How to Find a Therapist
Finding the right therapist for you can be difficult. Part of the challenge is the national shortage of healthcare professionals in almost every specialty. There are simply not enough highly qualified therapists available for the number of people looking to improve their quality of life through therapy. Another issue is affordability, some therapists do not accept insurance or do not accept many new patients. These factors create structural barriers to accessing care.
Let’s say the above are not an issue for you. How do you know if the person you scheduled an appointment with is actually the right therapist for you? There are many factors to consider and weigh and it helps to make an informed decision. Check out our user guides below, to help you make the important decision about which therapist may be the best fit for you at this time.
Check back for updates and special topics such as, “how to choose the right therapist for your child,” “how to choose the right therapist for helping you with ADHD” and “how to choose the right psychiatrist/medication prescriber.” While here you’re please be sure to check out the Start My Wellness therapist page to get to know our growing and highly trained team of therapists.
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The Power of Visualization in Mental Health Recovery
Visualization techniques offer powerful tools for short-term mental health recovery. These methods improve mood, boost self-confidence, and enhance overall emotional well-being. The benefits of mental imagery extend to relationships as well, where imagining positive...

How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt in Close Relationships
Each person has their own emotional and physical personal space. This personal space is characterized by beliefs, comfort zones, values, and personal strengths. Violating boundaries causes negativity and can affect emotional well-being. Many people agree to things...

Shadow Work: What It Is and How It Supports Mental Healing
Every person goes through a lot of work on themselves, regardless of age. All life is created for the constant development of awareness and various practices. Today, a lot of stress appears due to external triggers of self-esteem. Practical exercises with...

How to Build Self-Trust After Years of Self-Doubt
In this life, there is only one person who can be trusted 100%. Love and trust play a key role and affect life. Building self-trust is the first step to becoming happy and overcoming all challenges. Overcoming doubts helps to achieve good decisions, no matter what....

Gaslighting in Relationships: What It Is and How to Recover
What is gaslighting? It's a form of emotional abuse where someone makes you question your thoughts, feelings, and reality. The person manipulates you to gain control. This can happen in relationships, at work, or even with family. Gaslighting damages your confidence...

The Psychology of Jealousy: Healthy vs. Harmful Expressions
Jealousy is a common emotion. It happens when someone feels threatened by the possibility of losing something important. For example, a relationship or status. The psychology of jealousy studies why people feel this way and how it affects their thoughts and actions....

The Impact of Hustle Culture on Emotional Health
Hustle culture is all around us. It's the mindset that glorifies working non-stop, pushing your limits, and chasing success at all costs. You see it on social media platforms, where people boast about their 5 a.m. workouts, late-night work sessions, and jam-packed...

How Emotional Neglect in Childhood Affects Adult Relationships
Childhood emotional neglect is a subtle yet powerful force that often goes unnoticed until its effects surface in adulthood. Unlike physical abuse, it's not about what happens to a child but what doesn't happen. Parents or caregivers fail to provide the warmth,...

Recognizing and Healing From Emotionally Immature Parents
Growing up with parents who struggle to manage their emotions can deeply shape how you view yourself, others, and the world around you. Emotionally immature parents often find it hard to provide the love, support, and stability that a child needs. This kind of...

The Mental Load: Understanding the Invisible Burden of Everyday Life
The mental load definition refers to the ongoing, often invisible work of managing daily life. It involves keeping track of tasks, planning, organizing, and making countless decisions. Think of it as being the CEO of your household or personal life. However, you get...
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Therapy Services in Southeastern Michigan
At Start My Wellness, we connect patients in with high-quality therapists and counselors devoted to helping people redesign their mindsets so they can live better lives.

Therapy
We can help kids, teens & adults learn new skills and create a more fulfilling life.

Medication
We provide medication for all ages to treat depression, anxiety & other symptoms.

Kids & Teens
Our expert team can help improve the mental health and well-being of kids & teens.

Psych Testing
We test for a wide range of psychological conditions & specialize in second opinions.

ADHD
We offer quick, easy ADHD screening & multiple treatment options.

Nutrition
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