It looks like the negative 1-star review(s) here and elsewhere are for one specific therapist in…read morethis office. That brings down the rating for the other therapists there, which is a real shame. One of the therapists here, Debbie Jockin, is BY FAR the absolute best and most effective mental health counselor in the area. She is the *only* one I've found here who is trained to practice the CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) "modality" (method of treatment). That makes all the difference. Every other counselor our family members have seen over the years have just seemed like talking to a sympathetic friend. This made us feel better very short term, and which could continue for years with little permanent improvement. Almost none of the counselors never mentioned or advertised that they use any specific proven psychological methods / modalities. Wikipedia and other sites have good summaries of what CBT is. It's a specific method of retraining your brain to stop unpleasant negative thoughts and moods. It really worked, and fast. I was able to stop going after just 5 sessions. Also, with CBT, you can continue doing the CBT exercise yourself at home for free, using free apps and worksheets, and it helps you address new problems. With the usual talking therapy, you have to wait for an appointment and pay to go back in to be seen. Debbie is also very nice, supportive, flexible, and insightful. She does other types of therapy methods too. Her listings mentioned Christian Therapy. I was nervous that might mean she wouldn't be very compatible with some family members who are something other than Christian, but it never came up. Our various family members have seen literally dozens of counselors over the years. I think we've seen practically every counselor in the Fredericksburg area who gets good reviews and is accepting new patients.

I could not be happier with the services my daughter received at Behavioral Healthcare of…read moreFredericksburg. I had a real struggle trying to find counseling services for my 14 year old daughter. Debbie Jockin was recommended to me through a friend. She got my daughter in within a few weeks, where other places were quoting a several month wait. Debbie communicated with me, and my child at each visit. We discussed issues and goals, and I began to notice how the services were benefiting my child early in the treatment. Debbie not only uses conversation in the sessions but also utilizes helpful exercises to improve things such as active listening and maneuvering through moral dilemmas. Insurance/billing was communicated with the office manager Jen, who was always great, and got everything done in a timely manner. Overall, the experience with Behavioral Healthcare of Fredericksburg has been very positive, and I recommend this office to anyone with an adolescent who is in need of mental health services.

I have gone to one therapy appointment at this facility, and it managed to make all my problems…read moreworse in that one appointment. The care was bad, and the lady was inconsiderate. I spent half my appointment begging her not to take actions that would decrease my quality of life. This is not the first time I've sought therapy from this facility; it was awful the last time, too. A family member of mine was severely affected by this office's malpractice in its psychiatry unit as well. Your problems will get worse if you go here, i need therapy for the therapy.

takes a long time for services and no one gets back to you…read moreservice is bad office experience bad Need to improve how fast you can get service and doctors

I began with rough time; but with the help of Andrew, I quickly settled down into a calm that i had…read morenot experienced for a long time. He helped me remember that the built-up anger inside me could be replaced by remembering how great the please and fun was of the experiences I had and I should remember that and be happy they are part of my history, not angry over their ending. Andrew helped me look inside me and build back the strength that I have always had. I cannot praise the gratitude I fell toward Andrew and his staff for how they helped me get over my anger. Dr. Russell Carter, former college professor.

regret having to come to this practice. The counselor was ok, only listened to me. I could done…read morethat with friends but I really wanted to give it try. As for the office manager was unprofessional and rude. For a year and half I was going there and they forgot to charge me for the copay ($10) twice when my information was in the system. This lady kept calling weekly about the payment or I will be placed in collections. I'm not of one to give financial information over the phone, in which I told her "next time I come I will take of it" she replied "No you need to pay now" My insurance Anthem by the way, paid 15x that amount every visit and she is after me for $20? I wanted to speak to her supervisor but she said I'm the supervisor. That was that. I Do not recommend this place thanks to the financial lady that was rude about $20.

Dr. Mitch and I will a long relationship, I surely hope. This doctor is the realest…read more He mainly works with you adults. I'm 63 but I feel stuck in my teens and need a gentle hand to help me through them. There's not anything more perfect than his heart. ~pennie

Dr. Sojack is an amazing doctor. He loves these kids and truly cares about them and their success…read morein life. He takes time with them, gets to know them gives you tips and is so personable. I recommend him immensely! I couldn't have found a better doctor! So worth the visit and our time!

They were really nice and the office was pleasant. However, I had to get a few second opinions…read morebased off of what their result to my ADHD testing was. First, like many, I had to wait 2 months for testing. This I think is relatively normal in the area, I called several offices trying to get in sooner but couldn't. However, after the testing, I was basically told my intelligence scores were too high to have ADHD. This seems...a bit ludicrous. As an adult I've spent years making up for symptoms and trying to find ways to test better. I also have a family history of ADHD and have learned tips from family members. They said my personally reported symptoms sounded like ADHD but my test scores were above average so I should work on concentration. Concentration. Thanks, I've been trying to do that for years. Went to two other offices and was diagnosed with ADHD by both, so I'm taking their opinions. Maybe since ADHD/Adderall is overdiagnosed/prescribed they're unwilling to diagnose people who can cope with their symptoms? Not sure. I can tell you now being medicated, I've never felt so peaceful or able to focus, it's been life changing. If something feels off, get a second opinion.

I've seen a few therapists over the past 15 years. I highly recommend this practice, mainly for the…read moresimple fact that there are quite a few therapists to select from and they all have varying areas of expertise or styles based on clients' needs. I began seeing a therapist, but it was clear that we were not a good "fit". I easily switched to a different counselor, and I'm very happy. Everyone from the counselors to the receptionists have always been kind and professional. They even send appointment reminders via text. Sometimes it's the "little things" that count. I have recommended this practice to a few friends who are in search of support. I'll continue to do so. Having good mental health support options is so very important, and this practice provides that.

I've tried different therapists over the year. I finally found Kandi and can't say enough good…read morethings about her. She listens and helps me understand where my emotions are coming from. She has helped me step outside my comfort bubble to enjoy life. I always feel like I can conquer the world after leaving a session with her. Highly recommend Kandi Rodgers

After 27 years of very mostly good marriage my husband and I began to realize that our methods of…read morecommunication were not working for us. He's passive aggressive and I can be, well ... aggressive. The impetus for us seeking counseling was my husband breaking my trust - and I was very hurt. I made a joint counseling session but my husband had a work conflict so he couldn't attend, so I went myself. The appointment with Nadine was very bizarre. I was upset and wanted to talk -- but apparently she did too because she talked at me the majority of the appointment (about her own husband, her daughter, her own health issues, cost of therapy, another patient she treated who was dying/died of cancer). She basically convinced me that my husband was a fast talking salesman who was probably having an affair. She said she wanted to meet him individually to give him a chance to "shmooz" her. I told her he is a great guy and she would like him but she had made up her mind. She developed a ton of hypotheticals that she thought were going on in our marriage -- most of which were totally NOT on point; but that's not a surprise since she didn't really give me a chance to talk and in fact stopped me several times. I told her that I don't want to be the type of wife that has to check my husbands social media accounts and she told me that I have an "absolute responsibility" to check them. Not the point, I want to develop trust, not be a detective in my own marriage. At the end of the 45 minute session she said, "Was that helpful?" I told her yes, but honestly I was totally confused and upset when I left. My husband then had his individual session. She met with him for an hour and 15 minutes (according to him) and asked him about his entire childhood. She asked him what he liked and didn't like about me. She asked him what we like to do together (she didn't ask me any of those questions) and when he mentioned that he likes "Jam bands" and I don't, she said to him, "Well maybe she should like your music." I was floored by that comment. We listen to a lot of music that we both like and I think it's crazy to think that two people would always love the same thing. I respect his love of jam bands, and he respects my love of show tunes -- which I don't expect him to listen to. Anyhow, he felt listened to during his session so I had high hopes that I would feel the same way after my second session with her. So, my second session started with what felt like an immediate attack. She started by TELLING my that my approach with talking to my husband is bad and that if I want him to talk to me I need to change my approach. I told her I want to learn to respond so that he CAN be honest and she said, "can you handle that? Be careful for what you ask for." I acknowledge that I need to work on this, but it would be helpful to be listened to and validated BEFORE what felt like victim shaming. At one point I told her that in the midst of our troubles he left me in a parking lot for 45 minutes while he went into a bar with a woman I don't trust. She said to me, "Well why didn't you go? It was 3 to 2, majority rules." She then said, "You should have put your arm around him, gone into the bar and danced with him like you were the lie of the party. You need to claim your man." WHAT??? I was floored by her antiquated views on marriage. My husband will tell you that I VERY FREQUENTLY go with him to places I don't want to go because I want to make him happy and for Nadine to suggest that I should just suck it up was completely offensive. She then went on to tell me that since my husband grew up in foster care he probably didn't want children. I told her that he is a great father and was the one who wanted kids. She said, "He probably just told you that." Okay, our kids are 26 and 32 so isn't that water under the bridge. Ugh. She ended our session by saying, "Your husband is going to like me a lot more than you are through this process" and that her style is to "hit you with a 2x4." I guess I don't feel like being beat up at this particular moment. Anyhow, I left her office in tears and I can't tell you how frustrated I was at her method of guessing what our problems are (and mostly incorrectly) without taking the time to hear the full story. She had clearly taken a side after 1 conversation with my husband and determined that I was the problem. Shouldn't a therapist know that BOTH people in a marriage bear blame when things break down? Anyhow, I don't often leave reviews because everyone's opinions about services are different, I felt compelled to share my experience in hopes of sparing someone else the trauma of a horrible experience with a therapist who would rather hear herself talk than listen.

We have been working with Marwa since October of 2024. She is amazing and compassionate with our…read moreson (6), who has ADHD and is speech delayed. Her level of knowledge, understanding, and adaptability is beyond measure. Our son sees her once per week, but she is always checking in, and always attentive when I bring up things his teacher or doctor thinks he could use work on. She has met with my older children (7 and 9) as well, and they just love talking with her. She has helped my husband and I as well, on how to provide positive reinforcement, while still getting our son to do what he needs to do. I can only speak for children at this point, but if you have a child that would benefit from behavioral or talk therapy, she is a must see!

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