Dr. Downing has been there for my wife and I off and on for over 10 years now. When we need…read moreguidance or help thru relationship issues, or our own mental and emotional health issues, he has been there and helped us thru tremendously. He's been a Godsend to us personally and as a couple. If you're feeling lost and need Godly guidance, I highly recommend his counciling services.

Trustworthy, informed, unbiased, and caring. Dr. Downing has helped improve our family dynamic…read moredrastically. Thanks to his expertise, compassion, and practical wisdom, we have a healthier family. Dr. Downing was able to identify unhealthy habits and equipped us with practical techniques and resources that have had a positive impact in our marriage and relationship with our kids. Before each session and between our sessions, it was evident that he took time to research and prepare. I can say that it was always a pleasure to attend our meetings because of the peaceful, comfortable, productive, and encouraging atmosphere he created. I highly recommend!!!

Dr.Mekhail welcomes you with warmth, care and professionalism. She is genuine, honest and provides…read moreexceptional therapy! I have had many therapists before her, and can say she is truly the best! She will definitely help you overcome obstacles, and bring positivity into your life. She provides the tools you need to focus on, and stay on track with a fulfilling life! I am SO grateful for her!!!

Without getting into too much detail, I had a really horrible experience with this "therapist."…read more The first thing she talks about is the parking at the office. She says that it's nice that we don't have to pay for parking although everywhere else in Orange County you would have to pay for parking. I expressed my incredulity about her statement, since that was not true in my experience as an Orange County native. She couldn't even validate my experience, which was obviously different from hers but also SUCH a trivial matter. How hard is it to acknowledge that I never had to pay for parking for any kind of services in the OC? She just insisted I was wrong and she was right. It's amazing what the first 5 minutes in a session will tell you. To quote Maya Angelou, "when someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." I will believe what I saw and experience. And do yourself a favor and believe all the bad reviews!! She claimed to be really direct but I think she's using that as a guise for her cold and standoffish personality. She didn't even seem comfortable being in the session. I came into session wondering if I could trust this person and she acted threatened by that. I'm sorry, but is this your first counseling session ever??? Isn't that a normal part of the job - dealing with clients who are a little hesitant, maybe a little distrustful of you? I don't know if she was experiencing countertransference but she was really not aligned with me at all. In fact, I felt emotionally attacked by this therapist and really unsafe. Oh, and as we were discussing our history, she stated this is not her niche, to which I asked, "what is your niche then?" And she just glared at me and said "this is not it." Lol. Lady, therapy is not your niche. Helping others this way is not your niche. I'm grateful to be in a position to recognize when a counselor is NOT trustworthy and I hope this review serves as a warning sign to others. I'm so glad to have found someone else who more honest, comfortable with herself, still very direct, but a much warmer guide in my life. DON'T SETTLE FOR JUST ANY THERAPIST - trust your gut and find one that is a good fit!!

Living with schizo effective disorder has been hard on me and my family. Jill Wu has helped me so…read moremuch throughout my journey with mental health issues. She acts as a life coach and helps me sort through every day struggles but most importantly she helps me when I'm having psychosis. She's been my advocate with my family who doesn't understand mental health. To have her in my life has made all the difference in my progress. She knows me inside and out and has earned my trust completely, which makes it all the easier to work with her. I recommend her to anyone looking for a life coach or mental health advocate. She is the best!

Excellent healer. Jill provided me with great feedback and recommendations to help me live the…read morelife I deserve to live.

Denny is an amazing and awesome Therapist he's helped me focus and apply real effective logical…read morepsychology in a meaningful way. His skills of listening and helping you walk with you on whatever you are facing are special. I highly recommend him for those seeking a great therapist.

Denny is such a caring therapist. He's patient, a good listener, and usually knows exactly how I'm…read morefeeling. Always has a recommendation or solution for my problems so that at the end of my session I'm feeling at lot better about what I'm going through. Highly recommend him!

First things first, do not bother consulting with the nurses here. You're better off just making an…read moreappointment. If you are a walk-in, the front desk will most likely try to direct you to them as the doctors are almost always booked with appointments, and the nurses are supposed to give you medical advice if you have any questions, concerns, or symptoms. I have made this mistake twice; the first time, a few years ago, I came in because I had been coughing up blood all morning and I was in consistent pain. The nurse (I wish I had written down her name, not sure if she still works there) who I spoke to was extremely condescending, not only telling me that I was overreacting and coughing up blood is rarely as bad as it seems, but she also did not offer any significant advice and essentially told me to wait it out and did not write me a note, so I still had to go to class. I made an appointment with a doctor here shortly after and had a chest x-ray and lab work done (that I had to pay for, which surprised me, as I was under the impression that it too would be included in tuition and they also did not accept my insurance, mind you), and it turned out I had a severe upper respiratory infection. The second time I made the same mistake was just this week, and it is the reason I am writing this review. I walked-in two days ago and opted to see a nurse since it was short notice, my symptoms were sudden, and I was once again in pain. I was greeted by a nurse named Nicki. I have sores all over my tongue, mouth, and throat, and have had a fever and muscle aches all week, and when I explained this to her, she looked inside my mouth and agreed that my throat looked "funky" and I had some "white spots that I can't quite explain" (her words). Despite this, she proceeded to tell me that it was viral, it did NOT look like strep throat, and I just needed to wait it out. Sound familiar? Hydration, rest, chicken soup. She said to ONLY come back if I developed "white fur" in my throat, which would signify strep. No note. Did not even recommend that I get a strep test just to confirm. Here I am, two days later, only having returned to this place because I booked an appointment in advance and I did not want to have to wait hours in urgent care or go to my primary care physician. My symptoms got worse since my last visit. I saw Dr. Fassbender (who I recommend, she has helped me more than once and is very kind) and she said I should get lab work done: a throat swab and a blood test to check for both strep and mono. I did so and waited an hour for the results, and I tested positive for strep throat. Exactly what the nurse told me I did not have. You have to understand how frustrated this made me, as I could have started the antibiotics two days prior and started improving instead of feeling worse and missing more classes. Dr. Fassbender prescribed me penicillin and that was that. Speaking to the doctors isn't always perfect, however, as I have had rude ones as well. Beyond my own experiences, one of my best friends was hunched over and crying from period cramps that were unusually bad and so I walked with her to the health center and once again the nurses were condescending and minimized her symptoms and pain, suggesting that she should just get used to it and it was part of being a woman. She saw a doctor later on and started birth control to remedy the problem. I've also had friends tell me that the psychological area is rather dismissive and unhelpful. Take from that what you will. Overall, I'd recommend just seeking medical help off campus, if you can. If you do not have insurance, this place can be a free way to help with minor problems or illnesses, but if you suspect you have a problem that might need medication, x-rays, or something more substantial in order to fix, it's going to be a hassle and some of the staff might make things worse. Always make an appointment in advance to see one of the doctors, don't bother with the nurses. If you need to cancel the appointment, do so far in advance or they'll use it as an excuse to get some money out of you. Stay on top of them about giving you a note if you need to miss class. Good luck.

With this being one of the many things you pay for alongside your tuition, it's a pretty handy…read moreresource. I've gone here for everything from girly check-ups to stitches. I've had physicals, talked with their nutritionist, blood and other lab tests, X-rays, and EKGs and paid minimal fees for each if anything at all. My experiences here have been generally positive. In the situation where I needed stitches after falling on campus, I called them up, told them I busted open my knee and that I was on my way over. I get there, the receptionists have the doors open and ready for me to get to Triage, where they look it over, have me fill out paperwork, get me into a room that looked like it was ready for surgery and the doctor sewed me up, wrote me a prescription for Vicodin, and sent me on my way. You know what the whole affair cost me? $0.80 for the Vicodin (which never got used anyway). No charge for the stitches. It's recommended that you sign up for FamilyPACT (which is free for students) when you use the Health Center. At the very least, it allows you to get prescriptions for free at select pharmacies and ALL Targets. REALLY useful. The Health Center also has chiropractors and acupuncturists ($5/visit each). I've only used the chiropractor, and while they are pretty thorough in asking what might be causing pain, they mostly just crack your joints and tell you to come back next week. The Center recently started charging a $20 fee for missing an appointment, particularly without notifying them. So don't just schedule to see a doctor and don't come. Since the Health Center is often in high demand, someone could have easily been fitted into that time slot.

I normally don't write negative reviews, but my experience with Dr. Robbins left me deeply…read moredisturbed, especially during our last couples therapy session. One of the most concerning moments was when he told me that my childhood trauma was my "perception." I shared that my mom would wake me up in the middle of the night to console her through panic attacks. I then asked him if a child being molested by a parent would also be "perception," and he said yes. He later clarified that perception doesn't mean it didn't happen--but using that word felt extremely invalidating. When I expressed that, he dismissively responded, "Okay, I just won't use that word if you don't like it." Throughout our sessions, he emphasized "self-control." When I shared that I believe control and self-control are often used to push away feelings, he immediately told me we could not work together. When I tried to explain my perspective, he shut down and refused to share his own thoughts. During that same session, he disengaged almost completely--remaining silent and appearing to stare me down. He said he didn't want to "argue," but I was simply expressing how I felt. Therapy should be a safe space to communicate openly, not one where a therapist withdraws when challenged. There was also a situation where my wife stormed out of last session because I didn't want to spend our 45 minute session going through a 50-page workbook. I preferred to do that outside of session time. Despite this, Dr. Robbins placed the blame entirely on me. And because I kept urging Dr. Robbins to look at the underlying root issues in our relationship, he acted very childishly by using that same approach in a crude way on me. My wife lost our family 500k by gambling it away in stocks and crypto. He asked how it made me feel and what trauma that was coming from. Obviously, it makes me feel like I don't matter, but I want to break the cycle of my childhood trauma where boundaries were not allowed, and I want to set boundaries with my wife. When Dr. Robbins heard that, he didn't care to respond, because his main goal was to one up me by using the root cause methods I was urging him to use. At another point, he asked, "Where do feelings come from?" I said the inner child, and he responded, "No, it comes from behavior." I am always talking to my son about feelings and emotions, and after the session I told him what Dr. Robbins said about feelings not coming from the inner child. My six-year-old son's immediate response was, "what the h*ll." Even my six-year old son is emotionally smarter than Dr. Robbins. I would not recommend working with Dr. Robbins because he uses his pain and his coping mechanisms to dictate the session. After ten sessions, we had no real improvement in our relationship.

My husband and I truly believe that one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is a strong,…read morehealthy, and happy marriage rooted in our faith. Working with Dr. Peter Robbins, PhD of Turning Point has been an incredible blessing for us. He is extremely knowledgeable and provides practical, meaningful tools that have greatly improved our communication and overall connection. We are so grateful we reached out to him when we did. His guidance has made a real difference in our marriage. Our marriage is worth investing in, and we are thankful to have found such a trusted and supportive therapist. I highly recommend him to any couple!

I've been seeing Dr. Chung for over a year now. He is my 3rd psychiatrist that I've seen in my…read morelife. I highly recommend him to anyone. He's great to work with and very kind.

Called a few times and no answer, would have schedule an appointment to be seen. Need to get seen…read moreso On ti the next place

Lesli is a caring, compassionate, wonderful therapist. I have been getting therapy from her for…read moreabout 4 years now for my overeating/binge eating disorder so I know her work fairly well. She is gentle in her approach in working with me--which is exactly what I need. She doesn't push me to do anything I don't want to do. She uses psychodynamic, Brenee Brown's work and other approaches. She has also used hypnosis and more recently EMDR to address some of my trauma issues. I can't say enough good things about her. She is always on time, she has NEVER cancelled an appointment with me--when I'm there, she's there. She is dependable and outstanding. Also I am knowledgeable about standard of practice for therapists, and I can say she is always professional and has always practiced w/ high standards of ethics and the law.

She was highly referred by my son's therapist. I researched her and was concerned after reading the…read morelast post so I discussed it further with my son's therapist who clarified that in her line of work therapist deal with those who struggle with personality disorders and as a result when boundaries are enforced it may lead to a bad reviews so I decided to give her a try. She was professional and graceful when communicating with me about my struggles with my son. She was warm and kind when pointing out the areas that I need to work on as a parent. I really liked her approach and felt supported.

Gather & Grow a wonderful place and resource. They offer things such as wellness coaching,…read morecounseling, therapy and more. It's a safe place that's warm & free of judgement. Feels like waking into a home. Even though their parking is limited, they are appointment only so they always have ample parking in the back of the building. The waiting room is very cozy & inviting, filled with books, magazines, snacks and warm teas to keep you company while you wait. If you, a friend or family member is struggling in life, could use some guidance or just needs a place to feel safe, I would highly recommend OCGG. They're not your typical run on the mill center and all are welcome here. (Even says so on their door mat :p). Having a resource like this is a great addition to self-care.

From the owner: Gather and Grow OC is a holistic wellness center dedicated to supporting individuals and couples on…read moretheir journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth. Our team of experienced therapists offers a range of services, including couples therapy, individual therapy, and virtual therapy, to address various mental health concerns. We also provide specialized services such as reiki, private yoga sessions, and meditation guidance to promote relaxation and inner peace. Additionally, we offer relationship intensive therapy for those seeking to deepen their connection and education classes to empower individuals with valuable skills and knowledge. At Gather and Grow OC, we are proud to be LGBQTR affirming, creating a safe and inclusive space for all. Join us on this transformative path towards healing and self-discovery.

After moving back to OC after living in Portland the last 13 years, I needed to find a new doctor…read moreto help manage my ADHD, depression, and anxiety treatment and medications. I am so grateful that I was able to find Rica Beck, Dr. Shih, and the entire team at Neuro Wellness Spa! I first met with Rica a few months ago to establish a medication management plan. She made me feel so welcome, and even gave me a tour of the office, which instantly helped me feel at ease. She was so incredibly easy to talk to, and made a real effort to get to know me and understand what currently was and wasn't been working for me. This allowed us to find the best treatment plan, and has set me on the path to success. I also met with Dr. Shih after learning about TMS treatment and how that could help with my depression and anxiety. I've had issues in the past with finding medications that work for me, so learning that this was a possible option really made me excited. Dr. Shih answered all my questions about TMS and made me feel so at ease about starting this treatment. I'm happy to say that I started TMS about 3 weeks ago and for the first time in my life I'm finally seeing relief some from my depression symptoms. While I still have a ways to go, I'm feeling very optimistic about this and the progress I've made so far. It can be hard to find healthcare providers that don't judge you and truly listen to your concerns, but everyone at Neuro Wellness Spa has truly gone above and beyond to make me feel welcome and heard. The doctors, technicians, and front desk staff have been a dream to work with, and I'm grateful everyday that I was able to find them. Everyone should be so lucky to have such a supportive care team!

I have been seeing Dr. Joseph Aguirre for over a year. For context, I had been on various…read moreantidepressants all my life that worked to varying degrees. When I first started seeing him, I was trying to ween off an especially difficult to ween off antidepressant. Joseph helped me with lowering the dosages and scheduling follow ups until I was finally able to get off them entirely. A few months later when my depression crept back and began to severely affect and disrupt my day to day life, I reached back out to Dr. Joseph. He prescribed me an antidepressant that had a profound effect on my wellbeing. I don't always have the best experience with doctors. I feel that sometimes doctors lose their empathy or prescribe medication all willy-nilly to treat a symptom rather than the whole. Throughout my time with Dr. Joseph, I felt that he took the time to listen to my concerns, and cared about improving my quality of life. He was incredibly knowledgeable in his craft and vigilant in finding the perfect dose. He took the time to explain the cons and benefits of different medicines and why he believed this one was the right one for me. I don't believe I would be here today if I hadn't received this quality of care from him and his staff. Neuro Wellness Spa in general has been an amazing company to work with. They were quick to get me started during the onboarding process so that I could see someone as soon as possible. They are kind, professional, and amazing at following up with appointment reminders and sending things out in a timely manner. Thank you to all the staff who have helped me out throughout the years.