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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How to stop worrying and feel more confident

Stress and anxiety can be difficult to tolerate. They can take a toll on your life. Check out our new video for help with identifying anxiety. Set up an appointment today for real life practical help so that you can feel better.

Teenagers and Young Adults in Treatment

Watch Troy Psychotherapy therapists Anton Babushkin and Cate Desjardins discuss the unique benefits of psychotherapy for teenagers and young adults.

How to Nurture Resilience in Young People

In this video, Dr. Babushkin speaks about how parents can prepare their children for a complex, changing world. Therapists often help kids with various types of anxiety. For example, feeling overwhelmed or lacking confidence in social situations. One of the challenges for parents is assisting their young children in “taking apart” such issues and tackling them in piecemeal, bite size pieces. How does one teach a child to be confident and take those skills into the larger world?

Free seminars in December 2016/January 2017: Helping parents help kids

Start My Wellness, an outpatient emotional health clinic, is offering free seminars for parents with the goal of answering common questions about mental and emotional health.

Laura Shoshi knows How to Stop Bullying

In this video, therapist Laura Shoshi describes specific strategies for helping children. Laura zeroes in on common challenges faced by parents – bullying, risky behavior, and children’s need for love and understanding. Watch the video below to learn more!

Independent Thinking-Important in Today’s Climate

In today’s complicated political and social climate, it is increasingly important to be able to think for yourself and make good decisions. This skill set is in development from the beginning of one’s life, and can be helped along by thoughtful adults, such as a therapist.

Cate gives an In-Depth look at How She Helps Kids

In these brief videos, therapist Cate Desjardins describes her thoughtful work with children. Check out these brand new videos! Then call us or email us with your questions. What kind of things have you always wondered about therapy but were afraid to ask?!

Making Decisions – Are You Born with it or is it a Learned Skill?

This Wall Street Journal article offers a new perspective on the emotionally-charged topic of whether or not parents should allow their kids to quit extracurricular activities.

Helping School-Aged Children

In this video, Start My Wellness therapists Cate Desjardins and Anton Babushkin answer common questions parents have about their school-aged child being in therapy.

Relationships – get better at them!

Relationships are challenging. In this article from the New York Times, one person looks back on how his relationship to himself and to others changed over the course of his work in therapy.

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