I don't normally write reviews for doctors but I was so surprised and disappointed by the negative…read morereviews I'm seeing for Dr. Brunell here that I had to chime in. I have not had great experiences with mental health professionals in my life and I'd say Dr. Brunell is one of two people who have actually helped me in more than twenty years. His intake process is extremely comprehensive and yes, does mean that it will probably take a few weeks to get a diagnosis and to get started on a treatment plan. Mental health issues are complex and interconnected and his thorough and deliberative approach reflects that complexity. I've had scary and unsuccessful experiences with medications and OCD ERP treatments in the past and he listened to my history attentively and took my concerns seriously. His approach to starting me on a new drug was very slow and conservative and helped me feel relaxed and confident about my treatment plan. His demeanor is more detached and objective than warm and fuzzy, which may not be a good fit for every patient's needs, but works well for me. He is extremely clear about his billing policy up front and while he is less flexible about late or missed appointments than other doctors might be, nothing about his billing practice would come as a surprise. He was patient and understanding when I had an issue with a new insurance policy that required that he wait a few weeks to bill me. The doctor clearly has a reverence for excellence, the truth and getting to the bottom of complex mental health issues, and he's helped me immensely.

Dr. Brunell, for me, is truly a transformative psychiatrist. Not only is he a 'unicorn' in that he…read moreprovides both behavioral therapy and, as a psychiatrist, prescribe drug therapies, but he is truly very good at both. I found Dr. Brunell to be both adept at guiding me through the therapeutic options but also collaborative in terms of listening carefully to what was working and what was not. I really owe so much to Dr. Brunell's treatment, guidance and counsel for one of the most difficult times in my life. He was always available when I had breakdowns in my treatment outside of regular meetings. I would highly recommend him.

Dr. Hoffman is awesome. He's easy to talk to, and clearly cares about his patients. He was always…read moreeasy to get in touch with, and was good about helping me figure out what medications might work for me. He has appointment times in the evening, which is a plus. I'm no longer a patient of his (I changed insurance, and he doesn't take my new plan), but I'd definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a good mental health professional.

He's frank and tells the hard truth when needed but also seeks to understand his patient's needs…read moreand wants, listens, does not push medication when not necessary, and has great response time. He's a great doctor and that's really rare.

Dr. Nineberg has saved my life on many occasions…read more I started seeing him almost 20 years ago when I was going through a very deep withdrawal with depression and anxiety. I'll never forget what he said to me on those many occasions I was in his office. "We'll get through this together" I clung to those words with all the strength I could muster and the belief that this man could help me. Since then he has seen the best and worst of me and went out of his way to help me every time. Contrary to another review, I have experienced the man at his most compassionate and caring - he really gives a crap, unlike one or two shrinks that I've had the unfortunate experience of working with. If you are desperate and are struggling, please give this man a call, you won't be disappointed.

I have been a patient of Dr. Michael Marcus for over 3 years, and after reading some of these…read morenegative reviews posted here on yelp I thought I'd chime in with some personal feedback. Since day one of being evaluated by Dr. Marcus, I must say that I have felt genuinely cared for and my overall experience has been very pleasant from the get-go. This includes Dr. Marcus and his Winchester, MA based staff despite what others have said in many of these reviews. Prior to being evaluated by Dr. Marcus, other psychiatrists/therapists lacked transparency and honesty during my sessions and simply "danced around" the root cause of my problem(s) hindering proper diagnosis. Dr. Marcus was the first psychiatrist to actually LISTEN to me, address my situation and most importantly provide proper diagnosis with a supportive action plan to improve my work/quality of life challenges. Because of this, I consider him to be one of the most professional, thorough, caring and insightful doctors in Boston. On a closing note, he has gone out of his way on many occasions, providing above and beyond care by following up and checking in (even after hours) which validates his credibility as a professional and this compelled me to write this review. Simply put, at the end of the day I prefer a doctor who is open, honest and 100% transparent and that's what you get with Dr. Marcus.

I've been going to this doctor for more than a decade now, and I've never had any problems. In the…read morebeginning, he took the time to get to know me and provide proper diagnosis. We tried a couple of different medications until we found what worked for me. Now I meet with him every 2 to 3 months to make sure everything is going well. The man is doing his job. No, he does not provide 45 minute therapy sessions, but he does have several psychologists on staff if that is what you need. That is not his job though. The complaints on here are really ridiculous. Yes, you have to pay your copayment. Shocking! Yes, you have to call if you were going to cancel an appointment! Shocking! If you are going to a psychiatrist for anger issues, picking a fight with the office staff is probably not the best idea. That was the funniest and sounds more like a sitcom episode plot than a real experience. He has an awesome car and takes very interesting international trips if you take the time to talk to him. The only thing I do not understand is how he gets away with still only doing telephone appointments in the year 2023. He has a beautiful office in Winchester. I wish he would use it. Otherwise, I would've given five stars.

Bianca Milliern is an amazing therapist! I highly recommend working with her, she is so patient and…read morereally understands techniques that work. I am so grateful for her. https://thriveworks.com/therapist/tx/bianca-milliern

Absolutely terrible, and I don't mean the therapist but the company. I was simply interviewing a…read moretherapist, and there is never a charge for the first meeting, EVER, and they charged me $200. I explained to them how no "service" was provided, yet they still took money from my account. Absolutely terrible business customer service. Never will use again. If they had handled this like they should have, I would have told everyone and come back.

Incredibly unprofessional. Referred from list from insurers, my first call was odd-- over a half…read morehour of his conversing on many tangents. But I critically needed Rx for depression, and he had an opening the following business day, seemed a simple thing. He was 20 minutes late, was odd from first greeting. Proceeded to ramble in unrelated conversation, eat, make espreso, interrupt session for multiple phone calls and text messages. I suggested rescheduling to a time when I could have his attention, he insisted it was not necessary. Went on to take the next call within minutes. I left session and insisted that there not be a billing, Office as disheveled as he was. A patient was in the waiting room the whole time, I asked him on leaving if the MD was always that distracted: he rolled his eyes and nodded his head yes vigorously. Think twice.

Dr. Cole has been by far the most sincere and dedicated psychiatrist I have ever had. He truly…read morecares about his patients and it is seen through the time, effort, and patience he has. My first session with Dr. Cole lasted 2 hours.. He wants to know his patients. The good, the bad, and the in between. He has never been a pill pusher. He may recommend something, but he's always respected whatever decision an individual makes. I have seen psychiatrists and therapists over the years and I will say Dr. Cole is one of a kind. His heart is pure gold, he's there for his patients, he believes in them (even when they mess up).. He has a passion to help others in a way I haven't seen before in other professionals. He's professional yet purely genuine. I feel very lucky to have found a doctor so dedicated.

With Brian's help I changed my life for the better in major ways. I would highly recommend working…read morewith him.

In only two sessions, Brian helped me beat a lifelong sugar addiction. One year in, the results…read morehave been fantastic - a fully sugar-free lifestyle, dropped 20 lbs, feel great, and no longer waste any mental energy trying to manage the problem. Highly recommend Brian to anyone ready to (and needing to) make a major change.

Truly the best. One of a kind. I am so glad to have found Healing Point Therapeutic. I highly…read morerecommend the hypnoaccupuncture and also the intuitive readings. Top notch. Marisa is wonderful in all ways. The office and treatment rooms are also healing.

I'm honestly not someone who usually writes reviews, but my experience with Marisa has been so…read moreimpactful that I felt like I had to share. I drive over an hour each way to see her and it's been so worth it. I originally went to see Marisa for extreme anxiety and ongoing sleep issues, after trying what felt like every modality out there: somatic exercises, journaling, therapy, BIT, meditation, breath-work...you name it. While many of those helped in their own ways, nothing truly moved the needle for me the way hypnoacupuncture with Marisa has. From my very first session, there was an obvious shift. Even the people around me noticed. After that first session, the tension in my shoulders decreased, and the only way I can describe it is that everything (physically & mentally) felt like it had been taken down a notch. Since working with her, my sleep has completely transformed. I went from having an extremely hard time falling asleep and waking up almost every hour, to now pretty much sleeping through the night. If I do wake up, I can fall back asleep easily, and I'm even dreaming a lot which I take as a sign I'm finally getting deep, restful sleep. I've seen such drastic improvements that I genuinely feel like I have a new baseline. I feel so much more in control of my anxiety now and honestly like a completely different person than I was just a few months ago. It's been truly life changing. I honestly wish I could see her weekly. The closest way I can describe how you feel leaving a session is like you just had a massage; you're so relaxed, grounded, and at ease. Marisa has truly touched my life. She is genuinely an angel. She listens, she cares deeply, and she is incredibly dedicated to her clients. If she doesn't have an answer right away, she always follows up, whether by email or the next time you see her, which says so much about the level of thought and attention she gives. I don't feel comfortable around many people, but there's something about her energy that is so light and reassuring. She creates such a safe, welcoming environment, and it makes all the difference. I'm so grateful to have found her and truly can't recommend her enough.

She was uninformed. Dr had a chaotic scheduling which led to appointments being abruptly canceled…read moredue to doctor's emergency. I was startled how this doctor billed me hundreds of dollars more than what was initially advertised.

The link to the website brought me a site that tried to extort $ claiming my computer would be…read morewiped clean. I tried the phone number and it was out of service.

Dr. Dybdal is great, plain and simple. Empathetic, open minded, and willing to help.read more