Integrated Care with Trailhead Clinic and Love Counseling

Have you been to therapy, but you need think you might need medication support? Is your therapist unable to connect you with a qualified professional about your medications? Or have you been on a psych med and never been connected to a therapist? Research shows that a combination of therapy and medication is a more effective approach to treating mental illness than medication alone.

Love Counseling is partnered with Trailhead Clinic where clients can receive up to 6 weeks/sessions of therapy included with a regular membership. If you are uninsured or paying for therapy out of pocket, you know that attending sessions weekly, can cost at least $400/month. With this service at Trailhead clinics, you only need to pay your initial enrollment fee, as well as your monthly rate (usually around $99/ mo) to receive this benefit.

The cost savings is not the only benefit of enrolling with Trailhead for your mental health needs. Trailhead's staff can coordinate care with the me (DD Love, LMFT) to ensure that you are being treated for the right diagnosis. I am prepared to conduct a thorough assessment of your current symptoms, and research your current medications to ensure that your doctor has the information necessary to prescribe you with the medicine best for your condition. Between Trailhead's available and attentive medical staff, and your included mental health support, this option provides you with some of the most comprehensive mental health care available in our area. Trailhead's staff is well trained to listen to your needs and trust your experience. I am constantly learning and researching based on the needs of clients to gain them access to the best resources available to them. If I don't have the answer, I will find it for you. I have full confidence in the doctors and nursing staff at Trailhead to also be diligent in helping you find the answers you need to start feeling better as soon as possible.

Physical health and mental health are intertwined, or as we say integrated. When the mind is struggling, the body can manifest symptoms including, but not limited chronic pain, heart problems, weight gain and loss, trouble sleeping, etc. Likewise, when your body is experiencing untreated issues, your mental health can suffer. Your brain and digestive system are closely related. Your brain needs proper fuel to function which includes eating a balanced and nutritious diet. A lack of sleep or changes in hormones are often related causes of anxiety and depression. Regular exercise helps our bodies generate all of the necessary chemicals and hormones that help us to regulate our emotions. These examples, among others, are a good reasons for your doctor and your therapist to be able to coordinate your care needs. It can often be a bit of a chicken and the egg situation trying to figure out if you need to focus on your mental health or physical health, or both. Getting to work with Trailhead allows me to help you better answer this question. I hope to continue to build with you, and the Trailhead team a more comprehensive care model that will allow you to live your best, healthiest life. We care about how you feel and how you are doing. We are here to support your needs!

If you are interested in building an integrated care approach to therapy please contact Trailhead today to ask more questions or , schedule an appointment today. 

DD Love, LMFT - (970) 852-0687 - dd@ddlovecounseling.com