Reviews of Psychological Counseling Services (Psychologist)

Mike Brown

Unfortunately, the absolute worst experience of my life. I went to 4 therapy sessions with Mark Bell before realizing the malpractice. I was having marriage problems due to my wife's undiagnosed mental illness (she is ok now, thanks). I was broken inside because she was experiencing mental torment and I was losing my marriage. I had nowhere else to go, and I trusted this man. He was nice, and he came recommended, so how bad could it be? Well, after the first session, Mark had me questioning my motives for every decision I was making. By the 3rd and 4th times I met with him, he had me questioning why would I give my wife pretty flowers. I told him because I liked to see her smile and it makes me feel good to see her happy. But instead of accepting that as healthy human behavior, Mark manipulated me into believing I was actually doing nice things for selfish reasons because I received pleasure from seeing other people smile. He also labeled me as "overly theatrical' and told me that I must feel a compulsive need to entertain people because I communicate with expressive emotions, hand gestures, and facial expressions. Yeah, it's the way I communicate, so F you. Mark's style of therapy was toxic. Instead allowing me to self-discover, he projected his opinions on me. And then he criticized attributes of my personality that he considered to be flaws. That is the WRONG way to counsel people. After 4 sessions, I never went back, and it took me several weeks to un-program my brain from the twisted game he played with it. I joined a group at my church to help me cope with my issues and trauma. It was the best decision I could have made at the time. Fast forward 3 years. My wife and I meet regularly with a faith-based Christian psychologist at Journey's Counseling Services. They are wonderful and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM. My wife was diagnosed with a rare form of rapid bipolar and PTSD that results in psychosis. With the help of caring therapists and doctors, we now have a stronger marriage than ever before. I have learned how to be a better husband through healthy self-discovery, and my wife is on her way to getting her Bachelors in Psychology and a masters in Expressive Art Therapy. She also started a blog called "Etched Tent" that shares her story and focuses on removing the stigma of mental illness. Bottom line, I recommend you stay far away from PCS. Don't blindly trust the first counselor you meet just because you feel vulnerable and need to talk with someone. That person could very well be sadistic without realizing it.

Chelsea Wallace

Fantastic therapists and doctors. Horrible front desk workers. I've had them answer and hang up on me, and make appointments on the wrong days. Love Dr. Wagman and Cristine Toel. They have helped me through the worst of times.

Timothy C

Great experience with therapist there. Not so much with the front desk staff. Have found some to be abrupt, confrontational and generally unhelpful. PCS needs to address this.

Mike Miller

I worked with Suzanne who was an amazing therapist. Through a few 3-hour sessions, she was able to literally change my life for the better. Thank you Suzanne & the PCS team! ☆☆☆☆☆ Therapists. ☆☆☆☆☆ Program ☆☆☆☆☆ Front Office Staff. I highly recommend!

H G

Amazing therapists. This place helped me so so much. Would recommend doing two weeks of intensive if you can afford it. Much easier to do the work when you are not so bound by time. Definitely do two weeks if you can. Some amazing staff include Suzanne, Aliza, Cathy, Elijah.... can’t recall all the names but their all so good at what they do. This isn’t for people in active addiction so don’t come here if you need rehab. Come after rehab when you are ready to do intensive work. My only complaint is that the psychiatrist is old and not sharp at all. So don’t rely on him to diagnose or prescribe anything brilliant.

Jeanine M-N

I wish I could give zero stars!!!! I have been in therapy for 22 yrs in 4 different states so I have a HUGE amount of experience with therapy practices. This is the worst place on my very long list. The office has one location but it is run like a cold, disorganized, corporate practice with a ridiculous amount of red tape. You cannot call or email the therapists individually. You have to do everything through the front desk and they have failed to pass on emails, calls, repeatedly. The one psychiatrist is 80 and very incompetent. If I have to deal with that cold, impersonable care, I want a practice that at least takes insurance. I just wasted over a month of my life with the Dr and 2 therapists, and I will never get the time and pain they caused back. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!!!!!!

Krystle Ann Gray

Shelly Reed (individual therapist) & Douglas Withrow (couples therapist) are both incredible!

Nicholas Vedros

This place changed my life. Completely.

Marissa Rhapsody

Did not take ANY insurance company.

Brian Cullinan

They will call the cops on you if you talk about suicide. I guess they can't admit when they are unqualified to help someone. Joke is on them, they aren't qualified to help anyone. The intensive program isn't worth the $7,000 it costs. They profit off other people's misery.