Machel Best, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.74

About Machel Best

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Racism Issues

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Panic Attack

Stress

Depression

Phobia

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Dialectical (DBT)

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Machel Best

I have experience working with the entire spectrum of mental health diagnosis. Issues can include anxiety, depression, trauma, culture and intersectionality struggles, interpersonal conflict, anger management struggles, and/ or mood disorders. My theoretical base comes from a number of therapy types. This includes cognitive reframing & Dialectical Interventions such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. I also treat anxiety, depression, grief & complex traumas, help clients better manage impulsivity or anger, and assist clients through transitional phases in life. In conclusion, my goal is to help people seeking to be the best version of themselves, better cope with symptoms, and/ or simply improve their life. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Behavioral Health. For my availability, please see my calendar and book an appointment with me via ZocDoc.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Octave

Education and training

California State University, Dominguez Hills, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1104252071

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.74

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Machel Best?

Generally, Machel Best has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Machel Best's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Machel Best accepting new patients?

Machel Best generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Machel Best's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Machel Best accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Machel Best online?

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What practice does Machel Best work with?

Machel Best works with Octave.

What are common reasons for patients to see Machel Best?

Machel Best frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Machel Best on their profile.