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A Day in the Life of a Therapist (This Therapist)

A Day in the Life of a Therapist (This Therapist) Post written by Float On Counseling Therapist and Owner, Joel Schmidt LMHC Take a glimpse behind the curtain.  Here, I’ll share what a day in the life of a therapist (THIS therapist) looks like from sunrise to sunset – from the more mundane side of things to the things I do to show up the best way I can for the people I work with. …

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Finding a Therapist in Tampa – Considerations & what to Look for

If you’re looking for a Counselor in Tampa – or anywhere for that matter – it can be hard to know where to start.  It’s an overwhelming task.   Look up therapists near me in the Tampa Bay area on  Psychology Today directory and you’ll get close to ONE THOUSAND results.  Because there’s a lot of filtering to be done, it can be helpful to get clear on a few things and to know what you’re …

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Creating Balance with a Demanding Career

I get the struggle.  It’s hard to find balance in life when you have a demanding career.  For me, it’s fine line between being bored and being burned out.  Too little work and I’m feeling restless and unfulfilled.  Too much work and I’m stressed, more irritable, and not able to be as present as I need to be for the work I’m doing – and not able to as easily enjoy my down time.  When …

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Different Types of Therapy Approaches for Different Issues

So when it comes to therapy, there are several different modalities (or approaches).  Different therapists tend to gravitate to different styles and theories.  Psychoanalytic therapy, for example, is an approach of therapy that focuses more on the subconscious mind and past experiences as a way of better understanding who we are and why we do what we do.  Solution-Focused Therapy, on the other hand, focuses more on the present and future, what’s working, what’s not …

Guest Post: Alicia Divico on Relationship Traps

Relationship Traps: by Licensed Therapist and Certified Addiction Professional, Alicia Divico (Owner and Therapist) at Personal Wellness Solutions in Tampa, Florida.  I have watched a lot of people date (not to mention the dating I’ve done myself), and let me tell you, I have learned a lot. Everything about the way we operate as humans is complex and dating/romance is no exception. We have our childhood that plays a role, we have unconscious factors that …