Jay R. Solomon, PhD

Dr Solomon was my psychologist briefly and my son’s for many years. He helped my son to accept truths about himself and others and he is probably the most instrumental in taking my son out of victim role and into accountability.
Sessions were sometimes tough and sometimes caused a lot of friction, much needed conversations that allowed my son to get to know himself, see action and result. Dr Solomon became one who cared; a confidante, when my son had little else.
Dr Solomon holds a position of great regard to me and my
son for getting to the tough things and drawing out of my son his own methods in coping, healing and growing into a young man.

I’m writing this review on behalf of my father. He’s 79 years old, and there’s no way he’ll get his own Unilocal account. But I was greatly disturbed by his experience with Dr. Solomon. As a result, I was moved to write this review for him.
Last year my Dad experienced a lot of depression and stress. He was working full time and his marriage with my mother was causing him a lot of grief. In order to work through his grief he started seeing Dr. Solomon for depression, anxiety, and stress.
What follows below is my Dad’s own writing (he wrote this in an email to me):
«I was in the office of Dr. Jay Solomon for a third session of talk therapy. Dr. Solomon was treating me for stress and depression. During this session Dr. Solomon suddenly became very aggressive and even hostile. I was asking him for suggestions and advice on how to relieve stress. He told me that all my past attempts to get rid of or ease my stress were „useless“ and „hopeless.“ In response I then asked him for advice on what I should be doing instead. His answer was: „I’ve already told you.“ But he did not. On my repeated attempts to clarify his advice and suggestions he kept telling me to „Do nothing“ or „Play chess“ (he knew about my chess-​playing hobby).
He continued to repeat the above statements several times. The tone that he took with me was a mocking one. In addition I feel that his advice was completely useless. It is my opinion that Dr. Solomon’s behavior was negligent, unethical and unprofessional. His mocking, sneering, and rude attitude towards me left me in shock and dismay as I left his office. I truly feel he took advantage of me because of my elderly age.
Instead of a healing effect, Dr. Solomon’s treatment has caused entirely the opposite effect. After this session with him I have felt an increase of stress and depression, and I attribute it to the way I was treated by him.»
I’m posting this review as a cautionary experience to others who may be seeking Dr. Solomon’s services. Of course, everyone is different and finding a good therapist is a trial and error kind of thing. However, I’ve noticed that it’s really hard to find reviews on Unilocal that deal with psychologists and other similar specialists. I sincerely believe that posting reviews about mental health providers, counselors, therapists, etc. would benefit anyone looking for guidance on the subject. Hope this review helps at least one person if not more.