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Welcome to Growing Hope

DBT Group for Teens to Start Mid-February

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Welcome to the website for Growing Hope.

My name is Robin DeBates and Growing Hope is the name of my business.

I strive to provide high-quality, affordable mental health counseling and related services in four ways: 1) in person, 2) over the telephone, and 3) via email (note: As of 6/20/07 I'm still working on secure ways to set this up), and 4) through secure, encrypted internet chat. You can compare the pros and cons of each way by clicking here.

Deciding to Seek Support

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Making the decision to seek professional support is not always easy. It can be trying to find a counselor who is a "good fit". It can be embarrassing or anxiety-provoking to think about discussing our difficulties with someone else, usually because we fear judgment, shame, and criticism.

I want you to experience the compassionate, thoughtful, and truly helpful presence of another human being... regardless of the cause of your current distress. All of us, no matter what the source of our distress or how "awful" we feel we have been deserve compassion, respect, and help that is meaningful.

If I can be of assistance to you or someone you care about, call today for support, information, referrals or an appointment. I can also be reached by email at robin at growing-hope.com

Feel free to explore the links to your left for more information about Growing Hope, myself, how I work/practice philosophy, rates, downloads, and links to other helpful sites on the internet.