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 Therapy For Me?

There are many good reasons to start therapy, personal growth, self-empowerment, learning new skills. But when it comes to making the first appointment, it is not uncommon to second guess your decision.

Managing Fatigue in a Pandemic

We are all varying levels of exhausted and it is no wonder considering what we’ve been through in the last year. When the outside world becomes too much to bear, closing ourselves in and withdrawing is one way of trying to mitigate the over-stimulation. The short-term benefits may be immediately evident, and how do we find ways that support long-term relief from drastic fatigue?

Struggling to find a psychiatrist? You have other options!

Struggling to find a psychiatrist? You have other options.

A More Informed Approach to Corporate Wellness

During January and February of 2021, Jordan Reynolds, Asia Hall, and Anton Babushkin of Start My Wellness led an emotional wellness workshop for OneMagnify in Detroit.

My family member doesn’t want to go to therapy – What can I do?

When our loved ones are struggling with mental health, we look for various ways to relieve them of this burden. We may try to distract them, make them laugh, or go on trips. However, when the topic of therapy is brought up, things become difficult. While some may be open to going to therapy, others may want time to figure out how to handle things for themselves.

Dr. Anton Babushkin is now a Board-Certified Psychoanalyst!

Start My Wellness clinical director, Dr. Anton Babushkin, is now a Board-Certified psychoanalyst. The certification process requires rigorous preparation and deep experience in providing therapeutic care to patients.

Announcing an easier way to get help if you need medication!

Finding a competent provider who can provide psychiatric medication, is taking new patients, and accepts your insurance (and doesn’t have a 3-month waiting list) is extremely challenging.

Communication is Key – But First You Have to Know What You’re Asking For

Here’s a truth about relationships that a lot of us struggle with: you have to learn how to communicate your needs to the person you are with. My clients balk almost every single time this comes up in session. For some reason, we get hung up on this idea that our partners, or our friends, or our coworkers, or whoever, should just know how to support us and help us feel loved, that we shouldn’t have to tell them how we feel.

I want to start therapy but how do I – schedule, pay for it, find the right therapist for me?

“I am interested in therapy, but I don’t know how to get started.” Today, I hope to demystify the process of setting up an appointment with a Start My Wellness therapist, so that it feels less daunting for you to reach out and begin your journey toward mental wellness.

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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.