Start care with Grow Therapy
Beginning therapy is a big step. These resources will help you get started with confidence.
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Step one: schedule with a provider
Learn how to find a provider who fits your needs and book your first session.
- How to find a providerBrowse our marketplace of providers to find the one that is right for you.
- What type of provider is right for you?Understand the difference between therapists and medication management providers and how to find the right match for your needs.
- Understand provider qualificationsA plain-language guide to mental health license types, so you can find the right provider with confidence.
- Understand provider ratings and reviewsUse provider ratings to make well-informed choices about your care.
- Enroll a minor in therapy and activate their client portalA step-by-step guide for parents and guardians to book a first therapy appointment and set up a client account for a child or adolescent.
- Get started with couples or family therapyLearn how to book, prepare for, and attend couples or family therapy.
- Get started with medication managementLearn more about medication management and how to find a Grow Therapy prescriber.
Step two: set up your client portal
Get step-by-step guidance on activating your account after booking your first appointment.
Step three: prepare for your first session
Find tips and guides to help you get ready for your first appointment.
- What to expect during your first therapy sessionWhat happens in a first session, how to prepare, and what's completely normal to feel.
- Feeling nervous about therapy?It's normal to feel anxious before your first session. Here's how to walk in feeling more prepared.
- How to prepare for your first Grow Therapy Telehealth sessionStep-by-step guidance for setting up, joining, and making the most of your first virtual therapy appointment.
- Complete intake forms and mental health check-insLearn how to complete intake forms and recurring mental health check-ins.
- Grow Therapy telehealthEverything you need to know about joining and using Grow Therapy's built-in video platform for your sessions.
- What to expect from medication managementUnderstand how medication management sessions work, what happens during your first visit, and how to manage prescription refills.