All The Single Ladies: Five Funky Things You Can Do To Attract Love

Love is in the air.  February is the month of love.  Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching.  In my counseling office during the marriage counseling in Davie, I’ve been working with each person to create a Valentine’s Day that their partner won’t forget.  However, there is a whole other group of people single this year.  Many people have asked ways to attract love into their lives.  I got the inspiration for this post during one of my sessions.  I listed out about 5-10 things a person could in order to put their attention to love and make it grow. If you… Continue Reading This Article

Three Reasons Why Watching Elf is Good for Your Mental Health

The holiday season is upon us and I’ve already encountered tons of blog posts about the holidays and depression. How to survive them. How to stat connected to others. How to have fun. How to set boundaries. How to reduce depression and anxiety.  Clients are coming into my Davie therapy office asking for coping skills.  The list goes on and on and I’ve personally written these types of posts. Recently, I was inspired to write this post about why watching Elf (plus bonus features) is good for your mental health. Seeing pictures of Buddy the Elf instantly puts a smile… Continue Reading This Article

Five Things To Add to Your Weekly Routine to Reduce Anxiety.

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  I have a confession to make about ways I manage to reduce my anxiety. I still use a planner, a real physical planner with pages and all. When it comes to planning out my weeks, I like to map it out visually. One tactic I recommend is to start putting right into your planner or calendar the things that will help you to reduce your anxiety. If you put them in your calendar, you will be more likely to complete them. The more items you complete, the greater chance there is for an improvement in anxiety relief. Below are… Continue Reading This Article

Three Things I Learned About Going to a Nutritionist

A few months ago, Julie reached out to me to discuss my office and the possibility of joining.  I thought it was a pretty good idea to discuss it and I wanted to learn more.  I had never seen a nutritionist before.  I feel like a nutritionist is similar to a therapist, most people only see them when something is wrong.  And here I am going to be able to meet with one just to see how her services work and how well of a fit she really will be for Caring Therapists of Broward.  I have to admit that… Continue Reading This Article

Ten quick and free ways to reduce anxiety

I can teach you to reduce anxiety.  Here are recommendations of things to do to reduce anxiety. I suggest you pick three things to do on a daily basis and go from there.  One of the main jobs I have as a therapist is to help teach clients in my Davie office to reduce anxiety.  People don’t like the way anxiety makes them feel so they seek my services to help them.  Here are my recommendations on ways to reduce anxiety.  They are things you can start doing today!     1. Keep a journal of your unhealthy thoughts 2. Look into… Continue Reading This Article

Confessions of a Burnt Out Therapist in Recovery

Fire Power Seminars I used to be a burnt out therapist. I used to question if my student loan payments were worth it. I used to question if this was the right field for me. I used to question if I was even still a therapist if my primary role was paperwork, paperwork and more paperwork. I now consider myself a burnt out therapist in recovery. I put it that way because that’s what it looked like for me. In grad school, they tell you that you won’t make a lot of money as a therapist. They tell you to… Continue Reading This Article

Becoming Empowered in Three Steps

You can become empowered in three steps!  Breaking out of the victim mentality is going to require you to start accepting responsibility for everything that happens in your life.  This means the good, the bad and the ugly.  You are the ultimate creator in your life.  If you find yourself constantly being victimized, then there are signs and signals you are sending out letting people know they can walk all over you.  It’s going to take time to examine your behavior to figure out what those behaviors are.  Here are some steps you can take to start creating an amazing… Continue Reading This Article

How to Use Nature to Improve Your Mood

There are easy ways for you to improve your mood this year. Feeling the blues lately?  Not getting enough vitamin D this season?  Mother Nature has many healing benefits for depressed moods.  Have you ever gone to the beach on a beautiful day and immediately felt better?  The ocean and beach have therapeutic benefits that go beyond immediate relief.  Immersing yourself in nature on a regular basis is a healthy coping skill you can use in order to combat depression and ease anxiety. Go to the ocean to think If you are looking for a place to dig deep into… Continue Reading This Article

It’s Valentine’s Day. You’re distant. Now what?

It’s easy for people in the new love/newlywed stage to express their love during Valentine’s Day but what if you’re stuck in a rut? People get stuck in all types of ruts, such as a demanding work schedule, having children or being in a transitional stage, and showing love to your significant other can be tough. This holiday can bring up a lot of emotion in people. For all of you in a relationship that is connected, then Valentine’s Day can be simple. Flowers, card and dinner lead to a great night with your significant other. If you are single,… Continue Reading This Article

How to Create a Stress-Free Home and Live Without Anxiety

We spend a significant amount of times in our homes and anxiety can build up there. It’s where we start our day off and end our day. It’s where we connect with family members. It’s where we share meals and stories after a long day. Some of my clients have shared that their household is a source of stress and anxiety for them. They know their home can be a source of relaxation and calm for them, but are not sure how to create a stress-free environment. Below are some simple strategies you can utilize in your home to create… Continue Reading This Article