I am writing this review with deep concern and disappointment regarding the treatment my fiancée…read morereceived at this facility. She entered the program genuinely committed to her recovery, and did everything in her power to get the help she needed. Despite her good intentions and kind nature even while struggling her experience here was not only unsupportive but also actively harmful. First and foremost, there was a serious incident of overmedication. Staff administered so much Phenobarbital that my fiancée became disoriented and fell face-first to the ground. Staff members admitted, in their own words, that they had likely "given her too much Pheno." Such mistakes in medication management are extremely dangerous and unacceptable, especially in a detox environment. To make matters worse, no incident report was filed until I confronted management about it, raising serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and patient safety. Furthermore, the behavior of certain staff members was appalling. One staff member in particular, Mohana, treated clients as if she were a dictator rather than a caregiver. Her disrespectful attitude toward vulnerable individuals who are detoxing is completely out of line. I was told about clients being called derogatory names, including being called a "bitch," and being threatened with discharge at the slightest sign of protest. This is not only unprofessional it is abusive and retraumatizing for people who are already at their lowest point. When my fiancée tried to stand up for herself against this mistreatment, Mohana was "frightened" to the point of "tears" and sought help from the facility manager, Steven Gomez. Mr. Gomez's response was to immediately discharge her without properly investigating what had happened, despite other staff (notably Leo and Sarah, who acted with much more integrity) confirming that Mohana had provoked the situation. He was also unaware of the overmedication and the physical altercation where a male staff member forcefully grabbed my fiancée another clear violation of patient rights and safety. Again, it is unacceptable for any staff member to put their hands on a client. Adding insult to injury, I was not given a full or honest account of the situation when contacted by the facility, even though I was listed under her full Release of Information (ROI). This lack of communication is both unethical and a breach of policy. It is clear from our experience that this facility is plagued by poor management, favoritism, and a lack of structure. There is a severe disconnect between staff members, and some seem unqualified or unfit for their roles. The only positive interactions we had were with Leo and Sarah, who treated us with honesty and respect. We have reported this situation to JCAHO and are awaiting a response from the CEO, Brandon Fernandez, regarding what corrective actions will be taken. I strongly urge anyone considering this facility to look elsewhere if at all possible. If you have no other option due to lack of private insurance, be aware that you may not receive the care, dignity, or safety you deserve. No one should have to worry about being bullied, overmedicated, or physically mishandled when they are seeking help. I am deeply concerned for future clients, especially those who may not have anyone to advocate for them. This level of unprofessionalism and disregard for patient wellbeing could easily lead to tragic consequences. I hope this review helps others make an informed decision and that the facility takes immediate steps to address these serious issues.

Cannot say enough good things about CriHelp.i take girls out to meetings whenever I can. This place…read moresaved my life about 18 years ago. They are still saving lives and doing it ethically. We need more places like this in Los Angeles.

Thank you for a lovely visit and get-together with alumni. I graduated from VCCC fifteen years ago…read moreand still have a successful practice, thanks largely to the training I received there. I so happy to see that VCCC is still a thriving training facility with a great community of therapists and leaders. Andrew Abrams

I found my therapist here 5 years ago (still seeing her in a different location). In that time,…read moreI've recommended VCCC to many friends who have also found great help here. I can't recommend this place enough. Regardless of what kind of therapy you're looking for, I think you can find a stellar counselor here.

I was able to obtain a certificate with Ms.Sylvia.She is amazing.Took her time and knowledge to…read moreinspire the next individual.Very kind of her in how she got to know her students and got them to their next journey in life!

One day my wife told me to get out. It was a life devastating moment. In the blink of an eye I lost…read moreeverything, my home, my wife, my daughter, my world. One of the issues she had was that I got angry a lot. I was never violent... but I was angry. We had lost all of our real estate when the bubble burst in 2007, and that constituted millions of dollars that I came into the marriage with (my wife had nothing but debt when we married), so I WAS angry... because much of our loss was due to her credit card purchases that ruined my good credit so I could not save us. Yes, I was angry. When she told me to leave it was only temporary (at the time), dependent on my getting help not to be so mad. So Within 3 days of my expulsion I enrolled in an anger management class at Village Family Services. It was a voluntary enrollment so I only had to go for 12 weeks. The other men in the group were all there by court order (many for over 40 weeks), and they had to fill out paperwork every session and turn it into the court for credit. But the entire experience was very sobering. There was only one other person in the class that had not gone to prison for violence. And everyone had a story of woe that was far greater than mine. What was surprising was that most of the men in the class (no women), were still with their spouses or significant others, even though they were imprisoned for doing bodily harm to them. I felt instantly like a fish out of water. But I hung with the class and I learned to love the guys and to respect the teacher. In the end I got a lot out of simply being in a talk group with a bunch of other men (most of my world is filled with women, not men, and there is a big difference). There was a comradeship that was empowering in it all. The way it works at Village Family is this... if you can prove financial hardship they will reduce your fee to $10 per session. If not, it is $20. There is not full coverage insurance available here. You sign in every night once a week and then fill the room. There are handouts, questions from the facilitator, and even videos to watch. Once we had a pizza party. The best part of the experience was when one of the other guys finished their round of sessions and was leaving. It was a celebration of success. My departure was not so glorified because I was an anomaly... not quite the model abuser, and maybe even the victim of abuse myself as it turned out. But I miss the comradeship. And I recommend to anyone who went through what I went thorough to think about )oining a talk group like I did, )ust to see that you are not alone.

In just a few minutes Dr. Nina helped me realize why I react in certain ways in certain situations…read morethat have impacted my relationships. She listens and cares. I've had bad therapy sessions in the past that have made me skeptical, but Dr. Nina is amazing and completely helped me see the benefits of therapy.

Nina is amazing! The building is lovingly maintained and beautifully decorated. The therapists are…read moresweet and caring, and listen to you to help you.

Adriana is not only well rounded as a mental health professional, but also as a leader in her…read morefield. I have had the honor and pleasure of consulting, networking, and building awareness of need for mental health for Latinos in collaboration with her. She truly is an inspiration for therapist who are looking to build a platform that inspires, transforms, and gives back to the community. It is with high regards that I recommend Adriana as a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, and consultant.

Adriana is a warm, empathetic, and professional licensed therapist who is well-versed in trauma…read moretherapy. I have worked with her for 5 years and would highly recommend her. She is friendly, understanding, and truly cares about her clients!

I messaged Alyson on yelp asking her if she was available TODAY. & she was able to see my…read moregirlfriend a couple hours later. She was SO SWEET over the phone so I knew my girlfriend would feel comfortable. My girlfriend has been feeling a little "cloudy" I guess you can say & I've been to therapists before so I know how helpful they can be. I explained to my girlfriend that it can be scary - opening up to a stranger - but I promised her that it would make her feel better. She was in there for about an hour (the most anxious hour for me from the waiting room but thank goodness they have that soothing music playing) at around 6, Alyson came out to bring me into the room. I sat on the couch & my girlfriend was a COMPLETELY different person. She looked relieved & happier. When we walked out of the office, she broke down crying, hugged me & said "thank you so much for finding her for me." She told me how she is going to go back again because she really liked her & she already had felt a difference. Get you or your loved one struggling with anything an appointment with Alyson. You won't regret it.

Alyson is a warm, approachable, insightful therapist who listens and picks up on the right thread…read moreof our narrative that needs to be explored. My husband and I started going to learn better strategies for stress relief and overcome our different levels of depression and anxiety. He and I do have a great friendship and she recognizes that so she gives us strategies that we can do to ground ourselves instead of spiraling which can be upsetting in the least if we're both spiraling. I look forward to seeing Alyson every week because she can help guide us into a more adulting behavior patterns.

My mom needed to have her fingerprints scanned. I called them and they do walk ins and…read moreappointments. Super friendly and quick service.

Hello and welcome to my brief yet accurate review. I came here for live scan services only. Needed…read moreit for a potential job opportunity and it was close to where I'm currently located. Fortunately I picked the right place. Very accommodating to a changing appointment time, fast and efficient professional process. Perhaps seven minutes in total. Parking was the only issue I encountered. Street parking is a challenge and decided to park in back in a reserved spot. Was told it was ok as the process would be quick and as I wrote, indeed it was. Alondra was the person who helped me get it done, very nice and new her buisness well. Highly recommend this place if you need this type of service done and would imagine they excel in all the services they offer. Thank you Alondra!

My wife and I got certified as a Resource Family (Foster Parents) through Penny Lane and the…read moreclasses and staff were incredible. Their team is very supportive and they help you through every step of the process. Once certified and placed with a child they are there to help basically 24/7 with resources and strategies. If you're considering becoming a Foster or Foster-to-Adopt family I would highly recommend Penny Lane be your FFA.

Penny Lane team is outstanding. The staff make themselves available to meet their clients needs.read more

Wow, I just randomly went to share The Center with a friend and found their Yelp page full of…read morenegative reviews. I guess it makes sense because this is exactly the sort of business you take for granted and forget to review - unless you've had a bad experience. Funny how we will race to our keyboards to proclaim the best doughnut or latte but totally forget something which has made a positive impact on our lives. My teenager has seen two counsellors here in the last couple of years. She ADORED the first one and made great progress. Because of the nature of the Center as sort of a first stop after graduation her counsellor moved on and she was very reluctant to see another. I thought about paying the literally 3X as much to see the former counsellor in her private practice but decided to contact the coordinator, Cami to see if we could get in with someone new. She was super helpful and professional and matched her with a new therapist. Every week my daughter says after her session "well, she's not _____" but also every week she is making progress. Maybe lightning didn't strike twice (and believe me, we had tried several other businesses with abysmal results first) but her new counsellor is professional, compassionate and competent. Especially for those parents out there struggling to get someone referred by their child's primary care provider ... and I know that one. Spent WEEKS calling to find nothing through referrals. With their sliding scale I actually pay around what the co-pay would have been without nearly pulling my hair out to find someone through insurance. The intake forms are long but not dissimilar to what we experienced at other businesses. The difference here is that they stay in communication with you and let you know what is happening. This has worked out so well that even my EX HUSBAND now sees a provider through The Center. Give them a try.

I had a very unprofessional experience here at "the center for professional counseling " …read more After several months of seeing a counselor, she abruptly ended my sessions with no explanation. Said she could not tell me why but her manager CAMI could if I wanted further information. Being that her and I had established a strong counselor/client relationship, I was completely blind sided and confused. . At first I was disinterested in more information as I was very upset to hear this news. After a few days, I ended up reaching out to her manager CAMI several times via phone call/voicemail and never got a response In life we all have our triggers , mine are rooted in trust and abandonment. As you can imagine, this event pushed both buttons. At the end of the day, I chose to except the outcome and move on . Deciding to trust in myself and make the choice to be ok without answers. There are individuals who seek therapy that are on a thin line. This event shook me and I would consider myself a pretty stable being. It took me about a year to write this partially because I was embarrassed to share this info. My hopes is that, this post wakes up those at this center. As a counselor , you should never leave a human worse off than you found them. I entered therapy just wanting to do some spring cleaning within myself and left therapy feeling mishandled. I spent months sharing about my life's intimate experiences only to log onto my session one day and be dismissed.

12 years ago in LA, my roommate gave me Dr. Judy's number because I was self-medicating and going…read moredownhill spiraling. I realized that my childhood trauma was resurfacing in my early 30s. I couldn't even go to the first session because I completely broke down just looking at her mind map over the phone. Just sobbing. Emotionally exhausted from suppressing years of childhood trauma and domestic violence, she gently took me through her methods and I quit drinking and smoking effortlessly. I have now returned to her this month to finish what we started. I have new awareness to my patterns that she literally insightfully gave me another breakthrough with one sentence. Processing and diving into her mind map gives your brain the ability to go where it needs to go. After over a decade of therapists, only Dr. Judy has been able to cut through the BS and guide me on my way.

The staff at the Psychological Healing Center are incredible! I've have had such incredible insight…read moreand progress that I had to leave this reviews. Thank you so much for everyone that helped me here. I've worked with others before and this staff truly made an impact and helped me during a difficult divorce with children involved.