High focus centers Review

I was initially very open minded about this place despite the negative reviews, but over the course of our experience with them, I came to find them unhelpful at best and incredibly damaging at worst. I could say much more but I don't want to relive all of the horrible moments in our lives that were directly attributable to this horrible business. My advice would be to strongly consider any alternatives you may have. Happy to share more privately with any individuals who want more information.

I attended an IOP program for minors at the age of 16. Every hourly activity was disorganized and understaffed. There was very little opportunity for one on one assistance, and the group therapy sessions were too large (10+ kids) to truly accomplish anything. Several of my peers were misgendered every day of their time here, and bullying in group therapy was not dealt with. After discharging me too early, the program did not follow up or make sure I was in a safe environment with necessary steps going forward (such as individual therapy and medication). I struggled for years after attending their IOP program, when suffering could have been avoided if this facility did its job to even a mediocre standard.

I felt like this center is just for profit. I was in the Paramus location. The bathrooms and lunch/break room were (at least two years ago) ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING it REEKED of moldy food and the tables were always sticky and gross. Also I HATEDDDD community time, sharing our triggers and other very sensitive information EVERY SINGLE DAY also re-lapse felt shamed upon. It wasn't horrible and thi sone MHA, John is amazing! :D

I thought the program was good And the clinicians caring. You have to put effort into it to get the most out of the program. The clinicians aren t there to spoon feed you. Everything is in group sessions. Seeing that I was not alone with mental health issues helped as well. You get feedback / support / advice from others in your group as well as the clinicians. I thought the staff overall were very professional.

I've been to out patient therapy several times, and this was BY FAR the best one. Unlike most programs, they have at least one group per day with no subject, and anyone can voice whatever has been bothering them or they have been struggling with. This is so beneficial because the fact that the other programs don't do this, staying on subject for every group for the day is near impossible. Staff is firm, but fair. They wouldn't be mental health professionals if they enabled your bad thoughts and behavior. They challenge you to make better decisions and become a better you.

Anthony is a horrible case worker. My daughter has PTSD sure to things he said. She has difficulty going into any day program before of him.

The therapists are great. Again, talk therapy isn t the end all be all. Neither is medication. It s a combination of those things, exercise, social interaction, and a conscious effort to grow. People just don t wanna put in the work and take ownership for their flaws.

Would give 0 stars if possible. Got better results in AA. Most staff has no idea what they are talking about. Very discouraging. As soon as we got there they mention some people keep going to treatment for 10+ times, you probably won t get it the first time, it s rare also they accuse you of using if the results are not what they want. Most staff was rude. Waste of time and money. Clearly. Shut it down.

I really enjoyed my time at High Focus. My clinician: Christine, is a social worker of the highest order. She s caring, professional, informative, and offers solutions in a holistic and pragmatic manner. Jason, Liz and Simona were also fantastic. The key is to outline your treatment goals. I was in there for clinical depression and OCD. Anything is possible with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a growth mindset.

If part of your mental illness is due to financial hardship I do not recommend this place, The program costs 1800 a week and there is a 103 fee for intake that they do not inform you of until after the telehealth intake.