Cal TMS has been a life saver for me. I came in with severe depression to the point I was having…read moretrouble functioning day to day taking care of routine activities. TMS has improved my sense of self-worth, minimized severe depression and helped me retrieve my mental acuity which shuts down when family or friends have been unkind. I forgot to say that I have had depression for many years and PTSD. I am so glad i found Cal TMS. It is a miracle in healing depression.

I am about to complete my second round of TMS here and I honestly keep finding reasons to come back…read morebecause I love the staff so much! I love starting my mornings with Chelsea and Cynthia 5 days a week! I don't know what I'm going to do without them! They are so knowledgeable and friendly. They make me excited to go in for treatment every morning! I now do therapy once a week with Dr Chapa who is equally as amazing! I look forward to finding more reasons to come back especially when they start doing Spravato! Thank you for all you do Oceanside CalTMS!

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!!!! Initially comes off great but then that fades quickly. One of the worst…read moredoctors I have come in contact with. He doesn't listen, is very disrespectful, disorganized, and just down right a rude guy. Absolute clown! You can get better care elsewhere!

Dr. Matalon has been absolutely fantastic. Been seeing him for just about 2 years now and we have…read moreseen great results from his guidance and recommendations. Scheduling is easy and he responds quickly. As it's well known that it can be difficult to find a psychiatrist that isn't already booked by hundreds of patients so it was great to find a Dr. that could help us. I would recommend him to others and I'm always very cautious as to whom I endorse.

Dr Mirow is the reason my daughter is doing as well as she is. He is just brilliant, that about…read moresums it up. No judgement, encouraging, informative and supportive. Has gone above and beyond for my girl. I've done business with this office for years. Years ago, the office staff was just a hot mess. Miscommunications, lost papers, overcharges, etc. THINGS HAVE CHANGED FOR THE BETTER!! MUCH, MUCH BETTER!! The staff are friendly and have gone the extra mile for my daughter. OK, sometimes you have to call 2-3 times, but mostly things get handeled on the first call. Just be persistant. They want to please.

This man saved my life. Literally. I suffered from crippling depression for most of my life. I…read morewent to countless counselors, therapists, psychiatrists and other mental health care professionals. None helped much, most usually gave up on me eventually. By some miracle, I found Dr. Mirow. He worked with me for a year, trying every type and combination of medication. He never gave up; remained kind, supportive, understanding and encouraging the whole time. He at last came up with a combination of medications that worked -- I have remained on this regime for over ten years, with minor tweaks here and there. I have not suffered from any serious bouts of depression since then. This man is a hero! He is professional, knowledgeable, and informative. His office staff is mostly personable, professional and efficient, as well. I recommend this man more than words will ever be able to express.

As I've said before, I'm 54 and have been around the block more than once. I truly came to hate…read morepsychiatrists a long time ago. They were nothing more than pill pushers, fueled by the pill manufacturers, and not out for my welfare. Every time I took a med, I would have a bad side effect, including having my tongue blow up, or I'd go into withdrawal with no support, not even from the ER doctor, let alone my psychiatrist. In 2008, I waited in the ER for eight hours to get a Benedryl, just so I could sit still. It was pure torture. I decided I was done with psychiatrists and my primary care physician has been prescribing a low doze of anxiety meds. But lately, I've been diagnosed with PTSD and my counselor wouldn't see me unless I saw a psychiatrist. I thought this was shitty. I was going to get the meds and then not take them. Dr. "I" as people call him was a welcome surprise. He not only listened to me, but he didn't push me out the door with a sample of my latest drug of choice in my hand. He is the real deal and even though I live in Escondido, I think it is well worth fighting the traffic on I 78 to get to see him. He advised me to exercise, not in a gym but just to get outdoors. I haven't had this kind of advice since the later 1970s before the pill industry took over. He started me out on a low dose of antidepressant. Says I may not be Bipolar at all. Before, I was diagnosed Schizo-Affective without any symptoms at all. I've seen this same thing happen on Dr. Phil. Psychiatrists diagnose people with all kinds of disorders and their real problem is more familial. I can take a half a pill or even one quarter. The choice is mine since I have PTSD from the side effects of psychiatric meds alone. I was very happy to find Dr. I. and couldn't wait to give him a recommend. He is well worth investigating if you are looking for help. He isn't going to dance you around like the many other psychiatrists (pill pushers) that I have found in North County. He looks at the whole person.

He arrives 20 minutes late. He comes with his preconceived notions and doesn't listen to the…read morepatient. His philosophy on addiction is ridiculous, you can get used to anything and he does not listen to your individual needs based on the past, nor does he care he comes to you with his preconceived beliefs, and he's not listening to you. He was backseat driving my prescription and wrote it in a way that couldn't even be filled, I reluctantly agreed because he was bullying me into his line of thinking, which is not how you treat someone. I had already been trying to see two other doctors who were so junior that they were not comfortable with my unique health issues, renal stage four and ADHD extreme with minor PTSD . He went into a rant telling me that I should be much less of a dose which I had been on before which doesn't work. His knowledge of outdated and so is his level of service. This man truly has a God complex. I would run away as fast as you can. Upon contacting him several times in the afternoon on Friday no one could return my call or do the necessary paperwork and then when reached out to you on the weekend, he ignored all the request from the pharmacy run away from this doctor. He is not caring for you. And for a final note when I contacted him in the morning to put in my prescription, he didn't even know who I was and didn't do it for a little while which left very little time in the afternoon for it to be corrected yet no one was there to answer the phone and no one returned a call for hours and then was the weekend and you know how that goes

I was referred here by my physician. Recently began TMS therapy and I am so happy I came. The…read moredoctors and nurses are so kind and welcoming. Everyone makes you feel comfortable and at ease. I am already telling friends and family about this treatment option for their depression needs. I am extremely thankful for their support.

Have been going back and forth since may with "Rayesa Rivera" It's now almost the 3rd week in June…read more I've sent my ID twice my insurance twice explained to her I had a PPO the first time we spoke to her ask me if I have an hmo after I sent her my insurance twice . She obviously hasn't run it . I've been trying and trying and she won't answer questions I've asked . I'm so over it. Really bad receptionist . Please advise. I have the multiple email "threads" documented to share with her supervisor if you want to see how incompetent she comes

My names is Christina C and just want to express my life gratitude to Dr Simpson for helping me…read morethrough some difficulties I have had in my Life. I highly recommend Dr Simpson, she is compassionate and understanding. Thank you Doctor

Kind empathetic and and great deal of knowledge that helped my family deal with some difficult…read moreissues

Dr. Reed was my doctor for over a decade. She was a true professional with a caring heart. If it…read morewould be possible, I would treat with her once a week indefinitely. The ugly things that have been written here are ridiculous. Also, she tragically was diagnosed with an ugly disease. People should be kind and cautious of what they write.

I began with a phone call and being placed on a wait list which was about 2mos out. I got a call…read moreback about 2wks later for a next day appointment. I took it. From there we have had two face-to-face appointments, one FaceTime emergency call, and countless text messaging interactions. We have gone through a gambit of medications (I think five), before finding one that works (I'm on month four now of this med! Yay!). She is very accessible, caring, diligent. In response to other reviews, please keep in mind (readers) that interpersonal communication varies between individuals. That, and while not trying to negate feelings or experiences, some mental health diagnoses come with paranoia (or just a feeling of un-trust). I can speak from experience that on my first appointment I wanted to scream, run out of the room, etc. but NONE of it was BECAUSE of Dr. Reed--however, I did have to fight the urge to direct it at her. I won the battle that day, thankfully. Please take reviews about mental health care with a grain of salt. Anything worth doing is worth doing right and if you care about your mental health to the fullest (and understand the impact it has on others') then you'll be understanding of the possible wait times. Expect 1-3hrs for a thorough appointment (or delay).

We consider ourselves fortunate indeed to have gotten our loved one into Crownview, one of the few…read moreinpatient/outpatient mental health care facilities that addresses three vital aspects of treatment: the underlying mental health issue, self-medication and substance abuse resulting from that issue, and re-entry into the real world, with vocational and job-seeking assistance. Although the institute is not cheap, its many caregivers provide thorough assistance in all aspects of rebuilding a troubled life. Treating mental health is a daunting task, nothing is clear cut and many maladies are impervious to the best care. Nevertheless, Crownview has been wonderful for us so far. The client gets priority at CCI, and family dialogue with caregivers could be better. Nevertheless we feel lucky to have found Crownview. It deserves five stars.

They drug you up and you become a zombie. Threatened to put me out in the street…read moreif I was not med compliant. Kept submitting to insurance to keep me even after my 30 days were up. No reason to keep me longer but somehow kept submitting to insurance to keep me for up to 2 months. Staff friendly but they keep you in the dark about your treatment. And no communication as to how long treatment will be. They made $60,000 a month off of me and I feel like death. Slept in a broken bed for almost the entire time. Yoga instructor that came had us do unsafe yoga poses with block and hurt neck and back which led me tot he er and no one would accompany me. Forced meds, no one returns calls, empty threats of more residential time, told my husband to freeze my credit cards to prevent me from leaving( although it's voluntary) was refused a visit from my family who were concerned about me. If you react negatively to the violence that occurs in the house they use it as an excuse to add more time. They just want your money and do not care about you. And reviews are correct. Everyone gets Ivega and drugged up and sedated so you stop complaining about he horrific conditions. The patio furniture is rusted and completely broken, cigarette butts everywhere and vaping in the house. Dr. Meldon was rude and obnoxious, I kept telling them how homesick I was and needed to leave and they just added more time convincing family you aren't ready. Other reviews are correct. You get isolated from the rest of the world and then discharged home after not being in society for great lengths of time. . I don't know how I will recover from this traumatizing experience. This review is for the residential co occurring program. Do not go here.

Dr. Murphy is a wonderful doctor. Very thoughtful and thorough. Unkike many who push medications,…read moreDr. Murphy is careful and cautious in prescribing just anything. He listens to concerns of both parents and children. One drawback, Dr. Murphy has a very long waiting list. Once I called it took almost 8 months to get in to see him. They do offer a wait list. Even though it took a long time to get in, I have absolutely no regrets. I highly reccomend Dr. Murphy.

If I could leave less than one star I would but unfortunately it is not offered through yelp. I was…read morereferred to Dr Murphy by a friend who is currently a patient. I needed help regarding my child who is suffering with depression. I called Dr Murphy's office and spoke to his office manager and explained the situation. The caring response I received from this office : SORRY, THE PRACTICE IS CLOSED TO NEW PATIENTS. There were no suggestions or referrals offered to me. NOTHING about how dangerous depression could be in young people. Door slammed right in my face! A perfect example of how a doctor just doesn't give a damn unless you are billable.

If i could give zero stars I would. Im writing this review to share our experience with Dr…read more Gersten which Im sorry to say was horrible. Hopefully this will serve as a warning about this mans true nature and his lack of real caring and sensitivity for his patients. Before I begin,, i need to say that none of what im about here to say is a criticism of his form of scientific psychiatry which I fully endorse nor amino therapy which i also support. I truly believe in the natural way of curing depression. Let me begin... I had actually found out about this psychiatrist on YouTube and learned about his using amino therapy to treat depression. I was excited to find someone potentially able to help my wife with her chronic depression as I didnt want her having to be on meds. Well at the time we couldn't afford his sessions nor all the testing for my wife because he didnt accept our insurance. This was frustrating. A few years later I had some money from a 401k that i was able to pull and use to pay for full on treatments for her. I sought out Dr Gersten again. My wife started having over the phone sessions and getting all the testing done. She then started on the regime he prescribed. It was around this time that things really turned for the worst. Please keep in mind my wife is a very sensitive person and her mental fragility. I being somewhat versed in amino therapy (although not a doctor) had a few specific questions for Dr. Gersten related to his analysis of one of her test results and so my wife innocently included my questions in her email to Dr Gersten. When he saw the email he became exceedingly angry realizing these weren't my wifes questions. In the phone call session that proceeded he reprimanded my wife verbally telling her that she was deceitful. He said he was not going to treat her anymore! That she broke the trust. This horrified my wife and she was literally in tears on the phone while this man belittled her. What psychiatrist would do that to his patient that he knows is mentally fragile ? My wife truly did not know she did anything wrong by including my questions in her email. Needless to say we are glad we are not working with Dr. David Gersten he is not at all a sensitive person and scarred my wife mentally over what was an innocent email mistake. He showed his true colors that his ego and anger is more important than sensitivity to his psychiatric patients.

Hes saving my life. Period. He is different he is understanding and he will always be there for me.read more