Caryn is really great! She is very kind-hearted and a warm person. She really listens to you and…read moregives wonderful advice and counseling. She does webcam sessions over a confidential program. This means you'll be talking over a Skype-like program, in the comfort of your home. For some people, they'd like to meet in person. For me, it's a huge plus to be able to be at home and have a cup of coffee while I talk. I look forward to my therapy with Caryn every week. Give her a call!

I have had many life altering, difficult, and strength testing situations to deal with over the…read morelast 2 years. I've tried everything from medication, meditation, crying, isolation, social gathering, and talking with friends and family, to individual and conjoint therapy with several individuals and companies. While medication has helped some, everything else I tried was nothing more than a temporary bandaide for my issues/emotions, and how they were controlling my present and shaping my further. It wasn't until I became a client of Caryn's that I actually started to feel like I would, could, and actually did take back control of my life, making it not only doable but positive as well. Caryn is a huge part of my success. Not only is she professional, knowledgable, and open minded, but she really listens and creates an atmosphere which has allowed me as a client to feel safe, comfortable and understood. She has assisted me in finding better ways to deal with and handle the toughest of my issues. She has made me feel like it's okay to address and work on both the good and not so good parts of my personality and life. I truly look forward to seeing her each week, and I'm SO happy that I was referred to her by my insurance company. However, I do wish they had referred me to her sooner. But they do say, "everything happens when it's suppose to happen." I highly recommend Caryn to anyone who not only feels a need to be understood, but who also wants to better understand themselves and move forward with a positive and healthy state of being. I know that the changes I've made and my outlook on things (because of Caryn's help) are visible not only to myself but those who I interact with regularly. For a long time I struggled just to smile. Now almost daily I'm told by someone that they are happy to see my smile once again.

After a few primary care doctors at PAMF who didn't appear to really listen or show much personal…read moreinterest or concern, Dr Niebur is a breath of fresh air. He is the best doctor I've seen at PAMF. He takes time to listen, explain, and is very thorough.

Dr. Niebur is the most amazing doctor I have ever experienced. I am 70 years old and have…read moreexperienced my share of doctors. He is a primary care physician who is extremely knowledgeable and caring. He works with me to decide on the most effective care I need. He listens intently and writes informative notes, which are easily understood. I have been able to get appointments with him within 1 or 2 days. I have even gotten appointments for the same day I request one. I can't say enough about the amazing care I receive from this doctor! He is incredible !

So far so good. After just a few visits, I already know that…read moreI am glad I chose Allison from a crowded field. She is a good listener, has a wonderful and soothing office and is patient and flexible about the process. She is also very affordable for those on Blue Shield HMO insurance. I will update this rating after I gain more experience, which is the only reason why it is not a 5 star rating.

I have been seeing licensed counselors for most of my adult life, as I am an advocate of mental…read morehealth tune-ups. I have been seeing Allison for over four years, when I first started I was seeing her weekly and have now moved to every two weeks. She likes to use modern technology which is great for us busy people. She uses psychselect.com services which is HIPAA compliant; so I can send her electronic messages as well as schedule/cancel appointments without having to play phone tag. So nice! Also, she uses an electronic debit service so that I can process my co-pays in those cases where I don't have cash and on the flip side she doesn't have to deposit checks. As a therapist, she is extremely effective and provides constructive feedback pushing me to think through my emotional/psychological barriers. Also, Allison has a unique counseling philosophy where she blends cognitive, behavioral and spiritual. It continues to be the best fit for me and my strong spiritual beliefs. I also love how she maintains her space. She makes it very cozy, warm and inviting. She many times likes to burn aromatherapy oils which calms my mind down and actually helps for me to be more open.

I am not one that reviews often; I save my energy, usually, for happy and positive stuff. I was…read morejust reading some of the nasty reviews on her page, and I feel terrible for how it seems that the internet can be a tough place. People review when they are MAD, more than when they're satisfied. I would imagine that it's even tougher when your clientele is, by nature, in need of mental health advice. I feel compelled to tell MY truth! I've been really frustrated with myself, secretly, about my lack of focus and constantly being distracted for years now. It seemed to get worse "cuz COVID". Dr. B and I met and she went through some testing, and from the data received, she was very cautious about how to treat what I was seeking help for. She discussed carefully her initial diagnosis, and talked about the ways to treat. She made it clear that some medications have risks of addiction, etc. and wasn't trying to do anything other than inform me and provide caution. She asked me how I felt about prescription treatments, and what my history was with things like this. She was digging deep to ensure that we were doing the right thing and that I was comfortable - that's what it felt like to me. She started me with very low doses of the chosen med. She was careful. Concerned about the result with my day-to-day life as her main goal. She felt conservative to me with the medications, frankly, and I really like how concerned she seems about not only treating things appropriately, but also counseling me on "normal" day-to-day, non-medication practices to help me focus. So, I'm sorry that some felt poorly handled, treated etc., but I'd hope that people would see through that and talk to Dr. B before throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Dr. B is a good egg. She has changed my life and I find her to be a very, very careful and thoughtful practitioner, and I'm grateful that I'm working with her. I'm a big fan.

Dr Catherine Borchart for me is a mixed bag - because she's not a bad psychiatrist by any means…read more She was the one who initially suspected I might have ADHD which went under the radar for years due to the fact I also likely have Autism as well (as of right now I am still undiagnosed but I am working with a different doctor to get this done!). But...as the other reviews here have indicated she is extremely honest, very blunt, and doesn't sugar coat anything. And I do mean anything. Not only is she an extremely just woman but she tells it exactly like it is. Which makes it extremely nerve wracking to be upfront with her due to her direct nature which often times comes across as extremely passive aggressive or sometimes even demeaning. She means well but I haven't seen her in about four years mostly for this reason. Nor do I particularly want to. I do recall one review suggesting having a therapist in addition to her if you decide to see her as a psychiatrist and I do recommend this as well. Because while she is excellent with medication and getting to the heart of what might be the problem - far more than the previous psychiatrist I once had. Talking to her about yourself is a major undertaking. Don't go to her expecting someone who will offer you much sympathy in regard to what problems you have - particularly when they are your problems to deal with because she doesn't have a lot it. I don't want to go so far as to claim she has none of it but handling what you put forth gently is just not something she does. Her main defining quality is her honesty. A good example of this that isn't too personal is when she told me "you will never be a professional screenwriter if you can't handle multiple pressures at once". (Screenwriting is not my primary long term goal anymore but something in film which I won't share here certainly still is and I still have a few prominent tv show ideas that may still get made...or not if what she said is actually true). And while again I didn't want to be too personal with this review I did also want to say - partially because I know she reads these that I tend to ruminate a lot and her harsh criticisms have stayed with me. I replay them a lot in my head. Whether or not this is for better of worse is up for you to decide. But again I would strongly consider you think over this and the other critical reviews of her before booking an appointment.

Tom is the very best. Working with him has changed my life for the better. He is aware, inspired,…read morepresent, compassionate, direct. He has gently guided me down my pathway to healing and freedom from deep pain. It is a long road ahead, but I feel safe to do the work with Tom. He does have a long waiting list. If you're ready, get on his waiting list. It is worth it.

Tom Western is well known in Santa Cruz as being one of the most gifted psychotherapists in the…read morearea. Tom is especially talented with working with couples.

I can't say enough about how impressed I am by Cyndie Lane. She is incredibly skilled and really…read moredoes get results. The special technique she uses is surprisingly powerful. All it took was a few sessions, and I had a huge insight and felt a significant shift in how I felt. I've been to therapists in the past who spent more time with me and never even got close to that kind of breakthrough. In addition to getting results, I felt incredibly safe with her. Her style is warm, sympathetic and compassionate. I never felt judged, and it was easy to open up to her. If you want an effective therapist with a gentle touch, I highly recommend Cyndie.

Cyndie's approach to therapy is refreshingly different, in that all aspects of one's personality…read moreare embraced and accepted. Nothing is seen as "wrong," or in need of elimination or rejection, an "error" in need of "fixing." Rather, every aspect, even destructive behaviors such as addictions, are seen as having developed for valid purposes. Cyndie's approach is to help clients understand and accept why behavior patterns came about, what self-preserving purposes they may have served, and to support the client's own decisions about what they may like to change. This kind of therapy impresses me because it supports acknowledging and accepting all the parts of oneself, even the parts that may have made a person feel shame or guilt. And the client is self-directed in the therapist-client relationship. I like that.

This is specifically a review for the spravato treatment. Jasmine is so great! She kind, very…read morepatient and understanding, and its clear that she genuinely cares. She does a lot to make sure we're comfortable.

This place sucks. They do not personalize care for clients and keep them way longer than necessary…read more The techniques have not helped me at all, even though I try them, I am still very miserable. This means that the therapy and psychiatry are also subpar. This place deserves even lower than one star, however, that is not an option. Most of it is group therapy which is stressful and also unproductive. The room for therapy is also uncomfortable and too small. Never go here.

I have had migraines since age 2, so I have seen A LOT of neurologists. If there was a single other…read moreneurologist in my network taking new patients, I would RUN to them. Dr, Joydip had absolutely no interest in discussing treatment, from day 1 said "well, you said Botox works, that's that although insurance will not approve it "(they did btw) " despite my multiple attempts to discussing new therapies . His scheduling etc is bizarre and ever changing- he will not let me sichedule appointments ahead of time, and yet when he finally allows me to do so, then his office calls obsessively, once even calling me three times in two minutes when I didn't pick up whenI was on the phone on an important work call. The most unprofessional doctor I have ever met, doesn't"t care at all about me. I have never had a worse experience with a doctor.

Quick and accurate diagnosis of my Parkinson's disease, but poor followup and poor coordination…read morewith other healthcare providers. He seems to believe than pretty much all medical problems are caused by Parkingon's, which makes it hard to get services from other specialists.