Extremely disappointing experience. I met with Samuel, one of the clinicians whom Keith felt would…read morebe a "great fit" based on our initial conversation. I found him to be very cold and dismissive, and not at all equipped to handle my needs. When I got in touch with Keith a few days later, he did apologize profusely and offered me a refund. I appreciated this gesture, but he also promised to find another therapist for me and then never got back in touch. I recommend finding one of the many other practices in DC. KMA is simply too unprofessional and careless to merit your time and money.

I have worked with Keith for just over 2 years now, and it has been a fantastic experience. There…read moreis no doubt that he and all of his counselors value the experience and well-being of each and every individual that walks through their door.

David and the team at DC Talk Therapy are wonderful providers and I would highly recommend them. I…read moream a Dietitian in the area and refer clients to them knowing they will be in good hands. They are supportive, knowledgeable and offer many valuable services for a range of client needs.

First let me say that I was a first timer in any type of counseling or therapy. To say I was…read moreskeptical would be an understatement. But there came a time, that I decided I could no longer internalize all of the tough decisions and conflicting feelings I was faced with at this point in my life. I worked with David Sternberg, the director of DC Talk Therapy. David is a kind, calm, steady voice of reason when your mind moves at a mile a minute. I immediately felt comfortable speaking about all of the areas of my life and David is a great listener and only inserted questions and advice when it was absolutely critical to point something out. Over the course of about 7 sessions, David guided me from feeling weighed down, confused and apathetic to feeling optimistic, positive and driven. David was able to help me sort through my feelings and reactions to the influences in my life and helped to connect the dots and pinpoint the ways of thinking that were perpetuating my state of unhappiness. On an administrative note, his administrator Susan is great. When I had to cancel an appointment with very late notice, they let it slide the one time to remind me of the 24 hour cancellation policy. I find that very professional and customer focused. Parking at their Woodley Park office is easier than you might imagine. I never paid for parking because there is ample street parking during the day as long as your appointment is not during rush hour. There are plenty of meters, which I never had to use, but are there in case you can't get a free spot. I would definitely recommend David to anyone needing a mentor to help pull you through a tough time. They are considered out-of-network for many insurance providers but they were very reasonably priced for the quality of guidance I felt I received.

Warning: My experience with The Sterling Group in March 2025 consisted of misleading claims and…read moreunprofessional conduct that borders on an ethics breach. I saw this practice's name as one of the few providers in DC of in-person group therapy which I was looking for, so I scheduled a consultation call. I was called by the leader of the group, Shelby Allen, LSGW who asked me some questions about what I am looking for, said that it sounds like I would be a great fit for the group and could benefit greatly from it, and then told me I could not join because the group was full. I was disappointed as this seemed like something to bring up before wasting my time but I was somewhat pleased that Shelby suggested I do personal therapy with her until finding a group, even though I was specifically looking for a group, that seemed like a reasonable compromise for what seemed like misleading and unprofessional communication regarding the group. During my individual intake session at the office, I was asked all the basic questions about what I was looking for and I said that if I was going to do individual instead of group, I would prefer something other than cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). She said that she and the practice typically do CBT and I responded that I had not done one-on-one talk therapy in a while and would be willing to try it out and go from there. She then encouraged me to talk about my reasons for seeking therapy, i.e. my trauma, my insecurities, and even - in her words, my "experiences with grief and losing loved ones" which she explicitly asked me to share. Towards the end of the session, she told me that she would not be able to offer me therapy because it was "not a good fit." Feeling gut-punched, I asked why it wasn't a good fit and she said because of two things I mentioned AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SESSION: That I had a preference for methods besides CBT and that I had been diagnosed with OCD. If that was the case, then it is grossly unprofessional at best and a breach of ethics at worse that she encouraged me to share some of my most sensitive and personal, private information under false pretenses. I never would have shared most of what I did with her if I had known what she knew; that we would not be working together in therapy. My experience was grossly unprofessional at best, and an ethics breach, predatory negligence at worst.

Finding The Sterling Group has honestly been a turning point for me. I had been nervous to start…read moretherapy again because past experiences felt either too clinical or like the therapist wasn't really listening. With The Sterling Group it's been the complete opposite. My sessions feel collaborative -- some days it's about untangling the big picture, other days it's about what's right in front of me, and both feel equally valuable. What I appreciate most is that I never feel rushed or judged. There's a genuine sense of care, and I've been able to open up in ways I didn't expect. Even outside of sessions, I notice myself handling stress and relationships differently, which is a huge change for me. The office itself has such a calm vibe, but it's really the people who make it feel safe.

I attended their Natural Self-Care Approaches. I was shocked at how unwelcome I felt upon entering…read morethe room!!!! There were a few staff members just standing right in front of me awkward and they stared at me as if I didn't belong there. I'm surprised I didn't leave immediately after I sensed the negative disrespectful energy. During the event, one woman tried to approach me but there were no handouts or anything so the whole event was confusing.... I don't know how one can come here and feel welcomed! I sure will stay away from this place!!!!

You are a transaction and a transaction only for them. Truly disappointed by how they operate - you…read moreare ultimately a paycheck and not a human. After working with one of their therapists, it became clear to me that they do did not care about me but only about my money, so please be careful.

I chose this doctors office because the location was pretty much in the same building area as my…read moregym. When I went to their website, I was super happy to be able to do everything online. That is a huge plus with me because it makes scheduling and keeping track of everything online. My first appointment was about two years ago. I really enjoyed the beautiful decor, soothing tropical sunset color palette set up similar to a spa. Every time I have had an appointment here everything went very smoothly, I was always treated with with respect and kindness. I am grateful to always be able to access the online portal for notes from each visit. If something is needed such as labs, the directions and referral was provided.

I was a first-time patient at this office. I rescheduled my 9:45 appointment using the reschedule…read morelink this office emailed me, and mistakenly entered the wrong last name, an honest error on my part. Everything else matched my existing file exactly: first name, date of birth, phone number, and email. I received a confirmation email for the new appointment time, so I had no reason to think anything was wrong. Today I was charged a $50 "no-show" fee. When I called, Jorge was cold and unhelpful. His explanation was that because the last name didn't match, the system never linked my reschedule to my original appointment, so as far as their office was concerned, I just didn't show up. He checked with Dr. Frederick, who agreed to reduce it to $25, but wouldn't waive it. Here's the problem: I used their own tool, the way they told me to, and got a confirmation email back. If a single mismatched field can silently fail to cancel an existing appointment with no warning to the patient, that's a gap in their process, not proof I skipped my visit. Instead of looking into that, they went straight to charging me and acted like $25 off was a favor. It felt like nickel-and-diming rather than an actual attempt to make it right. Not the first impression you want as a brand-new patient. Read the other reviews before you book here.

Dr. Mines did try to help me but she just guessed and cost me a ton of money! She makes money off…read moreof supplements, colonhydrotherapy, saunas but it's all a guess...then she uses a machine to tell you what's wrong with you with a wand. All guess work. I don't think she did well as a medical doctor so changed to holistic. Selling people dreams at a very high cost. Whenever, I was there she would get a call about another patient dying. She seemed to care but never had answers except how expensive your next treatment would be. I did get better but not because of her mystical medicine.

Great doctor. Understanding and willing to do her best to help you meet your needs. Goes above and…read morebeyond.

Dr. Barimany is a great therapist. She is empathetic, understanding, and really grounding. She…read morehelped me understand myself and my relationships better. I definitely got a lot out of therapy. Plus, the location and office are very convenient. I would highly recommend her if you're looking for a therapist.

i've been going to the bethesda group for 10 years. in my time there, i've had some truly excellent…read moretherapists who helped immeasurably with my many mental health issues. it's thanks to them i was able to manage my problems enough to finally get a college degree. however, i've also spoken with people who had much more middling experiences (both with group and individual). unfortunately, like any large-ish practice, there are good and bad therapists and good and bad group leaders. i was lucky in that i only had fantastic ones, but i'd fully believe there are some who aren't so good (or are even actively bad). so while i wholeheartedly recommend, i also suggest looking for reviews on specific individual therapists you end up with or trying to swap if the one you're seeing doesn't end up working for you (i had no trouble with that myself, although another review mentioned they did).

This company is a fraud. They say your treatment comes first and there will be no issue with…read morechanging groups and then tell you, you can't. Make sure your insurance doesn't change or they double the prices. Their main priority is how much and how frequently they can bill you for. If you don't do the homework they try to humiliate you in front of your entire group! Stay clear! They will just quote you pages in the book like a cult. STAY AWAY!