I'm currently a patient…read more These people have been wonderful to deal with. They diligently accumulated my extensive prescription record to prove to insurance that I had tried numerous other modalities without success. They were persistent and polite with the doctors offices which proved to be difficult when trying to obtain information. Dr. Ramos was excellent to meet with, generous with his time, and extremely knowledgeable. He seemed to get me and used all of the relavent information about me in our discussion. And while it was a teleconference, he was more engaged and caring than other psychitrist's I've seen which have been distracted or board. Ms. Packham is my technician, but also the one who chased down all my records and has kept things moving and organized, which I am challenged with. She has been incredibly patient and helpful with me, and now that treatment has started, I can see she brings her diligence to the treatment which is really important for trust when someone is exposing you to waves that can make your fingers move. It's early in treatment to say if it's working, although I am already feeling a lot better.

From the owner: The TheraMind Center of Santa Barbara, located in Santa Barbara, Califonia, is an independent,…read morestate-of-the-art, neuropsychiatric service center dedicated to offering all California mental health professionals and neurologists and their patients the most advanced options for treating Major Depressive Disorder, anxiety disorders including PTSD, OCD, General Anxiety Disorder and other mood disorders. The Center also treats a broad range of neurological disorders including Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Tinnitus, Migraines, Concussion and TBI and Stroke related disorders. The TheraMind Center of Santa Barbara is one of several outpatient neuropsychiatric treatment facilities in the United States which are owned and/or operated by TheraMind Services, Inc., a leading national provider of outpatient neurological and psychological treatment services including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy. The Center, conveniently located just off of the La Cumbre exit from Highway 101 at 351 Hitchcock Way, is under the medical direction of Dr. David Agnew. Dr. Agnew and our other Board-certified medical professionals routinely work in collaboration with numerous other psychiatrists, neurologists, psychologists and other medical professionals in Santa Barbara and the Central Coast. To learn more about the disorders treated at the Santa Barbara Center, visit our Treated Disorders section of our site.  To learn more about our staff at the Santa Barbara Center, visit Our Staff...

Great psychiatrist for years. He is kind understanding Im trying to reach out as well again.read more

This doctor helped me with severe depression when no one else could and I had seen many doctors…read more Dr. Early saved my life literally

Dr. John Cervantes was everything I was looking for in a therapist. Then after some time he started…read moreplaying games with my husband and I. My children and I suffered greatly from Dr Johns council to my now ex husband. If he hasn't lost his license to practice, please look elsewhere.

Dr. Cervantes care for me for nearly 2 decades and he also cared for my son throughout his teenage…read moreyears. He is kind, compassionate and really sets the time aside you need to be care for. No rushing you in and handing out a Rx and shoving you out the door. His office and his demeanor is a very zen vibe. He's highly skilled and articulate about your mental care journey. I can't imagine what could would make a person write him a bad review. Some people just need somebody to blame for their mental illness because they are unable to take professional advice. I was referred to him by a trusted psychologist and gave referred many others to him. Everybody I've referred have been so relieved to have finally found a psychiatrist that is more than just a pharmacologist. He is truly one of a kind in his field. 10 stars

Healers like Dr. Mantz are hard to come by. He is truly a wonderful Physician. His brilliance, kind…read moredemeanor and determination for helping others is magnificent. Evidence based practice with a holistic approach. I would recommend Dr. Mantz to anyone who is truly looking to thrive from the inside out.

I was truly shocked at how judgmental and condescending he was. Especially after hearing such high…read morepraises about him as a professional. Mantz made me feel incredibly uncomfortable and he clearly felt as though he deserved my trust because of his expertise instead of having the humility to earn it. he does make himself available to his patients and expresses great concern and I commend him for that however my experiance left me so frustrated I have never felt comfortable returning to a therapeutic situation again.

Honestly, the very best mental health doctor that I have ever had. Dr. Dewhirst is very patient,…read morekind, and attentive. He takes your concerns seriously and works with you to develop an effective treatment. He is one of the most compassionate doctors I have ever met and he really cares about his patients. I really wish all my doctors were like him.

I have seen Dr Dewhirst on 3 occasions. I found him to be professional, kind and exceptionally…read morecompetent. His demeanor is quite and reserved but he has a sense of humor and his concern for your well being is genuine. His abilities have improved the quality of my life and I highly recommend his services. Only downside is the wait if you're a new patient.

Dr. El is the best. I've been his patient for nearly 20 years! I have been through so many ups and…read moredowns in my adult years. With his managed care and compassion, humorous personality really works great for me. He has such a great memory and always knows what you are talking about. I never feel rushed in my appointments. I might not be here if it wasn't his care that saved me so many years ago. Although, some may think he's distracted. He is very aware of everything about you and your history.

I hate doing this. It seems a little unprofessional becuase of the laws and how they protect…read moredoctors and how they are viewed in light of other doctors performing the same services. IE. I could be any halfwit psychiatric patient, off his meds, who has lost his mind and got angry at his doctor. I assure you I'm not, and in fact the opposite now, which is why I want to share my experience becuase it is important. You will see that I have also reviewed many other things, but not a professional. Dr ElAsyouty kept me on the wrong meds for ten years and ignored the recommendations of test results while fighting me to reduce them which took me three years to get off with nasty side effects. Why is more better when it isn't working? So you add more types on top of that? He ignored all of physical side effects reported that I had also had to be medicated to treat. He prescrbed medication levels that insurance wouldn't pay for based on a peer review by another physician. I had high blood sugar, blood pressure, weight, cholesterol, trouble swallowing and TMJ pain. I am no mentally better or worse off of medications he prescrbed except that I can now enjoy feelings. A different psychiatrist asked me if I could feel anything on that level of meds. No, I'm missing ten years of feelings, both physical and mental. (Update: Still off medications and I'm totally normal. Never felt so good in my life after four months of nasty withdrawals from the wrong medications.. It's nice being back.) Nevermind that he would take phone calls and chart other patients during the short appointments we had which were billed as two separate half hour appointments to the insurance company. He would get up and walk to his desk or leave the room for other business. He has never been on time for an appointment even though I request the first appointment of the day. He is unresponsive to requests for refills and the required information, yet is diligent in requiring (often delayed) appointments in order to fill prescriptions. This has led to delays in getting medications for literally over a month, and you can't just start and stop them without adverse affects. He has been argumentative and critcal and ultimately I decided that he doesn't care much for me as a patient and is more concerned about appearing right. He rationalizes his decisions and makes excuses, but don't expect him to be humble or ever apologise for anything. Just stay away, even if he takes your insurance or Medicare.

Dr Meyerovich was very familiar with my bipolar diagnosis and treatment really kept me steady for…read morequite a few years. Really knows his meds.

AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS. I wish there was an option to give 0 stars…read more I scheduled an appointment in November 2020 for a telemedicine visit with Dr. Encarnacion. Prior to the appointment, I called the office 3 times and have voicemails from them confirming that they took my insurance and that my copay would be $10. Dr. Encarnacion was very nice and listened to my concerns. The visit did feel a bit rushed and was only ~10 minutes long, but I understand that she is busy and has other patients. I followed up with her 2 weeks later for another 10 minute visit. Flash forward to mid-December and I receive a message from the office stating that insurance didn't cover my visits. I called back and was prepared to pay maybe $150-$200. NOPE-I owe $758 for two 10 minute telemedicine visits!!!! That charge apparently includes the cash patient discount. They charge $550 for each telemedicine visit. I understand that it is my responsibility to know my insurance plan, but I am no expert. That's why I called multiple times before my visits to ensure that it was covered. I'm sure I signed a form stating that I would be responsible for any balance that remained after insurance, but all of my forms were deleted off of my patient portal. I can't access them. My true issue with this practice is not the doctor, but the staff. I asked them multiple times to tell the doctor about my situation to see if she can do anything about my bill. They informed me that the doctor does not handle billing. I'm aware that the doctor does not directly handle billing, but I work for a practice in which the doctors have a say in how much they charge their patients. When I asked if the doctor was aware of how much patients were being charged, the staff said "they were not at liberty to tell me that information." The doctor clearly has no idea how much her patients owe. I mailed a letter addressed to the doctor to the office and explained my situation. The billing office opened my letter and said that they could pass the letter along to the doctor, but it couldn't include the specific amounts that I owed. This completely defeated the purpose of the letter. I mailed another letter and wrote that it was confidential and for the doctor only, and the billing office opened the letter again. Same response. I know that I am SOL, but I absolutely cannot justify paying $758 for two video visits. Only Beyoncé is worth that kind of money. The doctor has no idea how much her patients owe. Again, Dr. Encarnacion was great, but I will never schedule with this office again due to the ridiculous rates and poor treatment of patients.