How to Find a Therapist and How to Get Your Kid to Go

Unaddressed mental health struggles can take such a toll on our children. Today, Dr. Jerry Weichman walks through how to find the right therapist... and then how to actually get your kids to go. He explains what credentials actually matter when picking a therapist as well as tips for helping kids feel empowered in the therapy process. Early intervention in therapy can make a world of difference, and today’s episode has everything you need to make the process of starting therapy as smooth as possible.        Don’t forget to subscribe to the show as our discussion on the subject has only just begun. Later this week we will be joined by Dr. Nate Balfanz and of course our wonderful co-host Christina to continue the discussion.      More from Dr. Jerry Weichman   Podcast Website: raisingfamiliespodcast.com   Website: drjerryweichman.com   Instagram: @drjerryweichman   YouTube: @RaisingFamilieswithDrJW   TikTok: @drjerryweichman  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jerry-weichman-ph-d   Facebook: facebook.com/drjerryweichman    Clinic: theweichmanclinic.com       This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast   IG: @reddrockmusic   www.reddrockmusic.com          The content in this video is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, therapy, or medical advice. Watching this video, leaving a comment, or engaging with this channel does not establish a therapist-client relationship between you and Dr. Jerry Weichman or any other licensed professional. Comments on this website are public and there is no reasonable expectation of privacy for the comments. Dr. Weichman reserves the right to re-publish or quote any comments and posting comments waives any intellectual property rights in those comments.  If you are currently a client of Dr. Weichman's practice, engaging publicly in the comments or on social media related to this channel may affect the confidentiality of your therapeutic relationship. Please speak with Dr. Weichman directly before interacting publicly. Dr. Weichman requests that clients do not engage publicly in the comments.  If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org. For emergencies, call 911.  Dr. Jerry Weichman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California (PSY20346). 1122 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Licensure information is available through the California Board of Psychology https://www.psychology.ca.gov/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices