Orlando Therapist Answers the Question What is EMDR Therapy?

Have you heard a lot about EMDR Therapy? Maybe a friend recently shared that they are going to EMDR Therapy, and they love it! Or you've read about a celebrity doing EMDR Therapy and getting profound results (check out our links below with interviews with Prince Harry and Sandra Bullock). In either case, you’re wondering what in the world is EMDR Therapy? EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing. The EMDR Therapists at Mindful Living Counseling Orlando decided to take a moment and answer this question for you. So in this blog post, each therapist will give their own personalized explanation of EMDR Therapy.

Teenage Counselor Shares 31 Healthy Activities for Teens in Orlando

As a group practice that specializes in teenage counseling in Orlando, we know what it’s like to constantly figure out exciting activities for your teenager! With Spring Break just around the corner, we brainstormed a comprehensive list of activities for you and your teen to enjoy in Orlando. We included ideas for different interests, ages, and activities to account for those rainy Florida days.

Teenage Counselor Helps Your Anxious Teen With College Applications

It’s that time of the year - college application deadlines are looming. You see your teen wracked with nerves as these deadlines creep up. You notice the overwhelm they’re experiencing as they fill out each form, submit transcripts and test scores, and then anxiously await a response. What can you do to help them through this difficult process?

Anxiety Therapist Spotlight: Shauna Hughes

We are excited to highlight our newest member of the team, Shauna Hughes, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern. Shauna works with adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, chronic illnesses, toxic relationships, and spiritual abuse. As an Orlando therapist, she answered some questions you may be wondering before starting anxiety counseling.

Anxiety Therapist Shares What you Want to Know About Teenager Counseling

You recognize that your teen needs help. You’ve been trying to use all the tools that you have but it doesn’t seem to be helping your teen feel better. You’re starting to think that it’s time to seek out professional help by finding a teen counselor. Although you recognize the need for this, it’s intimidating to start the process of looking for a counselor for your teen.

At Mindful Living Counseling, we’re here to help you with this process. In this post, we’ll define what teen counseling is, what to look for in a teen counselor, what to expect in counseling, and much more.

Anxiety Therapist Shares Tips to Reduce Scanxiety

As the days tick forward, your anxiety grows as you await your visit and medical test results. This isn't something new for you; you do this regularly.

So, why does the anxiousness creep up every time? As you go about your day, you notice a familiar worry lurking in the back of your mind. Why do I have to go through this? What if I simply didn't show up? What if I just went on with my life and skipped these damn tests?

Anxiety Therapist Guides You in Choosing Your Word of the Year

As we are rounding out 2022, take a moment and reflect on the year. Do you feel a sense of accomplishment? Do you feel like the year was a struggle and really tested your limits? Or do you feel like it was a blend of both ease and difficulty? In either case, there is a lot of information to garner from reflecting on the year.

Anxiety Therapist Shares: 10 Tips for Dealing With Difficult Family during the Holidays

Do you feel excited about the upcoming holidays? Are you ready to enjoy some much-needed time off, indulge in your favorite foods, and embrace your favorite holiday traditions?

Do you also experience a bit of anxiety and dread when you think about spending time with a difficult family member? You want to look forward to the big family meal together, but a part of you is bracing when you think of the unwelcome advice and commentary that will come your way.

Anxiety Therapist Book Recommendations

It’s almost time to ring in the new year! With 2023 right around the corner we know you might be feeling anxious or stressed with all the emotions that come with the start of a new year. Mindful Living Counseling Therapists understand how overwhelming this season can be for our clients. So we have picked five of our favorite books or journals we highly recommend you read this month or in 2023.

Orlando Anxiety Therapist Shares Gift Ideas

It’s that time again, it’s the season of giving! Your social calendar has started filling up, the holiday music is starting to play and you’ve started working on the list of gifts you need to buy. This year I brainstormed a list of gifts that you can give your loved ones who may be struggling with anxiety and stress.

5 Things to Know Before you Visit Mindful Living Counseling

As an Orlando therapist, I’ve seen many clients who feel nervous or anxious about starting therapy and navigating a new space. I want this experience to be as seamless as possible for you. I’m sharing three things that our team thinks you should know before your first therapy session in Downtown Orlando. I hope that these tips help ease any anxiety you may be feeling. If after you read this blog you still have some questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Orlando Counselor Providing Anxiety Relief

Does making decisions give you anxiety? No matter what you decide to do, you are plagued with internal distress? Do you feel stuck in the mud because none of the choices you make seem to be exactly right? Do you agonize over decisions because you are afraid you’ll make the wrong decision?

An Anxiety Therapist Explains: What is High-Functioning Anxiety?

To others, you appear driven, successful, and highly motivated. But on the inside you feel on edge, pressured, and stressed out. People may praise you for your punctuality or hard work ethic. What they don’t see is the anxiety you feel that drives these traits and the insurmountable pressure you put on yourself to achieve in different facets of your life.

Although not formally recognized as a mental health diagnosis, high-functioning anxiety refers to people who struggle with anxiety internally but still excel in daily life. Others may not even know that you’re battling anxiety because they see that you’re always on your A-game. You’re also functioning well at work, school, socially, etc. Even though this drive can be seen as a positive, it can leave you feeling depleted and exhausted.

An Anxiety Therapist Shares Everything You Need to Know About Anxiety

You’re feeling overwhelmed, nervous, and on edge. You’ve heard people talk about anxiety before but you’re not sure if this is what you’re experiencing or not. You want to find answers and more importantly, you want to feel better and in control of your emotions again.

You’re curious… Do you have anxiety? And, if so, what can you do about it? My name is Elizabeth Chambers, I am a specialized anxiety therapist in Orlando, FL. I am here to provide information on the different types of anxiety that are commonly seen in counseling. I will review common symptoms associated with each type of anxiety as well as ways we help you heal from anxiety and feel calmer and in control.