Finding a great psychiatrist/psychotherapist can be very difficult. When you find one you click…read morewith, you kind of just "know". After a few sessions with Dr. Reed I knew she was a perfect fit for me. I've struggled with depression pretty much my entire adult life, so I know what it looks like and generally what works and does not work for me. Dr. Reed didn't try to reinvent the wheel or push any pre-defined notion of what she thought my treatment should be - she listened to me and what I wanted to improve upon in order to devise a plan that worked. She did challenge some assumptions and suggest many things I had not thought of (which was great!), but never in a way that felt like she didn't trust my own assessment of my feelings and my health. We landed on a plan that included medication and cognitive behavioral therapy (both of which I had positive outcomes with previously), as well as incorporating some new mindfulness practices that have been very helpful. Overall my experience with Dr. Reed has been fantastic, and while I wouldn't presume to know what everyone is looking for in a doctor, I highly recommend giving her a try.

I highly recommend the services of Dr. Cathrine Reed of Peninsula Mental Health. Notably, she is…read morevery well organized and detailed oriented in her practice. Thus, her notes of office visits and her questions that begin each session are extremely thorough. In addition, she is also cautious and careful as she works with you to determine the best plan for treatment. At all times, Dr. Reed has the patient's needs and concerns in mind. Recognizing the impact of increased environmental stress and other factors, Dr. Reed effectively adjusted and refocused my prescriptions accordingly. Perhaps most notably, Dr. Reed is interested in the whole patient. As such, she takes time to listen and to hear what you feel is happening before she determines a course of action. Dr. Reed has a calm demeanor as well as personal warmth that makes her accessible. At the same time, she upholds the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. She is an excellent choice for someone in need of a psychiatrist. Justin E.

Dr Quang-Dang is the third psychiatrist I've seen at PAMF, the first two having moved to practices…read morewith more practical personal commutes. She is nearly the opposite of my previous psychiatrist, which I find very refreshing. Dr Quang-Dang is a recent addition to PAMF and a great asset. She is very enthusiastic in her support of her patients, which goes along way, in addition to being familiar with current research and willing to try novel approaches when the tried and true methods fail. Her recent work with me, tuning my anti-depressants, has been creative and very effective. I am looking forward to working with Dr Quang-Dang going forward.

Dr. Brady became my psychiatrist at the lowest point in my life, and I can't say enough good things…read moreabout her. When I worked with her, she was at Kaiser in Daly City. She listened intently, empathized with me, and found me a PERFECT fit for a therapist. (And when that therapist left, she found me another amazing therapist.) She checked in with me regularly, always asked for my input, and worked in a very conversational manner -- almost to the point where I felt like she was a bonus therapist :) She popped in my head tonight as I was reading a book, and I hadn't thought about her in a while, so I decided to look her up. I'm glad to see she's free from the Kaiser Psych system. I can't speak for anyone else or their experience, but narcissist is probably the last word I'd use to describe Dr. Brady. I was a bit shocked to see someone accuse her of that to be honest lol. Felt like I should pay back a teeny bit of what she gave me by writing this review :)

Dr. Brady is the best psychiatrist I have seen, and that includes treatment at the Stanford Bipolar…read moreClinic. She is collaborative and nonjudgmental and meets me where I am in terms of my struggles to comply with medication recommendations. I feel supported 100%. I highly recommend her!

I was referred to Dr Dimitriu by my therapist when I fell into a very long bout of mania. I hadn't…read moreslept in weeks, my meds were off and I couldn't keep my days,straight. I Thought I was losing it. Dr Dimitriu and Lauren calmed me down and got me back to center. Within a week I was sleeping, each night a few more hours until I started sleeping regularly 9 hours a night. My meds worked again and I was feeling like I had my life back. Both Dr Dimitriu and Lauren were there to answer emails and all my questions. I am now happily back to seeing them on a quarterly basis and my therapist and insurance provided psychiatrist on a regular basis. I am a very happy client who believes that Dr Dimitriu and Lauren Varma are tops in their profession. They gave me my life back.

Warning - Dimitriu Will Call the Cops on You!…read more I was sitting in my house not bothering anyone or making any threats. I was not committing any crimes. I was not in danger. I was not bothering anyone else. This "doctor," Alex Dimitriu, called me at home and told me he was incarcerating me in a locked facility. I tried to talk to him to see what the problem was and address any concerns he might have. He arrogantly just told me "I'm not going to argue with you." The law was on my side and civil rights exist. I politely told this person that he technically could not legally do this to me. His response was to threaten to call the cops on me, weaponizing his medical license and the racial dynamics of the situation. Interacting with Alex Dimitriu left me feeling like the most helpless victim. He forced himself on me through "medical treatment" - involuntary incarceration. He spit on my right to due process - the one guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Alex Dimitriu treated me like three-fifths of a person. I have been diagnosed with PTSD as a result of Dimitriu's aggression. I have not felt safe since he ignored the law, stripped me of my rights, and traumatized me. The professional psychotherapist I consulted (who is licensed by the state of California) called Dimitriu's actions "a disgusting abuse of power." I suspect but can not prove that he tried to hide his actions and this review from you, the reader. I've had to rewrite it once. Stay safe - stay away from Dimitriu! - Former patient

The therapists here are extraordinarily skillful, warm and compassionate. I highly recommend FGI…read more I began working with Ellen Sande one week ago hoping for relief from some very deep-seated negative thoughts which have plagued me for several years. I expected that perhaps over the course of a few months of therapy and hard work I'd experience a little relief, which would have been welcome. This isn't my first go-round with therapy -- I've seen two other therapists at different institutions over the past two years with no success, and I felt nervous about starting up with yet another therapist. But after two 2-hour sessions my anger, resentment and anxiety disappeared. Completely. It's like waking up from a long and terrible nightmare. I feel immensely grateful for Ellen's expertise and the unique, effective cognitive tools implemented by all of the therapists at FGI. If you're looking for relief from immense emotional distress, look no further. You'll find it here.

Maor is extraordinary at what he does, through guided work a lot of my past was transformed for the…read morebetter. For those looking for a provider that is attuned, thoughtful, and pragmatic then the Feeling Good Institute is the right place for you.

Warning- This is deeply personal and could be upsetting/triggering to some…read more It is difficult to find the words to describe the life-saving, compassionate, expert doctors, nurses, and staff who literally saved my life. After a personal trauma and then the traumatic deaths to not one but two fiancés, I had battled treatment resistant depression for decades, and itstole so much of my life. I hid it for so long because I had to work to support myself, but it was taking everything out of. When my fiancé in college committed suicide after I said things I didn't mean out of insecurity, his friends took him to a pub crawl to cheer him up. He called me later than he was supposed to, and I was madly in love so had been waiting by the phone which made me upset, and even though he sweetly asked me THREE TIMES to please pick him up, I said no. I had no idea what had happened before that call to me. Only after coming home and finding his body on the blood soaked couch would I learn that he had discovered something heartbreaking just before he called me. If trying to live with that for years wasn't hard enough, my best friend, who kept me from killing myself, and I became engaged, but on his 30th birthday, we learned he had stage four pancreatic cancer, and the doctor literally gave him 6months to live. In spite of the cruel 4 years of pain and suffering he endured and fighting it by trying experimental drugs and everything under the sun, he lost the battle, and my precious love passed away. Once again, I was truly devastated and alone. I knew what suicide would do to my mother, and even though we had never been close, I never wanted to put anyone through the hell that I was trying to live with, so I was pretending to be ok but was consumed with PTSD, grief, and depression. . My life was a struggle to keep my chin above water because I was drowning, and nothing I had tried was helping. I met the man who I married and then began living a double life where I had an amazing man and life, but I was still pretending to be alright hiding the depression that I lived with. The years of anti depressants and counseling never amounted to anything, and after having my first child who brought me so much joy to have, I developed severe postpartum depression too. This is where I still shudder thinking about it because I began to thinking that I had to die. I couldn't let my child and husband be around me because I would only bring them down, make problems and ruin their lives. I believed it, and made plans to make it look like an accident. Imagine having an amazing life with the most incredible gift of a tiny human who had a loving, doting father and having a wonderful husband...but I could not feel it. I BELIEVED I had to save them from me. I researched ketamine and found an angel who answered my phone call named Linda. She told me it didn't have to be this way and to meet with Dr. Ghorieshi. It was my last attempt of finding help, and I can tell you that I am writing here and now because Dr. Ghorieshi, Linda, the world class PAs, nurses and MAs, and the kind staff. Saved my life. Let me be clear that I would not be alive, not live to see my beautiful son turn another year older, not experience the joy that life offers if it wasn't for the ketamine and then Spravato treatments that I truly know cured my incurable depression! My life now is joyous, I am the strong, intelligent, funny, and capable mother and professional that I knew I could be once the TRD was gone. No matter the trauma, suffering, and hell you're going through, there IS treatment, and you can honestly trust the professionals like Dr. Ghorieshi, Dr. Yaghoobi, and Nazanin to name a few to succeed where all else failed. This has been my personal story of triumph over trauma, life after loss, and the hard working dedicated people who chose to help even the toughest cases like mine. PAMB saves lives, and I am living proof.

Always a great appointment experience. From the time you reach the entry point, everything should…read morebe streamlined & easily approachable! Staff is always so friendly, professional, and above all else caring. They ensure your privacy, safety, well-being & comfortability 100%. The offices & private room plus all amenities are beautiful. If you need help establishing other care, the staff is often very helpful in offering referrals. They have many knowledgeable team members that may be able to help you so don't be afraid to ask.

I've very grateful for Dr. Hylton. I've seen her for the last 14 years. I was with her at Palo Alto…read moreMedical Foundation and followed her when she went into private practice. I now get both medication management and therapy from her and see her about once every 3 weeks. She is amazing at her profession. Things I like about her: 1. Got me on the right meds on her first try (I had tried other things with other psychiatrists that didn't work). 2. Talks straight. My therapy with her has very little navel gazing and a lot of practical advice. She will tell you what she thinks. 3. Is available in a crisis. I've had family or friends call her on her emergency line and she has been easy to get and has given excellent advice that got me through the stumble. 4. Does support work promptly: refilling prescriptions, returning calls, writing letters. 5. Makes me feel like I'm empowered. We make decisions together. 6. Has a great memory for details. (I will caution you that she doesn't often take new patients and she takes a while to return new patient phone call inquiries. You'll have to leave more than one message.)

Dr. Gale Hylton is a marvel of insight, empathy, and sincerity. I could add that she is…read moreno-nonsense, but really it is devotion, and I've shared many a laugh with her over the years. She is not a rigid, silent psychiatrist of the old school but a human being who happens to have an intuitive and observant grasp of her companion human beings. and hailing from Virginia, can talk Civil War lore with the best of them. She is profusely available for phone calls from home or via Zoom. I think I've caught here in only two mistakes over several years, and, unlike other shrinks she readily apologizes--making herself all the more human. Her consulting cottage is a little gem; she has less of an "attitude" than anyone I've ever met; and she is a cat's best friend (don't worry, she leaves them at her home). As I'm using a cane now, she accompanies me out to the parking lot, reminding me to go slow. What a serious (in the best sense) and delightful person!

I highly recommend Dr. Larsen as she is a great doctor and provides such great care and advice. I…read moream improving already with just a few visits. A great listener, asks the right questions and makes you feel listened to. A great compassionate care giver. adscott

I have had a great experience working with Dr. Larsen. She really listens, and I am able to…read moreuntangle a lot of complex feelings during our sessions. She emphasizes psychotherapy and personal growth over medications. I feel like I've accomplished something after each session with her. I highly recommend her.