Teen Counseling Center Provides places to study in Downtown Orlando

As school is back in session, finding a suitable place to study is a necessity! A productive study space is crucial for effective learning and creativity. Whether it's exploring a new place or finding a where you can connect with other classmates we understand that finding the right study spot can be challenging or anxiety-provoking, but we're here to help.

Benefits of EMDR Intensives

You’ve been carrying around heavy emotional baggage for way too long, and you’re ready to work through it and let it go. On the one hand, you’re ready to do the deep dive and do the work, but you don’t have the time or energy to commit to weekly therapy sessions. Between work, family, and those never-ending responsibilities, committing to weekly sessions seems almost impossible.

As an EMDR Therapist in Orlando, I am offering one-, two-, and three-day EMDR Intensives. Intensives have been a complete game changer for my busy clients. My clients appreciate the ability to set aside a few dedicated days for their healing without having to squeeze EMDR into their hectic schedules.

In my last blog post, I shared What to Expect in an EMDR Intensive and in this post, I am sharing the many benefits of an EMDR Intensive.

What to Expect in an EMDR Intensive

You’re ready for relief and you’re ready for it now. You know you need EMDR Therapy, but the thought of extending out over months and months just seems so daunting. You’re ready to handle the issues that have been holding you back, but the idea of meeting for weekly sessions feels long and drawn. You want results faster and you don’t want to deal with processing your trauma while you’re handling all of your life’s responsibilities. It’s hard enough to work through your trauma. You don’t need the weight of the daily grind on your shoulders while you’re trying to heal your past.

Orlando Trauma Therapist Shares What Is Behind Daddy Issues

I’m Lauran Hahn, LMHC and one of my specialties is helping people recover from toxic relationships and improving their attachment styles. It's my passion to help those who have experienced trauma and anxiety. Mindful Living Counseling, my therapy practice in Orlando, Florida, is a safe space where you can find the support you need to heal from your trauma.

Recently, I was asked to share my thoughts on the root cause of "daddy issues." This made me reflect on how the term itself carries a negative connotation and fails to accurately describe the challenges faced in relationships, especially for women.

Orlando Therapist: How to Deal with Passive-Aggressive People

Have you ever had a conversation with someone and walked away scratching your head thinking, “What just happened? That felt oddly aggressive.” If so, you’ve likely been on the receiving end of subtle jabs or hidden insults. This is known as passive-aggressive communication and it is like a cancer in relationships.

Passive-aggressive communication erodes trust, increases tension, and creates emotional distance between people, making it impossible to form a healthy relationship.

Is Arguing Healthy in a Relationship? Insights from an Orlando Therapist

Are you experiencing recurring disagreements with your significant other? Are you anxious about the potential harm it may cause to your relationship? Are you concerned that these disagreements could be detrimental to your overall connection?

I’m Lauran Hahn, LMHC, and I am the proud owner of Mindful Living Counseling located in Orlando, Florida. My expertise lies in toxic relationships and assisting clients in identifying the patterns that may be affecting and preventing them from having healthy relationships. I enable my clients to reclaim their power and regain control over their lives.

Orlando Trauma Therapist Explains Rape Culture Part 3

Have you or someone you care about recently experienced some form of sexual harm? Knowing what to do next, or how to best provide support can feel overwhelming! Sexual violence can greatly affect a survivor’s overall wellness. Learning about Rape Trauma Syndrome can help orient us to what’s going on, and help us see the supportive and healing path forward.

Orlando Trauma Therapist Explains Rape Culture Part 2

Written by: Trissa Dodson, LMHC

In the last blog post Understanding Rape Culture Part One, we learned that Rape Culture negatively affects survivors of sexual violence by turning blame onto the victims and invalidating their pain. We also learned that Rape Culture protects those who inflict harm on others and minimizes the gravity of violence. Rape Culture ultimately damages our individual relationships with one another, as well as our relationship with our communities on a larger scale. How do we end Rape Culture? You can start by reflecting on your own experiences and the experiences of others with compassion and respect. 

Orlando Anxiety Therapist Shares 5 Mental Health Benefits of Owning a Pet

Have you been thinking about how a pet can benefit your mental health? Are you ready to welcome a furry friend but needed a few more reasons to convince your family?

My name is Lauran Hahn, LMHC and I am the owner of Mindful Living Counseling, a therapy practice specializing in anxiety and trauma. At Mindful Living Counseling we have a therapy dog named Opal who loves being around our team and clients. As Opal’s dog mom, I feel passionate about the great benefits of owning a pet that they bring to your life. I sat down with my team of anxiety therpaists and asked them to help me brainstorm and share some of the benefits of welcoming a furry friend into your life!

Orlando Trauma Therapist Explains Rape Culture

Your heart is pounding. You might be thinking, “What did that person just say to me?” “What did they mean by that?” You’re left feeling icky or uncomfortable. You try to brush off their comments, but you can’t shake that irritated, nervous feeling that something is off. You question whether or not to say something back, but decide it’s not worth the confrontation and try to ignore it.

My name is Trissa Dodson LMHC, and I’m a sexual violence trauma therapist. In order to heal from sexual trauma, we need to talk about how sexual violence permeates the larger society we’re all a part of. We need to talk about the word no one seems to want to say, the dreaded R-word: Rape. More specifically, Rape Culture.

Teen Counseling Orlando Resources

You know your teen is ready for therapy. Things are getting wonky at school and home and they need the support of someone to help navigate these turbulent waters.

You also know just how important it is to match your teen with a therapist that is a good fit. You don’t want to try multiple therapists before finding the right person because that will likely deter them from therapy altogether. Time is of the essence and you’re searching to find a therapist that meets your family's and your teen's needs.

Orlando Therapist Shares 11 Parenting Tips for Raising Awesome Humans

Do you worry that you’re not doing the parenting thing right? Do you compare yourself to other moms and feel like you’re coming up short? Do you worry that your parenting approach might just be screwing things up?

As an Orlando therapist and the mom of two kids, ages 6 and 28, I have learned a lot about momming over the years. In celebration of Mother’s Day on Sunday, I thought I’d turn the wisdom I have gathered over the years into 11 Parenting Tips for Raising Awesome Kids.

Orlando Therapist Helps Your Teen Navigate Through College Rejection Letters

Your teen has been excitedly awaiting their college acceptance letters. They check the mail and their email daily in anticipation that they will soon hear back from colleges after working hard on their applications. As their parent, you’re anticipating this news as well and join in on their nerves and excitement!

They open their first response from a college and as they do so, you watch their face fall into disappointment. After all their hard work, they received a letter that they were not granted acceptance into college. Your teen is crushed and upset by this rejection and unsure how to handle it. As their parent, you feel their pain and defeat. How do you help your child through receiving this bad news?

Orlando Therapist Shares About Anxiety Therapy

Have you been tied up in knots lately and paralyzed by anxiety? Have you wanted to relax, but been unsure of exactly how to help yourself? Anxiety can be an all-consuming experience that leaves you feeling powerless and out of control.

But it doesn’t have to stay that way. I have helped many people heal from and overcome anxiety. My name is Lauran Hahn and I am a specialized Anxiety Therapist in Orlando and the owner of Mindful Living Counseling. I have helped many anxious clients feel calm and in control again.