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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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.

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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.