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Bob Jaskiewicz
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8 Mountainside Park Terrace Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
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(9 Reviews)
Service
5 star average for Service
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
4.5 star average for Expertise
Recommended
5 star average for Recommended
Value
3.5 star average for Value
Staff
5 star average for Staff
Agree with NJAttorney.
by mntclrhats xxx.xxx.200.246
January 13, 2015
As a client, I was fortunate enough to have the chance to work with Bob for several years. Due to extreme time constraints, I decided to go on hiatus from sessions...in googling Bobs name with the intention of resuming my work with him I came across this set of reviews. I feel compelled to add an up to date testimony in response.

Bob is an incredibly gentle, yet profoundly strong therapist. I worked with him throughout the most unimaginably difficult times I've gone through, and not only retained my sanity, but grew in mind and spirit as result.
It makes sense that a client might transfer some of their own thoughts and fears onto a therapist...how could one not? A good therapist is recipient of their clients innermost conflicts, and, as I understand it, can commonly be regarded as a source of such conflict as a way of coping. I went through something similar and spoke with him about it... He had no difficulty in helping me see the patterns that led to my thinking such things.

I could not imagine this man yelling, or speaking down to a client. Furthermore, I could not imagine working with a more qualified, level headed professional to seek mental health services from.
by Njtchrmn xxx.xxx.76.100
March 06, 2014
I am the author of the negative review below. I stumbled across this site again and I find it interesting that Bob wrote his own sort of cautionary tale about negative reviews, including the libelous reference to potential reviewers being drug abusers or engaging in other sorts of self-destructive behavior.

Bob asks that you contact his peers to get a sense of what type of therapist he is. That is fair. I also agree that it is very hard to judge a therapist based on internet reviews, good or bad.

For that reason, and despite my obvious emotional connection to the situation, I did not use adjectives or colorful language to describe him, his therapeutic techniques, or the particularly bad session that ended my treatment with him.

I described the substance of the conversation, the abrupt change in tone, and what Bob said to me. The descriptive and emotional portion of my review is my reaction to the language and tone that he used. It was my hope that it would give an accurate context for the things with which I was struggling and my reaction to a therapist demonstrating aggressive behaviors similar to those for which I was seeking treatment.

Though I cannot be sure, I believe Bob remembers the incident and knows exactly who I am.

I can provide more detail. As I left the check on the table and walked out the door, Bob shouted, "I'll send you a referral." I said, "I don't need one." He shouted, "I'll send it anyway," and slammed the door.

Is that indicative of his typical behavior? No, of course not. Usually he's calmly talking about Buddhism or gurus and other eastern philosophical perspectives. (If you don't like that, he's not for you).

But, the abrupt and unexpected shift he displayed toward me was particularly damaging in light of the reason for me seeking treatment.

I wrote an e-mail to Bob that night after he slammed the door and yelled at me. I got no response. In my e-mail I said that I did not know what I did or said to make him angry. I then detailed why I now believed that his office was no longer a safe place for me.

It is almost exactly four years since that incident. I do not think of it often, but when I do I get flashbacks that send me into a bad place. One thing I know for sure is that it is not my fault that I feel this way. It is not my fault that it happened.

If you think this review or my previous one sounds like the rantings of a malcontent with no credibility, then that is fine. If you had a great experience with Bob, fantastic, I'm glad it worked out for you. If you're looking for various patient perspectives and you want to consider mine, go ahead.

Whatever your decision, just know that I am not a drunk, druggie, abusive person, criminal, parolee, predator, or any other negative label that Bob may conjure. I am a person struggling with the thoughts and emotions that run through my head. I'm a good person, a good lawyer, and, most importantly, I am honest and trustworthy.
by NJATTORNEY xxx.xxx.19.114
February 10, 2014
Did you notice a foul odor when you arrived at this provider's office?
Not at all, their office smelled fantastic!
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Fairly Easy
Did this provider thoroughly explain the risks and benefits of your treatment?
Yes, I felt informed when I left
Did this provider promise services he/she couldn't provide?
Not at all! They exceeded my expectations
Did this provider show attention to detail?
Yes, I've never had to worry about them missing any important information
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.253.108
January 13, 2013
Does this provider remember you by name?
Every single time, even if it's been months since my last appointment!!
Would you refer this provider to a family or friend?
Yes, I'm going tell everyone about them. I absolutely love this place!
Did this provider show attention to detail?
Yes, I've never had to worry about them missing any important information
Does this provider have a good professional reputation within your community?
Yes, they are known for being good at what they do
Was this provider's office clean?
Yes everything was neat and sterile
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.253.108
January 09, 2013
My name is Bob Jaskiewicz and I am the owner of Montclair Health Associates. I have been in business now near 30 years. I am writing to all readers of reviews from this website. People come in to see a therapist for many reasons; some are angry, some hurt, some sad. Some truly want help- others are forced into treatment by his/her family, spouse, significant others. One way to avoid getting help is to be so angry that another person is blamed and an attempt at character assassination takes place. Unfortunately, on this web site, there is limited responsibility to the writer of a review. I have no control over what happened in a person's past, and no control over what is written on this site. Neither you nor I can reach the folks who write a review and submit. Though some folks are kind enough to write about his/her successes, I would suggest you contact me or my peers should you have any doubts about what kind of therapist I am based on the reviews on this website. I can not, because of confidentiality laws, comment on either the "good" or "bad" reviews. Anyone can say anything they want about me here and there's nothing I can do about that. You, as a reader, can not know anyone's mental status, his/her personality traits, or personal history. You can not know whether the author of the post is a criminal, drug abuser, hero, or simply a good person. Though the intent of this website is to inform potential clients of my skills, please find out for yourself and form your own opinion. I've checked many of my peers' reviews. I know that they may see hundreds of clients a year (especially psychiatrists) and may have 1-2 negative reviews. No one wants a negative review . I just ask that you take percentages of clients seen over 30+ years into account. All the best to you, Bob Jaskiewicz
by Bob Jaskiewicz
November 25, 2011
I have to agree with the review of the negative reviews; the dissatisfied write-ups run so counter to my experience that I felt I needed to add something to give a wider view. First of all, a disclosure. I know Bob not as a therapy client, but as a therapist who has consulted with Bob on my own work. This, in my view, gives me a sense both of how Bob thinks about and approaches client concerns, in addition to experiencing the way he deals with me personally as someone coming to him for assistance. I have been impressed by the way Bob is able to show patience with me when I'm stuck and not seeing something right in front of me. Without exception he is able to point out a different way of thinking, while being understanding and never critical about why I was stuck. I am aware of how hard he works to stay up to date on the most current developments in the profession; his constant learning has benefitted me in terms of the knowledge he can pass along, in addition to being an everpresent example to me of how a therapist should persist in training. Obvioulsy I can't speak to anyone's experience but my own, and I realize that even the most understanding and wise therapist may still not be a fit for absolutely everyone. At the same time I have give my honest opinion that I would not hesitate to recommend anyone to Bob who is ready to do the hard work of self-examination, be it a client looking for a therapist, or a therapist looking for supervision and consultation.
by paulcaver
March 14, 2010
As a very satisfied client of Bob Jaskiewicz, I feel compelled to write in response to the two very strange critical postings on this site about Bob. I cannot imagine what compelled these people to write such vicious comments! In addition to being very professional, Bob has been very kind and warm throughout my therapy with him. Prior to starting therapy with Bob, I had seen several other therapists, and by far Bob has been the most helpful to me. His blend of professionalism and caring, along with his many skills with therapy methods, has helped me so much. I was referred to Bob by a co-worker who highly recommended him based on how much he helped her with some very difficult personal issues. I say don't turn away from Bob based on those strange postings. We all bring our baggage to therapy, and maybe some people can only see their baggage instead of the real therapist who's there.
by Betterandbetter
March 13, 2010
After a particularly bad few weeks, he explained to me how I needed to show more compassion for myself. The word "compassion" is in a large picture frame over his head. I explained near the end of a session how I was becoming opposed to psychiatric medications and how I felt like if I explained my feelings to the psychiatris my medications would just be manipulated like I was some sort of science experiment. He yelled "Stop it" several times and screamed that the doctor was his friend and he wouldn't treat me like that and I should just tell the doctor how I was feeling. He was so loud and angry, just like the abusive boss I had told him so much about. I left the check and told him, "Thanks for the compassion." Looking at this in words does not do justice how much damage this has done. I will never trust anyone with my feelings again. It has turned me off to the whole process. Stay away from this man.
by njattorney
February 08, 2010
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