This doctor and practice almost killed me on several occasions…read more I have been a client for 7 years and I'm as broken as ever. Their operation is that the Dr oversees Nurse Practitioners where you literally get less than 15 minutes. Where half of the appt is rescheduling and filling meds. Their treatments have almost killed me on several occasions and their ideology is to just max you out in every med until your 300 lbs, depressed and suffering physical consequences while being as emotionally broken as ever. Avoid this practice at all costs, this is a quack operation. My biggest regret is not leaving after the first few years, and I'm glad I refused their last treatment which finally was the last straw for me because it was an especially inappropriate medication and downright dangerous for what I was in the Emergency Room for 4 days earlier. Scam puppy mill practice

Very disappointed with this place. The way they handled my mom's emergency. I couldn't believe a…read moredr's office would be so careless.

Dr. Kiriakos is terrific and exceptional at what he does. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and…read moreextremely helpful. His approach is thoughtful and tailored. I had a very positive experience and I would absolutely recommend Dr. Kiriakos to others.

Dr. K is an excellent listener, who I trust completely in his approach. I have found so much more…read morepeace and growth since I've been his patient. He has covered many areas and is caringly direct in his effort to help you get to your truth and actions to improve. Excellent communication, always on time, respectful, a seasoned professional who is also young at heart.

I ended up here and I am glad I did! After a few short months of seeing Dr. Naim, I was fine. More…read morethan fine actually. And it's now been a year! I dealt with anxiety for years off and on. I went on and off medication. I spent years seeing therapists. So many ups and downs. One day the anxiety escalated tremendously to the point where I couldn't sleep. I was seriously spiraling out of control and couldn't even work. My usual psychiatrist couldn't see me for 3 months. I know had I gotten into see him, it would just be a 20 minute appointment and more medication. My primary care doctor put me on Xanax and Ambien as a temporary fix. It was like putting a Band-Aid on a gunshot wound. A trusted friend recommended Hope Psychiatry and said there was no one better. When I called and explained my situation, I was seen within 24 hours. The intake paperwork is extremely thorough, more thorough than anything I've ever seen. They do not take insurance and I've come to discover that the people that are really good typically do not take insurance. At our first meeting, I started rambling and would have gone on for hours. Dr. Naim stopped me after 20 minutes and said he knew exactly what the issue was and how to resolve it. He said when he was done with me my issues would be gone. He slowly transitioned me off of the Xanax and Ambien. He is not anti-medication. I used an herbal tea to sleep and he prescribed something else that was non-habit forming for use as needed. He said the goal was for me not to need medication anymore but if I did need it, he would prescribe it. Fast forward a month, it was challenging to go through everything with him. At one point things were pretty bad and he said it was the last gasp of my issues getting out. Turned out, he was right. I started improving every week. About 3 months after first seeing him, I was done. It's now been one year. I've had no relapses. I have no anxiety. I'm having to deal with more challenging situations in life but it doesn't affect me anymore. I have a great perspective and I'm all better. I know I'm able to tackle just about anything. I've also been off the medication for a year now. So instead of just masking my problems, he actually addressed my issues. What a concept. Dr. Naim and his staff are incredibly kind. I just wish I hadn't spent years and years wasting my time trying to get help elsewhere. He was able to resolve my issues so quickly and completely. Highly recommended!

Really caring and thoughtful practice. Does not push medication. The alternative therapies…read moresuggested have helped exponentially.

Dr Mizani is a miracle. When my therapist insisted I change…read morepsychiatrists from my last one to Mizani, I was reluctant because I thought "all psychiatrists kinda suck, I might as well deal with the one I have because it doesn't get much better." I have dealt with quite a few psychiatrists in my time, including at treatment centers; and all but her have supported this idea I had that psychiatrists have no emotional intelligence, but just a purely clinical view of the human brain and don't view patients as people to listen to but subjects to examine and push drugs on, always thinking they know better and saying insensitive things to invalidate my real struggles. But not her. She LISTENS. God, I have never met a psychiatrist who listens and really LISTENS like her. She cares what you have to say and takes everything you say seriously and into account before all of her carefully thought out decisions. She makes me feel seen, respected, taken seriously, cared for, and listened to. That's a rare find. And she really knows what she's talking about; her knowledge of psych and medication is very impressive beyond expectations. As soon as I started seeing her, she was able to immediately help what was wrong with my meds and change things around to the right mix. She always lays out multiple options (some containing adding meds, but always presenting alternatives and respecting any apprehension to meds), and takes the time to listen and weigh things out to whatever you feel is best for yourself. She helped refer me to mental health treatment in August when my depression was at its worst, and though the treatment was incredible, the psychiatrist there just couldn't compare. It reminded me of how lucky I am to have Dr Mizani, the best of the best. I have depression, anxiety, and a past of an eating disorder and she has been nothing but helpful and wise. These problems are big in my life but she has kept them under control like no other, and when they get less manageable, she finds the right solutions (like when she strongly encouraged me to go to treatment and provided those resources). Finding mental health professionals who know how to handle eating disorders and don't say totally triggering and incorrect things about them is surprisingly difficult, but she is one of the few who knows what she's doing and doesn't say triggering things. If you're struggling with your mental health and like me have fear around psychiatrists and their lack of emotional intelligence, please give Dr Mizani a try. She's different. She's gold.

I was referred Dr. Mizani when I was pregnant, dealing with anxiety and let's face it, I exhausted…read moretalking to my girlfriends about my issues and marriage. I would say I am a type A personality and I like things under my control. Pregnancy, however, turned my emotions on its head. Thanks to a surge of hormones, everything made me highly irritable and aggravated. I knew, or hoped, that it was just the pregnancy. I decided to seek help because I wanted my pregnancy to go smoothly. Dr. Mizani was the perfect person to hear me out. She heard me out and used her expertise to see patterns in my actions and offered me ways to approach concerns I had differently. She got mad with me, when I was mad, and she validated me just enough that it opened the gates to tell her more of what I was dealing with. She was able to discuss sensitive issues about my marriage that didn't make me feel embarrassed. She is highly professional and very experienced with working with personal matters and intimate matters of the heart and soul. I am so glad I was able to have her be my doctor . She is so well read, researched and up to date in her therapeutic approach. I have since referred two other friends to her who are also equally satisfied and comfortable with Dr. Mizani.

Dr. Shah is excellent. He is always very attentive, any need I may have he is always on top of it…read more Great doctor and very easy to speak with as well. I have been with Dr. Shah for almost 3 years now and he has always been more than willing to help and work with me if there where any issues with billing or appointing rescheduling. Highly recommend him!

Gave me the impression that he doesn't really care. Will meet with you for barely 15min for initial…read moreand any follow-up. Doesn't care about your feelings. I called my insurance later to check on how he has charged me, and apparently he charged my insurance for a full hour consultation. Not going back.

I've seen my share of therapists, and know when a psychiatrist is "the real deal." Dr. Vause truly…read moreis: she is patient, attentive, kind, and deeply knowledgeable. For someone with such experience and expertise, she's extremely down-to-earth and approachable. I came to Dr. Vause at a time of change in my life (at work, with family, and in my relationships), and my stress was surging. My depression and anxiety levels were becoming hard to manage, and I was turning to drugs and alcohol to cope. Dr. Vause helped me get through it. In addition to counseling, she guided me through some challenging but needed adjustments to my medication regimen. Every med suggestion was explained clearly, Dr. Vause answered all of my questions, and I knew what to expect in terms of effects and side-effects. I never felt as if pills were just being pushed my way; she really wanted me to participate in my own treatment and understand her reasoning. In addition to the excellent medication recommendations and adjustments, she is a wonderful therapist. Since seeing her, I have felt much better, and have experienced real improvements in my life. Her combination of innate sensitivity, compassion, and deep medical expertise is quite rare. I feel completely comfortable and secure in this relationship, and am fortunate to have found this exceptional doctor. I know I am cared for as a whole person, not just a bundle of problems, and there's nothing I hesitate to talk to Dr. Vause about. Having her in my life is itself therapeutic and a source of strength for me. Thank you Dr. Vause!

Called today for an appointment based on positive reviews. Dr Vause answered and told me she was…read morenot accepting new clients (I also emailed her 2 weeks ago but never received a response); I politely advised her to update her website to mention this but she didn't seem to care. I asked for a referral (virtually every doctor has at least one other doctor they refer patients to) but she had NONE. She seemed completely unapologetic and I felt like I was simply wasting her time and she just wanted me to hang up. Obviously since she has no openings for new clients there is no harm to her business by posting this...only saving others from wasting their time. I am suicidal and need a doctor asap. But I don't need a doctor that lacks compassion and has no interest to help unless you happen to be an existing patient.

I've never written a review on a provider before but Dr. Wexler saved my life, and I wanted to…read moreshare my journey. If, I could give +5 Stars I would. I've lived with a complex condition(s) for over 20 years, and during that time, I saw a list of psychiatrists (locally and out of state) whose treatments only made things worse. I felt more hopeless and disconnected with each attempt overwhelmed by emotional pain and unsure if I'd even make it to the next day. I truly believed healing wasn't possible until I met Dr. Wexler. From the very beginning, he was compassionate, patient, and truly present. I felt something I hadn't felt in a long time, safe. He didn't treat me like a diagnosis or follow a textbook formula. Instead, he took the time to understand me, really understand me, and tailored my treatment with creativity and depth that only comes from true expertise Because of Dr. Wexler, I found relief, hope--and a reason to look forward to tomorrow. If, you're struggling and feel unseen, he is the one who can truly turn your life around.

Dr Wexler is a caring psychiatrist But I believe he isn't experience with adults with disability…read moreand special needs. He treated her several years ago. He responses to my emails and questions. He is on time mostly and spends good quality time during visit but unfortunately he wasn't able to treat my daughter with her anxiety. Thank you

I did not know there was a UCLA health center in North Hollywood and I was pleasantly surprised…read morewhen I called to make an appointment and that between my usual Santa Clarita vs Encino vs North Hollywood that I was able to get an appointment so quickly at North Hollywood. Thankfully it was easy to figure out where to park because of the instructions sent to me, but the parking is down a scary steep and tight curvy driveway so I had to go very slowly. Once underground I easily found parking near the elevator and went straight up to the department. As the elevators opened I was awed, from outside the building looks like a regular building, but when you come out of the elevator suddenly you're transported into a luxurious waiting room, so peaceful, spacious and beautiful. Staff is friendly, from the front desk all the way to the procedural area, everyone is kind and explains everything. When I was taken to the changing rooms and I changed into the pink gown, I was surprised how soft the gown is. Why can't all gowns be so soft???????? I could not stop touching the soft material, it is so soothing!!! Once I was taken in for my procedure, I was very impressed by the Doctor who was performing the biopsy, he was very compassionate and professional. Between him and the staff helping (who I'm sorry I don't remember anyone's name), I felt very at ease. What I expected to be painful I barely felt, and they informed me of every step along the way. Afterwards I was given these cute little ice packs that stick to the area along with some extra supplies in case I need at home. If I ever have to have this done again (hopefully not though) I would definitely come back to this location.

Location not so great but service here impeccable! Their…read morewaiting room itself is something to boast about!!

I have been receiving great care from Insight Choices for the last 14 years! The wonderful thing…read moreabout coming here has always been the warm welcome that I receive from the awesome team here. They really care about you, and I personally want to thank the kind and supportive care coordinators here, and also the exceptional quality care from the manager of Insight Choices. I want to extend my gratitude to the following care coordinators: Jasmin, Kat, and Shanire. I also want to personally thank the kind and truly caring office manager , Lourdes. All of the four above ladies have been so Exceptionally Helpful , Caring and Supportive with the important steps I have to take going forward now. When you need help , they go the extra mile for you , and all of them really went above and beyond with my situation! I have been a patient here for quite sometime and I have had two absolutely wonderful providers that were extremely caring and compassionate , and they have always made me feel safe and helped me with my mental health . Insight Choices is a very caring and warm mental health facility, and I look forward to continuing to be a patient here!

Some of the providers here are not suited to me or I have found them to be less than helpful and…read moreactually harmful to me. However, once I found a provider that I am comfortable with here and that I feel I can truest, it could not be better. Brendan is absolutely amazing for me. He is empathetic, caring, extremely intelligent and explains things extremely well. I have been going here for years. They have always gone above and beyond when I have an issue. Occasionally their response takes some time, but they always do more than I expect them to when there is any type of issue and they always fit me in or find a solution which is a dream... I cannot express enough how difficult it is to find a place that will help you at every step and even follow through when you hit road blocks, such as being u able to find a pharmacy or needing to speak with a provider in an emergency. They never leave me hanging. Again, occasionally it can take a day or two for the front desk to respond or my provider to get the messages and be able to act, however , once they have had the opportunity to work on a problem for you they will go the limits to solve whatever that issue is and find a solution for you. It takes away the debilitating fear I would get when I would be unable to find a pharmacy or when I felt as if I needed an sudden appointment, they figure it out and when you go to someone who will not or doesn't have the capability to go above and beyond for you, it just results feeling like you are not of value to that provider. Insight choices has never made me feel this way, again, occasionally they've not been able to address things right away and it has taken up to 48 hours, but they have never forgotten about me not have they left me in a situation where I could not overcome an unforeseen hurdle in my own.....they always help to have that hurdle removed completely. And they are friendly and nice while they do it!

Dr. Thomassian is simply the best. I've had a number of…read moremedical issues over the years, and he consistently takes the time to really listen and think things through. I've never felt rushed, and he's always been thoughtful about ordering tests and following up when needed. I've seen some negative reviews about the office staff, but that hasn't been my experience at all. Anytime I've interacted with them, they've been kind, responsive, and genuinely helpful. I'm very grateful to have a PCP who is both knowledgeable and compassionate,it makes a huge difference when navigating ongoing medical issues

Ara Thomassian, MD is the best doctor I have ever had, fast easy to speak with and his people that…read morework with him are the best I am surprised he has not had to limit the number of patients because he is so qualified. He is simply the best. Larry B Stevenson