Dr. Christine Forest, MD

Dr. Forest was prescribing a medication for my close relative with a dose that was much higher than the recommended dose. She prescribed this dose for several years. My relative ended up in the hospital with a mental health emergency where the doctors discovered that the cause of his several mental health symptoms were due to the inappropriate high dose being prescribed by Dr. Forest.

I've been seeing Dr. Forest for nearly a decade and she's guided the course of my life in profoundly positive ways. She's engaged in each session, and offers coping mechanisms and strategies which I call "tools in my toolkit" for life, family, career, and relationships. She's incredibly smart/educated and keeps up on all the latest developments in her field. Dr. Forest is especially well suited for creative professionals, ambitious women, and those of us dealing with trauma and grief (past and present). She's not afraid to say it like it is--in a deeply empathetic way--and offers 'tough love' advice when appropriate, which I appreciate. For those who complain that she's sometimes late for sessions, my attitude is the opposite: I like that she's not so rigid and human like the rest of us. As someone with ADHD and other neurodivergent issues, I too struggle with time management. If I could, I'd give Dr. Forest six stars. Blessed to be among her clients.

Dr. Forest is highly unprofessional. She had a last minute cancellation our first session and was late to every session after. During our sessions, which were via ZOOM due to covid, she was visibly reading and responding to text messages. When I made mention of this she dropped me as a patient and canceled my next appointment knowing I had no other care and arranged my insurance around her care. Find someone else.

Dr Forest cares so much about her patients that she sometimes doesn’t hang up at the end of your hour because there’s turmoil or upsetting conversation and she stays with each of us even if our time is up I don’t have a problem waiting for the one person who cares and knows what’s important for each of us. Appreciate whatever time you get with her... There is no one better! She should get 10 stars! ???????????????????? LS

Dr. Christine Forest is an eg of what psyctrs should be. She is not only a good listener, empathetic & caring, but also v. adept at cutting through the b.s. if you try to play that hand. She gets to the point, unlike many who make you repeat what you have already said multiple times. She helps gets past the past, instead of indulging in it. She is conservative in her prescriptions, usually spot on. Never dropped a session for lack of time in the middle of a subject. Very grateful.

I have seen several psychiatrists over the years and Dr. Forest is by far the best. She listens, offers advice, and is personable. 4 stars because she is often running late for patients. I've waited 30 min past my appt before and she's always late for the person after me.