Real Talk - Clinical Psychology & Psychoanalysis - Houston, Texas

Patricia Costa

I have known Dr. Adriane for over 15 years now, and I must say she is an amazing psychologist. I would recommend her with my eyes closed.

Anyomous anonymous

I told the intern I was trauma bonding with another individual; she sent me marriage counseling questions, so I could get to know my abuser better.

A few other things like quality & professionalism are questionable. I would not recommend, nor wish the treatment I received on my worst enemy.

***Adriane, this was during a session. I appreciate the way you go to back for your associates. You may find what I mentioned in the email threads of said intern. Based on your response, I can understand the lack of discretion. No, thank you.

R Mor

I was saddened by something that happened today. I engaged a therapist to help with my marriage problems. I told her my wife also needed counseling if she knew of someone that could help. She said I can counsel you each independently but I cannot counsel you together as a couple. We finished our session and scheduled the next session.
Then my wife scheduled a session with the therapist for the following week. After engaging with my wife on her session, she also scheduled a follow up session with the same therapist. At this point I got a call from the office that there was a conflict of interest and that she could no longer work with me because she was now working with my wife. I made the comment that’s not what was supposed to happen we need to clean this up. They then turned around and canceled the appointment via email with my wife and told her they would not be able to work with her. So at this point we’re both very upset. My wife canceled her appointment and I canceled my appointment and never once did we get a call from the therapist.. I don’t understand why the therapist did not make an effort to call and clean up the misunderstanding on the phone rather than just leaving two lost people more lost than when we went to look for help and with less money.
I hope this doesn’t happen to you!

Bruno Stefani

Dr. Adriane Barroso brings a solid academic background, with an impressive professional curriculum who makes her an unique individual in the psychotherapy field. Add to her background the fact that she’s lived in different countries among different cultures. All that combined makes Dr. Adriane one of a kind in the psychoanalysis arena. I highly recommend using her services.

Dr. Kayla Johnson

Dr. Janelle Veenstra is a kind-hearted, warm, and knowledgeable psychologist. I appreciate her attunement to emotions and her ability to make you feel heard and validated. Her dedication to social justice is evident in her willingness to explore tough topics with grace, openness, and compassion. Her many years of experience and training show up in her ability to closely examine all factors that may be contributing to a person’s mental health and make an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan. Most of all, I enjoy her welcoming and down-to-earth personality!

Julie Hayden

They billed me $200 after telling me I was covered. Had to call my insurance company to sort it out since it said it had been paid to them. Real Talk told me the insurance “just wouldn’t pay” and made me have to do their job of getting their money for them. This is so disrespectful and distressing to someone who is chronically ill/dying on disability. It added to my stress. The therapist also had the emotional range of a Easter Island statue when I told him I needed help dealing with the fact I’m dying from a nuerodegenerative disease. Screw off Real Talk. You may try to rob me but I’m not dead yet I won’t let you. *Edit* the insurance paid for it was covered by and paid for but they still charged me. Taking my money after insurance says they paid is a robbery. But likely it’s just incompetence. Do not blame it on convention. Your a healthcare service. Learn how to bill insurance properly.

Monica Taunay

Excellent professional. I highly recommend her. Dr. Barroso is knowledgeable, caring and truly takes the time to ask fully encompassing questions about life so as to help the best.

Nichola M

5 stars for Dr Franklin but 3 because I can never get anyone to answer the phone.