Counseling Services in Detroit, Michigan
Our licensed therapists help people in Detroit, MI and throughout Wayne County live happier and more fulfilled lives.
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Make Relationships Better
Your relationships don’t have to be in turmoil to benefit from couples or family counseling. Therapy can take a good thing and make it great. When it comes to your relationships, our trained therapists can help you strengthen your bond with loved ones through improved communication, intimacy and trust-building. Scheduling an appointment!
Learn to Thrive at Work
The workplace is commonly cited as a source of stress and anxiety for most individuals in your community. Start My Wellness allows you to discuss these workplace challenges in a judgment-free zone. Our counselors and therapists can help you navigate these struggles by giving you the tools you need to communicate in a healthy way, assert your needs and identify patterns that may have been working against you. Scheduling an appointment!
De-Stress & Excel at School
Students of all ages can take advantage of our mental health counseling services to overcome daily stressors related to school. Whether it be a change in routine, a heavy workload, or social pressures, a qualified therapist can help you work through these life challenges in the most effective way. Don't delay scheduling your first appointment!
Conveniently located on 9 Mile, between Wrenson and Leitch Roads, you can find our office just east of Woodward and close to Downtown Troy. Whether you need assistance overcoming a difficult experience, dealing with anxiety or depression, or simply want to improve the quality of your life, our highly-skilled and licensed counselors will work with you to achieve your goals.
We are accepting new patients and offer phone, virtual or in-person appointments.
Questions? Please call 248-514-4955
Start My Wellness Blog
Explore success stories and information related to mental health, holistic wellness and self-improvement.
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What is Trauma?
As “therapy-speak” enters mainstream conversations, social media platforms, news articles, and more, it is important to stay aware and be curious about the complex meanings and impact of our words. One such word is Trauma.
DBusiness Magazine: “Mental Pivot” Spotlights Start My Wellness
In March, Dr. Anton Babushkin and Start My Wellness was featured in DBusiness Magazine.
What are some of the first steps you take to know what’s bothering a patient?
Watch Dr. Anton Babushkin and Dr. Kayleigh Watson discuss some of the first steps taken when a patient meets with a psychiatrist.
Gen Z and Therapy: Why your teen may be more open to it than you think
Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, may be more open to therapy than any generation before. In fact, it seems that young people today have far more positive and unbiased views towards mental health topics than even Millennials.
What happens if I have feelings of affection or intimacy for my therapist?
Watch therapist and Start My Wellness CEO Dr. Anton Babushkin answer Petey the patient’s question, “What happens if I have feelings of affection or intimacy for my therapist?”
Working with Anxious Children: Expectations for Parents
Childhood anxiety can present in a variety of ways that make it challenging to (1) notice and understand, (2) decide whether the child needs treatment, and (3) improve through therapy and/or medication.
How do I know if I have ADHD? What if I also have symptoms of anxiety and/or depression?
Watch therapist and Start My Wellness CEO Dr. Anton Babushkin discuss ADHD, anxiety, and depression with Nurse Practitioner Laila Marashi
Is my child anxious?
Does your child cry, throw tantrums, freeze up, cling to you, make themselves small (“shrink”) or decide to not speak in certain situations? All of these are both “normal” behaviors throughout childhood and they are diagnostic evaluators for determining if a child is experiencing an anxiety disorder.
What happens if we run into each other outside of therapy?
Watch Psychologist Nosa Obaseki discuss Petey the Patient’s question, “What happens if we run into each other outside of therapy?”
Types of Anxiety Therapies
“Mental Health Therapy” is a broad term that incorporates many different and unique approaches to working with people on social, emotional and behavioral issues.