u/Dull_Bumblebee3410

I have had horrific experiences at Los Feliz Psychotherapy and as a client of Sonja Bartlett. I highly recommend that anyone who is dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, or co-dependency never seek the services provided at this practice. Their conduct has been incredibly harmful.

I spent nearly 4000 dollars and had 24 sessions with Sonja, and therapy was terminated randomly at a time of need and without a reason. There was no termination session, explanatory note, referrals, or termination process of any kind following three months (2x a week) of treatment. The termination occurred in one email, which read “It’s not possible for us to continue our work together.”

Additionally, my psychiatrist reached out to inquire about ways to reduce harm and smooth the process of transitioning care, but Sonja never replied. My psychiatrist and I were shocked by the level of callousness and lack of professionalism displayed. My psychiatrist shared with me that she had never worked with someone whose conduct was so unusually unprofessional in her entire career.

I've spoken to multiple clinicians about my experiences with Sonja, and I've been encouraged to submit her name to the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Including clinicians who have had a professional relationship with Sonja in the past. My experiences in therapy, which were supposed to be restorative, have now become filled with tedious paperwork and frustration.

Sonja misrepresented her experience by claiming that she had been a therapist for 4 years, which contradicts her BBS license, which was received in early 2025. I personally would not trust a therapist who blatantly lied about her experience and already has TWO BOARD COMPLAINTS within her first year of being a therapist. Additionally, she claimed that "her supervisors (plural)" had advised against a termination session. However, when I reached out to Sonja's other supervisor (Dr. Sabina Correa), she confirmed that she didn't provide Sonja with any supervision regarding my case. Another blatant lie. Christina DeCoux (Sonja’s other supervisor) has not responded to any of my messages.

There were additional moments that affected my trust in the therapeutic relationship. Sonja told me in session that I reminded her of her best friend. I felt uncomfortable by the way this blurred professional boundaries. My psychiatrist reached out to Christina DeCoux (Los Feliz Psychotherapy owner & Sonja’s supervisor to share her concerns about Sonja's inappropriate conduct. We got a very dismissive response. Christina claimed that the case could no longer be discussed because they "don't have an ROI on file". This is a suspicious excuse, as client files are kept for 7 years. So it seems as though they've admitted to purposely destroying evidence to avoid confronting clinical errors. Therapy ended with Sonja in Feb 2026, not 7 years ago. Christina then attempted to stonewall us by saying, "I am unable to discuss this any further". Unable or unwilling?

Christina also “thanked” my psychiatrist for "sharing your client's opinions". This was a rude and unprofessional way to dismiss our concerns and my psychiatrist's firsthand experience with Sonja's unprofessional behavior. None of our concerns about Sonja’s harmful and unethical conduct were acknowledged.

I can not recommend Los Feliz Psychotherapy or Sonja Bartlett. Their conduct has been unprofessional, harmful, and negligent.

*I talk more about the specific experience on my profile.

I have had horrific experiences at Los Feliz Psychotherapy and as a client of Sonja Bartlett. I highly recommend that anyone who is dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, or co-dependency never seek the services provided at this practice. Their conduct has been incredibly harmful.

I spent nearly 4000 dollars and had 24 sessions with Sonja, and therapy was terminated randomly at a time of need and without a reason. There was no termination session, explanatory note, referrals, or termination process of any kind following three months (2x a week) of treatment. The termination occurred in one email, which read “It’s not possible for us to continue our work together.”

Additionally, my psychiatrist reached out to inquire about ways to reduce harm and smooth the process of transitioning care, but Sonja never replied. My psychiatrist and I were shocked by the level of callousness and lack of professionalism displayed. My psychiatrist shared with me that she had never worked with someone whose conduct was so unusually unprofessional in her entire career.

I've spoken to multiple clinicians about my experiences with Sonja, and I've been encouraged to submit her name to the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Including clinicians who have had a professional relationship with Sonja in the past. My experiences in therapy, which were supposed to be restorative, have now become filled with tedious paperwork and frustration.

Sonja misrepresented her experience by claiming that she had been a therapist for 4 years, which contradicts her BBS license, which was received in early 2025. I personally would not trust a therapist who blatantly lied about her experience and already has TWO BOARD COMPLAINTS within her first year of being a therapist. Additionally, she claimed that "her supervisors (plural)" had advised against a termination session. However, when I reached out to Sonja's other supervisor (Dr. Sabina Correa), she confirmed that she didn't provide Sonja with any supervision regarding my case. Another blatant lie. Christina DeCoux (Sonja’s other supervisor) has not responded to any of my messages.

There were additional moments that affected my trust in the therapeutic relationship. Sonja told me in session that I reminded her of her best friend. I felt uncomfortable by the way this blurred professional boundaries. My psychiatrist reached out to Christina DeCoux (Los Feliz Psychotherapy owner & Sonja’s supervisor to share her concerns about Sonja's inappropriate conduct. We got a very dismissive response. Christina claimed that the case could no longer be discussed because they "don't have an ROI on file". This is a suspicious excuse, as client files are kept for 7 years. So it seems as though they've admitted to purposely destroying evidence to avoid confronting clinical errors. Therapy ended with Sonja in Feb 2026, not 7 years ago. Christina then attempted to stonewall us by saying, "I am unable to discuss this any further". Unable or unwilling?

Christina also “thanked” my psychiatrist for "sharing your client's opinions". This was a rude and unprofessional way to dismiss our concerns and my psychiatrist's firsthand experience with Sonja's unprofessional behavior. None of our concerns about Sonja’s harmful and unethical conduct were acknowledged.

I can not recommend Los Feliz Psychotherapy or Sonja Bartlett. Their conduct has been unprofessional, harmful, and negligent.

*I talk more about the specific experience on my profile.

Spent 4k with them and was treated horribly. I would stay very far away. Never got any response addressing my concerns.

Posting here because I live in Pasadena, and they cater to a lot of Pasadena and Eagle Rock residents.

I'm honestly devastated. This was my first time doing therapy. I saw this therapist for 4 months (2x a week). I felt so close to her. We shared our favorite books and art with each other. She was the first and only person I talked to about the sexual abuse I experienced at the hand of my parent, and she said I was brave for telling her about it. She said that she believed me, and that nothing was too much for therapy.
She said she felt more than equipped to deal with my history of abuse, and she encouraged me to continue speaking about it.
She said I reminded her of her best friend, and that the level of attunement we had was real. She said that I was a rare person. And then a week later she fired me with one sentence. "It's not possible for us to continue our work together". I never got a termination session, referrals, or an explanation. My psychiatrist reached out to her and asked her to send me an email acknowledging the emotionally charged work we did together. She never responded.
I did some internet searching and I found that she lied to me about her experience, she claimed that she had been a therapist for four years but she actually had gotten her BBS license around a year ago. I am just so devastated. Did she lie to me about everything?, Did she ever care about me? Why was I so easy to discard?

I'm honestly devastated. This was my first time doing therapy. I saw this therapist for 4 months (2x a week). I felt so close to her. We shared our favorite books and art with each other. She was the first and only person I talked to about the sexual abuse I experienced at the hand of my parent, and she said I was brave for telling her about it. She said that she believed me, and that nothing was too much for therapy.
She said she felt more than equipped to deal with my history of abuse, and she encouraged me to continue speaking about it.
She said I reminded her of her best friend, and that the level of attunement we had was real. She said that I was a rare person. And then a week later she fired me with one sentence. "It's not possible for us to continue our work together". I never got a termination session, referrals, or an explanation. My psychiatrist reached out to her and asked her to send me an email acknowledging the emotionally charged work we did together. She never responded.
I did some internet searching and I found that she lied to me about her experience, she claimed that she had been a therapist for four years but she actually had gotten her BBS license around a year ago. I am just so devastated. Did she lie to me about everything?, Did she ever care about me? Why was I so easy to discard?

I'm honestly devastated. This was my first time doing therapy. I saw this therapist for 4 months (2x a week). I felt so close to her. We shared our favorite books and art with each other. She was the first and only person I talked to about the sexual abuse I experienced at the hand of my parent, and she said I was brave for telling her about it. She said that she believed me, and that nothing was too much for therapy.
She said she felt more than equipped to deal with my history of abuse, and she encouraged me to continue speaking about it.
She said I reminded her of her best friend, and that the level of attunement we had was real. She said that I was a rare person. And then a week later she fired me with one sentence. "It's not possible for us to continue our work together". I never got a termination session, referrals, or an explanation. My psychiatrist reached out to her and asked her to send me an email acknowledging the emotionally charged work we did together. She never responded.
I did some internet searching and I found that she lied to me about her experience, she claimed that she had been a therapist for four years but she actually had gotten her BBS license around a year ago. I am just so devastated. Did she lie to me about everything?, Did she ever care about me? Why was I so easy to discard?

I'm honestly devastated. This was my first time doing therapy. I saw this therapist for 4 months (2x a week). I felt so close to her. We shared our favorite books and art with each other. She was the first and only person I talked to about the sexual abuse I experienced at the hand of my parent, and she said I was brave for telling her about it. She said that she believed me, and that nothing was too much for therapy.
She said she felt more than equipped to deal with my history of abuse, and she encouraged me to continue speaking about it.
She said I reminded her of her best friend, and that the level of attunement we had was real. She said that I was a rare person. And then a week later she fired me. "It's not possible for us to continue our work together". I never got a termination session, referrals, or an explanation. My psychiatrist reached out to her and asked her to send me an email acknowledging the emotionally charged work we did together. She never responded.

I did some internet searching and I found that she lied to me about her experience, she claimed that she had been a therapist for four years but she actually had gotten her BBS license around a year ago. I am just so devastated. Did she lie to me about everything?, Did she ever care about me? Why was I so easy to discard?

EDIT: Some people have mentioned that pre licensed professionals can work even before receiving their BBS license. Wanted to add that as context for my last paragraph.