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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How to Build Self-Confidence and Overcome Negative Self-Talk

How to Build Self-Confidence and Overcome Negative Self-Talk

Confidence isn’t something you either have or you don’t. That’s one of the most persistent myths we hear from people who walk through our doors or log into a session for the first time. They assume confident people were simply born that way, somehow wired differently....

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Panic Attack vs Anxiety Attack: How to Tell the Difference

Panic Attack vs Anxiety Attack: How to Tell the Difference

There’s a moment a lot of people describe the same way: heart pounding, chest tight, mind spinning, and no idea what’s actually happening to their body. Some are convinced they’re having a heart attack. Others just know something is deeply wrong, but can’t name it....

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Outdoor Activities and Mental Health: Why Nature Heals

Outdoor Activities and Mental Health: Why Nature Heals

Most people know that being outside feels better than being inside. What few realize is that this isn’t preference - it’s physiology. Spring is the ideal time to understand why, and to actually do something about it. The relationship between nature and mental health...

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Spring Reset: How to Build a Wellness Routine in April

Spring Reset: How to Build a Wellness Routine in April

As the last traces of winter fade and the days grow longer, most of us feel a natural pull toward change. We want to open the windows, clear out the clutter, and begin again. But that impulse for renewal shouldn't stop at the front door - it's an invitation to look...

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Sleep and Mental Health: How to Improve Your Sleep Quality

Sleep and Mental Health: How to Improve Your Sleep Quality

Nearly one in three adults isn't getting enough sleep. That statistic alone is concerning - but the clinical implications are what make it urgent. People with chronic insomnia are five times more likely to develop depression. If you've been treating sleep as optional,...

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How to Overcome Burnout and Reclaim Your Energy in Spring

How to Overcome Burnout and Reclaim Your Energy in Spring

Burnout isn’t just being tired after a hard week. It’s what happens when stress accumulates long enough and without adequate recovery that the entire system starts to shut down. And most people don’t notice it until they’re already deep in it. The World Health...

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