It has been many years since I was a patient of Dr. Houghton's, however, the tools and gifts he…read moreleft me with to navigate my life and unlock hidden truths for myself continue everyday. As a patient I always felt deeply that his approach to psychotherapy were very personal and uniquely designed to my specific needs - as opposed to a single approach fits all. Although a highly educated professional, he seemed to have found a perfect balance to blend his "book" intelligence with his incredibile innate sense of intuition to know exactly what should be delivered in each session, as no two were ever the same. It's always difficult in life, if not impossible to approach any situation free of predudice and expectations, yet although at times when entering my "appointment bubble" of time and space all expectations would fall away and I actually left each appointment feeling any and all expectations and preconcieved ideas about the process were far exceeded. I have, and would recommend this gentleman to anyone - sex, race age or ailment for treatment. I almost view him more as a shaman than a doctor. And with all of his brilliance his humility is ever present. Not just a wonderful doctor, but a good human being! And if I still feel this way all these years later doesn't that speak for itself?

I've worked with over a dozen therapists in my life. This man is by far the best. I credit him with…read moresaving my life; I am not exaggerating. I was suffering in a bad marriage and he helped me figure out what to do about it. He never gave advice, but helped me talk through the situation until I was able to take responsibility for my decision and to take action to leave. My depression was crippling, but I survived it with his help. Now I am single, healthy, and happy again. He's smart as hell, kind, discreet, helpful, and an unforgettable personality. (Secondhand reports indicate that he is particularly good with troubled adolescents.) I recommend him without reservation. But therapy with Dr. Houghton is not a place to spin our wheels without moving. If you are ready to do the work, he can help you change your life.

Very understanding and genuinely caring, felt more comfortable with him than I really ever have…read morewith any other mental health professional I've seen. Will be straight up and real with you, and also willing to go above and beyond to work with you and to meet you where you're at, so to speak. I once came in to his office feeling really beaten down because I got fired from my first ever job an auto shop. I didn't know how to drive a car with a manual transmission yet, and that caused me to ding up a customer car. I felt terrible about myself over it that day. He actually let me practice and learn how to drive stick shift in his own personal car, and we had my therapy sessions while we were driving. He did that out of pure compassion, just to help me out when I was down and to give me a necessary skill that I'd need for my career going forward. I'd highly recommend Dr. Legler to anyone looking to see a psychologist in Santa Clarita, especially those who've had trouble getting comfortable enough to open up with other therapists.

Dr. Legler is an okay psychologist and an understanding person. He told me first session I make…read moremoney off people's problems blatantly bt I respect that crude honesty. Enjoyed sessions and the feedback he was able to give me was good. He's really good with patients that have anxiety or panic disorders. Only thing that was frustrating was his secretary. Extremely rude and unhelpful. So unprofessional, I had called for referrals being he was my dr. And she replied smugly you can find that on your insurance. I've been with many psychologists psychotherapists and never had an experience like that. Overall I probably wouldn't go back due to the how unhelpful the secretary Was she does work for him she could of pointed me in some direction.

I had a very frustrating experience with this facility. I ran out of my antidepressant medication…read moreand was told I would need to wait nearly 13 days until my next appointment for a refill. This means going without medication for two weeks, despite having been on the exact same prescription consistently for the past 6 months. I've already missed two days, and the lack of support or willingness to provide even a short-term refill is concerning. Situations like this can lead to withdrawal symptoms and negatively impact a patient's well-being. I expected better continuity of care especially from a Psychiatric Facility. I will be taking my business elsewhere.

This doctor told me to "get the fuck out" of his office after I questioned him. I just got out of…read moreHenry Mayo and went to this clinic to seek help because this doctor had some good reviews. He immediately told me he "knew " I was bipolar just by talking to me? WTF???! He got pissed and kicked me out. If you have mental health issues, this doctor will make you WORSE than when you came in. I'm calling the Board for guidance.

The treatment is truly effective and has helped me feel like myself again. The staff are incredibly…read morekind and welcoming.

Dr. Musher and his team saved my life. The TMS treatment was able to help when I wasn't responding…read moreto medicine.

Prior to meeting Jenny, I was very skeptical about seeing a therapist. After all, I am a completely…read morenormal and functional human being right? While that may be a true statement, it turns out that I did not need help being normal or functional and Jenny recognized that from the beginning. She is very professional, a good listener and most importantly, thoughtful. She asks the right questions, gives the right amount of guidance and support, and radiates positivity. She adapted our sessions to what would help me that day, week or month. Over a course of a year, Jenny helped me rebuild myself (broken, post unhealthy relationship) to a stronger, happy, and complete individual. By the time I decided to "graduate" myself from her counselling, I had built a solid network of loving friends and family (from close to none), satisfying career, and the strength and clarity to create the most fulfilling life I can live-- in a relationship and in other aspects of life. I am also happy to share that with the amount of soul searching and personal development I derived from our sessions, I was able to channel that energy into getting into one of the best MBA programs in the world. I will always be grateful to her for helping me get past the pain of a broken relationship but I never thought she would help empower me to be the strong and loving individual I am now. I highly recommend reaching out to her to see if she can be of assistance to you if you are remotely considering seeing a therapist.

She's an okay therapist. She offers logical advice on any problems you may be having, but most of…read morethe time it feels like you're just talking to a friend and not really getting useful advice (considering the price). My issue with her is that she does not put her patients first. After a few weekly sessions I was interested in having therapy sessions every 2-3 weeks instead of weekly sessions. She made it obvious that she prefers patients who have weekly sessions. The implication was that she wants a schedule that is predictable. If I'm interested in sessions regularly every two or three weeks instead of weekly, that's pretty predictable. So clearly she wants patients who give her money on a more frequent basis. I understand that, but therapy is a healthcare and customer oriented field, you can't be that inconsiderate (or you can but then people write reviews like this one). She did tell me to reach out to her the week before I was interested in one of my sessions to see if she had any openings. That made it seem like seeing her was a privilege when me doing business with her is the real privilege. At that point, it was clear that I needed to take my business elsewhere.

I've seen several therapists before a relative referred me here. My therapist is Jim and I've been…read moreseeing him for over a year now. He's empathetic, caring, kind, compassionate, genuine, and was born to help others. I struggle with multiple mental health issues due to domestic violence. He's helping me see my worth and find my voice again. He has provided me with tools that I can use on a daily basis. He's helped me in more ways then I can count! I've come a long way since I started seeing Jim. I was in a really dark place and he's brought me back into the light. Jim - you are a true blessing Thank you for everything!

I can only speak on behalf of my therapist, Jennifer. She came highly recommended from a couple…read morefriends of mine. She is the first therapist I've ever gone to and it has been a great experience. Jennifer is kind, honest and gives excellent advice that has really helped me over the past several months. The facility is clean, welcoming and has several qualified therapists to choose from.

I am extremely disappointed and shocked with my experience with Dr. Vasudha Ahuja at Valencia…read morePsychiatry. I had a 60-minute initial intake appointment on January 15, 2026 and was prescribed Lexapro with instructions to follow up in one month to monitor how the medication was working. Shortly after the visit, I discovered that my insurance had been billed for both a 60-minute psychiatric evaluation and an additional 60-minute psychotherapy session. I did not receive a separate psychotherapy session. When I questioned the billing and asked that the claim be corrected and resubmitted to insurance, the office refused to rebill the claim. Instead, they simply removed the portion I would have owed but kept the insurance payment for the psychotherapy service. Shortly after raising this concern, my follow-up appointment was canceled without any prior notice. When I reached out to confirm my appointment date, I was told it had been canceled and that I needed to find another provider. I was never informed ahead of time, never given formal written notice, and no transition plan or assistance was offered -- despite the fact that I had just started a new psychiatric medication that requires monitoring. It was very clear that my treatment was dropped as a retaliatory response simply because I questioned their billing practices. Patients should be able to ask legitimate questions about billing discrepancies without fear of losing access to care. I also found the front desk staff member, Katherine, to be extremely rude and condescending in her communication. Instead of addressing concerns professionally, the responses felt dismissive and unhelpful. To make matters worse, I have repeatedly requested my medical records from my January 15 visit and still have not received them despite multiple follow-ups. This entire experience has been incredibly frustrating and disappointing. In my opinion, this practice seems more concerned about money than providing proper patient care. Because of these concerns, I have reported this situation to my insurance company for potential billing fraud and have also filed a complaint with the Medical Board of California. I would strongly caution anyone considering this provider. A psychiatrist out of all professions! One is supposed to care for patients mental health and well being!

I've had problems sleeping for a long time due to my chronic back pai…read moren. Dr. Ahuja has given me medication to allow me to sleep soundly in a short period of time. I would strongly recommend her services. Also, Dr. Ahuja's office manager, Katherine, has been very helpful with making quicker appointments.

I can confirm other reviews stating he talks about himself, has poor time management and…read moreorganization, and weirdly complained about how he can't afford a secretary(my current therapist uses a billing company). His responses to critical reviews on here are HIPAA violations and also a display of his ego.

Our high-functioning autistic adult was trapped in severe, debilitating anxiety for years. At the…read morestart of therapy he was on two antipsychotics and two mood stabilizers at the same time--just to function. We had already spent more than a decade (and hundreds of thousands of dollars) cycling through countless therapists, psychiatrists, and programs all over Los Angeles with no lasting improvement. What made us reach out to Steve Kassel was his past experience with high-functioning autism combined with his expertise in EMDR and other brain-based, biologically informed therapies. The results were nothing short of miraculous. Over the course of treatment, the crushing, debilitating anxiety gradually lifted and, astonishingly, completely disappeared. What's more, we were even able to safely taper and eventually discontinue every single medication--something we never thought possible. Mr. Kassel wasn't just effective; he was the first and only mental health professional who was able to connect with our individual. We genuinely believe Steve Kassel is a gift to individuals suffering from anxiety. He helped our family member in a way no one else could, and for that we will be forever grateful. We can't recommend Steve highly enough.