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Different Types of Therapy Approaches for Different Issues

by Joel SchmidtTherapy September 15, 2021September 15, 2021No Comments

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 …

My Favorite Parts of Being a Therapist

by Joel SchmidtTherapy June 15, 2021June 20, 2021No Comments

Being a therapist is hard work. Not always, though. Sometimes someone I really “get” makes everything in the therapeutic process effortlessly align. I know exactly what the person in front of me needs to hear. I know exactly what it is that will help – and the person I’m working with just runs with it. Other times, not so much. I’m confronted with challenges, things I’ve never heard before, and struggle to find the right …

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Things to Bring up in Therapy – Even if they’re Kinda Hard to Talk about

by Joel SchmidtTherapy May 19, 2021June 20, 2021No Comments

Therapy is an interesting thing. The therapeutic relationship between therapist and client – unique and unlike any other relationship. We share about our past, our secrets, our fears, struggles, and our hopes and dreams…It’s one of the few places we can go where no topic is off limits or too taboo. Your therapist, non judgmental and acting with “unconditional positive regard” for you, provides not only an active listening ear, but acts to be as …

Teletherapy: What it is, Benefits, and How it Works

by Joel SchmidtOnline Counseling March 25, 2020No Comments

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak and social distancing recommendations, people are opting to (or being told to) stay at home. This means that many things that we typically do face-to-face (such as doctor’s appointments, work meetings, and even social interactions) are now being done virtually from home. Many therapists, including myself, are even temporarily taking therapy online in order to protect the safety and well-being of ourselves, the community, and people we work with. So what …

Our Efforts to Support Tampa Bay

by Joel SchmidtTherapy March 18, 2020No Comments

Just like that, everything has changed. Jobs are being lost, local businesses are being forced to shut down, lives are being disrupted, and uncertainty about the future has led to widespread anxiety, stress, and panic. At a time when we need to be most connected, we are being asked for good reason to remain “socially distant” – which if it hasn’t already – will be leading to increased isolation and loneliness…There are, however, steps we …