I visited her for about two months. She is the traditional psychotherapist. She listens without…read morecommenting much. She does not direct the conversation or help you understand from a different angle or perspective. She has even fallen asleep in the middle of my sessions before. If you have a brain and can reason through problems I recommend seeing someone else because she won't help you much. If you cannot reason through a problem then I recommend you see someone else because she cannot help you either. She also cannot handle serious problems. She called back up in the middle of one of our sessions because she couldn't handle a problem. That was the last time I saw her. In short, I don't recommend her at all.

Dr. Beth was GREAT! During our talks, she focused on my thoughts and emotions. We were able to go…read moreover some really upsetting worries. Up to that time, I just couldn't handle the sadness. I didn't think I could ever stop crying over everything that I had lost. After about 3 months of sessions, I was able to be free from the deep pain. I now have more energy and happiness, thanks to her. I am better with family and friends, at work, and inside myself. I sent a friend to her who also had a good experience. She is very educated and compassionate. I highly recommend her.

A good therapist is hard to find unless you happen to call Dr. Judi Bucholtz. She is By far one of…read morethe greatest mental health professionals in the LA area. Anyone living in LA can tell you that there are therapists in every corner. Everyone can get a psych degree open up a practice and reiterate textbook mumbo jumbo but not everyone can adapt to the patient's communication style and offer aid in the way that best suits that individual. I have had my fair share of disappointing therapy sessions with "therapists" who are mostly there for their own self serving purpose or sit around and just "listen" without challenging me or giving me any direction or focus. Dr. Bucholtz is a cut above the rest and is a professional in every sense of the word. Aside from being extremely skilled in the field of psychotherapy and communication, she is an empathetic, understanding and an extremely effective therapist. Her dialogue is always geared towards enhancing the experience and elevating one's understanding of the situation at hand. There must always be a delicate balance between being empathetic while giving the patient his/her space, and knowing when to be assertive in an effort to elicit forward progression (in the session). This comes naturally to Dr. Bucholtz and she moves through each session with ease. If you are looking for a person who will just sit and nod their head you may want to look elsewhere, but if you are looking for a strong dedicated individual with many years of experience and exceptional communication skills then Dr. Bucholtz is the one I would recommend. She was my therapist for over 3 years and I owe a great deal of my personal growth to her.

Dr. Bucholtz is a fabulous therapist, because she will tell it like it is. She holds people…read moreaccountable for their actions, as any good therapist should. I can imagine some parents (especially those who have issues to work out) don't like to be told they may have issues they need to work on, or that they may be contributing to the difficulties their child may be facing. Some parents expect a therapist to be more of a mechanic - a person they can drop their kid off with, get it "fixed", and then pick it up like so much dry cleaning. Judi doesn't work that way, precisely because she cares about the child. This isn't to say she's not diplomatic. She is one of the most compassionate, caring people I know, which is why I continue to work with her. But I have also witnessed interruptions first hand - unstable individuals who insist they are more important than other patients Judi may be helping at the moment. This is, after all, Los Angeles. The sense of entitlement here is breathtaking - both in some adults and some of their offspring. I certainly couldn't do what Dr. Bucholtz does, on an ongoing basis. How she keeps her cool, sees through the agitation or attitude in patients for what it really is (usually pain), and manages to calm them down, is remarkable. I have seen my share of therapists, and am well aware that they can vary greatly in quality and competence. But therapy saved my life years ago. I rely on the tools I learned over the years to keep me sane, and my children balanced. Blaming the therapist because you or your child hasn't improved is like blaming your fitness trainer because you refuse to stick to a diet or exercise regimen. It just doesn't make sense. If you're not getting the results you expect, move on to another therapist (or trainer). Or, perhaps examine why, if the therapist is so horrible, you insist on sticking with the routine you say isn't helping. (For the record, in ten years of therapy, I never received a card from my therapist. Not once. I've chosen a therapist precisely because she's NOT my mom.) Your fitness trainer can't force you to exercise or stop eating cake. That part is up to you. A therapist can't force you to confront you demons and change your behavior. That's up to you. He or she is there to guide, reassure, and offer an understanding based in pathology. I am a great believer in the healing abilities of good therapy. I also believe a truly gifted therapist has to be capable of enormous compassion, patience, and wisdom. With some very abusive patients, it can be a thankless, tormenting, even frightening endeavor. Yet therapists like Dr. Bucholtz take it on daily, eager to guide the lost, confused souls to stability and calm. That's all any of us really want, isn't it? Insight? Understanding? Peace with ourselves? No one can provide a quick fix. But at the end of the day, every day, if you're willing, Dr. Bucholtz has your back. She is on your side. And STILL, whether you like it or not, she'll tell it like it is. Deal with it, and she will help you, with truth.Tell me that isn't what you're looking for.

Absolutely amazing. I've been dealing with heath anxiety for a while . Really at the end of the day…read moreit's generalized anxiety but with a focus on health. I had two different groups of sessions with her. The first go around went great . When we concluded I felt better. As time went on, I realized I needed more work . So we started again just like we never missed a beat . We concluded the 2nd go around and have been much better ever since . Something that I will always have to work on , but the tools and sessions I went through helped me greatly . Would recommend to anyone. Very caring, understanding and also worked though other issues as well

I first saw Lynne in 2004. I couldn't leave the house. I had suffered from anxiety for most of my…read morelife, but when perimenopause hit, I was a mess. Lynne saved my life! The exposure assignments she had me do empowered me. She had me yell at my anxiety and realize I have a choice to live with it or conquer it. Lynne is brilliant. She is highly trained in anxiety and panic disorder. She knows her stuff. I remember her telling me because I would ask her all the time, do you think I'll ever be normal again and be able to do things and she would say yes if you do the work. Lynne also helped me by communicating with my psychiatrist on what meds were working, and which ones were not. She helped me alleviate my fear to use anxiety meds through this difficult part of my life and not be scared of them. Even when we were doing telemedicine, I was still able to put myself in a place and imagine a scenario in my head where I had to deal with my fears. I just felt so safe and trusting with her. Lynne saved my life, I will always be grateful to her. I still have panic attacks once in a great while, but the tools Lynne left me with help me fight them and they don't escalate.

I had a pleasure to finally meet Dr Menije "in person" (Zoom) after I have been following her on…read moreInstagram for at least 2 years now. I have been a fan of her empowering messages about releasing self-perfectionism and embracing more self-love! So it was MY pleasure to have her as a guest on my podcast! I can tell by the way Dr Menije is sharing about her own life journey that she is definitely walking the talk of the messages that she has been disseminating. Dr Menije is warm, empathetic, has an amazing sense of humor, and really has her heart and soul in what she is doing. I am sure that the people she helps can say the same thing!

Araksi the receptionist refused to give me their NPI number which is public information, this is so…read morethe insurance would reimburse me but will not contact them at all for anything. Problems happen, so I asked to speak to Dr. Menije who is in charge to discuss this no response at all. Attached are photos of the pathetic response from Araksi.

There is no one better…read more Dr. Karine came into our lives in the darkest of times and helped our son to overcome his fears and gain the confidence and perspective he so desperately needed. She is helpful to parents and children and looks to help the family to heal. I have used her as an amazing parenting resource and both my kids have benefitted from check in sessions once in a while and deeper work when issues arise. I cannot recommend her enough!!!

Karine saved my life…read more I know this sounds dramatic but if you're really interested in changing your life please read on. I started seeing Karine about 6 years ago when she first opened her private practice. I was in one of the darkest places in my life. I had horrific intrusive thoughts, horrible anxiety, terrible depression and so on. I barely graduated high school because I was scared of being in class. I couldn't go on freeways, I was unmotivated, I thought life was getting pointless and was even having thoughts that nobody should ever have in their life. Prior to Karine I've been to many therapists and a couple of psychiatrists. Now I know there are many great therapists out there but the ones I experienced didn't seem to genuinely care, or they didn't know how to tackle my problem. That was never the case with Karine. Coming to Karine felt (and still does) feel like I'm taking to a family member. She GENUINELY cares about your life. She cries with me, she laughs with me, she remembers every detail of our previous conversations, and she will take your phone calls during the day if you need an extra boost. I started going to Karine as a boy who was scared of life and didn't know where I was headed. I was sure I was going to be "disabled" forever, my mom would complain that I didn't even have $2 to go to Taco Bell. It was a lot of work, and there where a lot of good and bad moments on my journey but now I'm a changed man. I have my own career, make over 6 figures, know how to deal with my emotions, and I even took a trip to Hawaii recently!! To give you an idea just thinking about driving in the freeway terrified me. This is more of a thank you to Karine. I want to thank you public ally for everything you have done for me. I want to thank you for believing in me when I didn't believe in myself. I want to thank you for always being there for me and genuinely having my best interests at heart. If anybody is still reading this and you feel like you need help in life, whether it be you feel anxious or even if you just feel lost, please do yourself a favor and see Karine. I promise it will be worth it.

I've seen my share of therapists, and know when a psychiatrist is "the real deal." Dr. Vause truly…read moreis: she is patient, attentive, kind, and deeply knowledgeable. For someone with such experience and expertise, she's extremely down-to-earth and approachable. I came to Dr. Vause at a time of change in my life (at work, with family, and in my relationships), and my stress was surging. My depression and anxiety levels were becoming hard to manage, and I was turning to drugs and alcohol to cope. Dr. Vause helped me get through it. In addition to counseling, she guided me through some challenging but needed adjustments to my medication regimen. Every med suggestion was explained clearly, Dr. Vause answered all of my questions, and I knew what to expect in terms of effects and side-effects. I never felt as if pills were just being pushed my way; she really wanted me to participate in my own treatment and understand her reasoning. In addition to the excellent medication recommendations and adjustments, she is a wonderful therapist. Since seeing her, I have felt much better, and have experienced real improvements in my life. Her combination of innate sensitivity, compassion, and deep medical expertise is quite rare. I feel completely comfortable and secure in this relationship, and am fortunate to have found this exceptional doctor. I know I am cared for as a whole person, not just a bundle of problems, and there's nothing I hesitate to talk to Dr. Vause about. Having her in my life is itself therapeutic and a source of strength for me. Thank you Dr. Vause!

Called today for an appointment based on positive reviews. Dr Vause answered and told me she was…read morenot accepting new clients (I also emailed her 2 weeks ago but never received a response); I politely advised her to update her website to mention this but she didn't seem to care. I asked for a referral (virtually every doctor has at least one other doctor they refer patients to) but she had NONE. She seemed completely unapologetic and I felt like I was simply wasting her time and she just wanted me to hang up. Obviously since she has no openings for new clients there is no harm to her business by posting this...only saving others from wasting their time. I am suicidal and need a doctor asap. But I don't need a doctor that lacks compassion and has no interest to help unless you happen to be an existing patient.

Very warma dn welcoming. Got right to the heart of the…read morematter, and without giving advice helped us discover solutions. grateful.

Susie is warm, welcoming, compassionate and has consistently and gently nudged me in the direction…read moreof growth. I feel completely safe, listened to and supported in my sessions. I regret not coming to her sooner!

I think she is a fine therapist, she has helped me out tremendously over the last couple of years…read more I only have kind words to say about her and her method of psychology. The quality of her understanding and professionalism is above all. The only negative experience is that she only meets through video. I am glad that I found her and reached out to her for assistance.

I cannot say enough amazing things about Jodi Rowe. From the very first time I met her she was…read morewelcoming, caring, down to earth and made me feel better about wanting to be better. Jodi came into my very dark life and flipped on the light switch. I owe her my life, my sanity and my happiness. I may never have realized the obstacles I had put in my own way, keeping me from health and happiness. I recommend her to anyone, both young and old. She is amazing at what she does, but more importantly she is an amazing human being. JD Neighbors