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NEW! Therapy Groups for Adolescents
Start My Wellness is now offering educational and therapeutic group sessions for adolescents to prepare for high school and college, one evening per week for 10 weeks.
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.
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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.
Therapy
We can help kids, teens & adults learn new skills and create a more fulfilling life.
Medication
We provide medication for all ages to treat depression, anxiety & other symptoms.
Kids & Teens
Our expert team can help improve the mental health and well-being of kids & teens.
Psych Testing
We test for a wide range of psychological conditions & specialize in second opinions.
ADHD
We offer quick, easy ADHD screening & multiple treatment options.
Nutrition
Work with a registered dietitian to help improve your physical & mental wellness.
Virtual Care
Skip the hassle of an office visit with telehealth & video conference appointments.
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