Here's what distinguishes Mrs. DeCotiis work as a therapist; 1. She is the right amount of…read moreengaging. She listens and then makes practical comments. 2. She is honest and insightful. She is not afraid to share a fresh perspective. 3. She is as smart as I need her to be. 4. She is charming and fearless, not afraid of challenging conversations. Good skill sets for a therapist, well put together with convenient opportunity to connect.

Carly is working with a family member and I am often present at sessions. Carly is straightforward,…read moredirect, logical and no-nonsense, while being benevolent, empathetic, fair, warm and open. She is easy to talk to and easy to understand. She zeroes in on what the essential issue is and gives specific, useful suggestions of action to solve it. I consider finding her to be one of the most fortunate events in our family's history. Do not hesitate to choose Carly if you need her area of expertise and have a chance to benefit from her assistance.

Yelp struggles with posting positive reviews as they want this establishment to pay for them…read more Below is one they have decided they would like to hold from the page by Shannon. "Brian Pollack is an incredible asset to our community. His expertise and deep commitment to helping others make him a standout therapist. I genuinely appreciate his willingness to continually learn from his peers and the community, ensuring he provides the best possible care for his clients. It's clear that Brian values relationships and demonstrates authenticity through both his communication and actions. He has a unique ability to connect with people, offering them a safe, supportive space while gently challenging them to grow and move forward in their journey. Highly Recommended!

I am generally not one to write negative reviews without first speaking to someone involved with…read morethe business to resolve matters. Unfortunately, I tried that here and it did not work. I was a client of Brian Pollack's for several years (2015-early 2019). While many things happened that were helpful, he often used victim-blaming language in regards to my trauma history (including telling me I shouldn't drink and should set better boundaries), he violated HIPAA at one point, and he left several voicemails for my current therapist panicking about how I was doing with recovery based on information given by my mother, who at that point was not supposed to be contacting him. I have emailed him about these things, and his response the first time I mentioned the victim blaming statements amounted to "therapy is tough," and the most recent time, he responded, "I appreciate you taking the time to write this. I wish you all the best." He has never acknowledged the harm caused or apologized. I do not consider him to be truly trauma-informed, or to be willing to take responsibility and own up for his mistakes as a clinician. I have heard similar experiences from others (particularly in regard to victim blaming and refusing to apologize) as I have begun talking to people who also worked with him at RWJ and on an outpatient basis. While Brian knows eating disorders very well, I caution anyone with a trauma history from working with him, and want people to know that he does not accept responsibility for missteps.

Marc is easy to talk to and continues to help with our family problems. We are happy with the help…read morehe is giving us. We will definitely recommend him to others.

I immediately felt at ease with Marc and was able to overcome my circumspection and disclose…read moreunpleasant facts about my past (painful as it is). My anxiety was assuaged in his presence; he was able to deliver a diagnosis that was undisclosed for decades and it has made a profound life-altering difference.

As the reviewer below expressed, Lisa fell very short of my expectations and was unprofessional in…read moreher therapeutic approach, if you could even call it that. She handled a serious matter I sought help reconciling very offhandedly without the seriousness and sensitivity I felt it deserved. I felt worse leaving her office than going in.

I would have chosen a zero rating is that was available. I had a couples session with Lisa Jacobs…read morein her summit office and she was so unprofessional. We were seeking out a medical professional to help with some issues and Lisa Jacobs fell very short of our expectations. Hoping to feel better after our session, she made we feel horrible! Don't waste your money on this one.

I tried to schedule therapy with this group and upon calling was asked a series of questions about…read morewhy I was seeking therapy. I felt uncomfortable answering these questions with someone over the phone who I'd never met but I was told it was important for matching me with a therapist so I did it anyway. I was told a week later they had no room in their practice to see me. So I gave private info to someone for nothing and my issues apparently aren't important enough to be seen. Incredibly disappointing and unprofessional process.

In high school and college I suffered from severe depression and anxiety. I can not say enough good…read morethings about Ellie Muska. I began seeing her February of 2002, until I moved away in July 2007. When I first met Ellie I was hardly able to get out of bed and had left college.. I thought for good. After witnessing the WTC first hand in downtown NYC at the age of 18, and dealing with other issues, I really felt like I was never going to be fully functional as a person again. Ellie taught me a lot about relaxation exercises and talked me through some of the most traumatic things I have ever experienced. I feel like she is the reason I was able to go back to NYU and eventually on to graduate school. I stopped seeing her and lost touch when I moved to California. If she ever reads this I hope she knows that she really changed my life and that I owe so much to her. If you are looking for someone to talk to and live in this area then Ellie is the person to go to. She is kind, compassionate, smart, and has real solutions to help you. Ellie doesn't push too hard and if it's something you can't talk about right away she understands. I wish I could still receive counseling from her; I have not had anyone else who can even compare to her as a therapist, before or since.

Unfortunately for Ms. Muska's patients -- and their marriages -- there are only "narratives" and…read morethey are all created equal and they all have commensurate standing. Alas, in this office, there are no true "narratives" or false "narratives." And whatever one partner does, well, in the end that's OK because, hey, it's just their narrative. And you know what? If the other party would just follow Ms. Muska's counsel and leave the house and separate, everything will be good. Problem solved. Carefully seek professional advice. Do your therapist shopping homework.

Meredith is wonderful! She is proactive and actually has a plan of action to heal her patients in…read morerelatively short time. We've seen many therapists with little to no results, Meredith has us on a positive track within weeks. This woman has a unique gift for what she does. Highly recommend.

From the owner: At Light Street Psychotherapy we work with adults, adolescents and their families who suffer from…read moretrauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and anger management. Our therapeutic approach helps clients learn the skills to stay centered in a stressful and fast paced world. We now offer Life Coaching to help our patients maximize their full potential both inside and out. We have 3 full time therapists and a Psychiatrist if medication is needed. Please give us a call for your free phone consultation.