Why Finding a Therapist is so Hard & Tips on Finding Care w/ Dr. Juliette McClendon & Jayde Barber

On this episode of Students of Mind, Jayde is joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Juliette McClendon (they/them). Dr. McClendon is a clinical psychologist with world-leading expertise in racial trauma, culturally responsive mental health care, and digital mental health. Together they discuss the difficulties people face when seeking mental health care. Dr. McClendon also gives insight into what criteria is important to consider when looking for a therapist and what to do when a provider doesn't tick all of your boxes. They also shed light on the realities and benefits of telehealth. Jayde shares more information about her special offering that helps others navigate finding care for themselves and shares her own experience with the US mental health care system for over a decade. From a young age Jayde has had to find her own way to access the care she needed—listen in t0 hear all she has learned throughout this experience.Episode Resources (full episode resources on episode webpage)Get affordable online therapy with Better Help:  www.betterhelp.com/studentsofmindgo to newsly.me and use code "Students" to get a 1 month free premium subscription  Connect with Our Guests Follow Dr. Juliette McClendon:juliettemcclendonphd.comTwitter: @drjuliettem Follow Jayde:studentsofmind.com/sistersessionsIG: @jaydembarberTikTok: @jaydembarber Connect with Students of Mindwww.studentsofmind.comIG: @studentsofmindFB: www.facebook.com/StudentsofMindPodcast/Host IG: @jaydembarberJohn Tyler (music): @johntylersounds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices