Happy New Year friends! Today's episode is all about mental health, the fact that YOU ARE NOT ALONE, how to get started with the therapy process, how to find a therapist, what people hate about therapy and what people love about therapy. Lindsey also shares her personal journey with finding a new therapist in a new area, and gives a little insight how to help someone who may be struggling with their mental health.
Ways to find a therapist:
www.betterhelp.com
www.teladoc.com
www.psychologytoday.com (Lindsey's personal favorite)
Referral from friends
Referral from primary care physician
Referral from another therapist
Insurance company website
Things to consider when finding a therapist:
Do you prefer to go to therapy in-person or are you more comfortable with a virtual format?
Do you have a gender preference when it comes to a therapist?
Is there something you need or want your therapist to specialize in?
If you do prefer in-person, how far are you willing to travel?
What are your personal goals for therapy?
If you're emailing potential therapists and aren't sure what to say, here's a short template (you can include more info about yourself or what your goals are if you're comfortable doing that):
Hi! My name is YOUR NAME and I'm hoping to schedule a therapy session with you. I can be reached at CONTACT PHONE and/or EMAIL. Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Remember, therapists are here to support you through your mental health journey and give you tools and resources to help make you successful. A good therapist will never judge you!
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YOU are so worthy of living a life you are RIDICULOUSLY happy with!
