Paula S. Best m.a. | counseling for individuals and families

Therapeutic Approach:

I come from the perspective that all problems are relational in nature. The counseling process is a relational alliance between therapist and client where issues, problems and struggles can be explored and pursued, creating the possibility for a changed life. Although we will spend time working through the specific issues that brought you into counseling, we will primarily look at the nature of your relationships with the significant people in your life. These relationships are likely the source of your greatest joy and of your deepest struggles. We will explore how your way of relating enhances and interferes with the relationships around you, with the ultimate goal being to restore hope in you and bring freedom in your relationships. By dealing with the source of the problem we will address symptoms as well. I believe that some issues can have a physical component; in such cases, medical consultation will be consulted.