I have never found a therapist quite like Payton. She is an incredible listener, offers thoughtful…read moreinsight, and really is gifted at what she does. She created a warm and accepting environment. I have never felt judged and genuinely look forward to our sessions. I have had a variety of therapists and Payton just has something no one else has had. I highly recommend.

*after posting this review, 2 random reviews popped up in defense of this...within hours. They are…read moreboth 5 stars which leads me to believe the rest of the reviews may not be real. I am now validated in why I chose to write this. I actually came back on here to delete my review because I started feeling bad, and then when I saw the new fake reviews, I decided to leave it up. I am actually considering filing a formal complaint with the state licensing board of Psychology. I came to this therapy center based on reviews and seeking safety and understanding while navigating an extremely difficult and confusing relationship with my ex-husband, who is a covert narcissist and also works in a high powered job. In the beginning, she gained my trust, she listened, validated my experiences, and made me feel seen for the first time in a long time. I felt like I could work on the relationship despite some deeply disturbing foundational truths. However, I felt rushed to fix the relationship before addressing the financial and emotional abuse. Something felt off. I realized a few sessions in the therapist was an associate (with a supervisor), but I wasn't informed of this. It caught me by surprise that she asked her supervisor his opinion and shared that with us. I started to feel our situation was beyond her expertise. I stuck it out and over time, things shifted dramatically. After my ex had a 1:1 with her and shared his version of events, the therapist's attitude toward me changed completely. She began to dismiss my concerns, silence me so that he could speak but didn't silence him when he interrupted me, she minimized my experiences, and even reframed deeply painful events in ways that aligned with his narrative. Events that I told her in a 1:1 were beyond traumatic for me. She wanted us to co-parent which is understandable, but romanticizing my trauma was tone deaf. I left the last session feeling retraumatized, unsafe, and blamed for dynamics that were rooted in manipulation and control. He is now using me firing her against me too and has now called me bipolar. A very common thing for narcissists to say to try to devalue and confuse their victim. It's not true. Maybe he told this therapist that too and she took the bait? He's very smart and manipulative. I have trauma response that is anxiety, and once you leave a narcissist they lose their energy supply. They panic. They call you crazy and start to convince others you are. It was devastating to realize that someone I had trusted with my healing could be swayed so easily by appearances and authority, especially when working with a client already in a power-imbalanced and emotionally abusive situation. Literal facts about financial abuse and gaslighting in sessions. It was horrible. She couldn't spot this abuse. She did spot my trauma but then diminished it to please him. I share this review not out of bitterness, but to caution others: if you are leaving or recovering from a relationship with a narcissistic or manipulative partner, please make sure your therapist is deeply trauma-informed and understands the dynamics of coercive control and narcissistic abuse. Trust your gut!!! If something feels off, it probably is. Lisa assured me after I complained she would change things and take swift action, but I still fear for others who may experience this. What action would she take? How can this be prevented? Something horrible could have happened to a more fragile person. Maybe this review will save a life. Maybe Lisa did take me seriously and take action and make sure that will never happen again. But I can't risk it. I hope someone reading this will get some support from this and make sure they understand that not all therapists are skilled to handle narcissists or trauma. 1 star because Lisa did call me to apologize, she was very nice and helpful and told me she understood. (Fast forward a week I'm updating this to alert others she actually manipulated me and made promises that were not genuine. She was only trying to save her business and didn't care about me. She even sent me a ChatGPT response in her first response of my complaint and I let that go thinking maybe she was tired but now I see she didn't actually care.) I just can't not warn others...something was a miss here, and it could have ended in a very different way for someone else. Most victims of narcissists end up harming themselves because no one believes them. I will say this therapist is lucky I have another therapist outside of her and lucky that I realized what my narcissistic ex had done to her. She was so easily influenced by him, a hard lesson to learn, and luckily nothing tragic happened as a result of this manipulation taking over. Thank you for reading I hope you ask a lot of questions before booking, be very careful and make sure the therapist can pivot if needed, and make sure the therapist is a good fit first. Trust your gut.

Evelyn is a great therapist. She's a deep, patient listener and always manages to surface helpful…read moreinsights and insightful questions even when I think I'm "just talking." She knows her stuff, and our EMDR and talk sessions have been eye-opening and so helpful. She has a gentle, objective, down-to-earth approach, and I always feel heard, understood, and safe. I learned of EMDR in a book I read, and decided to give it a try to help bring some relief to a few issues that have been following me throughout my life. Prior to finding Evelyn, I had spent a year in unproductive talk therapy with another therapist. In the few months Evelyn and I have been working together, she has already helped me get to the source of some of the issues, and her EMDR sessions "unblocked" them. Things that triggered me for decades or that I figured were "just who I am" no longer feel that way. She's also taught me how to identify triggers, and has taught me simple techniques for calming myself in triggering moments. I consider myself very fortunate to have found her.

Dr. Finklestein is an excellent psychiatrist who you can trust. She is so knowledgable and caring…read morethat you know you are in good hands. Her practice is very personalized so you know that you are getting the best care for you as an individual. She is so reasonable with the medications- knows the best ones to use in the right amounts and how and when to help you get off of them if you would like, if that's what's best for you. She can coordinate care with your therapist and provide personalized recommendations to enhance your mental health and overall wellbeing. I've met a lot of psychiatrists, and Dr. Finklestein is a real gem that can help you get your health back so you can really live your life. Eternally grateful to her!

Prescribed a psychiatric drug to my minor child without my knowledge or consent. Gave her the…read moreprescription which she attempted to fill out and pick up on her own. Is this legal??

Absolutely Amazing, Knowledgeable, Caring, Supportive and Compassionate Therapist!!…read more I HIGHLY RECOMMEND "If you are willing to do the work that is needed for genuine change for the better"

The Woman is amazing, she helped me and my fiance overcome obstacles that seemed unbearable. From…read moreday one she accessed our concerns, gave us literature to read, even read to us. I walked in her office knowing that our relationship was over, only to walk out being more in Love with him than I ever thought I could be with anyone. It's not just about communication, it HOW you communicate with each other. She taught me how to listen and speak his language. Now from boyfriend, to bestfriend and now he's my fiance. We're getting MARRIED this year!!!

A resting place of peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle and stress of the world. At…read moreleast for a little bit. I absolutely love this place and the support that is offered here. Staff members are amazing. The most down to earth, supporting and accepting group of people I have ever met. I can feel they genuinely aspire to help. I highly recommend considering this place for any therapy needs. Life can sometimes get a little too heavy to carry on your own. This is the perfect place to make a stop to get some support.

I usually don't write reviews unless the service is absolutely horrible or great…read more But in this case, what I experienced at Coastwise was absolutely life changing. I did the ketamine therapy with Steve and his father. They were the most professional, caring people I've ever dealt with. They explained everything about the therapy and made me feel so comfortable. I had been dealing with anxiety, depression, and addiction for almost 35 yrs due to some deep-rooted issues. Steve and the ketamine therapy HELPED me figure out how to help myself. And take the steps to change my life. If you read this review and you are READY to put in the work and change your life, give these guys a call. I can honestly say that I'm truly grateful for their help, and they will be friends for a very long time.

This is the place to go if you're interested in TMS…read more Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy has been proven to help with depression- but I will say this particular location SAVED MY LIFE. Staff are very responsive and the technicians are super friendly. Location is clean and parking is on-site. Never had any issues with waiting time or miscommunication. They were very helpful and efficient in accommodating my sessions around my work schedule. Tyler, one of the technicians, was a pleasure to work with. Thank you Neuro Wellness & team! Keep saving lives!!

I called and spoke with Vanessa regarding care thru their NP. I was told she would call me back by…read morethe end of the day on a Friday. I called back on Monday and left a detailed message. No return call. I called 2 more times with no response. As a client in need of medication help, I would hope that a clinic dealing specifically with this area would call back with assistance. Very disappointed.

I've known Fran professionally for over twenty years and there is nobody better when it comes to…read morebuilding rapport with her clients and helping them to make actionable progress in their lives. She's very compassionate and strikes the perfect balance between support and guidance that successful therapeutic relationships require. I recommend her highly.

We're a family of four; me, my wife, and two young kids. Francyne was a huge help to all of us,…read moreboth with our own personal troubles (big and small) and our relationships to one another. She's kind, she's knowledgeable, she's a great listener, and speaking for myself, she helped me find my self-respect. She also helped me gain a better understanding of my loved ones, their wants and quirks, and our family is stronger for having talked with her over the years. I'd recommend her to anyone, anytime.

Talk about a horrible experience. I filled out their info online in December and was told the…read moresoonest appt is 2/6 with Dr Joseph Burwell. Arthur made the appt then on 2/3 (today) I received an email from Arthur that my appointment has been cancelled. I called in and was told that they have an appt tomorrow (No way for me to make it) or I can come in some time in March. To summarize, I waited 2 months for an appt, that was cancelled 3 days before. This company does NOT CARE about your mental health. I recommend contacting a doctor who does. This place is more like a factory than a medical practice. Yelp needs a 0 star option for Savant Care Clinic in Redondo Beach. Their response is HIPPA won't allow them to "divulge" anything. What a joke of an answer. There is no HIPPA. I set an INITIAL APPT 2 months in advance only to get an email l 3 days before telling me it's cancelled and to call the office When I did they told me they can see me in March. ANYONE seeking this type of medical help should go to a real practice. Not a factory like this place. Good rIddance mr operations manager.

I am seriously a very patient and easy-going person, but dealing with Savant Care has been THE MOST…read moreHORRIBLE and FRUSTRATING EXPERIENCE I have ever had with ANY business. I would rate them - 5 stars if possible but I suppose one star will do. I have never, ever rated any business on Yelp this low and I have never written a review as long as this one, but they left me no choice. {{{ You don't need to read the rest of the review if you're short on time, but the BOTTOM LINE about Savant Care is I DO NOT RECOMMEND THEM. In fact, stay away from them if your insurance allows it. We contacted Savant Care last week to try to be seen by Dr. Sonia Parikh. Based on our experience with their front-office, if you can call it that, they SERIOUSLY need to improve their new patient intake process and make it a priority to EMPATHIZE WITH PEOPLE WHO NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE. PLEASE GET RID OF THE WEB-BASED QUESTIONNAIRE AND "MATCHING OR SELECTION CRITERIA" that must be met in order to see Dr. Parikh. Instead, PLEASE have some COMPASSION to refer us to another doctor who you believe will be a better fit instead of telling us in monotone voice "YOU DID NOT MEET THE MATCHING/SELECTION CRITERIA SO YOU CANNOT SEE DR. SONIA PARIKH." We are normal people so we have feelings too. BTW...please fix your website so that both your "Feedback to Co-founder" and technical support-like ticketing system for assistance actually work. }}} A more detailed account of our experience below... We tried calling Savant Care three times to make an initial consultation appointment with Dr. Sonia Parikh. Their IVR system felt very much like calling a technical support number for a small software company. When I finally spoke to someone, it was quite obvious that their appointment and front office phone numbers are routed to some offshore personal assistant service in India. They will provide some American names, like Richard or BG, but you can immediate tell those are not their real names. Anyway, this guy sent us to their website, www.savantcare.com. We were prompted to create an account then we had to answer very personal and sensitive questions, but we answered them nonetheless. We did not receive any confirmation e-mail or anything to indicate when they'd get back to us and if the doctor will even see my wife. I finally called back after two days after not receiving any acknowledgement or call back. Another Indian guy told us in a tone like an offshore technical support representative, "You did not meet the matching (or selection) criteria" or something to that effect, therefore you will not be able to see Dr. Parikh." There was absolutely no kindness, no compassion and no empathy. It felt like we were calling to apply for a loan and that we didn't get approved for it. On their website, they claim to care a lot about their patients with "testimonials" from their existing patients. They even have these exact words on their website, "We are on a mission to change mental health care. Your feedback is very important to us. One of us will read and respond to your message personally. If for some reason you are not happy with our clinic and would like to be discharged and get the clinic fees refunded just say so." How can they claim to be on a mission to change mental health care if their office flatly tells you that one of the founding doctors, Dr. Parikh, won't see you because you did not meet some unknown criteria that a guy in India cannot explain what that criteria even means. But he was very quick to ask for my credit card for my co-pay even when I am just trying to make an appointment. I have absolutely nothing against offshore Indian answering services, BUT the impersonal, technical support-like experience is not reassuring especially for psychiatric treatment. Being told that my wife "did not meet some selection criteria and not eligible to see a doctor" that my insurance company referred me to is ABSOLUTELY A HORRIBLE WAY to treat potential patients.