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How to Set Boundaries: A Guide to Protecting Your Well-Being
This post is Part One of a two-part series on boundaries. In this first article, we’ll explore what boundaries are, why they matter, and how to set them in a way that supports your mental health and relationships. Next week, in Part Two, we’ll take a closer look at...
The Hidden Truth About Therapy: Why In-Network Often Costs More in the Long Run
Think about it like home maintenance: replacing your roof before it leaks feels expensive upfront, but it saves you far more money, time, and stress than waiting until water has damaged the walls, floors, and foundation. The “cheaper” option almost always costs more...
Top 8 Reasons Couples Come to Counseling (From Tampa’s Leading Therapy Practice)
Couples Counseling in Tampa: The Most Common Reasons People Seek Therapy Together At Tampa Therapy, we’ve provided trusted, high-quality couples counseling in Tampa for nearly a decade. Known as one of the area’s most established and respected practices, we work with...
Why You Should Be Careful Who You Choose for EMDR Therapy
Why You Should Be Careful Who You Choose for EMDR Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the most recognized treatments for trauma—and for good reason. When used appropriately, it can be incredibly effective in helping people process...
Why People Delay Therapy – And Why Now Is the Best Time to Start
There's no perfect time to start therapy. Let’s be honest—starting therapy can feel intimidating. Even when we know it might help, we often hesitate. We tell ourselves it’s not the right time, or that we’re doing fine enough. But here's the truth: there's never a...
The Power of Words: How Language Can Liberate—or Imprison—Us
Words are powerful. They can open doors, break chains, build bridges, and spark transformation. But they can also lock us in, keep us stuck, and make us feel deeply alone—even in a crowded room. Most of us have experienced both sides of this. There's the relief of...
ANXIETY, TRAUMA, AND PTSD IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANES
STRESS AND PTSD IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANES Each year I write about the impact of hurricanes on mental health in the context of trauma and trauma responses. As a native Floridian who has gone through many hurricanes and a practice focused on trauma and PTSD,...
Thanksgiving: Something to be Thankful For
On this Thanksgiving, find something to be thankful for. We all have some thing. The truth is, we all have many things. It can be easy to only focus on the negative – the things that are wrong in your life, the struggles, the current situation(s) that you face. But in...
Anxiety, Trauma, and PTSD in the Aftermath of Hurricanes
STRESS AND PTSD IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANES Each year I write about the impact of hurricanes on mental health in the context of trauma and trauma responses. Likewise, I often educate patients on identifying what trauma is, and it always seems relevant to further...