I saw Dr, Rubinstein somewhere between 2010 and 2012, and yes, he has a peculiar personality, but…read moreas healthcare worker who knows many psychiatrists, they all are peculiar. I was just reading some reviews
trashing him because he does not give meds right away and wants you to see him every week. Well, though I kind of didn't like to be "imposed," that is my idea of a wholesome doctor, who not only gives you meds, but also treats your mind problems. If you want just meds and aren't willing to put the therapeutic work to get better, then he is not the doctor for you.
I was very annoyed when he took off time of the session when I was late, when he was "late" to my late appointment, or when he charged me when I forgot and didn't show up. Truth is, I was irresponsible and didn't plan appropriate. after some events, I was never late or missed sessions, not I have never again been late to the dentist, my primary care physician, or my current therapist. I'm grateful for the (albeit expensive) lesson, and i know I would not have changed if i had not been uncomfortable. For honesty purposes, after the initial time mismanagement, and not being late for a prolonged period of time, i was late only a couple of times to his therapy, but after he saw i had put the work to not be late, he didn't take time off again.
For a period of time I seriously needed medication, but after a while I didn't need it anymore, and felt therapy with him was not making much progress, and that's why I stop seeing him. Wonder why I didn't need the medication? Because of therapy!! In hindsight, Dr. Rubinstein approach was much more healthier than that of Doctors who only do medication management, and whose patients stay under their care for many years just for the drugs. I was medicated for a while, I put the therapeutic hard work, and was released back in the world without needing to take any more meds. Overall, I'm a very happy customer.