Dr Barshack was recommended to me by the previous head of Marin General Hospital and graciously…read moreagreed to see me almost immediately despite his fully booked and in demand schedule. I had become desperate with post partum depression going on over two years and was having every area of my life implode including a great job at one of the best companies in the world to work for, my family and friendships. Dr. Barshack is one of and if not the best medication management psychiatrists nationwide and I'm grateful he is able to help me and my family finally have a life again. I hope other reviews were well thought out and not posted by a scared and anxious parent just trying to do best by their child in need. Dr Barshack is not a therapist and his specialty is pharmacology/med management. Although it's not my choice to use illegal substances or others not prescribed by my doctor, I've seen enough good doctors to understand that they will share the truth with the patient and any research done on the topic including any pros and cons. There are very good reasons for patient confidentiality and I hope one negative review from a parent of a teen who doesn't follow doctor's orders doesn't reflect negatively on such a good professional who saves lives daily. Hope this helps.

Dr Barshack is a warm and friendly Psychiatrist who welcomes his patients input and involvement in…read moretheir treatment. He takes time to go an extra step when one is going thru a difficult time and for me he is a life saver after an incredibly difficult death of my Mother. I am so grateful to have found him! When I was very ill and due to the hospitals error I thought that Doctor Barshack had not refilled my medicine but they never faxed it to him. I think I have finally erased it tho I took days of trying. He is definitely one of the best Doctors in Marin!

Recovery Without Walls has changed my life. I don't say that casually. I was headed down a dark…read morepath of self-medication, my world was getting smaller and smaller by the month and my self confidence was headed south. RWW got me on a plan that addressed my specific needs and gave me a solid footing from which I am now taking life on head first. It's remarkable. The magic is in the staff. Dr Inna Zelikman is incredibly well versed in field and is attentive to my needs. Brigitte Lank, who practices therapy on site is an amazing listener and I value her insights. This incredible team is complemented by an extraordinary staff of GENUINE and caring, loving, sincere people. Stephanie is so amazing I want to be her best friend. Freea is always there when I need her and Heidi (who just left for med school) always made me feel at home there. Sara has recently been added and I already love her. The value I get from this brilliant team is immeasurable and reflecting on the last year with them I see how much I am capable of. I have hope now. I have drive now. I am ready for epic shifts in my life and I have RWW to credit. Thanks guys, from the bottom of my heart.

I saw Inna to help with childhood trauma and to help me move forward in my life with relationships…read more She did a great job with intake by getting to know me as a person and building a trusting relationship. Inna is a caring practitioner and has a solid practice w/ ketamine assisted therapy with personalized integration sessions. I highly recommend her services.

Dr Hammerman is an amazing psychiatrist. He saw my child for almost a year before we moved. He has…read morean amazing way of connecting with children and talking to them. My child always felt understood by Dr Hammerman. my child saw a lot of professionals in this field but Dr Hammerman was the best doctor Jordyn ever saw. Love your child unconditionally and get them the help they need and deserve.

Dr. Hammerman is a fantastic psychiatrist. I had 3 different psychiatrists before him and none of…read morethem were as involved as he was, nor did any of them genuinely care about my recovery as much as he did. Dr. Hammerman is not a 'pill-pusher,' he only recommends/prescribes things that he really feels will help you in the long term, so don't go in there expecting to waltz out after 20 minutes with Xanax prescription. If you are looking for a new psychiatrist for your child (or yourself), I highly recommend Dr. Hammerman.

Dr. Polfliet was probably the worst doctor that I have ever had the displeasure to interact with…read more Background: My wife that was going through a severe depression caused by PG&E who poisoned her via a gas leak. While the gas company was responsible, Dr. Polfliet was complicit in her passing through her actions. She catapulted my wife's already serious depression into a clinical depression that ultimate led to suicide. Here are the "low-lights": 1. Even though her website claims that she is open to alternative medicines ("East meets West"), she would belittle my wife who wanted to continue trying not only hard drugs but also allow her to use non-pharmaceuticals. My wife literally left crying after most sessions. 2. After only two sessions, she recommended a brain wave "TMS" treatment - experimental and of doubtful science at best - that would have cost around $30,000 for starters. She failed to disclose that her husband was the co-owner of this company and only admitted to it later: "Oh, I thought I told you". A clear case of using desperate people for your own gain. 3. After about 2 months of treatments, she told my wife in her session out of the blue that she will no longer treat her as she felt her case was too difficult for her (My wife called her outside office hours from time to time). This was the literal killer: Getting a psychiatrist is so difficult in Marin that it took us months to get to even her and she did not offer an alternative but just cancelled her services. I had to beg her to at least prescribe enough medicine so we can bridge the gap until we find another doctor. Only when I challenged her that she cannot leave us high and dry did she suggest a very poor alternative with terrible reviews. My wife was so shocked and depressed that her own psychiatrist would consider her situation to dire to treat...so as a consequence, six days later she tried to take her life as Dr. Polfliet, her best hope, just simply gave up on her without given her any alternative or any positive outlook. Dr. Polfliet was the last straw. Treating children with Ritalin was more her specialty and probably her sweet spot as her place was full of them. 4. To add insult to injury, Dr. Polfliet even submitted papers to the court (I sued PG&E) that my wife was just pretending because she wanted to get money from PG&E. My wife paid with her life - that is not pretending, Dr. Polfliet! It took me years to write this, but I just cannot remain quiet about the professional negligence of such an incompetent doctor. She triggered the death of my wife when she could have been her salvation.

Dr. Sarah Polfliet is one of the best in her profession and practices with the highest level of…read moreintegrity. She is extremely compassionate and sincerely cares about each patient. Dr. Polfliet is up-to-date with the latest in the field of medicine, and takes a comprehensive approach to your situation, looking at multiple angles, options, and scenarios. She never ceases to amaze with her vast knowledge, wisdom, and practical guidance. And she clearly communicates in an honest and uncomplicated manner. She will inspire, encourage, and be your advocate through every aspect of life that effects your well-being. Thank Dr. Pofliet, from the bottom of my heart.

I went to Dr. Huff for about a year, and only switched because of a change in health insurance…read more I found her to be very knowledgeable in medications and was able to quell my fears about starting a new med. She was a great mix of challenging me in reaching just a little beyond my comfort zone to change negative patterns, but also willing to regroup if our plan was just too scary. In short, I'm a fan!

I started seeing Dr.Huff about 3 years ago. She is very compassionate and can empathize with your…read morepain and difficulties. She would make me feel comfortable to share my opinion about my medications. She would listen to my concern regarding my medication and then make any changes if necessary. She would make me feel like that we are in a partnership in regard to achieving our goal of me becoming healthy minded. Excellent psychiatrist! Highly recommend!

Though it's been a while I just thought to update my review. I moved to Iowa and tried to get…read moreadditional help from her but, she stopped answering my calls. I spoke with the pharmacist at the local pharmacy and he did say that they would fill the prescription from an out of state doctor. I called and left messages with Dr. Theo and received no responses from Dr. Theo. BTW, I also mentioned to her about how bad the doctors are here in the mid-west and she couldn't believe it at first. Anyways, I had repeatedly called her, emailed her for one question and she never returned my phone calls! Though I had a great experience with her discussing things feeling there were resolutions I am very disappointed with her. I would never go back to her!

Dr Theo is the best of the best. I have seen other psychiatrists and she's great at looking at the…read morebigger picture to help you come up with a plan to take charge of your life. Medication is part of the equation but not the entire picture. She also believes that medication should help fairly quickly (within 2 weeks), otherwise we needed to try something else. This is unlike some other psychiatrists I have had that would tell me I needed to continue to feel miserable for another 6-8 weeks before the meds would help me. Anyway she's a true patient advocate and I feel very lucky to have found her.

Dr. Freeman helped a client of mine recover from a lifelong set of conditions that had inhibited…read moreher ability to succeed. She was always one step away, but never quite made it. Within a few consultations, Dr. Freeman isolated the issues, and began treating them, and helped her become, well, pretty much anything she wanted. What's most important is that he got the diagnosis right on the first try and really understood the client and her needs. Dr. Freeman is brilliant, on the cutting edge in his industry, if not in a class by himself altogether. He comes with my highest recommendation.

Michael Freeman was recommended to me by a doctor friend in the area. For fifteen years I was a…read morepatient of the doctor's. Although his fees were always on the high side, he is generous with his prescriptions, should you have need of those. During my years with the doctor, we explored much of his personal life. Originally from Los Angeles, sometime after his children were born, Dr. Freeman and his first wife divorced. Tragically, his son was killed accidentally whilst away at college, on the East Coast. The good doctor needed time after the tragedy and after his son's funeral to recover from personal angst. Back to the salt mines, and treating his patients once again. If able, find a spot in your heart for the good doctor.

I have been seeing Dr. Michael Moskowitz for I don't even know how many years now. I have received…read morenothing but superb care from him, and as for bedside manner, well, he treats me like a daughter. I really feel he actually cares about me as a person, not just as a "case." Furthermore, his treatments are effective, which is saying a lot, since most doctors haven't even heard of my condition. Dr. Moskowitz works in concert with a Nurse Practitioner named Diane Keaney, and she, too, is fabulous. Everyone who works in his office, including the front desk staff, is thoughtful, considerate, takes the time to listen to what I have to say (and remembers it later), and is very competent and friendly. In short, the care I have received there has transformed my life - I went from being someone who could barely perform daily functions to being a reasonably active and happy person with a full life. Who could ask for anything more (well, from a doctor, anyway)? By the way, I don't know why Dr. M is categorized as a "psychiatrist" ... he may have that credential, but he is really more of a traditional MD in terms of what he does in his practice.

Dr Moskowitz is retired, he really changed my life for the better, I really miss his care and miss…read moreMoira and all his staff. That said, he has earned and deserves to have a wonderful retirement for all the care he's given.