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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Is $550 for an ADHD Evaluation Worth the Money?

There is a vast amount of ADHD research that demonstrates behavioral ratings do a better job of diagnosing ADHD than do batteries of in-office neuropsychological tests.

Does it mean I’m crazy if I go to therapy?

Watch Psychologist Nosa Obaseki answer Petey the Patient’s question, “Does it mean I’m crazy if I go to therapy?”

Is my mental illness considered a disability?

The role that ambiguity plays in oppressive structures is not coincidental. If we do not provide tools to define a certain person’s experience concretely, then the ability to intervene and assist becomes a great challenge. How our country has defined and redefined “disability” is a prime example of how ambiguity furthers and complicates oppression.

How can a therapist fix my problems?

Watch therapist and Start My Wellness CEO Dr. Anton Babushkin answer Petey the Patient’s question, “How can a therapist fix my problems?”

The blending of families and cultures

Watch Psychologist Nosa Obaseki discuss this interracial couple’s concerns regarding the blending of their families and cultures.

What am I allowed to say in therapy?

Watch therapist and Start My Wellness CEO Dr. Anton Babushkin answer Petey the Patient’s question, “What am I allowed to say in therapy?”

What do I talk about in Therapy?

Watch therapist and Start My Wellness CEO Dr. Anton Babushkin answer Petey the Patient’s question, “What do I talk about in therapy?”

A Tribute to MLK Day, Justice, and Mental Health

This Martin Luther King Jr Day (MLK), may we all remember the life and legacy of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr – a life and legacy that included a struggle with depression.

Coming Down From the Holiday High

Even though 2022 has turned over into 2023, we are still transitioning into the New Year. Like most changes in our lives, a day or an hour usually does not allow for all the necessary time for the newness or transition to settle in.

New Year, New Insurance

While there are many changes afoot in our individual lives, in the experiences of our community and neighbors, and in the state of our world, there might also be important changes to your insurance plan this January 2023.

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