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Building Emotional Resilience In Children Through Therapy

By Therapist Tampa | May 16, 2023

Did you experience a traumatic event as a child? Well, You Are Not Alone. About 66% of adults have gone through such an experience as a child, making life more of a struggle than it otherwise would be. When it comes to children and their emotional resilience, therapy can really help. As a parent, you…

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The Relationship Between Anxiety and Depression

By Therapist Tampa | May 9, 2023

Among the most common psychiatric disorders are anxiety and depression. These two disorders are considered to be comorbid with each other.  According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) about 7% of adults and 13% of adolescents suffer from these disorders at any given time. Typically, women suffer them more than men…

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How To Find the Best Therapist for Yourself

By Natalia Savage, MS, LPC, LMHC | May 3, 2023

People search to find the best therapist when they are struggling in their relationship, overwhelmed with anxiety, or have concerns with their mental health. The very first obstacle in their way is finding the right therapist. Finding the right therapist is critical because it will determine the course and success of treatment. Let’s take a…

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Strategies to Improve Emotional Wellness

By Therapist Tampa | May 1, 2023

Emotional well-being includes mental condition and emotional stability. But, economical conditions and increased screen time is increasing the risk of depression and anxiety. The major solution to achieve emotional wellness is through knowing current emotional state. It allows you to make the required changes in life and become a content person. Taking care of your…

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How can Counseling and Therapy Help with Depression

By Natalia Savage, MS, LPC, LMHC | Apr 25, 2023

    When we are talking about Mental Health, Depression is a common topic that comes out. Depression can present itself in different ways and its intensity can vary from mild to severe, necessitating different types of interventions. Although curing depression is a long process, individuals can employ various strategies to manage the symptoms they…

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Anxiety and 5 Ways to Manage It

By admin | Jan 23, 2023

Do you ever find yourself feeing worried that something bad is going to happen, even when you have no evidence of such? Or feel overwhelmed by your to-do list for the day and find yourself in a panic? You are perhaps experiencing symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety can present itself in feelings of fear, apprehension, worry,…

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Brainspotting

Brainspotting

By Natalia Savage, MS, LPC, LMHC | Oct 29, 2021

Brainspotting is a powerful tool used to treat trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety and multitude of other symptoms and mental health issues. Through this method clients get access to both the brain and body and heal what is distressing or holding them back. “Where you look affects how you feel.” —David Grand, PhD With “talk therapy”…

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How Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps Children affected by Trauma

By Natalia Savage, MS, LPC, LMHC | Mar 22, 2020

What is TF-CBT? TF-CBT is an evidence-based therapeutic modality designed to specifically treat children, ages 3-17, affected by PTSD and trauma. TF-CBT also engages families and teaches caregivers how to support their children in dealing with the aftermath of trauma. How long does TF-CBT take? TF-CBT usually takes between 8-16 sessions to complete the treatment…

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7 Things Every Parent Needs to Know to Help an Anxious Child

By Natalia Savage, MS, LPC, LMHC | Feb 11, 2020

Parents often find themselves at a loss on how to help their anxious child. They may attempt to reduce anxiety triggers, become overprotecting by solving their child’s problems, or accidentally enable and reinforce the avoidant behavior. It can be helpful to pace daily activities to decrease overall stress for anxious children, however parents should not…

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