Please do not put a loved one here, I have a family member here and can never reach anyone. I have…read moregone days without talking to him. I have tried reaching the doctors, the case managers, the Supervisors, left dozens of messages, and even had admissions send numerous messages to the unit, dr, and case manager with no response. I have been fighting to get my family member moved due to the distance from me in case of an emergency, the lack of communication, and the extremely high number of medications to the point he can barely talk and has ended up hospitalized, and the same day he returned they added even more medications, putting his kidneys at risk, and STILL they refuse to transfer him. I have not seen my family member in 2 weeks and still have not heard from anyone there in 3 days. So PLEASE AVOID this place....

You call them for therapy, and they never call you back to give you an appointment. The therapist…read morechanges all the time, no one seems to stay.

Not every community has such a place, so Berks County is fortunate -- although I hope you and your…read moreloved ones will never need it. BWIC offers shelter, legal services, many special events (including Camp PeaceWorks, a social justice camp for teens in the summer), and much more. When will it end? It's tragic that domestic abuse is still condoned and accepted by our culture in more ways than you would think. One amazing thing to see is how many enlightened men support this organization, work for its mission, and even occasionally march in high heels. Here is their latest event, a heartbreaking and compelling Silent Witness walk for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. These are lifesize silhouettes of those who have lost their lives due to domestic violence locally, and you will even see children and animals. http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-on-October-16th.html?soid=1103098300939&aid=xTbDRtnNUTA

I cannot say enough good things about Janice Reichert who I have been seeing at Berkshire…read morePsychiatric for medication management of my depression and anxiety. When the current meds I was taking failed to help following the death of my beloved grandmother, Janice rolled up her sleeves and got to work looking for a solution. Janice might not be a "Chatty Cathy," but that's why I have a dog AND a therapist, however, Janice did spend a good amount of 1:1 time working with me learning what had transpired and what I was experiencing until she found a NEW combination of antidepressants and something to treat my anxiety and current insomnia in a safe but effective manner. Janice Reichert is an extremely intelligent woman and incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to medications and how they work in the body and interact with other meds. Those who find her cold may be misinterpreting the wheels that are always turning in her brain. I have witnessed first hand as she critically thinks of ways to help put her patients back on the road to solid mental health. I thank God that Janice was able to help me through one of the darkest periods of my life. Her knowledge of what meds would work for my chronic depression and acute symptoms no doubt helped pull me out of my deep depression and gave me back my life again. Thank you, Janice!

I am writing about this disgusting incident immediately after it happened because I do not want to…read moreforget one thing my wife had to endure. This morning on January 22, 2020 I received a text message from my wife telling me she was having suicidal thoughts. She has had depression issues for a few years & has been spiraling the past few months. I got her to come home from work & we decided to make an appt with her psychiatrist Janice Reichert at Berkshire Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Service. The secretary got her an emergency appointment at 12:15. We checked in at 11:55am & from the moment Janice walked out she had an attitude--she calls my wife's name & rolls her eyes. My wife politely asks her if she minds if I join them for the session. Janice just walked away w/o answering. She stood at her office door & my wife asked again if she minds for me to join them-- she just shrugged her shoulders & walked into her office to sit down at her desk. We followed in, my wife sat beside the desk & I took a seat on the couch across the room. Janice proceeded to quickly ramble off a time table of my wife's previous sessions & medications. Then Janice looks at my wife & says "now I get a note on my desk saying your suicidal." Janice rolls her eyes & says "so what do you want me to do" with her hands in the air. My wife was speechless, she immediately started tearing up & wanted to leave. At this point I stepped in & explained my wife has been seeing a therapist & has been on and off different medications for years but nothing seems to be working. If you know anything about depression, it is all trial and error trying to find one that works.... "she here is looking for help!" Janice proceeds to tell me if I'd stop talking over her she can explain. So I sit back & say please do... She proceeded to say the same exact things she said when we walked in, with more detail--Exact dates & exact medications. She finishes by saying "these pills aren't magic". The whole time rolling her eyes & talking down to my wife and I. It was the most disgusting & unprofessional thing I have ever witness in my life. At this point, my wife was sobbing & she proceeded to leave the room into the waiting area crying uncontrollably and calling for me to follow. Saying "I just want to leave". Before I left the room I told Janice her actions were unacceptable. Treating a person who already feels helpless & worthless the way she did was completely unacceptable. My wife came to you for help, You should be f***ing ashamed of yourself. I got the company managers # to file a complaint before we left. We are now on our way to the hospital. After this treatment, my wife is asking to be admitted. Only now did I realize that when the emergency appointment was scheduled it was probably scheduled during Janice's lunch break. I guess lunch is more important to Janice then my wife's life. I think Janice is in the wrong profession!!!!!!!! If I were not there to witness it myself I'm not even sure I would have comprehended the ugliness this woman treated my wife with. On the ride home my wife told me If I were not with her this could have possibly pushed her over the edge. I'm sharing this so it doesn't happen to anyone else. Please share, it may save a life!

Caring on-site staff in this environment of hard to find mental health services is kind of a…read moreunicorn. Online telehealth services are available but most can't even take your insurance. This is a small office with a warm feel to it. If you are lucky enough to find an opening with one of their counselors, I recommend it.

In short: I DO NOT recommend PA Counseling Services. While the staff seem to mean well, I…read moreexperienced them to be ineffective and unprofessional. I asked for an assessment of my 7 year old daughter's diagnosis of GAD from when she was 5, but despite directly asking for a fresh assessment with observations from counseling sessions, I wasn't given anything specific, or even a treatment plan until after 2 months of counseling sessions. The treatment plan I was given was backdated 2 months, and it didn't list any symptoms for the diagnosis of General Anxiety Disorder. When I emailed and called, asking directly for supporting observations, evidence, or anything that would lead to a diagnosis of GAD, I was told I would have to schedule a separate appointment to discuss the diagnosis, which I'd have to pay for, in order to have them tell me anything. When I spoke with a manager to request more specifics, I was again told nothing in detail, but was told I had "the wonderful opportunity to get a second opinion somewhere else" and then they dropped my daughter from their counseling services. In my experience, PA Counseling Services will sign people up for indefinite counseling and refuse to give any rationale for their methods, which basically means they operate as a for-profit entity trying to extract as much money as they can from the people who use their services. I was really hopeful they'd provide professional expertise, but instead I feel like I was conned and my daughter was dropped as a patient once I exposed their fraudulent business.

Do not waste your money. He does not listen to you and seems to make judgments before meeting you…read more I would not go to him.

Exceedingly incompetent. He contradicts himself during the mental examination and the final…read moresummary, conclusion, and recommendations. The recommendations he provides put children at risk of harm, as he rules out that a person harmed a child, yet he mentions that the answers of that person were untruthful and questionable. How can you say a client did not hurt a child and note that the client's answers are untruthful? This reflects this psychologist's poor professional standards and highly biased attitudes. The least recommended person ever.

I attended a number of sessions with Beverly; she was extremely helpful in helping me to deal with…read more2 painful losses in my life. I find her to be caring, compassionate and helpful with advice and concern. If I could do so, I would go to her on a continuing basis (finances) as I found the sessions to be most helpful.

From the owner: I am a licensed clinical therapist who specializes in anxiety, depression, poor self esteem,…read morerelationship issues and trauma in adults, school age children and adolescents. If you or your child have been bullied, if there was verbal, physical psychological or sexual abuse or neglect in your childhood, I'd love to work with you. I take many insurances. I make people feel comfortable when they sit down to talk with me. I see Therapy first as an opportunity to give you some skills to relax and get some control over the physical symptoms that you might be having. Then we can address your thoughts and behaviors. If you would like to see what people think about my work, please check out the great reviews from some of my former clients over the years. Just Google, Beverly White Munsing, reviews. Thanks for visiting this site

Sanctuary Counseling has been a life changing place for me. I have worked with the same therapist…read morefor years who has been both professional and incredibly competent. The people here are always friendly and willing to work with a client according to their needs. They are LGBT friendly and inclusive, the offices have a homelike feel, and therapists and staff are genuinely warm people. I have recommended them, over the years, to several friends who have had overwhelmingly positive experiences. Scheduling is easy and consistent, billing is fair, and they have been wonderful during covid. I can't say enough positive things about this practice.

From the owner: Choosing the right psychology practice and finding a therapist is the first step toward wellness…read moreand healing. Sanctuary is a safe haven. It is a place of welcoming where we provide practical, client-centered therapy that always proceeds at your individual pace. We serve families, couples, adults, and children, and we offer flexible office hours in addition to secure, HIPAA-compliant tele-sessions for those who live at a distance. We are honored that you are considering making Sanctuary Counseling a partner in your wellness, and we welcome you to come, visit with us, and see whether what sets Sanctuary apart is what makes it the perfect fit for you.