Should You Ghost Your Therapist? This blog post was written by Joel Schmidt, LMHC. Since it’s that time of year, why don’t we get into the spooky topic of how to close out work with your therapist whether you feel like you’ve gotten what you need out of therapy or you’re just not sure it’s a good fit. It doesn’t have to be scary and wrapping up with good communication can be beneficial for you …
Back in graduate school for Counseling (around 2012 or so), I don’t remember talking about politics in class. Sure, we discussed ethics, values, how transparent therapists should (or should not) be in session, and how therapist biases might impact the work—but I don’t recall ever discussing how who you voted for in the last election might come up when consulting with potential clients. I wonder if they do that now. It’s not that there wasn’t …
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Too Irritable? It Might be Burnout and Here’s what to do. This blog was written by Joel Schmidt, LMCH and Owner of Float On Counseling. I often work with busy professionals who come to me and say they want to work on their anger. They’re irritable, easily agitated, not feeling their best, and often take out their frustration and stress on the people they love the most. As a result they sometimes turn to coping …
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Understanding Mental Health Credentials: Who to See for What? A Guide to Understanding Psychologists, Counselors, Therapists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, and More. This blog was written by Joel Schmidt, LMCH and Owner of Float On Counseling. The Tampa Bay area is pretty well saturated with mental health professionals, which is good news if you’re looking to work on your mental and emotional health – but it can be confusing to know who to see for what …
“Cracking the Code: A Skeptical View on the Science of Manifestation” was writen by LMHC and owner of Float On Counseling, Joel Schmidt. Float On Counseling offers mental health counseling for those struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, neurodivergent issues, grief, trauma, and more. Float On Counseling therapy is offered to Tampa area residents for in-person / online sessions – and ALL Florida residents for online counseling. To begin your counseling journey with Joel Schmidt …
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