I am very happy my friend recommend Derek to me. He has changed my life for the better and I will…read morebe eternally grateful for his help. He has helped me process a lot of trauma and has given me great tools for my anxiety & other issues. He is very kind and really knows his stuff. I was a skeptic and hated therapy when I first started and now I recommended him to all my friends and clients.

Derek Sapico is an amazing therapist. He is kind, understanding and so wise. I feel it's important…read moreto have a therapist who doesn't just show empathy and connect with me but who knows their stuff -- a person with high levels of intelligence and understanding, whose expertise I feel I can trust. Derek meets all of these qualifications and more. I feel so lucky to have found him and would highly highly recommend him to anybody considering psychotherapy, whether it's for chronic pain or broader issues like anxiety or depression. And much more. Go see him. A good therapist is so hard to find and Derek is a great one!

I have had the pleasure to be under the care of Dr. Sweet for the last 11 years. I can honestly say…read morewithout hyperbole that he has saved my life. Not only is it a relief to know I have him there to lean on when I need it most, but his name suits him well. He truly is a sweet and compassionate man and I truly do look forward to our sessions. 2 notable things I enjoy from his practice are that he doesn't over-diagnose, and, he is quick with prescriptions and calls to your pharmacy. If you are lucky enough to have Dr. Sweet as your mental health provider, consider yourself blessed - I certainly do. I would be remiss to not mention Tony, Dr. Sweet's assistant. She is lovely, professional, and timely. They're an amazing duo.

Dr Sweet has been seeing my son for several years. We were referred to him by another child…read morepsychiatrist who felt he would be better able to treat my son. The change was nearly immediate and was noticed by family, friends and teachers. My son suffers from ADHD, Sensory Processing, Auditory Processing, ODD and more, thanks to a birth mother who used drugs during her pregnancy. Dr. Sweet saw us right away for our initial visit and if we ever have a "crisis", he is right there in an instant with me to work through whatever is happening. My son looks forward to his visits and sharing what is going on with the doctor. I am so grateful for the partnership we share with Dr. Sweet in helping my son lead a healthy, productive life. The added bonus is the amazing Toni, who handles all of the behind-the-scenes work.

Dr . Bezdek is/was very important to me. He listened to me, he gave me recommendations and…read moreactivities for me to complete before my next visit to make sure I was doing my part to recover, and to recognize what I need to do to control my life. I miss meeting with him dearly. I traveled from Bakersfield Ca, to Los Angeles weekly and sometimes twice a week for a couple years. He was like a father figure, not here to judge you, but to guide you ( we visits Dr.s for guidance and recommendations) and if we don't listen, shame on us! Only YOU have the control to change the way you feel! Listen, share your inner feelings, thoughts, regrets or whatever it is thats bringing you down. If you are not honest with your Dr., you are not honest with yourself! Be a good human!

mans literally had me on Adderall and Zyprexa and the reason he put me on zyprexa was because one…read moreof the side effects was weight gain. i was on those two at the same time as klonopin AND lexapro AND WELLBUTRIN ALL AT THE SAME TIME. this was around 3 years ago, i lost like 60-70 pounds in 3 months. idk if all those meds have anything to do with the problems i have now but i currently take Wellbutrin and effexor and i feel great. not sure why all those meds were necessary because they sure didn't help and i couldn't remember anything from that time for the life of me. i was a literal zombie and that's like half a year that i can't remember. if you want someone to help you, go to any other psychiatrist. if you want to become a walking zombie, this is the guy for you. the fact that i was 15-16 when i was taking these.. like don't put someone who's brain isn't even developed on that many drugs. thinking about this saddens me

I first came to see Dr. William Cloke (aka Bill) in 2018 in a very frustrated and distressed state…read moreabout life. We all have our issues and for me, being a 32 year old female lawyer with my own a law practice to run, newly married and having fertility issues were just a few of them. I would have never thought I would develope such a wonderful client/therapist relationship with 70 something year old male, but he was HIGHLY recommended from a couple different reliable sources. So after keeping his info for about a year and referring my own parents (who were on the verge of divorce after 30 years) to see him, I decided things were bad enough for me that it was time. In hindsight, I wish I would have gone before things got so bad, but that's life and now I share my experience with others in hopes that it can benefit them. I grew up in a very loving family with a lot of usual and usual cultural dysfunctions of its time. I hadn't processed any of that childhood and the impact it had on me until it was time for me to start my own family (that I was chosing to start with another person who also had all this unprocessed stuff). My partner, didn't "believe" in therapy. Actually, he had one belief, and that was that "therapists make things worse". So, in 2018, I went to my first session, alone. Ten months later, I went to my 2nd session alone (after I filled for divorce) and I haven't stopped going since (except for a 3 month break after I gave birth to my daughter). Since that time, I got back with my husband, got pregnant with our first daughter, moved to a new house, dealt with a whole lot of new changes in my career and our new family of 3, and a pandemic. Through all of it, Bill has been my light in the tunnel of life. At a time where I could have just burned all of my surroundings to the ground and moved on to rebuild from scratch only to end up with different surroundings and the same common denominator (me) ... Bill took me in, non-judgmentally, and helped me understand myself so I could reprogram/build myself up from the inside out. My husband saw the positive change and he eventually joined us for couples therapy sessions that really helped give us new conflict resolution tools we never had modeled to us in our families. Bill brought about nothing short of at least a few miracles in our relationship. My husband and I have very different personality types and it's awesome to see how Bill gained and kept both our trust/respect to work his magic on both of us to help us build the beautiful life we have now (and continue to work on and grow). As a woman, Bill has given me GREAT insight into understanding the male brain. He has also acknowledged my female struggles and given me the emotional support I need/ed to build and maintain a solid foundation within myself that has allowed me to not only survive, but also thrive in this life. My husband has now referred him to close friends and family. I have referred several close friends to him and they have been with them for a long time now as well. After hearing of so many people having trouble finding a therapist that is a good fit/, I thought this review and the help it could do for others was overdue.

Bill is a wonderful therapist who has helped me grow immeasurably as a person, father and a man. He…read moreis warm, incredibly insightful and patient. I have found my work with Bill over many years to be very rewarding and I have learned a lot about myself, my family dynamics and how I came to be the person I am today. This has helped me navigate personal and professional relationships. Over years of work together I have found myself growing into a much happier, well rounded version of myself.

Dr. Leviadin helped me through such a difficult time. He advocated for me when I could not advocate…read morefor myself and always provided a safe space for me to speak openly. I am so grateful.

This review was submitted under a pseudonym for added privacy:…read more I was a patient of Dr. Leviadin for about three years. During my time with him I felt he was competent, genuine, and committed to the treatment of his patients. Unfortunately I was misled. It has been brought to my attention that my records have been falsified. His office had issues with my insurance causing my treatment to ultimately stop. I worked diligently to sign and review any documentation he required to ensure that he and his team were compensated for their time. About a year and a half ago I requested my explanation of benefits (EOB) from my insurance provider in hopes that my notes were in these documents as Dr. Leviadin continuously refused to provide my records directly to me despite it being against the law. Per the law a physician can only withhold your records from you if there is information in the documents that would essentially negatively impact the patient. He claimed that per their policy they can only release the records to another treating professional. As many of us seeking mental health care are aware competent and reputable mental health professionals are scarce. When I asked for a copy of the document reflecting my signature agreeing to this policy I never heard of my message was ignored, like many other messages. When finally taking the time to review years of EOB my notes weren't present. However what I did find within these documents were letters and notes from Dr. Leviadin he was required to submit to ensure he was compensated as well as emails between him and my insurance provider. In these notes he falsely stated and emphasized how I was refusing treatment, and also refusing HLOC ie. an outpatient facility for a more intense treatment. There were other shocking claims made by him within these documents. While falsely claiming that I was an insubordinate patient he and my insurance via the copies of their email communications ensured to emphasize that their desire was to help the patient (me). Ultimately making him look like the good guy dealing with a complicated patient. There was also a diagnosis documented as early as 2017 that I was never made aware of. During one of my sessions I asked Dr. Leviadin if I should seek more intense treatment such as voluntarily checking myself into a facility, as my depression was at its lowest. He told me verbatim that his "job was to keep me out of a facility". My assumption back then was that he not only trusted me and my judgement but that he was in fact committed to my care. So it was quite a surprise to see his claims of me refusing HLOC. I was that much more surprised because of the many physicians and LPCs I tried to work with before and after him he was the only one I trusted whole heartedly and consistently presented himself professionally and overall understanding. In no way do I question his intelligence and expertise within the psychiatric field. He's a brilliant and charismatic person. However his professionalism, reliability, authenticity and overall commitment to supporting the patients best interest have all been proven to not be a priority when it comes to money. Understandably he runs a business and this will always take precedence. Just like any other corporation in America. My insurance wouldn't have compensated him if he didn't take the actions he did. It was all at my expense though which is that much more disheartening. I connected with other health care professionals I trust to get an opinion on what course of action to take and also discussed my concern of the potential impact to himself and his family if I reported this to the medical board. I felt quite guilty and cried when even considering reporting this all to the board. I also have to take into consideration the emotional toll and time it will take away from me if I did report this. As I'm moving to Europe the process would become that much more complex. Although I haven't yet ruled out reporting this all I'm submitting a public review after months of contemplation because turning the other cheek is something I simply can't do in this case. I hope this helps other patients set proper expectations and that after he and his team reviews this they'll consider committing to more honest and transparent practices.

Over 5 years ago, I was a hot mess; drinking daily, anxious, impulsive, and completely disconnected…read morefrom myself. Today, I'm 5 years sober and genuinely grateful for the support I received at CAST Centers. My therapist was thoughtful, supportive, and incredibly resourceful. The group sessions were meaningful, the worksheets were helpful, and for the first time I was able to take accountability for my role in things and truly get my life back on track. I've even made lifelong friendships through the process. I highly recommend CAST Centers to anyone ready to make real changes in their life. ‍

The staff is committed to helping those with sobriety or mental health needs…read more They offer group therapy and other activities to help with mental health. They helped me navigate my insurance to find a Psychiatrist. The quality of care is top notch. If you are to be seen here know you are in good hands.

It is my pleasure to recommend to you, Tony Davis, LMFT, a highly competent and trustworthy…read morecouples' therapist. I am a licensed psychotherapist myself and have always found Tony to be very skilled at helping couples successfully work through their problems in the several years that I have known him. Tony's passion for doing couples work is apparent in the way he enthusiastically speaks about his therapy work and by his ongoing dedication to expanding his clinical knowledge-base with additional certifications relevant to the well-being of couples. What is more, the smiling faces of the many couples I've seen walking out of his office is clear evidence to me that there is something truly good and meaningful going on inside those therapy sessions with Tony! Tony is a valuable community resource and the first behavioral health professional I think of when I am asked for the name of a couples' therapist whom I would fully recommend in the greater Los Angeles area. --Tony Madril, LCSW, BCD

Tony is an exceptional therapist and a wonderful human being. I've gone to him for both individual…read moreand couples therapy and each experience is eye opening and life changing. Tony really knows his stuff and is as bold as he is gentle, as logical as he is passionate. If you are looking around for a good therapist I cannot recommend Tony enough. My girlfriend and I are truly happy with the tools we are learning from Tony. The best!

I have been working with David for several years. He is insightful, friendly, and most of all…read moreloyal in his professional approach. There has never been a time when he has been unavailable and is always there to help when needed. He has changed my life and so many others in a very positive way. Thank you David

Dr. Plotkin is a brilliant, intuitive, and empathetic therapist who literally saved my life. I met…read morehim in 2017 when I was at the lowest point in my life, and he has over the last few years guided me to my happiest and most fulfilled place. Not only is his therapeutic work very penetrating and effective, he also switched me from a really shitty psychiatrist to one of his colleagues, who helped me find the right meds to lift me out of a bad cycle of MDD. I couldn't recommend Dr. Plotkin more. He is a kind and really talented shrink. The best I've had, and I've had many. Strong recommend!