Barnes & Klatt

Apr 26th, 2022

May 16th, 2021

I sought help from Barnes & Klatt and completed only two sessions at which point I decided that the available appointment times wouldn't work with my work schedule. I also felt that I did not have a good fit with the doctor. The dynamic between a doctor and patient is very personal, and it is totally reasonable to decide you want to pursue a different doctor. After leaving a voicemail expressing that scheduling conflicts would prevent me from future sessions, I received a harshly worded letter from the doctor. In this letter I was diagnosed with "severe" conditions that I do not feel two sessions could possibly have allowed for. The initial appointment was a lot of initial "get to know you" type dialogue. To be diagnosed in this manner felt extremely premature. I was also insulted by the doctor, specifically referred to as "ambivalent about receiving treatment for my severe conditions". I found this choice of words unkind and unethical. During our second and final session the doctor also called me by the wrong name, but I chose not to correct her since I wasn't sure we'd ever work together again. I did not have a positive experience and would not recommend their services to anyone in need. The letter I received almost a month after our final session was the catalyst for me to provide this review. Had we simply parted ways I might not have felt compelled to post this feedback.
Jul 31st, 2017