What are the benefits of expressive arts groups? Art therapy in a group setting can provide just as many benefits as individual art therapy, and, depending on what one is going through, have even more benefits than one-on-one therapy. As humans, we thrive when we experience community and acceptance within our community.  What happens […]

Energetic boundaries are the four walls of your castle. In life, there are some things that are better off avoided, and sometimes we have to draw a line in the sand for your own protection.  By setting an energetic boundary, you are protecting yourself from the things that depress, trigger or drain you. Learning when […]

Couples therapy can be an intimidating prospect. The thought of inviting another person (even a mental health professional) to analyze our relationship can be off-putting to many, and completely alienating to some couples. There may be things in our relationship that feel too overwhelming or painful to change.  But for those who work through the […]

Without self-acceptance, success can be elusive. When you don’t have love and compassion for yourself, everything else gets a whole lot harder. However, there is hope for you, no matter how distant your self-compassion may seem. Embracing who you are is something that can be fostered and learned, if you give yourself the opportunity.  Your […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’re all the heroes of our own stories, but the heroes we admire in literature and on the screen find themselves undergoing spiritual and emotional transformations more often than they find themselves using the bathroom. If all of us are heroes, each going on a continuous, limitless, and recursive journey throughout the stages of our […]

If you’re looking for a counselor in St. Petersburg, FL you have a lot of options to consider. There are many different disciplines they might have, and every therapist has something different to offer. However, it’s not always clear what each therapist might have to offer, and without complete information, finding the right guide can […]

Focus: it’s something we all need, but it’s not something we always practice. Although it is often necessary to succeed in the practice of life, focus is something that many consider optional. With our phones in our pocket, and the world at our fingertips, we live in an environment where focus is becoming more and […]

Finding the right guide can be a lengthy journey, longer for some of us than for others. After all, choosing your mentor requires you to picture your ideal future through the hazy and out-of-focus lens of the imperfect present. To get the most out of your mentorship (and making the matter even more complicated), you […]

Anxiety can make the worst of even the kindest circumstances. When you’re in a panic, it’s vital to have something stable that you can hold onto. It’s a tough situation, but it can be made even tougher without a healthy sense of self-love. By learning how to love yourself, you can become the source of […]

Somatic Therapy uses the connection between the mind and body to heal the maladies of both. For many patients, it has proven helpful in treating PTSD, addiction, depression, and even chronic pain. Our mind and body are deeply symbiotic entities that coexist and work in tandem to regulate our thoughts, feelings, and actions. When you […]