When many people think about mental health, they often picture therapy, self-care routines, or managing stress. While those are important, there is another factor that significantly influences emotional well-being that is often overlooked—friendship.

There are many options for therapy services. Online, in-person, play, music and dance are all different modalities used to initiate the healing process in therapy. In addition, therapists are all taught different approaches in how healing happens within these modalities. For consumers looking for a therapist, this can be overwhelming! So where does one start in trying to find the right therapist for yourself or loved one? 1) Ask around! Word of mouth is still the most effecti