Sadness is something we all cope with, but when that sadness is a symptom of full-blown depression, it’s not something we can always handle on our own. Often we turn to work, substances, or the problems of others to find escape from our own sense of melancholy and worthlessness. Instead of turning towards others, our […]

When OCD feels especially convincing, it can be hard to tell where the disorder ends and you begin. The thoughts sound so real, so urgent, that even your trustiest methods of coping might start to waver. This isn’t a failure on your part, it’s just what it feels like to have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.  You […]

No family is perfect. There will be times in our life where we come into conflict with our families, whether that’s a personal disagreement between family members or a difference in philosophy from one generation to the next.  Family conflict is one of the most stressful conflicts we can experience because there is no complete […]

Finding the right therapist can feel like a relief until you start looking at the price tag. For many Floridians, the cost of therapy can be a major barrier to getting the help they need. That’s where Integrative Counsel comes into the picture.  Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or just trying to navigate […]

For many men, emotions can feel like unfamiliar terrain—something to manage, minimize, or power through. But ignoring your feelings doesn’t make them disappear; it only pushes them further out of reach. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reconnect, and begin understanding what your emotions are really trying to tell you. By getting back in […]

Anxiety and depression can make hope feel like an unrealistic work of fantasy, but hope can return to us even through the smallest of steps. You don’t need to change who you are to start finding hope, you just need to start looking for it. The more you train yourself to look for hope, the more […]

October is as good a time as any to be sober, but that doesn’t make it any less difficult! If you have a history of relying on substances for peace, comfort, and joy, it can feel pretty overwhelming when we interrupt that with a month of sobriety. But if you compassionately accommodate yourself and find […]

Change is often stressful or even traumatic, but it cannot be avoided. Time itself is essentially an abstracted measurement of change, and as sports journalists are often desperate to say: father time is undefeated. And so when we embark on our journey through life, we must accept that change is an inevitable consequence of that […]

A breakup can leave you feeling drained;  in the blink of an eye, you become emotionally, mentally, and even physically exhausted. In the midst of heartbreak, it’s easy to focus on what you’ve lost, but this is also a powerful opportunity to turn inward and rebuild. Healing isn’t just about moving on; it’s about pouring […]

I remember going through a major life transition and feeling like my world was turned upside down. Even though I felt in my heart that the changes that were happening were for the best, and that I would most likely  grow and evolve into an even better version of myself, I still felt lost. I […]