She turned out to be a money grabber. She took advantage that i gave her my credit card info. Mostly, she talked with my primary care physician for which she charged me of course, about drugs she prescribed me. read more

I love Dr. Levitan! She's been my psychiatrist since I was 17, over half of my life at this point. I saw other doctors before and have seen others since and I will never stray again. Dr. Levitan has become like family to me after all these years. She knows me and my history so well and is so caring and compassionate. I would hate to have to start over with a new doctor who doesn't know me as well and doesn't understand what I've been through. read more

Dr. Levitan has been a God-send to my life-- more specifically, in regards to the general improvement of my overall *quality* of life via the improvement of my mental health. For the past fourteen years of my life, I have had a total of four different psychiatrists, not including Dr. Levitan. My first psychiatrist (as much as I cringe to admit this) literally spoke directly to my chest as opposed to my face. After some female friends of mine also saw him and confirmed that I was not imagining things, I swiftly reported him (to no avail, sadly) and switched psychiatrists. While the aforementioned psychiatrist was unprofessional and lecherous, he found the correct selection of meds for my particular psychiatric needs. However, when I switched to another psychiatrist within the same medical network based solely on the fact that he made me feel uncomfortable, the next three psychiatrists I saw all tried to take me off of my meds that were working just fine, in concerted efforts to put me on a cocktail of a variety of strong psychiatric meds. I eventually had to leave that medical group as they finally resorted to taking me off of one type of meds I was taking for anxiety "cold turkey" for no other reason other than, "It might help." ??? I investigated a little further into this, and apparently I could have gone into epileptic seizures for abruptly stopping these meds. I was a WRECK. I couldn't find another psychiatrist to save the life of me, or so it seems. However, one day, whilst researching psychiatric professionals in the South Bay Area, I came across Dr. Levitan. I consider that day to be one of the luckiest in my life. She not only contacted me the *same day* that I had contacted her to see if she was still accepting patients, but she quickly booked me for an appointment with her within the next week. It has been nearly five years now, and the "me" I was five years ago has grown by leaps and bounds, with the help of Dr. Levitan, of course. Although I have moved quite a distance away from San Jose (I'm currently bouncing between Marin and Contra Costa Counties), I still always see and stay true to Dr. Levitan. She treats her patients with genuine compassion, and has not only an incredibly well-trained mind, but perhaps just as importantly, she has an *open* mind, and is always on a quest to continue learning from her profession and her patients (which is probably a good reason as to why she is as wise as she is). Although I'm not a woman of devout faith, I also *always* love to hear Dr. Levitan's thoughts on what possibly goes *beyond* our minds-- the question as to where the soul and God come into play in psychology and psychiatry has been a topic of serious interest for me for many years now, and Dr. Levitan's views alone, while they don't interfere with her work nor her practice, actually function to imbue her practice and the practice of medicine in general with a level of soulfulness that is so desperately missing from so many psychiatric practices and schools of thought. 5 stars for the best psychiatrist this side of the Mississippi!!! read more

Doctor Levitan should be avoided, if you have any hopes of improving your mental health. I watched her, over a period of time over medicate my wife, suggest hospitalization that actually made my wifes condition worse, and generally have no idea how to help, other that increase dosages to the point of numbing my wife. Her lack of compassion, lack of knowledge, and over medication nearly cause me to lose my wife. Dr. Levitan simply does not have the talent, knowledge and understanding. read more

Avoid this doctor she is mean! I went over to her office asking for her and you know what she did? I asked I was looking for Dr. Levitan and she answered the door then she said good you found her and slammed the door on me! Then she said your going to have to make an appointment and I don't see men. What the hell was that! How rude! Avoid this lady at all costs because she's got no manners! read more

Dr Levitan began seeing my son when he was in the 5th grade. He was diagnosed with ADHD years prior by a school Phsycologist. We tried different medications through our pediatrician, but they were never a good fit. The side effects were horrible. We gave up on treatment for years. When we met Dr Levitan we felt so comfortable, she educated me and helped me understand what my son was struggling with. She got my son on track very quickly with a low dose medication. Through her informative talks, I realized that had always struggled with ADD. I was not hyper active as a child so I was just labeled lazy, not reaching my potential, unorganized and just not good at school. Dr Levitan changed my life. Through counsling and medication, a very low dose as I am sensitive to medications, I began to understand myself, except myself and reach my goals. Dr Levitan has been treating me for 7 years. I'm so thankful for her insight and care. If you want to be treated by a Phsyciatrist that just dispenses meds, call someone else. If you want to be treated by a Phsyciatrist that listens, cares, wants to educate and help you, call Dr Levitan. read more

I saw over 3 doctors for my daughter and none gave very good results, 2 misdiagnosed her, but Dr Levitan picked up on something no one else did. My daughter has been going to Dr.Levitan for over 5 years, she was able to correctly diagnosis my daughter's condition, Medicaid her, and basically gave her a sense or normality. She knows what she is doing. She is kind and caring. Truly wants to help her patients. read more

I love this doctor. She is the best psychiatrist I've been treated by, and that is saying a lot. Over the last 23 years, I have seen at least 15 other psychiatrists that pale in comparison to her. She is very personable and makes me feel at ease in our sessions. She gives detailed explanations about medications, siting both the advantages and disadvantages of each. She listens to my needs and allows me to make informed decisions about my treatment, and let me tell you, this is the kind of doctor that will find the best possible treatment plan for you. Not every medication works, and it's always trial and error when trying new meds, but she makes the process much easier because she trusts that I am the best judge of how well a medication is working for me. I won't work with any doctor that dictates what they think is best for me, are adversarial in their treatment of me, or questions my responses as if I'm not being truthful with them. As soon as I suspect I've got a psychiatrist on a power trip, I clear out of the room like my hair is on fire - and I strongly suggest others do the same. Dr. Levitan has always been in my corner, and I trust her advice. read more

I've been going to Dr. Levitan for over 8 years now. She basically saved my life. I was misdiagnosed and very wrongly (and overly) medicated by another psychiatrist - some real arrogant, high-priced San Francisco guy that spent more time telling me about his accomplishments or napping while I talked, than he ever did listening to me. Dr. Levitan immediately recognized the misdiagnosis, made the correct diagnosis, helped me through the step-down process from the wrong medications, and got me the correct ones. She sees my husband also, and has done wonders for him as well. She's a sweetheart, too - very caring and kind. I don't know what we'd do without her! read more