My first review of Julie D. Lee, LCSW was posted 1/9/19 so it's time for an update…read more I originally found my way to Julie a few years after severe and permanent injuries caused me to lose my health and career, which put enormous strains on my personal relationships. I wasn't sure I would survive at all, much less figure out how to make sense of the predicament. Prior to the catastrophe I defined my worth as a human being, my actual right to live and breathe, through work and the ability to provide for my family. That's generally a good thing, right? Workaholism is complicated. That issue alone can cause serious problems if it gets away from you. In my case, it blew up in my face when I became bedridden and unable to perform even the most basic functions, dressing and feeding myself, bathing... It took many years of excruciating effort, surgical interventions, daily physical therapy, pain management, etc., to regain a life worth living. Part of that process was accepting the fact that my injuries were permanent and I would never be the person I was before. As it turned out, I also lost a parts of me that had been causing harm to my loved ones for decades... workaholism and all the nasty little traits that were hammered into my personality in childhood. Long story short, I was raised in an extremely violent home by whackadoo parents. In the small West Texas farming community in which I was raised during the 60's and 70's, it was perfectly normal for adults in schools, churches, etc., to ignore obvious signs of child abuse. The overlapping bruises and open wounds on my back, arms, legs, and torso rarely had time to heal before more were added. My brothers and I were manipulated into fighting one another like cats and dogs and to wage emotional warfare. It seemed there was no escape from the cycle of epic violence. I followed a stereotypical path through the criminal justice system in my teens, left home at 15 years old, and became a business owner just before my 20th birthday. I became a lifelong business owner and high producer...never looked back and thought I "had it all figured out." News flash: I did not have it all figured out. I would not be alive today if I hadn't reached out for help -- not just from surgeons and such, but also those wonderful people in the behavioral health specialties -- psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers. Each played a roll in the seemingly impossible task of essentially un-hammering my mind and guiding me back to a life worth living. This is where Julie comes into the picture. My wife and I rely on her for couples counseling and we are both happier for it. Julie does an outstanding job untangling communication issues and helping us see and understand underlying issues that cause stress and confusion. My wife and I also rely on individual counseling with Julie to focus on issues more specific to our own life experiences and to better understand really...everything. I still don't "have it all figured out." But I do know this: Before the injuries that broke my body down and left me a basket case, the things that I thought were most important in life, and the tools I used work my way through it, were partly correct but also intolerably self defeating. And worse, I was inadvertently hurtful to those I cared about the most. Those are tough lessons for an old billy goat like me. But I am a better person for it and I can very clearly see how much happier my life is now. So thank you Julie Lee. Thank you for going above and beyond.

I don't think I can say enough great things about Julie - besides being a wonderful therapist and…read moreperson, she genuinely cares and is extremely insightful! This shows in how well she listens and interacts, is able to pinpoint the issue(s), and also with just how easy she is to connect with. She has a way of putting a person at ease while getting to the root of things and working together for a solution. She has done so much for me personally, and I am truly grateful for her! If you are looking for an amazing therapist, you should look no further!

As far as picking a therapist goes... You can't go wrong with Stewart Gallas. If you are struggling…read moreto change things within your life, he can help. I sincerely believe I would not be alive today, if it wasn't for him. I've struggled with extreme anxiety and depression my entire life. I thought I was doomed to a life of sadness. He was truly the first person who believed in my future... causing me to believe in it as well. He challenges me every single time we talk. Sometimes, I dig myself deep into the ground with feelings of uselessness... And without fail, he's always there with a ladder, showing me the way out. He isn't your typical pen and pad therapist. He gives you his undivided attention. He's solution-focused. He also happens to be hilarious-- which provides a sense of comfort and relief when things feel too heavy. He is extremely empathic, always going through the hard stuff with you, rather than just standing by on the sidelines. Seriously, this therapist rocks. If you are truly motivated to work on yourself, look no further than Stewart.

Most toxic therapist I have EVER encountered. BE CAREFUL. I was in marriage counseling.......and…read morelater learned that once your therapist is counsrling a couple you do not see the individuals separately; there were other questionable practices....."name calling" which I was later apologized to; I could go on but there is too much chronic PTSD to keep going. It has been 20 + years and additional therapists to keep on going. Just be careful and BE SAFE.

Had a very good experience in working with Betsy. She is kind, thoughtful, and a fantastic…read morelistener which often is what we need when working through hardship. Betsy helped me look at myself and guided me to safely work through some childhood issues that were affecting my adult life relationships. I am so grateful for her encouragement and guidance to helping me grow as a better man in improving myself in many ways. She also must have the widest variety shoe collection of anyone I know because she had a different pair every session for nearly 6 months. Don't miss this! Betsy is great. Highly recommend. Greg S.

Betsy has been very helpful in our couples therapy. She's helped us come to common ground, have…read morebetter communication, listen with curiosity instead of criticism, grow in empathy, forgiveness, patience and romance. She's given feedback and a very needed interactive experience. Betsy is very kind, caring and supportive. We had a wonderful experience.

I was disrespected when trying to schedule an appointment at this place. Not only did I feel…read morebelittled when I explained I couldn't pick up my phone when they called me at random times because I was at work, but the lady who answered my call back basically said she wouldn't try to get me a sooner date because she didn't feel like it. I felt this was incredibly petty behavior, especially as the tone of her voice towards someone potentially struggling mentally was incredibly mean and disrespectful. This is not what's expected from a place offering psychiatric care. I will not be coming back, and have already referred acquaintances elsewhere.

Dr. Kim has been a huge part of my recovery through psychiatry and psychotherapy…read more The staff is also very friendly and helpful. 5 stars are easy to give here.

Excellent collection of mental health professionals. Depression, social anxiety, spousal abuse,…read moreobsessive procrastination, anorexia, grief, et al. They provide tools to help clients grapple with all of these issues. If I could offer more than five stars, I would attach as many as possible to this review. Outside of their counseling expertise, they have great administrative staff. Many payment options available. I needed receipts to submit last minute before my FSA money was deleted. They mailed them the day I called and I got them the very next day!!! No charge to me for the postage, which was greatly appreciated. Seriously. A lot of other offices would have been like, "You can drive over and pick them up at our front desk."

This is just regarding Diana Schaefer. The facility has been beyond kind and helpful, and I hope to…read morefind a therapist here that fits my needs. -- Years and years ago, a therapist told me I was a whore for kissing a boy on the first date. I thought that would forever be my worst story of therapy gone wrong, of a therapist superimposing their own beliefs and issues on me. Diana hit a new record. She "fired" me as a client and pulled wildly unethical moves before doing so. I wholly believe that there is a time to part ways when therapy isn't serving the client or when a client is rejecting help from the therapist to everyone's detriment. Therapists have just as much of a right to end the relationship as clients do. The reason I'm writing this has nothing to do with the farewell and everything to do with how it was handled. I have an eating disorder. I made it clear from the start that I didn't care that she didn't specialize in them. I'd had enough therapy around eating disorders and wanted to take a new approach. I also told her in our first session that if she thought it wasn't a fit to have open communication because I would be doing so. I've played the "suffer through a relationship that isn't working" game too much at this point in therapy. We had weekly sessions for months. I thought many of them were helping. But then I told her how many calories I consumed during the week. That was undeniably the point where she flipped. We talked for a month or so more. She started talking to my dietician more. That seemed logical to me. And then she started telling my therapist I needed to go to treatment. Asking her why she hadn't suggested it or wasn't pushing it on me. (She has.) I am in no way a high risk anorexic. Perhaps treatment wouldn't hurt but my life right now prioritizes above something that isn't necessary. She pressured me and I said no, several times. And then the day came where she let me tell her about my life before interrupting and starting the conversation of removal of services provided. Like I mentioned, that alone wasn't the issue. What WAS the issue was that she had also called my dietician and tried to pressure her into leaving me. To the point of my dietician's discomfort and recognition that abandonment on that level would be detrimental and more harmful that good. (How Diana didn't see that, I don't know.) She gave me an ULTIMATUM of treatment or no therapy. She told me I COULD NOT go to therapy ANYWHERE until I dealt with my eating disorder. (And no, this wasn't just in reference to being cognitively unable to proceed with EMDR.) She wouldn't give me referrals. She made fun of the shirt I was wearing that day that said, "Mental health is health," because I wouldn't go to treatment. I was in utter shock during that last session so I didn't really have responses beyond saying no to treatment and that I understood where she was coming from. But none of those things are okay and I should have said that to her then. I regret that. Fuck that. I deserve therapy. Everyone does. She clearly spooked when eating disorder stuff came up, was not educated on it, and chose to bully and threaten me instead of just saying, "I'm not qualified in this topic and don't feel comfortable proceeding." Period. Period. Period. If you don't fit in her little box of qualifications, stay away. And if you pick up any of her own anxieties, leave. It's not worth wasting your time.

Alex is a skilled therapist who specializes in working with couples and discernment therapy. She…read morehas an upbeat, focused energy and has been wonderful to work with!

Alex is such a wonderful blend of bubbly, warm, down to earth, funny, and very insightful. She…read moremakes it easy to feel comfortable and connect as soon as you meet her, which is so important when searching for a therapist. As a colleague, I feel very confident referring couples and individuals to her because of how kind, smart, and effective a therapist she is.

Enjoy meeting with Kris, she has a very positive, uplifting demeanor and soothing voice that I find…read morecomforting to combat the anxieties of the world.

Kris is easy to talk to and very responsive via text and email. The waiting area is relaxing and…read morecomfortable.

I have been working with Janie for years now. She is a very qualified professional with the…read moreexpertise to help you in your journey. I find her very kind and compassionate. She listens and provides guidance toward a more mindful approach so you can make the conclusions on your own instead of telling you what you are doing or thinking. Her schedule is accommodating and location is easily accessible with plenty of parking! If you're looking for a safe space for healing she is a great therapist!

My husband and I went to Janie for pre-baby counseling. We knew this next chapter in our lives…read morewould come with challenges, so we wanted to prepare the best we can. Janie had an 6 session package dedicated to "bringing home baby." It was the most USEFUL baby class we took! It really helped us understand the different emotions we will go through, questions to ask each other and making sure we turn towards each other rather than away during the stressful times as new parents. I would recommend Janie to any and all parents. Of all the classes we took in preparation for baby, this was by far the most useful and most important class we took. We will continue to use what we learned well into the future. Thanks Janie!