Might you benefit from having a therapist in your life? Katie Starrantino, LCSW, M.Ed, CDP, Friends Life Care Director of Wellness Initiatives, covers how solo agers can find the right fit with her top 5 considerations when selecting a therapist. She also debunks the stigma around “shrinks” and shares therapy successes.

Katie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Dementia Practitioner, has a master’s degree in education, and is a Licensed Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania.

Resources:

https://growtherapy.com/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

https://bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40359-022-00742-7

https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephaniesarkis/2021/02/14/online-therapy-just-as-effective-as-in-person-sessions/?sh=5b753d074659

https://gimletmedia.com/shows/science-vs/8whx33w

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2756136#:~:text=The%20results%20of%20this%20meta,PTSD%2C%20but%20not%20for%20PD

https://www.friendslifecare.org/about-us/care-coordinators/katie-starrantino/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-starrantino-lcsw-m-ed-cdp-387129224/

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