I have seen Dr. Shaw for 10 years and find him to be a compassionate, intelligent, caring…read morePsychiatrist. I do not feel comfortable disclosing my diagnosis's online, but I will say that Dr. Shaw didn't stuff me full of medications like some psychiatrist's do, he actually promoted Therapy first (Psychologist) and group Therapy helped a lot, but along the way I did need medications that Dr. Shaw prescribed and monitored. Dr. Shaw is a strong mental health professional who combines great cognitive abilities with expertise, empathy, and communication skills to deliver effective care.

I am a female patient with an extensive history of abuse, and I only recently became fully aware of…read morethe extent of the trauma I endured due to dissociation. I initially sought treatment from Dr. David Shaw in my 20's for what I believed to be depression. After 10 years of prescribing me drugs of little help (without ever asking if I had a history of trauma), Dr. Shaw began injecting me with Ketamine (a dissociative anesthetic) starting with 80mg and then quickly moving to 120mg per injection of Ketamine weekly. I weigh 120 lbs and every injection caused complete loss of consciousness and amnesia for the duration of the session afterwards. After asking him to reduce the dosage, he eventually injected me with 100mg of Ketamine on one routine visit and then proceeded to allow me to leave his office (unconscious) 18 minutes after injecting me. I have ZERO recollection of this. I "came to" IN JAIL, after the drug he injected had worn off, and after being charged with a DUI - all due to him injecting me with Ketamine and neglecting to supervise my recovery. He does not supervise patients that are under the effects of this dissociative drug and has no one in the office to do so. This is extremely dangerous, and proved to be so in my case. After this incident, I researched Ketamine administration and most clinical standards dictate that a patient is not allowed to drive for the entire DAY of Ketamine administration. The patient should be monitored for the duration of the drug administration and both be driven to and back home by a responsible adult. Dr. Shaw allowed patients themselves to drive both to and home from his office at their SEVERELY IMPAIRED and UNCONSCIOUS discretion after injecting them with Ketamine, dismissing them, and moving on to the next patient. I am not sure how I made it home all of the other times he dismissed me and let me wait alone while I decided (again, impaired) when I could drive the 45 minutes home. I have dramatically regressed since this incident - my PTSD and anxiety are unmanageable. The trauma of being arrested and put through the court system for over two years while I waited for the blood test to come back, the stigma and shame caused by his unsupervised Ketamine administration and resulting arrest, night in jail, and prolonged court procedures have been utterly debilitating, detrimental and have severely harmed my quality of life. The harm caused by Dr. Shaw's negligence still has a devastating impact. Prior to this event, I was transitioning careers, had just completed a rigorous continued education course and earned a certification, was interviewing, and fully capable of functioning at a high level. Since that day, I have been unable to function normally and have undergone intensive therapy to address the trauma caused by this incident. I am now thankfully in treatment with two very compassionate and safe female therapists and beginning to work on my ability to trust healthcare providers. Another incident of note: I also "came to" during one of his ketamine injection sessions (prior to the incident I described above - I have not seen him since) on his couch with a large bleeding gash on my forehead, and upon touching my head and seeing blood, I asked Dr. Shaw what happened. He then proceeded to tell me I "fell over" during the session and "hit my head on his rock crystal," and grabbed a paper towel and sprayed it with an alcohol based antiseptic and started blotting at my head without my consent. Looking back, this was a huge red flag. I had a large laceration and egg sized bump on my head and have no recollection of how it got there, other than him telling me I fell on his rock crystal. And then sprayed my head (yes, he also sprayed my head) with antiseptic, blotted it with a paper towel, and let me go. My hair was covered with blood near the gash and I had a very painful shower and a painful two weeks healing after that. AVOID THIS DOCTOR. I do not want any other vulnerable person to be harmed by his negligence.

I looked at the negative reviews and one was never a patient, and the other seemed pretty likely to…read morebe a drug seeking person (perhaps after benzodiazepines or other addictive substances) who was not indulged and became angry. That is unfortunately common. At least that's how I read it. I, myself, have been highly impressed with the compassion, understanding, expertise and approach of Dr Wadsworth. Im 53 and have been on a lifelong quest to find a solution to my chronic anxiety. Since my early 20s I've been aware that my anxiety was active whether or not there was really anything to be anxious about. I described it as "ambient." I'm in the generation right before they started recognizing and diagnosing ADHD in kids - and even then it was the typical symptoms of little hyperactive / disruptive boys that were the trigger to evaluate them for ADHD. It presents so differently in girls. And later, if it's not treated, it presents even more differently in adult women who have adapted through the decades to use coping mechanisms to manage their symptoms without understanding why they were happening. I am fortunate to have recently witnessed the diagnosis and successful treatment outcome of a young woman in my family! Without being part of that process I don't think I would have EVER recognized the suspected symptoms in myself. And it wasn't actually me who started the real inquiry - it was the loving people who know me well who pointed out behaviors, tendencies and habits that all pointed to underlying ADHD. Contrary to my understanding, ADHD doesn't mean you can't pay attention. It often means the opposite - you pay too much attention to too many things at once! And the hyperactive component doesn't always manifest in stereotypical behaviors on the outside. I am a woman who can focus like a laser beam and aside from bouncing my knee when I have to sit still, not much about me screams 'hyperactive.' BUT inside my mind, my laser beam focus is like Swiss cheese - bombarded by distractions which exhaust me to manage. I learned that it was the inability to turn my laser beam off - or to allow it to focus on just one thing at a time - that was the problem. My chronic list making and future tripping belied my constant overwhelm because all of my thoughts hit me at once. Important, unimportant, happy, worried, hopeful, future, past, to-dos, relationships, house, yard, pets, work, play... all in one big jumble! I had managed to develop a system to prioritize and tackle things in some logical order. And I would engage one of the common superpowers of ADHD (hyper-focus) to address each task or project, but it was always an exhausting process because I was fending off overwhelm and burning so much energy in an effort to keep intrusive thoughts at bay. I can only see this now because I've been on Adderall, prescribed by Dr Wadsworth after a thorough and careful evaluation, for about a week. Now I know how my mind CAN work and now i realize I should have been on this med since I was a child. I still am aware of my large to do list and overall areas of concern and responsibility in my life, but it's no longer overwhelming because my thoughts (and the feelings that go with them) proceed in a fairly logical and moderately paced order. My anxiety is down about 80-90% compared to just a couple of weeks ago. I never dreamed that would be possible. Another benefit is that all my decades of practice developing coping skills are finally paying off! Now if I do "The Work" or apply mindfulness techniques to a disturbance, it actually makes a difference! It used to be that the anxious pit in my stomach barely reduced even when I could unequivocally see that there was nothing real to be anxious about. I hope others in my situation find their way to Dr W so they can be properly evaluated, too. I appreciate that he treats me like a grownup regarding adjusting my dose according to my own pace, and discussing options without dismiss my input. I also struggle with sleep and he's been very open to helping me explore med combos that will work. Overall I've been very grateful to have found him and I would not hesitate to recommend him for care. In fact I've already shared his info with a couple of people in my life who are my age and whom I suspect may have also slipped through the diagnosis cracks when they were kids. I hope all of us can finally circle back to receive the diagnosis and treatment we always needed and deserved. Thank you for reading this, and please pass these thoughts on to someone you know who may be suffering needlessly - without all the puzzle pieces they need to solve it! I wouldn't have found this life-changing solution if people who loved me hadn't gently nudged me to explore. It's too hard to see yourself from the inside - especially after a lifetime adapting to what you think is normal.

I had been waiting two + weeks for an appointment I desperately needed…read more Power in my town goes out an hour before the appointment so I have no wifi (live in between mountains so not great video call service) and asked for 10 minutes grace period to try to be able to connect. Called the office and the front desk guy lacked compassion and tells me I have to reschedule because Brett refuses to wait an extra ten minutes when we have an hour long appointment. Very disappointed and upset considering their practice is intended to help people and waiting another 2 weeks isn't something I feel safe doing. when someone fills out forms and it's clear they need help, why be selfish and turn them away over 10 minutes?

Dr. Fay has worked with my children for years. She has been…read morean invaluable advocate for them across several schools. Her depth of expertise in neuroscience as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the region's schools, is unmatched. She has a staff of tutors who are highly qualified in their disciplines, and phenomenal in their instructional approach with their students. We also appreciate how flexible and accommodating they are with scheduling and rescheduling appointments. This practice has been a Godsend to our family.

Our daughter was born with several heart defects and went through surgeries at 1 week and 1 year of…read moreage back in 1989-1990. Her physical defects were not discovered until her body started giving out at one week of age. Subsequently, we were unsure of any and all damage done neurologically and what that could entail. Dr. Gayle Faye and her staff not only are truly wonderful and caring people, but are extremely proficient at their jobs. Dr. Faye followed our daughter into her high school years and was spot-on with her diagnoses and her guidance in helping her achieve her full potential. We were (and continue to be) very fortunate and blessed to have had Dr. Faye's expertise in our lives. We can never thank her enough!

Before going through a course of treatment with Dr Sacarin, I never realized how much of an impact…read moremy ears had on my overall health and well being. There were very many obvious benefits to my listening, and my hearing, but I feel that there were countless others. I feel like I have been brought to my peak performance. Not only did I feel a change in my self, but I witnessed the change in others as they went through treatment too. If you have the time to go through treatment with Dr Sacarin I highly recommend it, If you don't have the time, I encourage you to try to find the time. I'm certain that I will feel the benefits of her treatment for years to come. After her treatment I realized that body is a system, and your ears play a massive role in that system. Thank you Liliana

Our family is currently seeing Dr. Sacarin for Tomatis Listening Therapy, our son has just…read morecompleted phase one. We have also done iLS and the Safe and Sound Protocol, and saw improvement, but nothing as drastic. Admittedly, I had reservations if Tomatis would offer anything as dramatic or different than iLS as what I had heard from so many families. We came on the recommendation of several other families and my sons school who had seen so much cognitive improvement in their students after seeing Dr. Sacarin. I am so thankful we took the leap as we are already amazed how much better our son is doing all around. He is so much calmer, able to focus, and so much less anxious and less sound sensitive, and more cooperative. It improved his hand-eye coordination so much that he no longer requires vision therapy, a savings in and of it self. Dr. Sacarin is one of the few in all the world who was trained by Dr. Tomatis, and she also brings her expertise in psychology as well and she and her team were great with my son and is a lovely professional to work with.

I'm a former educator with a great nephew who has lost confidence in himself and his future because…read moreof constant pressure in high school. Allison was very warm and professional in describing what she and her staff could do to help this fine young man. She rearranged schedules to match his spring break and accommodated him with a full day of testing. It was an incredible day for this young student and his parents. I had lunch with him for a break and he quietly mentioned that he might be smarter than he feels. I smiled! By the time he left for the trip home across the mountains, he told me that the people at the assessment center told him he has a 'hotrod' brain with bicycle brakes. He understood that very well - very bright and highly capable with little tolerance for the mundane. The Brooks Powers Group helped him understand how capable and accomplished he is and began to give his a scaffolding for the aspects of learning that don't go so well for him. He is already talking about applying to universities and new possibilities for his future. The Powers Brooks people were so welcoming, so well tuned-in to his feelings and needs, and so sensitive in their day of assessment. Professional does not adequately cover the background, knowledge and experience that they offer young learners. Their work marks a dramatic turning point in the life of a young man who was close to just giving up.

Limited training with children ages 8 and over. Inadequate discharge plan. Patient abandonment…read more Children facing challenging behaviors they do not know how to manage and will plan to discharge with giving very limited resources to family. Have very limited training with children who are non verbal and limited functional communication. Children actually have regressed working is the this group and ended in the in patient hospitals . I would highly not recommend Tom Power. Very unethical group. They cherry pick patients.

I have been seeing Dr. Houser for over 4 years; he is an amazing psychiatrist and truly cares about…read morehis patients. He supported me through one of the toughest times in my life; assisted in helping me take a leave of absence from my job (which required an immense amount of paperwork & documentation on his end), and has always been open to my input in terms of medication. I have an immune disorder which was undiagnosed for many years (my whole life), he can handle complex cases and is willing to work with other doctors who may be proving care in order to do the right thing. He is a compassionate, understanding smart and reasonable. There have been times I have missed an apt due to my kids, he has always ensured I have enough medication until I can reschedule my appt (not all doctors will do that). couldn't recommend him enough!

He's a very nice guy. Very approachable and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking…read morefor a psychiatrist. He doesn't beat around the bush like some other doctors might when it comes to treating your symptoms. He also doesn't try to discredit you if you have researched drugs related to the treatment of your condition. I really appreciated that. I recommend especially to women with anxiety because he's very easy to talk to.

I am so fortunate to have been referred to this physician by one of my other excellent physicians…read more He listens. He is very intelligent, caring, patient, gentle, thorough and he explained not only what he was doing, but also the questions I had about where my complicated issues are. He showed me a picture of the spine nerves like I had never seen before and so much made sense. The staff is friendly and caring as well, and they and the MRI scheduling team speak very highly of him. I highly recommend Dr. Fosmire. My husband was at my appointment with me, and he also liked him very much and said he trusts him with my care, and he would trust him with his.

Excellent doctor, probably one of the best I've seen. You can tell he is extremely knowledgeable…read moreand cares about his patients. Another thing I like about his office is that it is a small two doctor practice and it doesn't have that revolving door in and out in 5 minutes feel like you get at SO MANY offices these days. The location is pretty convenient too, in the Overlake Hospital Medical Tower. I strongly recommend anyone seeking a great neurologist to call and make an appointment to see Dr. Fosmire... heads up though, he is often booked out 4+ months. Yes, he is that good... I had to learn the hard way when I called to make an appointment expecting to get in within a week or two, nope - not gonna happen!

One of the best physicians I've ever dealt with. He caught a chronic illness that I've spent 27…read moreyears needing answers for. He was also quick to call in an inhaler when I was having asthma issues without demanding an appointment so I didn't need to go to the ER. He listens every time I'm in, I went in once with a notebook full of questions and he patiently answered every one of them. Very kind, excellent staff, I adore him.

Much like Jen said. I've been seeing Dr. Neiman for quite a few years now, and despite having an…read moreincredibly hard to classify condition (generalized auto-immune with RA type symptoms), he has done more to control my condition than any other doctor. I can live my life without constantly worrying about what limits the RA will put on my ability to just do the things I want. He's smart, funny and very friendly. He explains things well, and keeps you involved in the process. As a side note, he makes me think of Bill Nye. Which is intended as high praise. :)