Roxy saved my life. I suffered from clinical depression and general anxiety disorder for 20 years. She is direct, wise, and so knowledgeable. She will help you identify the deep rooted issues that need to be addressed, so that you can build a life where you are self accepting, grounded, and can move through your life with integrity, purpose, and even joy. If you are ready to be well, she is the one to guide you on that path. She's absolutely wonderful. Cannot recommend her enough. read more

Updated review! I finally feel like I have control of my life. I thought self acceptance was all I was going to learn, but I have Roxy has taught me so much more. I truly feel like I am living. I feel capable and content. Like I'm on top of the world. Some days I am filled with so much joy-- I know if I hadn't started therapy with Roxy two years ago I wouldn't be where I am now emotionally and mentally. Her expertise on people and relationships = knowledge I feel all young adults should learn. She is quite wise. I recommend all of my friends and family to her! My brother is currently seeing her and he's been doing great :) it's nice to hear his progress. Thank you, Roxy xx read more

I never write reviews, but after the appointment I had with Roxy, I wouldn't want someone else to go through the experience I had, especially as making the step to go to therapy can be difficult. I understand that therapy can be difficult, and you may learn things about yourself that are hard to accept.. But throughout this entire visit i felt shamed, talked down to, and just horrible about myself. I was told that it was "obvious" why I was feeling the way I was feeling and that "anybody could tell me that" (after only hearing me speak for 20 minutes about something very significant). After telling her about my childhood and early adulthood, she responded by telling my that my life was "fairly simple and straightforward". She continued to tell me I wasn't accepting what she was saying and got clearly frustrated and annoyed with me to the point where I was just trying to say what she wanted to hear so that she would move on. At the end of the visit, I tried to be polite and said I would need to think before scheduling another visit. She responded by telling me that if I'm only doing a one time visit, then I can't go through insurance because its a pain for her to process and because she doesn't like my insurance provider. The session ended with her saying "forget it" and hanging up. I think I need therapy from this therapist. read more

Roxy is great if you are an independent thinker and are not looking to be cottled. I am a natural skeptic and am intuitive if someone is listening or not. I am a good reader of people who are in their game or not. Roxy can help you that way. If you disagree just say/ask why. You'll get her perspective and it might light things you may not have thought of. She is good at back and forth. I like that active approach. She is a treasure and I can't say enough about her. But it helps to have a thicker skin because she's Roxy. read more

The sessions I have been having with Roxy for the past 9 months have, funny enough, helped me birth a healthier, more confident me. The mission is to make sure what she has to offer is received and that I too put in the effort to heal. She, like others write, is no B.S. yet she's understanding. I'm grateful for her support and it's been such a 180 for the past year. 2020 would've been unbearable without her. She has helped me through panic attacks, PTSD, self-worth challenges and is now helping my sister. Therapy is not a band-aid and an immediate fix so I am grateful for her patience, her wisdom, her listening and ability to provide the exact therapy I have been in dire need of for far too many years. read more

After reading the previous positive comments, I decided to set up an appointment for my sister with Roxy. Over the last month Roxy has helped my sister tremendously, and I am so grateful for that. In response to the most recent 2 star review, Roxy can be a tough nut sometimes, but she really does know her stuff and I would highly recommend her. Roxy really takes the no BS approach to a session and really gets down to your core issues. read more

Disclaimer: This is based on an initial phone conversation, not an actual session which is why I gave her two stars for a benefit of the doubt, otherwise I rate one star based on my experience. It's my first time looking for someone I can see regularly and I called a bunch of local therapists covered by my health insurance. I left a message for Roxy after 6pm and she returned my call within a couple hours which was great. I only had two questions (these are paraphrased): Do you do evening appointments? -Yes. What, if you're able to describe, would you say is your style or approach? -...I don't think I could summarize what I do. *I've been doing this for over 40 years* and could not just "sum up" what I do. I don't think you could sum up yourself-- Me: Actually...yes, I believe I could. -Well I refuse to limit myself in a few words and you can go and find someone else who is willing to "sum themselves up" and take a meeting with them. Me: (politely & passive aggressive) That's a good idea, thank you. Prior to speaking with her, I had spoken to a couple other therapists and when I asked the same question, some answered straight away with "cognitive" or "pragmatic" and others answered "I work with what the client needs" which is non-specific, yet no one gave me an attitude like she did. Very unprofessional. Maybe she does better in-person, but I felt so horrible after that call that I didn't feel I could trust her with actual details of my life. read more

CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!! That is what this amazing woman will help YOU accomplish and that is what she has done for so many people. I must emphasize and agree with Lon, that these negative reviews of Roxy are ridiculous and unfair and should be ignored completely. If any of those people had kept and open mind and stuck with Roxy their lives would transform. To judge someone on one session is ludicrous, especially in regards to something as important as therapy. If you are lost, struggling or feel hopeless and need some direction in your life I BEG you to call Roxy. My entire life I was lost and able to bullshit therapists and manipulate them to fit with what I thought I needed. Roxy has a no bs approach that is raw and unlike anything I have ever experienced. I have seen dozens of every type of therapist/psychologist with all of prestigious diplomas on the wall and none of them are as gifted and brilliant as Roxy..NOT EVEN CLOSE! Most therapists push meds and lip service...ROXY PUSHES SELF-ACCEPTANCE AND TRANSFORMATION. She has helped me grow into a man that I love and am very proud of and she can make that happen for you too.....so what are you waiting for?! read more

I first met Roxy nine months ago, during a time when my anxiety was at its highest and self-esteem at its lowest. Decades of people-pleasing and pressure to achieve left me full of negative thoughts and destructive self-criticism. Roxy pulled me away from the edge and saved me. The work I've done with her has led me to a level of happiness and self-acceptance that I couldn't come close to with my previous therapist (whom I saw for almost two years with no real progress). Like others have said, Roxy doesn't sugar coat or coddle. I learned that in order to transform myself, I had to be open to the truth, even if it hurt. Many sessions were raw and uncomfortable, but they gave way to very profound realizations and immense personal growth. Roxy is tenacious and strong-willed, and she dedicates herself to the success of her patients. I still have lots of work to do, but I'm happy with my progress and grateful to have Roxy in my life. read more

Think different. It's how Apple revolutionized computers and it's how Roxy revolutionizes your mind. Seriously. When I met Roxy, I wasn't new to therapy. I had seen a few other therapists, but I was not completely satisfied or sufficiently challenged by them. When I read about Roxy and ultimately met her, I experienced her in all her precocious, unconventional and provocative glory. She is a pint-sized woman who is whip-smart and brazen enough to challenge her patients to get to the core of issues. She is caring. She is progressive. She uses a combination of eastern and western philosophies and I liked that holistic approach. Most important, she challenged me. She called me out on my BS. Not everyone likes that and if you're not up for that, she isn't the one for you. But for me, I wanted someone uniquely unorthodox, someone actively engaged with me and I wanted to be provoked--to be pushed to a new level of thinking and to go through some tough sessions with Roxy to get to the meat of things. I felt like she was both my toughest coach and my biggest cheerleader. She's also compassionate, nurturing and effervescent. She didn't hesitate to celebrate my progress with her big beaming smiles exuding how much she cares. I'd ask what I could do for homework to work through certain issues and sometimes she would humor me and give me homework and other times she would respond, "you come talk to me and through that you will become more aware." I did not understand that and struggled with what that even meant because I wanted more immediate results, but that isn't how therapy works. Therapy, when done well, is tough work and changes occur over time--usually more slowly than I was patient for. Sure enough, months and months down the road, I began to see things differently--to think differently. And because of Roxy, her "Roxyisms" and hundreds of thoughtful hours spent with her, I feel like an improved person. And like any great coach, she helped make me stronger in a variety of ways. The tools she gave me will last a lifetime and not a day goes by that I don't use at least one of them. If you're ready for something different like I was, Roxy is an extraordinary person who could very well change your life as she did mine. read more

I saw her for a few sessions... built trust with her... I then referred my mom to her because she needed someone too. I found out later that she told my mom extremely private and inappropriate things I would have never wanted to be shared. Unbelievable. This happened several years ago and I'm still burned by it. I stumbled on here to see if she was still in practice and I'm shocked to see she is. She broke the most important client privacy rule. Pretty sad she still had a license to 'help people'. read more

I came to Roxy not knowing what to expect, I had moved to LA about a year ago on my own, had just gotten out of a really bad relationship and I knew I needed help in getting back on my feet. I got a list of names of local therapists from my insurance company and I called a good handful, Roxy being the only one that got back to me. She called me back the same day and was even able to fit me in later that exact day. I knew at that point she was going to be different. At first it was a little alarming, how upfront and blunt she is with you. I was always used to going to the kind of therapy where you sit and talk and talk and talk for an hour about how you feel and what you think you should be doing, but with Roxy it's not like that all. She gets the nitty-gritty information she needs to know and in an instant, she has your situation laid out in-front of you plain and dry, no fluffs or excuses, completely raw. She has a strong belief that as long as you become aware, you will transform on your own without effort. It's so simple, yet no other person, let alone therapist, has ever introduced that thought to me. Every single time I walk out of her office, I feel as if a weight has been lifted. There are many times I feel so light and weight-free, I end up laughing on my walk way back to my car, which is NEVER a situation I thought I'd ever have after speaking with my therapist. It's liberating. Roxy's so intuitive and you can tell she's been doing what she does for a long time and been doing it well. I've only seen her for 4 sessions so far but I already feel more in-tune with myself and my life. She's revealed so much insight into my own life in only 4 hours, that I myself couldn't in 20 years. She's incredibly remarkable. I wouldn't ever think about going to see someone else, she really is everything and then some that you need in a therapist. read more

Roxy is a gift. She helped me transform my life.With Roxy, I learned how to open my eyes, heart, and to operate the tools I needed to live a healthier and more meaningful life. I am forever grateful to Roxy - a gift that I had to be brave enough to open. read more

I would not recommend Roxy for therapy. I saw her on several occasions and found that more than once she had forgotten significant information I had shared with her about my personal life. I really think a therapist should be focused on their patient and build on knowledge they are given. I found I had to repeat "my story" a couple of times and remind her why I had gone to her in the first place. I am fairly mild mannered and I found her to be combative at times, in a way that made me feel I had to be careful with what I said and how I said it. I don't think it's good to be guarded when seeing a therapist. A couple of times she cut me off and didn't want to hear what I had to say. This is her tough love approach, which not everyone responds well to. Overall she did give me some good direction but the last time I saw her she seemed really out of it. I don't know why she was this way but I felt like she was looking right through me. I thought maybe she was bored or didn't feel well. It was disconcerting to say the least. read more

Roxy is a bright, focused, compassionate woman. And she helped me see the light, very quickly. I had met with other therapists once or twice over the last ten years. None impressed me, but she has, more than I thought was possible. "You grew up a rose surrounded by pieces of shit, and somehow now you think you're the piece of shit and everything else is roses".... That's her line, and the awareness she gave me, has changed my life, forever. read more

Roxy was a referral from a friend. I met her several years back. All I can say is that for some reason I always think about her and our sessions that we had. Which tells me, she had left an impression on me. She's the type that will tell you how she sees it wo sugar coating anything. And that's why I really am fond of her. She is all truth. I miss her. I hope one day, I'll have another session with her once again. read more

Before I met Roxy, I had already interviewed three other therapists. They just sat there, took notes, than asked me how I felt. Well, I was never convinced that they could help me. And as a teenager saw one or two, but they could never compare to Roxy either! At first, I was intimidated because I had this huge feeling I was going to do a lot of work. All I wanted was someone to see the victim in me and pity me. Boy, have I learned a lot since late 2008. Yeah, it's been a long time, but like an addict - you don't get clean over night! She has pulled the covers that deprieved me of being happy, a real mother, and a loving partner. I was depressed, lazy, confused, had low self-esteem, and had become the person I never wanted to be. Roxy has taught me so much about myself, she's made me look at things I never knew were there, and I blamed myself for so many things -shame that didn't belong to me. There have been times when I don't understand Roxy, but she will take the time to explain or gvie me scenarios until I do understand and see the meaning behind my behavior. Through her life experiences, I too have learned a thing or two. Thanks to Roxy, I now know why I did what I did, I'm in touch with my feelings, I'm a productive citizen, I'm active, I'm confident, I'm learning not to be inappropriate (my parents didn't teach me what appropriate was), I know how to choose the people I need to surround myself with, and disconnect from those who only want to hurt me. Because of Roxy, today I am the mother my children need, the appropriate wife, and I am no longer a victim! read more

I don't know what to say when I read these negative reviews about Roxy. Roxy has been my therapist for years. I will keep this short and sweet. I would not be ok if not for her. I would have continued to live my life,but I would have lived it about as far from my true and centered self if it was not for her help and guidance. This is what she does. She will make you take a long hard look at yourself. The mirror will be put to your face, and you are going to have to look back at it and decide what you see. Her strength and ability is to make you realize how important being your true self is. Period. She will not let you run from it. This can be hard to hear. You might want to scream and tell her screw off. I get it, because I was that guy! Trust me... SHE CAN HELP YOU. I am thankful she is in my life. I am better person to myself and those around me due to her pushing and cajoling me to stop running away from my true self, and to start running towards it. Be open and willing, and she can change your life. read more

I am serious when I say this, Roxy is the BEST... I decided to go to her after seeing my girlfriends life completely change in the most positive way after seeing Roxy. Since then, my boyfriend and three of our friends go to her and we all thank are lucky stars she is here... She has helped so much and I am forever grateful. Yes, she is tough, and she might tell you exactly what you don't want to hear, but in the end the light will appear which you have been so longing to see. She helps bring awareness and growth to issues buried way deep down inside. It can get brutal but for your own good!!! She is one of the most compassionate and caring people, that goes above and beyond to help. read more

Simply put, Roxy has changed my life. When I read a negative review about her, I was absolutely shocked because she has had such a positive influence on me. I'm thankful for it every day. She can be tough, absolutely, but not without reason and she is incredibly caring an compassionate too. Since I started seeing her 3 years ago, not a day goes by when I don't appreciate what she's done for me. I have recommended her to a handful of friends and they all feel the same way. Roxy truly cares, is very intuitive, and has a unique method that I've never encountered -- very direct yet very supportive and compassionate. The best of both worlds. If you really want to get healthy, she will help you do that. read more

If I were charged with creating a tag line for Roxy, it would be "Straight Up Wisdom. No BS." Following a messy breakup I was thrown off balance to such an extent, that my very sense of reality was severely distorted. Roxy got me back on my feet in record time. Her approach with me emphasized a solid grip on reality combined with acceptance of responsibility for my role in creating the circumstances leading up to the breakup. It was no cake walk, and it was incredibly effective! If you see Roxy - and I highly recommend that you do - expect to be confronted with difficult subjects you've avoided, expect no BS guidance, and most of all, expect rapid results. I have never before appreciated myself as much as I do now, I have never seen more clearly, and I have never been as aware and emotionally healthy as I am today; I credit this to Roxy's wisdom. read more

Unfortunately... I didn't feel the same as these reviews, which is sad as they helped me to schedule my appointment with Roxy! I also was looking for someone blunt and clear and effective - I don't need someone to bitch to, I have my girlfriends for that. I wanted someone who would call me on my BS and help me work through it. Unfortunately, I didn't find this in the right way with Roxy. I found that once she made up her mind that something was an issue, there was no discussion and she actually said "I don't need to hear your argument. You paid to listen to me." My argument being of course that I didn't believe that just because one parent drank in my childhood meant I had a messed up childhood - in fact, I had a rather idyllic childhood - she instead told me that 'alcoholics are addicts and addicts shouldn't have children.' I didn't find that terribly professional; nor did I find it professional that she repeatedly brought up her OWN childhood issues, which I think played a large role in her insisting that my childhood had to have been effed up, instead of the great one I had - here I just wanted to talk about my marriage and loss of my father I suffered two years ago, and she wanted to say that my parents never should have had me because her parents were so dysfunctional. Not what I was looking for in a therapist. (Also - noticed the overwhelming aroma of a certain smokeable substance as she walked in - not that I'm opposed, but I am when you're supposed to be helping me. I can get stoned and work my own problems out, thanks). read more

Roxy was extremely insensitive and told me my "problems" weren't real problems. She was highly judgemental and assumed that she knew everything about me after the first session. She made assessments without really hearing and understanding me. She told me that I wasn't "courageous" enough to really deal with my "problems." This is not someone I would see again or recommend. A therapist should always be encouraging and thoughtful even with honesty. read more

Being introduced to Roxy is one of the godsend's of my life. I had seen a few therapists at different times and found all of them completely worthless. I would do the talking and they would ask me how I felt about what I had just said. Worthless. Roxy is incredibly intuitive and can get to the root of a problem very quickly. My therapy consisted of sessions where she did most of the talking and lots of tough love was performed. l felt belittled at times in the early stages of the process because my thoughts about myself and situation were often discounted. Change isn't easy and until a level of trust is established, when someone is trying to change you it can feel like an attack. But I came to Roxy because I wanted to change! As I learned to trust her even slightly, I started to notice new truths about myself that encouraged me to trust further. Roxy had actually known me better than I knew myself fairly early in the process, so while I felt belittled at the time for being unable to speak my mind, Roxy approached it that way because she knew what I was saying was the same garbage I had been telling myself for 30+ years! It was time for me to listen. Roxy would be the first to tell you that she is unorthodox. She doesn't like most therapists, much less run her practice like them. Roxy is a "life coach" who happens to also be an accredited therapist. She has had a profoundly positive influence on my life and while she may not be for everybody, she genuinely tries to help all the people that set foot in her office. read more

If there were 10 stars, she would get all of them. Yes, Roxy is unorthodox and does not pull any punches. If you're looking for someone to allow you to play the victim of your own life, she is NOT the one for you. That being said, if you are truly serious about getting help and can put your ego and preconceptions aside; this woman will change your life. I started seeing Roxy 4 months ago at a friend's recommendation. The first couple of times I didn't think I would last and found countless excuses not to listen or give credence to the things she was saying. Like I said, she is tough and has no problem saying the things that you don't want to hear. I stuck with it and in that time my life view has changed completely. Roxy believes in treating the cause of your issues, not the symptoms. She cuts straight to the chase and works on what causes self-destructive behavior. "Awareness transforms without effort." That is her mantra and it couldn't be more true. Open yourself up and work with her, not against her; and you won't recognize yourself after a few months. I am amazed at the strong, confident, and self aware person that I am becoming. Finally sticking to an exercise routine and quitting smoking after 21 years were a couple of pleasant side effects as well. We never discussed either subject; but self destructive behavior has no place in my new awareness. My advice would be to stick with it. She will hit you with a lot of things that you don't want to hear, but her direct manner will also let you get to the root of things without spending the next 5 years in a more "gentle" atmosphere. It is not an overstatement to say that Roxy gave me my life. read more

I have known Roxy for over 10 years. I became her client during a very challenging time in my life. Thanks to Roxy I was able to deal with and rise above my challenges. Roxy helped me and my family tremendously. Roxy is AWESOME she is easy to talk to and has a wonderful sense of humor. I am grateful to have her as my therapist. Roxy is a great therapist!!! read more

Roxy is extremely blunt, which is helpful if you need some tough love. But there is a difference between tough love and just being mean. At one point she asked me, "I mean, come on, how old are you?!" Implying that I was acting childish. Who says that?!?! Especially in therapy! While some people might find that helpful, I only found it unprofessional, rude, and unproductive. Even if I was handling some life issues with less maturity than I would have liked, that feedback did nothing to make me feel more comfortable and trusting to work through them on my own or with her. She has some good advice like just acting better, in the way you know you should, even if it feels hard because better actions communicate and create better situations and interpersonal relationships. And I think her goal of faster healing is laudable. However, for me, it was putting the cart before the horse - trying to force me to feel and act better without allowing any exploration of why I didn't. And, she did it with harshness, much too much confidence, and critical unkindness. read more