Peter Pearson was my therapist at the Couples Institute. As it turns out, due to multiple…read moreviolations of professional and ethical standards in handling my case, he faced revocation of this license in 2018 and decided to surrender the license to the Board of Psychology voluntarily. The Board of Psychology accepted the surrender, which constituted a disciplinary action on the part of the Board. All I complained about was his failure to provide me with my record (PHI = Protected Health Information) a couple of years after I stopped seeing him for psychotherapy. Everything else the Board discovered completely on their own. *** Here is what the website of the Couples Institute says today: "Dr. Ellyn Bader co-founded The Couples Institute in Menlo Park, California, in 1984 with her husband, Dr. Peter Pearson. Together they directed The Couples Institute until Pete retired as a licensed psychologist in 2018 and Ellyn became the sole director." The website of the Couples Institute misrepresents the situation when it says that Pearson retired as a licensed psychologist in 2018 - no, he surrendered his license because he was accused of such serious wrongdoing that it must not have been worth his time and money to contest the formal charges. In fact, if he ever plans to resuscitate his status as a licensed psychologist, he would need to pay the Board of Psychology $12K+ for their costs in investigating and otherwise handling the complaint against him. I will report the misrepresentation made on the website of the Couples Institute to the Board of Psychology for follow-up.

When one partner in a marriage feels abandoned, left behind, it is counter-intuitive for her spouse…read moreto be given an assignment in individual therapy that is secretive. My husband was instructed not to tell me what his assignment was, and he very proudly announced to me that I wasn't to know what experiment he was working on. I asked how therapy was going for signs of hope. Instead, I was shut out and made to feel that it was none of my business what was happening within the confines of Peter Pearson's office. I thought this was the COUPLES Institute. I am not distrusting or paranoid. I just expected to be considered in the therapeutic process. It could have been my husband's usual passive aggression, but if couples therapy is intended to identify and work on problems such as poor communication and control, this "exercise" was certainly not helpful for either of us.

Excellent for treatment of severe, treatment resistant depression…read more The office staff is friendly and Dr. Carreon is competent. SAINT, a new treatment for treatment resistant severe depression is available here.

Our TMS BrainsWay accelerated treatment with Acacia was not successful and only created extreme…read moreirritability and more depression. In our case, Gut dysbiosis was diagnosed shortly after with another provider. BrainsWay's website discusses the importance of a healthy gut-brain axis https://www.brainsway.com/knowledge-center/gut-health-and-depression/. Acacia should know better to screen out patients with chronic intestinal distress. Instead, we wasted money and time being treated for a symptom and not a root cause. The 2 stars are for the staff who were friendly and supportive.

I met Chandrama in a networking group earlier this year. She and I have met several times since…read more Although I haven't used her services, I feel that I know her well enough to vouch for her. She is very caring, sensitive and compassionate. When I have conversations with her, she is always 100% focused and offers a different perspective on things. It's actually quite refreshing. I truly believe that Chandrama has a gift of helping others through crisis, whether it is a loss of a loved one or relationship problems. Her website is also very informative and she does answer questions through her website. If you know anyone who is in need of high-quality counseling, do them a favor and send them to Chandrama Anderson.

I have known Ms. Anderson for years, even while she was going through school and doing her…read moreinternship. She is an amazing person who is able to communicate and have empathy for all her patients. She was amazing while I was going through my divorce, and without her I probably wouldn't be where I am today. I highly recommend her to all my patients, and every referral that I send to Ms. Anderson comes back thanking me so much.

Dr. Kamis is the type of psychiatrist you always wished you had all along! She's down-to-earth,…read morewarm, caring and has incredible social skills. You feel like you're talking to a friend, while getting world-class medical advice. I highly recommend her to those who would like a mesh between professionalism and a kind, empathetic, real nature as a person.

I have collaborated with Dr. Kamis since 2015 and she remains a top choice as a referral source for…read morepeople who are experiencing depression, anxiety, sleep problems, or issues in women's mental health and sports psychiatry. Dr. Kamis is an extremely warm-hearted, kind, down-to-earth, intelligent physician who connects with her clients. Additionally, Dr. Kamis uses a "lifestyle" approach to her integrated treatment plans, focusing on behavioral changes, sleep optimization, and healthy diet as well as medication management when necessary. If I had to refer a family member who was suffering with increased levels of stress, poor sleep, mood changes, anxiety, or an athlete who wants that extra edge, I would recommend they work with Dr. Kamis.

I have seen a number of therapists over the years, and no one compares to Susan. Not only is she…read moreone of the kindest people I've ever met, she does a great job balancing listening and knowing when to ask questions and offer advise. She helped me a lot through a number of issues, and I am stronger person because of our time together.

My mother in law did research of counselors all over the Bay Area and Susan came highly recommended…read moreand well qualified. After we personally interviewed 5+ of the counselors from the list we chose her and haven't looked back since. It took a handful of meetings to get to know each other (her us and we her) deeper, and now my husband and I feel like Susan really understands each of our perspectives-she is a fantastic listener, lets each of us feel heard. She finds the root of issues-takes comments and concerns shared to deeper levels. Susan has found such insightful ways to help my husband and I connect with one another-they are small steps, but each time we leave an appointment, no matter how intense the appointment was, we always leave feeling even closer than before. I am so impressed. I think Susan saved our marriage.

Dr. D'Andrea is a down to earth, cool, non-alarmist kinda doctor…read more She has a kind and friendly bedside manner. She is patient and listens. She has a tempered approach to things. And, I really like her.

My health care provider assigned me to this doctor. When I called to make an appointment, the…read morereceptionist was very irritated when she found I was a new patient, then rudely stated the doctor was not accepting new patients. Giving them 2 star because of the rude phone manner not because they didn't notify health care provider that they are not accepting new patients.

Dr. Tran is a great doctor. My mother and I are so blessed under her competency and caring…read more Dr. Tran's always asked intelligent questions when diagnostic patients' problems. She really cares about her patients and ensure her teams will follow any medical requests thoroughly. I was touched when Dr. Tran called us on Saturday, Jan. 14th, 2023 (her day off) to inform my mother's urine culture result. She wanted to ensure my mother gets the medication needed now, instead waiting until Tuesday (Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day) I strongly recommend Dr. Tran.

I have never written a review before but felt compelled to do so in this instance. Dr Tran is…read moreprofessional while being very easy to interact with. She has been my family doctor for around 5 years and I do not know what I would do without her. She helps over and beyond what one would expect. She is particularly good at making referrals when the need arises and these referrals are made promptly and satisfactorily. One feels secure when she makes calls to other medical professionals and the outcome is always a positive one. I cannot say anything negative about this doctor - she is a godsend.

Dr. McLerran is very nice to chat with, and she has good appointment times (going to late in the…read moreevening). She may be a good counselor for individual counseling, but I would not recommend her for couple counseling.