Therapy Orlando: 5 Ways to Become More Gentle With Yourself

You may be going through something in your life right now that has you feeling anxious or depressed. You might be working through some difficult trauma or life-altering event and as a result, you have spent a great deal of time beating yourself up.

As an Orlando Therapist who specializes in anxiety and trauma, I see how my clients speak to themselves when they feel highly anxious, overwhelmed, and stressed out. They will express how they feel as though they aren’t enough, they’re emotionally drained and just overwhelmed. Well, when you’re going through these tough moments I remind my clients that you must take some time to pause and reflect.

Therapy Orlando: 3 Uncomfortable Feelings When it Comes to Setting Boundaries

Have you been attempting to set boundaries that are feeling really uncomfortable when it comes to putting the boundary in place? Do you often feel guilty or anxious because you're not quite sure how the other person is gonna take it? Do you really want to set boundaries, but these feelings seem to get in the way?

Boundaries are one of the most important things to uphold with others in order to have healthy relationships. We should be implementing boundaries when it comes to our relationships with our friends, our job, our family, and ourselves.

Therapy Orlando: 4 Healthy Boundaries for Caregiver Burnout

Are you caring for someone and feeling burned out? Do you secretly resent your responsibilities, but then feel extreme guilt for having those feelings? “I shouldn’t be upset. At least I am healthy,” you think to yourself. Do you feel guilty when you want to take time for yourself? Does setting limits with your loved one put you in what feels like an impossible situation?

Therapy Orlando: 5 Signs You’re Healing From Trauma

Do you ever look in the metaphorical rearview mirror and say to yourself, “I’ve really come a long way.” Do you ponder the person you were and realize you’re now very different?

At Mindful Living Counseling Orlando, all of our counselors are EMDR therapists. We are all highly trained and skilled at helping you heal from past trauma. We see many clients who are just getting started on their healing journey. We help them navigate through their past and help them heal through their trauma for a better future.

In the past few weeks, I’ve had some of my old clients reach out to me who know that we’re moving to downtown Orlando and they’ve requested videos and pictures. I thought I’d take this opportunity to do a video blog and showcase our new space. I’m very excited to show you around our new office located on 605 E. Robinson Street, Suite 710, Orlando, FL 32801, and share with you the names we have given these wonderful office spaces.

Orlando Therapist: 5 Tips to Ease Anxiety

It’s that time of year again! You feel like your Summer went by in the blink of an eye and are preparing for back-to-school season. You feel your anxiety start to peak again at the thought of going back. Or maybe you’re nervous about starting at a new school or starting high school. The thought of walking into the classroom again makes you worry about all the new people and places you’ll be facing.

It is normal to be nervous about the first day of school but what happens when these nerves start to have a negative impact on your mood? Knowing what to do to manage these feelings can be helpful in getting yourself ready for going back.

We’re excited to share that Mindful Living Counseling Orlando is officially all moved into our new location at 605 E. Robinsons Street, Suite 710, Orlando, FL 32801. We are announcing the new therapy services that are now available to the downtown Orlando community.

In our last post, we detailed the delightful little treasures around our new work home, like Lake Eola and other local restaurants. Make sure to check that post with local spots to check out when you visit our counseling office in downtown Orlando.

Many of our clients, have been traveling to Maitland, Winter Park, or doing strictly online therapy to work with Orlando Therapists at Mindful Living Counseling. Today, we are very excited to announce that we are all moving into one location together in downtown Orlando! We are thrilled to invite you into our new space which is located in the Day building right off of East Robinson Street.

Orlando Therapist: How to Validate Your Teen so They Feel More Understood

You find yourself often at odds with your teen - bickering, fighting, and disagreeing. Your teen often says “you never listen to me” or “you don’t understand.” You try to show them that you are present, listening, and understanding, but this message doesn’t seem to sink in with them.

You want to improve the conversations you have with your teen, but you don’t know where to start. A powerful tool in communication is validation - giving your teen the recognition that you understand their emotions, thoughts, and perspectives. Validation can be a powerful tool to use in conversation. Using this technique can convey that you are present, listening, and seeing where your teen is coming from. When your teen feels understood and heard by you, this often helps improve the desire to hear you out as well.

How to Validate Your Partner for Better Communication

Are you and your partner struggling to communicate? Are you finding that your partner seems to get frustrated or shuts down during a disagreement? Maybe your partner has even expressed that they don’t feel seen or heard by you. Or, are you finding yourself feeling uncomfortable when your partner is expressing emotions or sharing an emotional topic with you?

Whatever the case, learning and implementing this simple, yet wildly effective communication skill, can help you cut out the drama and discomfort and promote open, safe, and supportive conversations with your loved one.

Orlando Therapist: How to Talk to Your Ex During and After a Breakup

As an Orlando therapist guiding clients through the pain of toxic and unhealthy relationships, I have helped many clients going through the season of a breakup.

When you’re going through a breakup you'll probably feel all sorts of emotions, such as hurt, loneliness, and resentment. It can be hard to process all these difficult and sometimes conflicting feelings.

Orlando Therapist Shares: How to get Better Sleep

Do you struggle with sleep? Does your to-do list keep you up at night? Do you have a hard time falling asleep? Or do you wake up mid-night and start thinking about all the things you need to do?

If this sounds like, you are like the other 70 million Americans that struggle with sleep difficulties.

As a trauma and anxiety therapist in Orlando, more than half of my clients struggle with sleep problems. A few restless nights here and there are easy enough to deal with, however ongoing sleep issues can wreak havoc on overall wellbeing.

Orlando Therapist: 5 Things Your Therapist Want you to Know

You know you need therapy, but you’re not quite ready to pick up the phone and call. The thought of unpacking and unloading all that is under the surface feels daunting and overwhelming. You wonder if therapy can even help you.

Not only are you apprehensive about the therapy process, but you’re also concerned that your therapist won’t “get you” or understand you. We get it.

Orlando Self-Care Spotlight: V- Elite Sports Performance & Fitness

Welcome to this blog series on Orlando Self-care spots! In each blog post, we highlight local businesses that nurture mind, body, and spirit.

This week, Mindful Living Counseling Orlando’s therapist Christina Martinez, LMHC is sharing her very own favorite self-care spot, V-Elite Sports Performance and Fitness.