I had an Appx 6 month therapeutic relationship With…read moreDR.Bishara. I found him to be the best Therapist I've ever encountered. What an awesome human being. He carefully listens, ask questions. He remembers all our conversations. This worked out great for me because I have no patience or desire to repeat things over and over. Your sessions with him are totally about you. At the time I was seeing him, I was in a very dark place. But after my Sessions I always left his office feeing confident, happy and light hearted! This Psychologist was exactly what I need to achieve my mental health wellness goals. The receptionist was a awesome! Very confident and always welcoming when I entered. She was also very flexible with my appointments. I needed later appointments due to my unique schedule. When there was a time she could not get me in she'd put me on a cancellation list. It worked out great. Overall, my entire experience was fantastic all the way around. I left a far better person then when I first arrived. I learned so much about my mental health and mental health overall. The education I received from Dr. Bishara was and still has been, so effective for bettering my myself, my communication skills, thoughts and my actions. Most importantly I've learned to recognize and work through negative inner thoughts, to pay attention to them and resolve them. A million life long thanks to you Dr. Bishara ! Mary D

This place deserves ZERO stars. The office manager and the receptionist are both a**holes. I had to…read morereschedule an appt due to being sick, and two sessions later (out of nowhere) they tell me I owe them $250 for that last minute rescheduled appt. Are you kidding me?? Dr. Bishara has also made last minute cancellations, literally an hour before my meeting with him. So apparently he can do it, but if a patient tries to reschedule the appt last minute, you're still on the hook to pay a whopping $250, and deal with the uber-bitchy attitudes of the girls in the office. They don't list their cancellation or rescheduling policy anywhere in the office for patients to see. They say "it's in the contract you signed on your first visit to the office." Right... the contract you rushed me to sign, so I didn't have time to read the fine print, and which you also don't give me a copy for my own records to review. How convenient. Dr. Bishara is a crotchety old man that also has an attitude. He literally made me cry in the 1st session I had with him after having to reschedule that previous appt, saying "why should I schedule you in when you don't show up? How can I help you when you clearly don't want to be helped?" WTF? Is that seriously how you talk to a patient? I WAS SICK. I COULDN'T MAKE THE APPT. No need to crucify me over it. He offers nothing in the sessions, just sits there and lets you talk the whole time. When you're tired of talking, there will be long, uncomfortable silences because he's either having a cat nap or looking at paperwork and NOT paying attention to anything you're saying. Please don't waste your time here or give this horrible office a dime of your hard-earned money. I have seen countless therapists throughout my adult life, and this office is bottom-of-the-barrel, worst experience you will ever have. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!

I've been seeing Ani for the last 3 months and it's been the best therapy/counseling support I have…read morehad in my life! She's very intuitive, easy to work with, listens to your issues, and above all offers great advice and guidance (vs. traditional therapy where you think you're talking to a chair). She has a great talent for unearthing issues you may have hidden deep in your own psyche. Ani has a compassionate personality and her life experience and extensive professional background allow her to be of fantastic service to people in need. I highly recommend Solace Mental Health Therapy!

From the owner: Ani Ifiktchyan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with an office located in beautiful…read more Burbank, California where she grew up, married her husband, ran a family restaurant and welcomed her first child. She works with young adults, adults and elderly individuals and families-- using a diversified approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. Some areas of focus are: depression counseling, family therapy, couple therapy, talk therapy, stress management, anxiety counseling and many more areas of focus.

Dr. Caldwell dropped me when I was in the middle of a crisis saying we were not a good fit instead…read moreof finishing the appointment. I'm not sure about the other therapists, but I do not recommend making appointments with her. Worst experience I have had with a therapist ever. Also, if you do in-person, the walls are thin so you can hear whoever is next door which is awful for privacy and focus.

I was looking forward to receiving trauma support from this organization, but twice they never…read moreshowed up for the initial therapy session. Once is excusable, but twice is downright disrespectful. Talking with the CEO/Owner about the issue brought to light the root of the passivity, unprofessionalism, and lack of leadership in this organization. I do not recommend it.

Christian has been a friend for over half a decade now, and in that time I have gotten to know him…read morequite well. I would recommend his services to anyone for a host of reasons. When I was going through some medical trouble Christian was there to take me to lunch and chat with me about it and make me feel better. He's a warm, kind, compassionate man with a good heart. He excels at what he does because he's emotionally intelligent, and perceptive. I give Christian a full ringing endorsement and think anyone would be lucky to have him as a therapist.

Great with trauma, wonderful mentor and guide . took me out of a dark place. really appreciate…read morehis support

Kristine is amazing. She saw my son who was experiencing anxiety. He displayed anger and…read morefrustration with his life. I saw the difference in him almost immediately. He was in better moods, happier, and less frustrated. Most importantly, he was able to verbalize his frustrations and has been more intentional about his thinking and overall is in a better mental state. He said he feels the difference in his outlook in life also.

I've been going to Kristine for a few months and she has helped me tremendously! She is so warm and…read moreinviting, and she truly listens and gets to the core of what needs to be focused on. I highly recommend her services to those that want a holistic approach to overcoming obstacles and limiting beliefs to embrace their birth right.

I can't agree more with the below poster. Bitar has a VERY VERY short temper. He does not listen to…read morehis patients AT ALL. He gets upset if you tell him that the medicine he prescribed does not work. I also told him that my insurance won't pay for brand names and that I have to be on generic. What does he do? Get me

I have been a patient of Dr. Bitar's for many years now and I have to say he is the best shrink I…read morehave ever had and I have dealt with quite a few. And this is coming from a guy who doesn't often leave any reviews. You wont be disappointed.

I have had a wonderful experience with Dr. Jomana Sweiss as my former supervisor and now colleague…read more She is a wonderful therapist who is deeply knowledgeable in psychodynamic therapy, DBT interventions, and working with couples. I trust her clinical skills and often refer clients to her.

I found Atwater Village Therapy on Yelp and I reached out to Dr Carlson seeking therapy for my…read morechild who had been recently diagnosed with ADHD. After leaving a voicemail, I received a callback same day. Dr Carlson mentioned that she didn't treat children, but would spider her network to see if she could find a referral based on my criteria. Honestly, I didn't expect to hear back from her, but 24 hours later there were 4 referrals in my inbox. The time she took to help me find a provider for my child didn't go unnoticed. While we were not able to move forward with Dr Carlson, I thought it was important to share I had a really positive experience with her, and her practice.

Dr Brunasso treated my son for almost 2 years. I pray she's doing well. My son and I now have the…read morerelationship of my dreams

More than a year ago, I began seeing Antoinette for a difficult issue that I was facing in my life…read more I had gone to another therapist before Antoinette, but there was very little real progress. So after trying to work out the problem in various ways on my own, I came to her emotionally and physically drained and unable to make any further progress on my own. I found Antoinette an extremely patient and understanding listener and also an insightful and experienced thinker. She listened intently to my concerns and through our sessions was able to develop a full understanding of my way of thinking and the challenges I was facing. Through her understanding and professional training, she was able to help me realize my true intentions and desires and help me effectively move towards a positive resolution to my issue. I am happy to say that after my time with Antoinette, my situation has improved dramatically. Even after the successful resolution of my issue, since every session with Antoinette has always been helpful and revealing, I continue to occasionally consult Antoinette to help me clarify my thoughts and for coaching. I would highly recommend Antoinette as a therapist that can help individuals with the most stubborn of problems and also as a therapist that truly listens and offers valuable and insightful feedback!

She listens with the perfect amount of caring attentiveness that makes you feel safe. Provides…read moreextremely helpful and caring insight. Shes very empowering, authentic and supportive. She's helped me navigate through my worst thoughts and understand them better and I cannot thank her enough for being the amazing person that she is, truly the crème de la crème.

Nora is phenomenal, genuine, and truly cares. I attended one of her workshops and gained so many…read moretools and knowledge on how to better handle my relationships and daily stress. Her coping methods really work and she is always available to help in anyway she can. She made time to speak with me and listened to how I was feeling at the time. I felt comfortable and knew immediately she felt my pain and provided me with goals, guidance, and most importantly hope. Once you meet Nora, you will feel at ease and know she is going to provide the best tools needed to make yourself a better individual. I highly recommend you attend a workshop or contact Nora for any of your needs. I am so glad I did and in a much better place in doing so.

I messaged Alyson on yelp asking her if she was available TODAY. & she was able to see my…read moregirlfriend a couple hours later. She was SO SWEET over the phone so I knew my girlfriend would feel comfortable. My girlfriend has been feeling a little "cloudy" I guess you can say & I've been to therapists before so I know how helpful they can be. I explained to my girlfriend that it can be scary - opening up to a stranger - but I promised her that it would make her feel better. She was in there for about an hour (the most anxious hour for me from the waiting room but thank goodness they have that soothing music playing) at around 6, Alyson came out to bring me into the room. I sat on the couch & my girlfriend was a COMPLETELY different person. She looked relieved & happier. When we walked out of the office, she broke down crying, hugged me & said "thank you so much for finding her for me." She told me how she is going to go back again because she really liked her & she already had felt a difference. Get you or your loved one struggling with anything an appointment with Alyson. You won't regret it.

Alyson is a warm, approachable, insightful therapist who listens and picks up on the right thread…read moreof our narrative that needs to be explored. My husband and I started going to learn better strategies for stress relief and overcome our different levels of depression and anxiety. He and I do have a great friendship and she recognizes that so she gives us strategies that we can do to ground ourselves instead of spiraling which can be upsetting in the least if we're both spiraling. I look forward to seeing Alyson every week because she can help guide us into a more adulting behavior patterns.