After seeing a few different therapists in the Bay Area, I was relieved to find someone I could…read morerelate to and connect with as well as John. He offered amazing insights and perspectives that helped empower me to address the problems I was facing in my life at the time. Always intently listening and engaged in what you are saying. His personality lends itself to a very safe and open minded atmosphere which puts you at ease right away. He helped me set goals for myself to ensure a road to success and kept motivating me to reach them. I cant thank John enough for what he helped me through. The compassion and understanding he showed during our sessions together was absolutely what helped me get back on my feet.

You will not find a more dedicated or talented therapist than John Clarke. I've seen many fantastic…read moretherapists in the Bay Area but John is a cut above the rest.

When I came to Access Christian Counseling, I was at the end of all hope. I had been to several…read moresecular counselors who never offered me any constructive advice -- they mostly listened and collected a check. However, at the recommendation of a childhood friend, I scheduled an appointment with ACC. Dealing with loneliness, depression, and marriage problems I was a complete mess. I could not find peace with my relationships nor with myself. Amarie L. is a compassionate, faithful guide God uses to help the hurting and healer collide. Not only did she listen attentively, she parroted back to me things I already knew or she would offer me constructive options with wise counsel that I would implement into the situation and see positive results. Today, I am at peace with my life and the choices I make and my relationships are the best they have ever been! Sound biblical application delicately woven with cognitive therapy is Access Christian Counseling. All because of grace, Heather L.

I have personally used and referred a number of people to Access Counseling and there is never been…read morea moment of disappointment. They are trained, they are compassionate, and they are focused on quality care.

I'm trying to treat my chronic neuropathic pain in a comprehensive manner. I mentioned in one…read morearticle that HRV can be very helpful. When I contacted Aubrie, I was impressed with how knowledgeable she was on this issue. At each session, she explained to me clearly and step-by-step what to do. I've been practicing for five months now, and I'm finally starting to hear the rules.

Thank you to Melanie and her staff! I know this is a long review, but therapy at Carolinas…read moreBiofeedback Clinic was a life changing experience for me and my husband. I wish we could have convinced our son to do it years ago. Unfortunately, our son ended his life at age 40 when he lost his battle with mental illness. His brain was so very sick for so long that we were unable to help him. We thought our grief would keep us in our dark tunnel of depression for the rest of our lives. I'm so thankful we reached out for help. Neurofeedback healed our brains and helped us to see that there is transformation after trauma, and now we take time to talk to others about the extreme value of this therapy for us. After a few months of doing neurofeedback, we also did talk therapy with a psychologist who specialized in trauma. We weren't ready to talk at first, but helping to heal my mental issues through this brain therapy enabled me to function more clearly. I no longer had the intense physical and emotional symptoms that made each day difficult to face. Everything felt calmer, and we could sleep at night! My husband and I still deeply miss our son everyday, but now can share our feelings with each other and others too. Even though our last therapy session ended last year, we still see positive changes in our personalities--meaning the negative emotions of anxiety, and depression associated with our grief, feel less overwhelming and intense, and are shorter, and less often than before. I'm able to actually write this review to you!!! Since doing neurofeedback, we have also had some additional family challenges as life will bring, and we have been able to weather the storm better than we ever had before, and to feel able to help loved ones effectively, yet manage our own emotions. The brain healing has stayed with us. No matter what your challenges, I urge you to put yourself and your brain first so that you can be better everyday. Bio and neurofeedback are easy non-invasive ways of regaining your peace and confidence. Not all centers are well-equipped with the best possible technology and equipment through the country. We were so fortunate to have the one of the country's BEST centers right here in Charlotte and Davidson! Thank you!!!

I began attending the Blanchard Institute in January of this year. I had Previously spent two…read moremonths in Florida where I completed a Detox and a PHP Program. Before I had even left Miami to return home it was very clear to me that It was essential that I continue my recovery back here in Charlotte. Before I knew it I found myself on the phone with a Lovely Lady by the name of Judy. She took care of everything, and the very next morning after touching down back in Charlotte I was welcomed with open arms into Blanchard. As with any recovery there are ups and there are downs; There are emotions and feelings I can not even begin to explain! Everyone here at Blanchard made me feel like family even when we had our moments and we were not seeing eye to eye. We ultimately worked it out and I could not be More Thankful to everyone involved in my recovery here at The Blanchard Institute! Ward, Ali, Judy thank you so much for what you do and thank you for caring about me! I have learned many things this past year. Perhaps the most important thing I have taken from my Journey is.. When You have the Willingness to make this change in your life You are doing it for Yourself, you are doing it for the people that love and care about you and you are doing it for the people you don't even know that will be forever changed by hearing your story! God Bless

Our experience with Blanchard was very disappointing and, in my opinion, misleading when it comes…read moreto mental health. My partner was struggling with trauma-related psychotic episodes and alcohol use. During intake, both she and I stressed her mental health needs -- yet she was placed in IOP 3 for substance abuse only. For three weeks she attended every session, but there was little to no support for her underlying mental health. They mentioned GeneSight testing to evaluate her medications, but it never happened. She also received no coping tools for her trauma or racing thoughts. When she inevitably hit a trigger and drank at home, she was told the only option was to step up from 9 hours a week to 35 hours a week of substance abuse treatment (PHP). When we asked about switching her to the mental health track -- which is what we thought she had originally been assigned to -- we were told it wasn't possible. The director of the mental health program himself sat in on one meeting, dismissed our concerns, and gave us the line: "The only disease that tells you that you don't have a disease is alcoholism." But it wasn't only my partner questioning the placement -- it was me, the person who spends the most time with her. Still, there was no flexibility. After days of pushing, the director of the substance abuse program finally admitted their mental health program was "very new" and only taking extreme cases (like schizophrenia). That was never explained to us during intake or the first three weeks. Instead, we were told she must either attend PHP substance abuse full time or leave. She left, and Blanchard still billed us for 12 weeks even though she only attended three. The aftermath was devastating. She spiraled, drinking heavily every day. We had to start over from scratch -- found her a psychiatrist who immediately ordered GeneSight testing (which showed her antidepressant was a poor fit), and connected her with two therapists (IFS and EMDR). With that proper support, she is now thriving: biking 10-20 miles daily, working again, and feeling better than she ever has. I wasn't going to write this review, but after emailing the directors directly and receiving no response, I feel it's important for others to know: if you are looking for real mental health care, Blanchard is not the place. Their substance abuse program may work well for many, but their so-called "mental health program" was not at all what was advertised -- and in our case, it nearly cost my partner her life.

I'd like to say not every therapist is for everyone. And you need to find one that is best for you…read moreand you connect with. For us we found that with bright view counseling for both my children, 11 & 8. I love their app features as well to help remind me of appointments and easy cancellations. But besides that, I appreciate the tools we are getting in order to support our children who both equally love their own therapist. I highly recommend their office and therapist and I hope others find comfort and help with them as well. Little back ground both my children are adhd/asd and more. We started about 2 months ago and go once a week. Today my daughter is having a session in the park across the street while my son is having therapy in the office today with his therapist.

My son came to Dr Brar when he was in middle school. We were dealing with insolence, anxiety, low…read moreself esteem and aggression that were taking a toll on his education. He had no focus at school and we were continuously reaching out to other parents to fix his missing work. It had come to a point that no one would take our calls. Dr. Brar explained to us that there is no shortcut. There are clinical symptoms that he can help .. but we need to manage the behavioral symptoms at home as per his guidance. It took an year of ups and down but we could see change. His grades were up, self esteem up and he was looking forward to go to school. Dr. Brar supported all throughout. My son graduated high school, graduated collage with Computer Science, and now has offer from a major bank as Software Engineer. He has been a life changer. Never thought we'll see this day.

Stop what you are doing and contact Venus. If you are questioning if you should talk to her, the…read moreanswer is yes. After both of my girls, I struggled HARD. Postpartum depression is very real and very scary but with Venus' help I am in a much better place than I have ever been. With COVID it makes things a little tricky but it's awesome to be able to chat with her virtually right now and still get the help I need even with the world in the state it is. Like I said, give them a call. I promise, she'll change your life.

I canceled ONE appointment on August 24 because I was sick with severe nausea and a migraine. I…read moreemailed my therapist, she responded that same day acknowledging I was ill, and I never returned to the practice after that appointment. Despite this, I was charged THREE separate $100 cancellation fees -- $300 for ONE cancellation. I contacted the office immediately after the first charge, explained the situation and the financial hardship it caused, and asked for it to be addressed. The original $100 should have been refunded. Instead, I was charged another $200. I have dated emails and billing records documenting everything. What is most disturbing is the lack of compassion, accountability, and ethical treatment from a mental health counseling center. People seek counseling during vulnerable and stressful times. Being charged $300 for one cancellation after notifying my therapist that I was sick only added significant financial and emotional stress. I expected far better from a mental health provider and strongly recommend that patients carefully monitor any card kept on file with this practice.

Dr Caudill is very personable and calm no matter what I bring up to him. I'm always anxious when I…read morefirst meet with any doctor, yet he quickly put me at ease. I've met other psychiatrists who are "just weird" and Dr Caudill is just a normal doctor with an intelligence that shocks me! I don't know how he can remember all the stuff he does! We always talk about new medications before he adds any more. I really like that he includes me in making the decision, as I feel more in control of my life and dealing with mental illnesses, we don't always feel that we are in control of anything. No one is better than Dr Caudill!!!

Dr. Caudill is the best! He is professional, personable, and empathetic. His knowledge of medicine…read moreis incredible and thus he's a great pharmacologist. He exhibits a genuine caring for his patients and that's hard to find in this era of healthcare. Charlene