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Available both in-person and online
Mantoloking, NJ 08738
You can book a virtual Therapy or Wellness Practitioner session through our website. We take a personalized, integrative approach to therapy that’s grounded in care, connection, and really listening to what matters to you. Virtual Counseling in NJ. Adult Counseling • Couples Counseling • Relationship Counseling • Premarital & Marriage Counseling • Family Counseling • Teen Counseling Specialties include ADHD, Addiction Counseling, Grief & Bereavement, Pet Loss Therapy, Stress & Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Perfectionism, Worry, Indecision, Procrastination, Health Coaching.
Therapy with us is real, down-to-earth, and never boring. We mix honesty, humor, and heart to make the process comfortable. We help adults manage emotions, build confidence, and tackle life's challenges with tools that work. It's a safe space to be yourself, grow, and maybe laugh along the way. Our approach is relational and personalized for your care.
Our approach is integrative and deeply human—grounded in CBT, relational and person-centered therapies, motivational interviewing, Imago therapy, gestalt, and more. A compassionate, trauma-informed space—where you are seen, supported, and understood.Our work is relational and highly personalized. Together, we explore your story and build a toolbox.
Call or Evolve to Thrive now for a free 15 minute consultation - (973) 556-4054

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Mantoloking, NJ 08738

(973) 556-4054

Alpine, NJ 07620

Website
Book with me now by clicking my website. Find our Group practice on Headway under Evolve to Thrive. Our group website can be located online.
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (973) 556-4054
Photo of Tricia-Leigh Best - Evolve to Thrive, Counselor, LPC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Mantoloking, NJ 08738

(973) 556-4054

Alpine, NJ 07620

Website
Book with me now by clicking my website. Find our Group practice on Headway under Evolve to Thrive. Our group website can be located online.
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $140
  • Couple Sessions $275

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem EAP
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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We are an in-network, boutique family practice led by a husband-and-wife team, offering personalized individual therapy in a thoughtfully curated setting. For your convenience, we collect your copay at the time of service and manage all insurance submissions on your behalf—so you can focus fully on.
Photo of Tricia-Leigh Best - Evolve to Thrive, Counselor, LPC
Evolve to Thrive
Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (973) 556-4054
"
We are an in-network, boutique family practice led by a husband-and-wife team, offering personalized individual therapy in a thoughtfully curated setting. For your convenience, we collect your copay at the time of service and manage all insurance submissions on your behalf—so you can focus fully on.
Photo of Tricia-Leigh Best - Evolve to Thrive, Counselor, LPC
Evolve to Thrive
Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (973) 556-4054

Qualifications

    Counselor: Tricia-Leigh Best

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00916400 Tricia-Leigh Best
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 19 years
  • Attended Rider University, Masters in Counseling, Graduated 2007
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from IMAGO
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We bring over 30 years of experience supporting adults, couples, and adolescents virtually. Evolve To Thrive offers virtual client-centered care—thoughtfully tailored, deeply attuned. Our work integrates Imago therapy with a range of holistic, evidence-based modalities based in neuroscience.
Photo of Tricia-Leigh Best - Evolve to Thrive, Counselor, LPC
Evolve to Thrive
Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (973) 556-4054
"
We bring over 30 years of experience supporting adults, couples, and adolescents virtually. Evolve To Thrive offers virtual client-centered care—thoughtfully tailored, deeply attuned. Our work integrates Imago therapy with a range of holistic, evidence-based modalities based in neuroscience.
Photo of Tricia-Leigh Best - Evolve to Thrive, Counselor, LPC
Evolve to Thrive
Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (973) 556-4054

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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We partner with trusted medical providers, families, communities, hospitals, school districts, psychiatrists, and wellness practices. Together, we create space for insight, strengthen your inner world, and support lasting, meaningful change. Begin your work with us. We bring over 30 years of experience, offering client-centered care that is both grounded and expansive.
Photo of Tricia-Leigh Best - Evolve to Thrive, Counselor, LPC
Evolve to Thrive
Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (973) 556-4054
"
We partner with trusted medical providers, families, communities, hospitals, school districts, psychiatrists, and wellness practices. Together, we create space for insight, strengthen your inner world, and support lasting, meaningful change. Begin your work with us. We bring over 30 years of experience, offering client-centered care that is both grounded and expansive.
Photo of Tricia-Leigh Best - Evolve to Thrive, Counselor, LPC
Evolve to Thrive
Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (973) 556-4054

3 Endorsements

Dr. Randie O'Neil
Dr. Randie O'Neil
Drug & Alcohol CounselorPhDLCADCSAC
Tricia Best is an exceptional counselor whose holistic approach empowers clients of all ages. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety, and mood disorders, fostering resilience and personal growth. Her compassionate nat
Joanna Puzio
Joanna Puzio
Drug & Alcohol CounselorLCADCLACNCCCCTPCSAM
Tricia demonstrates exceptional expertise in couple counseling. Always working hard for clients and keeps up to date with latest research in order to serve the most appropriate and best care for clients. Tricia is trustworthy and dependable professional.
Guided Hope Center Sue Santos
Guided Hope Center Sue Santos
Licensed Professional CounselorMALPCACS
Tricia works well with both couples and individuals who feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. She's trained in Imago therapy and creates a safe space where people feel heard and understood. Her approach is supportive, steady, and focused


Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Energy Psychology
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Imago
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a person-centered approach to support meaningful change. As licensed therapists, we draw on evidence-based practices to guide you. Together, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and create a personalized plan tailored to your needs. We accept most insurance plans and are a boutique practice of clinicians offering a range of counseling styles.
Photo of Tricia-Leigh Best - Evolve to Thrive, Counselor, LPC
Evolve to Thrive
Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (973) 556-4054
"
We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a person-centered approach to support meaningful change. As licensed therapists, we draw on evidence-based practices to guide you. Together, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and create a personalized plan tailored to your needs. We accept most insurance plans and are a boutique practice of clinicians offering a range of counseling styles.
Photo of Tricia-Leigh Best - Evolve to Thrive, Counselor, LPC
Evolve to Thrive
Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (973) 556-4054

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Mantoloking, NJ 08738

(973) 556-4054

Additional Location

Alpine, NJ 07620

(973) 556-4054
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Book with me now by clicking my website. Find our Group practice on Headway under Evolve to Thrive. Our group website can be located online.
Photo of Tricia-Leigh Best - Evolve to Thrive, Counselor, LPC
Evolve to Thrive
Counselor, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (973) 556-4054
"
Book with me now by clicking my website. Find our Group practice on Headway under Evolve to Thrive. Our group website can be located online.
Photo of Tricia-Leigh Best - Evolve to Thrive, Counselor, LPC
Evolve to Thrive
Counselor, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (973) 556-4054