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The consulting counselor— How can we all be happy?

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The consulting counselor— How can we all be happy?

“There’s too many cooks in the kitchen.”  “Too many cooks spoil the broth.”  “There’s always, ‘one’.”  Oftentimes, whether in the workplace, or our personal lives, we will run into people that we may clash with—

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Anger – – A counselor’s inspirational

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Anger – – A counselor’s inspirational

Anger – – it shows itself in many ways. It can originate in families.  It can be a part of domestic violence. It can affect not only you, but those around you at work, or in your everyday life.  But, what’s behind anger?

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A Counselor’s Review on Toxic People—Don’t let them in!

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A Counselor’s Review on Toxic People—Don’t let them in!

We’ve deleted and blocked people on social media.  We’ve had arguments within our families.  We’ve lost friends, and we appear more divided than ever. It seems like everywhere we turn, there is something that is less than positive. 

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A Counselor’s Review on Loneliness—What can you do?

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A Counselor’s Review on Loneliness—What can you do?

When my monthly magazine subscription of Psychology Today came in the mail, the main title stood out to me more than others—The Loneliness Cure—How to Make Connections That Count, by Jennifer Latson. I have seen my clients go through divorces, grieve losses,

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Relationships—Counselor’s inspirational on being vulnerable

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Relationships—Counselor’s inspirational on being vulnerable

“What makes you vulnerable makes you beautiful.”  --Brene Brown

Allowing yourself to be open and vulnerable for the greater good is not always easy.

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Counselor’s inspirational – – Boundaries for your benefit

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Counselor’s inspirational – – Boundaries for your benefit

Boundaries – – sometimes they are harder to set than others, or even to make at all. However, if a person is stressing you out, making you feel crappy about yourself, or

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The mind/body connection –Why counseling is as important as seeing your doctor

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The mind/body connection –Why counseling is as important as seeing your doctor

When you are sick, you go to the doctor, possibly take a medication, and hopefully do your best to follow your doctor‘s orders. It’s the same with your mental health. When you are sad, anxious, or feeling like a change is needed, it is

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Burn out—Counselors need counseling too.

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Burn out—Counselors need counseling too.

“ Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”--Confucius

Each week, I listen to what people say—with my clients, and in my everyday life.  I listen to myself too.  We tend to do that as therapists! This week, a theme kept coming up

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Marijuana--The good and the not so good for your mental health

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Marijuana--The good and the not so good for your mental health

There have been many questions since medicinal marijuana became legal in our state of Florida.  There are important things you need to know--both about being able to get it legally through a physician, and also what the effects of recreational marijuana are

Amy’s office is located in the St. Petersburg, Florida area, serving Pinellas County, and the greater Tampa Bay area.  Online video or phone counseling is offered throughout the state of Florida where she is licensed.  License #MH 13430