Richard Brent, MD

Dr. Brent is probably one of the best psychiatrists in New York City. The review that you see that states his fee is $ 700 and that his office staff screened them is bizarre. His fee is nowhere near $ 700, and he has no office staff. I don’t know who you are Cindy Y. or what your angle is, but why are you providing completely false information about a great practitioner who has helped thousands of people. Shame on you Cindy. I hope you get some help soon.

Found him online through Psychology Today. 2 days later, I received a call and was SCREENED. Did I cut the mustard to be allowed to be his patient? They asked me all kinds of questions about my condition, then asked what insurance I had. Then wanted to know what I did for a living. Then told me their fees are $ 700 an hour and they don’t accept insurance. I said, «fine.» Then told me there was a 2 – 3 month waiting list, I said, «Fine.» Then told me that they couldn’t see me at all and referred me to other places. Why ask me all the personal questions if all you are going to do is tell me he can’t see me. I have the money, I was willing to wait, but I didn’t «Make the cut.» Maybe my issues weren’t sexy enough for him to treat. Maybe the fact I have a job and don’t sit on Park Avenue with my little white dog on my lap bemoaning the finger sandwiches being somewhat soggy and needing a therapist to help me deal with the fact my botox isn’t working as well as it used to or that my husband is cheating on me while I shop at Bergdorf, eliminated me from qualifying as a patient. Whatever it was… they should have led the conversation with «We aren’t accepting any new patients right now but if you can tell me a bit about what you are experiencing I’ll be happy to refer you.» Why was how much the session was or the wait time even mentioned if you can’t see me anyway? What difference did it make how old I was or what insurance I had if you weren’t taking any patients? Why even ask those questions? Highly unprofessional.