Mel talks with Elisa about the process of starting therapy. [content warnings include mention of financial issues & discussion of insurance stress] They discuss ways to find a therapist, questions to ask before starting, insurance stuff, and much more.  Mel and Elisa are both licensed professionals, Mel a Social Worker, and Elisa a Marriage and Family Counselor. This episode is meant to be educational and helpful for someone considering starting therapy, but is in no way us telling you what to do or how to do it. We always tell our clients they are the experts of their own lives and we're just along for the ride. If you do need guidance, you can reach out to Mel to schedule a mental health coaching session via email ([email protected]). You can find Mel on instagram at shelf.acceptance and you can find Elisa at lovinglyread.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app