Starting Therapy - DisOrient Ep. 5
This episode is a step-by-step, comprehensive walkthrough of the process of finding a psychotherapist and starting therapy, with a focus on Asian American concerns.
Breakdown of this episode's sections (feel free to skip to whatever section you feel is needed!):
00:00 - Introduction
01:35 - Therapy Is Like Piano Lessons
03:19 - Your "Why" For Starting Therapy
05:40 - Logistics: Transportation
08:35 - Logistics: Money
09:35 - Logistics: Scheduling
12:00 - Factors To Consider In A Therapist
12:53 - Looking For Therapists
14:46 - Chart: Types of Therapists
16:55 - Chart: Types of Therapy
19:10 - Therapists And Race
21:29 - You Can Do It!
The Logistics Worksheet is available at my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/P...
The Types of Therapy Chart is available at my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/P...
Psychology Today's Find A Therapist directory (for USA): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/th...
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Posted on October 31, 2020
Psych Today's Types of Therapy page: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/ty...