Bella Woods

Review of Bleuler Psychotherapy Center

I m very surprised at all of the negative comments...

I m very surprised at all of the negative comments. I suppose it shouldn t be surprising, though, coming from a bunch of mentally ill people (including myself). The thing about mentally ill people who are struggling, though, is that they struggle to objectively evaluate reality. Therefore, I disagree with a lot of the reviews here. It s taken me 13 years on and off at Bleuler to become as level headed as I am now.

First of all, the status of mental health resources in this country is abhorrent. There are ENORMOUS wait times to find a therapist in both private and public health facilities. One month from intake to therapist is unfortunately really good in this country. For comparison, I lived in Boston for a year and it took me 3/4 months to find a therapist. So Bleuler actually matches you quickly with a therapist at only one month of wait time.

The facilities are run down but not in inhospitable shape. It s just an old building from the 60s that can really use renovations but it is neither dirty nor completely broken down. It s adequate for therapy and many therapists decorate their rooms to improve the dreary surroundings.

I have had two wonderful therapists here. I know I may have been lucky but I literally love them and they have helped me so much throughout life. You may struggle to find a therapist you click with but 1) try with the therapist they assign you for at least a month or two 2) ACTUALLY try to be open to the therapy. Too many people don t really try and never see positive changes from therapy - it may not be the therapist you hate but yourself as the therapist guides you in building a healthier life. 3) after the above if you still are unhappy with your therapist, ask for a new one but please don t give up on therapy. Like anywhere in the world there are good people and bad people. The same is true of Bleuler. There are plenty of great therapists there if you re willing to try to find them.

I respect Bleuler a lot because they generally do not turn anyone away. Excellent therapists in Manhattan cost $150 an hour but Bleuler has great affordable therapists.

I cannot recommend Bleuler enough and have personally referred many of my loved ones here like I was referred here by a loved one as a young woman. Please give therapy a try here (or anywhere!)