Basic Steps Mental Health

There are many counseling approaches practiced in the field. Because of this, take the time to research which approach(es) the person provides. Next, ask yourself if their approach seems like something you will follow. The key is asking, before the first visit, what the person’s theory of healing is. Researching counselors can save you a lot of headaches.

Read Dr. Scott's Insights HERE:
https://basicsteps.life/2026/06/what-to-look-for-in-counseling

If you are looking for a therapist, ask them, “How do we heal?” It is important to find out their theory of healing before you enter their counseling room. Unfortunately, this isn’t the question potential clients ask me; they want to know if their insurance will pay the bill.

I ask you to decide one of two things: to do it the cheap way or the proper way. And, in fact, the proper way can be cheaper in the long run.

Read Dr. Scott's Insights HERE:
https://basicsteps.life/2026/05/ask-your-therapist-how-do-we-heal

In 2017, I opened Basic Steps Mental Health, a clinic that assists people with mental health issues and issues with substance addiction. What we offer are individual sessions, group sessions, family sessions, an intensive outpatient program, and a partial hospitalization program, which is temporarily on hold. It is a big undertaking offering six hours of treatment five days a week, so we have focused on the others mentioned above. And, oh yeah, we also offer legal assessments.

Read Dr. Scott's Insights HERE:
https://basicsteps.life/2026/04/legal-assessments