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Therapy in Tampa Bay: Getting an Appointment
"Everyone is full! I've called so many places and no one has any openings!" Believe us, WE GET IT. From the client end of things, we know how frustrating it can be to make the decision to start therapy only to make the phone call and hear there are no immediate...
Anxiety Treatment in Tampa
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns, and the number one reason people call our practice. Anxiety impacts nearly every person to some extent as it is a natural feeling that overcomes us in response to our perception of a situation and actual...
EMDR in Tampa: A Guide to This Powerful Treatment
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy that can help people to recover and heal from past traumatic incidents, stressful experiences, grief, anxiety, or largely any other challenging life situation. EMDR helps the person to process through...
Changing your perspective is a catalyst for growth and change
“When you’re in a dark place, you sometimes tend to think you’ve been buried. Perhaps you have been planted. Bloom.” This quote really resonates with me. Not only is it meaningful in its own right, it represents a dramatic shift in perspective that we all could...
Therapy versus Medication
At times, this is a controversial topic, if not representative of a difference of opinion between two distinct but related professions. Should a person pursue therapy or medication? Let’s first be clear: there is no one correct answer to this question. Whether a...
Toxic Positivity
The phrase "toxic positivity" is floating around more than ever. But what does this term mean? Naturally, most head to Google to search for the answer. We posted on this topic in 2019 and wanted to provide an update as it is clear that the pandemic has created a...
Finding a Therapist in Tampa Bay
Looking for a therapist/counselor is often a new experience for a person. For the most part, most calls to Tampa Therapy start out with "I have never done this before. I'm not sure what the process is." And it's a perfectly okay to feel that way (meaning, a...
Self-Esteem: A Different Perspective
Self-esteem. It is a topic that is relatable to every person. We all interact with our self-esteem on a daily basis, and likewise, it impacts our daily life. Whether your self-esteem is high, low, or somewhere in the middle, self-esteem is part of our relationships, thought processes, work or school life, and day-to-day experiences.
Social Anxiety: We Can Help
Would you describe yourself as someone who has trouble communicating and feeling comfortable in social situations? If so, it is possible you may struggle with social anxiety. Now, let us be more clear: there is a difference between feeling a little bit nervous in a...