Teen Counseling: Social Media and Teen Mental Health

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC

You know that social media and the endless scrolling that it entails are stealing your time. You recognize getting caught in this repetitive loop but you can’t seem to reel it back in. As you scroll, you feel your anxiety rising as you compare yourself to others. You edit posts repeatedly, agonizing over how others will see you.

Your heart drops when you see your friends post that they were out having fun and realize that you weren't invited. That sense of rejection feels like a fire that lights you up inside. Suddenly, you’ve become your worst critic as your internal voice comments and compares each time you open TikTok and Instagram.

Anxiety Therapy Orlando: Digital Wellness

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC

You’re anxious and edgy. You’ve tried to limit your screen time, but picking up your phone almost feels like a compulsion. You set out with the best of intentions, but before you know it, you’re scrolling at red lights, at the park with your kids, and even when out with friends. After you set a limit, you rationalize breaking it because you’re waiting on an important work email or you posted an engaging post on social media. Regardless of the reason, it’s a slippery slope because before you know it, you’re checking the portals nonstop again.

At Mindful Living Counseling, we help people with anxiety learn coping tools to manage things so that they are comfortable in their skin again. One of the things we explore is screen time and its impact on anxiety.

Anxiety Therapist Spotlight - Charniqua Snell, RMHCI

We're thrilled to introduce our latest team member, Charniqua Snell, RMHCI. Charniqua specializes in assisting adults and teenagers struggling with anxiety, trauma, and depression. As an Orlando-based anxiety therapist, she's here to address any questions you might have before embarking on counseling.

Anxiety Therapy Orlando with Valentine’s Gifts to Soothe the Senses

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC

You know a big night on the town isn't going to work for your partner. Over-the-top plans and surprises, while well-intentioned, simply overwhelm them. You want to do something special for them, but you understand that there are limits to what would truly benefit them. Their anxiety isn't a matter of being difficult—they genuinely struggle with it.

You have wracked your brain trying to find a meaningful gift they will appreciate besides bringing home roses… again.

Anxiety Therapist: A Guide to Balancing Work and Mental Health

I've been lucky enough to call Downtown Orlando my home for quite some time now, and I have to say, it's been an amazing experience! The city has been a great source of inspiration for me personally and professionally. I love the energy of Downtown Orlando, it's always buzzing with life! And the best part? There are so many opportunities for career growth here!

As an Orlando therapist, I understand balancing work and mental health can be challenging, but we're here to help you prioritize your well-being. With the city's unique job market and fast-paced lifestyle, taking care of your mental health is essential to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Anxiety Therapy Orlando: A Guide to Understanding and Overcoming OCD

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC

How often have you heard someone say, "Oh, I'm so OCD," or make a joke about OCD while dismissing the serious issues it causes? Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a complex mental health condition. Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder involves much more than being too neat or liking things done the exact way. People with OCD are trapped in a loop of repetitive thoughts and behaviors over which they believe they have no control. The really bad part is that most people with OCD are aware that their fears are irrational, but they believe they have no control over them. OCD rituals can consume a lot of time and significantly disrupt a person’s daily life.

Orlando Therapist Shares: 6 Anxiety-Friendly Activities to Do in Downtown Orlando

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMCH

Do you ever find yourself struggling with anxiety? Are you looking for ways to find relief and feel more at ease?

As an anxiety therapist in Orlando, I help my clients find activities they can do to help alleviate anxiety before it takes over.

The vibrant energy of downtown Orlando can be exciting, but it can also pose a unique set of hurdles for those navigating anxiety. As an anxiety therapist, I understand the challenges of seeking moments of peace in the bustling heart of downtown Orlando. Sometimes finding activities that offer rest without inducing stress can feel almost impossible.

Anxiety Therapist Orlando Shares 4 Steps to Manage Anxiety

You are at work, suddenly feeling your heart pounding, your hands shaking uncontrollably, and your palms sweating. Your thoughts are racing, and you start thinking, "Oh no, I feel a panic attack coming!" Before you know it, panic has taken over, and you are desperately trying to hide from everyone's view out of fear that something terrible will happen.

Enhancing an EMDR Intensive with Diverse Therapeutic Techniques

In the whirlwind of professional and family life, you find yourself grappling with stress and anxiety, acutely aware of the deep-seated issues impacting your well-being. You recognize the need for transformative healing, yet the thought of integrating weekly therapy sessions into your already overflowing schedule seems daunting, if not outright unfeasible.

EMDR Therapy: Healing the Unspoken

You feel anxious, on edge, and overwhelmed. This persistent feeling has left you filled with self-doubt and uncertainty in your relationships, at work, and even during your leisure time. You’re unsure why you feel this way and have tried to cope through it. You may have an awareness of going through difficult life events earlier in life, but no specific memories come to mind.

Earlier life events that occur before language development, starting from in utero and onward, can have lasting impacts if our nervous system was dysregulated or we did not have the capacity to process it at the time. Some of these events you may not even think of as a trauma. Significant family changes such as moving or loss, financial strain, and high-stress situations while pregnant are just a few examples of events that can take a toll in these preverbal years.

Anxiety Therapist Shares: 10 Gift Ideas for People With Anxiety

The holiday season is almost here, and you know what that means - it's time to start thinking about gifts for your loved ones! Are you ready for the stress and pressure of gift-giving to hit you? We know how challenging it can be to find the perfect present for everyone on your list.

Anxiety Therapy Orlando: 6 Mindfulness Spots Around Downtown

Do you struggle with finding time for yourself? Does self-care seem to get pushed to the back burner? Do you realize you’re running on fumes, but find it difficult to carve out time for yourself?

As an anxiety therapist in Orlando, I help my clients develop a plan for self-care that can help alleviate anxiety before it takes over.

How EMDR Therapy Can Heal Emotional and Somatic Flashbacks

Do you sometimes feel scared, anxious, hijacked by emotions, or really threatened in a relatively safe place, struggling to understand why you’re reacting the way you do? Do you feel overwhelmed by a racing pulse and shortness of breath? These reactions almost always result in shame because you are aware that your reactions don’t fit the situation.

EMDR for Trauma-Related Brain Injuries

I am thrilled to share this article on how EMDR therapy can help people recovering from trauma-related head injuries. Over the past few months, mine and Dr. Narducci’s offices have been working together to offer patients holistic and comprehensive care as they recover from head injuries and trauma. Dr. Narducci has been providing top-notch medical care and my practice has been utilizing EMDR therapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the emotional and mental needs of the patient as they recover from trauma related to a head injury. This powerful combination of treatment fosters resilience and renewed hope for patients in the face of adversity.