There are many reasons to seek counseling at Bestlife Counseling. Our mental health services provide a safe and judgment-free space for you to discuss and process any emotional or psychological difficulties you may be facing. Our therapists are highly trained professionals who utilize evidence-based approaches to help you improve your well-being and enhance your daily life. At Bestlife Counseling, we believe in a client-centered approach, which means that we tailor our services to meet your needs and goals. We offer individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and couples therapy to provide a range of options that help you feel comfortable and supported. Our mental health services can help you manage and overcome challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, and other mental health concerns. Overall, counseling can help you improve your overall quality of life and well-being by developing coping skills, improving relationships, and cultivating increased self-awareness.

A consultation call is an opportunity to speak directly with your potential therapist to see if you are a good match for counseling together. The relationship between therapist and client is the biggest indicator of change and is extremely important during the therapeutic process. The consultation allows you as the client to see if you feel like the therapist is a good fit for you. We offer free phone consultations for up to 20 minutes.

We have several options for scheduling. You can call, email, or submit the contact form at the bottom of the page. Prior to your appointment, we will send you the initial paperwork to complete online.

Your first session with your therapist will be different from future visits. The initial visit is a period for you and your therapist to get to know each other and get an idea of how to proceed. Future visits will be more of the "working" stage of the therapy process. During the first session you and your therapist will spend time reviewing paperwork, getting an idea of what is bringing you to counseling, and, most importantly, getting to know you!

At Bestlife Counseling, the length of counseling sessions can vary depending on the individual's needs and goals. While some clients may find that a few sessions are sufficient to address their concerns, others may require ongoing sessions for several weeks, months, or even years. Our counselors work collaboratively with each client to determine an effective treatment plan that is tailored to their specific needs. In addition to traditional in-person counseling, we also offer teletherapy sessions, which can provide greater flexibility and convenience for clients with busy schedules or who live in remote areas. Ultimately, the length of counseling at Bestlife Counseling is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for each of our clients.

The main difference is that performance coaching is more directive and is focused specifically on helping to improve performance in sport(s) or performing arts. Just like one has a coach or instructor for their sport or art, performance coaching is for the mental aspects of performance.

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In counseling, we are working together to improve mental health and overall wellness. "Counselors work with clients on strategies to overcome obstacles and personal challenges that they are facing" (American Counseling Association). Common reasons people seek out counseling include, but are certainly not limited to: addiction (alcohol, substance, and process), life transitions and adjustment struggles, mood (anxiety, depression), communication and interpersonal concerns, self-esteem and self-worth, identity, body image concerns, issues with work or school, trauma.

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Both roles are client-centered and collaborative. We seek to form trusting and respectful relationships with all clients. We are here to help guide clients to finding unique solutions that fit for them, rather than "telling" people what to do. Both roles ascribe to high ethical and professional standards and operate on the principle of confidentiality.

Texas law protects the privacy of communications between a client and your clinician. Every effort will be made to keep your evaluation and treatment strictly confidential. In most situations we will only release information about your treatment to others if you sign a written authorization form that meets certain legal requirements.

However, there are limits to confidentiality.

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The limits to confidentiality in the state of Texas are:

• When there is a suspicion of child abuse and/ or abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults.

• If there is suspicion of serious threat of harm to self or harm to others which would affect the health and safety of either yourself and/or others.

• With written authorization of the client or, in the case of death or disability the individuals’ representative.

• If the client waives privilege by bringing charges against the therapist

• Ordered by the court to disclose information

• For consultation with other professionals

• To contact the clients for appointment reminders or information to assist with health care treatments

• To bill and collect payments from clients

• To contact the identified emergency contact person if it is determined if the client’s safety is at risk

If any of these situations arise, your clinician will make every effort to fully discuss it with you before taking action, and will limit disclosure to what is necessary.

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Minor clients should understand their parents have the right to access their records and to be informed of their progress in counseling. Any behavior in minors considered detrimental to the safety of the minor or others will be shared with their parent(s) and/or guardian.

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If participating in a group, confidentiality for all group members is required but it cannot be guaranteed.

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Counseling may be provided in an outside environment on a working equestrian facility so confidentiality may not be guaranteed