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Gary Direnfeld

Gary Direnfeld

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Rating Distribution

Gary Direnfeld has a 1.0 star rating from 1 review; consumers are mostly dissatisfied and recent recommendations say stay away.

Key Takeaways for Future Customers

  • Gary Direnfeld reviews reflect serious customer complaints about counseling conduct.
  • Expect reports of abrasive, bullying behavior and confidentiality concerns.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Multiple complaints cite professional misconduct, a guilty plea, fines, and suspension.
  • Allegations include use of an illegal contract, financial extortion claims, and rude, forceful behavior.

Positive Feedback

No positive feedback is reported in the available reviews.

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Gary Direnfeld - I had him formally charged
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Warning to the public

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AI Highlights
  • The reviewer says he claims to diagnose narcissism and links it to staring in the mirror.
  • They call him ego-driven, blustery, and virtue-signaling.

gary direnfeld claims to be an expert at diagnosing a narcissist and it must be because he stares in the mirror often. I've never met a man more full of bluster and virtue signaling nonsense them him.

He's ego driven and shameless in his desire for recognition. You'd think after being disciplined for professional misconduct he would change but he's only gotten worse

Cons:
  • Hes left hamilton

Preferred solution: Apology

User's recommendation: stay away

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1 comment
Guest

This guy is offering free advice in his new hometown and spends his time fanning the fans of division and hate with his fake virtue signalling. He is appalling

Anonymous
map-marker Grimsby, Ontario

Never go to him for help. He is a BULLY!

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AI Highlights
  • He is not professional, rude, or insensitive.
  • He belittles clients and makes false claims and is abrasive.
  • The reviewer will not return.

I rather put this in point form because if I were to put this in paragraph form... it would be longer than Lord of The Rings.

He is a TERRIBLE PERSON / COUNCILLOR to go to for help.

- he is not professional in any aspect

- is rude

- insensitive

- has a very creey hidden agenda

- instead of working on the problem..

he rather ostracize and belittle his clients

- makes false claims

- is very forceful and EXTREMELY ABRASIVE

- has a huge ego and everything he says is the way it is

- no matter what you say .. he will cut you off and not let you speak

- gets a weird look in his eyes when he upsets people.. it’s almost like he gets joy from others pain ... he’s very very Sadistic , and is a BULLY!

- not confidential at all!

- likes to gang up on one person ..

and literally bully them / puts them down so much.. if someone was already in a weak point in their life ... the way he treats them..

like he could cause major harm.

The list goes on but .. those are just a few things I experienced when I went there.

And never again!

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Anonymous
map-marker Ancaster, Ontario

I had him formally charged

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AI Highlights
  • He pled guilty to 12 misconduct charges.
  • He was fined $5,000 and suspended.
  • He must stop using an illegal contract and complete college courses.
Gary Direnfeld - I had him formally charged

He plead guilty to 12 charges of professional misconduct. Fined $5,000.00 suspended for months, must be mentored by a supervisor of the college, must stop using an illegal contract, ( which he was previously told to never use but failed to adhere to )and must enrol as well as pass courses directed by college I have several documents l can forward if anyone is interested. I can be reached at gregmagri@***.com

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Anonymous
map-marker Cambridge, Ontario

Public vs Direnfeld

AI Highlights
  • The review warns Public vs Direnfeld on Facebook intends to ruin lives.
  • It alleges illegal detainment, financial extortion and harm to families.

Please check out Public vs Direnfeld on Facebook. This man will set out with intent of ruining your life.

His malicious sessions are premised on victim/bully behaviour. If you ever come across this lunatic run in the opposite direction.

From his illegal detainment agreement to financial extortion GD will skip merrily to the bank after extracting your hard earned and possibly meagre funds.

He takes no exception if he destroys your family and your children are not immune to the toxicity that he will impose. The weak link in your family will be transformed into "victim" and rest assured if you disagree with him CAS will be notified.

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2 comments
Guest

Does this Facebook groups still exist? Is there a forum for other ticked off people?

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1381395

https://www.thespec.com/news-story/944****-hamilton-social-worker-gary-direnfeld-facing-two-month-suspension-for-professional-misconduct/ The college of Social Workers finally caught up to this arrogant, narcissistic, abusive and unprofessional man-2 months is not long enough and he's relocated to Keswick now, since his name should be mud in Hamilton now.

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