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Ask a Therapist Anything – Part 2 of 3

by Joel SchmidtQuestion and Answer May 15, 2019July 16, 2019No Comments

This is part 2 of 3 in my “Ask a Therapist Anything” Series. Here, I answer questions about the difference between a Therapist and Counselor, how many sessions the average person needs, why I don’t take insurance, and how as a male Therapist I feel about my ability to work with females. If you missed part 1, check out Part 1 of 3 – Ask a Therapist Anything.

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Ask a Therapist Anything – Part 1 of 3

by Joel SchmidtTherapy May 10, 2019July 16, 2019No Comments

I recently reached out to family and friends on Social Media giving them the opportunity to “Ask a Therapist Anything”. In my Blog posts I strive for as much transparency as possible and try to provide people with a glimpse into the often mysterious/private world of Therapy. I’ve written about why people decide to go (or not to go) to therapy, benefits of therapy, a little bit about what actually happens in my office, and …

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Finding the BEST Therapist in Tampa

by Joel SchmidtTherapy April 30, 2019June 30, 2021No Comments

Spoiler Alert: Although I know a lot of GREAT Therapists in Tampa, I won’t be recommending any single best Therapist for you in this blog post. Why, you ask? Well If I did have to make that recommendation, then my bias alone would force me to recommend myself 🙂 – and it might not be true FOR YOU. That’s because the best Therapist just so happens to be the Therapist that is best for you. …

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My 100 Mile March – And all of the Benefits Noticed

by Joel SchmidtBenefits of Exercise April 24, 2019July 16, 2019No Comments

At the end of February, I decided to set some pretty aggressive goals for March. Goals varied in nature, but were linked to areas of personal growth, professional development, and overall improvement of my health. One of my goals was to run 100 miles in March by starting off each day with a jog early in the morning. I’m already a pretty regular runner, but usually had only ever averaged about 2 miles per day …

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Let me tell you about my Clients

by Joel SchmidtTherapy April 13, 2019July 16, 2019No Comments

Before anybody reading this freaks out, I should start by saying there are a few things that prevent me from sharing any specific details (or identifying information) about the individuals I work with. They’re things like HIPAA, The American Counseling Association’s Code of Ethics, and a set of personal values/beliefs (outside of legal requirements) I hold that allow me to create an environment of trust. The sensitive things people share with me stay within the …