I recently contacted Dr. Dufford to help me after receiving a recent diagnoses of PTSD, it's…read moreunfortunately had been many years since I'd seen Dr. Dufford as a patient. Dr. Dufford returned my call promptly and he was very kind and understanding to my situation as usual. Sadly, Dr. Dufford was not able to fit me in as a returning patient at the time that I called, Dr. Dufford instead gave me a referral to two other Psychologists that specialize in treating the Complex PTSD that I suffer from and was recently diagnosed with. Dr. Michelle Chabbot was the Psychologist that I first reached out to following the multiple traumatic events that led to my Complex PTSD diagnoses and that caused my PTSD Panic Attack. I study Psychology myself, and I was very shaken when I contacted Dr. Chabbot, as I'd never experienced at PTSD Panic Attack before, and I never even knew that someone could suffer from something as terrible as a PTSD Panic Attack. Dr. Chabbot answered the phone immediately, and she was kind and caring enough to take the time to help me immediately. She even answered some emergency questions that I had regarding my recent Complex PTSD diagnoses and the PTSD Panic Attack that I suffered. Dr. Chabbot did all of this for me during her time off on the weekend, when she was out of town on vacation. Talking with Dr. Chabbot, meant so very much to me. I immediately felt comfortable with Dr. Chabbot and I immediately knew that I was in good hands with regards to finding help to treat my Complex PTSD Disability. I'll be continuing my treatment with Dr. Chabbot moving forward, and I'll be sure to update my review along the way as well. I can tell Dr. Chabbot is an extremely gifted and knowledgeable Psychologist, and she is exceptionally knowledgeable and gifted in the area of PTSD especially. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Chabbot/Dr. Dufford, if you are ever in need. I also urge anyone reading this to reach out to Dr. Dufford/Dr. Chabbot if you are in any need of mental healthcare. It's vital to seek the aid of a Psychologist if you've ever experienced going through a traumatic life event (such as a car accident, workplace discrimination, domestic violence, Ableist bullying, really anything that happens that is traumatic in life, can potentially lead to PTSD I'm told. On top of this, in my own personal experience, PTSD appears to me to be a self fueling condition/ mental illness/disability, meaning that PTSD can worsen over time, if left untreated. What this means is that, it's vital to seek the help of a qualified mental healthcare professional immediately following a traumatic life event. If one doesn't immediately get the treatment that one needs, ones PTSD could quickly worsen, that and one could easily develop "layers" of PTSD, from multiple traumatic events as well. In addition to this, PTSD can also VERY QUICKLY develop into a life threatening condition/mental illness/disability, so please don't ever hesitate to get seek immediate help. Even if you just suspect you might need help, then immediately seek out that help as your mental health can quickly worsen, leaving you in a life threatening situation.

Dr Dufford is one of the best therapists out there. He makes time for you and is super supportive!…read moreI have been seeing him for a long time off and on through my life. He instills in his practice a sense of calm and you will feel heard by him. He offers insight and guidance as needed. Have to admit that he has been present for some of my darkest times and I am grateful for his help and support. I would strongly recommend him to anyone. He is that guy who steps up to the plate...one of the good ones!

I can not speak highly enough of Peter Cellarius, neither in quality or quantity…read more Peter's exceptional professionalism, caring disposition, and individualized approach was invaluable in helping me process the sudden loss of a family member - can't imagine having done it without him. Working with Peter is a tremendously rewarding experience - be ready to put the work in, and you'll be thrilled with how he'll meet you where you need.

Peter is the best therapist I've ever spoken to. Period. He takes the time to not only listen to…read morewhat you're saying, but also say it back to you in a way that helps you truly define how you feel. He's so gentle in his approach that it's very easy to confide in him and not feel judged. He obviously cares about his patients and really does take the time to talk to you. In all our session, I never once felt like we were "rushed for time" or that I was on a clock. I highly recommend his services and couldn't be more satisfied. Thank you Peter!

Kent has been absolutely wonderful to work with! He recently joined one of our Dads and Donuts…read moreevents at New Mom School South Bay and was instrumental in supporting conversations amongst the group of dads navigating parenthood. His approach is warm and inviting which helped the dads to feel more open to sharing about their own experiences of becoming a father. Kent has been a great resource to us and we will absolutely continue to refer families his way. If you're looking for support in navigating all things parenthood and relationships, I can't recommend Kent more! We definitely look forward to having Kent join us for future events at New Mom School South Bay!

I have consulted with Kent and known his work for many years. As a colleague of his, I have been…read morereferring clients to him because I can attest to how good he really is. He genuinely cares for his clients and year after year takes the steps to get better and better. His knowledge of the field and what works in therapy is another reason I hold him in high regard.

I rate Dr. Patrice Wolters as a 5 plus star professional for the amazing work she did with our…read morefamily. We initially contacted Patrice to learn new tools how to approach our preschooler when facing any difficulties. From the first visit, we could see Dr. Patrice was a super star with kids. Our preschooler loves going to see her. She helped us to learn how to provide positives in a way that motivate the children any parent could benefit for. We loved the fact she was good with our son, helped with team parenting and also has effective individual skills. She did it through the play so for our son it felt like a playdate! It was a positive experience to go to her office as Dr. Wolters is bright, skilled and fun! Every time we went she had some new activity--games of many sorts even presents to take home! I do not know any provider who would go so far to make sure that the child felt so comfortable and engaged! She has a strong interest in helping kids develop the traits of resiliency or giving directions in an effective way. Overall Dr. Wolters is a knowledgeable, reliable and skilled professional who clearly loves working with her patients. Dr. Wolters is very confident and challenged us in a way that was supportive. Our family highly recommend her!

I am a 50 year old man, married for only 5 years, and I love my wife dearly and truly believe that…read moreshe was heaven sent. That being said, over time we had reached a point where certain behaviors had led us to an impasse, and our combined decision was to divorce. After an internet research, we found Dr Wolters. Her web site was super informative, straight forward and very professional. We were able to get an appointment quickly. Dr. Wolters had us immediately talking, discovering and exploring thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and in a way that I had never practiced before. She taught, and is teaching us how to "face" or "tolerate" the uncomfortable and to sit with those feelings. Although this is so hard to do, over time it becomes easier to do and extremely rewarding. As a result we were better able to understand ourselves, and our feelings which led to clear communication. We learned many techniques and methods to continue our growth in our marriage and personally. Dr. Wolters is a strong therapist who does not allow us to practice old habits, but instead guides and supports us in our growing relationship. I love that she is so current and knowledgeable in the latest techniques and studies throughout her field, including brain fitness and personal growth. My wife and I are now exercising regularly, going on dates, trying new things, and communicating more often and clearly as ever. Thanks to Dr. wolters I have continued my path to personal growth, which has in turn invigorated my marriage. Best of all, Dr Wolters has saved my marriage. My wife and I have found a new intimacy and thoughts of divorce are long behind us.

The therapist told us on the first day that she didn't care if we stayed married. Even though we…read moretold her that was our goal. A therapist should help you achieve your goals and at no point did she make an effort to help us work towards that. She also lied and told me one thing and then in a separate session with my husband told him something else. She was also trying to see myself and my husband individually outside of our marriage counseling which I have had confirmed from other psychologists that doing so is incredibly unethical. So I suppose if you want an unethical therapist that doesn't care about your goals and lies, then Melissa is the therapist for you

Nick is a great and talented therapist. He has the ability to work with any population. He has a…read morebag of skills as a therapist that is unmatched. I would refer any friend or family to Nick without hesitation!

Dr. Tierney is an extremely thoughtful, relatable and kind healthcare provider. I know from…read moreexperience how difficult it is to find someone to talk to who you feel you deeply resonate with and feel can provide you with wisdom, care and will challenge you when you need it. If you have an interest in exploring your lived experience through art, movement, expression, or just straight shooting conversation, Dr. Tierney is a wonderful choice. I have never written a Yelp review before but I feel very strong about the fact that finding a great therapist is difficult work and if my review can help more people find someone that can genuinely help them, that is worth it. I think Dr. Tierney is a wonderful friend and healer and I recommend his services full heartedly!

Dr. Brian hands down has been the best therapist I have worked with. My partner and I have worked…read morewith Brian for over 3 years, now and he's been such a support and beacon of growth for us. He's seen us evolve as humans and is not afraid to challenge us bc that's how growth happens! Without his knowledge and expertise we would not be the people or couple we are today. Brian is not just a therapist but a coach and supportive person. We've learned and keep learning so much from the frameworks and tools we've learned with him. Do yourself a favor and work with this man!

I began meeting with Genevieve in October 2020 for an individual therapy session. She has been…read moregreat in helping me deal with my lack of self-confidence and struggles of being a mom of 2 young toddlers. She has helped me grow and mature in my marriage and has given me various tools and resources to achieve effective communication with my husband. Genevieve is incredibly empathetic, kind, warm, and accommodating. She is flexible when it comes to scheduling and very responsive to emails and phone calls. She saved my mental health during COVID and I cannot thank her enough! I highly recommend Genevieve Altwer as she is simply amazing. A professional therapist who puts her clients first, makes them feel heard and understood, and provides incredible customer service to all her clients. Thank you, Genevieve!

This is a long overdue endorsement of Genevieve Altwer, LMFT. I have been a client of hers for 3…read moreyears now and it has made all the difference in my life. I often thank her for saving me and she is always quick to reply, "Mark, you are the one that has done the work". Although this may be true, she has been my guide to do the "right" work so that ultimately I could process life's struggles in a better way and find the peace and grace inside my being that I always wanted. I have been a firefighter for 18 years and I have seen a lot of tragedy in that time. Prior to becoming a licensed therapist, Genny served in law enforcement for 13 years. Knowing this fact about her immediately garnered my attention because I knew she understood the realities of my occupation. I had seen a number of therapists prior but just never felt that rapport I had with Genny from our very first phone conversation. It was natural, organic and without pressure. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that I really did not want to start up with therapy again but knew I needed to ask for help. I believe that me finding her was not by accident, just as I believe that you reading this endorsement is not coincidental. She may not be the right therapist for you, but then again, maybe she is the one. For me, I reached out to her to simply assist me with PTSD related to 911 calls I had experienced. And we have definitely tended to those incidents and the trauma. But what I came to discover was that I had a lot of layers to uncover and work on in my own personal life. That has made all the difference. There has never been any pressure to talk about any specific facets of my life. I tell my story and she guides me through to help present perspective so that I may find the solution. You cannot control your environment and the people in it many times. But you can choose to reach out for help, put the work into you and ultimately find yourself in a better state of grace despite all that life throws our way. My hope is that by sharing my story and work with Genevieve Altwer, LMFT, it can help save one life. If it does, then it will have been worth it. Take care of you. Mark.

I have had the pleasure knowing Dr Quach for over ten years. He is without hesitation one of the…read morebest psychiatrists I have ever met. His quick mind and depth of knowledge is always refreshing. Working alongside him in several clinical environments I can attest to his compassion and commitment to his patients. He has the great quality of being down to earth and easy to talk while also able to observe and listen for what patients are trying communicate on every level.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Quach for a few years now. I have worked with numerous…read morepsychiatrists over the years but Dr. Quach is by far one of the best. Walking into a new doctor's office can be at best uncomfortable and at worst scary, but the kindness Dr. Quach shows really puts you at ease as soon as you walk into the office. The compassion and care he provides to each and every individual is something that I have not seen before. He takes his time to engage with you and really puts in the effort to understand what you need, and more importantly what you want. He truely listens to each individual and tries to incorporate their wishes into his treatment plan. He makes you feel like what you want in your treatment matters, and that your input is valued. Dr. Quach also takes his time to explain each medication that he is proscribing, including the possible side effects, risks, and benefits so that you feel informed and empowered in your treatment. I would recommend Dr. Quach to anyone, and encourage anyone who has the opportunity to work with Dr. Quach as your Psychiatrist to take it!!