Relationships & Grief, Mental Health, Mental Health & Therapy
Types of Grief: Complicated Grief, Disenfranchised Loss, and More
We tend to talk about grief as if it’s a single thing — sadness after loss. But grief is far more varied…
The Journal
Wellness insights.
Practical thoughts on mental health, relationships, and living with more intention — from Douglas Carmody, LCSW.
Trauma Therapy & Relationships
Childhood Trauma in Adulthood: How Early Experiences Shape Your Relationships Today
You didn't have the worst childhood. So why do the same patterns keep showing up in every relationship? Childhood trauma is more…
Couples Therapy
Should You Try Couples Therapy or Individual Therapy First? A Tampa Therapist’s Take
People sit with this question for months before calling anyone. Here's an honest framework for deciding — including the situations where couples…
Addiction & Recovery
Alcohol and Florida Culture: When Social Drinking Becomes a Problem
Florida makes it easy to drink and hard to notice when it's become a problem. Here's what alcohol use disorder actually looks…
Uncategorized, Relationship Issues, Relationships, Relationships & Grief, Relationships & Mental Health
8 Signs Your Relationship Could Benefit from Couples Therapy
Most couples don’t seek couples therapy until they’ve been struggling for years. According to research from The Gottman Institute, the average couple…
Anxiety & Mental Health
Panic Attacks at Work: What to Do When Anxiety Hits in the Office
Racing heart. Tunnel vision. The certainty that something is very wrong. Panic attacks at work can feel career-ending. Here's what to do…
Personal Growth, Communication, Mental Health & Therapy, Recovery, Relationships, Relationships & Grief
Letting Go of Resentment: 6 Honest Steps Toward Real Freedom
On letting go of resentment — not for them, but for you. Why carrying a grudge shackles the person holding it, and…
Addiction
Dual Diagnosis in Tampa: When Addiction and Mental Health Co-Occur
Treating addiction without treating the mental health underneath it is why so many people relapse. Here's what dual diagnosis actually means —…
Trauma Therapy, EMDR, EMDR & Trauma Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Mental Health, Mental Health & Therapy
EMDR for PTSD: How It Works and What the Research Says
EMDR for PTSD: How It Works and What the Research Says Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one of the most misunderstood and…
Anxiety
Anxiety and Sleep: How to Break the 3 AM Spiral
The 3 AM spiral is not random. It has a structure — and once you understand it, you can interrupt it. Here's…