Assessment & Treatment Associates

My husband completed an assessment with Natasha Holian-Ryan at Assessment & Treatment Associates in Mountlake Terrace, and it was full of serious errors. She included false information, even after we provided proof. She ignored court orders and omitted all the documentation we submitted to correct the report. We were told the report would be amended the next business day—in March. It’s now June, and the second version we finally got a few days ago is still VERY misleading and harmful. We contacted CEO Steve Uhrich, and the only response we got was that he “trusts Natasha”—despite clear evidence of negligence. Since then, we’ve been ignored. This agency should not be trusted. They are money hungry, do not go here.

The attorney general should know about this place. I went in for a non-court-ordered assessment, in order to prepare myself for pre-trial. Unfortunately, these facilities are some of the only ones that will take State insurance. This is why it is such a scam. This is why they get away with all the crap they get away with. It is an utterly broken system. Assessment & treatment associates is not in it to help people. Kelley Colbert ( the woman taking my assessment) barely says hello as I walk in. We sit down, and she begins to ask me questions. She asks me questions about my charge, and then looks at a separate charge that has nothing to do with the assessment. When I explained to her specific charge is not relevant to this assessment she yells, " IM JUST TRYING TO MY JOB!" ( Well honey... You clearly aren't, because you aren't allowed to ask me about charges that have nothing to do with the assessment). Keep in mind, I was very kind and level-headed during the entire questioning. At the end of the assessment she states that her recommendation will be to complete a full day class, and for counseling sessions. And that is it. A week later I speak with my attorney, who goes over Kelly's recommendation. It turns out that Kelly had tacked on a 6-month rehab that I knew nothing about, that she never mentioned during my assessment. Joke's on you Assessment & Teatment associates! Not only did I get my refund, but the judge dismissed my case. What you did was awful. These are the kinds of places that make me want to become avictim advocate. These are the kinds of places that make me want to stand up for vulnerable people. Because you will get taken advantage of from people like this. You better believe I'll be making public comment about your company to city council, and writing letters to our state representatives. We must abide by a broken system, but it does not mean we cannot fight it. Good luck y'all. Best, be sure, I have told both of my lawyers and their division to never send their clients to this place. Every public defender in King county knows that assessment facilities are all bad, but now they know that this one is really bad.

I've had an outstanding experience with ATA and I highly recommend their services should you ever need them. Not just if you get a DUI or similar offense, but if you ever feel you need help with a substance issue. Fantastic. Professional. Caring. Prompt. Effective. Among the adjectives I think of. I worked with the Mountlake Terrace team. I felt welcome and at ease the moment I walked into the office. Staff are always super professional, friendly, and confidential. Evaluation was professional and respectful. I felt very comfortable speaking freely with my evaluator. ATA were great about accommodating my schedule, and especially considering my transportation needs while my DL was suspended. Group sessions were confidential, very cordial, and we discussed very relevant info that I found applicable to my daily life. Very responsive, and they always provided required reports promptly with plenty of time for my court dates. Shout out particularly to Alex, Winston, Lily, Jan, and Gary! Definitely recommend.