Heading into adulthood is an incredibly exciting and overwhelming step along your life journey. Many young adults agree about the importance of being emotionally prepared and equipped with the tools to access mental health support services. As you gear up for adulting, we recommend adding these mental health resources and guides to your toolkit.
Choosing Therapy: Mental Health Resource Site and National Therapist Directory
Created By Choosing Therapy
Choosing Therapy is a mental health resource site and national therapist directory with the goal to increase the number of people experiencing the benefits of psychotherapy and to help therapists launch and grow their private practice. Choosing Therapy believes improved mental health & wellbeing can be life-changing.
RESOURCES:
Their site features in-depth articles written by licensed mental health professionals, many of whom are licensed social workers and also members of NASW. All articles are medically reviewed prior to publication to ensure accuracy. Choosing Therapy is building a community that champions mental health and emotional wellbeing. We recommend What to Expect When Sending Your Child or Teen to Counseling
THERAPIST DIRECTORY:
The Choosing Therapy Directory features profiles of carefully vetted therapists who are available for both in-person and online therapy. Therapist directory listings include video introductions so that you can get a better sense of a therapist’s personality and practice. You can filter by insurance, specialty area, experience level, and more. Licensed therapists are offered a free, national directory listing which includes the option to upload Therapist Introduction and FAQ videos so prospective clients can learn more about their practice, demeanor, and approach. It also offers calendar integration, so prospective clients can book in real-time. Click here to access their directory.