Paula Best, Psychotherapist in Edmonds, 98020

Paula S. Best, MA, LMHC

Profession(s):
Psychotherapy
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
LMHC - LH60067824

My Approach to Helping

I respect and utilize therapeutic approaches from a variety of perspectives, primarily working from a relational style of therapy. I especially appreciate psychodynamic concepts and the idea of establishing a safe and secure place to help one discover and accept one�s greatest fears and deepest desires.

I believe 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 opportunity for change.

Together, as counselor and client, we will spend time looking at the specific issues that brought you into therapy, as well as looking at the nature of your relationships with important people in your life. These relationships likely contribute to your deepest fears and greatest desires. We will look at how your way of relating enhances and interferes with yourself and the relationships around you, with the ultimate goal to restore hope and freedom in you and your relationships.