Dr Slone is the therapy you are looking for! He takes the time to truly listen, and then provides alternative viewpoints and frameworks you may not have considered. He has life experience he often draws from to formulation his opinions. He certainly goes above and beyond for his patients, and is flexible in his scheduling. He's a psychologist who truly cares about his work, and it shows. Dr. Slone helped navigate through difficult times in my life over the years and I am forever grateful for his guidance. 10/5 stars. Highly recommend. Taking the first step of scheduling an appointment with a new psychologist is the hardest part, but before the end of the first meeting - you'll be asking to schedule a follow up. read more

I have been seeing Dr Slone for several months now to help in areas of growth. I have found him to be incredibly helpful. He is a great listener and asks thought-provoking questions - it has helped me tremendously. read more

Dr. Slone is a calm, thoughtful, and solution-focused couples therapist. He's been great at helping us feel comfortable and working on practical ways to improve our relationship. Highly recommend him. read more

Barry was really great with helping us get into solution , stop blaming each other , stay a team and get on the same page to start communicating with love and find action steps to implement positive lasting change . I found his approach direct compassionate with out any of us feeling alienated or a target / bad guy . We will refer any of our friends who might need assistance:) We saw Barry as a couple as well as separately . Highly recommend read more

Dr Sloane has been incredibly helpful in helping me to navigate some heavy family issues. He listens well, asks thoughtful questions, challenges where appropriate, and provides context to some difficult family dynamics. I highly recommend anyone who needs help navigating complex issues to give Dr Sloane a call. His office is neat and tidy, yet comfortable and inviting. Therapy can feel very vulnerable but Dr Sloane provides a welcoming environment where you can feel free to express yourself. read more

Dr. Slone is honest and a very good man. I called him and left a message and to my surprise he called me within a couple of hours and consulted me briefly on the phone. He explained that he reserves health insurance for first responders only. His fees was a little high for me for out-of-pocket however, he offered to help me find a good provider through my insurance. Who does that, nowadays?!? He gave me directions to navigate the insurance site and send him a list of providers in the area. I sent him the list and he responded within a day with recommendations of 5 providers that best fit my concern. Super kind and nice! I would highly recommend him. read more

I found Dr Slone to be pragmatic & sensible in his approach to therapy, having found his therapy to be an authentic journey towards better living. He helps you do the work you don't want to do of the heavy lifting of fixing trauma. South Orange County is filed with Dr Katz types, Dr Slone isn't one of them. Go to him if you want to fix core isssues read more

Dr. Slone was so kind, caring, and compassionate when I called him to schedule an appointment. Although he doesn't take my insurance, he offered to help me with a referral. What a great guy! read more

Barry has been an incredible help to me. He makes it easy to talk about difficult things and always provides thoughtful insight. I've felt supported, understood, and encouraged every step of the way. I'm truly thankful for the positive changes I've experienced since starting therapy. read more

Having been through a number of therapist, I can say with complete confidence that Dr. Slone is extremely thorough and attentive. I would recommend him with no qualms to anyone in the south Orange county area. Extremely impressed and was committed after the first session to reciprocate his commitment. Can't praise him enough. read more

I came to Dr.Sloan in the middle of a failing marriage, newly sober from many years of alcoholism. In just a few sessions, he managed to help me identify the patterns and genesis of pain I'd been avoiding for years. I'm now on a path of recovery and rebuilding, and will continue my work with Dr. Sloan. read more

My wife and I started seeing Dr. Sloan during a tough transition into the empty nest phase and were immediately impressed. From our very first session, we felt heard and supported. Dr. Sloan is an exceptional listener who asks thoughtful questions and takes the time to understand the full picture without making assumptions or taking sides. Over the past few months, he's given us practical tools to ease our anxiety and improve our communication. We're so grateful for his guidance and highly recommend him to any couple navigating life changes. read more

Dr Slone does a great job of creating a safe space, active listening and guiding conversations with gentle nudges. I have left frequently with encouraging insight and tools to improve. The conversations were always productive and when necessary he has a talent for redirecting if topics become repetitive or deflective. read more

Dr. Slone is the psychologist you're looking for. He truly has a way of re-framing your situation and providing alternative view points for the betterment of your life. He goes above and beyond for his patients, and is always available. I tried a few other therapists before finding Dr. Slone, and he makes the others seem untrained. Wonderful experience and I am grateful for his care. You can tell this isn't just a job for him, but instead something he is truly passionate about. read more

Gifted me with many useful tools to help with many difficult situations including dealing with my alcoholism. Gave me ways to positively deal with life! read more

I wasn't able to see Dr. Slone due to my insurance not covering his sessions but he spoke with me anyway to diagnose my issues and referred me to several psychiatrists that were in my network. Really wish my insurance covered, would have loved to work with him! read more

Dr. Slone is such an incredible therapist. He has helped me in so many ways, I don't even know where to begin. He cares so much for his patients & is so genuine and kind. I am so so grateful that he is my therapist, as he has truly helped me change my life. read more

Dr. Slone, Thank you for your response, even though it came after a considerable delay since my initial review. I want to clarify that the issue was not with your communication. I sought your expertise for a self-assessment because my ex-husband has been accusing me of having a personality disorder. You administered two tests: the MMPI-2-RF and the MCMI-IV. The results of the MMPI-2-RF indicated, "There are no indications of somatic, cognitive, emotional, thought, or behavioral dysfunction," and "Interpersonal Functioning scales provide no evidence of dysfunction." The only aspect of the results that could be questioned is the possibility of Under-Reporting, as I scored very high in my level of psychological adjustment. This did not surprise me, as aside from my failing marriage, I was thriving in all other areas of my life, including my happiness post-separation. Regarding the MCMI-IV, this test is designed for individuals experiencing emotional discomfort or social difficulties, not for well-functioning adults. I believe you have deliberately withheld a copy of my test results. Instead, you provided a verbal interpretation that seems to serve your own purposes. Therefore, I believe the issue is not with your communication but with your intentions. It was an expensive lesson for me. I feel a social responsibility to share my experience, especially since it can impact someone's well-being. Sincerely, Erin read more

Professional, responsive, effective, compassionate and easy to talk to. Albeit a short time I have grown significantly with Dr. Slone's help. read more

I didn't get a chance to work with Dr. Slone due to lack of insurance coverage, but he was still helpful on the call and offered to go through my list of in-network doctors to pick out his recommendations. Was responsive on both phone and email. read more

Dr Slone was very accommodating with a reference to another Doctor. He called me back within the hour of my phone call.

Enjoyed my time with Dr Slone. Great advise on my issue. He gave me several options on dealing with an issue.

This is an overdue review for Dr. Slone. I've been a patient of Dr. Slone for over a year and he has helped me immensely in my journey. When I came to him I had a drinking problem, I was unhappy, resentful, and angry at a lot of things in life. I was in toxic relationships, dating men I shouldn't been dating. Dr Slone gave me tools to dig myself out of this situation. The key difference between Dr Slone and other therapists is that he asks you questions and asks for you to find the answer/solution yourself. He has made an immense difference in my life over the past few years and I'm incredibly grateful for everything that I've learned in therapy through him. I write this today as I am reflecting upon my own journey. I'm in a happy and healthy relationship with my soon to be finance. What a journey it has been, and I'm so grateful Dr Slone was there for me when I needed help. Dr. Slone is incredibly caring and non-judgmental. He reaffirmed my belief that everything in life is figureoutable. I hope those of you that are on your healing journey will choose him as your guide. He is a wonderful asset to the psychotherapy world. read more

The Solution-Driven Change approach to therapy is terrific! Dr. Slone combines outstanding academic preparation, extensive training, and many years of experience, with a willingness to listen and the intention of understanding my feelings and thoughts. We collaborate in developing actionable strategies for me to apply in my daily life. Dr. Slone is friendly and professional and punctual. I recommend him to anyone who wants to do their "work." read more

Barry Slone, Ph.D. Solution-Driven Change - Psychologists Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

Let me start by saying if your marriage feels like it's on the edge, or if you're trying to navigate a relationship that feels more like a rollercoaster than a partnership, Dr. Barry Slone is the person you want in your corner. My wife and I came to Dr. Slone during a particularly rough patch--think "World War III meets silent treatment meets spontaneous emotional monologue." (Yes, it was that intense.) I walked in skeptical, half-joking that we'd need a miracle. What we got was even better: someone who actually listened to both of us, made sense of the chaos, and helped us communicate in a way that felt doable. Dr. Slone doesn't pick sides. He's calm, sharp, and has an uncanny ability to defuse tension with a well-timed insight or gentle challenge. He called us out when we needed it--but always with respect and care. Over time, he helped us unpack a lot of baggage and start rebuilding trust with real tools, not fluff. Marriage counseling is hard. Especially when emotions are high. But Dr. Slone made it manageable--and, dare I say, hopeful. I wouldn't say we're perfect now, but we're solid, laughing again, and understanding each other in ways we hadn't for years. If you're in a tough spot and want real help from someone who gets it, do yourself (and your marriage) a favor and give Dr. Slone a call. read more

I started seeing Dr. Slone several years ago while I was working through a challenging time and his genuine and thoughtful support made all the difference. His expertise is obvious, but his immensely caring personality and dedication to his work is what truly sets him apart from other therapists. I still schedule appointments from time to time whenever I'm looking for perspective on what's going on in my life and I find working with him to be incredibly useful. The work I've done with him has contributed to so much self-growth and joy in life. I recommend him wholeheartedly! read more

My visits with Dr. Slone have been off and on for a decent period of time. But each time I go back, I feel that I always have stronger clarity on what steps or actions I need to take to get me back where I want to be - mentally and emotionally. Dr. Slone not only gives me guidance, he also pushes or challenges me to take specific steps. His work with me as proven to be invaluable and I am grateful for it. read more

I could not work with him because he didn't accept my insurance, but that didn't stop him from being helpful. He looked at my insurance and recommended that I work with Dr. Aronson based on my location and what my insurance covers. That was helpful as I didn't know what I was doing, but it was nice to have that help. Thank you so much, Dr. Sloan! read more

I've seen Dr. Slone for a few weeks now. I appreciate his direct and cogent thoughts. He truly knows how to get to the root of the problems. I feel that I am in a place where my issues will be resolved. I feel that I am in a safe environment to talk . I'm grateful he had an opening for me. I tried earlier to see him and he was booked. I'm so glad to see him now. read more

Dr Slone has had a positive impact in the short few weeks I have had with him. He asks direct questions which help give inner pause & thought to situations needing a better attention to move forward. My wife and I have been able to address things and move forward with actions to help improve our relationship. I had a recent very trying situation involving a sibling, my sons and religion. Dr. Slone helped with pertinent questions, that allowed me to address the issue directly with my sibling, and still maintain decorum, as we will be interacting in the future. His style and experience has been beneficial, and worth it, after having had some reservations initially. read more

Dr. Slone provided great insight and has helped me me work on overcoming personal issues and better myself.

5 star rating for Dr Slone for his compassionate demeanor dealing with patients. Although I was not able to work with Dr Slone due to insurance issues Dr Slone took the time to review a list of approved Dr's to make a recommendation for me. I recommend Dr. Slone. read more

Dr Slone saved my relationship. The best decision I've made was to continue with therapy even through the toughest times. Forever grateful and will continue to see him regularly for the rest of our lives. read more

Dr. Sloan helped me with some very complicated problems. He's great at root-cause analysis and therapeutic solutions.

Dr. Barry Slone is an amazing therapist. I recommend him to all my friends and can not thank him enough for the work he did with my husband and I. I attribute our getting married and having a wonderful, heathy relationship. Our marriage is beyond what I could have dreamed since we incorporated what we learned from Dr. Barry Slone. He is kind, gets to the point and a very likable human being. read more

I have been attending sessions with Dr. Slone for a few months and he has helped me address many issues I've been dealing with for years. I feel like the progress I made with him in this time is leaps and bounds more effective than what I was experiencing with other therapists that I had been going to for longer amounts of time. I really appreciated the longer sessions that allowed us the time to really dig into topics without feeling rushed or cut off prematurely. I felt a sense of closure with each session with much to reflect on and implement in my life. read more

Dr. Slone is an excellent and skilled psychologist. He asks a lot of questions, and really is interested in helping people achieve their higher potential through clear, calm communication. My husband and I hired Dr. Slone when our marriage had reached a complete communication breakdown. Through our sessions, Dr. Slone allowed us to air our points of view in a safe, non-combative setting. He then helped each of us to reframe our viewpoint and language to communicate with each other without using hurtful language. He also is not afraid to call each of us out on our own "B.S." without making us feel attacked or put on the spot. His approach is so simple, and his demeanor so calm that you end up leaving the session thinking "Wow, communicating with each other in a loving and respectful manner is so easy!" I would recommend Dr. Slone for marriages in crisis or even just under stress and strain. Even if you feel like you just need a little tuneup! He helps people to reframe their thoughts and words for a better life. read more

I really appreciated the therapy that my husband and I went through with Dr. Sloan. He had very good insights and suggestions for our relationship. read more

I'm a professional that needed a little help, and I was always against therapy growing up. However, I was referred to Dr. Slone by a colleague of mine. I had some challenges in my career and personal life that I needed some help with. In two sessions with Dr. Slone, he has been able to effectively reframe my thinking and given me some exercises to push myself and to challenge myself. Dr. Slone brings a pleasant and professional demeanor to every session and is able to slow me down in order for me to effectively convey my struggles. From there, he's then able to help. read more

Dr. Slone is a very helpful professional. I have only been working with him for a short time, but I can already tell I really enjoy his approach to therapy. He's allowing me to recognize my potential and helping me set achievable goals for myself. If looking for someone to gently listen and guide you he can be very helpful. read more