Initial Review: I removed a former review, but finding it wise to put it back up for any females…read moreseeking a healthy therapeutic connection with this particular Dr-- the 2nd mentioned. The first therapist seemed to be undergoing a serious emotional burnout or fallout, and boundary-blurring issues- so I, myself, had to pause those grief counseling sessions (scary altho I did gain a few key positive takeaways and that is now my possession, not the Psychologist's).
Finding a good counselor who has compassion for clarity and the grief I was dealing with is hard enough, but my experience here was incredibly frustrating. The subsequent psychologist, whom I saw--a male practitioner via video, who operates intentionally, internationally Out of the country-- the care was Utterly Disconnected.
He helped with a few dream interpretations, clinically (not spiritually), and instead of listening, he relied on Rigid, Robotic clinical check-boxes (my experience and how impressive, Dr. ____ '-)....). As well, his academic Jargon like 'cognitive dissonance' really didn't apply! (Not quite, Doc. I know my values, know who I am, nor do I feel guilty when my heart/mind deviate because I've a Deep ability for self-control and self-awareness-- important for clients and is my direct advice. You be self aware when opening your mind/heart to any therapist!). He seemed to have problems connecting to me, anyway, and I was intially concerned he wouldn't connect easily with women, which was my initial concern). My personal conclusion is he Miscalculated due to implicit Bias.
I'm talking highly educated psychologists vs. compassion and being Human which he obviously did not have toward Me anyway! PhD doesn't equal character, connection, compassion or high emotional intelligence! No Thank You!
What I Would add is that this guy had an apparent, uncontrollable orbital (around the eyes/muscles) twitch. This in itself shows 'cognitive dissonance,' like he was fighting a feeling or a thought or was quite nervous (wink)...if you think about it. So I could surmise that his terminology was actually the projection of this clinician (is that as human as it gets?).
As well, the clinic's administration also leaves a Lot to be desired. They were soo disorganized- telling me one counselor was not available, all slots filled; then, suddenly, there were 5 slots open randomly. Give us a Break!
If you are a woman looking for intuitive, Respectful, ethical and Genuinely Connected care, avoid the international telehealth provider(s) on this roster. I'm all for counseling in any situation to any degree! It shows emotional intelligence and health to pursue & receive it & thereby gain from it; although now, I'm more on the cautious side because in straightforward honesty, Psychologists Can Be Weeeiiird! Yikes! Watch for the "weird" ones and discontinue as needed. Remain self-aware, Know and maintain your own boundaries. Never allow any psychologist or XMan-Psyshe-Dissector superpower to go anywhere mentally/emotionally with you unless he or she explains precisely what they're doing, which the 1st Psychologist Did Not, while asking questions that didn't entirely pertain to what I hired them for doing. A strange experience despite the take-aways.
NOTE: Please keep in mind that this Practice seems more interested in their own financial gain to protect their revenues over patient safety. That's a one-star- and a detractor from any healthy therapist there.