The Ibogaine Clinic by David Dardashti ALMOST KILLED my friend…read more I recently paid for a friend to go to this clinic for drug addiction. Two months ago she boarded a plane for what we hoped would be a new, clean life. I had quite a few long talks with Cole Barressi, their COO, prior to her going. One conversation with Cole (he is an amazing salesman) and you come away believing that ibogaine can cure anything from the common cold to a rainy day. I'm being facetious of course, but he certainly convinced me that her addictions could be eliminated with virtually no withdrawals and with a claimed 10-year sobriety rate of better than 92%, my friend was incredibly excited to go. My first clue should have been when Cole claimed it's a myth that methadone collects in a person's bones. Studies on the NIH website show that it does. I asked how 3 or 4 doses of ibogaine could eliminate all the methadone in her bone marrow, where a lipophilic drug like methadone typically collects. He assured me that something called a "Rife machine" could detox it all. Their Rife machine is in fact little more than an ionic foot bath, a single 1-hour session with which they purport to pull all that out. Not likely. Another problem is they never did an intake with my friend. I gave Cole details on what I understood her history to be with various drugs, dosages etc. However, this was all second-hand info and neither Cole nor anyone at the clinic ever did an actual first-hand interview with my friend (by phone or in person) to get her history or check for anything I might have missed. I was assured this would be done and yet it was not. She went straight into her first ibogaine session the night she arrived. No intake or blood tests, only a brief orientation on what to expect during treatment. She in fact never had ANY blood work done during her entire stay. When she came home she felt awful (like being hit by a truck, she said) and her bones ached badly. She had often complained about this to the staff while she was there but all they did was give her vitamins and B12 shots for energy. When I asked Cole about it towards the end of her first week, he casually dismissed this as typical "seeking" behavior common to addicts. Back home she got steadily worse. After 10 days, she was fully bed-ridden, nauseous, throwing up, could barely move and couldn't even keep water down. When she finally went to the ER she was admitted with a severely inflamed liver. According to the hospital, the ibogaine had triggered a severe flare-up of hepatitis C. Her liver was enlarged and her liver enzyme levels were over 2000. Normal is 10 to 20. She was told had she waited another 6 hours she would likely have died of liver failure. It took the better part of a week to get her stabilized. Her enzymes topped out at over 3000. Look it up. This is fatal liver failure territory. She was also diagnosed as being in severe methadone withdrawal, so the ibogaine had done absolutely nothing for that either. Hepatitis and elevated enzyme levels (above 50) are both contra-indicators for ibogaine treatment. Most clinics require blood tests for such conditions before and during treatment. This clinic apparently does not and instead plays Russian Roulette with their patients' lives. Meanwhile, Cole had ghosted us. My friend was supposed to be on a two week treatment plan but after the first full week, when it became clear that she was not going to be a poster child success story for his clinic, he cut off all communication with us. He has not responded to VM's or texts and won't answer his phone. We have been in touch with a guy named David Douglas, who has been sympathetic but nothing more. He supposedly notified Cole of my friend's brush with death but as yet NOBODY has bothered to call either one of us. For Cole to abandon a patient mid-treatment right when she needed the clinic most, both he and the clinic he represents have zero credibility with me, either personally or professionally. Cole had made a big deal about it being a 5-star facility. I found out later that most of these ratings come from the staff. When patients check out, the staff ask if they would be willing to give a rating and then ask for them to hand over their phone so they can "help them" do that. They scan a QR code, punch in a "5" and then hand the phone back. I confirmed this with several other patients I knew. Cole told to me that the 5-star rating allows the clinic to charge premium rates for their services. AVOID THIS CLINIC AT ALL COSTS!! THEY WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY AND DO NOT CARE ONE BIT FOR THEIR PATIENTS' WELFARE. If anyone is planning to file suit against them, count me in. I am also considering pressing criminal charges. Since my fees were wired to Sabra Med Health, a Florida for-profit corporation, I believe that David Dardashti and Cole could be charged under Florida's Culpable Negligence statutes and as actual harm was done in this case, that could be a felony carrying up to 5 years.

SCAM!!! Once you leave the clinic you will start withdrawing. They just want your money, there is…read moreno magic 10 day pill. They are just taking advantage of miserable people at the worst time of their life. There is no doctor, no hygiene, no treatment, no compassion. STAY AWAY!!! Cheap is expensive. Cole and David are charlatans.

I feel grateful to be able to write this review. I have been a client of hers for a long time and…read morerecently returned to deal with some relationship issues related to my childhood. Within a couple of sessions she allowed me to release the trauma and shame that paralyzed me. I have been blessed to travel the world and experience great spiritual healers. She is so effective and the work to date allowed me to quickly file for divorce from my partner. I highly recommend her to anyone that has childhood abuse and or co dependency issues.

Ellen is a kind and compassionate listener. She provides a space for healing and allows emotions to…read moreexist without judgment. Since working with her, I feel more empowered to lean into my emotions rather than denying them. I have gained more body awareness and have a deeper connection between my body and mind.

A wonderful and skilled office. My patients have been very happy and greatly helped by Dr Arvon…read moreand her team.

Dr Arvon and " the Arvon method " has enabled me to move forward on major life events that were…read moreholding me back both in my personal and professional life. - a true professional and I highly recommend her - and her staff

Review for Karina Evangelista, LMHC: "This bond together is…read morenot like rain, which comes and goes away, this bond is like air, sometimes silent but always around you." -unknown There is no better place in life to seek refuge from the storm than a place that is made of unconditional trust. That is an incomparable, immeasurable gift. If you need someone to just listen and you need someone to hear all you've got going on in life or inside yourself, with Karina you can be free. She is a place of safety, where no matter what you say, no matter what you have done and no matter who you are, you are okay and everything is okay here with her. Your experience with her is tailored perfectly for you. Having had the privilege to be a part of her presence for almost a year now, I have experienced without a shadow of a doubt that the very hopes and desires we have from a therapist relationship is truly embodied here with her. It is the truth that she has the heart to be there for you, it is what she's made for. This is her life's purpose, I'm convinced of that, and am forever thankful she is here in this place. I have had experiences with a few therapists over the years in my adulthood, and although they were very knowledgeable and caring, no one compares to Karina and her spirit. Her approach from the very beginning and all throughout each session is evidence of not only her exceptional knowledge, experience, and methods, but a testimony to her intuition and the X factor that lives within her that is rare. When you finish a session with her and go on with your day, like the quote above, you take with you the effect, strength, love and tools all day long. These things stay within your heart and mind, so that you can approach your life purposefully and harmoniously throughout the day and truly feel the healing within. She has never-ending patience and will be by your side ceaselessly each day that you need. She allows you to be exactly who you are in all your rawness and in all your honesty. Let it all go and let it all out with her, I don't know of a better place to do it. Total trust. Total healing. What a success beyond measure. Life is great! I mean GREAT. There is no dollar amount to put on the experience I have had with her; her worth is truly invaluable. Invest yourself in the most exceptional therapy experience with Karina and you will enrich your life to a point more precious than gold.

Worst therapy center. DO NOT GO. They steal your money. My son had about 7 sessions and they waited…read moreto tell me after 7 sessions that they do not accept the insurance. Their office made the error of not checking the insurance accordingly. And now they are wanting money for their error. They wouldn't allow my son to come back after coming out of the hospital when he needed the therapy most. Trust me, stay away. They will steal your money.

My husband and I were lucky enough to stumble upon Dr. Victoria Raymond in Brickell back in 2016…read moreand it changed our lives forever, both as a married couple and as individuals. Truthfully, before I met Victoria or engaged in couples therapy I was under the impression it was completely taboo! It's something I never in a million years thought I would be apart of and boy was I wrong! After a few sessions I would count down the days until I saw her next! My husband and I did many sessions together and separately, to this day I am forever grateful. Victoria is a professional, compassionate, extremely gentle and open minded which allowed us to feel free to discuss our deepest issues and/or personal troubles without hesitation. Victoria created a neutral space for us to communicate and still to this day we are able to use those skills learned in therapy to navigate our relationship through this crazy - beautiful life. For those who are struggling or even for those who are happily married Victoria is equipped with a set of skills like no other. I feel more confident as a wife, new mother, sister, daughter, friend, coworker and even as an individual because of Victoria's guidance and the work she allowed me to do throughout our time spent together. She is truly amazing.

A true professional that is very skilled at his craft. Be prepared to interact with someone that…read morewill "tell you like it is" If you are committed to his regimen, you will definitely see positive results. Often, there is no quick fix when dealing with such matters. You must be committed for as long as it takes I recommended him very highly!

From the owner: Wade H Silverman PhD, ABPP is a highly qualified Miami, FL Therapist who is committed to ensuring…read morethat you receive excellent care for any of your problems. Don't hesitate to give us a call.

I was super thrilled to attend the "FREE" zoom session. I was 100% going to continue, even if I had…read moreto pay, IF I liked the doctor but I see it's all for the money! It gives you a "yes or no" option before you finish booking the appointment asking something about if you have the finances to continue and honestly I put no but only because WHY DOES IT MATTER? I guess this is why. They literally cancelled the zoom because I put "no". LOL. A JOKE! Only care about the money. I completely understand this is your busy and this is how you feed your family. But then why the false advertisement? This just upsets people and make it think YOU ARE ALL ABOUT MONEY.

Alana is an amazing therapist and a wonderful person. She is kind, empathetic, and trustworthy. We…read morehighly recommend Alana and the entire Relationship Experts practice.

After one free consultation session, I felt at great ease for the rest of the day. I could not…read moreeasily achieve this with another counselor even after years of seeing them. Talking with Steve helped me realize I had been disconnected from my own needs. I felt like I had been truly heard. No judgments were made of me and it was easy to express my feelings. My session was a great gift and I plan to speak with him more in the future.

From the owner: Steve Pollack is a highly skilled and intuitive NVC communication coach in Miami with 18 years of…read moreexperience rebuilding and healing relationships in South Florida. Often mistaken for a therapist or counselor, he gets right to the heart of difficult interpersonal issues through deep listening. His sessions bring people closer through a potent process of compassionate communication. Engaging in reflective listening and occasional role-playing, a safe and trusting space is created. This often brings about understanding and harmony even when traditional psychotherapy fails. "Steve was able to facilitate communication between myself and my mother and make an incredible amount of progress in 2 hours. He was able to understand how each of us was feeling, then translate for the other and cut through issues that have been going on for decades. We could not be more grateful." -SA, NYC Call for your free initial 15-minute phone consultation to see if NVC works well for you! Offering couples, individuals, and families in Miami-Dade and Broward counties: * Sessions in person, via Skype or phone * Independent mediation in North Miami Beach (not connected with the court arbitration system) * Private consultations * Marriage communication coaching * Interpersonal relationship coaching * Tutoring and training in NVC skills

Knowledgeable, understanding, patient, accommodating The…read morebest... I'd recommend Marcia to anyone needing coaching