Bay Psychiatric Associates | TMS and Ketamine in San Francisco

Sep 2024

I don't think it was an accident. Most likely it was positive karma that I have such a great psychiatrist. She is the greatest. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Kaila Compton to receive ketamine therapy for my depression and anxiety about three years ago. Ever since, she has been a lot more than a doctor to me. I have had a crisis a few times. She fullly stood with me. She is the main reason I have managed to make it so far. She has made herself available to me during emergencies. I always had permission to contact her, even when I didn't have an appointment with her. I am very vulnerable to external stimuli due to my emotional sissues. She has been my number one supporter. I feel much better and safer every since she has been my psychiatrist. She means a lot to me. I perceive her as a gift from God. Sometimes I wonder if she is an angel in human form. PS: Soon after I started seeing Dr. Compton, I have been through hell because I live in a senior and I and a bunch of other residents have been constantly harrassed, intimidated, humiliated, etc. by the management. This could cause emotional suffering for anyone, let alone someone who has an emotional disability already. My depression, anxiety, and sleep disorder started getting worse and worse. Plus, I started feeling scared and paranoid all the time. I have also started experiencing memory loss, severe tension headaches, and even stomach issues. During this time, she adopted a very responsible attitude in terms of feeling obliged to help me through this ordeal. She played a major role in me keeping my sanity. It was due to her sympathy and empathy that I managed to survive, because according to her, I was about to have a nervous breadown as a result of this. She mentioned I was on the verge of having one. From the bottom of my heart, I thank God for having her. Her actions and services in the line of duty and especially humanity are noteworthy. She has a heart of gold, most undoubtably. I believe she is a symbol of pride for the world of psychiatry in America.

Jul 2024

Through the recommendation of my PCP, I scheduled an appointment with Doctor Pennybaker of Bay Psychiatric Associates for 7/30. The office called back asking to reschedule for August, promising I'd receive an appointment confirmation email. Weeks later, I'd received no confirmation email AND I received a reminder for my 7/30 appointment. Assuming this information meant my appointment hadn't been rescheduled, I got up early for my appointment--and the doctor never showed. When I called Pennybaker's office, I was told the appointment *was* indeed rescheduled for August but couldn't explain why I had received no confirmation for the new appointment, nor why I had received a reminder for the old appointment.

Jul 2024

I have been suffering with chronic and extreme fatigue for over a year as a result of long Covid. I was sleeping 14 hours a day, I could no longer work out, and I couldn't do simple everyday things, like the laundry, without becoming extremely tired after. I was incredibly frustrated by the time I found Bay Psychiatric Associates, in particular Dr. Davea. Dr. Davea has absolutely changed my life. She listened to my concerns, conducted regular check-ins and developed a systematic and holistic solution to my problem. I now have more energy than I have had in years and I'm seeing mental health improvements as well. I cannot thank Dr. Davae enough and highly recommend this group.