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Are my parents going to know what I talk about in therapy?
Watch therapist Nosa Obaseki answer Petey the patient’s question “Are my parents going to know what I talk about in therapy?”
Trauma Informed Care
Have you ever been searching for a new therapist and seen the label “trauma-informed” listed under their specialties or modalities of practice? Have you ever wondered what that means?
The Benefits of Therapy and Medication
Watch Dr. Anton Babushkin and nurse practitioner Laila Marashi discuss the benefits of therapy and medication.
Trauma in Children – What is an ACE score?
In order to understand ACEs, we first must understand the impact that stress and “toxic stress” have on the body.
Is virtual therapy even effective?
Watch therapist and Start My Wellness CEO Dr. Anton Babushkin answer Petey the patient’s question, “Is virtual therapy even effective?”
What is Trauma?
As “therapy-speak” enters mainstream conversations, social media platforms, news articles, and more, it is important to stay aware and be curious about the complex meanings and impact of our words. One such word is Trauma.
DBusiness Magazine: Mental Pivot featuring Start My Wellness
In March, Dr. Anton Babushkin and Start My Wellness was featured in DBusiness Magazine.
What are some of the first steps you take to know what’s bothering a patient?
Watch Dr. Anton Babushkin and Dr. Kayleigh Watson discuss some of the first steps taken when a patient meets with a psychiatrist.
Gen Z and Therapy: Why your teen may be more open to it than you think
Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, may be more open to therapy than any generation before. In fact, it seems that young people today have far more positive and unbiased views towards mental health topics than even Millennials.
What happens if I have feelings of affection or intimacy for my therapist?
Watch therapist and Start My Wellness CEO Dr. Anton Babushkin answer Petey the patient’s question, “What happens if I have feelings of affection or intimacy for my therapist?”
Are my parents going to know what I talk about in therapy?
Patient: Are my parents going to know what I talk about in therapy? I don't really want them knowing everything I discuss. I want this to be...
Trauma Informed Care
Key Takeaways: Going to therapy might lead to you confronting aspects of your past that are challenging to think about, remember or articulate. The...
The Benefits of Therapy and Medication
Laila Marashi: Sometimes just getting to therapy itself can be overwhelming, and I think that's what makes such a difference in that treatment plan...
Trauma in Children – What is an ACE score?
TW: Childhood abuse Key Takeaways: ACE stands for Adverse Childhood Experience. The study that defined ACEs, described them as “various forms of...
Is virtual therapy even effective?
Patient: Is virtual therapy even effective? Therapist: Probably one of the best things that came out of Covid, even though it's a very difficult...
What is Trauma?
Key Takeaways: Everyone can experience psychological trauma, many people have. Trauma can be thought of as how an individual or group is impacted...
DBusiness Magazine: Mental Pivot featuring Start My Wellness
Start My Wellness, formerly a Troy-based mental health counseling office, has moved to Ferndale and added a component that focuses on helping other...
What are some of the first steps you take to know what’s bothering a patient?
Q: What are some of the first steps you take to know what's bothering the patient? A: When you first come in to see a psychiatrist, what will...
Gen Z and Therapy: Why your teen may be more open to it than you think
Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, may be more open to therapy than any generation before. In fact, it seems that young people today have far...
What happens if I have feelings of affection or intimacy for my therapist?
Q: What happens if I start having feelings of affection and intimacy with my therapist? A: The therapist, of course, will always make sure from an...