Renaissance Behavioral Health

I see both a psychiatrist and a counselor here. Sometimes I think that psychiatrists are crazier than their patients. Dr. Dorfman is one of those nutty psychiatrist, but he’s a nut in a non-​detrimental way, unlike some psychiatrists I’ve had. He’s conservative in his approach to medicating, and I think he really cares for his patients’ wellbeing. He once told me he was proud of me for continuing with my treatment and working hard to maintain my mental health. I feel a little silly to say it, but that really made me feel good. I don’t think I’ve ever had a psychiatrist say something like that before.
I see Katie for weekly therapy. She’s a great listener. She clarifies and asks things to make sure she really understands what I’m saying. She asks good questions that help me challenge myself and grow. Sometimes she’ll give outright advice, which isn’t supposed to be the 100% best thing for a therapist to do (sort of like a lawyer leading the witness) but she’s so great everywhere else that I don’t mind.
Once I gave a little criticism of something she did that bothered me. She took my critique very gracefully and hasn’t done the thing that bothered me since. At the end of a session she gives you a pretty little pre-​printed card with some kind of motivational saying or reminder that ties into the session as something to think about throughout the week. At first I felt this was a little contrived, but now I kinda like it. Keeps you thinking throughout the week.
I always pay by check, so I don’t know if they take credit cards. They take Anthem Blue Cross insurance (many therapists in this area don’t take insurance, so that’s nice).