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Neurodiversity: Awareness, Advocacy, & Cultivation of Strengths

by Joel SchmidtNeurodiversity June 28, 2022June 28, 2022No Comments

Neurodiversity represents a population of people who diverge from the typical way we see others process information. Those who represent the typical information processing are described as “neurotypical.” Those who identify as neurodivergent can include people with ADHD, Autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Using the terms “neurotypical” or “neurodivergent” only helps to define where that person is at on a spectrum. Neurodiversity became a popular term in the 1990’s, as sociologist Judy Singer …

Understanding Anxiety, Treatment for it, and how to Support: A Resource for Family and Friends

by Joel SchmidtAnxiety November 22, 2021November 23, 2021No Comments

If you’re reading this it’s probably because someone you know and care about has been struggling with some kind of disordered anxiety. Perhaps they’re in therapy – or are considering therapy – and you’re wanting to better understand what’s going on, how therapy can help, and how you can help. Disordered anxiety goes above and beyond the “normal” anxiety we all experience from time to time and can be really challenging (in the most extreme …

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How to Spot Questionable Therapy

by Joel SchmidtTherapy September 23, 2021September 23, 2021No Comments

I recently started listening to a new podcast called “Very Bad Therapy”. I just started, but the hosts (clinical counselors), interview other therapists and people who have been in therapy about bad experiences with therapy, questionable approaches, and times when therapy has been downright harmful. It’s about “what goes wrong in the counseling room and how it could go better, as told by the clients who survived.” It can be hard to take that step…to …

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

by Joel SchmidtTherapy September 18, 2021November 6, 20246 Comments

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

by Joel SchmidtTherapy September 17, 2021September 20, 2021No Comments

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 …