Robert J Fox, PhD

One of the few psychodynamic psychologists around, and probably the best, Dr. Fox has been instrumental in helping me to work through the past and move on to the future. I can’t say enough about him. He has unconditional positive regard for me, is empathetic, compassionate, and everything one would want in a confidant.
Highly recommend.

My child has been seeing Dr. Fox for many years and although there are times when I think Dr. Fox could do a better job (and we’ve had some heated disagreements), I have yet to doubt that he doesn’t have my child’s best interest at heart. Keep in mind that «therapy» isn’t exact science or success and failure able to be measured black and white like a surgeon removing a tumor.
Show me a therapist that hasn’t been sued and I’ll show you a therapist who’s new to the profession or avoids patients with crazy parents. With his limited availability due to high demand, I like to believe that Dr. Fox continues to deal with my child’s «crazy divorced parents» and has not dropped my child for an «easier» patient because he truly cares about my child. Either that or there are crazier parents out there. Dr. Fox might not be the right therapist for you but don’t automatically avoid him because of a lawsuit in 2007.
It’s the parent’s responsibility to search for the best therapist FOR THEIR CHILD. And let’s also address the elephant in the room — the best therapist do not accept insurance and are «cash only». Unless you can afford to pay cash, our options are limited. Dr. Fox has been a good match for my child and we can afford his fees/​accepts our insurance which allows my child to see him twice weekly.

I would recommend Dr. Fox without hesitation. He was my daughter’s therapist during a difficult child custody case. There were no winners or losers in the case, save for my daughter. His therapy allowed her to come to terms with the situation she faced, in a healthy and beneficial manner. Dr. Fox established an effective rapport with her which allowed her to discuss her feelings in a safe, supportive environment.

I read these reviews with dismay, as this man has been helpful (so far) to my son. I will look for the things you mentioned but frankly, I am just not seeing any of it.

We have found this therapist to be unorganized, unethical and uncooperative! He has caused a great deal of harm to our family through his unethical practices and through my research, I have found that we are not the first family that has been hurt.
Fox was sued in civil court, San Diego, for favoring one parent over the other and had to pay out a hefty settlement. I am sure there will be some that will compliment this therapist., especially if you are the favored parent. Unfortunately, the child is always the victim.
Don’t be fooled by his training, experience or specialty. Beware! If you have a personal story that you would like to share with me please feel free to leave a message and contact me with your own experiences. Thank you for the messages of support you have already left!
Opinions are relative but facts are undisputable. There are plenty of great therapists out there, don’t take a chance with this one. For more information, look up Robert Fox’s negligence case yourself. See below:
Case Title: STABILE vs FOX, PH. D
Case Number: 656 129 Case Location: San Diego
Case Type: Civil Date Filed: 09/​14/​1992
Category: A60512 Negligence