Reasons why People Don’t do Therapy

Issues such as work-related stress, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, conflict with family, and unresolved issues from the past are just a few of the reasons people decide to start therapy.  Therapy involves talking through problems, gaining insight about yourself – and why you do the things you do, exploring effective ways of dealing with problems, and learning new ways to think about the difficulties faced.  Despite the significant amount of relief so many people gain …

Getting Started with us

Are you considering starting counseling but unsure where to start?  Perhaps you’re curious about costs involved, how to schedule your first appointment, or what to expect out of the process.  We can walk you through the steps.  We are located in the Carrollwood area in Tampa and provide individual counseling services in a private, relaxed, and non-judgmental setting.  Scheduling availability is flexible.

Exposure – And how it’s used to treat Anxiety (5 steps)

In this post, I’ll talk a little bit about what Exposure Therapy is – and how it’s used to treat different kinds of anxiety.  In short, “exposure” refers to exposing oneself to triggering situations gradually in order to desensitize oneself to the stimulus, or the situation that causes the anxious response.

Getting out of a Career you Hate (6 Steps)

  The average American works 40+ hours per week, which means we spend almost half of our waking lives on-the-job. If you love what you do and are energized to start each and every day, perhaps this isn’t so bad. If on the other hand, you hate what you do, it bleeds into every other aspect of your life. Even when you’re not at work, you spend evenings and weekends, dreading the idea of going …