If you’re asking yourself this question, chances are something is weighing on you and it may be time to talk with us. It is always better to address small issues before they become larger. Talking with a trained and caring therapist can ensure that you are seeing through a lens that offers truth giving you the skills and confidence to answer questions, solve problems, improve relationships, and move through change or loss with strength and confidence.
Please call us if:
- If you’re feeling sad, hopeless, anxious, overwhelmed, angry, or distressed.
- If you have experienced trauma or loss and it feels difficult to move on.
- If you are concerned that alcohol, drug use, or other behaviors are consuming your life or is interfering with work, school, relationships, or quality of life.
- If thinking about eating or not eating is overwhelming to you.
- If you’re having difficulties making friends or are uncomfortable in social settings.
- If important relationships in your life are not what you want them to be.
- If you have thoughts of self-harm or suicide. (See below)
Important: Call 911 for Life-threating emergencies. If feeling suicidal call: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline @ 1-800-273-8255
Our goal is to have clients obtain the therapy they need and achieve true and lasting healing in their lives. Research shows that counseling is substantially more helpful, and you will have a greater commitment to the counseling process, if you can attend on a regular basis.
We will work with you within our sliding scale rates and fee structure to determine an affordable amount enabling you to keep your appointments consistent and benefitting you the most . Those rates and fees will be determined in advance so you can plan for this investment in your life.
Please click the "Cost" menu item above to see our current rates.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency call 9-1-1.
Life-threating emergencies may include danger of hurting yourself or others, feeling suicidal, overwhelmed, or in direct crisis. Please seek immediate help at your local hospital or if suicidal call:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline @ 1-800-273-8255
Best Life Therapists can help with non-urgent crisis situations and post-crisis therapy.
Please call us to discuss the possibilities.
If you're worried about someone and want to help them, feel free to reach out to us at Best Life Therapists. Mental health problems are treatable and can be overcome if addressed. If you feel there is something off, trust your instincts and ask them how they are doing.
Changes in appearance, behavior, increased alcohol or drug use, isolation or withdrawl are just some symptoms you may notice and should not ignore.
We are licensed marriage and family therapists (MFT) and associates trained in multiple psychotherapy disciplines. MFTs are unique because they are trained in both psychotherapy and family dynamics. This assists with understanding the client’s symptoms in the context of relationships and their interactions. We work with individuals, couples, families or groups and encourage family-based therapy when appropriate.
Choosing a therapist near by offers invaluable benefits starting with their capabilities to address your unique needs. Being local assists therapists with providing personalized support tailored to your circumstances. Proximity allows for easier access to in-person sessions, which can enhance the therapeutic process through face-to-face connection and a deeper understanding of your local environment and its influences on your well-being.
Beyond their expertise, the success of therapy hinges on open communication. Having a therapist who is close by fosters this dynamic by being readily available for regular check-ins, whether in-person or virtual, creating a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing. This collaboration ensures that your treatment aligns with your evolving needs, making the journey toward mental wellness both effective and empowering.
Your first appointment with a therapist is the beginning of a journey toward better mental health, and it’s normal for it to take a few sessions to settle in. Initially, you might not feel fully at ease expressing yourself—that’s expected. Over the first few meetings, your therapist will work to build a foundation of understanding and trust by listening to your concerns, exploring your mental health challenges, and outlining a treatment plan tailored to your goals. By the end of these early sessions, you should start to gain clarity about your issues, feel confident in the path forward, and sense a growing trust in your therapist’s ability to guide you.
Finding the right fit is key, and that hinges on working with a therapist who inspires you to be vulnerable, open, and honest. A good therapist creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel encouraged to share your deepest thoughts. However, if after a few appointments you still feel uncomfortable or disconnected, it’s perfectly okay to consider switching therapists. Your mental health journey is personal, and partnering with a professional you truly click with can make all the difference in achieving meaningful progress.
