Dr Grossi saved my life in 2009, after dozens of medications were tried, we went with a different approach.. Needless to say, my gratitude for him, and the awesome office assistant are profound. read more

Dr. Grossi is a compassionate and empathetic doctor who REALLY listens and is kind. My husband and I are both his patients, and we both highly recommend him. read more

"Not good" is an understatement, as this person is dangerous and unethical. He prescribed a horse dose of klonopin to someone I know for several years to "manage anxiety". In hindsight, it was legalized access to habit-forming drugs under the guise of treatment. His primary concern, it seems like, is keeping clients hooked to collect their money. read more

I went to Dr Grossi for about a year and a half to two years when I was around 14-15 years old (2017-2019ish). Looking back, I am now 21 years old and realize how awful this "doctor" was. He prescribed me Zoloft, which I have no complaints about, and I am still on to this day. The main issue was him trying to push benzodiazepines like Xanax, when I was only 14 years old and had barely even tried different medications. I distinctly remember him saying that these 3 medication options would be the only medications to ever help with my anxiety and depression. Eventually, he pushed Klonopin on me (a highly addictive sedative, not recommended for long term use ESPECIALLY in minors)... I was on it for a while (about a year) and when we went to him about emotional imbalances, he tried to diagnose me with Bipolar Disorder and wanted me to take even more medications. At this point, we had talked to my psychologist about the diagnosis and she was very shocked and did not agree with his judgment at all. I ended up finding a different psychiatrist who immediately started weaning me off of Klonopin and was extremely angered by Dr. Grossi's incompetence and obvious money grabbing tactics. The new psychiatrist also didn't agree with the Bipolar Disorder diagnosis.. as well as my family physician. At this point, I am convinced he just wanted me to go on more medications that he would earn commission off of. Not only was he trying to push these medications on me as a child, but every time I would leave his office, I would leave feeling hopeless. He made me think that I would never get better and that these medications would be the only thing to make life somewhat manageable. If you are reading this Dr. Grossi, PLEASE retire and stop harming more people... You have done enough to hurt this community. Also, after reading these other reviews, I see that he has done this same exact thing to multiple patients. read more

I've been seeing Dr. G for 20 years. He is a amazing human. He is all the things a good doctor should be. His girl at the front desk Chris is a major sweetie, she is great at insurance and calling in prescriptions for you He said we can Skype after I move to Reno, which would be awesome, it's just awful trying to find new doctors at this point in my life... read more

Back in 2014 Dr. Grossi put me on a very strong medication and left town with no doctor on call for him for 3 weeks. I spent 30 days inpatient psychiatric care due to the medication, I was very ill. Doctors need vacations but it was negligence not leaving a doctor on call. read more

Doctor Grossi is a doc who who'll LISTEN to what u have going on. He's smart. But he's also a human too, and I see people make comments on Yelp to discredit. All I say is I'm a veteran and I have full medical through the VA and I choose to go through this doctor because what the VA won't and can't, because VA is governed. Every doctor has each special skills. Doc Grossi, 'knows' his medications. He's not going to prescribe you gabapentin and trazodone and send you on your way, like the military started with me. Last, but most importantly is there office. The receptionist there, is the best on the planet and I'm not trying to kiss ass. But if it wasn't for her I don't know how the office would function LOL. read more

I thought about my review and was going to give 5 stars. then I had flashbacks about the wrong medication. What I would have liked if he had a follow up appointment or made me aware of certain side effects. Apparently I had taken a medication that broke me. However being an idiot I drank the koolaid and kept taking it thinking it would help. My mistake. Look if you're taking medication that works for you. Keep using it. If it's not working then make an adjustment. But check with your doctor. Don't self medicate. yes he has a great bedside manor but perhaps his old treatments may not help you. get a second opinion. read more

Someone please get rid of this pig. Where to start. First off, he is unprofessional and incompetent. He put me on the wrong medication for years, pushed bogus scams like green coffee bean just so he could get a bonus from these companies, and routinely insulted me during our sessions. He even went so far as to mock me when I was in the middle of a major depressive-psychotic episode. Grossi has contempt for his patients. He wrote a viciously condescending note so I could get disability while in grad school. He is very proud of himself for being a psychiatrist, which in another time was really an amazing accomplishment. But that's another time--today's world has doctors from all walks of life. In the case of Grossi, it also means incompetent pricks can practice medicine. This guy is a fossil from a brutal past when people with mental illness were vilified as inferior. Get rid of him. Oh also--those Economist and New Yorker mags he has in his office? It's not because he thinks its interesting for you--he just assumes that he's the only one who reads those, and that people with mental illness are incompetent idiots. His insecurity comes at your expense, as he wants everyone to think of him as this esteemed intellect, when really he's just an abusive hack. And: those reviews on here that praise him? They're written by him. They contain the same types of misspellings. This demonstrates his dishonesty as well as his contempt for you. Retire, a**hole. read more

I now have 19 months of sobriety. I came to Grossi with depression. He gave me Wellbutrin . I later complained of not sleeping, (I am an alcoholic-and now drug addict)and he gave me benzodiazepines, which I now know are highly addictive but I didn't know that. Shortly after using the Benzodiazepines I started to have cravings for alcohol again ( apparently benzodiazepines hit the same receptors in the brain as alcohol does, so the flood gates for alcohol had been opened up) then a few months later I was having trouble concentrating (alcohol and pills will do that to you) so he gave me a 2 minute " do you have adhd test" and prescribed dextromethamphetime. After about 2 years on all of that shit I ended up in rehab. Now I'm clean and sober. Stay clear unless you want crippling drug addiction. read more

Absolutely hands down the worst experience of my life. Based on Dr. Grossi's stellar Yelp reviews I gave his office a call, his receptionist was clear that I would need to pay $500 for a consultation as they do not work with Aetna. I was told to arrive at 2:15 pm and expect to stay 1.5 hours as this was the first visit. I in fact arrived at 2:00 pm to ensure all the necessary forms were filled out (including a very heavy handed legal document only allowing arbitration under his terms, not cool but desperate folks have no choice) . I was called into his office at 2:20pm and inquired how much time I have to to which Dr. Grossi replied, "as much time as you need". At this point I feel very comfortable and open up , I get very little feedback and then very curtly he says, "our time is done" and was told our session was over and I was asked to leave at 3:00pm (30-45 minutes short of set expectation), I expressed my disdain at his lack of professionalism and he could truly care less. How many legitimate businesses can charge $500 for 45 minutes? So what I learned in my brief 40 minute visit, he only works 2 weeks a month and would not be willing to work with me, unacceptable. His clueless receptionist should have made that clear during my call that he works half a month and spends the other half in some far off ranch. In addition the wonderful receptionist entered our session unannounced to confirm the dosage of the previous patient's prescription, absolutely astonishing. In my opinion Dr. Grossi has created a legalized drug dispensary business, based on his limited feedback during our session and the scheduling of back-to-back 45 minute client sessions with what appeared to be drugged out teenage waste cases. Parents, keep your kids away from this completely unethical and unsympathetic creature. Adults, you have been duly warned that this person will cause you permanent harm unless of course you need a fix. read more

I have just started with Dr. Grossi, but having finished venting in a scathing review of my previous pdoc, I wanted to come here and sing his praises a bit. Dr. Grossi takes the time to listen to and answer my questions, even going into details like the chemical composition of the drugs he is prescribing. When I had a bad side effect, his assistant talked to him and called me right away to tell me what he recommended (in that case, to stop taking the med). But the best thing so far is that he took a lot of time in our first consultation to diagnose me himself rather than relying on the diagnosis of my previous pdoc -- which turned out to be a good thing, because my previous diagnosis was WRONG! No wonder my meds hadn't been working well! It's too early to tell if the new med regimen is working, but I feel optimistic knowing I have a plan and knowing that I can trust Dr. Grossi to listen to me about side effects and help me find the right drug cocktail to keep me healthy. read more

Had seratonin syndrome and he yelled at me so I never went back because he said either you get on my meds or have depression and anxiety. Also got me addicted to benzodiazepines but I appreciate that he doesn't hold a stigma towards benzos. U read more

Like many other reviewers, I too had a problem with Dr. Grossi's seemingly low-consideration, pill-slinging approach to treatment. I came for a case of social anxiety, and was prescribed benzos to help. I thought, "great," finally a solution to my problem! However, he failed to mention the addictive nature of benzos, as well as the detriments of long term benzo use. When i found this out when doing independent research (thank god), I immediately cancelled my follow up appointment. On top of that Dr.Grossi and his receptionist seem to care little about their clients. I would stay away from this place for mild mental health issues. read more

Dr Grossi and Staff are extraordinary people. From the support up front to the care Dr. Grossi provides, they take a personal interest in your health and well being. I have seen many Physicians and all I can say is that it does not get any better than this! - A read more

First time visiting and seeking psychiatrist Help... Dr. GROSSI is amazing. Listens, he is not quick to put you on medication he does think about it before he does. Medication is not always the answer to solving the issue. Well, they do not take Blue Shield insurance, so I would like to continue to visit them but I have to find a new Psychiatrist that will take my insurance. I do recommend this Dr. He made me feel welcomed, heard, understood, and comfortable. read more

Been going to Dr Grossi on and off for the past 6 years. He has always been there when I needed him the most. I think most clients would agree. The way he comforts you with simple facts into conversation already helps and makes your decisions more clearer. I am very grateful for Dr Grossi being the kind flexible and informative professional he is. Appreciated deeply, & sincerely Kathleen. read more

I've been seeing and Dr. Grossi for almost 2 years. I started when I was dealing with post-partum depression. I had tried to find a psychiatrist for weeks with no success. Either doctors weren't taking new patients or they were booked for months. When I called his office and spoke to Chris, she recognized the urgency and got me in to see Dr. Grossi the same day. I don't think he prescribed medication the first visit or even the second. But he is a psychiatrist, so I don't see why people are so surprised when he prescribes medication. If you don't want medication stick with a therapist. I think he's a great doctor. He listens, he's kind, knows his stuff. Not one bit condescending like some older doctors can be. I highly recommend Dr. Grossi. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Grossi for a little over a year now. I am SO grateful for his expertise and for guiding me through treatment. I was always a little hesitant to take medication, but he really worked with me to understand the science behind how they work and took a conservative approach, which really helped me feel at ease. He's sharp too! And he listens. He was able to catch some issues I did not realize I was dealing with. My life has taken a big 180 since I first saw him last year. Its such a relief to finally understand my issues. I feel like I got my life back. His office manager, Chris, is also a gem. She is always there to help me out. I highly recommend Dr Grossi to anyone looking to understand their issues. read more

I recently had a medical emergency based on a new medication Dr. Grossi had given me. When I first started with symptoms, I called his office 3 times over 3 days and additionally sent an email. No response from his office. I ended up in the emergency room. I was diagnosed with a conflict of drugs prescribed by Dr. Grossi. Upon returning home, I contacted his office via email regarding the incident. I asked if they wanted/needed the name of the doctor I had been diagnosed by. The response from the receptionist was, 'If the hospital wants to call us they have our number." The response from his office was a complete surprise. I had been aware he had a second home out of state and spent 2 weeks a month there. I always assumed that wasn't an issue, due to the availability of phones. The fact of his absence is verified by Kavs R's 11/14/2008 review on the right of this page. Not calling to follow-up on a patient? Nothing I ever would have expected of Dr. Grossi or his receptionist. I would not have gone to him for 10 years if I didn't perceive him as good doctor. The details of the emergency event demonstrate he wasn't the right doctor for me. Please read "kavs R.'s" 11/14/2008 review of Dr. Grossi - "He's definitely not afraid to try combinations of certain drugs that may be contraindicated; combinations that the vast majority of doctors wouldn't even consider. Initially, I was very skeptical about this. It immediately occurred to me that I might be unwittingly participating in some sort of crazy personal research that he was secretly conducting, but my fears subsided quickly" This review demonstrates I wasn't the only patient he was trying unorthodox drug combinations with. Hopefully this individual didn't end up in the emergency room and a 48 hour suicide watch, due to Dr. Grossi's practices. read more

He's a great and experienced doctor. He's always just a call away. He's inadvertently helped our entire family and we really appreciate him

I am mortified to see all these high reviews. I took these high reviews seriously when choosing a new psychiatrist and thought he was great...until he took me off all my meds (that had been working fine) for 2 weeks and put me on another med that he just kept increasing the dose of every time I told him I thought I was not reacting favorably to the drug. I also told him that I couldn't not take a certain type of drug, but he put me on a similar one that left me in need of immediate hospital admission. I would not return to him if I were paid what he must make in a year. And the nice and smiling picture of the secretary? That is the only time in a dozen appointments that I ever saw her smile...the most sour receptionist I have ever encountered. read more

My son went to Dr. Grossi and was highly misdiagnosed and my son just went further down hill.. We felt all he did was push pills and didn't get to the root of the problem. Please do not go to him. We are now with a fantastic psychiatrist, Dr. Waikar in Los Gatos. Wonderful. Wonderful. read more

Ive been seeing Dr Grossi for over 10 years. This man has saved my life on many occasions. He truly is a caring doctor,very knowledgable about ALL aspects of his field. He's willing to try combinations of drugs to help in the most serious of manic/depressive episodes. Plus, he actually talks and gives advice whic most psychiatrist dont do. He is a very humble man,very well studied, and very compassionate and patient, and most of all honest. His receptionist, Chris is the best, she is like an angel sent from heaven, and can usually squeeze you in when youre in a dire situation. I highly recommend Dr Grossi, truly a great man and a great doctor read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Grossi for many years. I initially sought treatment for severe attacks of generalized anxiety. Thanks to Dr. Grossi I have not experienced an anxiety attack for almost 10 years. Treatment for mental illness is not an exact science. Different medications work for different people. Dr. Grossi is not the type of doctor who is going to have a patient walk in and say I have been to a different psychiatrist and this is the medication I want/need. There is too much abuse of psychiatric medicine and his ethics are above that. He is going to do his own evaluation of a patient before he dispenses any type of medication. So if you're doctor hopping, do not expect him to just hand you a prescription. He has ALWAYS listened to my input on how I feel, adjusted meds when necessary and has NEVER pushed meds down my throat. In fact we have worked to keep my medication dosage at an effective minimum. If I ever have a concern or question, I can either call the office or email Chris and I have always received a prompt response. I have emailed Dr. Grossi personally and he has also responded promptly. Not every doctor is a perfect fit for every patient - and not every mental illness can be treated 100% and it may take time to find the right medication for each person. As with any doctor, if you don't have a connection or feel comfortable with that doctor you should seek medical care elsewhere. My experience with Dr. Grossi has been positive; he genuinely cares, he listens and has always been responsive to my personal situation and needs. read more

Dr. Phip Grossi saved my life. I experienced deep depressions all of my adult life withhout any diagnosis to explain what was going on. Because I am smart, my moods and withdrawal was ascribed to some sort of genius. I thought that my sadness, streaming into months, was because of someone who I loved. So was my suspicion and impulsivity. The only escape from the deep shame and black pain was suicide. I'm the only person I know who has survived CPR. Suctioning my lungs hurt so much that I levitated off of the mattress: I couldn' the resist as my wrists and ankles were bound to the bed. Still, nobody recognized the source of my behaviours. When I was in my fourties, after decades of psychotherapy, I found Dr. Grossi. He is the first person to diagnose and treet me so that I am in control of my life. He gave me my life back. He is forgiving and accepting. He is brlliant. He saved my life, over and over. Give him a try. read more

Dr. Grossi is great! It took years to find a psych who is actually a normal human being! Dr. Grossi cares about side effects that bother you. I feel respected and valued in his office. I feel safe and comfortable there too. The office manager (Chris) is very helpful and genuinely cares. I definitely recommend Dr. Grossi if you want to be heard by your doctor and have your concerns properly addressed! read more

i was dr grossi's patient for 7 years. until i combined my mental heath dr with primary dr. but dr grossi saved my life snd made it better and gave me the answers i need to understand why i am who i am. chris is amazing you guys were great. i will never forget you. read more

I have been seeing Dr Grossi way over 10 years now. I have been depressed since I was 16 and until I met himI had just been "dealing with it" as best as I could. I have seen literally dozens of doctors in my life (I am now 54) and always felt lost and alone and felt all the other doctors were just throwing different medications at me to see if anything worked. After meeting Dr Grossi, we tried several different medications and found that something off-book worked wonderful for me. I now run my own business and my family sees a huge difference in me. Chris, his right arm at the office has always been a godsend to me. There are not words to express my gratitude to both of them read more

Dr. Grossi rocks! What a gem locally to find and get straight to the root of my problem and he is all about results! Changed my life and wouldn't trust anyone else. He is extremely knowledgable about medicines and he is easy going and not just interested in what insurance you have. I feel extremely lucky to have found my way to this office. His staff is very accommodating as well and quick to reply by email, too! One of the best decisions I made all year was to see Dr. Grossi. read more

Dr Grossi is an amazing doctor. He listens without judgement, but he will challenge you in order to get you to get honest with yourself and with him. He wants to HELP you get better - not just put a band-aid on your symptoms. So only go to him if you are willing to work. Because he will work to make your life better, but you need to do your part as well and he will help you to figure out what it is you need to do in order to make that happen. I know he has helped me by giving me my correct diagnosis, meds that are helpful and questions about my life that were provocative enough to get me to take a hard look at myself. I cannot say enough how insightful and helpful he has been to me gaining control over my bipolar and thereby gaining control over my life. Oh, and BTW, Chris, his office manager ROCKS!! She always does her best to get me in to see him as soon as possible when I need to!! Thank you, Chris. :) read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Grossi for over 10 years now. He is one of a kind. He has seen me through times when most doctors would have given up -he never did. He still hasn't, If I could award him a gazillion stars I would. When you ask Dr. Grossi something he isn't sure about, he doesn't give an pat answer, he'll opens up the browser on the computer and researches it and then talk with you about it.. I gone in for my appointment and there he was reading a text on different medical issues related to psychiatry. I admire any individual not just doctors who have a quest for more knowledge. His patients benefits from it and so does he, it makes me feel good to know that he is learning as he is helping us live. He listens and he hears. If you tell him you are still not feeling good or he sees how you are behaving he will do something aside from over react. Well I could write a book about how this man has helped me. Suffice it to say if you need a psychiatrist or even a second opinion this is the man I would go to, I would not him pass up. Someone like him not only comes by infrequently but is hard to find. He is truly the gold standard of doctors and human beings. read more

I have been going to Dr. Grossi for about 4 months now and honestly the only thing I could complain about it is one instance where I had a long wait time but it was clear the doctor was dealing with a lot of patients that day. His receptionist is quick with responding and VERY accommodating. She's always doing what she can to help me out with prescriptions and appointments and most doctors I've had in the past, receptionists could care less about the patients.. As for the doctor, I like him. He doesn't grill you with unnecessary questions but just treats your like a regular person having a regular conversation. He allows you to open up when your ready which I believe reveals trust and understanding.. So far everything has been great with his office and I'll continue to seem him until I'm persuaded otherwise! read more

Dr. Grossi, I am disappointed in you, a man who is highly educated. I came into his office seeking help for my problem focusing. Rather than getting to know my lifestyle, my family/home life, or anything else personal for that matter, he ran thru a routine ADHD checklist. Once we went through this absolute joke of a checklist, he quickly wrote me a prescription for Dextroamphetamine to focus during the day and Clonozepam to sleep at night. What a crime. He literally handed a perfectly healthy 21 year old man two of the most addictive drugs on the market. If I was not educated I would simply listen to the doctor and take the highly addictive, counterproductive drugs he prescribed me. It's doctors like this who ruin people's lives, hooking them on extremely addictive substances that never solve the root problem. The worst part of my visit to Dr. Grossi was the fact that he literally did not care about my situation. I tried giving him details about myself but he gave no thoughtful response and insisted on just running thru the checklist, handing me the medication, and sending me on my way. I even asked him if meditation and dietary changes could help me. He literally told me, "Nothing but the medication works". ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Meditation has saved my life... You should be ashamed of yourself Dr. Grossi. I hope you don't hand any other young people (who have their whole lives ahead of them) addictive drugs that can easily destroy their future and set them up for a life of dependency and struggle. read more

He is an amazing doctor. He has helped me tremendously. Within the first week of seeing him I felt so much better. He knows exactly what he's doing. read more

I'm actually shocked at the 5 star reviews. I went here based on these reviews, but I didn't have the best experience. Being my first time seeing this shrink, I was expecting at LEAST an hour long analysis since that had been the case with past psychiatrists I had been to. I was pretty disappointed when it turned out only being a 30 minute appointment. The appointment felt rushed and I didn't feel like Dr. Grossi really cared about my well-being and he seemed quick to put a label on what was wrong with me. And on top of all of that, I paid a whopping $500. read more

"Dr." Grossi is absolutely terrible. He should be stripped of his medical license immediately. My sister has a serious addiction to prescription medication and has battled with it for 3 years. She stopped for a year and a half until she started seeing Dr. Grossi. I called him after she started abusing the pills he was 'selling her' to tell him about her past and tell him that she was abusing the meds. He said if he had known about her history he wouldn't have prescribed her what he did. Less than 6 months after that conversation he is not only prescribing her the same depression and anxiety pills in large quantities that he was before, but he has also expanded it to pain meds (Norco - Why is a Psychiatrist prescribing Norco!! Send her to a real doctor if she has pain... She has spiraled completely out of control. Has been in two car accidents. Last week she took 60 Norco, which she should have never been prescribed in less than a week. He is irresponsible. He does not care about the wellbeing of his patients. He should be put in jail for the type of operation he's running. My sister says that he doesn't even talk to her when she goes in. He's a drug dealer hiding behind a diploma. I'm looking to take legal action, so would like to hear if others have similar experiences? read more

I decided to write a review because the high ratings in yelp are misleading. But I did noticed other people on Yelp had an AWFUL experience similar to mine so I want to warn others. I went to see this man about 5 years ago because I was new to the area and needed someone to manage my depression and anxiety medications. It was the worst experience in my life with a psychiatrist. After speaking with me for about 35 minutes he immediately said I might have bipolar disorder and wrote me a prescription for lithium. He never told me about getting my blood levels checked or anything! I knew someone who once had lithium poisoning which is why I was aware of the need to get blood levels checked. The way he just prescribed medication so quickly seemed completely reckless and unprofessional. I knew better than to follow his advice and ended up paying an expert at Stanford in bipolar disorder over $1000 to confirm that I did not have bipolar disorder but anxiety and depression as every other therapist and psychiatrist had told me. I hope this review will spare others from the traumatic experience I had with this man. read more

My 14 yr old son has been seeing Dr Grossi since he was 10. He is a very kind and well rounded person in addition to being very good at psychiatry. He doesn't just dispense meds, he talks to you and takes the time to figure things out. I have been to many psychiatrists and I find him to be one of the best around. read more

Dr. Grossi is the best. He is compassionate, understanding, non-judgmental and sure knows his craft. I highly recommend him.