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Your psychological well-being may be reflected in your skin

Posted on: February 24, 2015 /

Categories: anxiety, counseling, counseling services, counseling services Venice FL, depression, depression treatment, therapy, therapy Venice, treatment

Recent studies by the American psychological Association (APA) suggest a connection between common skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, eczema, itching, pain, and hives may be related to significant experience of stress, anxiety, and depression among other psychological concerns. To some, this may be expected, to others they may be surprised to hear. has a licensed psychologist

Mindfulness, antiaging, fountain of youth?

Posted on: February 21, 2015 /

Categories: ADHD, anxiety, counseling, counseling services, counseling services Venice FL, depression, depression treatment, FL, mindfulness, therapy, treatment

In recent years mindfulness has become a hot topic in popular culture. Meditation, the book- The Power of Now, Marcia Linehan’s dialectical behavioral therapy for borderline personality disorder, yoga, and even martial arts all have common threads of hope for increased health and aim to focus on the present moment and our experiences in it.

Treating and assessing learning disabled students

Posted on: February 21, 2015 /

Categories: ADHD, anxiety, counseling, counseling services, counseling services Venice FL, depression, depression treatment, diagnosis, gifted student, learning disabled, treatment

It is extremely important that therapists be aware of the biases affecting their thinking and judgment. In a clinical setting therapists frequently draw conclusions biased on heuristics derived from initial impressions of their clients. These impressions can range from assumptions of intellectual competence to social aptitude. However, these conclusions, frequently, do not accurately represent reality.

How Long Should Psychotherapy Last?

Posted on: February 21, 2015 /

Categories: anxiety, counseling, counseling services, depression, depression treatment, treatment

Ever wonder how long therapy takes? This is a great question that comes up for many people as they learn more about therapy and counseling. “How long will it last?” is one of the questions people most often ask when they are about to begin psychotherapy–especially if it’s their first time. The answer I usually

What’s in a diagnosis? Is it even helpful?

Posted on: February 21, 2015 /

Categories: ADHD, counseling, counseling services, depression, depression treatment, treatment

The current diagnostic system has created sharp distinctions between those who are “ill” and those who are not. Labeling people in this way not only affects how society “mental health” but may also interfere with our accurate understanding of what is really occurring and what will be helpful for these people. This article reports that

Are you depressed? Depression may not be what we expect

Posted on: February 21, 2015 /

Categories: depression, depression treatment

As is the case with many things related to mental health, depression may be misunderstood in popular culture and by many people. You might be surprised to learn that most people have symptoms of depression over the course of their life and depression can even be adaptive. When things are not going as we would

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