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.

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What is resilience actually made of?

What does it mean when the CEO persists in her vision? How does she bring it to life? As a psychoanalyst, I often hear the inside story. Emily’s, for example.

Is confrontation ever a good thing?

Many people seek out a therapist because they want someone to listen– to their concerns, stories, fears, and desires. While therapists certainly provide the listening ear, the most meaningful developments in therapy often come from confrontation. The word, confrontation, is often synonymous with accusation and defensiveness, but it is an essential tool in the therapeutic relationship.

How does therapy work, anyway?

About three months into working together, exasperated and exhausted, Todd exclaimed, “I just need you to tell me what to do! Seriously. Please. Just tell me.” His voice was pleading, and it was clear that his confusion and uncertainty were cause for emotional pain.

Dr. Babushkin, Owner/Director, Made the Oakland County 40 Under 40!

An FBI special agent, an Oakland County commissioner, a farmer/ township trustee and a cancer survivor who rose from a part-time deli clerk to become corporate affairs manager for a major grocery chain are among those selected for the Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 Class of 2020.

What is the link between our upbringing and today?

We live in a culture in which we are bombarded by advertisements for optimal performance. We must be our best selves! Advertisements promise us the means to achieve the best experiences, the edge over our competitors. The sales of energy drinks, caffeinated beverages, and supplements rely on the pitch that we can do it all with just a little help: increase our energy and deepen our concentration.

Business strategy is personal

As a psychoanalyst and an entrepreneur, I often think about the commonalities between these two disciplines. Michael Watkins, writing in Harvard Business Review, defines business strategy as “a set of guiding principles that, when communicated and adopted in the organization, generates a desired pattern of decision making…it defines the actions people should take (and not take) and things they should prioritize (and not prioritize) to achieve desired results.”

Thriving as a young adult

Thriving as a young adult - Lindsay Hall, MSW *(the examples provided below are composite cases, synthesizing disguised information and not any patient in particular) Lately, I have encountered a number of “coming of age” stories: in media, in my family, and in work...

Empowerment through Knowing Yourself

Recently, a repairman visited my home, which meant that I had to shut my dog in a room during his stay. She did not like this arrangement. I did not like this arrangement. She cried a lot. I tried not to. As I watched her outpourings of emotion—and attempted to manage my own—I was reminded of my work with clients. I know—classic therapist, analyzing and making connections, but still— she was in a predicament that I could relate to, a situation that challenged her otherwise effective coping skills.

The Courage to Start Therapy

I have been reflecting on the common misconception that entering therapy is associated with the idea that something “is wrong with you.” In fact, most of my clients could be classified as high functioning. Often they seek help because they feel stressed by situational pressures. Often their achievements do not give them the happiness and satisfaction that they had anticipated. More often, there are tensions in their primary relationships with a romantic partner, parent, or child.

The Importance of Emotional Wellness at Work

I’ve been thinking a lot about leadership and the unique perspective a psychoanalyst can bring to workplace. At all levels of an organization, leaders, as well as employees, confront challenges that require both self-understanding and interpersonal skills. Excellent communication is a prerequisite that tops the list of most job postings. However, few employees are prepared to—effectively—manage interpersonal situations.

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