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 Internal Family Systems Therapy?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps individuals understand and harmonize their inner conflicts by exploring different parts of themselves. These subpersonalities—managers, exiles, and firefighters—can often be at odds, leading to emotional turmoil. IFS works to bring these parts into balance, fostering a deeper connection with the core Self and promoting healing and personal growth.

What is Co-Parenting: Navigating Parenting Post-Separation

Co-parenting after a separation is often one of the most difficult aspects of adjusting to life post-divorce. With heightened emotions and personal differences, finding a way to work together for the sake of the children can feel overwhelming.

Can Therapy Help with Anxiety?

Psychotherapists offer tailored interventions to address the root causes of anxiety, provide effective coping strategies to manage stress and offer a supportive environment where individuals can express concerns and work on current challenges to improve their overall mental health.

How Does Therapy Help in Treating Depression?

Psychotherapy is an evidence-based treatment for depression, offering a structured approach to understanding and addressing its underlying causes, reframing negative thoughts, and working on effective strategies to manage symptoms.

What is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers a structured and effective approach to address specific challenges related to trauma and PTSD.

How to Address Low Self-Esteem in Kids vs Adults

Understanding how to address and improve self-esteem is crucial for all individuals, and improving self-esteem involves building confidence, emotional resilience, and learning to listen to internal validation.

Healing from Codependency: Understanding and Changing Coping Skills

Healing from codependency involves focusing and building one’s autonomy while actively changing coping skills to reduce emotional stress and learn to rely on oneself for validation and emotional support.

Does Co-Parenting Counseling Work For Kids of All Ages?

The purpose of co-parenting counseling is to provide a consistent and communicative environment for children to reduce the impact of divorce and provide them with the emotional support they need during their transition to adulthood.

Top 5 Benefits of CBT for Anxiety and Depression

CBT has been shown to be highly effective in promoting self-esteem, enhancing emotional control, developing effective coping strategies, and teaching essential relaxation and stress management techniques by focusing on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.

Understanding Child Therapy: What Parents Need to Know

Child therapy focuses on identifying children’s unique strengths and challenges and working on strategies to promote those strengths and get appropriate support for their needs.

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