Our Story

The journey towards establishing a mental health counseling business was uniquely inspired by the experience of rescuing this shelter dog, Bentley, who immensely struggled with anxiety and health issues due to severe trauma and poor health. Witnessing Bentley's journey to recovery revealed profound parallels between his experiences and those of individuals facing daily mental health challenges. Observing Bentley's progress and eventual recovery, ignited a passion for understanding and supporting mental wellness in both humans and animals. 

Bentley's story is truly inspiring - when he was found, he was terrified of the world; he was fearful of people, other animals, and every environment you could imagine - he was even on anxiety medication when we rescued him from the shelter. He was also extremely lethargic and overweight. With consistent compassion, support, patience, re-training, and changing his diet/exercise routine, he was able to quit taking his medication, overcome his fears through exposure, be happier and healthier, and learn to trust the world again. Similar to Bentley's story, we truly believe here at Live Your Best Life Counseling Services that everyone can overcome and work through their fears, obstacles, and "inner demons"; Everybody has the chance to live their best life, just like Bentley! 

Following our owner's own challenges over the years, it became a core mission of Stephanie's to help others struggling with similar issues. Through truly nurturing her mind, body, and spirit by addressing areas such as proper nutrition, exercise, forming healthy habits and routine, addressing people-pleasing and perfectionism tendencies, finding her true passions, surrounding herself with a like-minded community, and deepening her faith and relationship with God, she was able to find a wholesome and peaceful balance towards a lifestyle that works for her, wanting others to feel similarly. 

At Live Your Best Life Counseling Services, our core focus is holistic well-being, recognizing the interconnectedness of various aspects of health. We emphasize the integration of mental, physical, and spiritual health, acknowledging the direct influence they have on each other. Our approach  acknowledges the significant function mental health plays in our relationship with nutrition, exercise, sleep, underlying health concerns, or even spiritual emptiness, disconnect, uncertainty, and doubt. We understand that without proper attention to these foundational elements, reaching one's fullest potential can be challenging. Therefore, our commitment lies in supporting individuals to achieve holistic wellness by addressing these interconnected facets of life.