I was referred to Dr. Peterson for back pain. I met with 3 doctors and appreciated that he took the…read moretime to patiently review my MRI's, and answer all my questions in great detail. I chose Dr. Peterson for to be my treating physician. I had an epidural to alleviate sciatica and lower back pain. Everyone at the surgery center took excellent care of me and the procedure went very smoothly. Big thanks to the kind reception staff, nurses Mariana, Marita and Virginia, as well at the x-ray technician and anesthesiologist Dr. B.

I have worked for Dr. Peterson and I have had a positive experience working for him for several…read moreyears. He is an amazing doctor. The fact that he is professional and has a good rapport with his patients who speak highly of his bedside manner and ability to establish trust. he is effective in managing pain and helping his patients find relief.

It's deeply unfortunate to see this treatment facility decline so significantly. What should be a…read moreprofessional, patient-centered environment instead left me disappointed and completely confident that I made the right decision to follow my physician elsewhere. I was contacted by a physician from the practice and told I could no longer see the doctor who had treated me for several months because he had supposedly "poached" me. He threatened me with legal matters... (sorry sir but I was in the legal industry for many years!) I'm an adult capable of choosing my own healthcare provider, and I found my physician myself. Nobody "poached" me. What concerns me most is that I was pulled into what appears to be an internal office dispute. Patients seeking mental health care should NEVER be put in the middle of workplace politics or made to feel responsible for choosing sides. DR Gibbs was ALWAYS supportive, responsive, compassionate, and genuinely invested in my care. I paid $180 per visit, but I considered his care worth it because of the professionalism and support he provided. I would gladly continue seeing him and recommend him without hesitation. The way this situation was handled, however, was unnecessarily aggressive and deeply unprofessional. I have no interest in returning to this practice or contributing another dollar to an organization that handles patients this way. My message to the team: keep internal disputes internal. Patients deserve dignity, professionalism, and respect. NOT to get involved in your office drama or pressure to take sides. Absolutely unprofessional and immature. To the doctor who called me. Consider this a coaching opportunity: as a healthcare provider, you should be building trust with patients, not putting them in the middle of internal conflicts. I'm grateful I found my physician, and after this experience, even more grateful that he is no longer with this practice. I'm now seriously considering whether this interaction warrants a report to the appropriate professional board. The entire situation was mind-blowing and completely unnecessary. I'm still livid about his choice in words and approach... sorry sir but I AM NOT THE ONE who you can call and bully over the phone!!!

I went to this place on March 13th of this year and would say my overall experience was not great…read more The reason I am even giving them a review is to warn other people to maybe pick a different treatment center if possible. One of the first things you do when you get to this or any other treatment facility is you surrender all of your belongings to be searched while you are at one of your lowest points of your life. The one expectation you might have is that they would return everything back to you once they searched it. This was not my experience. The people who searched my belongings stole a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses that were a gift to me and cost $160. The second item that was stolen was a gerber knife that I received on my deployment to Afghanistan. That item is not really replaceable because of the sentimental significance but if I wanted to replace it, it would cost me around $150. I reported these items stolen and they have done nothing to make this right. I was lucky enough to be transferred to Pheonix Rising for if I wasn't I most likely wouldn't be sober 4 months later. This is a fair warning to anyone looking for a reliable and honest recovery treatment facility.

I was with Inneractions, on-off for nearly 4 years... Go somewhere else…read more This is not the Inneractions that saved my life. This Inneractions of today (new owner) is run like a headless zombie. Definitely not for people who seek consistent, compassionate care. Today's Inneractions almost appears to be a monopoly business, that survives, by brining in folks straight from rehab, sending them to Inneractions Sober Living, and bringing them in for groups. Like a factory wheel. If you identify as LGBTQ+ -- Inneractions can not cater to you. Inneractions does not have the necessary tools or staff. Seek other support. This is no longer a business that treats clients with empathy, patience, & care. Go somewhere else. - Tanya Nord, MA (fantastic) has a private practice in Woodland Hills.

I went to InnerActions, straight from in treatment rehab and felt welcomed and loved from the very…read moresecond I arrived. The therapist and counselors are fantastic, truly they have helped me to turn my life upside down. 9 months sober and they still reach out and care about me and my sobriety. I felt very included as a member of the LGBT community! Anything is possible with what InnerActions has to offer, as long as you listen and put the work in! They truly gave me all the tools I needed, to be successful in sobriety. My life is beautiful beyond belief! Thank you InnerActions

I just finished a stay at Altus.  I couldn't  be happier.  I have been to other luxury rehabs in…read morethe LA area but nothing compares.  From the minute I walked into Altus I felt the love.  The staff is amazing.  The owner Genel was always present at the house.. which is unheard of.  She was very involved and she wants the best for her residents.  The therapists Ian and Jonatan are the best of the best. I felt so comfortable with them. Luda the nurse always had my meds available and worked overtime to help find them if needed.. Most importantly the techs are incredible.  They were always around for me.  They listened and shared their story which was great because I felt they really understood what I was going thru. I could tell they really cared .  The chef was amazing.   The house at Altus was beautiful. It had everything I needed.  They offered yoga,massage, kickboxing and more. There isn't any other place like Altus.  I highly recommend  them. They gave me a wonderful start in my recovery.

I should have done my research on this place because after reading the reviews on here, I…read moreexperienced almost a similar situation as one listed here. This place is a scam and it did nothing but drain me and my family of their money. They don't care about anything but money. I ended up leaving this place and found a much more suitable program in Palm Springs that really understood my needs and took the time to work though my issues instead of just demanding that I contact my insurance to get verified. Stay far away from here!! A lot of illegal activities going on here! There were clients using drugs in the home and even the staff was nodding off during their shifts. Like what kind of a place are you running here? Toxic!

**Review of Rehabilitation Facility: Urgent Concerns**…read more I strongly advise caution regarding this facility due to its unethical and unsafe environment. During my stay, I was administered an excessive amount of medication and was coerced into leaving quietly to avoid further involuntary treatment. Additionally, I have received repeated threats from the facility since my departure. The facility attempted to conceal patients and substandard living conditions during unannounced safety inspections. Immediate attention and investigation are necessary to address these serious issues. Please contact me for further details on my experience. Plus the facilities are grimy, old and falling apart.

From the owner: AM Health Care is the parent company for Inneractions IOP, VRC Agua Dulce, VRC Newhall, Ohana…read moreRecovery Center, and Los Angeles Detox. Our goal is to provide clients struggling with addiction, mental health challenges or dual diagnosis challenges with professional clinical and medical care. Our facilities were created with love, compassion, professionalism and knowledge. Addiction and Mental Health challenges are tough to cope with, and seeking help can be tough, that's why AM Health Care has you and your families best interests in mind when it comes to healing. For more information on if your or a loved one would be a good fit for one of our programs, contact us today.

Ascend changed our lives- my son's life. Our family is beyond blessed. If you are looking for the…read morebest treatment for your child, you will not find ANYTHING better than Ascend. Truly. Below is my letter to the Ascend team. Effie, It is not a mystery that you have an incredible team at Ascend. I could not be more grateful than I am. When Grant went into Ascend the first time, he was in a very dark place- his energy was heavy so much that it weighed not only him down, it weighed down those around him. He didn't believe in himself, nor anyone or anything else. The Grant who came out of treatment was as light as a feather. He was childlike again and it was the most beautiful thing I have truly ever seen. It was as though a miracle had occurred. And it did. I truly believe that it would not have happened without the incredible team you have and primarily, I owe it to Cynthia and Noah. Cynthia was an angel for my Grant. She was loving and nurturing; able to hold him accountable while providing him with truths that he was not able or willing to see prior to treatment. She did it in a manner in which he didn't become combative or hostile. She gave him a freedom from himself and helped to remove that weight he walked in the doors of Ascend with. And she put up with my lengthy, random, overly detailed, and overly explained emails. That in itself deserves an award. J And then there was Noah... From the very moment I met him, I felt assured beyond what any parent could possibly feel. His words and his positivity took any fears I had and threw them to the curb. I drove up that first day, heavy with concern and pain, to bring Grant his belongings. When I left, I flew down the 405 with the biggest smile and the greatest sense of calm than I'd had in nearly two years. In speaking with a dear friend, I was describing the means in which Noah affects the lives of those around him so profoundly. I would like to add that I speak of him to many because he has touched my life and Grant's life so profoundly. What he has done for Grant is unparalleled. As I spoke with this friend, an analogy came to me, bringing tears to my eyes and I felt compelled to elaborate and share it with you. Noah is a gift to the world. What he does and what he gives posses so much beauty. A beauty that cannot be taught. It is innate. And beauty breeds beauty. Noah's gift is like a piece of art or a piece of music; a favorite song. When I think about the way that da Vinci's Mona Lisa or Van Gogh's Starry Night or even Shepard Fairey's work (for me it's Gustav Klimt's The Kiss, Dali, and Fairey) have transcended generations and the manner in which they provoke emotion and perspective; awe and inspiration; the way they precipitate and propel change... and when I think of the way that I feel and the way my body and soul respond when I hear Michael Jackson's Off the Wall, The Beatles' Let it Be, The Stones' Paint it Black, Beethoven's Piano Sonata #14, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five's The Message, Adele's Hello, Johnny Cash's Boy Named Sue... the list goes on. The art; the music. It changes us. It permeates our being. And where would we be without these gifts? THIS. This is what Noah does for others. This is the gift that he gives. And he doesn't even have to try. It's just who he is... It would be unjust if I did not mention the impact that the rest of the team had on our lives. They are a godsend.. From the moment I heard your voice on the other end of the phone, trying to give me all of the information regarding Ascend while simultaneously caring for your seven children at 8:30 at night, my heart was stolen and I knew that this is exactly where Grant needed to be. And then I met Alicia over the phone. What an amazing woman! I tear up simply talking about her. She is a keeper... My brief conversations with Dr. Acosta communicated to me that she is a compassionate and trustworthy person. The kiddos are blessed to have her on their team. Brittany is kind, thorough, and direct. As someone who always has more questions, I did not find that I needed to seek additional information. She is a great asset to the team, as you know. Grant really connected with Alex. Connections for Grant are priceless. I'm grateful for that. I thank each and every staff member at Ascend for all that they do and for the parts of them that they give away each day so that these beautiful children can have a life beyond their wildest dreams- whether that life be years away or simply around the corner. Thank you to you and your team for planting the seeds that you do and for changing and saving the lives of these precious kiddos. Especially my Grant. Blessings. Julie Olson

This experience was extremely disappointing. After confirming they were in-network with our…read moreinsurance, we were then told there would be an additional daily "wellness" fee that insurance does not cover. After speaking with several comparable treatment programs, multiple providers indicated that this type of charge seemed unusual and raised concerns. It's difficult to understand why a facility would bill insurance while also requiring substantial out-of-pocket fees that appear separate from the core treatment services. For families seeking help for their children, transparency and patient care should come first. Unfortunately, this experience left me feeling that revenue generation was prioritized over supporting kids and families during a difficult time. As a result, we have decided to pursue care elsewhere for our son.

Morgan and JJ are some of the most giving, caring and positive people I've met. I went through…read moretheir program and thoroughly enjoyed the healing process. Whether it was the daily group sessions, or the one on one's with Morgan, I felt more at home than my actual home. They truly go above and beyond to understand your story, your faults, and urge getting better over all else. Highly recommend Morgan and JJ's! Thank you both for everything guys!

Rain is a fantastic place with a holistic approach. I was very nervous about going back after so…read moremany years of being away from a treatment center. I thought I'd lost it all with this last relapse due to COVID. However, RAIN helped me get back on my feet and made me believed in my recovery again.

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.

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.