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!

This excellent residential treatment program with a true multidisciplinary team of talented…read moreprofessionals who can medically and clinically help with medical detox, substance use, and mental health disorders. The setting is equally as impactful!

I left with ptsd and sexual trauma from this place, I'd highly suggest not going here. It's been 2…read moreyears since I left Alta Mira, and I can't imagine how much worse it has gotten.

I went to see Dr Olga for almost 4 months for the TMS - transcranial magnetic stimulation machine…read more It helped me to stop taking Valium and made me mor positive. I don't sleep during the day anymore and I now walk about 2 miles a day and I have lost 97 lbs from me in the picture with the machine on my head! I love Dr. Kevin and Dr. Jo. They worked to manage my meds very hard and when I emailed them, they, or someone from the office, would email or call me back in about 30 minutes or less. I think I have been seeing them for my meds for 6 or 7 years and I fully recommend them. Simon is the behind the scenes man that runs the TMS machines that will help relax, bipolar, PTSD, paranoid, schizophrenia, effective disorder, anxiety, depression and many other mood disorders. Don't take my word for it give Seagal Teleapsych network a call.

I spoke to Dr Segal about the TMS treatments she offered for depression. Her office was very…read morepleasant and convenient. She explained that it only works 60% of the time and I would have to come 5 times a week for six weeks. She said it would be most effective if I am consistent and don't take breaks. I cleared my calendar and committed to the treatments. Halfway through, without notice or explanation, she told me she would be gone for a month. I told her I had committed to this time and she said only that "it couldn't be helped." I asked if someone could cover her and she said "no." We would resume when she came back and she would add extra sessions. I told her I had already made other plans and she just shrugged and repeated "it couldn't be helped ." Clearly, her time was more valuable than mine and, as a patient, I came second. I've never known any doctor, especially a mental health doctor, who didn't have a backup in case of emergency and would abandon a depressed patient. We finished treatment and it didn't help me at all. She said she didn't know if it was because of the break or if I was part of the 40% who didn't respond. She said we could wait a while and start over without any breaks and i said "no thanks." It would mean another huge commitment of time for me and more income for her. I found her practice to be very unprofessional bordering on malpractice and would not recommend her.

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 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!

I had a wonderful experience with CIT. It was my introduction to Ketamine therapy and after…read moreresearching several different clinics in the area I decided to start (And will continue) with them. Their very warm, welcoming, unpretentious, and professional initial consultations separated them from the other clinics I spoke with. Before I entered the clinic in person I already had a rapport with a staff member who was a phenomenal guide. I was elated to see that the rooms were made perfectly to provide a comfortable and serene environment (Like, they seemingly hired a psychedelic interior designer/therapist with the goal and experience to create blissful and beautiful surroundings). The guides and the medical staff are all top notch and EVERYONE there is incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, professional, and invested into their client's direct and long-lasting wellbeing. I would have been happy with the experience from a strictly medical (I.E. the infusion itself, direct monitoring, and after care), that combined with their invaluable and integral therapeutic services set CIT into a different level than other clinics (I've spoken with friends and family about other clinics and they were impressed and envious of the level of care I received). I have struggled with anxiety and depression for all of my adult life and ketamine therapy with CIT has been much, much more beneficial for my mental health than years of trying a plethora of different psychiatric medications and traditional therapy. This review is being written eight months after my initial sessions and I'm planning on returning to CIT for another one.  One of the things that made me hesitant to try ketamine therapy was my history of having many "bad trips" with prior psychedelic experiences. I sought out ketamine therapy for my anxiety and depression and to work on personal issues (PTSD, grieving the recent loss of a family member, social anxiety, etc.) so the thought of having a psychedelic experience was slightly unnerving considering past trips I have had. The infusion method of administration is great for a individualized doses and provides the benefit of being able to increase dosage during your session. The medical staff was amazing and compassionate and were able to help with emotional state and every time it began to feel overwhelming (I requested higher dosages after the initial infusion) but the guides themselves were stellar in helping me navigate any level of anxiety I had and always brought me back to a calm state and truly made my sessions not only therapeutically beneficial but actually enjoyable.  CIT is a wonderful clinic and highly recommend them to anyone interested in ketamine therapy.

I am in Alameda County, which was not listed. Your group leader was obviously tired and negatively…read moreappraised/commented our group as curiosity seekers, "no takers" and "only there for the meal," from just about the outset of his presentation. He never gave the cost of the "special" infusion that was being offered in my area until pressed, and after all had left but three of us. Unfortunately for him, I had advanced information and experience regarding similar procedures being done worldwide, in Mexico, Panama, the Caribbean, Germany, Eastern Europe, etc. Rather than welcoming the depth and breadth of my research, information, and experience, the poor soul found it necessary to bestow a negative evaluation of my experience and research...and me. Strange as it may seem, he found it necessary to call me on under a pretense to find out my identity. I vote to give the seminar leader a vacation!

I was admitted to Serenity Knolls in June of 2014. I haven't had a drink since. During my 28 days…read moreat "The Knolls" I was given the tools necessary to begin a life free of alcohol and drugs. The counselors were understanding and knowledgeable. My assignments were based on the 12 steps and I completed the first three steps during the four week stay. The groups were designed to educate the clients on the disease of chemical dependency. Families visited and participated in their loved ones recovery and were invited to keep coming back afterwards at no additional cost. The aftercare program at Serenity Knolls is a great way to stay connected after leaving the center. I've attended the alumni meetings at both the San Francisco and Marin locations. The facility is located in the beautiful hills of West Marin, and a perfect setting for a new beginning. Between treatment sessions I participated in a vast array of recreational activities: hiking, swimming, volleyball, basketball, and ping pong tournaments. I made a host of clean and sober friends whom I still stay in contact. I would recommend Serenity Knolls to anyone inflicted with the disease of addiction.

I do pro bono career counseling. My observations are based on multiple full days spent on site…read moremeeting with clients and staff. This review reflects what I personally observed and experienced during that time. Clients arrive and spend one to several days in Detox. Up to six people share one bathroom, and each client has a roommate. Nursing staff brings in food and checks on Detox clients around the clock. Then, clients move to cabins or two shared houses, and have to be driven to and from the main site at the start and end of the day with backpacks and no access to their rooms for about 15 hours per day. Clients spend from 9 am until about 9:30 pm in sessions, which consist of various types of therapy and AA-based meetings. There are occasional off-site activities including horse therapy and hikes. LISTENING TO SHARES is common. I witnessed various levels of staff preparedness. Taking attendance and dealing with paper appointment reminders can take significant time. There are three meals per day, and clients are served in two shifts. I heard clients share that the food is good if high in calories. Breakfast includes a daily scramble with various ingredients and there are sometimes short-order items; clients can also have instant oatmeal, smoothies, yogurt, fresh fruit, toast, coffee, fountain drinks, tea. Lunch and dinner are served hot and usually contain meat; salad is always present. Fare is generally American-grilled salmon, sandwiches, ribs, grilled vegetables, nachos, chicken breasts, pork cuts, etc. Special diets are accommodated, often with tofu. I witnessed many closures and significant waits with the office and nursing. Clients are required to do chores daily, such as working as dishwashers in the kitchen with professional equipment for 45-90 minutes. Clients get one nicotine run per week, rare haircuts, access to laundry every 10-14 days, and unannounced urine tests and K-9 visits. In my time there, I perceived the client base to be predominantly white. I heard multiple mentions of Burning Man, "spirituality," Jerry Garcia (whose death in or around here spawns many rumors), Buddhist centers in Berkeley, temples in the woods, henna, travels to Asia, dharma recovery as Buddhist rather than Hindu. I witnessed many racially-implicated incidents, as well as white-male shares numerically dominating many sessions. Sometimes there are readings from the LGBT AA book; flags went up for Pride Month. I witnessed some clients being allowed to curse at others publicly. There are views of a valley, and deer walk through daily. There are significant hills and stairs. Many of the 12 acres are off-limits. There is a small gym. In summer, you can use the pool, but it can be closed by staff due to client behaviors. At times, there are not enough seats for clients. After five days with no device access, clients can use their phones and/or laptops from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm during free time. There are rules around vaping, smoking, device use, sleeping during sessions, but I witnessed a wide range of compliance, staff response, and staff breaking rules. Families can bring clients ONE bag ONE time per 30 days with various supplies, which are checked. Clients can order FIVE Amazon items per 30 days. Family or friends can visit every Saturday, and are expected to participate in some programming. I often felt very upset in this space.

Dr. Maccarin is a natural listener and it is with great skill that she translates what she hears…read moreinto a clarity that may have eluded you. She helped me find a way to feel better about myself and what I thought was an impossible situation.

I worked with Dr. Maccarin for about seven sessions. Unfortunately, even after I asked to change…read moreour approach, she did not listen to me. I work best with strategies and tools; with Dr. Maccarin, I just shared my trauma and while she would reaffirm me - we never delved deeper into how it affects me today and what I can do to fix it. Additionally, she would tell me multiple times that she thought I might have a different disorder/illness, but then tell me it wasn't a formal diagnosis and give me no steps to get diagnosed. In our last session, I was extremely emotionally overwhelmed as I am going through a big life change right now. Because my mood did not match an email I had sent the night prior, one that I wrote over a period of time, when I was much calmer from not recounting the life change to my therapist, and was an agenda of things I wanted to address so I would not get sidetracked by my emotions - Dr. Maccarin suggested with just two minutes left in the session that I was bipolar. This was unprofessional and unfair. If you want to spend a chunk of money for someone to listen to your history and offer no suggestions, Dr. Maccarin is the way to go. But, if you want someone to listen to you and help you build a better life through strategies and guidance, please please work with someone else.