I've been seeing Ariel since June and I'm so happy and thankful to have met her! Ariel is genuine,…read morefirm, and easy to talk to. During our sessions, I feel that she carries herself in a very welcoming and chill positive vibe, which I love about her. Ariel has always been so accommodating and flexible when scheduling an appointment to meet with her. I am also appreciative when she gives me a confirmation text before we meet the next day even though I have it in my calendar already. It's definitely those little things that matters! Honestly, it was really hard for me to understand and tell myself that I needed a little help, mentally. I was terrified in reaching out to any therapist, but I'm so glad I reached out to Ariel! I love how I can freely have a conversation with her without any judgement, move from topic to topic, and know that she can keep up with my thoughts and emotions plus help me sort it all out. I have shared some heart felt, deep and meaningful conversations with Ariel that I'm so relieved to be able to get it off my chest. I definitely feel that since our first session in June, Ariel has been by my side to help me open up, grow, heal, and learn to love and accept myself. She literally my cheerleader supporter but more chill vibes than perky haha. It really means a lot and I'm so proud of the progress we have made so far. I hope for others that are reading this as well, they will have the courage to reach out to Ariel and get the help they need. It's okay to ask for help. I'm so happy I did and reached out to Ariel. Healing is such a beautiful thing. (:

Ariel! Thank you for being you! so thankful to have met you. You are such a safe space & truly…read morehave made a difference in my life! Cheers to peace, love & healing. Forever grateful for you!

Best decision I've made to come here. Alicia is a blessing to provide life changing experience,…read morethis is a safe place. Thank you

If you are looking for a therapist that blends traditional therapy techniques with spiritual…read morepractices like reiki, card readings,crystal healings, and custom guided meditations--you've found the right place. I started seeing Shannon at Intuitive Healing Journey when I decided I needed a therapist to help me resolve some issues that were holding me down. Shannon has a truly wonderful gift--she is an active listener that knows when to ask the right questions, which will lead you to have insights and epiphanies about yourself. Shannon is especially gifted in giving custom guided meditations. Her guided meditations will lead you to places you never expected. Her words will help you shed light on the work that you must do to let go of a the excess baggage that is dragging you down. She will also let you record her custom guided meditations, so that you can listen to them at home and continue your healing journey. Since I've met Shannon, I've made wonderful progress towards becoming the best version of me possible...and I look forward to continuing this journey. Please note: if you are looking for a psychic to give you a card reading as a novelty, this is not for you. Intuitive Healing Journey is a place where you will find someone to talk about whatever you are going through, and with a mix of traditional therapy and spiritual magic--you will soon be on a path that will lead you to healing, self-acceptance, and discovering love in all of its manifestations.

I started seeing Patrick in 2017 because I was doubting my own thoughts and unable to trust my own…read morefeelings. I needed someone to talk with and not burden my family or friends with lengthy complaints. He helped me to see what I can and cannot control. And the things out of my control - I can accept it or move on. This took some time to implement but it has brought me great inner peace. Since then, I have learned to take time for me and my needs so that I am able to support others. He is a trusted supporter that will listen without judgement. I have been pleased with his therapy and would recommend him.

So, Daybreak was good until they let me therapist go without notifying me. She was great and I had…read morebeen seeing her for about a year. I showed up for my normal appointment and they had the therapist tell me that was her last day. That alone I thought was very unprofessional. In addition, I was charged for that session which we spent most of the time discussing what would be our next steps. Fortunately, my therapist ended up at another firm, so I was able to continue to see her. She's fantastic but I would not go back to daybreak because of the way treated my therapist and me.

I've been embarrassed to post this but I'm braver from reading others' posts here about how this…read moreplace treated them. I saw therapist Berlinda a few times and things seemed good. Then one day she pushed me into trying to talk about things I wasn't ready for. I resisted and she kept pushing me saying I had to talk about it. I immediately went to an anxiety attack where I was hyperventilating and obviously in crisis. She was so detached and unempathetic. She casually asked if she should call 911. Then while I was trying to breathe and recover I could hear and see her straightening up her desk and rustling papers. That uncaring detachment devastated me. I left and never came back. She never followed up to see if I was ok. Aren't therapists supposed to? One more reason I never went back. It set me back with trusting therapists as well.

Started going here in 2012 I was on Ativan I had bad anxiety so they upped it to the highest which…read morewas 2mg I could never get better I took it for 7 years dr Dubin kept telling me I was addicted to Ativan but he still kept me on it till 2019 I had to detox off them it was the worst experience of my life I still have so many Neurological issues now

Hi all, I am a…read moretwo-time CFD alumni and I feel called to write this review. I am 23 years old. I attended CFD 6 years ago at Pacific Place. I was 14 years old the first time I attended and 16 years old the second time. I was placed here after a suicide attempt. I believe it is important for parents to know the extent of the damage that can be done here and in the surrounding culture. The first major thing a parent should know is that CFD WILL take your kids to meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous everyday. These meetings are actually treated like a privilege, which looking back, is insane. No child should be sent to Alcoholics Anonymous. Traumatized children need therapy, and while CFD does offer that, I can tell you that the thing that was stressed the most is the AA way of life. They utilize the outdated and heavily debated disease model that AA created in 1935. You can get the same results that CFD offers by simply taking your kid to AA meetings for free. Secondly, almost every single staff member here has no qualifications other than working the 12-steps. Unfortunately, this is very common in most treatment centers, whether they "specialize" in adolescents or not. Additionally, at least at the time I went, we were allowed to go to YPAA dances while at the facility. While, sure, there is no drugs or alcohol allowed at these events, there sure is a lot of sex with minors, cigarette addictions and passing of contraband, and exposure to felons and criminals. (Nothing wrong with felons and criminals, but children should not be around them until they can be rehabilitated.) The last thing I want to say is about the alumni meeting that happens every week where the parents are upstairs and the kids are downstairs. This meeting is nothing but the organizers controlling vulnerable parents who just want to help their kids. They will try to get you into Al-Anon (another 12 step program not based in science) and they will constantly shame you if you do not want to be a part of this group. They will say that you don't want to do what it takes to help your kid. My own mother became a victim of this mindset. Luckily through individualized therapy, we have both recovered from our Substance Use Disorders and our relationship is better than ever. Shaming parents and kids does not work in the long run and that is all these 12-steppers know how to do. I sincerely hope this review helps a parent make the right decision for their child. I suggest individualized and PRIVATE therapy for both the parents and the child who is struggling.

My son left a long term men's extended sober home to go to CFD Chicago location for an eating…read moredisorder. After 30 days, he had to leave due to insurance. The after care plan suggested was for him to go home and attend PHP at a facility 5 minutes away. This is NOT a safe and wise course of aftercare treatment for someone in recovery. It was recommended that my son not go back to his sober living home due to their emphasis on working out. I am heartbroken to say that the alternative we chose (PHP at the Chicago and then Florida facilities) did not work out. Living on his own, in an extended hotel, he relapsed and we have not been in contact with him, except when he needs money. In summary, while CFD's in patient program seems wonderful, the aftercare plan is extremely disappointing and does not take into consideration people who have a substance abuse disorder.

I want to share my experience with Fanny Vazquez, even though I wasn't able to become a new client…read moreof hers. From the start, she really took the time to listen to what I needed, which made me feel valued. Even though I didn't end up using her services, she was kind enough to give me other referrals that could help me. I truly appreciate her effort and care, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone I know who might need similar services. It's not every day you meet someone who is so dedicated to helping others, and I think that makes her special.

I chose Fanny as my therapist early 2020 and received mental health therapy consistently for about…read more1.5 years. The main reason I chose her was because I was seeking a therapist that would truly understand my cultural background and family's language (Spanish). Indeed, I truly felt "at home" with Fanny because I felt she understood my cultural background and life experiences as a Latina daughter of immigrant parents. This helped me open up to her a great deal, which is essential in building a strong therapist-patient relationship and accomplish one's desired goals from therapy. Fanny helped me heal from very deep traumas, anxiety, depression, and phobias. Healing is definitely not an easy journey, yet I was ready and determined to heal, and I am 100% satisfied with my decision of choosing Fanny as my therapist. I will forever be grateful towards Fanny because thanks to her support I pulled through the long and sometimes painful healing process, and I accomplished all my mental health goals. Thank you Fanny!

it has been a wonderful experience working with LaLaisa in my spiritual healing journey. I had been…read morestruggle with finding a Faith based Therapist and it has truly been a blessing to not only working through past trauma with relationships, family, loss, but also using Gospel to direct me though this journey! I have honestly seen so much change. Thank you for being the blessing you are LaLisa !!

LaLisa is absolutely amazing! I have been seeing her for 4 years now and the time just flies. She…read morehas the perfect balance of asking reflective questions, validating and affirming your progress and wins, while still keeping you accountable for your growth journey. She has been an absolute staple in my life and I honestly don't think I'd be where I am currently with my emotional stability and progress if it were not for her. It can be hard to find a therapist that understands and vibes with young adults, and I truly feel like her young soul is such a benefit to her skill set. I feel incredibly safe and comfortable telling her anything I need to.

Patrick has been such an integral part of my evolution over the past 5+ years. Knowing he's there…read morewhen I most need a professional listener who is a continuous student of the human experience, is a gift. When a challenge/experience arrives in my life, I get to face it knowing I can call on him if I want to. It matters. The knowledge that there is a therapist I have built trust with provides a freedom to face the unknown on my own, without being alone. In a perfect world, everyone would have a therapist. I had no idea how much my ability to work through challenges would improve, just from having someone to talk through the big ones with. Patrick in particular has a deep understanding of the ways our minds can respond to life, and provides that insight without the detached, clinical vibe so many therapists seem to approach patients with. It's something truly special that he brings to the table. Finding a therapist you vibe with is not a simple task. Having one is a gift. You are a gift, Patrick. Thank you.

I'd seen two therapists before Patrick: one thought it was OK to answer her phone throughout our…read moresession and the other although she did listen to me, I just didn't connect with her and I left feeling the same as when I went in. I was initially apprehensive about seeing a male therapist as I worried that I'd be embarrassed to open up to him or that he wouldn't understand me. I was wrong. From the first meeting he just told me to say what was on my mind, I did and it was great and I left feeling like I'd actually done something that was helping me move in the right direction. He's friendly, kind, welcoming, a great listener, I don't know how he does it but he remembers pretty much everything, he's funny and you feel like he genuinely cares about what you have to say while helping you realize the reasons why you feel and act the way you do. Along with other important changes I've made in my life, he has truly been a great help in guiding me to be more assertive and quiet my own inner critic enough to find peace of mind. There is still work to be done and I know that Patrick will be able to continue to help me. It goes without saying that I highly recommend Patrick.

I never like to leave a review that isn't positive, sadly, my experience with Erin was…read moredisappointing. She is a great person, she had a great energy. However my joint session with my ex-husband and Erin was literally the turning point of the failure of our marriage. He was a complete narcissist, and during the session, I remember clearly discussing something heavy and crying, and my ex was literally "shooting the shit" with her, talking over me (typical dismissive gaslighting behavior I was accustomed to)...and she was chuckling with him. Ignored me as I tried to finally open communication with him. Then she literally looked at me and in front of him, said, "I think you are the problem." So the "safe place" turned into another episode of the 'Todd Show'. Humiliating beyond belief and I felt like I was thrown under the bus of my own trip to healing. WTF?! Well, years after our divorce, I am happy, self-sufficient, and healthy, which is what matters the most. Maybe she could've been more present during our sessions, she didn't even remember some extremely traumatic events in my childhood I shared. Which is hard enough to do as is. Take notes, please Erin. That experience with you still haunts me to this day and I often wonder, had I selected a therapist with more experience, maybe I wouldn't be a single mother now? She is a great person, I did feel comfortable with her so I don't mean any harm with this review. But I am the one with these depressing memories of what could've been....everything happens for a reason? Or did I manifest the end of my union by hiring her. Sadly I flaked on the last of the appointments because I didn't have the nerve to tell her I was angry and disappointed.

Being human isn't easy. All of us will face a challenge, stress, or even a crisis, at some point…read morein life. It may be physical, spiritual or emotional. And it will certainly impact you mentally. Mental clarity and the ability to be most connected with the best of who we are, requires effort and focus. While we have to do the work, finding the right therapist to help us navigate that path should be one of the first steps. I don't need to tell you how qualified Erin is because you can see that on her website. I'll tell you about my experience with her. Erin made me feel at ease and safe from day one. She has been consistently open-minded, non-judgmental, and empathetic. She is a good listener and a good communicator. She worked with me to create a session flow that works for me, and has often provided me with tools to help me continue my progress on my own. If you have faced fears about therapy, or have had difficulty finding a therapist, give her a call. You deserve it!