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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I have a hard time talking about my emotions and how I feel

Watch Psychologist Nosa Obaseki listen to Petey the Patient discuss his difficulty talking about his emotions and how he feels.

Everyday Grief

Grief is not only reserved for the loss of a friend or family member. You can grieve the loss of a friendship, the loss of property, moving to a new place or community and leaving a former one. You can grieve the loss of expectation, the loss of trust, and the loss of feeling safe.

Can you prescribe medication?

Watch therapist and Start My Wellness CEO Dr. Anton Babushkin answer Petey the Patient’s question, “Can you prescribe medication?”

Managing Valentine’s Day Expectations

Valentine’s Day can bring up many, varied feelings for each individual, regardless of relationship status. It can be a day to perform the love we have for those in our lives, a day to mourn love loss, a regular Tuesday in February, or something completely different.

How long is a therapy session? What happens if we run out of time?

Watch therapist and Start My Wellness CEO Dr. Anton Babushkin answer Petey the Patient’s question, “How long is a therapy session? And what happens if we run out of time?”

Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Podcast

Recently, Start My Wellness CEO Dr. Anton Babushkin was featured on the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Podcast. Listen Now!

Slow Your Roll, It’s Already February!

Believe it or not, we are already one-twelfth of the way through 2023. Depending on who you are and how you measure time, that might feel meaningless or full of urgency. Either way, the transitions between months allow us to mark and measure the passage of time and acknowledge change as both an external and internal constant.

What are your thoughts on mental health in the Black community?

Watch Psychologist Nosa Obaseki discuss his thoughts on Mental Health in the Black Community.

Black History Month

Acknowledging and celebrating the often under-appreciated history of significant contributions made by African American people to our country and world is an important practice during every month of the year, but each February there are curated and intentional ways of doing so.

Is going to therapy a weakness?

Watch therapist and Start My Wellness CEO Dr. Anton Babushkin answer Petey the Patient’s question, “Is going to therapy a weakness?”

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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.