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    Sanford A Schwartz,PhD

    5.0 (1 review)
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    2.3 miForest Hills

    I started my ADHD testing process in September 2022. Before I started the process, and before I…read morecould schedule My initial consult with Dr. Hafeez, the person I spoke with advised me that the estimated time line from the start of the process until I received my results would be approximately 5 months. This would mean that I wouldn't have results until February, which I was okay with, since I was 59 years old, and this was more to confirm what I already suspected. Fast forward to the start of my final testing session in December, where I was informed by the testing psychologist that my results would not be available until May 2023. I was devastated, because I really thought I would have an answer regarding the reason for my struggles soon. While waiting for CCPS results, which I did not receive until mid-April, I had myself evaluated elsewhere at my own expense, and got my results quickly. When I finally did get my results from CCPS, Dr. Hafeez arrived over 30 minutes late, and I wasn't seen for another 15 minutes. Then, in the middle of my "Informing Conference", which I recorded, Dr. Hafeez interrupted the session to take a phone call. When she returned, she apologized and said she had to take the call because it was her OB/GYN with the results of her pap smear. When I requested corrections to details and context in the report I received, Dr. Hafeez was dismissive of my concerns. The only reason I'm giving CCPS any stars at all is because the testing psychologists and office staff were extremely nice and very helpful.

    If I could give zero stars, I would. As a former customer, let me educate you on the scam Dr…read more Hafeez and her firm have going. Over the past couple decades, the diagnostic criteria for and general awareness of the autistic and ADHD neurotypes have greatly improved. (That's why there's been an explosion of both child and adult diagnoses in recent years.) Unfortunately, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses and other medical professionals capable of diagnosing someone autistic or ADHD (especially an adult) rarely accept insurance. Out of pocket, a diagnosis could cost thousands. That's where Hafeez's scam comes in. Despite having very little understanding of either of these neurotypes, Hafeez offers to test for them and is one of very few providers in the New York Metro area who accepts all major insurances, attracting those who can't afford to go out of pocket (or, like me, refuse to pay exorbitant rates to medical professionals who only take cash). My experience with Hafeez, her colleague Dr. Connolly and her office staff was initially positive (with the exception of the months-long wait between appointments, questionable charging of my insurance for days I was not seen virtually or in person and Hafeez not showing up to our first virtual appointment allegedly due to an injury). However, the other shoe really dropped at the end of the diagnostic process. During my final virtual appointment with Hafeez, she just rattled off a list of diagnoses she had settled on. Among other things, she confirmed my previously established ASD diagnosis and diagnosed me ADHD as well. I was elated to find out I was an AuDHDer and looked forward to exploring my newly recognized ADHD neurotype. However, that elation didn't last long. When I got the formal diagnostic report by e-mail (a PDF protected only by an easily guessable password), I was horrified. Beyond lazy mistakes, like misspelling my name and misgendering me halfway through a clearly copied-and-pasted stock paragraph, Hafeez accused me of lying about the neurotypes and conditions I openly discuss and masking an unspecified substance-abuse disorder. She basically wrote in the report that her formal diagnoses should be treated with a grain of salt and that any medical professional treating me should take into account my non-existent dishonesty and addiction before deciding on any course of treatment. She also used language equal parts ignorant and ableist, like labeling me "mildly autistic." After e-mailing back and forth with Hafeez, I came away with no revisions (not even the minor ones, like correcting the misspelling of my name). Hafeez accused me of disrespecting her expertise and refused to change a single word. She said one of the self-administered personality tests she had me take told her I was lying and masking an addiction and that she couldn't override what the test concluded. She said, if I wanted, she would add an explanatory note, but wouldn't make any other changes. Hafeez completely ignored or hand-waved my concerns, including the very real concern that any medical professional reading the report would likely refuse to prescribe me stimulants to accommodate my ADHD neurotype. She also didn't take seriously my outrage over being falsely branded a liar with a substance-abuse disorder (not that anyone living with a substance-abuse issue should be stigmatized; they shouldn't be). While I believe Hafeez's ADHD diagnosis was sound, I've been left with a useless report I could never show to any medical professional, government agency or employer without redacting at least half the document. I also personally know multiple people who have had even worse experiences with Hafeez, who apparently likes to invalidate and disrespect Autistic and other neurodivergent patients and deny them formal diagnoses altogether. My therapist has also told me they have heard horror stories from several of their other neurodivergent clients. Two major Autistic-led organizations in the New York area have even removed Hafeez from their list of recommended diagnosticians because of these consistently terrible experiences. If you're considering seeing Hafeez for any kind of diagnosis for yourself or a loved one, I urge you to reconsider. You're better off hunting down another provider who takes insurance (a Herculean task, I know) or saving up the money to pay a provider out of pocket. Hafeez will leave you traumatized and without the documentation you need to access support or accommodation, so there's no point in seeing her no matter how desperate you are. If you've also been a victim of Hafeez's scam, know that you're not alone. I strongly urge you to not only leave a negative review here, but also to report her unethical behavior to the New York State Department of Education (the state agency that oversees psychologists) and to your insurance company.

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    Dr. Granda changed my life. I have seen Dr, Granda over several years and she has been a major…read moredriver of my growth, ability to navigate both every day and life stressors, and overall well being. Yes, she is not for the faint of heart. She is kind but candid. She will push you to break through your barriers and challenge you at times. She is a mixture of a life coach and a therapist. I can not say enough about the impact Dr. Granda has had on my life. I am eternally grateful.

    There aren't enough words to describe what a monster this person is…read more My first time there, she had forgotten that we had an appointment. That type of scheduling confusion and lack of professionalism was constant throughout the months I was her patient. Meanwhile, if I was running late, she'd berate me and insult me. This knowing that I live over an hour away by public transport, and have lost access to a car. She never took notes, and though she'd remember some things, she'd completely forget entire sessions we'd had. It was difficult and brave and important for me to talk to someone about my traumas, and I would, and at the moment she's be understanding, and ten she'd forget. She was hard of hearing due to what she claims is a brain tumor, and yet she wouldn't believe me, or anyone else when they'd tell her she misheard. She was always abusive towards her receptionist, calling him stupid and blaming her shortcomings on him. She never diagnosed me with anything, but then if I disagreed with her she'd throw around serious diagnoses like insults. When id ask what behaviors of mine were making her think I had these "disorders" she had no answers. She was racist, multiple times. She was a victim blaming rape apologist. She would often tell me personal details about her life. Sometimes they were pertinent to what was going on in mine, and sometimes hey were so out of left field id have to remind her what we were talking about. I know about her days getting her toes sucked at plato's retreat, about her ex husband's heroin addiction, and many other things. She cursed constantly, and had called me "not a human being." She has literally fallen asleep during a session. The sad thing is that I came to her in such dire need of a therapist, and my insurance would only cover her or one other therapist who was not taking new patients. This woman has been a monster. A monster. She knows nothing about me, and literally made "waaaah waaaahhh " noises making fun of me because I was crying. My life is much worse because of her, and that's saying something because I went to her in shambles. She's about 100 years old and is not long get fit to practice, if she ever was. It's bad news. She doesn't even deserve one star, but the app won't allow it any other way.

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    My wife and I have been working with Laura as a couple's therapist for several years. Yes, years…read more Why? A second marriage for both us, we engaged Laura, prior to our wedding not due to any acute crisis but to become more mindful of our own histories and how these might impact the relationship. One of the many insights gained working with Laura over the years is that each partner is responsible for 100% of their 50% of the relationship (LOVE that!!). We were also familiar with the book, Getting the Love Your Want by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, best known for co-creating Imago Relationship Therapy. Laura is a certified practitioner of Imago, blending it with her unique style of facilitation. Imago offers many relationship building blocks, such as mirroring and sharing appreciations that fundamentally changed how we communicate. In many ways, Laura is like a relationship coach, holding us accountable for our respective 100% that we each bring to the relationship. Our marriage continues to thrive and benefit from our time and investment with Laura!

    My husband and I have been seeing Laura for marital therapy for several years. She has undoubtedly…read morebeen instrumental in strengthening our marriage. She creates a safe space in which we can share our most challenging feelings, anxieties, hopes and joys. She engages with curiosity, humor and empathy. I trust her and value her insight and support enormously. I am very grateful to have found her and would recommend her to anyone seeking to explore couples counseling or premarital therapy with the goal of building a stronger, more satisfying and loving union.

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