I love this place! After visiting many therapist I finally found a good one at the women's center…read more I would highly recommend this place if your seeking help. The one and ONLY complaint I have is the billing department. I have had a few sessions and I am not quite sure when I will receive my first bill.

The can help you navigate a difficult situation. I highly recommend them to women for classes in…read morein need of help and other aspects in the areas of their lives.

This review is for Dr. Giunta-Walker, the naturopathic physician. I've had severe asthma for the…read morelast several years necessitating use of high dosages of oral steroids a known source of serious side effects. None of the many physician specialists I've seen have had any recommendations that could get me off of steroids. Her intake was very thorough and her recommendations were very well presented and documented. However, Dr. Giunta's recommended mix of diet changes, breathing exercises, herbs and vitamins have worked wonders. I can get enough air for strenuous exercise and I can avoid steroids The natuuropathic approach to systemic diagnosis and diet/lifestyle changes that don't have toxic side effects seems to have done what conventional medicine has not. When I told Dr. Giunta/Walker that she was my last hope, she nodded, saying that most people did not pursue naturopathic medicine until traditional medicine had no more optionsto help them. Next time, I'm going to Dr. Giunta=Walker first.

Bait and switch. I called and they confirmed that they…read moreaccepted my insurance Tricare Prime. We started services and 5 sessions in I'm getting charged on my credit card. I call and they say oops actually tjey were a point of service provider so you have a copay. I told them this is not what I was told when I started and they said I was caught in a transition phase. But they refused to refund and told me to call my PCM for an out of network referral and have them back date it. Fraud.

I am so thankful that Dr. Douglass came into my life. I had always thought I had everything…read morefigured out, but when life didn't go according to plan, I sort of lost sight of who I was and became very depressed. My marriage was suffering as well. Dr. Douglass helped me rediscover the strong, confident, and happy person that I lost along the way, and I can't thank him enough. His extensive knowledge and advice on relationships is priceless. Even with only me seeing him, my husband and I were able to follow his advice and navigate our way out of the angry, frustrating state we had gotten ourselves into. Dr. Douglass is not your average therapist. His approach is unlike any that I have previously encountered in my limited experiences with other therapists. He doesn't waste time glossing around the issues. He gets right to the point with absolutely no judgement, and this makes him incredibly effective. His is funny, caring, direct, knowledgeable, and just plain badass at what he does, and I am so glad I discovered him! P.S. His little dog Romeo often hangs out in the office during sessions and he is ADORABLE. I truly feel that Romeo has been part of our healing process - the joy you feel when he greets you is priceless!

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I attended sessions with Jenna for about 4 years during a really tough time in my life and we…read moreclicked automatically. I wanted someone who would be upfront with me, challenge me to be better and to really care. She did that for me. Whenever I thought I was good to move on she was understanding. Very great in what she does and i am very grateful for her!

I decided to get a therapist for my daughter who has been dealing with a lot. Ms. Duffy was…read morerecommended, and I liked what I read when I researched her, so I reached out to schedule an appointment. In the beginning, we were going every week, but my daughter was not engaging, so Ms. Duffy recommended to change it to once a month so my daughter would not hate therapy when she got older. It made sense because therapy doesn't work unless the person seeking therapy is open and willing to accept the help. We went once a month until Ms. Duffy said every two months. I thought that was a gap but agreed. In March, Ms. Duffy emails me to ask what time we had decided to meet. I am someone who lives by my calendar. I gave her the time that she had told us, and she responded thanks. A lot has been going on, so I was happy that my daughter was going to her therapy session. A couple of weeks prior, I had sent Ms. Duffy an email with updates and some recommendations. She did respond, and not once mentioned anything wrong with the upcoming therapy session. The day comes, and I found it weird how many people were in the waiting room. Well, seems Ms. Duffy had double booked us. On top of that, she nonchalantly (this is a nice way of saying that she had this "I don't give a damn" attitude) says that I canceled the appointment. I said that never occurred. She responds, "Well I don't have you all down anymore." Everywhere I have called has a 3-6 month waiting list, so this was something that was really needed. My daughter was disappointed, and I was trying to keep my calm. A therapist behaving this way. I wrote her this email, and I hope that she never does this to anyone again: It seems you took it upon yourself to cancel the appointment or you made a mistake with scheduling. You emailed me in March to ask what date and time we were meeting, and I responded. What is frustrating is the nonchalant attitude you had about the mishap. You have a more important job than I do being that you are dealing with human lives. I deal with computers that are not as important and if I would have done what you did with a client, I would have been fired. More and more I am losing faith in therapists, and you just added to that. I really hope that next time, when you make a scheduling mistake, you do not assume, and make sure to follow up instead of just deciding upon yourself to cancel a therapy appointment that is needed We really were looking forward to the session. Here is an article that might help you: http://drkkolmes.com/2009/08/10/when-therapists-make-mistakes/

My daughter participated in Embark's Intensive Out patient Program (IOP) for 16 weeks. She…read moreentered with SI and anxiety disorder. The program was extremely helpful to her. Embark staff were welcoming and responsive to her needs. While she started with a therapist she did not connect with, Embark listened to her and us and quickly changed therapists. Her new therapist, Donovan, was a much better fit and was able to talk to her in a way she heard and acted upon. She left the program with new tools that are enabling her to better manage the stresses in her life. The biggest down side of the program was that our insurance did not cover much of the treatment and it is expensive.

I highly advise against this location. The culture here is one of forcing the staff's ideas and…read morenarratives onto the children and parents. The team treats parents with disdain - they act like they are above everyone. It's as if you (the parents) are there to serve them and not vice versa. There is no consideration of working parents - you will be at their office when they tell you - and when you do show up for scheduled therapy appointments, it's not uncommon to wait 15-20 minutes for the therapist-- again reinforcing the idea that, you and your time is of lessor importance than the staff. At no time did it feel like a team environment (staff + parents working together) - rather, it was the staff speaking at the parents - with a heavy bias to keep the child in the program as long as possible. As I recall, the program operates on a four-week cycle. So, if you are there on week 5, you get to do the same things you did in week one. My child became agitated with the repetition - wanting to cover topics they hadn't already made significant progress on. This became another point of contention with the therapist, who only seemed focused on keeping my child as long as insurance allowed. The doctor they have on staff is based out of New York and spends a (virtual) whole 5 - 15 minutes with the child, all the meanwhile prescribing medications rapid fire. In the end, it got so ridiculous that the therapist told my child that if she left the program early, she wouldn't get a graduation party. It was almost like they were playing a game of chicken with us. My child saw it for what it was and decided not to return. In summary, I highly recommend against this Embark location.

Dr. Goldberg & Associates is easily one of the most accommodating and professional practices in…read moreVirginia. I've never experienced a mental health practice set up quite like this one with such an apt business ideal while also not losing sight of still being compassionate and caring towards their patients, staff, and providers alike. Speaking of the providers, the wide array of them is astonishing. They have people that speak all different kinds of languages and are in all walks of life so that it would be almost impossible for a patient to not connect with at least one of the given providers. The people that work the front desks are always ready to help and with a smile on their face as they do so. I could go on and on about the pros of going here to receive treatment for everything from stress at work to the most niche mental illnesses you can think of, but I'll just leave you with one last thing: If you're looking for a peaceful place to heal and grow in a sympathetic environment, this is the place for you.

I was able to get a timely appointment w Christin. She is great. I wanted to try EMDR so she…read morereferred me to another therapist. Just realize care is out of pocket but practice provides super bills to submit to insurance.

They provided a very thorough ADHD assessment of a family member with lots of helpful information,…read morerecommendations, and referrals.

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I was Promised a trajectory leading up to termination of therapy that included the last twp…read moresessions dedicated specifically to closure of therapy. Instead , knowing I have serious abandonment issues and without warning she discontinued therapy; cutting off all contact. I did not want to end therapy and her unilateral made without explanation and for no apparent reason left me emotionally and psychologically devastated. I struggle with CPTSD to this day, augmented by severe anxiety and depression. I made several attempts to contact Ms. Boomer , with no response.

From the owner: Are you feeling stressed and edgy? That life isn't what you imagined? I can help you discover the…read moreobstacles and create the life you want. No matter what is going on, I will help you discover the changes you can make to make life and relationships more fulfilling. You can get relief from anxiety, depression and even trauma.

The services are biofeedback, aka, neurofeedback. There are a variety of things this is supposed…read moreto help. I went for serious migraines. But, Tamera will not try very hard to meet your needs. It is her way or the highway. She will not accept criticism. She will not work with you if you have an issue with her. Also, She tends to spout out unwarranted advice, question doctors you are seeing, and basically send you home falling to pieces. But, upon learning of this, she will claim it was your fault and she will kick you out of her practice. Furthermore: I'm not sure she was really doing very much for me anyway: she sat and played on her cell phone during all of our sessions. I had 7 sessions and she abandoned me in intense pain.

Lifeworks Consulting has changed my life! I went for the neurofeedback, but received so much more…read morethan expected...the benefit of the whole Tamera experience. She is highly knowledgeable as a neurofeedback specialist, and takes into consideration every aspect of her clients' needs. Tamera was on time and on spot, and I always felt comfortable and calm in her tidy-but-interesting office. She helped me understand where I was when I started, kept me informed as I progressed, always listened to what I had to say, and helped me retrain my brain in ways that have improved everything from how I sleep to how I relate to others to how I experience a dental filling. I highly recommend Tamera as a neurofeedback practitioner. I truly cannot imagine anyone better!

Caring, considerate, professional and a good listener, Dr. Popp maintains an open mind when…read moreaddressing medical issues. She encourages maintaining excellent health and well being vs. pill popping. Happy to have found her, my new and excellent PCP. Her office offers flexible scheduling which is helpful.

A Truly Exceptional Physician.... I've been a patient of Dr. Popp for over 20 years, and I can…read morehonestly say I trust her with my life - because she literally saved it. In 2014, she detected several cancerous nodules on my thyroid that I had no idea were there. Thanks to her thoroughness and quick action, I was able to begin treatment right away. I'll forever be grateful to her for that. Dr. Popp is not only highly skilled in internal medicine, but she's also incredibly personable and compassionate. She truly listens to her patients, explains conditions clearly, and always makes you feel heard and cared for. The professional environment of her office also reflects her commitment to excellent patient care. If you're looking for a doctor who is knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely invested in your well - being, I cannot recommend Dr.Popp highly enough! She is, without a doubt, the best doctor I've ever had- and I mean that wholeheartedly.