My sense that Brian would be extremely effective working with couples was repeatedly confirmed shortly after I began referring to him. Sometimes my individual clients request a couples counselor while continuing to see me individually. This provides me with a unique situation where I can get direct feedback on their experience with the (couples) therapist.
I can think of one couple, where I continued to see the female partner (in her 60's) of this biracial heterosexual couple after referring them to Brian. Her partner's issues with trust and ability to be forthright about feelings were major issues for her. From my discussions with her, I felt that she and her partner were in good hands with Brian. I shared that opinion with her. She has reported to me that the sessions with Brian have been very helpful. To read the full testimonial click here
George Lamb, LCSW
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland California
Brian has consistently been very responsive to the couples (and individuals) I have sent to him. I have frequently been told by them that he is kind, thoughtful, and thinks more broadly about their problems than other therapists have done so in the past. Brian also alerts me when he has concerns about a patient (or a member of a couple) he and I are both treating, in order to see that the patient gets the best and most coordinated care.
The bottom line is I trust Brian’s work: the couples make noticeable progress, and individual patients get better (neither of which is at all sure thing in therapy). Additionally, I receive very positive feedback that I have made a good referral when sending couples and patients to Brian, so it reflects well upon me in the patient’s eyes.To read the full testimonial click here
Michael Kron, MD
Psychiatrist
Kaiser Permanente, Oakland
Having directly observed his high clinical skills, patience, intelligence, responsibility, and dedication to his craft, I highly recommend Brian as a clinician, and have in fact unhesitatingly referred a number of people to him since he left the clinic.To read the full testimonial click here
Gene Riddle, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Kaiser Permanente, Oakland