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In honor of International Self Care Day on July 24th I thought it would be helpful to address what is self care, why is it so important, and why do many of us struggle when it comes to taking time to focus on ourselves.  Dictionary.com defines self care as “the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own...[ read more ]

Introducing our newest clinician to our Tampa and St Pete offices, Dr. Tiffany Bell   1. What inspired you to pursue a career as a therapist? My inspiration to pursue a career as a therapist stems from my deep-seated desire to help others achieve mental and emotional well-being. During my academic journey, I was particularly moved by the profound impact...[ read more ]

In our last blog, we went over how social anxiety differs from social anxiety disorder, and how to identify the signs. If you missed that blog, you can read it here:    https://wellnesspsychologicalservices.com/the-difference-between-social-anxiety-disorder-or-phobia-and-social-anxiety/   If, after doing some research on this subject, you feel like you are dealing with social anxiety or phobia, you’re probably asking yourself what you can...[ read more ]

For the last couple of months, we’ve been exploring anxiety, it’s symptoms and effects, as well as effective treatments. To better understand your anxiety, or determine if you need treatment for it, you can check out this blog: https://wellnesspsychologicalservices.com/what-is-anxiety-frequently-asked-questions-about-anxiety/ If you’ve already determined that you’re suffering from anxiety, and you’re ready to seek treatment for it, this blog has some...[ read more ]

 How and When to Treat Your Anxiety Over the last few months, we’ve been exploring all of the questions that surround anxiety. If you missed our previous blogs on this subject, you can find them here: https://wellnesspsychologicalservices.com/blog/ In the previous blogs, we discussed what anxiety is and why people have it. In this blog, we will go over four questions...[ read more ]

Frequently Asked Questions About Anxiety Last month, we covered what anxiety is. This month, we’re going to go after why people experience anxiety.  Why Do People Experience Anxiety?  Sometimes, the source of someone’s anxiety is situational, or temporary, such as a high level of stress at work, or complicated family issues. When a person is experiencing these difficult situations, it...[ read more ]

Finding Peace in St. Petersburg, Florida: Local Resources for Managing Anxiety from a St. Pete Therapist Living in St. Petersburg, Florida, offers a unique blend of coastal beauty and vibrant community life. However, amidst the sunny days and scenic views, many of us still may find ourselves grappling with anxiety and stress. Whether it's related to work, relationships, or other...[ read more ]

This month, we’re beginning to explore the topic of anxiety as part of a 3-month series where we will dig into the What, Why, and How questions surrounding anxiety. In this blog, we will go over the “whats” of anxiety, to help our readers better understand the nature of anxiety and what it looks like in themselves or their loved...[ read more ]

Recently, we’ve been talking about the benefits of group therapy. Last month, we outlined the benefits of group therapy in this blog: https://wellnesspsychologicalservices.com/types-of-therapy-groups-and-its-benefits/ In this article, you can explore if group therapy would be helpful for you.  But what if you’re looking for online therapy? Do online group therapy options exist? And if so, how do you go about determining...[ read more ]

Should discharge be collaborative? Assessing flexible discharge dates in an intensive outpatient dialectical behavior therapy program   We are excited to announce that Dr. Jonathan Huffman was an author on a recent publication about a Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program. Check out the article at: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-28982-001