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Feb 2005
does anyone know of a good couples counselor with kaiser?
if this person is female, African-American, or familiar with the
trials of inter-racial couples - any of those things would be a
bonus but the only real requirement is that they are with kaiser
and you can recommend them.
thanks
anon
Kaiser has generally great therapists: Afr. Amer.- Roscoe
Simmons at Kaiser Oak in Children's - maybe he can see couples?
If not ask him for recommendation. In Fremont check their
psychiatry service and Hayward's
Private: Roscoe Simmons, PhD, LCSW
Robert Gorden, LCSW - 547-8830
Jean Shimozaki, LCSW - 547-8830
Dr. Papillion, Ph.D. is an African American therapist at Kaiser
Oakland. She's excelllent and also teaches classes on couples
communication and intimacy.
see also: African-American Couples' Counselor
Jan 2005
Hi. I'm new to Kaiser and need to find a good developmental
psychologist/evaluator to assess my 6 year old son who is
having behavioral problems, mostly with self-control, and home
and at school. Has anyone been through this process at Kaiser
Richmond and if so would you recommend the people you worked
with there? Thanks so much.
concerned mom
There is a very popular ADHD class at Kaiser Richmond
taught by Rona Renner - see BPN reviews
for more info.
We are working with Dr. Purvey at Kaiser Richmond for my nearly-
5 year old son, who has been acting out at daycare - expelled
from two programs last year. Our issue doesn't seem to be ADHD,
but I can tell you that they will ask you to attend an
orientation meeting which is the all-purpose gateway to care.
(Friday mornings, call to register). During that initial meeting
they do an assessment with the children older than 5 in a
separate room, and then each family group has the opportunity to
meet with a doctor to discuss the situation. I have been pretty
happy with their approach, which begins with looking at the home
environment and family dynamic before jumping to a 'label'
diagnosis. Good luck with your son.
June 2003
I'm looking for someone
to work with--talking, gestalt, insight, whatever--so I can take
advantage of my mental health benefits for the 20 sessions
I'm allowed. To narrow the field, I would say that I get more
from a therapist who smiles, is enthusiastic and
demonstrates a sense of humor, rather than someone who
quietly sits back in the chair and doesn't react much. I could
go to either Oakland, Richmond, San Rafael or Walnut
Creek. Thanks.
Recommendations received:
Christine Chu SF
Dr. Eaton Richmond
Silvia Gorla Walnut Creek
Dr. Moulton Oakland
Kitsy Schoen and Joanna Manqueros are enthusiastic thoughtful
therapists. Both at Kaiser Oakland.
eve
Have you accessed Kaiser's web site? They have a member's
website with lots of info and discussion groups so you can ask
all kinds of questions (yours would be a good one) to other
members with a staff person (nurse/or doctor) monitoring the
discussion. It reminds me of UC parents, but their level of
security and efforts to protect member privacy are higher...you
need to register and get an ID number/ password to participate.
Not hard to do if you are a Kaiser member.
Lissa
February 2003
I was happy to find the recommendations for therapists at
Kaiser. I am seeking one for my ''spirited'' nine year old - if
you have one yourself you know what I mean! - bright, high
energy, high emotions and low frustration tolerance....some
characteristics of the ''explosive'' children discussed in other
recommendations. Seems that most of the Kaiser recommmendations
are for children dealing with separation and divorce - any
suggestions for one who has experience and expertise dealing with
spirited children - or trained in temperament therapy (is that
what it's called? )
Recommendations received:
Jose Lopez
Rona Renner
Anna Wong
January 2003
I am interested in seeking psychiatric services for my 10 year
old son. Smart but unmotivated, feels inadequate, fearful,
opositional behavior at home and at school, etc. We have Kaiser
and I'd like to hear from parents who have had experience from
any of the following Kaiser psychiatrists:
Harold Bornstein,
Michael Wymes,
Virginia Wolfe,
Robin Asher,
Alexander Tribe
Thanks!
su
Recommendations received:
Larry Liebman
Virginia Wolfe (2)
Michael Wymes (2)
Other advice:
My wife and son saw Harold Bornstein briefly. She thought he was
too brief and ready to prescribe without uncovering what was
really going on. Our son has now improved tremendously without
meds. My wife's favorite person was Kate Mountain, not a
psychiatrist but a PhD. She would be happy to talk with you about
her experience with other staff members there if you are interested.
nils
October 2002
I'd appreciate recommendations on psychiatrists at Kaiser
Oakland to do medication management. I see a therapist out of
the Kaiser network, but she is not an M.D. Modification of
antidepressent medication is not a topic I feel my Kaiser
internist would know that much about.
My husband has been working with Dr. Levitt (Kaiser Oakland) for
a number of years now and really likes/trusts him.
anon
I worked with Dr. Harris (male) at Kaiser Oakland. He was very
responsive to my needs and knowledgable about the different
medications. I recommend him highly.
anon
Hi,
Having been a Kaiser Oakland employee, I suggest you talk to
your internist about which psychiatrist he or she recommends for
you. The psychiatrists have different personalities and areas
of expertise, and your internist might be able to point you to a
good match. Most internists now also have a good knowledge of
antidepressant treatment, so you might not need to go to psych
after all.
Good luck.
AL
Re: African American therapist for teen
Dear Mom with Clashing Son and Husband: If you have a membership with Kaiser
Permanente which includes mental health benefits, I highly recommend their
family psychiatry department over in the Mosswood building at the Oakland
facility. They have two outstanding Black male professionals on staff (and
perhaps others whom I am not personally familiar with). Dr. Whitmore and Dr.
Simmons counsel both adults and children in individual sessions and in groups
organized for early/pre-teen children. You will need to inquire as to
whether your situation meets their criteria for obtaining services and of
course, they are probably already very busy. But for serious family problems
affecting our children, Kaiser members should be aware that affordable help
can be obtained. Good luck.
Nicolie
(See also: Roscoe Simmons recommendations.)
Recommendations received:
Dr. Mary Haake (2)
Anna Wong
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