My...gosh. What an insanely condescending human being. Do NOT go if you intend to have someone who…read morewill listen to your story, or has any compassion for the patient. There is a difference between "tough love" and "why did I waste my money being talked down to. I get it- he's been in the field a while and can do whatever he wants. I know in 2026 there are a lot of sycophant "therapists" looking to make a quick buck. I know "therapy speak" from non experts is a problem. Question- would you go to a personal trainer who talks down to you the entire time? If your answer is "no," steer VERY clear of Dr. Goonan.

I'm glad this wasn't my first experience with psychotherapy or I would have really run for the…read morehills and never tried another therapist. Dr Goonan...he is an alpha male who seems to really like the sound of his own voice. While he did offer some suggestions that were helpful, he treated me like a child. I felt really uncomfortable. Dictated to. I would ask a question and he would go off on a tangent about something else and never give me an answer. No matter what I said, there was no support, it was always how I could do better or what I did wrong. He seemed to have a very narrow scope of what is "right" and what is "wrong". Just the way he sits high up in a chair feet over where you sit sets the scene. It wasn't about a therapeutic relationship, it was about imparting his ideas onto you to go forth and perfect. I forced myself to go to several sessions accusing myself of resistance. Until finally I realized...its him not me. Dr Goonan might be the right therapist for people looking for dictation instead of connection. Rules instead of collaboration. It wasn't a total loss. I learned some new skills that were helpful. But beyond that, he was not for me...at all.

I'd give them 0 stars if I could. I scheduled an appointment, payed a deposit, came across town and…read moreshowed up early to fill out all paperwork. When my appointment time came the reception said the doctor had to go and couldn't see me today and could I reschedule. Ridiculous. They obviously don't value there patients time.

Let me just say this, my husband and my best friend really wish I'd find a new psychiatrist…read more.... The man is around 80, with antiquated views of men and women. He will fully admit that he still does not have a diagnosis for me after 2 years, and has tried me on several different medications, alternately labeling me "bi-polar," which I am not, and an "alcoholic", which I also am not and which is what led my husband to disliking him so much (I used to drink 2 drinks a week and now I don't even drink at all). Half of what he says I have no idea where he is going with it and it confuses me, and I think for me, he has only been about 15% helpful, and that has mostly been in writing prescriptions to help my anxiety that I had already known about and was taking before I even began to see him. To be honest, if it weren't for his WONDERFUL office staff that is so pleasant and caring and efficient, I probably would never go back. I know he is a well respected doctor in town, but he has never been suited very well to me. I think he just doesn't understand me, or maybe just young women. He seems to be very sought after and his staff can usually fit me in for emergencies, and that combined with me not knowing where else to turn, has had me going back for two years now.

Dr. Marcia Lindsey is a great therapist. I've seen her two different times over the last several…read moreyears and it's always been very helpful. Mother issues, boss issues, job issues, retirement issues, moving issues - we covered them all and it really made a difference. She makes you think about your problems and always has a creative way to help you work through things, with the objective of moving forward. I highly recommend her for your mental health needs.

I've been seeing psychiatrists and social worker/ psychologists off and on at Hauser clinic since…read more1997. They have some really good psychiatrists and social workers. However, I have trouble with getting refill requests from my pharmacy honored. I have to call the clinic to get it done. It's hard to get a hold of someone over the phone. I don't see myself with them for much longer.

I have been going to Hauser Clinic for 5 years now. They are good people and very patient…read more All of them are helpful. I go to Dr. Dorothy. Barbara Matranga