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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Learning How To Deliver Wellness: The 7 Year Journey

Moving to a new location. Encountering a global pandemic. Renaming the wellness brand. Growing from a team of 1 to a team of over twenty.A lot has changed over the last 7 years. And a lot of that change has been good. Change and transformation has the potential to leverage meaningful growth and resilience. But it doesn’t happen overnight.

Athletes Need Support Both On and Off The Field

If a young athlete breaks an arm or twists an ankle, we understand the need to recover, to take some time off to rest and rejuvenate. Do we use this same approach when it comes to mental health?

What Does Customer Service Have To Do With Health Care?

At Start my Wellness, we see our patients as human beings first. Although at first glance, the answer to the question may seem obvious but as medical offices become evermore infiltrated with paperwork, insurance claims, and billing inquiries, striking a balance with completing administrative work and spending time with patients grows more challenging.

How Pediatricians and Start My Wellness Can Work Together to Help Children and Families

Watching children struggle with mental health can be heartbreaking, so we are always looking to collaborate with other practices to bring comprehensive care to the whole person–body and mind. We especially enjoy working closely with those who help children and their families. Having a good working relationship with pediatricians means children are more likely to get the specialized care they need to live healthy lives.

How Does ADHD Testing Help Answer Questions For Adults?

The new methodology at Start My Wellness will take less than 20% of the time of traditional approaches, and cost less than 1/5 of typical prices. This is a unique method that, to my knowledge, is not being currently done by any other company. Author: Anton Babushkin, Ph.D., LMSW

Why Would Your Primary Care Physician Want You To See a Start My Wellness Provider?

We are located in Ferndale and see people online and in person. That means if you live nearby, Royal Oak, Berkley, Southfield, Detroit, Birmingham, you are less than 15 min drive away. If you live anywhere else in Michigan, you can easily see us online. Author: Anton Babushkin, Ph.D., LMSW

Tips for Finding a Child Therapist

Finding a professional, thoughtful, and well-suited therapist for your child or family should not be a chore. We’re happy to assist in making the beginning processes of connecting with one of our therapists pleasant and easy. Author: Jordan Reynolds, LLMSW

Why Is Being Able To Quickly Schedule An Appointment Important?

So what does all of this have to do with being able to quickly schedule appointments? Starting or resuming treatment is an important step on the way towards improvement in self-care. The skills of caring for oneself (including one’s emotional health) are usually best learned in the context of a good relationship. Therapy offers this unique opportunity. Author: Anton Babushkin, Ph.D., LMSW

Good News, Bad News, Good News

Lastly, the good news is, my company, Start My Wellness, has recently relocated close to downtown Troy. We are excited to be in a location that is convenient to many of our neighbors in Royal Oak, Berkley, Southfield, Birmingham, and Detroit, and the best part is, we have many therapists and psychiatric nurse practitioners ready to see new patients in person and online appointments. Author: Anton Babushkin, Ph.D., LMSW

How to Make the Most of New Year Resolutions and Intentions

Reflecting on her successes over the past year – and even the things she maintained without improving – helped her feel more competent and ready for the next challenge. She needed to continue choosing her own healing, even when it was hard or it didn’t seem like she was going anywhere. That perseverance is a strength in itself. Author: Lindsay Hall, MSW

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