens…read moreand encourages you to be your best. I have grown a lot working with her and highly recommend her

I would give Megan unlimited stars if I could. She's professional, encouraging, supportive, kind…read moreand empathetic. She has helped me tremendously in my personal and professional life. Look no further, Megan is the right choice.

I went to this clinic three times before writing a review because I wanted to have more than one…read moreexperience to draw from. The first time I went as a walk in because I'd read somewhere that they accept walk-ins. That's ONLY if you're already a patient of theirs. Soooo, I spent an hour in traffic from Los Feliz and God knows how much gas driving to this place to be told they don't take walk-ins for new patients. The waiting room was empty. Thankfully, I read here on Yelp that they have parking validation because no one mentioned it and I would have been stuck with a $21 parking free. I asked for the validation, paid the $4.00 (not $2 as it says on their site) and wasted gas driving back home. But I was impressed with the neighborhood and how friendly the staff was (especially the receptionists), even as they turned me away. Second try: I made an appointment and went in. I only waited about 20 minutes, which was great. I encountered really nice employees leading up to my exam. I'd expected a bad experience as I've always had a private doctor and insurance until recently. I'd heard horror stories about clinics treating women like crap and being located in really scary neighborhoods. The physician's assistant who saw me was a bit gruff in her bedside manner and I've never had a GYN be so rough during an exam. She then told me I needed to stop squirming and pulling up on the seat. And she seemed annoyed when I didn't understand her blunt question, "Are you bleeding?" to mean am I having normal menstrual cycles. We'd been talking about fibroids, so I thought the question was in relation to fibroids, not menstrual cycle. Overall, she was the person there that I really would like to have exchanged for someone else. But I wasn't harmed in any way, so I just chalked it up to a clinic experience versus a private doctor. I was asked for a donation and I gave $20. The third time I went (today) was for a well woman's exam. I made an appointment for 9 AM and I had a work related event at 11:00. I fought the hounds of hell to get there in the AWFUL traffic along Santa Monica Blvd only to sit in the waiting room nearly TWO HOURS. What was the point of an appointment? I changed the work appointment I had to 12 noon. I went to the window three times to ask what was going on. A very friendly nurse came out and got me for my vitals, asked me for a donation, then sat me back down in the waiting room where I watched several women who came in after me go into the back to see doctors. I was baffled. But each time I asked how much longer, I was told politely I'd be seen soon and was given an apology. Finally, after two hours, I told them I could not wait any longer. I was so stressed and upset that I nearly burst into tears in the parking lot. Another woman in the parking lot asked me which doctor I'd seen and how did I like the experience. I told her I'd not seen a doctor and she was confused. "You were never seen??? You were there when I got there ." Exactly. I paid my $4.00 AGAIN for parking without being seen. They have a 15 minute grace period for patient arrival but I can sit in the waiting area for two hours past my appointment time??? Although I believe they mean well and they are very kind, I don't know if I'll go back. I don't understand why they'd double and triple book. Because it's low cost doesn't mean it's right to waste people's time. I'm so disappointed because I was very happy about this clinic and told a couple of friends how wonderful it was.

Pro: It's a place if you're in a financial bind. If you make under $1,900 per month monthly income…read moreyou qualify for a free doctor's appointment and whatever else you're there for, if you make more money than that, you pay a fraction of what you would pay anywhere else. Also, my doctor was awesome and really friendly, she even gave me free samples because they didn't sell my medication in-house. Con: You will wait for a very long time, even with an appointment! I waited for 2 hrs to see a doctor even with a scheduled appointment. In total I was there for 3 hrs. Bring a fully charged phone, sandwich and some reading material because you'll need it!