I have been with Dr S for about five years. He has helped me work through some major trauma and…read morehelped me identify what was causing my depression. He also helped me find the medications that worked for me and continues to check in on how well the dosage is working for me. When I became manic, he was the first person my parents called and was the only reason I wasn't put into a hospital. He quickly found medication that would make me sleep and stabilize my mood and also helped me understand what was going on. I am 21 and he has worked with me since I was 15. Because of this, he has helped me figure out my own identity and where I want to go in life. This work goes beyond psychiatry and leans toward being a life coach. Some may say that this is not his area of expertise but I believe that mental well-being is a wholistic endeavor that requires a look into your daily life. Through his guidance and therapy, I have discovered that my happiness is not contingent on objects or experiences (though those do play an important role) but on my outlook on life and how I respond to situations. I have learned that I am responsible for my own happiness. Although right now, being happy is spontaneous and easy, it will not come as naturally when I am depressed or if I become manic again. I will have to remember that happiness comes from accepting the world as it is and changing what I can. Thank you doctor.

Though I only saw this guy a few times, I have strong mixed feelings about him…read more He seems to REALLY care about his patients- he has to have all of your previous records, will not prescribe certain medications (as he believes they can do more harm than good), and checks up on you after hours (I got calls as late as at 8:30 at night). My mother swears by him, and continues to work with him to this day. He is also not like the typical psych that gives you your medications and then boots you out the door- no, he is ALSO your therapist. He also makes doubly sure to have contact with your doctor, dietitian, and other professionals, so that they know what's going on with your treatment, as well. However, there are a lot of cons that weigh on my mind. After getting home from Remuda Ranch for anorexia/bulimia nervosa, I desperately needed a good psychiatrist. My mom recommended Schenkman, and I was hesitantly hopeful. He's very serious about what he does, but without insurance, you're going to go broke- the evaluation to see him is a slick 300$, and I believe appointments after that are 150$? If you are a serious case, as I am, he wants you to come in 2-3 times a week. Yeah, impossible if you are already struggling for money in these hard times. Also, he expects you to do a lot for him, such as: collect all of your previous medical records (a LOT for me), get blood tests, have a general practitioner, relinquish all mental health control to him (can't have another therapist, as well), and THEN he MIGHT decide to take you on as a patient. The entire time, you are up in the air going, who is going to prescribe my medications (if you're already on meds, that is) and what am I doing? Also, he misinterpreted things, quoted me incorrectly, and would be upset if I hadn't done something for him (even though he hadn't asked me to). The office receptionist is nice, but a little distant and cooky. Also, she will forget to tell the doctor that you called on occasions. They only accept cash or check here, making it a little irritating for those who only keep easy little credit cards in our purses. If you FORGET to bring your money/checks, you are out of luck, and the doctor will not see you. I mean, I understand why they do it (to make sure they get paid), but ugh! Frustrating! The last thing that bugged me was that, after seeing him 3-4 times (driving across town about 20 minutes each time), he said that he wouldn't see me until I was medically stable. He kept pushing and pushing and pushing for me to go into my fourth treatment centre for anorexia nervosa (which he didn't seem to understand too well) and borderline personality disorder (which I haven't even been diagnosed with before) at Harvard- which is all the way across the country. Of course, I cannot go into inpatient care again, because I'm literally out of money and my parents can't afford anything more. He decided to bring my mom in and guilt-trip her, by saying that other families would sell their cars and houses to get long-term treatment for their children like I needed. My parents are NOT (repeat NOT) cheap-asses. They have paid for hospitalisations, treatment centres, and doctor's appointments on many occasions. So that just pissed me off. So, I told him I would go to Harvard if he "would pay for it, since you want me to go so badly." Obviously, he didn't agree to that. The last appointment ended with me so angry that I was queasy, and him saying: "Well, I wish you the best of luck." Hmmmm.

I've struggled with mental health since I was 9 years old, and joined this program for the PHP…read moreprogram after being at BBHH in the psychiatric teens ward 2 days after I turned 13. I'm so thankful this program was even open considering it was peak COVID days, and let me say: this program saved my life. Not only did it save me then, I'm in group again now that I'm an adult because I had another attempt and was hospitalized for that. It's saving me yet again. Everyone who works there is so kind and wise and really makes the lessons learned stick. Even the other attendees help me so much since I'm not alone. Finally, I just wanna say, if you put the effort in, you can change and make progress. You will get better and heal. You can't do it alone, which is why I recommend aspire 100%, but you gotta help yourself, too. :)

The experience of the current director is not sound. ASB claims to foster an intimate and…read morecompassionate environment, yet hugs are prohibited. Most all participants are comforted by hugs and readily accept them as they need them as all humans do. Respect for their boundaries is observed. Yet , one can get removed from the program for a hug or a peck on the cheek. On top of this, the "rule" is not enforced equitably, or randomly. We are adults and can ask before we hug, and can vocalize whether or not we want one. There is no peer pressure.

I saw Don in my 30s so 30 yrs ago. He was sooo helpful. Now so many years and counselors later (and…read moreI became one), I can say he's one of the best. Great grasp of knowledge and life. Helped me rid myself of old behavior, and old situations. I'm doing great now.

Very nice and professional and cares about the clients helped me Ben a professional for years has…read moreexperience dealing with people issues

Dr. Mendoza helped me a great deal. He is very thorough and really improved my life!read more

My 5 stars are for this amazing man. It is so, so, so sad to hear Dr. Mendoza passed away. He was…read morean amazing doctor and an even greater person. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He has helped me for over 20 years and I am forever grateful for his care and friendship. I saw him just a couple months ago and his sense of humor always made his visits great. He certainly has his angel's wings. Prayers for his family and his amazing wonderful assistant Christine.

The onboarding for new patients online was a bit of a hassle. Several technical glitches and…read morewhatnot. Ultimately, it was easiest to have my GP refer me and I was able to get an appointment. Note that they don't have immediate appointments, most are two weeks out. Which was a bummer. The lobby wasn't the most luxurious or clean, but I didn't have to wait much longer than 10 minutes so I was fine. I ended up seeing a Nurse Practitioner, which was sort of a bummer too, but she was nice and thorough. In the end none of my medication changed. I do feel like she could have suggested more options. For now it's just fine.

The office staff was beyond rude. I have short term memory loss and I confused a date and missed my…read moreappt. I was tell the woman it was on my phone I was looking at my appt. I was looking at the wrong one. The manager came back and said after talking to your therapist we are kicking you out. The real reason they kicked me out is because I was told for a year they were applying for Ketimine treatments and after being kicked out I called Spravato and my insurance a referral had never been made. So my psychiatrist sat across and lied to my face for over a year. Please find another place there are plenty in Bakerfield now.

I have written several not-so-favorable review/s of my personal experiences with medical…read morefacilities/offices in the past. But NOT this time. Oh no. NOT. On several occasions, I missed appointments purely unintentionally, at this office. "My bad" - without question or excuse. So, my conscience being my guide, led me to go to Dr. Duggal's office to hopefully explain the extenuating circumstances regarding these missed appointments. I was very hesitant, thinking that I might be kicked out of her practice! And rightfully so - if that were the case...but it was NOT. I was permitted to speak to Dr. Duggal's Office Manager, "Summer." She allowed me entrance in to her office, quietly closing the door, and I began by apologizing profusely saying that in no way do I ever want to miss an appointment because that would have been someone else's spot. "Summer" listened intently to the extenuating circumstances I shared, explaining that I was not there to tell her my life's problems, but that these truly were the prevailing circumstances. With aplomb, she sat quietly and with an open mind, allowing me space to share this unfortunate life circumstance that is prevailing, continued listening. I was so overwhelmed by her professionalism, kindness and caring that at one point I became a tad weepy. In her kindness, she offered me a tissue. Where on this planet would any patient be afforded the opportunity and TIME to be heard? WHERE? No where that I know of...no where. I will never forget this as long as I live. This office is a gift to the medical profession in this town, and Dr. Duggal's entire staff is as well. Always welcoming patients with tender smiles, kind nods, and lending ears. Such an example to other medical offices here...I absolutely cannot THANK Dr. Duggal's office staff enough, and in particular, "Summer" for who she is...a true, caring professional in the medical field. I like to think of YELP reviews as presenting experiences that lend themselves to the readers' own mind of discerning the "right" or "wrong" of a situation. Often times readers "get their panties in a wad" over an experience that is not shed in good light. Why? Let's all seek to be the SOLUTION to a problem or "one-off" experience that is not good...instead of crucifying the reviewer for sharing a problem - further demonstrating the truth of the review and of their inability to accept constructive criticism.

Have been a patient of Dr. Duggal for years and she's great but the office lacks customer…read moreservice... it's impossible to get anyone to EVER answer phones or get a call back! Always takes multiple requests from pharmacy and myself for her office to refill anything! even after just having an appointment with doctor! Super frustrating I hate it ... wish she would hire new people in the office that want to actually work.

We have been patients to give us some more definitive answers to medical questions we had. Turns…read moreout, there are several things that we can help ourselves with on a psychological level that will vastly improve our physiological health, and focus on daily living. Dr. Lui and his staff are very professional.

Extremely Disorganized, Misleading, and Unprofessional Experience…read more I was referred to Arise specifically for an ADHD evaluation. When I received the call to schedule, I made a point to confirm that this would, in fact, be a comprehensive ADHD evaluation and that I would be meeting with a psychiatrist. The person on the phone clearly stated "yes" to both questions. When I arrived for my appointment, there was no paperwork to fill out -- which immediately felt unusual for a psychological evaluation. I met with the provider, who was pleasant, but as the session went on, it became clear that this was not an ADHD evaluation. The provider repeatedly asked similar questions about depression and anxiety, and after about 10-15 minutes, I realized she was not a psychiatrist, but a nurse practitioner. This was not what I was referred for, nor what I was told to expect. The nurse practitioner then cancelled the appointment on the spot, explaining that the psychologist who performs evaluations would contact me to reschedule. I never received that call. I followed up the next day, was told I'd get a call back, and when I called again two days later, I was informed that the office manager had decided to refer me elsewhere -- without any explanation. To make matters worse, I am still waiting for a refund for a service I never received. This entire experience has been frustrating, misleading, and deeply unprofessional. The communication within this office is nonexistent, and the lack of transparency is unacceptable. Do not waste your time or money with Arise. They are disorganized, dishonest, and show no respect for patients' time or needs.

My experience with this business was wonderful until Carmen Fischer walked in the door of the exam…read moreroom. Just as she was entering she was adjusting her facemask to cover her face almost entirely..which was okay I guess..Upon her taking her seat i could cut the tension in the air- this was going to be a diabolical appointment. For years I had been prescribed 1 mg of lorazepam, 1mg daily. She saw this in my chart and took the opportunity to lecture me about the hazards of pain medication and benzos as if I were a strung out drug seeker..I assured her my doctor was informed and many times did not need to take the dose daily- she immediately perked up and stated "well it better be in your system then we're about to find out" (um, where else ma'am) at this time she noticed my purse buzzing, got extremely wide eyed and wouldn't hear of the fact that it was indeed, my phone vibrating in my purse. All phones were supposed to be off. Once she got through with THAT lecture too she ordered a X-ray of my NECK (for pain associated with my rotator cuff and lower back) further labs, and reminded me not to forget my urine test on the way out. Honestly never had such a poor doctor ever. Ms Fischer might be going through something we know nothing of, so I tried to be kind. But this is my health, and if I can save another the exasperation of the merry-go-round this woman obviously likes to put her patients thru I've helped! I voiced my concerns over EVERYTHING upon leaving, even with the nurse upon leaving the exam room, they all know Ms Fischer's temper and lack of bedside manner well. All they can do is offer the services of another doctor in clinic.

Went to Ms Fischer for help with pain. She was rude and very unprofessional, she looked like she…read morehad been up all night and like it was an inconvenience for her to be talking to me. When she left the room she didn't explain anything to me she just blurted out that the drug test better not show drugs or alcohol and walked out. I had just told her everything I had been taking and I would stop everything to get help. I called the office to find out what I was supposed do next and I told them how she treated me, they told me that she can be difficult. They charged me to a different Dr. if you need help she is not the person to go to!!!!

I have to say that this treatment has really helped my anxiety. Martha is invaluable to the…read moreoperation as she is personable and sincere and provides confidence to me as a patient. I'm glad that I have this accessible to me and my insurance does cover the treatment

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