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Counseling and Therapy • Olympia, WA
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades (Brian Kennedy, LMFT): 3.7/5 stars (15 reviews)
- Healthgrades (April Slocum, LMFTA): 3.4/5 stars (7 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Patricia Short, Psy.D): 4/5 stars (4 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- some patients report highly personalized care and positive outcomes from compassionate therapists
- appreciation for crisis intervention support and therapists who work hard to understand individual needs
- some clinicians are noted for being calm, non-judgmental, and versatile in their approach
Common complaints
- allegations of ethical violations, including altering clinical reports
- concerns regarding unprofessional office staff, scheduling issues, and lack of responsiveness to patient needs (including veterans)
- complaints about providers appearing dismissive, judgmental, or interrupting patients during sessions
- reports of poor medication management, including lack of oversight and inadequate discussion of alternatives
- concerns about 'bait and switch' practices where patients did not see the promised provider
- serious breaches of patient privacy, such as mishandling sensitive personal data
In patients' words
"Do you want a psychiatrist who INTERRUPTs and talks down to you? ... she would literally INTERRUPT me when I was speaking to pick up her office phone!"
— LocalityBiz (Dr. Linda Miller)"Dr Tanner LAUGHED IN MY FACE and, while laughing stated, "oh honey you're far too fragile for that... There's no way you will ever be able to live without them.""
— WebMD (Dr. Penny Tanner)"I've never had a therapist that works so hard at understanding me individually, and I can honestly say she saved my life by providing crisis intervention when I needed it."
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