Understand what is happening inside your mind
Many people seek therapy when stress, anxiety, low mood, or relationship challenges start affecting daily life. Others come to understand past experiences, process transitions, or get support through overwhelming periods.
Whatever brings you here, therapy provides a grounded and structured space to understand patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behavior. You do not need to have everything figured out before starting. We meet you where you are.
How therapy at ALTA MH works
Our clinicians combine modern therapeutic approaches with a warm, collaborative style. Sessions focus on building insight and practical coping tools that can be used in real life.
You and your therapist decide together what you want to focus on, what progress looks like for you, and how fast to move. Care always adapts to your needs and pace.
“Everyone I’ve interacted with has been kind, understanding, and truly listened to what I was going through. They don’t rush appointments and take the time to make sure you feel supported and heard.”
- Olga, patient at ALTA MH.
What therapy can help with
Anxiety and excessive worry
Trauma and PTSD
ADHD-related challenges
Substance use concerns
and more...
Burnout and perfectionism
Relationship and family stress
Grief and loss
Emotional processing
Depression and low motivation
Gender dysphoria
Life transitions
Emotional regulation and coping skills
If you are unsure where your symptoms fit, we will guide you through during your first appointment.
What individual therapy includes
Therapy at ALTA MH integrates several evidence-based and experiential approaches, depending on the provider and your goals. These may include:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Helps you understand how thoughts influence emotions and behavior, and teaches practical tools to break unhelpful cycles.
Mindfulness and grounding techniques
Simple, effective strategies to calm the nervous system and increase emotional stability.
Psychoeducation
Clear explanations about symptoms, stress responses, emotions, and patterns so you understand what is happening and why.
Trauma-informed counseling
A gentle approach that helps you process difficult experiences without pushing beyond your readiness.
Breathing techniques
Useful for anxiety, panic symptoms, overwhelm, and strengthening mind-body awareness.
Compassion-focused and strengths-based work
Supports emotional resilience, self-esteem, and a sense of internal stability.
Integration with medication management when needed
If therapy and medication work best together, your therapist can collaborate with ALTA MH psychiatric providers for coordinated care.
Therapy for relationships, family, and couples
ALTA MH offers in-person couples and family counseling. These sessions help partners or family members improve communication, navigate conflict, understand emotional patterns, and support healthier dynamics at home.
This service is available in-person only. Duration and frequency are tailored to each family.
Therapy that reflects who you are
Our team includes clinicians with additional training in:
• Perinatal and postpartum mental health
• Parenting support
• Trauma-focused care
• Gender identity and sexuality counseling
• Integrative and holistic approaches
• Somatic and mindfulness-based methods
Every provider brings a slightly different style, but all focus on building a supportive and respectful relationship where you feel understood.
Why choose therapy at ALTA MH
Most clinics offer therapy. ALTA MH offers therapy with time, attention, and individualized care that is becoming rare in larger systems.
People choose us because we provide:
• A calm, private clinic setting with a small and attentive team
• Warm, thoughtful, and collaborative therapists
• Integration with psychiatry when helpful
• Support for complex presentations including trauma and co-occurring conditions
• Options for health, life, and parenting coaching when daily routines need support
• Perinatal and postpartum support
• In-person and telehealth sessions
• Accepting new patients, working with your insurance directly
What to expect at your first session
Your first visit focuses on understanding your concerns and learning what you are hoping to change.
Step 1: Conversation and history
You and your therapist talk about your symptoms, experiences, stressors, and goals. There is no pressure to share everything at once.
Step 2: Clarifying what you need
Your therapist helps identify patterns, strengths, and areas of focus. This may include your emotional responses, relationships, routines, or past experiences.
Step 3: Creating a plan
You decide together what your therapy plan looks like. This includes session frequency, approaches that fit your style, and tools you want to build.
Step 4: Beginning the work
Therapy is a gradual process. You move at a pace that feels manageable while making steady progress toward feeling more grounded, resilient, and connected.
Insurance and payment
We work directly with your insurance. Many therapy services are covered, though coverage varies by plan. Some specialized services, such as certain coaching or testing options, may be self-pay.
If you have questions about coverage, call us and we will check your benefits before your appointment.
Learn more about accepted insurance plans at ALTA MH.
Frequently asked questions
Related services
Comprehensive evaluations and thoughtful medication support tailored to your needs, preferences, and goals.
Coaching that supports sleep, nutrition, motivation, routines, and more balanced family life.
Creyos assessments measure attention, memory, processing speed, problem-solving, and other thinking skills.
OligoScan evaluates tissue levels of minerals and heavy metals to identify imbalances that may impact mood, energy, or cognition.
Ready to begin therapy?
We are accepting new patients and can often schedule first appointments quickly.