We went to see Meg 6 months ago with huge problems or so it seemed. The first few appointments are…read morerough but things brighten a bit after a few sessions. My husband and I are by no means "fixed" however we are living a much better life and headed in the right direction. Meg's approach is honest, friendly, sincere, fair and funny.

From the owner: Our therapists work with couples, families, and individuals. Our areas of specialty include: couple…read morecommunication, trust issues, premarital preparation, and intercultural concerns. Couples walk in our door seeking help for a variety of problems. They walk out better equipped to deal with the miscommunication and mistrust at the heart of their troubles. Whether you're about to walk down the aisle, adjusting to a major life change, or coping with infidelity, we can show you the path forward.

The front desk and billing staff is among the most courteous and efficient I have worked with! The…read morecounselor I am working with is caring and professional. The practice does offer both in-person and telehealth options across quite a few locations. I highly recommend this practice to anyone who is seeking care!

So where do I start. The desk staff are polite. They are one of the few offices that took my…read moreinsurance, so I had little choice. The professional staff could use better bedside manner. They seem to grow more frustrated as time goes on. The staff prescribing medicine could be clearer; their verbal instructions didn't always align with what was on the bottle. Their billing system could be better, but that is minor. I feel they are genuinely good people but they fail in a few key areas of service.

Dr. Fuertes has been seeing my child for almost 3 years and we think she is wonderful! She takes…read morethe time to talk to you and then listens to what you have to say, which is appreciated as it happens so infrequently with doctors. We can't recommend her enough!

Professionally, I have worked with many child psychiatrists over the years, so the bar was set…read morepretty high when seeking one for my own children. Dr. Fuertes is one the most kindest, compassionate, and supportive doctors I've ever met. She asks all the right questions and actually listens and reflects on not only what the parents have to say but especially what the child has to say. It is a hard decision to medicate a child, and Dr. Fuertes takes parents' concerns very seriously. But the reality is a low dose of a medication can go a long way in helping alleviate the symptoms of a child and greatly improve their lives and those around them. I would follow Dr. Fuertes to the ends of the earth to treat my children, and I recommend her to everyone I know.

Columbia Counseling offers a broad range of services from adolescent, to eating disorders, to…read morepre-marital, and relationship counseling, to personal counseling needs. I have used them to develop strategies to help deal with several scenarios, and have always felt that the counselors there (I've seen three) try their best to understand the situation, and work through several possible goals and paths until you find the one that best suits your needs. With so many professionals on staff, there is a very good chance that you'll find one that "clicks" for you. Don't be afraid to keep trying new ones until you find the right one. They are not one-size-fits-all. Columbia Counseling Center also participates in several insurance providers.

My experience with Alisha Shim at Columbia Counseling was extremely disappointing…read more I felt significant pressure to discontinue controlled medications, and the tapers that were recommended for me did not feel medically safe. During one taper, I was unable to sleep for nearly a week. I emailed the office early in the week asking for help, but I did not receive a response until after 6:30 p.m. on Friday. When Alisha finally replied, I was essentially told I had run out of options. I had requested a non-controlled medication to help with the insomnia, but that request was denied. My primary care physician later prescribed the same type of non-controlled medication I had requested without hesitation, and it worked. On multiple occasions, the taper instructions were written in such unusual doses that my pharmacy was unable to fill them without clarification. As a result, I went several days without my medication while waiting for the prescription issues to be resolved. During a separate taper, I developed significant withdrawal symptoms, including "brain zaps." At my final appointment, I told Alisha I was at my wits' end and explained what I was experiencing. Rather than addressing those withdrawal symptoms, the recommendation was to further reduce my anxiety medication. That was the point at which I lost confidence in my care and decided to leave the practice. I was also told that she could not legally prescribe certain medications. That explanation was confusing to me because I had previously been prescribed one of those same medications in the past. Whether the issue was practice policy rather than a legal restriction was never clearly explained. In my experience, my concerns were not adequately addressed, and I felt there was greater emphasis on reducing or discontinuing controlled medications than on safely managing my symptoms and withdrawal. My experience at Columbia Counseling changed noticeably after Carroll Health took over, and I no longer felt I was receiving the same level of patient-centered care. Based on my personal experience, I cannot recommend Alisha Shim or this practice. I wish I could give a -star rating. I was a patient for over 15 years

I rarely leave reviews but I couldn't pass the opportunity to share how gifted Dr. Reedy is and how…read moremuch she's helped me. I've sat on several marriage therapist's couches and NONE of them had the ability to diagnose and recommend solutions like Dr. Reedy. Her approach seemed to be that the marriage is the sum of the two people, so it's imperative to start with the pieces, not the sum. She help to explain and articulate messages so parties feel heard and can voice their opinions without attacking one another. She is direct and provide honest feedback and helpful homework to get to resolution. I highly recommend Dr. Sheela in your search for a therapist! She is the best!

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My teenage daughter was referred to The Family Center by a slightly older neighborhood teen also…read morestruggling with similar issues. My daughter really connected with her psychiatrist, Dr. Nicky Lankarani, and also felt as if she had been heard and understood by her psychologist Dr. Krystin Wessner. These two mental health professionals, in combination, have helped my daughter to become better adjusted and more motivated at school and in life in general. I highly recommend them and The Family Center!

Sadly, when in crisis, I cannot rely on the Family Center. My daughter has been a patient there for…read moresome time, for anxiety and depression. Recently, when my daughter was struggling and were seeking our psychiatrist's support, neither we nor the emergency room could get a call back for 2 days. The receptionist at the main phone hung up on me when I demanded that somebody please help us. Parents with struggling teens need empathy, support and responsiveness. The Center DOES NOT deliver.