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Benefits and Disadvantages of Finding a Therapist in Tampa

by Summer SchmidtTherapist, TherapyPosted on No Comments

Looking for a new therapist is never easy. And depending on the city that you live in – it may be easier – or actually harder. Let’s take a look at the benefits and disadvantages of finding a therapist in Tampa. The Tampa Bay area is a beautiful and diverse city with a lot to offer. Professional sports, beautiful beaches, fine dining, close to theme parks, beautiful winters, and more. Nothing great comes without its …

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Should You Ghost Your Therapist?

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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 …

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Do Your Therapist’s Politics Matter? And Is It Okay to Ask?

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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.

Too Irritable? It Might be Burnout and Here’s what to do.

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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

Understanding Mental Health Credentials: Who to See for What? A Guide to Understanding Psychologists, Counselors, Therapists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, and More.

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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 …

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