I wish I could give this "therapist" no stars but that is not an option so here it goes - I went to…read moresee this "therapist" in early May after I found one of my tenants dead and my Post Traumatic Stress was starting to act up. I have resisted for YEARS to see a therapist a therapist because I just don't trust them, however considering what I had been going through I decided after a long search to go with this person, extremely bad decision on my part. I was looking for a gay therapist or at least one who understands gay issues and he seemed like the right guy. The first session went pretty smooth, typical 1000 questions but I could understand the process so I went with it, now mind you I was running about 10 minutes late so I understood I was going to only have 50 minutes with him so I went for it, as expected 50 minutes later we ended the session, fair enough. Second session is where the trouble began. Determined not to be late again I got there EXACTLY at 1:00pm which was my appointment time. I went to his office and flipped the switch to let him know I was there, 10 minutes later nobody came out so I decided to call him, no answer went straight to voicemail, I left a message stating that I was there at his office and nobody was answering and nobody was acknowledging my presence after knocking too so I tried calling again 5 minutes later, again no answer. At that moment I was ready to walk out when his door suddenly swung open and lo and behold, he was on a personal call to some airline making reservations. He then apologized after ending the call a few minutes later and said he would make up the 15 minute difference at the end of our session. I was very emotional that day due to the fact that I was dealing with the Coroners office trying to local next of kin for my tenant that passed away, I was opening up to him on the verge of tears when i look up and I see him TEXTING on his phone, thats right TEXTING!! I called him out on it and he apologized and said that this NEVER happened but that the airline was getting his reservation all wrong or something and that he would put the phone in his drawer and close it. I started to shut down emotionally at that point, I just didn't trust him and I told him that and he said he understood and that it wouldn't happen again, still against my better judgment I continued with the session since he was already getting paid by my insurance. Wanna guess what happened next? He ended the session at 2:00pm!!! He didn't even bother to make up the difference in the time that he wasted due to him being on a personal call and text !!! I left and I never returned but I had the decency to at least call him to tell him i was not returning and he did not seem surprised and said that he "understood" and that if I wanted a referral to someone else he would be happy to do that for me. In closing I find this behavior from a mental health "professional" disturbing to say the least, it took me YEARS to get the courage to trust someone again and seek therapy and this person stomped all over it. I will also state here at this review that I am willing to take a polygraph test AT MY OWN EXPENSE to prove that what I just wrote here is true. I will not be silent and run the risk of him doing this to someone else, it is now my goal to prevent this from happening to anyone else again EVER. Thank you for reading and please be forewarned **UPDATE** I see that two other people have rated this person and gave glowing reviews and interestingly enough both have only one review reach, obviously two people (so far) have created account just for the sol purpose to negate my negative honest and truthful review, HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS ... to say the least. If this person were really a professional he would have read my negative review and called me to discuss, however seems like he's got his own make believe fan club.

I've been seeing Joseph for several years, and he has helped me through some very tough stops. I…read moreappreciate the help he's given me.

Dr. Pariewski was referred to me by someone whose opinion I value greatly. In Hollywood, in the…read moreentertainment business who doesn't need a great psychiatrist? The first thing you notice is that this Dr does all her own calls and appointments. You later discover there is no receptionist and no one to cross paths with in the waiting room either. You discover that this is the doctors way of insuring 100% patient privacy and confidentiality for what one can only assume (at least I do) is a pretty important patient practice. Dr. Pariewski is a no-nonsense type of person. She listens carefully and asks the right questions, and then gets you to reveal what she needs to know. I felt comfortable right away. She turned out to be a perfect fit for me and my particular issue. My life and career have seen benefits. Later, I felt comfortable enough sending friends and clients to see her and each has thanked me for the introduction. In one case, Dr. P's help turned out to change someones life completely, and, hence, changing all of our lives as well. She takes the time and interest in you and your problems and I feel fortunate to have her as my doctor and the doctor of many of my friends.

I have been a patient of Dr. Pariewski for over 11 years! I refer to her as my "life coach" because…read moreshe doesn't hold your hand, she gives her advice and recommendations and let's you decide what to do. If you don't take her advice and things did not go as you had hoped, you better be able to justify your personal rationale about your decision. She will hold you accountable for your own life decisions! She has never failed me! She is definitely not soft spoken, firm and always to the point! Yet, she is extremely caring and always has your personal best interests in mind. She is retiring next month, which is great for her, but for me I know I won't be able to find another psychiatrist that will fill her shoes!

I was a client of Elana's for 7 years. I found a lot of healing during my time working with her…read more Long standing trauma & childhood issues were cleared using EMDR therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices all which I found tremendously helpful. Elana holds a safe space for processing a myriad of issues and I'd recommend her to anyone I know! In fact, I have sent almost a dozen friends to see her and they all give her great reviews! If you have any questions feel free to send me a private message. To your health!

I've been seeing Elana for 5 years and working with her has absolutely changed my life. I've been…read morein therapy most of my life and have never been able to make progress like I have with her. Elana is the perfect balance of what anyone would seek in a therapist: boundaried, kind, compassionate, but not letting you off the hook, super knowledgeable with so many techniques for treatment (SE, EMDR for example). I've always felt struck with how much she cares. She doesn't take notes during the session and yet if I've mentioned someone once during the years (and I've mentioned a lot of people) she remembers them and the situation - better than I do sometimes! She has amazing insights. This is not just talk therapy. This is a conversation and Elana gives you concrete tools for life. I really can't credit Elana enough for the changes that have happened in my life and the infrastructure she has helped me build. I've been in both individual and groups she has facilitated and I recommend her to absolutely everyone - as I have to many friends who are lucky if they can get in with her :)

I have worked with Patricia for fifteen years. She has given me tools for life and has helped me…read morefind my own power. When I started to see her I felt like I needed her. Now I see her because I want to. I think this is true healing. Thank you Patricia for being a guide to my own light.

I can't say enough good things about Patricia. My first experience with her and EFT (emotional…read morefreedom technique) brought me back from the brink of a very dark psychological state with just one session. She managed to disconnect my mental turmoil from the experience that caused it, virtually rewiring my brain to the state it was before my trauma. I was so impressed with what she does that I recommended her to my chronically depressed sister. A few sessions with Patricia and a 10 year suicidal depression was gone, blossoming into a whole new life for her. Since then she's helped my wife through issues and anxieties, and it is in great part to Patricia that my wife confidently home birthed our second daughter. Patricia is a modern day healer based solidly in science and research. She's wonderful. 10 stars wouldn't be enough to give someone who can help you release your fears and embrace your potential. I and my whole family LOVE her.

Ida is a good human being which makes her a great therapist. She genuinely cares about her patients…read moreand empowers them with practical and straightforward advice. She has a warm and welcoming nature about her that makes the sessions, especially the first ones that tend to be awkward easier to get through. she has a nonjudgmental approach. I would highly recommend her.

I have noticed that Ida has a natural skill for compassionate care, along with non judgmental…read morelistening. It's interesting how she does this along with also being able to be direct and quick to reach goals together. Most importantly, I like that she is honest and actually cares. Her heart is there in the session.

Before coming to Dana, we had unsuccessfully tried 3 video sessions with an online therapist at…read moreRegain. Online solutions like Regain just don't compare to the real thing. Dana offered us two emergency sessions on our first Sunday, and immediately got us from "taking space" with one of us in a hotel room, to back together at home. She has helped us increase our communication, and establish good boundaries and respect for one another. We have been able to get back to a place where we see a bright future together as a couple. Sessions with Dana are also fun and enjoyable - in no way a chore. So, so grateful for Dana!

Dana has been a member of the Los Feliz therapy community for over two years. She is a great…read moretherapist intuition surrounding emotional and mental issues. She has this ability to connect with her clients in an effortless way which makes the The therapeutic space feel safe and secure. I would highly recommend Dana if you're looking to explore and unearth past trauma and existential life questions.

I can not put into words how thankful I am for finding Empaths Talkspace! Amazing service and…read moresuggestions. It's been difficult to find a therapy group that works with my busy schedule. I hardly leave reviews, and they were so great I just had to leave one. Thank you so much! Can't wait for my next follow up!!!

Thank God for Talkspace. I had my first psychotic break in October of 1980. I am 64. I have coped…read morewith Paranoid Schizophrenia for 44 years. The chemistry between my therapist and I is perfect. She is a Phd named D'Ann. She lives in Georgia and I live in Buffalo. We are both Catholics. Both read a lot about religion. Totally on the same page politically. D'Ann has been a miracle. I have unexpected moments of grace and happiness. I retired 3 years ago and I was completely terrified. My terror was completely justified. I come from an intensely dysfunctional family. I was alone with the fridge all day. I was hopeful that i would walk a lot when I retired. I did not. I was hopeful I could work on a small business that I had been thinking about and wishing for. I started planning the business 41 years ago. I have wanted to write a book for 20 years. D'Ann is opening the door to ambition, more focus, far more productive behavior. I have taken myself out of the loop with my diseased sisters, brother mother, aunt, and niece. No relationship is worth your mental health. For 40 years my family tormented me and they really, really enjoyed it. D'Ann is a powerful and miraculous, healing woman. I appreciate her and the messaging 24/7 is MINDBLOWING. In 1983 when I had a massive, massive nervous breakdown it took me 4 years to get my life together again. Carelon Behavioral Health genuinely cares about me. My well being, my future, my happiness, my health. They allowed me to feel joy and hope. They allowed me to be a productive, happy member of society. I never, ever, ever goof with my medicine. I cannnot !! betray my friend D'Ann. I don't goof because with hard work and supportive kind friends my dreams will come true. D'Ann waves her magic wand over my messed up life and all the pain and anger and dysfunction and I make better choices and magically and miraculously I now have a pretty happy life. If possible I would like to give the administrators at United Health a pint of my blood. They gave me back my life. They wiped away my tears, despair and torment. Therapy works. Spend the money. Find a therapist who believes in you. The sky is the limit. It is likely you will find happiness and joy too. Schizophrenia is a cunning and baffling disease. Online therapy Rocks. God Bless - moe roos

Dr. Milgrim is a godsend. He is so knowledgeable and patient. I've to many providers throughout the…read moreyears and have never had a more compassionate and responsive provider as he is. Scheduling was quick and easy. I was able to see him right away. This is almost unheard of in the medical industry. I highly recommend him!

He's very experienced, especially with medication . But, He doesn't really listen to you or…read moreremember anything you've told him. So it's a lot of catching up each time. Maybe this is because he takes phone calls in the middle of your sessions. He's done this to me multiple times, and not just 1 call, multiple calls... where he's on the phone for several minutes. He asks "do you mind if I take this?" But doesn't wait for you to say yes or no just picks up his phone and begins having a completely separate conversation right in front of you. Turn your phone off or hire an assistant!!!! It's disrespectful. The phone is so loud I can often hear what's being said on the other end and it seems like a HIPAA violation. Then he returns with "sorry, where were we?" It's really bad "bedside" or "office side" manner. Not a fan. PS. The only other review that praises him with 5 Stars feels like a serious plant. It's this persons only review ever. I found it amusing. Maybe we just had completely different experiences... or maybe... you fill in the blank!