This is my SECOND review for Edie. This review comes after my BAD review for Edie was mysteriously…read moretaken down on ratemds website. First of all, I would like to say you know it's bad when your therapist has more problems than you! I went to Edie for about three months to help me cope with my fathers terminal cancer news. When my father died, I was very at peace with his passing knowing he passed when we were on great terms. I'd like to say that I came to this realization not because she's a great problem solver, but because she was someone other than my mom and immediate family. I sorted out these feelings on my own. After my dad died she started telling me that I had all these abandonment issues and he was never there for me and if I saw her for a longer period of time, we could work on that. That really upset me because my dad NEVER abandoned me nor did he neglect me. Why would someone say that AFTER the fact that he died and there's nothing I can do about these "feelings" she's making up. BEWARE OF SEEING EDIE. She is very MONEY HUNGRY. She will create problems that don't exist so you see her for a longer period of time. Mo' problems, mo' money. I say this because when I initially met with Edie I knew exactly what my problem(s) were, I just didn't know how to solve them. Edie preys on weaker individuals and tricks them into thinking they have all these problems when they don't. Edie also has tunnel vision. She comes up with assumptions about things & people which are not true and she can't get her thoughts together and see that not everyone is the same!!! Also, when I asked her to cancel all my future appointments, she went CRAZY! She called & texted like everyday for a few days. She left a bunch of voicemails that kept getting longer and longer as the days went by. Edie also resorted to a voicemail asking me to call her back because the "front office" brought up an "issue of concern". When I called the front office, they had NO IDEA what I was talking about. Edie is a liar who will manipulate you into seeing her!

Very money oriented. Wants to build her business side more than she is interested in her clients…read more Pressured my wife to get me to see her when I was seeing another psychologist. Also, not a very good couples therapist. She was more interested in trying to sell me "my story" than trying to mitigate and help my relationship with my wife. She also told my wife I am only using my wife to support my life here when I needed my wife to work (I just needed to pay bills!). Be careful with her. I don't trust her and haven't gone back

Therapy saved my life. My soul is indebted to Vicky. About 1 1/2 years ago, I was in the deepest,…read moredarkest place of my life. Riddled with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. I was still recovering from postpartum too and had other chronic health issues that left me discouraged and wanting to give up on my life. Truly, I've never been so low. My husband was seeing Vicky at that time and recommended I start therapy with her too. I was open. I was desperate. And I'm just so grateful she was able to see me right away. So I started therapy with Vicky and slowly but surely, it's as if light began to pour into those dark, scary places into my soul. I began to heal mentally in ways I never thought I needed, addressing deep seeded lies and hurts that I never knew I carried since childhood. Now, I can wholeheartedly say I'm free. Im free from the tight grip of anxiety that would constantly plague my mind. Of course, I'll never be perfect and will still struggle from time to time but NOW I have precious tools - weapons - that I'm armed with that help me fight against my anxious thoughts and emotions. I'm so grateful for what Vicky has done for me. Seeing her twice a month (all through virtual sessions) she has lovingly and patiently brought me to this place of freedom and VICTORY. Therapy is INCREDIBLY VALUABLE and LIFE-CHANGING. I am a HUGE advocate for it, I recommend therapy for EVERYONE, and there is no other like Vicky. Thank you Vicky for all you've done for me and in turn, my family. Highly recommend Aloha Victory Counseling for EVERYONE!

I've had the privilege of collaborating alongside Vicky through a consultation group with other…read moretherapists. She brings a thoughtful, grounded, and faith-centered presence to both clinical and collegial spaces. Vicky integrates her Christian faith with professional counseling in a way that is respectful, balanced, and emotionally attuned. She demonstrates strong clinical insight, humility, and a genuine heart for serving others. She is someone I feel comfortable referring clients to--especially individuals or families seeking Christian counseling support alongside sound therapeutic care. I value her integrity, wisdom, and commitment to honoring both faith and ethical practice.

Great quality of care and the staff is extremely supportive and friendly. Highly recommend them.read more

Ms. Wiberg doesn't take notes during session, yet remembers much more than others I've had who do…read morethis. She learns how to speak "your" language (no matter how offbeat) and uses it to help you transform. I've gone from no hobbies and having hard times with emotions, to hitting my first invert at pole dance class and having almost two years of recognizing my emotions. Even would have skipped a job interview (my best job) if not for this. So yeah, go see her. Can't promise a miracle, but yeah, she'll definitely listen - even if you bring up a satanic group in session.

I was having a very difficult time when my insurance changed, and my provider suddenly told me that…read moreI could not be seen, and all appointments, including prescription refills, would be stopped immediately. I was at a loss, especially as I depended on the medications prescribed to me by this individual. Unsure as to what I could do, I started reaching out to various providers to start seeing someone new. It took me a month, but I finally came across Dr. Blaisdell. I left a message with her, and I got a quick call back that very same day. And I have been seeing Dr. Blaisdell since that day. Dr. Blaisdell is a very warm, yet practical individual, and she helped me to navigate some of the toughest times in my life. She always listened with an open heart and mind and provided me with advice, suggestions, and resources that would help me through difficulties, as well as the activities of everyday life. She doesn't believe in overmedicating someone because of issues, but instead she tries (and successfully) so to reach a balance between medication and therapy. I truly appreciate her very pragmatic approach and I have been a lot more stable and feeling like myself ever since I started seeing her. I would like to thank Dr. Blaisdell for her time and energy, her expertise, and her commitment. I feel safe. I feel comforted. I feel like I can go on.

I had my last appointment with Dr. Blaisdell-Brennan. Within the first few minutes of the…read moreappointment when I explained to her that I needed to file FMLA, she tone of voice changed from professional to something else. I was reaching out to her again because I've been under her care since March 2019. I had a major depressive episode. I had suicidal ideation thoughts. I had to step down from a supervisory position in my company. Thankfully at that time, my social worker sister called me everyday and I recovered. I was able to step back up into my supervisory job. I am in the healthcare field and when Covid started and lasted so long, it impacted my company tremendously. By March of 2022, I started to experience depression once again. With both episodes, FMLA done to give me time off and protect my job. Last week I reached to her again due to anxiety and panic attacks. Yesterday with in the first few minutes of the session when I explained that I had looked into the requirements of filing for FMLA with the new automated intake system, her tone of voice changed. She told me she doesn't do FMLA anymore. She said it's really difficult to find a new practitioner who is willing to a new patient in short notice. At the same time within pausing for a beat, okay to $25 for the session today and right away the charge came up the screen. It took me by surprised. I paid it right away. Then she referred me to a provider. She is doing all of this during the session, emailing me his information and the session came to end. I started to feel a sense of hopelessness again after the call but logic return. Started thinking clearly, did Google search and found there are available doctors taking new patients. With two MDE, I am in a very fragile state of mind, having a difficult time with toxic coworkers. I understand about boundaries and setting limits, so when Dr. Blaisdell-Brennan told me she couldn't help me this time. I was okay with it. But, the way I felt she was addressing me was just very disrespectful and unsettling. My username here on YELP is not my real name so there will be no record in your business, Dr. Blaisdell-Brennan. You have the right to respond to this review but don't try to discount it. I am taking the time to write this review because I know how hard it is to find trustworthy medical professionals, how important it is to be able to trust a doctor who is going to prescribe powerful medications to you. The health care industry is broken. As a patient or someone seeking help for a loved one, you really need to take the time to do the research to find a practitioner who can help. Mental health is so important and getting it back may take a long time. Find someone who will partner with you to do it.

Dr Gavero is very caring, open minded and a true professional! She helped my whole family!read more

I don't know how to put this in any other way then Dr. Gavero is an angel! She is everything you…read morecould ever hope and dream for in a Psychiatrist. She is Thorough, thoughtful, Patient,Competent, trustworthy and genuinely cares about her Patients. She is truly one of a kind and I'm so grateful to have her during this challenging time!

Dr Kiss has been seeing a mutual client and has helped them tremendously through some difficult…read moresituations. She seems to go right to the heart of the matter and help those that are ready to grow and heal.

Sizing was great and helped me through a rough time. She's not judgmental and was very supportive.read more

Ive been searching for a good psychologist for many years and havent been able to find the right…read morefit, I mean being a mom of five with my own business and relationship issues, of course im going to need someone to chat with! Lol. But getting to the serious part, I have been seeing Dr. Myers for a couple months now and I can tell you others and myself have seen a drastic change, not only in mood but also in the attitude imI have in things that i do. She is amazing and always there when I need her. She seems to give you this warm comfortable feeling and reassurance that things will get better. I was really a skeptic in seeing someone but this way no one is biast in their opinions and she is genuinely trying to help me to live a better life. Thumbs up Dr Myers

I highly recommend Dr. Myers! She is so warm and friendly that I felt very comfortable with her…read moreduring my first session. She's a very good listener, and actively engages with you.

I tried to schedule couples counseling. They're booked and recommended other counseling places. So…read moreif you want couples counseling please don't waste your precious time

In the midst in life we tend to forget to take care of our mental health and not till I was 23 I…read moredidn't realize how much its so important to take care of ourselves mentally because that's what impacts the most of what we do in our day to day lives. I was really going through a hard breakup and felt continuously anxious, worried, and depressed. I started to lose interest in the things I love doing such as dancing, hanging out with friends, adventuring, etc. My mental health was so bad, my focus at work was deteriorating and all I wanted to do is just sleep at home. So my best friend recommended Hawaii Counseling and Wellness Center because she was going through a lot of personal issues too. She recommended Coren Kajioka so I gave it a chance and called their office to schedule the appointment. The office is located on the 15th floor at room #1510 so then I arrived there, the receptionist were very friendly and welcoming, quiet atmosphere, and there is coffee and tea for you to enjoy. They accept HMSA, UHA, HMAA, and plans with "out of network". My experience here was very helpful and I felt that my issues were addressed and Kajioka gave me the proper steps to help better myself as a person. He made me feel that my feelings are valid and I feel very valued. There is nothing wrong with going to therapy and I feel that its very beneficial to your life :) I really recommend this place so give it a try^^