Inept is the only word that comes to mind to explain my experience with this practitioner. I credentialed for Level of education and academic institution. I then cross referenced for reviews and discovered several negative reviews from seemingly disgruntled clients.
Of approximately 20 therapists I contacted for appointment, Dr. Hill was the only one to respond with availability. Satisfied with her credentials regardless of the negative reviews, my wife and I began our counseling efforts. I soon realized that I should have trusted the reviews.
I forewarned of my specific suspicions of my spouse potentially being BPD with Pathological Narcissism in particular. From the onset, Dr. Hill seemed to be lost for comprehension of what I was speaking of. Aware that most therapists have little to no experience with BPD, I inquired if she could help me with this and she affirmed. After my 1st individual session, I was compelled to ask Dr. Hill to brush up on BPD/Pathological Narcissism as it was evident I knew far more than she seemed to know about the personality disorder from my independent studies. During our next solo appointment, Dr. Hill read from a diagnostic text book that Narcissism was "the persistent need for accolades" and closed the text book. For those of you who believe you are married to or otherwise in a relationship with a Narcissist, you know full well that a persistent need for accolades is the most mild, innocent conduct your spouse/partner engages in and if that were the be all of their behavior, you wouldn't be seeking help from a therapist.
What disturbs me most is as mentioned, I forewarned Dr. Hill of my Wife's seamless expert ability to manipulate and mislead (hallmark signs of Pathological Narcissism) so that she could recognize and when necessary counter with appropriate questions/statements to suss out deception and lies. To my dismay and in utter disbelief over 2 joint in-person sessions, I watched my wife effortlessly play Dr. Hill like a fiddle. Dr. Hill allowed my wife to dominate & control each session with disjointed ramblings taking up the vast majority of each of the sessions. I even told Dr. Hill that my wife's strategy would be to distract from the real issue(s) plaguing our marriage. Regrettably, Dr. Hill never took control of the sessions and all too often followed my wife's ulterior lead down a rabbit hole of deception.
Seemingly unwilling to engage in highly charged sessions, Dr. Hill had the audacity after only approximately 120 minutes to make the claim that she "didn't see any Narcissism", concluded our therapy and recommended a mediation therapist. Just like you can't diagnose Narcissism in just 2 sessions, you can't rule it out that quickly either. In fact, it is well known that a Narcissist will attend sessions already prepped & primed to throw even the most experienced personality disorder experts off their game. My wife made child's play of Dr. Hill. Exactly what I forewarned her of.
More frustrating, the primary reason for my seeking help never even came to light during our sessions.
My assessment of Dr. Hill based on her West Lake Village location and overall demeanor is that her comfort zone lies in being paid to listen to unhappy housewife's married to wealthy men with the typical complaint that their husband's don't love them anymore. Dr. Hill seemed unwilling to leave her comfort zone and certainly didn't put forth the effort necessary to even begin to understand the etiology of the issues plaguing my marriage. It was abundantly clear that Dr. Hill's sandbox lies well outside the realm of personality disorder.
I do not recommend this therapist to anyone who believes they may be dealing with a Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) spouse.
I am a discerning, skeptical previous patient of Dr. Patricia Hill and must dispute everything Anna Banana has stated. Dr. Hill is a caring, soft-spoken and well-educated ballast of emotional support. While styles of therapists and tastes of patients may vary, Dr. Hill provides quality care and support that certainly the vast majority of those seeking help will appreciate.
It's tough enough to seek out help. To have unstable, armchair critics vomit up blatant untruths about a quality, seasoned professional therapist simply because of their own baggage is not helpful. Read the other reviews of this "Banana" person and you'll note a clear bias.
My experience with Dr. Hill has been life changing! She has been consistent with kindness, knowledge and encouragement. Thankful for her concern and follow up, throughout my treatment. It’s with the upmost gratitude, that I highly recommend Dr. Patricia Hill. She actively involves her care with my physician and specialists. Truly amazing to have her dedication with my health & wellness. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
