Encouragement Institute
Individual and family therapy and divorce coaching for adults and families dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, or relationship struggles, with services across Florida and Colorado.
Sarasota · Telehealth offered
At a glance
- Telehealth
- All sessions conducted online
About
Dr. Katherine Best founded the Encouragement Institute to help people in her local community with grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, and relationship struggles. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience who uses a strengths based approach, and she provides clinical supervision to social workers and marriage and family interns.
- Strengths based approach
- Collaborative divorce model
- EMDR therapy
- Clinical hypnotherapy
Concerns they commonly address
Grief
The practice works with people struggling with grief.
Depression
The practice offers a space for individuals to explore their emotions, develop coping skills, and regain a sense of purpose and joy in life.
Anxiety
The practice helps individuals manage anxiety, develop relaxation techniques, and challenge negative thought patterns.
Addiction
The practice offers an approach to addiction treatment that addresses underlying issues and promotes relapse prevention.
Anger
The practice works with individuals to understand and manage anger and build emotional regulation skills.
Stress and trauma
The practice provides a safe environment for individuals to process their experiences and learn healthy coping mechanisms.
Services
Individual counseling
A collaborative process to address individual needs and challenges and develop coping strategies.
Couples therapy
A safe space for partners to address relationship issues, conflicts, and communication skills.
Family therapy
Sessions aimed at strengthening family bonds and improving communication among family members.
Parenting difficulties
Guidance for parents on challenges from behavioral issues to family dynamics.
Amicable divorce coaching
Support through the decisions and emotions of divorce, with the goal of amicable outcomes.
Book therapy
A curated list of recommended books to support therapy, linked to the practice's bookshop.
Founder
Dr. Katherine Best, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW
Founded the Encouragement Institute after a decade of clinical research in hospital and community settings on depression and suicidality. Has over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and works as a Clinical Supervisor for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Interns. Recently retired as a Supreme Court Family Mediator and now offers divorce coaching.
Insurance, self-pay and costs
Cancellation
A cancellation window of 24 hours or more is requested.
Payment
Payments are expected at time of service, by credit card, debit or HSA, or Zelle.
What to know before contacting
Who it sees
Individuals and families, Young adults.
Care setting
telehealth: All sessions conducted online.
Questions families ask
Can I use telehealth?
Yes. The practice lists telehealth: All sessions conducted online.
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