Your health, our priority. Trusting you with yours is our privilege.
At Better Than Cured, we are dedicated to providing patient-centered, whole-person approach to mental health care. Our founder, Dr. Christine Forest, has spent over a decade developing her unique approach, treating a range of mental health issues from depression and anxiety to bipolar and attention deficit disorders.
Our Approach
Dr. Forest combines the latest research-based therapeutic techniques and cutting-edge methodologies to create customized treatment plans that work for her patients. Her approach is founded on the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-focused theory, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, with medication management as one of her tools.
Services
We offer a range of services designed to meet the unique needs of each individual or organization. Our services include:
Services for Individuals
- Mental health treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and bipolar disorder
- Medication management
- Psychotherapy
- Life coaching
Life Coaching
Our life coaching services help individuals develop effective strategies and determine the right path to achieve their goals. By clarifying goals and creating personalized plans, individuals can overcome obstacles and achieve success.
Workshops & Speaking
We offer workshops and speaking engagements to help individuals and organizations learn more about mental health, self-care, and resilience. Our educational programs focus on empowering individuals to take control of their mental well-being.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an interactive treatment designed to alleviate the emotional stress and pain left behind after traumatic experiences. This powerful therapy helps individuals overcome post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD, and childhood trauma.
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Our Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) program incorporates the human-animal bond to enhance the therapeutic process. This innovative approach can improve access to the emotional brain and accelerate healing.
Life Coaching for Organizations
We also offer life coaching services for organizations, helping them develop strategies to improve mental health, well-being, and resilience among their employees.
Meet Dr. Forest
A certified practitioner in EMDR through Parnell Institute and a certified Reiki practitioner, Dr. Forest has spent over a decade developing her expertise in mental health care. She is also a certified life coach and has founded a program called "Strategies for Winning." With her unique blend of medical and artistic skills, Dr. Forest is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential.
About Our Founder
Dr. Forest was born in Romania and emigrated to the United States after completing her medical training. With limited conversational English and few resources, she continued her education in her new home. She completed her postgraduate training in psychiatry at the University of Southern California and LAC + USC Medical Center, where she worked as a psychiatrist and taught courses. Her artistic skills have been featured in various art shows and exhibitions.
Patient Experience
The reviewers have had exceptional experiences with Dr. Forest, a psychiatrist who has been providing care for over eight years. Both reviewers have praised Dr. Forest's empathetic nature, noting that she is "sympathetic", "upbeat", and "good at coming at a problem in multiple ways". They have also appreciated her flexibility in scheduling appointments and her ability to attend to their needs in a non-rushed manner.
Practical Considerations
One reviewer noted that the parking at Dr. Forest's office building can be a challenge, with limited spots available and limited time to find parking. Additionally, the parking fees can be "expensive". However, this did not deter the reviewer from continuing to see Dr. Forest.
Supportive Staff
One reviewer mentioned that Dr. Forest has a service dog that visits the office on occasion, which is described as "adorable".
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