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Mission Statement — Best Therapist Plus, LLC

At Best Therapist Plus, LLC, a Category 1 Approved Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), our mission is to make state-of-the-art, evidence-based, and innovative therapeutic methods accessible and affordable to the communities we serve. Since 2023, we have been committed to supporting individuals and families affected by mental health challenges and substance use or addictive disorders through compassionate, personalized, and highly specialized care.
We believe that healing should never be out of reach. That is why we offer advanced modalities—including EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Hypno- EMDR, Somatic Therapy, and other integrative approaches—to foster deep transformation, emotional resilience, and long-lasting change.​ Our goal is to empower every client to reclaim inner balance, restore well-being, and build a life grounded in clarity, strength, and hope.

Olga Balakova Psychotherapist

NCC, LPC, LCADC, ACS, CCS, NBCCH

Healing begins when we find the courage to face what we’ve been carrying. Living a fulfilling life often starts with acknowledging unspoken traumas releasing quiet resentments, and moving through the discomfort that comes with lasting change. My role is to walk beside you on that journey — helping you find balance, clarity, and renewed purpose.

With over 15 years of clinical experience, I specialize in helping adults, couples, and families navigate the emotional challenges of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. I have extensive experience working with the full spectrum of addictive disorders — including substance use, gambling, gaming, sex, and pornography — whether you’re seeking recovery for yourself or support in coping with a loved one’s addiction.

My therapeutic approach blends compassion with evidence-based methods such as EMDR, hypnotherapy, somatic therapy, CBT, DBT, and relapse prevention strategies. Together, we create a safe and collaborative space where you can explore what’s holding you back, strengthen resilience, and embrace meaningful change.

I also help clients through major life transitions — retirement, career change, marriage, parenting, or divorce — guiding them toward emotional stability and self-growth. Transitions, while challenging, can also be opportunities to redefine who we are and what we truly want from life. As an immigrant and multicultural therapist, I deeply understand the complexity of adapting to new environments, identities, and expectations. I take pride in providing culturally sensitive support to clients from all walks of life, offering warmth, respect, and understanding every step of the way.
My goal is simple: to help you heal, grow, and live fully — with confidence, connection, and peace of mind.

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