I was scammed $700 by a questionable psychiatrist.

I never should have seen this guy at all. He's a crook. He asked me all these inappropriate questions about my sex life at my first appointment with him. I feel so violated. His name is DR. Henry Woodworth. His website is drwoodworth.com. He works out of Northville, Michigan, USA. I've never liked psychiatrists to begin with, now I really hate them. I wish I was dead, but I really don't know a good way to kill myself, so I'll just keep on living and suffering. If you live in Michigan, do NOT see this guy. And he always wants you to pre pay him before the appointment. I'm so angry!!!!!

[Hb2003]

I am so sorry about that what he did is disgusting and despicable he shouldn’t be asking those questions after all you need help for mental health . It makes me so angry that people do this

[Reader2021]

Report him to the government. File a lawsuit for sexual harassment. I don’t want to see anything bad happen to you. Please don’t do anything drastic. I’m so glad you posted. I’m here for you for whatever support I can provide.

[Hidden in reply to Reader2021]

Thanks, I don't know how to go about doing those things. I'm such a mess these days, I can't think straight at all. This is going to sound really crazy and gross, but after I saw him, for some reason I can't get myself to take a shower. It's like I don't want to be naked for any reason, and last month I had a panic attack taking a shower where I felt like I was drowning. I know that's TMI , I feel so traumatized by a lot of things that have happened to me, I just wish I was dead, I can't take anymore.

[goldieoldie in reply to Hidden]

Please dont give up this man masquerading as a psychiatrist sounds very dubious,and appears to be a sexual predator ;in other words he is abusing a code of ethics and you should seek a womens organisation that campaign against this type of treatment -im in the uk and obviously dont know much about counteracting this sort of behaviour-------always check to see if they the people(medical)are who they claim to be-----IM so sorry this has happened to you ,when you are trying so hard to get yourself together and help for mental health-----if you want to talk more im more than willing to listen--i have been sexually abused at an early age ,among other things--please dont despair,sending you good wishes and to let you know I care and ub=nderstand!!

[Truth75 in reply to Hidden]

I would like to talk with you. The same thing happened to me with this guy over 30 years ago when he was fairly new. Did you report him? I never did, but would like to.

[Hidden in reply to Truth75]

You had this doctor too??? I never did report him. Maybe I should go to the police station and say something. I only saw him twice. He has two books of mine I left behind. I want my books back. I wonder if he kept them or maybe he sold them for the money. He wanted me to try Ketamine. I decided not to.

[Truth75 in reply to Hidden]

Yes. Do you have an email address where I can talkbwith you privately?

[Hidden in reply to Truth75]

There is a private chat option on here. You have to follow a person first, and then you can send me a private message. Feel free to do so with me. I’m curious about what your experience was like with this doctor. Thanks again. 🙂

[Roxylox]

Just seen your previous post which certainly explains your anger! Very unethical, I have never been asked such questions. Money he charged was exorbitant. Don't think you should let a bad experience with some put you off others. I suppose I am lucky to have a good one. I'm never too happy when I have to see one of his team and not him.

[samack]

Report him to the Michigan medical board. They should know he's a predator.

[Hidden in reply to samack]

I’m thinking about talking about the experience to the local police. At least make them aware of this person.

[samack in reply to Hidden]

This is not a police matter. It is a matter if unethical professional behavior. The state board can internally investigate and choose to admonish him in some way. This at the least is a great humiliation to a doctor. And if others have or will report him, he will be in deeper doo doo. They'll take his license to practice away.

[Hidden in reply to samack]

Okay, thank you for the tip.

[Hidden]

That's bad. Sorry you had that experience. I always interview with my mental health professionals before deciding to work w/ them. Can you ask your regular medical doc for some recommendations?

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I’m seeing a much better doctor now who accepts my insurance. That post was from about a year ago. I really want my damn money back but he did see me and evaluated me. But he was horrible.