“Couples Wait an Average of Six Years of Being Unhappy with Their Relationship Before Getting Help” –John Gottman By: Justine Devlin Ph.D. Relationships can be challenging and the idea of couples therapy can be daunting and perceived as threatening in some instances when the idea is brought to the attention of a partner or spouse. Most relationships encounter speed bumps...[ read more ]
So, you’re exploring the idea of couples therapy with your partner. Maybe you’re considering taking the next step in your relationship, and you’d like to get a jumpstart on any concerns that might arise as you move forward. Or, perhaps your relationship has experienced trauma, and you’re not able to work through it on your own. It’s possible you’ve...[ read more ]
If you're reading this blog, chances are you're looking for a clinical psychologist trained to provide high-quality couples therapy and marriage counseling. Wellness Psychological Services in Tampa and St. Petersberg, FL had a team of highly-trained therapists ready to help you and your partner, read on to learn more about each one. Meet Couples Therapist Evangelin Browne LMFT ...[ read more ]
Does Couples Therapy Work? Is my relationship beyond repair? How effective is couples therapy? Can I convince my partner to go? Questions like these are posed by partners who may be apprehensive or who may be feeling a sense of hopelessness about their relationship or marital status. Couples counseling has made significant progress in the last 40 years. Prior to...[ read more ]
What inspired you to pursue a career as a therapist? In the spirit of authenticity, I will speak my truth. An important factor in understanding what led me down this path is having the knowledge that I grew up in a small town. Growing up, I had little to no exposure to any conversations or psycho-education on mental illness, or...[ read more ]
It’s hard to believe that it’s been over a year since the world was rocked by the arrival of COVID-19 and the life changes that came with it. Seemingly overnight, our lives came to a screeching halt, causing fear, anxiety, panic, isolation, and a feeling of loneliness that many people had never felt before. For those individuals already dealing with...[ read more ]
The world is opening up and we’re moving closer and closer to the day when the Covid 19 pandemic is a memory. But that doesn’t mean that everything has to go back to the way it was before. That’s also true with online therapy & counseling. Online therapy has existed for many years and goes by many names. It's also...[ read more ]
The Basics of Online EMDR Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses Therapist directed lateral eye movements to ease stressful, traumatic memories. If you’re considering EMDR therapy, it’s important to know that online EMDR therapy is as effective as in-person therapy. Since the pandemic, many therapists who did not offer virtual EMDR therapy have started with great success....[ read more ]
By: Yashira Oropeza-Diaz, Psy.D, MSCP, LMHC, CTMH Licensed Psychologist What is Online EMDR? To understand how Remote/Online EMDR works, first, we need to understand the basics of EMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy is an evidence-based integrative approach. EMDR works to help you process information that has been "unprocessed" in your brain. The way your brain takes information and...[ read more ]
Wondering if Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is right for you? You’ve come to the right place. A relatively new type of therapy, EMDR therapy is generally used to treat trauma and relieve psychological stress, as well as PTSD. How Does EMDR Therapy Work? EMDR therapy allows the patient to recall trauma-triggering memories in small doses. At the...[ read more ]