Everyone is always telling me how advanced my child is and recently my neighbor told me that I…read moreshould have her evaluated and even to put her in a special school. I reached out to many places to do the IQ evaluation and found Alice to be not only charge the lowest for the WPPSI but also with availability that fit my schedule. She is super nice and great to talk to. Highly recommend her if you are looking for IQ testing.

I recommend dr. Ruzicka highly. It was obvious she was very experienced and knowledgeable. She was…read morefriendly, empathic and professional to myself and to child. She explained the number of hours, and work she would conduct ahead of time. She gave short intreme updates, and answered questions. Gave excellent report with which she gave her recommendations. She responded to emails and questions whenever she could. My husband and I appreciated her very much.

I can't speak highly enough of the professionalism, integrity, and thoroughness shown by Dr. Kerner…read morein my children's custody evaluation. From the very beginning, it was clear that he approached the situation with objectivity and a deep understanding of family dynamics. He took the time to truly listen to both sides, asked the right questions, and gave each concern the weight it deserved. In a time when emotions ran high and the stakes were incredibly personal, he brought a sense of calm and fairness that helped me trust the process. What stood out most was how carefully he documented everything. The final report reflected a detailed and balanced picture of the situation -- including efforts made by the other party that were clearly intended to diminish or undermine my role as a parent. Despite these attempts, Dr. Kerner remained focused on what mattered most: the well-being of the children. His insights and recommendations were grounded in facts and supported by evidence, not bias or hearsay. Thanks to his clear, professional, and well-reasoned evaluation, my relationship with my children was preserved. If you are in the middle of a high-conflict custody situation and want someone who will truly act in the best interest of the children while remaining fair and impartial, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Kerner. He helped save one of the most important relationships in my life -- that of a parent and child.

He's a very nice man but I think the result he came up with put our son in the hands and at the…read moremercy of someone on a power trip and he just could not and did not read this matter correctly.

How does this guy still have a medical license? In the 90s/ early 2000s he ruined the lives of so…read moremany people including myself by prescribing adderall and at high limits. He came up in conversation today, which has happened many times over the years and it's always about how he constantly upped our doses as children to an excessive level. I have spoken with countless people over the years who had the exact same experience and some people, including myself, started using hard drugs by hooking kids on adderall at such high doses. I've met many of them in AA who went through the same thing with him and started using cocaine and meth due to him. I could go on and on. And every time he comes up, it's always the exact same story and the disbelief that he still has his license . I don't normally write yelp reviews but after meeting another person today who he got hooked on high doses of adderall as a kid and later experienced addiction as a result. I'm not exaggerating when I say tons of parents and kids had the exact same experience with him countless times over the years.

Forever.... that what it feels: as though he has known me forever... ( & and it's too bad I…read morecouldn't have had him as my Dr earlier in my life, but my parents came from a . 'different situation, ' and did the best they could) I trust Dr verby with my 9 yr old twins who have adhd/add/ptsd, and myself, with my own disorders, because as a single mother of twins (both With AD HD, and, everything that comes along with it- i.e. allergies, educational barricades, anxiety, immune compromising problems, etc... ) Dr. Verby has been there for us. He is keenly insightful with children, especially. Dr Verby is awfully patient, to the point you know he cares and knows ones' individual situation. Without him, my kids wouldn't be as great as they are. (I had begun treatment with him after moving back to SF from NY, @ Columbia University , and back to UCLA Dr's... and..back to him) .... then was lucky enough to have him be there for my kiddos for the last 7 years. They both have adhd. Office experience note: I suggest you don't try to play his piano unless you actually know how to play [in the waiting room].

I dreaded taking the FAA required 8-hour psyche evaluation and cog screen testing to determine if I…read morewas medically qualified to have a pilot license. It turned out to be a valuable learning experience and an interesting challenge - because of the caring, compassionate environment created by Dr. Waterworth. I'd called three HIMS trained psychologists to ask about the process and their testing timeline: Dr. Waterworth was the only one to return my call within a day, and she did so personally. (I heard back from office managers of the others after a 3 week delay). This was the first indication I was in the right place, with a professional who truly cares about her clients. Dr. Waterworth immediately established trust and respect with me through her communication and explained that she breaks down the testing into two consecutive half-days. This approach allowed me to relax and refresh my mind before the second battery of tests, which I believe was instrumental in helping me do well. I highly recommend you do this if you need a HIMS evaluation - I cannot imagine sitting down for 8 hours in one session - it doesn't set you up for success. If you're dreading the cog screen, relax just a bit. Dr. Waterworth will put you at ease, and the testing itself is just not the beast it's made out to be. Do pay careful attention to all the instructions - but don't lose sleep dreading the test ;-) Go online and do a free trial at one of the brain training sites just to get you in "test" mode - but don't go overboard - you really can't study for this test. Get a good night of sleep, eat breakfast and exercise before your appointment - you'll be fine. I live in Alaska but chose to fly down to San Francisco to do the testing with Dr. Waterworth. I am so glad I did - it was well worth the use of frequent flier miles. I stayed nearby at the Presidio Lodge - a 5 minute drive from her office and a chance to enjoy two days with my spouse in a beautiful location. Most importantly, Dr. Waterworth treated me with respect, kindness and compassion throughout all phases of the process. I am so grateful to have found her.

I went to Dr. Alison Waterworth to get evaluated for ADHD for my third class FAA medical (for…read morepilots license). She was extremely professional, courteous and punctual with communication throughout the entire experience. She first had me fill out some forms and send some medical documents for her review. Next I went in for the actual evaluation, which she made as pleasant as possible. Finally, she produced a report which I sent in to the FAA and I just today got my medical, certifying that I don't have ADHD! She communicated clearly what was expected of me and what the FAA expected of me, which really helps make the whole process more transparant and comfortable to go through.

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.

Dr. Mahawar was very professional, thorough, and attentive during my evaluation. He took his time…read moreand answered any questions I had during the exam. I highly recommend him.

Dr. Mahawar was professional, knowledgeable, caring, and appeared very dedicated to me as a…read morepatient. He took the time to explain, help me learn of my conditions, and made the experience very productive.

I'm beyond grateful for Dr. Chacko…read more Over the years, I've worked with several therapists and none of them were the right fit. I usually left feeling misunderstood, stuck, and frustrated with a lack of progress. I'm also not someone who typically writes reviews, so the fact that I'm taking the time to write this says a lot about how strongly I feel. I first reached out to Dr. Chacko for help with depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Now 4+ years later, I can say without hesitation that he has been a genuinely transformative force in my life. What makes Dr. C stand out is how fundamentally different he is from any therapist I've ever worked with. He deeply cares about his patients. He goes above and beyond. He's honest, straightforward, and a good human. He says the things you need to hear and always with compassion. He's deeply empathetic, emotional, and genuine. There's no clinical distance or therapist "mask." He's right there with you as a real person. And he's also not afraid to get vulnerable himself. Sometimes he'll ask if he can share a personal story to help make a point, which means a lot to me. Those moments make our sessions feel more human and meaningful. It's not the typical one-way therapist-patient relationship. He takes the time to really understand you. Not just your symptoms, but who you are, how you think, and what you actually need, and because of this, he gets to know you deeply over time. The fact that he's both a therapist and an MD adds another layer of trust, especially when navigating issues like ADHD and anxiety. I can say without hesitation that working with Dr. C has changed my life for the better. I'm grateful every time I walk into his office, and I can't recommend him highly enough.

Ive seen Dr. Chako a handful of times. I thought it was kind of unorthodox the way he conducted his…read moresessions like.. taking off of the shoes before a session begins or telling me the he ends his sessions by giving a hug. Ok.. I guess. Weird but I'm not saying he had nefarious intentions. What bothered me was that after seeing him and being prescribed schedule II medications.. he just dropped me as a patient. He ghosted me. He never replied to me. Pretty unethical no? I don't care why you want to or need to drop me but just tell me. Simple as that.

I have been Dr. Satterfield's client for many years. He is a kind and hard working therapist …read more Insightful and compassionate he has guided me through some very difficult situations. He is an asset to his profession and I highly recommend him to anyone in need of mental health assistance. Thank y

I was in therapy with Dr. Satterfield after I tried to commit suicide and ended up in Belmont Hills…read moreHospital. I needed such help: I was an alcoholic woman, not attending AA, addicted to men, and had a life that was unmanageable. It took a year of weekly therapy before I was ready to really work on the "Core" issues. With his guidance, I stopped drinking, went to AA, got a Sponsor and started working the steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. In his office, and with his help I found the woman who had the strength to do that. Without Dr. Satterfield, none of the gifts in my present life would be possible. I think of him often and with such gratitude. There are no "Mistakes" in my world; He was meant to be my teacher! Thank you so very much, Georgie Rayner