Newton-Wellesley Psychiatry

Beth O. 

on Citysearch

10 years ago

Saw this woman for six months.. maybe other people here don't expect good care.. I do, which is why I left... she was awful.. and for the idiot who wrote that anyone who writes a negative comment must be drug seeking.. I am not, i told her on the first visit that I didn't any drug in the benzodiazipine class ( ie valium) but despite me saying this, this woman kept suggesting them. but I can see how someone who is drug seeking would like her 

Debbie S. 

on Citysearch

12 years ago

Mary Coakley has been my psychiatric nurse practitioner for many years now. I have found her to be a caring and compassionate person, and completely professional. I had many problems adjusting to medications, and Mary always listened to my problems with empathy, and addressed my concerns. She always made herself available to me when I needed to consult her or during times I was in crisis. She always discussed treatment and drug options with me and was very aware of my fears and concerns. Through trial and error we eventually... read more

Sandy D. 

on Citysearch

12 years ago

I have nothing but positive things to say about my experiences at N.W.P. I see Dr. Robert Beaton for individual counseling and he is wonderful. He is very attentive, caring, and insightful. He listens and addresses my cares and concerns while offering real help that I can carry with me and use in my day to day life. I also see Dr. Blake Smith for medication. There again you will not find a more concerned, empathic and knowledgeable doctor. He found a combination of medications that has given me relief from the depression and... read more

Kathleen P. 

on Citysearch

12 years ago

I just came across the "tips" people wrote about Newton Wellesley Psychiatry. Aside from the fact that anyone asking a psychiatrist for a note to be able to skip work as needed for anxiety needs to get a grip, I can honestly say that I have had nothing but excellent care at this practice. Dr. Blake Smith is very knowledgeable and empathic and pulled me out of a devastating depression. I will always be grateful to him. 

Dana G. 

on Citysearch

12 years ago

I am truly surprised by the negative comments about this practice! I and my family have been using them for many years, and we have had experience with Drs. Leonard Freedberg and Rachela Elias, as well as with Susan Luckman, both LICSW's. We have been very impressed by their compassion, expertise, and professionalism. One would think that Mary Coakley was the only provider here, and she is only 1 of many, many fine practitioners in this practice!! Too bad there are always some sour grapes... 

liz d. 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

surveys – Please people do not go by these negative comments, for the most part they are not true. They could be drug seeking clients who are not giving the drugs they want so they make that person look awful..... 

C R. 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

Mary Coakley- worst MH specialist I've ever seen – Had a long-winded post that Citysearch told me was too many characters long. Head over to Yelp if you want to hear about my horrendous experience in its entirety. In short, I wish I had read some of these reviews before I kept my appointment with Newton Wellesley Psych, where I had been referred by my PCP for anxiety. Mary Coakley was ignorant, condescending, flippant, and made me extremely self-conscious/uncomfortable for the duration of my visit. She ignored or belittled c... read more

clear05skies 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

200.00 purely mechanical service – The description of the group does not match what is provided. For 200.00, you receive a purely mechanical approach. You will receive a prescription if needed that your primary care can do for you. There is no interest in providing follow-up so do not be fooled by beepers and 24 coverage. The person I saw could have been a robot. Sensitivity, interest in their work, and trying to make your paid time meaningful are non existent at this practice. It was quite disappointing. 

jchills 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

Agreed – Mary Coakley is terrible.