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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New Year, New You – How Focusing on Habits Can Improve Your Life

In the spirit of the New Year, and the resolutions that often accompany its arrival, this blog post is going to focus on habits. For many, the word “habits” conjures up images of nail biting, or binge-watching The Office after work– and these are habits we tend to focus on when making a resolution. Therapeutically speaking, habits are important to consider, too.

Do My Different Doctors Even Know Each Other? The Importance of Coordinating Care

You’ve decided to prioritize your mental health and scheduled an intake appointment with your new therapist – wonderful! As your therapist and you assess your needs and start to build a relationship, you may find you need a little more help in addition to talk therapy.

Navigating the Holiday Season During a Pandemic

This holiday season, I feel disappointment…relief… why? There may be an accompanying air of disappointment to these holidays due to the increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19, and having to temporarily pause in-person contacts with friends and family in indoor settings.

Coping with the Winter Blues: A Closer Look at Seasonal Affective Disorder

It is no understatement to say this year has left a generous helping of stress for much of the U.S. population. Seasonal depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is an aspect of major depressive disorder which by some estimates impacts approximately 10 million Americans.

Movember: Focusing on Men and Mental Health

Most of us have heard of the Movember movement. We’ve seen coworkers sporting unfamiliar facial hair, read blog posts, and scrolled social media fundraising campaigns for the cause.

Part 2: What to Expect When You’re Expecting [To Start Therapy]

Finding the right therapist can be tough, but fortunately there are some rules of thumb that can help.

What to Expect When You’re Expecting [To Start Therapy]

Happy (belated) World Mental Health Day! In honor of the holiday this post is going to be about one of the best ways to stay on top of your mental health: starting therapy. You may be thinking, “Sam, I don’t have depression, I’m just having a hard time at the moment– isn’t therapy for people with REAL problems?” To that I might ask, what is a real problem? If it is negatively impacting your life, why not allow yourself access to a beneficial resource?

Respect yourself: Self-compassion as a pathway to personal growth

When trying to make a change in our lives, positive affirmations are a powerful tool. Affirmations are statements that acknowledge our strengths.

When There Isn’t an App for That: Good Strategies for Healthy Living During a Stressful Time

We are living in a politically charged climate. From watching the news to looking up things on your phone, we are glued to our devices.

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