While out of network, this is the only of 4 psychiatrists in Charlotte with whom I feel comfortable…read moremanaging my depression. Dr Lurie takes the time to listen, get to know your history, medication efficiencies or failures, and works in tandem with his patient to find and stick to the proper drug course. I met him 5 years ago after a severe bout of depression and terrible medical care which wound me in a bad place. He helped me recover and be healthy again. Worth paying out of network so I can be a fully functional mom, wife and professional in my opinion.

Dilworth means well and the community is great but they are very sadly deceived in their beliefs…read moreabout how to fix the problem of substance abuse. Unfortunately for me, this program was a gigantic waste of time and money and I would strongly recommend that anyone encountering a substance use problem stay as far away as possible. They teach the core tenets of A.A and these beliefs (from the 1950s) have been factually disproven. Dilworth is doing tons of vulnerable people a MAJOR disservice in giving them false information about this problem. Specifically, I am referencing these claims: You are powerless (Really meaning you have no self control and you never will have an ability to moderate your drinking) You have a chronic disease that is incurable. Meeting makers "make it" You are a drink away from disaster All of this is hogwash. Your beliefs matter tremendously when it comes to getting better. If you believe you are a drink away from "Death, Jails, and Institutions", then that will be the case. If you believe you have self control, then you will have self control. Here are some things to consider: More than 90% of heavy alcohol abusers eventually quit or moderate, most without formal help. This statistic cites a nationally representative study estimating lifetime remission from alcohol dependence at 90.6%. It also cites data from Dawson's showing that, among people with prior alcohol dependence, 49.9% were drinking without current abuse or dependence and 22.3% were abstinent. The core empirical point is very strong: Most people who become dependent eventually cease being dependent. Most accomplish that without formal treatment. Abstinence is NOT the only observed outcome. The claim that an "alcoholic" is permanently powerless is flatly inconsistent with population data. Why, then, does society still push AA, rehab and lifelong "recovery"? A huge part of it is institutional inertia. AA became culturally dominant before good population-level research existed. Treatment centers then absorbed its assumptions: incurable disease, powerlessness, lifelong vigilance, relapse always waiting. Families are frightened and want a visible intervention. Doctors want something concrete to prescribe. Courts and employers want a compliance mechanism. Rehab companies have an obvious financial interest in portraying treatment as necessary. Once that whole ecosystem existed, people who succeeded inside it were displayed as proof, while the much larger population who quietly changed on their own remained invisible. There's also a massive confusion between medical stabilization and solving the preference for heavy drinking. Medical detox can genuinely save someone from seizures or delirium during dangerous withdrawal. A protected environment can temporarily keep someone alive. But that does not mean 28 days in rehab, meetings forever, or adopting an alcoholic identity changes what someone believes alcohol does for them. Problematic drinking is a LEARNED behavior. Behaviors and habits can change. You get into this with your mind and you also get out of it with your mind. Specifically, you get out of it by GENUINELY having a preference change for not getting high or drunk. It's not so black and white. You do not get sober because you attend 7 meetings a week in a brainwashed cult....mind you...who's core founder asked for alcohol on his death bed...... Why are we mistakenly giving A.A the credit for sobriety when the DECISION was made by the individual to change their behavior and go in the first place? It's utter nonsense. If you find value in community and can live with the false identity of being an alcoholic for the rest of your life, then by all means go to Dilworth and go to A.A, let your dependency to be sober be tied to that and live the rest of your life "recovering" from a problem that you never actually "recover" from. Spend your valuable time dealing with repetitive meetings, sponsors, and doing a whole bunch of other useless activities and missing the entire point of the problem. The problem for anyone is that for whatever reason, they developed an extremely strong preference for getting high and drunk. "Recovery" does not and will never solve this problem. It may get the abuse to stop, but you'll never truly be able to move on. Common sense says that tying your sobriety to anything other than yourself is foolish. If you want to truly understand what you're dealing with, I would recommend reading the freedom model for addictions by Mark Scheeren, Steven Slate, and Michelle Dunbar. The contents of this book are all you need to move on from this problem without ANY dependence on "recovery". Sadly, places like Dilworth miss the point and it's extremely simple. Figure out how to change your preference for problematic drinking and then STOP, because you DO have self control. Anywhere that tells you that you don't has no business trying to help people with this problem.

Dilworth is a great place if you really want to get sober. You can tell they know what they're…read moredoing, and the fact that they've been in business for 35 years proves they aren't some fly-by-night treatment center. The staff are very knowledgeable and truly want to help you get and stay sober. It can be tough, but if you do what the staff asks of you, it can really change your life!

After seeing a few different therapists in the Bay Area, I was relieved to find someone I could…read morerelate to and connect with as well as John. He offered amazing insights and perspectives that helped empower me to address the problems I was facing in my life at the time. Always intently listening and engaged in what you are saying. His personality lends itself to a very safe and open minded atmosphere which puts you at ease right away. He helped me set goals for myself to ensure a road to success and kept motivating me to reach them. I cant thank John enough for what he helped me through. The compassion and understanding he showed during our sessions together was absolutely what helped me get back on my feet.

You will not find a more dedicated or talented therapist than John Clarke. I've seen many fantastic…read moretherapists in the Bay Area but John is a cut above the rest.

I was a long time patient of Dr Katibah, as was my father. He really takes his time to understand…read moreyou and listen. He will keep working on solutions if you have a medical issue. As another said, his office is not the typical doctor office of the 2000's but more like the doctor's office of the 1950's or 60's. Bottom line, he really cares about the patient and giving quality care.

Wonderful doctor, superb business model and amazing care! If you are in need of primary care and…read moreare fed up with crazy fees and factory-minded physician's offices, give this doc a try! Rachel in the office was a delight, and I spent more time talking to my doctor than waiting. How cool is that?!? I feel really invigorated to have this resource in my life now. Great peace of mind

This probably sounds like over-reach, but I'll say it anyway…read more.. Dr. Melvin gave me my life back. 23 years ago, suffering from major depression, I decided I needed help and chose to find professional help. The first two psychiatrists I contacted tried "quick fixes", and when they didn't help much, they went no further. The a friend recommended Dr. Melvin. My first impression when meeting him was a demeanor of calm professionalism, and and obvious drive to help me with my problem. After a substantial discussion of my symptoms, he decided that medication was the best choice for me. We tried 3 different anti-depressants, all offered some, but not significant help for my depression...but Dr. Melvin did not give up. He suggested a rather obscure "old school" anti-depressant that he had found was sometimes effective when the more recent medications were not. I knew within 2 hours after taking this that my solution had been found. I was so profoundly moved that it was hard to control my emotions. I felt good for the first time in several years. And this has continued, with this medication, for the last 23 years, really the best years of my life. Maybe some other psychiatrist would have been persistent like Dr. Melvin, but maybe not...and I would be where I was 23 years ago. I hardly ever write this sort of thing. But it occurred to me that there might be someone out there like me who needs someone with his skills to solve there problem. Thank you, Dr. Melvin

Dr. Eap is a healer in the truest sense of the word. She not only has her Naturopathic degree from…read moreone of the most esteemed programs in the country, she also lived and studied with ancient healers and monks in Asia. She is a true holistic practitioner-- mind, body, spirit. This is an experience unlike any other... She uses kinesiology to test the body for weaknesses. She then prescribes any array of herbal supplements, and other unconventional treatments. Sometimes it feels a little voo-doo-ish, but conventional doctors are just "practicing" medicine and dispensing potent drugs with known side effects... both seem scary to me, but the natural approach seems less so. And, honestly, I showed up barely able to function from tiredness and fatigue, beaten up from medical procedures and under the care of an oncologist (for a noncancerous condition). She really restored my energy. I credit Dr. Eap for restoring my health back to a place of wellness. --It is expensive and not covered by insurance-- --I eventually had to stop going, the supplements were getting to be too many for me to keep up with-- --I will definitely go again, when my pocketbook and time can manage it--

I'm an alcoholic/addict 6 years sober. For 4 of those years I felt "good". I thought I was on the…read moreroad to getting healthy. However, for the last 2 years I was on and off antibiotics being treated for what drs told me was a staph infection. I had lesions on my chin that wouldn't heal. My skin felt like it was crawling, itching, I felt like I was being electrocuted- "plugged in". My body ached. I thought I was getting carpal tunnel in my wrist. Headaches, insomnia. Constant anxiety and irritability. I knew I never had a staph infection and couldn't live feeling that horrible. The antibiotics would almost heal my chin but then all the sudden my skin would be horrible again. I knew I needed a holistic doctor to ever get better and I stumbled on Dr. Eap! I don't know what she does during the sessions but she's healing me. miracle worker! Im on a ton of supplements but over the last 2 months working with Dr. Eap I FINALLY feel healthy. She's A true healer who's made me see the way we treat disease differently.

Dr. Larsen is retiring, and the replacement is Dr.Ho. first…read morevisit with the new doctor, was for a diabetic checkup. everyone knows a diabetic check up includes an examination of feet, as they are a special concern for Diabetic patients. the new doctor made me come in to reissue a Lyrica prescription Dr. Larsen has approved for over 5 years. Incidentally, Lyrica was prescribed because of neuropathy in my feet. He listened to my chest and complained about his previous Employer Novant Health, no standard questions, no foot examination. it was hard to decide to leave this practice after over 20 years, because doctor Larsens assistant, Aja, was equally as competent as Dr. Larsen. Best wishes to Dr. Larsen, but the practice is suffering without his guidance

Dr. Larson and his team are great! He listens to my concerns and acts on them! The front desk staff…read moreare really nice and efficient. I also take my 8yr old here and the phlebotomist done a wonderful job with him! I've never had a problem getting through to the office or having a nurse call me back with my concerns. The medical assistants are sweet AND my prior auths have went through smoothly. Rx have always been submitted in a timely manner. They even mailed me lab results! Not sure what much you could ask for in a doctor's office! I love it here and recommend 10/10. The previous reviews below seem to be more of a bedside manner "issue", BUT I CHOOSE EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY when it comes to my care any day!!!

I have personally used and referred a number of people to Access Counseling and there is never been…read morea moment of disappointment. They are trained, they are compassionate, and they are focused on quality care.

I was referred to Access about 5 or 6 years ago by a close friend, and it was the best thing I ever…read moredid for myself. Up until then, I thought counseling was a total waste of time. However, after meeting with Amarie, I knew I had made the right decision. I was dealing with the loss of a very special person and a lot of anger. After counseling me for a few months, she suggested I try Neurofeedback and it changed my life. The care and understanding from her was phenomenal. If you are going through a rough patch and need someone to help sort things out, Access Counseling & NeuroTherapy is a great place to start.