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Dr. David Ransen, PHD
Marriage & Family Therapy
Dr. David Ransen, PHD is a marriage & family therapist in Gainesville, FL. He is accepting new patients.
3.3 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (24 reviews)
Practice
104 N Main St Gainesville, FL 32601Make an Appointment
Care Philosophy
"After 38 years of clinical experience and 12 years' post-doctoral training, my specialties are marriage/couples counseling; psychotherapy for individuals; hypnotherapy; and parenting consulting. Unlike other therap..."
- Dr. David Ransen, PHD
At a Glance
- Low Wait TimesPatients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Ransen's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ransen
3.3
24 ratings, 7 with a written review
| 5 star | 54% | 54% |
| 4 star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 42% | 42% |
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David always finds ways to fit me in. I don’t keep a regular schedule and sometimes will go months between appointments but it doesn’t feel like we spend the session playing catch up. We just dive right in as if no time has past. I can reach out anytime and there is always an availability within in 48 hours which is amazing.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 25, 2021
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Paid $250 for a consultation and then said he could not treat my problem.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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none – Jul 22, 2018
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he made a big difference in life getting easier
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't explain conditions well
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St Petersburg – Apr 23, 2018
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No waiting ever. We always get more time than we expect, at no additional cost. Dr. Ransen seems to have vast experience and knowledge in how to repair marriages.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jim in Boca Raton, FL – Apr 15, 2016
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My husband and I had seen two marriage counselors in our 18 years of marriage. They mostly listened and took notes. They were no help at all.
Dr. Ransen was an awesome breath of fresh air. He seemed to have little interest about past problems. He mostly asked about what our marriage would look like if we were happy again. At the end of each session, he gave us tiny homework assignments designed to make that future come true.
It's been 10 months, and we're doing great! After 4 sessions!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jan in Brooklyn, NY – Dec 13, 2015
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Other marriage counsellors just listened, week after week, while we argued.
Dr. Ransen kept us so busy creating solutions that we had no time to argue. After just 4 sessions we knew we were done, and he was happy.
Now we're back home in Toronto, and everything has changed for the better!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Janine in Toronto – Dec 07, 2015
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I was pretty skeptical that I could stop smoking after 30 years, but nothing worked. Since my one hypnotherapy session, I have had no cravings at all, not even with coffee or drinks. Eight months have gone by, and I figure that I will never pick up another cigarette. My wife is very happy, and I'm happy.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Brian D. in Pompano Beach, FL – Dec 05, 2015
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Ransen to family and friends is 3.2916667 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
After 38 years of clinical experience and 12 years' post-doctoral training, my specialties are marriage/couples counseling; psychotherapy for individuals; hypnotherapy; and parenting consulting. Unlike other therapists, couples cobiography
Trained in psychology (Ph.D. from Cornell University, 1979), Dr. David Ransen has mastered numerous areas of psychology and human development during his 38-year career. He earned his second degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern...read moreMarriage & Family Therapy
Individual Counseling
Mental Health
Brief Therapy Institute|catholic Charities|spectrum Health
Residency Hospital, 2007
Focus on Depression
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