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Albert Potash, MA

Albert Potash, MA

Marriage & Family Therapy

Albert Potash, MA is a marriage & family therapist in Torrance, CA. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

24050 Madison St Ste 217 Torrance, CA 90505
Telehealth available

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Care Philosophy

"At the Effective Therapy Group we have two goals. The first is to offer an appointment within two days. The second goal is to have you seen by a specialists.

We have  wide range of specialists.&..."

- Albert Potash, MA

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this provider explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Albert Potash's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Albert Potash

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I was a patient of Al's for quite a few years. I had several issues to work on. A failing marriage and a son that is disabled. The therapy was good. However some times when I went things went smoothly, other times Al was just not there, physically yes but after awhile he seemed disinterested with my case. I had gone through all the difficult times, and at this point in my life I was just trying to stay afloat. Al felt after years of therapy that I should take time away from my therapy with him. I did just that, and when I felt that I needed an appointment with him, he left a message in my phone that we would no longer be doing therapy together. Their was never an explanation as to why we would not work together. After years of depending on him, this was very hurtful. I did call and leave a message on his answering machine asking why he no longer would work with me. He never called me back to give me a answer to my question. This was just not a very ethical way to end my therapy.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Debbie – Jun 10, 2019
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I have been soooo grateful to have found Al to work with in therapy! He is really an expert at getting to the root of issues quickly, and I always leave the office feeling uplifted, understood and hopeful. He has such a safe and friendly way about him that all topics are easy to discuss. I was hesitating to go to therapy, but the Effective Therapy Group made it easy to get scheduled and now it is something I look forward to every week!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Susie in Redondo Beach, CA – Aug 09, 2018
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I've found Albert Potash's counseling very helpful and valuable. His guidance is insightful and I can tell he has wisdom from his years of experience.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Alan in Torrance, CA – Jul 01, 2018
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This place is wonderful. The therapists are smart, kind and good at helping people get past their hurts, struggles and issues that keep them from
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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TUSTIN – Dec 30, 2017
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I was in treatment with Al for over three years, I found him smart, compassionate, and kind. His approch helped me deal with a long history of intursive anxiety, I have referred friends to him. Excellent therapist
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Santa Monica – Dec 17, 2017
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I have received help from Al for the last 2 years. He is so insightful, understanding, and has a lot of wisdom. I would highly recommend him to my family and friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Barbara in Indianapolis, INsan Oedro – Dec 16, 2017
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This experience was a sad one - can't recommend Al Potash as it was a one way business transaction in which he got paid for what seems like, clock counting for dollars. Found him online,the representations he makes on his website and his other sales and marketing pages are impressive - even meeting him, his story is a great one. But at the end of the day he couldn't deliver on his representations. We spent a ton of money and am left empty, saddened and so disappointed....So sad.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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torrance, california – Jul 19, 2017
It seems I let you down. I can usually tell when... Read More
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Al is attentive and caring. He helped me to overcome my anxiety and I am very gratefull.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Torrance, CA – Jan 28, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

At the Effective Therapy Group we have two goals. The first is to offer an appointment within two days. The second goal is to have you seen by a specialists.

We have  wide range of specialists.  Clinicians that work with ...
read more

biography

Emotions and thoughts can be overwhelming. They can sometimes feel like a constant, distracting background noise. Clients sometimes compare their brains to "a hamster on a wheel". A noisy brain that is distracting , draining and all too often active...read more
  • Marriage & Family Therapy

  • Counseling

  • Psychology

  • Adult Development & Aging Psychology

  • Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling

  • Psychotherapy

  • Genetic Counseling

  • Individual Counseling

  • Christian Counseling

  • Grief and Bereavement

  • Antioch University

    1980
  • State University Of Ny At Plattsburgh

    Undergraduate School, 1972
  • English

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

V. Bui M.D. Inc.24050 Madison St Ste 217 Torrance, CA 90505
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