As a successful professional and survivor of abuse, I strongly advise against seeking the care of…read moreSally Hackman PhD, MFT. I experienced what I can only describe as negligence and incompetence at best, and cruelty and callousness at worst. After months of building trust, she informed me that I would need to return to a residence where abuse occurred as a child in my adult life or "end up on the streets." She made this statement to an employed adult, earning a six-figure salary in corporate America, seeking therapy to address these painful issues privately. When I respectfully confronted her about her odd statement in session, she dismissed my concerns, accusing me of being "triggered" by her comment about living on the streets. I pointed out that I had never seen any research suggesting that therapeutic progress improves by returning to environments where abuse occurred. I also explained that if she didn't believe in me as a person, there was no reason for me to continue paying hundreds of dollars a month for therapy. I could easily find someone who believed in me--and wouldn't charge me for it. I'm sure I could also find people who didn't believe in me, for free. Her response was to scream at me saying "I made a mistake," and, only after the fact, admit that it was a mistake. I ended the relationship, but after much thought, I feel it's important to speak out. My hope is that others can avoid the anxiety, betrayal, and wasted time I experienced.

Sally helped us during a really difficult time I found her to be fair, and balanced in her…read moreapproach, and very experienced. I recommend her without hesitation and I'm forever thankful for the clarity she brought me.

Clay is an awesome business owner & Perla was so supportive when I had a louder than usual ego…read moredeath, I felt very safe and supported - would recommend this place 2 anyone :)

I initially began my ketamine infusion therapy back in December of 2019, up in the San Francisco…read moreBay Area where I am from. By the time I found Gateway on Montana, I had already had 10 treatments, so I was extensively familiar with the myriad benefits. After a series of situations requiring a temporary relocation to Santa Monica recently brought me to the neighborhood, I happened to stumble upon this beautiful facility one sunny day in July, and was warmly greeted by Zohreh. After a lovely chat, I immediately scheduled their next available appointment, and was able to get an infusion within two days (on a Saturday), at about half the price I was paying in the Bay Area, which was such a relief to discover. I am so grateful to have found this place, and have now had five sessions at Gateway Clinics. As someone who is very sensitive to all pharmaceuticals, and neither tolerates nor desires any traditional medications, I am thankful to have discovered ketamine on the advice of a functional (aka holistic) psychiatrist a few years back. I have since learned that Ketamine is a tremendously safe, versatile, and wonderful drug that has been used since the early 1960s, and may be administered at different dosages, in any one of three ways: as an anesthetic (for sedation, like during surgery), as an analgesic (to achieve relief of chronic pain), and as a psychedelic (requiring much lower doses, for mental health support). In my case, ketamine has been instrumental in helping me with all of the following areas of concern: depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, trauma, addiction, suicidal ideation, fatigue, sleep, cognitive performance, mental clarity, and even everyday functionality on a seemingly ordinary human level that so many of us take for granted (until compromise thereof occurs). Within one treatment, ketamine also gently washed away a lifelong fear of needles and IVs, and this annoying obstacle has never returned. I like to say that ketamine (as with most psychedelics) often quite dramatically improves one's capacities: to care for self and others; to move through the world of experience with greater ease, mindfulness, and attention to the present moment; to love more of what is; to gravitate away from the tendency to overcomplicate things, and rather toward a preference for simplicity; and in general to suffer less. It was by way of studying philosophy for 10 years that I discovered meditation and psychedelics. I would never have imagined that a deep immersion in academia would lead me here. Absolutely everyone on the Gateway Clinics team is of the highest caliber. Locally, Zohreh is phenomenal, and creates an inviting atmosphere that makes you want to come in and stay awhile. All of the Nurse Practitioners are phenomenal, and treat their patients with the utmost care, kindness, compassion, respect, and even joy. The founder, Clay, and his wife, Ariane, are both spectacular human beings. I am genuinely impressed with every detail of this practice. The entire organization feels very much like a family, and without doubt they are mission-driven to heal the world, one bodymind at a time. In addition to safe, convenient, and legal psychedelic therapy, Gateway also offers several vitamin infusions, B-12 shots, and a perfect array of products to go, such as: targeted wellness and supplement sprays; high potency medicinal mushroom tinctures (e.g. Lion's Mane and Shitake); raw superfood chocolates featuring adaptogenic mushrooms and herbs; and a nice selection of quality CBD products, including tinctures, gummies, and flower. Life is already struggle enough in so many ways. On my view, every being alive deserves the chance at a happier, healthier, more peaceful experience of existence if at all possible. Wholeness is a birthright; and psychedelic therapies are unquantifiably vital to the end of helping to facilitate precisely that. I highly recommend this "Gateway" to infinite possibility. We are so fortunate to have it here.

I came to Beth hoping to acquire some tools to better manage the people in my life. I ended up…read moretaking a journey that uncovered and integrated the darkest regions of my soul, releasing the suppressed energy of my true self. Transfiguration is the best word I have to describe the experience. And my interpersonal relationships transformed along the way. Beth is a brilliant therapist.

Beth has been helping me navigate my personal and professional life for over 4 years.. She is…read moreabsolutely incredible at what she does, and has the patience and wisdom I look for in a therapist. I have truly grown and worked through some significant change in my life with her guidance. I would, and have! Recommended her to friends and family through out the years.:) Thank you Beth!

I was a patient of Dr. Dicken's on and off (mostly on) for about 3 years (2016-2019), and I also…read morecompleted her four-week mindfulness and surfing workshop, Saltwater Sessions. I consider myself fairly particular about whom I work with in any setting, but especially so in therapy, and I have no reservations about recommending Dr. Dicken wholeheartedly to anyone in search of counseling on the Westside, or even remotely. In addition to her strong fundamentals - pattern recognition, ability to link the past to the present, clear memory for people and events - Dr. Dicken brings both a calming warmth and a wry sense of humor to her work. She also possesses a broad range of intellectual reference points, which makes her a more universally accessible therapist. I appreciated how we were able to build a strong relationship - complete with conversational shorthand, vulnerable and honest communication in both directions, and the occasional (or even frequent) jokes. While working with Dr. Dicken, I made significant strides in several key relationships with both friends and family, as well as in my professional life. Obviously these changes were not her doing, but having her there to work through obstacles and concretize action plans was a significant help. I ended my engagement with her in December of 2019 because I felt confident that I could succeed in my short- and medium-term goals without additional therapy, thanks in large part to the work we did together and the tools I developed in those sessions. Finding a therapist is a very personal process, but I believe Dr. Dicken has a broad appeal and is well worth consideration for anyone in search of a down-to-earth and thoughtful counselor.

Like many, I sought therapy during a difficult period in my life, and Lena has been an incredible…read moresource of positivity, clarity, and self-love. Lena is someone I can count on for honesty, support, and occasionally share a laugh with. She has incredible life experience and perspective and wonderful values. She also guided me in meditation, which was a great tool in our work together, and even recommended great reading to me. I could not recommend her more highly.

I went to this clinic three times before writing a review because I wanted to have more than one…read moreexperience to draw from. The first time I went as a walk in because I'd read somewhere that they accept walk-ins. That's ONLY if you're already a patient of theirs. Soooo, I spent an hour in traffic from Los Feliz and God knows how much gas driving to this place to be told they don't take walk-ins for new patients. The waiting room was empty. Thankfully, I read here on Yelp that they have parking validation because no one mentioned it and I would have been stuck with a $21 parking free. I asked for the validation, paid the $4.00 (not $2 as it says on their site) and wasted gas driving back home. But I was impressed with the neighborhood and how friendly the staff was (especially the receptionists), even as they turned me away. Second try: I made an appointment and went in. I only waited about 20 minutes, which was great. I encountered really nice employees leading up to my exam. I'd expected a bad experience as I've always had a private doctor and insurance until recently. I'd heard horror stories about clinics treating women like crap and being located in really scary neighborhoods. The physician's assistant who saw me was a bit gruff in her bedside manner and I've never had a GYN be so rough during an exam. She then told me I needed to stop squirming and pulling up on the seat. And she seemed annoyed when I didn't understand her blunt question, "Are you bleeding?" to mean am I having normal menstrual cycles. We'd been talking about fibroids, so I thought the question was in relation to fibroids, not menstrual cycle. Overall, she was the person there that I really would like to have exchanged for someone else. But I wasn't harmed in any way, so I just chalked it up to a clinic experience versus a private doctor. I was asked for a donation and I gave $20. The third time I went (today) was for a well woman's exam. I made an appointment for 9 AM and I had a work related event at 11:00. I fought the hounds of hell to get there in the AWFUL traffic along Santa Monica Blvd only to sit in the waiting room nearly TWO HOURS. What was the point of an appointment? I changed the work appointment I had to 12 noon. I went to the window three times to ask what was going on. A very friendly nurse came out and got me for my vitals, asked me for a donation, then sat me back down in the waiting room where I watched several women who came in after me go into the back to see doctors. I was baffled. But each time I asked how much longer, I was told politely I'd be seen soon and was given an apology. Finally, after two hours, I told them I could not wait any longer. I was so stressed and upset that I nearly burst into tears in the parking lot. Another woman in the parking lot asked me which doctor I'd seen and how did I like the experience. I told her I'd not seen a doctor and she was confused. "You were never seen??? You were there when I got there ." Exactly. I paid my $4.00 AGAIN for parking without being seen. They have a 15 minute grace period for patient arrival but I can sit in the waiting area for two hours past my appointment time??? Although I believe they mean well and they are very kind, I don't know if I'll go back. I don't understand why they'd double and triple book. Because it's low cost doesn't mean it's right to waste people's time. I'm so disappointed because I was very happy about this clinic and told a couple of friends how wonderful it was.

Pro: It's a place if you're in a financial bind. If you make under $1,900 per month monthly income…read moreyou qualify for a free doctor's appointment and whatever else you're there for, if you make more money than that, you pay a fraction of what you would pay anywhere else. Also, my doctor was awesome and really friendly, she even gave me free samples because they didn't sell my medication in-house. Con: You will wait for a very long time, even with an appointment! I waited for 2 hrs to see a doctor even with a scheduled appointment. In total I was there for 3 hrs. Bring a fully charged phone, sandwich and some reading material because you'll need it!

New Heal Yourself has been life changing for our family…read more When talk therapy didn't work after 2 years of trying, we finally tried hypnotherapy and immediately saw the results we had been hoping for. It was unbelievable to watch the progress. This is a kind, experienced and loving team. You will not be disappointed! Be open and give it a try!!!!! My only regret is not doing it sooner.

I started to come to this place with my alcohol problem but I ended up treating my anxieties on the…read moreway! I am not taking my medication anymore. Feel great. My specialist is Grawben Corona.

Gémini responded promptly to my request/inquiry. I felt she was sincere and kind and I would've…read moreloved for her to take on my child's therapy care, but unfortunately she is too far for us. She does, however offer sessions vía zoom, which may work for most but after speaking with my child, it's just not something that my child would be receptive or willing to try. I would recommend Gémini to anyone in her area or willing to travel to Joshua Tree. Thank you for your time Gemini

My hypnotherapy session with Gemini was extremely transformative. I used to be massively slowed…read moredown by my fear of failure and doubts about achieving my dreams on time and I felt drained. The RTT hypnotherapy session changed everything for me! It unlocked a confidence I didn't know I had, anchoring me in living in and trusting divine timing in my life. I still cherish the custom hypnotherapy audio with the beautiful new truths and insights about me, reminding me of my superpowers and growth. I'm now an even more empowered woman, unstoppable and ready to conquer the world. Gemini's warmth and expertise made stepping into my self-trust and self-belief feel effortless and safe. If self-doubt holds you back, this is your path forward! I highly recommend this life-changing experience!

Professional, well-run office with a calm atmosphere. The staff is courteous and efficient, and Dr…read moreBrown was attentive, clear, and respectful. Overall, a solid and patient-focused practice.

Very helpful office with wonderful staff. It was really easy to schedule an appointment.read more