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This is a great university! The psychology undergrad program prepared me for success in my current counseling psychology master’s program quite well. The faculty are fantastic and the campus is gorgeous. I appreciated Spanish tutoring with Dr. Escamilla provided by the school as well as numerous career development, grad school application, recreational, and internship placement opportunities! I only wish it was a bit more affordable as even with scholarships it’s quite pricey. But, I am glad they pay their faculty, and I do think they spend the money well on resources that directly positively impact students. They have a career resource center that’ll help alumni with resumes, searching for jobs and more! The gym and yoga studio are great. One of my psychology professors had us meditate as part of class and we did things like go outside to paint together and go to yoga! It was a positive psych class so it fit. This isn’t to say the university was easy or without academic rigor because it was challenging and involved plenty of difficult academic work including research! I do feel it was social justice oriented as I appreciated the Mexican American cultural class in Spanish I took told from an indigenous professor and perspective, though to be even more socially just, reduce the price of tuition! I enjoyed that I knew at least half of the faculty and they knew me and remembered me and would say hi years after I took their class; so much better than just being a number in a big lecture hall! It may not have the rankings or prestige of some larger universities and how can it being so small, but the quality of education and experience is high. Only 1 student was mean to me 1 time my entire undergrad career. Really recommended! I would not have been prepared for my current grad program without SEU…don’t think I would have even gotten in otherwise because I was taught at SEU how to write an ideal essay, APA publication format, interview and interpersonal skills, and was able to achieve high grades because the learning experience is so high; I got my disabilities accommodated for instance. Literally the only reason I cannot give 5 stars is the exorbitant cost that limits many people so they can’t attend or will have a lot of debt. Otherwise, fantastic!Alysia Duemler

I completely agree with a post below about how much I loved this school, yet upon graduation I felt lost and unprepared for the “real world”. I think the staff and curriculum is amazing, I wouldn’t choose differently, but St Eds was like a dream state of mind. That being said , I have obtained a different bachelors degree since graduation and changed my field of study. More real world practicality from the programs perhaps would help prepare future graduates to succeed ! Thank you st Ed’s for an amazing undergrad experience nonetheless, that I will cherish forever. So many people, myself included, met their current spouse/partners here 🙂Madison Freeman

I wanted to make a shitpost review but I can't think of anything funny and I also honestly really like St Eds. It's a good school. If you're ambitious, passionate, and hard working, the teachers will do everything in their power to help you succeed, even if you have mental illness or other problems most people might look down on you for. I really think I'm going to have a good shot at grad school with the support I've gotten at St. Eds and that's not something I'd be able to say about many other schools.Christina

I had an excellent undergraduate educational experience at Immaculata University and I would highly recommend it. In the professional world, I have run into alumni from Immaculata and I'm finding it no coincidence that these individuals are talented, intellectual, and ethical (perhaps the biggest differentiator). Immaculata University offers a personalized education with a professional staff that is close to their students. It was very clear to me that the staff genuinely care about the current and future success of the student body. They've continued to invest in the beautiful and serene campus as well, which is ideally located. I would HIGHLY recommend you visit when the opportunity comes.S P

This beautiful private campus is set in the picturesque countryside of Malvern, Pennsylvania along King Road. Once an all girl school, Immaculata will forever hold bragging rights to the first ever women's collegiate basketball champions, The Might Macs! They accepted their first male students as a co-ed university in 2005. In 2014 they added fully furnished apartment style dorms that boast 5 bedrooms and a full kitchen.Sheil Caldwell

Spending almost 4 years at Immaculata University has been a great experience. This college sits by itself on King Road which makes it nice for no distractions. Immaculata is fortunately right near Exton and King of Prussia Mall, so it is easy to get away when needed. I would recommend this school to anyone whom enjoys a small and friendly environment.Mercedes Bauman

Great school for engineering and decent for nursing. Business school will depend on your work and the professors you choose(from 1-4 ⭐️). The support sucks. Try calling financial aid or student accounts and you know how living in purgatory feels like. One hour of waiting on the line is typical and if you wanna use the outdated mymav website to get help without calling them, good luck 😉 The number in the picture below belongs to student accounts department who will drop you from all your classes when u owe money so you need speed dealing with them. I suggest you’ll go there physically even if you’re infected with Covid19 as you have a better chance of reaching them in person. And the pictures following the call are from when i went to student accounts in person and the line for service goes into a second building. Meanwhile only one or two of their 6 booths are open for service….Daniel P

If I could give this university a zero star, I would do it. As an international student, I have millions of terrible experiences with this university. The graduate school and the international students office have been really really rude. They will try to frustrate you using any way they could. Also, the insurance requirement for international students have been so unfair. They will charge you lots lots of money for the insurance for the summer time even though you are not enrolled in any classes during the summer. Also, the staff working in the graduate school have been so rude and know very little. Some of the graduate and undergraduate classes have been so meaningless and do not worth the money.yaqing cao

Atm a lot of construction is going around the university. Either adding new school building, dinning areas, or apartments around the school. The gym is great, great gym equipment, indoor track, and classes that you can sign up for if you do not like working out alone. Building are easy to locate but if you have trouble finding them people will be nice to direct to the correct locations. School spirit is shown once in a while via the fountains (blue water) Very diverse univeristy. People from all over the U.S. and other countries.Jenni Jenni

Baylor is an amazing school. For a few reviews before me we are not all "rich kids wanting to blow daddy's money" or "rude". I personally have a bad background that would not match the first statement. I am not rich. I am blessed to be in this university thanks to scholarships and my hard working mother. Baylor itself is a blessing. Its a rigorous school BUT very well worth it. I love being part of the Baylor community. Its a beautiful campus filled with loving people. Its not "perfect" because nothing is. There will be a few issues like yes there are some kids who don't care and my be rude or blow things off but really if you are a part of it you will see the majority of the campus and the people here are more than amazing and loving. Please get to know something or somewhere before downgrading it. Baylor University is awesome. Sic 'Em Bears ! <3Anita Ruth

This is a fantastic university for the liberal arts. I have talked to people from other universities and to those that have come to visit me at college, and all of them see a difference in the student body. There is just a different atmosphere. All the people are kind and welcoming and always willing to help in times of need. The professors are nationally ranked and are not only outstanding in their fields of study, but wonderful people as well. Even if you're not looking to go to college, its a beautiful campus to just walk around in. It's almost like a park in some ways. Just give it a visit and I promise you'll be hooked! Sic 'em Bears!Christian Brandon

I loved my time as I attended Baylor for undergrad, and grad school (2008-2015). The campus has changed so much since i first step foot in 2008 (all for the better). Baylor (and Waco) is in a resurgence/growth period. Its an awesome time for Baylor and Waco. I loved my time there even though I'm not religious (agnostic/theist). Great people (students and especially faculty), and community. There was a reason why I came back to get my masters at Baylor. They helped me get through some rough times, and i am better for it now. Not sure i could say the same if i had gone somewhere else.Kevin Rushin

If I could put no stars I would. I have spent the last 3 years trying to get things done at this college. My son was taking courses and we were okay until the last year of his degree. He had one course that was a on-line course required for graduation. It is only offered once a year. He signed up for it and it didn't make. He had to call to find out about the course not making. They did not notify him. This was a required course for graduation that is only offered once a year and they didn't have it! This was the only course he needed to graduate! We had to write to the President of the College and while he offered apologies..the course did not come up again until the following year. We had to write again to get the course offered. After completing the course, we waited for a diploma. No diploma. We didn't apply for it in time. Apparently you have to apply in February for spring graduation. Applied for summer graduation. this is now November and we have not received the diploma. We kept calling to find out why and were constantly reassured that it was mis-delivered and we would get it. Today, he drove the 2 hour trip to Victoria and found that they had placed a hold on the diploma because of a fee they had never told him about. Even after the phone calls about not receiving the diploma…NO ONE checked to see why it had not been issued. No idea now when the diploma will come. But it has taken 2 years to get one on line course and almost 6 months to find out why his diploma has not arrived. Do yourself a favor and NEVER ATTEND THIS SCHOOL.Elsie Mae

**This is from my online experience NOT in person** Overall my experience here wasn't the best, but it wasn't as horrible as I had experienced with the previous university. For the MOST PART the professors I had were good, but they were either good professors or they were HORRIBLE, there was no in between. The reason I'm giving this three stars is because I'm having to drop out because I don't have 2 accounting classes, which means I have to be a transient at a different college for 1-2 semesters and pay out of pocket (which I can't do) all because of TWO classes. The reason is because they don't offer lower level classes here at all, but especially online where it's even more limited. I work full time so I can't attend school in person. But when I entered the Human Resources Management (HRM) program I was told that it was available fully online and that I would be able to complete the degree with all the classes I already had. This was a lie, which I find out when I only have 2 semesters left before I graduate. Now, I'm having to drop with only 2 semesters (nearly one year) left all because I was lied to about the program at the beginning before I applied. Everyone here (meaning financial aid, admin. people, etc.) were very nice, but they lied just to get me into the school. Overall, don't attend here unless you have every last one of your lower level classes completed or you'll end up like me over 2 accounting classes that you can't complete. Very frustrating.Rebecca Ethridge

I used to love this school. I decided to get my BBA from here and after doing so in 2018 I decided to go back for my MBA. Today would have been graduation day. It’s sad that this school did NOTHING to support the graduates of 2020. I understand COVID and how dangerous it is. However, there should have been an accommodation of some sort to show the graduates of 2020 your appreciation. Whether it had been a slide show on the school website, or a virtual graduation showing the graduates photos on television. It’s a shame after all the hard work that we’ve done, no one cares. They feel that it is okay to send us programs AFTER graduation day. I definitely will not recommend this school to anyone I know, just for the simple fact that I myself have to show my friends and family my accomplishment since the school failed to make us feel appreciated!!edricka burns

I AM NOT A STUDENT. IM A TOURIST I toured this beautiful school yesterday. It was absolutely beautiful. To walk around seeing so much scripture. So many things to inspire young minds and hearts to Christ. I did not get a chance to walk around the entire campus but the places I did see were amazing. My tour guide was Robert Vann. He knew a lot of history and important things about the school. He probably knew the mission statement if I asked him. He took us into the Chapel and had so many great things to say about it. He also said, the school was a safe place for Christians. The professors and staff, knew Jesus. Frfr. They encourage a relationship with Christ. He has never been around so many different ethnicities fully in worship together. It reminded him of Heaven. He saw that we are all the same. The school opened the eyes of his heart to so many different beautiful things about ALL of the people of God. I’m not gone lie, I don’t wanna say that I would ever move back to Virginia. And I do not like school. However, after seeing the school, and hearing the Words of Mr. Vann, it makes me want to consider attending Regent. Makes me actually want to consider experiencing it all myself.Tiray Randle

I could not have chosen a better university to finish my education as well continue with. My professors are very understanding and compassionate because we need that today in the world we live in. Even if you aren't a Christian the respect and just humbleness of all my professors and even peers has been extremely outstanding . I am speechless. My professors pray for me and at times that's what I needed the most. The School work had true meaning and purpose. You aren't just going to school just to go to school. All of it has meaning. I am excited to Start my PhD program and finish proudly as a regent Graduate. Trust me I did my undergrad at a major university and I was just a number and did not feel like I got as much out of as much I got out my masters. Also it's affordable!!! It's an all around win for me Love you regent universitybianca blanc

First, let me say I'm so glad I choose Regent University to study. The Professors, staff, and administration made you feel welcome. My past two years there are ones I'll cherish. The biblical principles and education I received have equipped me to go out and change the world. The Professors care about your well-being just as much as your academic development. Although the classes were online. We engaged in numerous zoom sessions and kept a level of closeness. I highly recommend Regent University to anyone seeking quality higher education. I am proud to be an alumnus of a university that takes a total interest in growing, equipping, and developing the skills of those who will Lead the world. I am a World Leader! Masters of Art Organizational Leadership 2022Phyllis

I took classes after having graduated from a different university years ago. The administration here – specifically, admissions and Student Business Services – is horrible to work with. Rude, don't answer their phones, poor automated phone system, basically take your money and make you live with the poor customer service they provide because once you're enrolled, you don't have a choice, right? Additionally, I took a class from the worst professor I have ever had. His name I unfortunately can't recall. He patronized students who weren't well-versed in calculus and was rude in general. His teaching method consisted entirely of projecting pages of the book on the board and copying the sample problems. I couldn't believe it. He did not answer and student questions and did not seem to care about his students or his own abilities as a professor. I actually stopped attending the course, wasting a thousand dollars, because I couldn't sit through another class. This is coming from a person who LOVES school and has been a teacher for four years.Alexandra C.

I really like this school! People overall are friendly, and very helpful. I ll miss it here. And living on campus wasn't bad either I had a great dorm experience. Im graduating soon and I feel confident I will find a job through my hard work. Work very hard. Yes it's fun. But don't slip up your freshman year. Your gpa will be hard to get back up even when you make good grades. You got to make great grades. Don't party too hard. Education is something that should be taken seriously! But don't give up. One thing I would suggest is not being an undecided major. I regret that. Find something you're passionate about or something you like the most or feel is most beneficial to you and pick that as your major. I usually liked my professors and I would go here again!Khadeidra Richardson

In summary: Overcrowded, nearly over-priced, but with under-funded departments. Not handicapped friendly or even fat person friendly (they haven't upgraded half the lecture halls so if you're not stick thin be prepared to sit uncomfortably in a tight chair surrounded by hundreds of other people). Near non-existent diversity. Do not transfer here, you will receive no assistance. If this is all you can afford and if you manage to find a place to live near enough to campus then this school is OKAY. Otherwise, I would say look elsewhere for better upgraded facilities and friendlier student population.Marisa Pickett

It’s unfortunate that I have to write this review but I am in hopes of MCPHS revising their admissions process for the Physician Assistant Program. I know that I was not the only student this year that was invited to interview and then closed out of an interview spot and placed on a waiting list. When I contacted MCPHS they told me that I may not get to interview after all as they had accidentally invited too many people to interview and did not have the resources to open up more interview dates even though acceptances are not on a rolling basis. How does a top tier medical university not have the resources to interview all the students they invited? By choosing to interview solely the people that happened to secure spots first, not only are they limiting the potential of their incoming class and proving that they only care about filling the spots for monetary reasons, but they are limiting the future of numerous successful students who worked hard to get an interview invitation. When I asked Jordan Hunt (admissions counselor) to make sense of this she was unable to provide a competent answer besides that the university messed up and the incoming students are the ones facing the repercussions. I’m not writing this for myself, but for the other students who were too timid to speak up or who had chosen this school as their top choice and then got screwed. I truly feel bad for some of the other incoming students who do not have other options and were relying on MCPHS. I am very disappointed. MCPHS either needs to change their interviewing process to rolling acceptances (interviewing the top tier students first and then going down the line) or they need to use this model but be willing to open up more dates in case of overflow. Side note: They informed me that students on the waiting list could be notified up to a day before an interview that a spot had opened up. Do they not take into consideration that everyone doesn’t live near Boston or works full-time? Extremely dissatisfied with this supposedly “top tier” medical college.Maddy Frank

Hey guys, good for all the students giving great remarks. I don't know if the school has paid you. I must say i was in the nursing program , ( the set that started 2005) the teachers were very bad. Everything was very difficult, out of 50 students that got into the nursing program only 15 students or even less that graduated from the program. Judy Murphy was very racist, no room for improvement. It was a very bad school. I will recommend another school any day any time as matter off fact the school needs to refund money back to students that paid for tuition. All they care about is your money and not the students. It was a very traumatic experience. It was one of the worst decision i have ever made in life to attend that college. I Owe up to 100,000 in debt with no nursing degree to show for. I thank the Almighty God i got my degree from another school with no stress or frustration. Guys open your eyes and look for another school. I wish you all luck in your careers endeavors.louisa ngige

I just finished my second-year in PharmD program in MCPHS. I’m gonna transfer to Worcester to study the accelerated program. I have had great time in MCPHS so far. All professors are very nice and friendly. I haven’t met any professor who’s not willing to help student wholeheartedly. They always have office hours to answer students’ inquiries and to clarify the lecture in case the students don’t understand. There are absolutely no discrimination in MCPHS. It’s all about respect. Every MCP student is very welcoming so we have a very close-knit community in MCP. The program is well-designed and bearable. Sometime I feel overwhelmed but it’s not impossible to pass as many people say. You just need to put time and effort and you’ll be fine. In short, MCPHS is a great university for those who seriously pursuit a professional career in pharmacy and health sciences.Bill Nguyen

Education major. I enjoyed my classes and the instructors. I overpaid for what is really a worthless degree because school districts do not want experienced teachers. The issue is experienced teachers have higher salaries compared to new teachers. So while the university can claim a certain job placement rate, the situation changes after a few years on the job. Considering all the money education students have paid Loyola University Maryland, I have never heard about Loyola lobbying for better working conditions for teachers. That's crummy. Every entity wants to take, take, take from education majors but never give back to help our community. I had to pay for my own teaching internship. I thought that was normal at the time, but it's not. Other majors get paid to intern. Do not waste your money on an education degree. Enter teaching via Teach for America or Urban Educators instead. Or better yet, avoid the profession. Please check into the turnover rate.Share D

From the perspective of an African American student, I want to warn potential minorities. I did not experience a really good first year at this school. The professors are not as great as they have told you. At least for the freshman year. A couple of the professors I had, never returned papers and won't send emails. Many times they would change the syllabus and give you last minute assignments. I struggled a lot even with all the extra time I spent on all the classes and getting tutored. This disappointment I encountered has occurred to other freshman students as well. Don't be fooled by the lovely campus now. That's what drew me at first. Not only am I transferring, but soooo many others are also. Be far warned and save some money also. Side note, many Class of 2020 freshman have experienced some unpleasant people. Overall, know what you are getting yourself into. I can guarantee that you will struggle.Jessica Faulkner

My son is graduating this May and we were extremely pleased with the college. The campus is like a park! My son put a great deal into the College and got back what he put in, a great education, great experiences, a great professional network and great friends. The private school setting adds the lifetime camaraderie. It's small enough that you can actually get to know your professors, yet big enough for professional opportunities. Being in Baltimore and so close to DC, you cannot lose for internships and jobs. Good luck to all! It was a great fit for our freshly minted college grad, best wishes to those just beginning their ventures. FYI – you will get out of any college what you put into it.Judi Bassini

buses and parking are nightmares here. No parking or you will have to pay everytime you park including weekend whereas other schools often free. Buses always late and full. The school not even tried to get more buses. Also, there is 40mins wait between 2 buses. Finally, unequal opportunity for on cambus job or help. We came to many departments and asked for help but they rarely tried to solve but kept saying we could not do anything. And we came back multiple time and the other did help us out. So what is the point of saying we cannot do anything when another people in the department can? unequal training? Also, if you are looking for a job here, good luck!duc nguyen

I enjoyed my time at UNT, made some great friends, and I have good memories. However, this University is not longer a place of higher education but a political activist training ground. I never thought that I’d see the day that The First Amendment would not be honored at UNT, but that is what has happened. And to think I have a degree in Criminal Justice from there is similar to being trained as an EMT by Dr. Kevorkian. Awful….it’s too bad that I will not be able to hire any students (or UNTs “product”) from here as it’s just too risky. Same with giving to the Development office.Where's Waldo?

The Grad program is a joke. I've never met more people incompetent of doing their job. The undergrad school should conduct training with the grad school to get them up to par. Because they dropped the ball, I now get stuck with their issues. Also the elderly lady working in billing should take a phone etiquette class. We are in 2022. There shouldn't be this many issues consistently happening. Yet, the undergrad side was on top of every single aspect. How does one half do the absolute best, and the other completely flop.Ashlee Cacciatore

It's a beautiful campus. Especially during the fall and winter. Just be careful when parking. I was not familiar with the campus. My family and I stopped by to say we seen Duke University. Google took us to 2 parking lots that were gated. So we parked near the gift shop to ask for directions. When we came back to our car we had a ticket on the windowWes Brown

Lovely campus, with almost 9000 acres! Huge trees and grand lawns frame Gothic architecture which themselves house state-of-the-art labs and lecture halls. Duke's research grants are famous for being generous, even for undergraduate students. Keep in mind, though, that the admissions rate is very very low, so you probably won't get in.Ameya Majmudar

My DREAM school and I am striving hard to get a full ride but not only here but to others because it's good to have a back up! This has been my dream school since 6th grade and it's just a simply AMAZING school itself and if you get admitted get a feel of the school and what it has to offer! It truly is amazing!Rita Igb.

I went to this school back in 2015-2016. I was living near the school at the time, but I had to move over 4 hours away after escaping domestic violence. This school hires professors that do not want to see domestic violence victims succeed. Put your money elsewhere. Here is my story: Even with my broken wrist, I managed to complete the courses and coursework, and for a time, the professors were understanding of my situation, since I was not cleared to go back to work yet and was relying on my financial aid to pay for basic things like my phone and my health bills related to my wrist. I ended up getting cleared to go back to work, and had the job opportunity of a lifetime present itself to me. I accepted so I could get back on my feet. However, this was around the same time I had to complete one of my first residency requirements. My student adviser at the time was willing to work with me and found a course that I could take to meet my work life needs. However, it was the only option available to me. Since I had to leave for training for two weeks, the work campus did not allow personal business to be conducted on their computers, which included school work. I emailed my professor, and explained to him the situation that I was going to be gone for training when the class began and explained to him my predicament, asking for a compromise so I wouldn't lose my job. Part of the coursework was to attend GoToMeeting lectures. However, due to the nature of my work, I was unable to stream these lectures as no recording cameras were allowed. I explained all of this to him in e-mails. He did not listen to my emails, giving me responses that made it seem like he wasn't even reading my e-mails, and forwarded me back to the student adviser and washed his hands of it. Ultimately, after enduring a layover at an airport after training had finished, this professor expected me to attend a Go-To-Meeting class with two hours of sleep, then berate me for my lack of participation, after explaining to him my job's requirements and rules, and what had happened since a hurricane caused a delay and lengthy layover on my flight. Thankfully, I am working now, but I wished I never had attend this school. This school only put me further in debt and now I can't even attend the school I want.Reika Chan

I attended 9-11 years ago, so hopefully this has changed. The school psychology program was weirdly punitive. They shamed people for not knowing things like how to dress professionally instead of giving them concrete advice for what they expected. (This is classist.) They required us to be over-the-top obedient to professors and supervisors, even if they were doing something unethical. Meanwhile, they taught how kids do better with a strengths-based approach in which they are listened to. This is true and does not stop when a person turns 18. The professors make students retake classes and redo practicum hours for disagreeing or expressing concern. So students have to pay extra money to learn to suppress their critical thinking. They encourage students to think about "best practices" in their first year practicum. But in the second year their response to problems at practicum sites is "that's just how it is". I was discouraged to get involved with anything "political" like the teachers' strike and campaign to replace campus police officers with counselors because "no one will want to hire you". Their answer to disparities between wealthy suburban districts and underfunded districts like Chicago's was "don't work at CPS if you don't like it". 0/10 Do not recommend.Erin Rusmi

From the Counseling Psychology program perspective, my experience have been exceptional! From the knowledge of the professors to the structured placement process and classroom agendas, I love it! It has been a life changer for me, considering what I’ve learned during my 2 1/2 years here. The instructors are very knowledgeable and have experience on the subjects they’re teaching. You are provided a professional development coach to help maintain stability in classes and graduate on time. Someone is always there to answer questions or help in ways they can. All staff is professional and lead towards the process of your professional development as well . Classes are flexible and class sizes are comfortable ( max 15 students unless blended). I’m currently considering my Phd from here as well.Nia85 Moons

My program was great but am consistently unimpressed by the school's most senior leadership. Fully confirmed when IN CLASS, we were bombarded and demanded (not asked) to leave our room for a meeting… And I give ALL the credit to our instructor on pushing back. It was ten minutes before our class was scheduled to end AND the meeting was to start. The arrogance was proven right then there. Pure annoyance for having to wait while we finished. Paid a lot for my education… you sir, can wait a sec while we wrap up our scheduled time in a classroom. But thematically? Par for the course. A great school limited by such behaviors.N ERB

Nothing but a degree mill. Care more about your tuition than your development as a student. Had my degree audit changed over three times because they couldn’t get it together.Jordana

The quote below is from their web page which In true terms means. if you can't afford us we will still admit you, take what money you have regardless of whether that amount is close to what you will need for appropriate treatment. They may be not for profit but I feel unless you have great monetary resources they are also not for patients. We threw away $50,000.00 for our daughter to be in a bubble for 10 weeks with no real plan for what would happen once she left. She was worse after her stay and it was downhill from there into complete addiction. Had we been warned of the drug problem (we believed it was primarily emotional) we may have avoided another six years of torment. This continues to haunt me and I feel Austen Riggs holds some responsibility in regards to what became of our daughter after her stay. I say shame on us for allowing them to take advantage of us at a crucial time in our lives (I was battling cancer) but shame on them for admitting her knowing full well we did not have the resources to keep her there for an unlimited stay, Imagine saying that limited financial resources is a metaphor for life. What that means is if you can't afford good treatment get used to it because everything in your life will be limited because of your financial shortcomings. And for the record their finance manager used those terms when we spoke. This certainly is what we have faced when trying to get even adequate dual diagnostic treatment. Only the wealthy are entitled to good or superior treatment and even then there are no guarantees. Quote from Austen Riggs "Patients are encouraged to work with their treatment team to design the most cost-effective course of treatment that meets their clinical needs within the resources available. We have learned that the limitation of financial resources is both a reality and a powerful metaphor for other limitations in life. Attention to the practical and emotional consequences of these limitations is often a useful focus for treatment."Sandra Ruland

My 17 month experience at Austen Riggs saved my life. Each staff member, every single staff member, cares about the patient. It is disheartening to read reviews from former patients for whom treatment here was not helpful and I'm truly sorry the experience isn't the same as mine. Treatment at Riggs isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Each therapist, each team, each patient has his/her/their own style and unique personality. It takes a considerable amount of time to dig in and figure out the where and how we can safely approach each other; this requires the patient to "give in" as much as one is able throughout the process. Sometimes it takes months or even longer. Yes, the cost can be prohibitive. I myself would have stayed longer if possible. The Austen Riggs Center makes clear from their web site and in the interview insurance may not pay. In fact for myself and many of my peers it did not and it was upsetting for us and for staff. The issue with the high cost of mental health care is not the fault of this hospital, but with our health care system. Our insurance carriers are not abiding by the law as it pertains to parity. Please consider demanding better treatment from your insurer. I hope we all continue seeking treatment wherever we can. For me, I continue to thank my team at Riggs, especially Dr. Delgado, Daltrey Turner and the fantastic nurses.Mona O

It has been 6 years since my stay with Austen Riggs. They saved my life. A difficulty encountered for almost all that attend is honesty. I was willing to discuss and finally surrender to my painful past, but only in my final 2 weeks did my alcoholism get discovered. I completed my time at Riggs and then went on to a Rehab for drug/alcohol abuse. I attend AA meetings and go to see a therapist weekly. I am responsible for my personal maintenance and growth, though I utilize others and all available resources. It cost money and lots of it to make the help needed available. For those that feel it is too costly, there are other options available. The great thing about our country is freedom that allows us to choose. I concur that Austen Riggs may not be for everybody, that is why checking out a number of other facilities is crucial. Thank you Austen Riggs, I have a life today and it is a good one. With Gratitude- Tom de ChaunyTom de Chauny

Thriveworks is a wonderful, dependable, and high quality counseling center. Collin Davies and his colleagues are well educated and experienced clinicians. Collin is highly empathetic and works to help people thrive and not just survive. His knowledge, clinical skills and specialty focuses enable him to work with a variety of individuals to provide insight and support to those experiencing life's challenges and changes. Asking for and being open to help takes courage and shows strength and perseverance to live life to the fullest. I highly recommend Collin to you. With an empathetic ear, he educates, supports, and guides people to move forward in life with improved well-being and new found skills to face life head on with confidence and passion. Give him a call today, you will not be disappointed!Sarah Glenney

Scammed me out of $30. They charge a "subscription fee" of $30/month, which I paid back in December so I could try a session. I decided I didn't want to see this counselor and called to cancel my subscription. They have billed me ANOTHER $30 this month, despite my subscription being canceled in December. They keep insisting they haven't billed me, despite me sending screenshots to their billing department. Because their incompetent billing department would not refund me, I had to dispute it with my bank and cancel my card entirely just to stop from being billed monthly for a service I will not use again. I don't recommend this place, at all.Crystal Taylor

I worked under Linda Mikesic's guidance and leadership in my final MSW internship last year at Austin Recovery. "Amazing" is less than adequate to describe Linda! She is passionate about her work as a therapist and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her clients. She understands her client's needs and responds appropriately to wherever they are in their personal journey. She is professional, compassionate, and energetic. I've seen her work magic in couple's counseling, individual counseling, and group therapy. I recommend her for anyone who is looking for a good, well-rounded therapist.Barbara Wood

I was able to schedule a single session in September after a dog attack. The entire experience, from start to finish, was wonderful. I was able to make a choice of counselor via text, working around my school/work breaks. The profiles offered to me also included the upcoming dates and times of availability. My counselor, David, was right on time for our video conference and utilized our time to the fullest extent. While results vary for everyone, he was able to help me move to a place where I could go running outside again. He praised me for seeing someone so quickly, as this can bring added benefit your healing after a one-time traumatic event like I had experienced. I needed that validation because I was worried I should have given myself a little more time before seeing a professional. David also followed up with me via email the following week. While I have not needed a second session, I would not hesitate to go back to Just Mind for other therapy needs. I've already recommended them to friends.Christine Moers

I am beyond grateful for Just Mind (and specifically my therapist, Nancy). I drive from San Antonio and it's so worth it. The revelations I've had while working with Nancy have been vindicating, and the work we've been doing together is helping me truly heal. I am finding peace within myself and that's why I'm going – peace is what this is all about. I feel safe and calm there. My first experience with Just Mind was awesome – I reached out to them, and they got back to me super quickly. I explained what I wanted to work on, my availability, and my preference for a female counselor. Everything was accommodated for and I couldn't be happier. (Also want to say to anybody looking into therapy – you've gotta put in the work. Your counselor wants the best for you, but they can't do the work for you. It's going to be difficult, especially when looking inwards, but a lifetime of peace is far greater than a lifetime of anything else.)Cheyenne Mueller

I like to leave an honest thorough review so apologies for the long paragraphs you’ll read… I tried Just Mind maybe 3 months ago? They’re very fast in scheduling you and conveniently have a texting ( instead of phone call) option for scheduling. Which I really appreciate. So on my first attempt/ visit, the therapist I was matched with. Although I was hopeful, just didn’t work out. I was disappointed. Then, William ( the owner) contacted me and offered me a try with a different therapist. So I took the offer, and a month later, I’d say we got a great match. Thus far, my visits with David Jenkins have been great. I can’t complain. They’ve helped a lot. I am thankful for the diligence within the company to match me with a therapist. I would definitely recommend JUST MIND to others.Violet Weber-Treviño

This posting serves as a colleague review for Dr. Crable – an immensely gifted, passionate, ethical, and intelligent therapist. Since 2013, I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dr. Crable professionally, academically, and clinically. Her unparalleled attention to details, uniquely tailored treatment interventions, and phenomenal communication skills are notably what make her an outstanding clinician. Further, her depth of clinical knowledge and superior training qualifies her as a practitioner in whom one can undoubtedly place their trust. Without reservation, I recommend Dr. Crable’s clinical services and remain confident in her ability to aid community members in creating the mental health improvements they pursue.Dr. Wheeler

Highly recommend group therapy here and any educational classes they offer. I can't wait to attend their Crush singles program again when we return back in person! Everyone should learn how to have healthy relationships, especially when they never teach that in school. The staff made it really easy to book sessions and classes. Their resources are easy to navigate and they are quick to respond as well as really thorough when I had questions. I have had really fulfilling and great support.Christina Kuhlmann

I really appreciate the collaborative approach to my overall health and mental health. This team really works hard to make sure I have the best care possible and is always willing to work with my doctors outside the clinic as well. I would refer anyone looking for a deep dive into their wellness and over all health to see what this practice can offer you!Marie Ricci

If at all possible don't use this place. This is been an awful experience. They are simply not responsible enough to handle something as important as your medications. On three separate occasions now my mother who is in extreme constant pain at all times has been left without her pain meds over an entire weekend. If you need your meds consistently and without gaps in between refills I would not recommend this place. For days and days you will leave desperate voicemails with no return calls. Something as simple as a phone call from the doctor to the pharmacy will take days. They'll call in some of the meds and forget the most important ones. BewareVictor Belcore

Dr. Raj Patel was very welcoming on my first visit to Capital Pain Clinic. He asked a lot of questions about my problems, i.e., when it started, how long ago did I have this problem, where the pain was and when the pain was less and at it’s worst. This doctor talked to me and examined me more than any other pain management doctor I had gone to in the past. He touched the places where the pain was coming from and came up with a plan so that maybe I could get off of the opioids I am now taking. I couldn’t be more enthusiastic about our next visit.Rita Friend

My experience at Capitol Pain Institute was fantastic. I’ve been dealing with chronic severe back pain for years now and haven’t been able to make much progress or improvement. I was sent to Dr Patel for some unrelated post surgery pain. Dr Patel absolutely seems to know what he is doing, so I asked if he could help with my back pain. I’m now able to do things that were completely off the table for a long time. Given the inherent difficulties with pain management, I felt heard and felt that I was taken seriously. I absolutely recommend!Andy Barksdale

It is not overstating the thing to say that Dr. Mellissa Tong is a gift from God. Across the past thirty years, I have seen four or five therapists in various stints ranging from months to years, starting when I was just 15. By the time I was 40, I had reconciled myself to being the best I could hope to be – a highly anxious, mildly depressed person who occasionally needed medication and understood that the world was a scary place full of dangerous men. I decided to try therapy again after a physician suggested that my chronic stomach issues were undiagnosed IBS related to stress. I shrugged and figured more therapy couldn’t hurt but had no hope that it would make me better. Recommendations from friends led me to Deep Eddy and Dr. Mellissa. Our first session was about five months into the pandemic, after George Floyd’s murder and a season of sobbing. We met virtually via zoom – my first time working with someone who was a PsyD not an LCSW, and for doing therapy virtually – and I assured Dr. Mellissa that I was “fine, really” but open to a few sessions which might help me get the anxiety and depression back to their usual, barely-contained status. Dr. Mellissa’s attentiveness and empathy instilled trust very early, and by the second session I knew something was very different with the work we were doing compared to what I had experienced in the past. I love a roadmap, rubrics I can measure against give me tremendous calm, and while I didn’t have a literal check sheet I could reference for my progress, it felt like Dr. Mellissa maybe did – for the first time in my life, therapy didn’t feel like some rambling path to wander down but a mechanism being employed to get me well. This wasn’t the blind leading the blind through a web of my daily feelings, we were charting toward a destination which had previously seemed as realistic as Hogwarts. Our sessions have delved through absolute darkness all the way up through the more mundane issues of work satisfaction and friendship boundaries. We’ve done EMDR to move me from crippling trauma to a place where I’m now panic-attack free and never wake up in terror. I’ve read books, been introduced to new concepts, and connected to my physical body which helped things click for me. Under Dr. Mellissa’s care I finally turned a corner and saw myself, and the world around me, differently. In just under two years, I have experienced the miracle of my life. Therapy did me no harm before, but Dr. Mellissa has done me so much good. I have benefited so much from her care, and so has everyone who loves me. My family moving forward, in generations to come, has the benefit of the work we’ve done and the healing that has happened. For some of us the road is long, and the pain is deep, but there is hope and there is help. All therapists are not equal, and it took me thirty years to find a truly great one. I thank God for her every day.Casey Farr

I hardly ever write reviews, but my experiences with my therapists at Deep Eddy warrant a review because they were truly life changing. I did individual therapy with Sally for a little over two years, and she showed unmatched compassion, understanding, and empathy, and I could feel that she truly cared for me. She helped me integrate my past experiences into my story and provided me with valuable tools for functioning in ways in which I had always wanted throughout all facets of my life. I will always be thankful for her and the role she played in bringing balance and peace into my way of interpreting myself and my circumstances. Also, my boyfriend and I did couples therapy with Matt for about a year. Matt was just as wonderful as Sally! He provided a safe space for us to discuss aspects of our relationship, which previously felt difficult. He guided us through ways of interacting with each other that worked for us and felt right to us, uniquely, and he did so in a way that was sincere and light hearted when it needed to be, which we loved. My boyfriend is not a "therapy person" either, and he loved our time with Matt. Matt definitely played a key role in strengthening our secure attachment, and we will always be thankful for our time with Matt. Also, I never had any issues with billing or insurance, so big ups to the office there. I recommend everyone to Deep Eddy. 100/10 experience. Edited to note that Matt and Sally are at the 38th St. location!Lexi Lily

Called to inquire about some information about acquiring services for my younger brother. After letting them know the court requested he get counseling (For emotional damages) they told me they don’t service people who have been through the court. The guy did not bother to even ask what is was for. Absolutely no compassion. I have no idea how anyone goes to this place if this is how they treat people who have had trauma and need help. I think they must have paid reviews because my experience was absolutely nothing like what any of the reviews . I also found a Reddit forum about how people believe Deep Eddy pays for reviews. I’m really shocked. If you care about your family members don’t let them go here.Jeff Oakmont