Reaching out for therapy often comes after a lot of internal debate. Many people visit this page just to understand what working with a professional practice actually looks like before taking any action.
Thinking about therapy — but not ready to decide yet?
This page is simply to help you see whether working with Reed Counseling Specialists might be the right next step. No pressure. No obligation.
This practice is a good fit if you or your teen
Are Seeking individual outpatient therapy for adults or adolescents.
Are able to attend sessions regularly and use therapy as a structured, weekly support.
Are looking to work with a fully licensed, experienced clinician with a strong background in mental health and substance use treatment, and want care that goes beyond surface-level coping strategies.
Are experiencing concerns such as anxiety, mood changes, stress, life transitions, identity development, family strain, or long-standing patterns that haven’t shifted despite insight or effort.
Prefer the flexibility and consistency of secure telehealth, allowing therapy to fit into real life without sacrificing quality of care.
Want to work in a professional, boundaried therapeutic setting that prioritizes ethical, evidence-informed practice.
Are able to manage safety and daily functioning between sessions.
Live in a state where our clinicians are licensed to practice.
This practice may not be the right fit for you or your teen if you:
Are currently experiencing a mental health crisis or need immediate, emergency, or on-call support
Require frequent support between sessions, crisis management, or intensive monitoring beyond scheduled appointments
Need court-involved, forensic, custody-related, or mandated therapy
Are seeking a higher level of care, such as intensive outpatient (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP), residential, or inpatient treatment
Are seeking treatment primarily for severe mental illness that requires specialized, multidisciplinary care, such as schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders
Need ongoing case management, advocacy, or wraparound services rather than outpatient psychotherapy
Are looking for coaching, advice-based support, or informal check-ins rather than structured therapy
Are not able to safely manage daily functioning between sessions
These boundaries allow us to provide focused, ethical outpatient therapy within the scope of our licensure and training. When a different level or type of care is needed, we encourage individuals to seek services that can best support their needs.
If you’re currently in crisis:
If you or your teen are experiencing immediate safety concerns, this practice may not be the right resource. Please contact local emergency services or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) for immediate support.
What working with us is like
Therapy is structured, focused, and collaborative, with clear goals and pacing
Sessions are grounded in clinical training and experience, not scripts or one-size-fits-all approaches
You don’t need to share everything at once — therapy moves at a pace that supports safety and progress
Telehealth sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform, allowing consistency without added travel or logistics
How it works
1. You review this page to see whether working with our practice feels like a possible fit
2. You send a brief message or email to let us know what you’re looking for (no clinical details needed)
3. We respond with next steps, availability, and any additional information you may need
4. Reaching out does not commit you to therapy. It’s simply a starting conversation.
If this feels like a possible fit…
You’re welcome to reach out with a brief message.
You don’t need to include personal or clinical details at this stage.