By Dr. Brittany Carswell When a disaster strikes, it disrupts lives in ways that go far beyond the physical destruction of homes and communities. The emotional toll of a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, often lingers long after the immediate danger has passed. The...
By: Dr. Brittany Carswell First of all I just have to say what an intense and chaotic couple of months it has been for all of us locally in the Tampa Bay Area. Having two hurricanes hit us in a two week period was something...
Anxiety affects many Americans. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the top choice for treating it, often involving evidence based treatments that are supported by research and proven to be effective. A mix of therapy and medicine often works best to help manage anxiety. Working with...
OCD, or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, is a mental disorder and a significant mental health issue. It affects about 1 in 40 adults in the U.S. People with OCD have unwanted thoughts and urges. They do certain actions or think in certain ways to feel better. Those...
What inspired you to pursue a career as a therapist? I originally wanted to be a medical doctor but through my education and life experiences, realized I was more interested in human behavior and the mind. I had a strong feeling pulling me to pursue...
Substance Abuse Counseling in St. Petersburg & Tampa, FL Over 20 million Americans aged 12 and older have fought with addiction or substance use disorders. The relapse rate is between 40 to 60 percent. This is like other chronic illnesses like asthma and diabetes. It...
In honor of International Self Care Day on July 24 th 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....
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...
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...
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...