Poor excuse for an assembly line script doctor. He really isn't interested in what is going on with…read moreyou so just tell him which medications you want and he'll just write you the prescription. Jennifer, the office manager, needs to be replaced with AI - it would be friendlier and more helpful.

I've been seeing Dr. Goldberg off and on for 5 years now. I had to switch psychiatrists at one…read morepoint due to an insurance change and missed Dr. Goldberg. Fortunately, when my insurance changed again I was able to return to him. He's always asking not just about my medication, but how I'm doing and how I'm coping apart from medication. I find him empathetic and feel like he listens and takes seriously any concerns I have about a medication. He'll work with you to find what's right for you. I also appreciate his office manager, Jennifer Thomasian. She always replies promptly and has called my insurance for me when they've denied filling a prescription and gotten them to fill it in the end. I miss seeing her in the office during pre-Covid days.

I had an excellent experience with Dr. Solomon and his colleague Josh. From the moment I arrived, I…read morefelt genuinely cared for and listened to. Dr. Solomon is not only highly knowledgeable in pain management and rheumatology, but he also takes the time to thoroughly explain conditions and treatment options in a way that's easy to understand. His approach feels thoughtful, personalized, and focused on long-term improvement rather than just quick fixes. Josh was equally impressive--professional, attentive, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. He made sure I was comfortable, answered all of my questions, and followed up with care and attention that really stood out. Together, they make a fantastic team. Their level of compassion, expertise, and dedication to patient well-being is truly exceptional. I would highly recommend Dr. Solomon and Josh to anyone seeking effective, compassionate pain management care. This is my son's account but I am his patient, Natasha a little blonde Russian woman.

I had to leave a review as after our initial meeting I finally felt like there was a clear path to…read morerecovery. I truly appreciate the support and time everyone takes with their patients here you never feel rushed, and you can tell they genuinely care. The level of attention, compassion, and professionalism is something that's hard to find. Every question was answered thoughtfully, and I left feeling reassured and confident about my treatment moving forward. I'm so grateful to have found this practice and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for real care and guidance.

Im 36 and I need a hip replacement due to a car accident. This is causing MAJOR depression as I've…read morelost everything, my ability to walk normally, my job, my savings and now my peace of mind/sanity. I reach out to this man for help and in return he tries to fuck me over..... Called and asked if they take MEDICARE, was told NO. I then asked what the cash price is and was told $80-$100 a session. I let them know that this was part of a car accident and that I would have my lawyer pay for the sessions. Suddenly the price jumps up to $300+ upfront and $200+ per session..... A real scumbag move. Oh, and I googled the website, since the link on yelp is broken and what a surprise MEDICARE is accepted. So I was lied to. Not sure if all the blame is to fall on the Doctor, since I only spoke to him once. Could just be the incompetence of his receptionist, but still.... someone hired her. Not at all my intentions, however I can't help but to think about it this way: What if this was the last straw to cause me to snap and hurt myself or someone else? All that would be on your hands Mr. Johnson

I've had a horrible experience with this place. My first appointment the Dr. seemed uninterested…read moreand distracted. I brushed it off. He said that he would send me a survey to complete to gauge where I needed help. He never sent it. A few months later, I figured I'd try again because he is the only Black Male psychiatrist in a 10 mile radius. They are in a temporary office (a Regus building) because they regular office is being renovated. My appointment is at 4pm. I arrive at 3:45. The front desk says that he usually comes back and gets the patient. 4 o clock rolls around and I've already called the office about 5 times. I ended up waiting 45 minutes before I finally just gave up and left. What kind of unprofessional establishment just forgets about a patient. On top of that my mother was in town about an hour away and I had to shorten my time with her in order to make the appointment. Horrible HORRIBLE experience. Do NOT recommend.

This place advertises that it helps people with various issues, one of the specialties is family…read morecounseling. They claim to have "warm and supportive counselors". BULLSHIT! Our pediatrician and a therapist at Children's Hospital recommended we find counseling for my 5 year old grandchild. I knew somebody who went to Counseling West and he raved about their services and how much it helped him, he gave me the contact info, so I gave it to my daughter. What kind of an asshole tells a mother who is desperately trying to get her son help for a very real issue that "We don't deal with people and their custody drama?" I will tell you... a cold hearted human who did not listen. She did not hear that we have a 5 year old having panic attacks because he is so frightened. Does it matter that's it's coming from his father? I think not, what matters is he needs help to sort through this. This has nothing to do with a custody battle. It is no wonder we, as a society, are in the state we are in. People who need help, who seek help are not getting it. There are not enough mental health doctors to go around and in our case nobody has time for us. And then you have mental health "professionals" like this shithole, who over the telephone make a judgment about someone they have never met, about a child who desperately needs someone to confide in, and they turn their heads the other way in disgust. Shame on you for not listening. Shame on you for not recognizing that a 5 year old having panic attacks is a serious issue. And shame on you for being such a cold hearted asshole.

I am very disappointed in the service I received from this very unprofessional establishment. I had…read morecontacted them 7 months ago. Long story short 3 prescreenings later over that time period. I finally get an appointment via video chat it went splendid. I was so thrilled to finally get a therapist to only be denied 24 hours later because I have a conviction. I wasn't there due to being court mandated. I just wanted a therapist to talk to. None the less this place is not here to help the people who need help. If you do need help find it else where.

Glazer is not a MD he is a DO----I had a treatment injection recently where they did the injection…read morein the WRONG area of my back--When I had a telephone appointment with Zheng, the rude women would not let me speak to the Doctor--This went on for an hour--making me do numerous, registration texts, and said I owe $6.00 from two years ago, I have Fab insurance and never a co pay---So , I remain in serious pain--The next day is got two unwanted calls from a woman, retailatory harassment ---and I asked them to stop the phone calls---she then indicated that I would be discharged---I am never going back, as I do not want to be disrespected, and had a botched treatment----as with many others I am seeking another Doctor---

Extremely rude and disrespectful front desk staff. Instead of helping resolve the issue…read moreprofessionally, we were spoken to with attitude and told "we can argue until midnight." Completely unacceptable customer service, especially when dealing with patients and billing concerns. Very disappointed with the way we were treated.

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.

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.

This clinic should be investigated and closed as soon as possible, and Dr. Fadley should no longer…read morebe allowed to practice medicine. I went to see Dr. Fadley for a cortisone injection to treat sciatic pain. While I was waiting in the exam room, I could clearly hear him yelling loudly at another patient. I have never witnessed anything like this from a doctor before. It made me feel very uneasy, especially knowing that he was about to give me an injection in my back. I chose to wear a mask in the office as a personal health choice. As I lay down to receive the shot, Dr. Fadley kept talking, appeared distracted, and misjudged the injection site. This caused blood to begin coming out of my back. I panicked and asked if everything was alright. His response was to scream at me again, telling me to turn around, face forward, and be quiet. After the procedure, he asked why I was wearing a mask. I told him it was to avoid getting sick. His reply was, "So you're one of those who actually believes in all that stuff." I am still not completely sure what he meant by that, but it was clear to me that he was being disrespectful and unprofessional. I am writing this to warn others. No one should have to go through what I experienced. Please think twice before trusting this man with your health.

On June 28 Wednesday I was in severe back pain, I called this place to schedule an appointment…read moreafter the phone ringed couple of times it just hangs up, at the same time I get a text message saying that to make an appointment click the link! So I clicked the link and filled up all the fields including insurance information. And at the notes I added that I am in severe back pain so if it possible to come in today or tomorrow. Few minutes later I get a email from them saying that ( Thank you for your request for an appointment with California Spine & Pain Institute. We will contact you shortly to schedule a time for your appointment. Please call our office at 818-225-0045 if you have any questions.) Two days passed on Friday I called them back this time they answered the phone so I told this person I forgot his name that i been waiting for them to call me for an appointment for past two days , he put me on hold for few minutes and came back and said ya I found you, and gave me a date couple of weeks later, when I asked him why I didn't get a call back In passed a couple of days, he answered me with an attitude that do you wanted the appointment or not!! WOW I said no thank you and hang it up the phone. If the first person that I deal with in this Medical office has a serious issue dealing with patients then I don't think I need to deal with rest of them.