Andrew Bryan helped me with academic structure. He was also kind and patient. For that, I'll give credit. But when it came to actually listening to me about the kind of program I needed, he wouldn't. I told him clearly and repeatedly what I was looking for. He ignored it. He kept pushing placements that directly contradicted what I told him. There was no trust, no collaboration--just insistence. Eventually, he recommended a program I had already found on my own--one that he had previously dismissed. That's the kind of guidance I received. He also referred me to Dr. Parth Gandhi for a psychological evaluation. At the time, Gandhi already had a long trail of red flags--multiple protective orders, over two dozen police interactions, and a 2018 public reprimand for failing to report an arrest for soliciting a prostitute. All of this was public record. Parth was almost as unprofessional as he was evil. He took a month to even get in touch. He refused to let me go back and take the medication I'd forgotten, even though it affected the evaluation. He refused to wear a mask in a public library where the eval took place and nearly got kicked out, jeopardizing the eval. He misrepresented and outright insulted me in the report, refused to send it when I asked (granted, it was already available to me through my mother but she was unavailable at the time), and begged my parents to have me white vanned to a Utah program he, in all likelihood, had financial ties to. My family paid him $6,000. Even before I knew about the monster he was, I had a strong suspicion that he was unqualified. This was in 2022. In 2023, Parth Gandhi killed his own son and then himself while under investigation for rape. Since then, numerous women--patients and colleagues alike--have come forward accusing him of harassment and assault. Andrew never informed us of this after it happened. And it's not as if Andrew and Parth were strangers. Andrew himself vouched for Parth and told us they had worked together a number of times before. As shocked as he may have been, the silence is inexcusable. He referred me to a man with a publicly documented record of misconduct and said nothing after the worst happened. So no, I would not recommend Andrew's services. What would strongly recommend, though, is that Andrew look into the charity that Parth's ex-wife started in her deceased son's name: https://www.gofundme.com/f/om-moses-gandhi-memorial-fund He should also familiarize himself with this website: https://www.i-thrive.org/survivors-of-parth-gandhi read more

What can I say. We signed our son up with Andrew, after he failed out of two colleges because of gaming. Last fall we paid Andrew to take him on at Boise State. Our son took 2 classes, failed one and dropped out of the second. This is because he spent all day in his room gaming. Also one of his roommates was a criminal selling weed out of our sons room, and this roommate also let his brother live with them as well. Two very unsavory characters, but as Andrew says he cannot control what roommates your child will have. Andrew let me believe all fall term long our son would pull through. I told him he would not and what should we do. Andrew said he would. When he flunked both classes last December, I asked Andrew if the ethical thing to do would be to place our son in treatment for gaming, as this was the reason for failing at the previous two colleges. He said he would "talk" to our son. He decided that I should give him $6,000 more last January and I spent $7,000 on our son's tuition, room and board, books etc... I have not heard from my son since last December. I have begged Andrew for updates as his siblings have heard (he has cut off contact with them as well) he is seriously depressed and not attending school. Would you want to place your child somewhere, where you paid Andrew $13,000 so far and were not allowed updates on your child? Andrew says our son does not want his parents to know about him and Andrew says it is his "duty" to protect his privacy. Huh? I am paying him a fortune to care for him. I think our son is at risk for suicide from depression. Parents, think twice about going this route, unless you have some guarantee that you will be able to find out if your child is even attending college, eating, going to counseling. Emerge...where money comes first and your child...last. read more

Andrew Bryan recommended a highly abusive wilderness therapy program called 2nd Nature (now called Wingate Wilderness) and Island View RTC (now called Elevations RTC) to my parents. These behavior modification programs were involved in multiple lawsuits which resulted in them changing their names and rebranding. Unfortunately, the same neglect and abusive practices are still being utilized in these child lock down prisons. Years later I am dealing with complex ptsd, nightmares as well as a gamut of other issues directly due to my time there. My family feels manipulated and exploited by this man as he is supposed to be an expert in dealing with adolescents. I didn't experience trauma before attending these programs but certainly left with it. I am now a mental health professional and practicing therapist and it's hard for me to wrap my head around the tactics used at these programs as they lack evidence-based practices as well as governmental oversight. Please beware! I am writing this in hopes that other parents do not get tricked into sending their children to a program by this man. "Therapeutic" boarding schools and wilderness programs" should absolutely not leave thousands of survivors dealing with complex ptsd. Parents please do your research on these programs, check out google and yelp reviews so you can see for yourself. Also please look into Breaking Code Silence, an online movement that exposes these programs and the people working for them. read more

I have known Andrew for 5 years now. I first contacted him to help me find a suitable school for my son who had some serious behavioral issues to address along with poor grades. Andrew helped us find an excellent match for him and stayed in touch with the school, my son, and my husband and I throughout his stay there. I was impressed with his commitment to serving our whole family, and especially appreciative of the relationship and mentoring he offered my son (a kid very resistant to relationship with adults, BTW). Andrew has stayed involved with my family and my son's life through many changes these last 5 years, and has given us much advice and help along the way - at no charge beyond our original contract 5 years ago. He provided invaluable guidance as we sought a new school for my daughter last year to address her learning challenges. We were concerned these challenges were affecting her self esteem and might affect her future success in high school and college. With Andrew's guidance we settled on a wonderful school and opportunity for her. She is thriving there. Andrew is committed to seeing young people address obstacles in their lives and push through them with proper supports. I have referred several friends to Andrew's services and I know they have been pleased with his guidance for their kids. Andrew is well respected by his educational consultant colleagues nationally for his leadership in their field. He is especially well regarded for his work with young adults who are struggling with college, and whose parents are concerned about their future success and independence. Andrew is a professional of high integrity and I know he is only interested in clients whom he believes he can serve well. If the situation does not fit his expertise, he is more than willing to say that and help people get to the best help. I know this from having referred a friend with a young girl girl needing some special education services. Andrew provided the names of 2 colleagues who he felt would be particularly knowledgable for a child of her age and with her particular needs. I greatly value Andrew's professionalism, expertise and vast knowledge. He has served my family well for 5 years now, and I will continue to seek Andrew's guidance until my children are both established as independent young adults. read more