I had a pleasure to finally meet Dr Menije "in person" (Zoom) after I have been following her on…read moreInstagram for at least 2 years now. I have been a fan of her empowering messages about releasing self-perfectionism and embracing more self-love! So it was MY pleasure to have her as a guest on my podcast! I can tell by the way Dr Menije is sharing about her own life journey that she is definitely walking the talk of the messages that she has been disseminating. Dr Menije is warm, empathetic, has an amazing sense of humor, and really has her heart and soul in what she is doing. I am sure that the people she helps can say the same thing!

Araksi the receptionist refused to give me their NPI number which is public information, this is so…read morethe insurance would reimburse me but will not contact them at all for anything. Problems happen, so I asked to speak to Dr. Menije who is in charge to discuss this no response at all. Attached are photos of the pathetic response from Araksi.

Thank you Therapist Michelle Sherman for being my Therapist during our weekly sessions since 2021(5…read moreyears). The reason I met you was due to suicidal and homicidal ideations. And childhood trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Because of your due diligence, commitment, caring heart and therapeutic processes I prevailed and overcame the triggers from the trauma. You remained consistent in my treatment and gave me a reason to live and want to live and not just exist and encouraged me to continue using Self care routinely and consistently. Your focus of therapy has been to support my emotional well-being, coping skills that kept me focused on my purpose and destiny and not focused on the problems and pain of the past, personal growth, and overall mental health needs. You taught me not to look back, think back, or feel back. But you encouraged me to look, think and move forward to accomplish my DESTINY Thank youuuu and may God Bless you and your precious family.

Having dated some half dozen psychotherapists over the decades and having been obliged to see some…read moreother half dozen by my insane family, I distrust psychotherapist simply because most of them are nuts and the LA-based ones seem intent on legitimizing bad behavior in their patients. However, the lingering trauma Palisades Fires brought me to Michele's doorstep for EMDR which she miraculously used to lift the trauma. But so many other things were happening with my family that I continued seeing her and she is a lifesaver. Unlike all the other therapists I have found Michele to be intuitive, willing to work out of the box to come up with solutions, and personally invested in my getting better. I cannot recommend her enough...indeed she is the only therapist I've ever encountered who I would recommend.

I was one of Jenn's clients for years. She helped me through the hardest moments in my life, and I…read morehave her to thank for not only getting through it, but thriving by the end of it. Though I'm sure she would say I did all the work to get here, I literally couldn't have done it without her. She provided a space where I felt heard, and taught me tools and techniques to help myself. She is kind, compassionate, authentic, and a genuine healer. If you are looking for a therapist who will really, truly see you, give Jenn a shot.

She helped me through some difficulties but she is not great at guidance and structure. She's over…read morepriced for her level of education and sees things from a narrow perspective. She lacks compassion regarding family dynamics.

I haven't worked with Elizabeth in any actual sessions yet, but she was SUPER helpful over the…read morephone with specific questions I had. She pointed me in the right direction and was very generous with her energy, time, and knowledge. I'm writing this review simply based on the good experience I had with her over the phone. Thank you, Elizabeth! I appreciate you.

Elizabeth Kiriakos is a very good therapist.read more

She seems to have bad memories. She can't remember what we have or haven't talked about. I was…read morerambling and rambling and the sessions ended without purpose. Also, I got the sense that she doesn't respect my time at all and she puts money before her patients. I suggest try other therapists before going to her. Update: 1. The first session, I asked her how would like to work, her methodology and modality. She answered nothing, explained nothing. Instead she focused on my payment, and overcharged my co-payment until she confirmed my insurance later. I understand. 2. Another session. I paid her cash right after, yet she still requested fee through my Venmo. I emailed her that I have already paid, then she simply answered: "You're totally right." I understand. 3. I had an emergency on my way to her office. My car tire got flatten. I emailed her about the emergency. She charged the whole session fee out of my own pocket, which I understand. But she could have explained and provided other options for me to make up for the session through phone or email. Instead, she accused me of not knowing how therapy payment works, and stating that she could have given the spot to other clients. But the truth is, this is the first time I ever missed a session. And I made the appointment the day before, after she came back from travel, and there was no other client to take the spot. And she knew I'm a student and on student insurance. Again, I respect her time and I understand. 4. The most ridiculous is the last session. I told her what I wanted to talk about and I needed one more session to finish therapy with her. She finally explained her modality to me that she only worked with long-term clients, and thus refused to provide further service. She literally let me go, ignoring my goal and my need for this last session. However, she's still charging my insurance for this session. She wasted me almost two hours, from preparation, driving, parking, paying the parking fee, etc. I could have spent that time on my study, work, or with my family and friends. She neither cared or respected me, but "tricking" me to her office so she can bill my insurance. I decided to go to therapy because one of my best friends who works in medical field suggests that everyone should have a therapist to achieve better emotional balance and happiness. I didn't expect to receive such negativity and indifference. I'm glad and grateful that I found another therapist who I decided to go to and have a long-term relationship with after I felt uncomfortable with Mahshid.

I was referred to her by my co-worker and couldn't be happier. she has brought back motivation and…read moreHOPE in my life. I have been able to perform better in my work and personal life. she is knowledgeable, patience and multicultural. she is the best of the BEST!

Very compassionate and hard working. I've known her for a long time and can attest to the quality…read moreof her work. She is very dedicated to her clientele. If you or someone close to you needs this type of a service I highly recommend Linda Simon

The Best ! Excellent listener, warm and kind and genuinely concerned about her patients well being !read more

A good therapist is hard to find unless you happen to call Dr. Judi Bucholtz. She is By far one of…read morethe greatest mental health professionals in the LA area. Anyone living in LA can tell you that there are therapists in every corner. Everyone can get a psych degree open up a practice and reiterate textbook mumbo jumbo but not everyone can adapt to the patient's communication style and offer aid in the way that best suits that individual. I have had my fair share of disappointing therapy sessions with "therapists" who are mostly there for their own self serving purpose or sit around and just "listen" without challenging me or giving me any direction or focus. Dr. Bucholtz is a cut above the rest and is a professional in every sense of the word. Aside from being extremely skilled in the field of psychotherapy and communication, she is an empathetic, understanding and an extremely effective therapist. Her dialogue is always geared towards enhancing the experience and elevating one's understanding of the situation at hand. There must always be a delicate balance between being empathetic while giving the patient his/her space, and knowing when to be assertive in an effort to elicit forward progression (in the session). This comes naturally to Dr. Bucholtz and she moves through each session with ease. If you are looking for a person who will just sit and nod their head you may want to look elsewhere, but if you are looking for a strong dedicated individual with many years of experience and exceptional communication skills then Dr. Bucholtz is the one I would recommend. She was my therapist for over 3 years and I owe a great deal of my personal growth to her.

Dr. Bucholtz is a fabulous therapist, because she will tell it like it is. She holds people…read moreaccountable for their actions, as any good therapist should. I can imagine some parents (especially those who have issues to work out) don't like to be told they may have issues they need to work on, or that they may be contributing to the difficulties their child may be facing. Some parents expect a therapist to be more of a mechanic - a person they can drop their kid off with, get it "fixed", and then pick it up like so much dry cleaning. Judi doesn't work that way, precisely because she cares about the child. This isn't to say she's not diplomatic. She is one of the most compassionate, caring people I know, which is why I continue to work with her. But I have also witnessed interruptions first hand - unstable individuals who insist they are more important than other patients Judi may be helping at the moment. This is, after all, Los Angeles. The sense of entitlement here is breathtaking - both in some adults and some of their offspring. I certainly couldn't do what Dr. Bucholtz does, on an ongoing basis. How she keeps her cool, sees through the agitation or attitude in patients for what it really is (usually pain), and manages to calm them down, is remarkable. I have seen my share of therapists, and am well aware that they can vary greatly in quality and competence. But therapy saved my life years ago. I rely on the tools I learned over the years to keep me sane, and my children balanced. Blaming the therapist because you or your child hasn't improved is like blaming your fitness trainer because you refuse to stick to a diet or exercise regimen. It just doesn't make sense. If you're not getting the results you expect, move on to another therapist (or trainer). Or, perhaps examine why, if the therapist is so horrible, you insist on sticking with the routine you say isn't helping. (For the record, in ten years of therapy, I never received a card from my therapist. Not once. I've chosen a therapist precisely because she's NOT my mom.) Your fitness trainer can't force you to exercise or stop eating cake. That part is up to you. A therapist can't force you to confront you demons and change your behavior. That's up to you. He or she is there to guide, reassure, and offer an understanding based in pathology. I am a great believer in the healing abilities of good therapy. I also believe a truly gifted therapist has to be capable of enormous compassion, patience, and wisdom. With some very abusive patients, it can be a thankless, tormenting, even frightening endeavor. Yet therapists like Dr. Bucholtz take it on daily, eager to guide the lost, confused souls to stability and calm. That's all any of us really want, isn't it? Insight? Understanding? Peace with ourselves? No one can provide a quick fix. But at the end of the day, every day, if you're willing, Dr. Bucholtz has your back. She is on your side. And STILL, whether you like it or not, she'll tell it like it is. Deal with it, and she will help you, with truth.Tell me that isn't what you're looking for.

I have consulted with Dr. Douek on a few occasions for parenting advice. I really appreciate her…read moreguidance! She has been consistently thoughtful and gives advice based on her clinical experience and knowledge. She provided clear and solid strategies tailored to our family's needs. I truly appreciate her insight and professionalism. I would highly recommend her. I believe that There are good souls who come into this world not to fix things, but simply to help others, and I have no doubt that you are one of those souls. Thank you Dr Douek for everything

I have asked several times for copies of my daughter's assessments only to be ignored for months…read more The level of unprofessionalism and unresponsiveness is unacceptable.