Carl Jung argued that dreams are not random or meaningless, they are messages from the unconscious. Unlike Freud, who saw dreams primarily as wish-fulfillment, Jung thought that they show us what we are missing, ignoring, or repressing in our waking lives. It is a way for our psyche to balance itself out. We might be […]
Can a therapist really help you feel proud of who you are? For a lot of LGBT people, self-acceptance can feel like a fantasy, but finding the right guide can make all the difference in the world. Working with a therapist who affirms and understands your identity can bring your authentic self out of the […]
Without the right mindset, it’s hard to make any sort of progress in our therapy journey. Even if we do all the worksheets, attend all the therapy sessions, and soak up all the sunshine in St. Petersburg, we’ll still need to authentically put it into practice every day. The right counselor can make a huge […]
Vulnerability is something a lot of men have to work on when they go to therapy. We live in a culture that encourages men to hide and ignore their vulnerabilities, so when they finally unmask themselves to their partner or therapist, it can feel threatening. Working with a counselor who understands can make all the […]
The tools we learn in therapy are perhaps at their most useful when it comes to de-escalating the fear and anxiety that our nervous system can hang onto. Counseling can teach us how to notice when our body is in fight or flight, but what can we actually do to calm our body down when […]
At Integrative Counsel, we like to think that we embody the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month all year long. But in 2025, we are going the extra mile with free therapy resources for the people of St. Petersburg. That means free art therapy prompts like the ones in this article, but it goes much […]
Is it really possible to keep up with both motherhood and self-care? We all understand on some level that we need to take care of ourselves, but the process of making the time for it is often neglected, especially by mothers and caretakers. I think we’ve all seen a mother push themselves to the absolute […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and that means there’s plenty of therapeutic activities all across St. Petersburg, FL. That’s because Mental Health Awareness is more than just a topic for instagram graphics, it’s a heartfelt call to action. This is a time when the community comes together to shine a compassionate light on mental […]
How can therapy help us when we’re feeling stuck? Therapy has a lot to offer, but making progress can be a big project, and it’s natural that we sometimes hit a wall. We’ve all been there, but what are the best ways to break free when we’re feeling trapped by the way things have always […]
If you’re looking to bring the spark back into your relationship, is therapy really the answer? Is that spontaneous spark of excitement that entices us into relationships something that can be cultivated? If our relationship is worthwhile, should we even have to? In reality, relationships are not the spontaneous, romantic, but often completely unachievable experience […]
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