Stress and Anxiety Therapist Explains What a Resilient Team Looks Like

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC

You can feel it—even if no one’s saying it out loud. Your team is stretched thin. The spark is gone. Motivation is dipping, communication feels strained, and the energy in the room has shifted. You’re starting to worry that burnout isn’t just a personal issue—it’s become part of the culture.

You want to make things better, but you're not sure where to start. You don’t want to pile more on your people—you want to create a work environment that’s actually healthy and sustainable.

As a therapist and workplace consultant in Orlando specializing in stress, anxiety, and burnout, I help professionals and leaders create resilient workplaces—where people are supported, connected, and able to thrive without burning out.

How a Trauma Therapist Can Help You Cope With the Emotional Impact of Chronic Illness

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC

Living with a chronic health condition is more than just managing physical symptoms—it’s about managing everything that comes with them. The unpredictability. The fatigue. The doctor’s appointments. The questions from loved ones who don’t quite understand. The loneliness that creeps in, even when you're surrounded by people.

As a Trauma Therapist, I help clients struggling with the emotional impact of chronic illnesses.

Many individuals with chronic health conditions spend years navigating the healthcare system in search of answers. And while some eventually receive a diagnosis, others continue to manage symptoms without a clear explanation. Regardless of where you are in your journey, one truth remains the same: the emotional weight of chronic illness is real and often overlooked.

Stress and Anxiety Therapist Explains The 3 Hidden Layers of Burnout

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC

You’re doing everything you can to keep up— showing up, pushing through, getting things done. But inside, it’s getting harder to care. You’re tired in a way that rest doesn’t fix. You wonder if this is just how it’s going to be now.

Or maybe you’re the one people look to for answers—the leader holding the team together, spinning plates while trying not to drop your own. If things feel heavier than they used to, it’s not just you. The way we’re working isn’t working.

And that means burnout isn’t just a personal issue. It’s a leadership and culture issue—one that can be change

Trauma Therapist Explains How PTSD and Stress Impact Your Memory

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC

Do you have trouble remembering everyday things, even those that aren't emotional or upsetting? You enter a room only to forget why you are there. Or you space out in a meeting, unable to recall what was just said. You constantly misplace your keys, phone, or wallet. Maybe your mind goes blank when remembering your coworker's name, doctor's appointment time, or when your daughter asked you to pick her up.

Yes, it happens to everyone. But these small memory slips can be really frustrating, especially when they start happening more than usual. And there can actually be much more beyond your forgetfulness than simple distraction or inattentiveness.

Not All Therapy Is Created Equal: How to Find the Best Therapist in Orlando for You

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC

If you’ve ever searched for the best therapist in Orlando and ended up overwhelmed, you’re not alone. There are so many options out there, and trying to figure out who’s the right fit can feel exhausting, especially when you’re already carrying emotional weight.

As an Orlando Therapist, I know how hard it is to find the best fit.

Here’s what I want you to know: the best therapist isn’t the one with the fanciest credentials or the most Instagram followers. The best therapist is the one who feels right for you. Someone who understands your goals, your story, and the pace that works for your healing. If you’re ready to find that kind of support, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Orlando Therapist: Understanding Mood Swings

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC 

You feel as if you're on an emotional rollercoaster all the time. You catch yourself switching from feeling calm to edgy in a split second. One moment you're relaxed, and the next your heart is racing, your shoulders are tense, and a sense of dread washes over you.

As an Orlando Therapist, I see all the time how trauma disrupts emotional balance and how stress and anxiety can make mood swings feel so overwhelming.

I’ll walk you through why these emotional ups and downs happen—and more importantly, what you can do to feel more grounded, steady, and in control again.

Stress and Anxiety Therapist: Burnout and the Nervous System

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC

Imagine driving your car with the gas pedal pushed down—no red lights, no stop signs, no chance to tap the brakes. You might make good time… at first. But eventually, the engine overheats. You run out of gas. And everything starts to break down. This is what chronic stress looks like in the nervous system. And in the workplace.

As a stress and anxiety therapist who works with professionals, I often explain stress like this: Your nervous system has two pedals—gas and brake.

Orlando Therapist: Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC

Do you feel constantly overwhelmed by your emotions? Even though you give your best, you find it nearly impossible to control how you feel or react. You feel stuck in fear, worry, and stress, weighed down by painful memories you can't shake off. At times, anxiety feels all-consuming. Racing thoughts that come out of nowhere leave your heart pounding and your chest tightening, and create a sense of impending doom. Your moods change often and rapidly.

Or perhaps trauma has left you feeling disconnected from yourself and others. You feel trapped in survival mode, even long after the danger has passed. All in all, it feels like your emotions control you rather than the other way around. You might find yourself reacting in ways you don't understand, whether by shutting down, lashing out, or desperately seeking reassurance, only to feel ashamed afterward. Even though you ache to connect, relationships feel either fragile or too intense.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was developed for people who experience their emotions overly intensely. At Mindful Living Counseling in Orlando, we work with individuals who feel overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, and intense emotions. As Orlando therapists, we integrate DBT-informed practices to help clients feel more in control, connected, and capable of facing life's challenges.

Stress & Anxiety Therapy Orlando: Burnout Is Preventable

You probably know the feeling. You’re pushing through deadlines, holding everything together, maybe even thriving in pressure… until you’re not. Suddenly, you’re tired in a way that sleep doesn’t fix. Your focus is fuzzy. Your motivation flatlines. You care—but not as much as you used to.

If you’ve hit this wall, you’re not lazy. You’re not weak. You’re probably just burned out and trying to keep functioning inside a system that’s running people into the ground.

As stress and anxiety therapists at Mindful Living Counseling, we sit with high-achieving professionals and leaders daily. We understand that overworking and high performance can be conflated, though they are not the same.

However, it doesn’t have to be that way. And it’s up to leaders and individuals to shift workplace culture.

Here’s the truth: Stress is part of work. Burnout doesn’t have to be.

Orlando Therapist: Understanding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC

You find yourself wondering when life turned into a constant battle with your own mind. The racing thoughts are persistent and overwhelming, leaving you on edge, while the continuous tension in your body makes you want to escape from your skin. Sometimes, the past comes rushing back, not just as memories but flooding you with emotions or physical sensations that hit without warning. Your heart races, your chest tightens, and suddenly, you're back fighting for survival even though you know you're safe now. You constantly feel overwhelmed, struggle to keep up with responsibilities and make decisions, and start pulling away from people in your life. You try to push the feelings away, distract yourself, or stay busy, but nothing really brings lasting relief.

If this sounds like you, know that you're not alone.

A Trauma Therapist Explains the Link Between Trauma and Chronic Illness (& 3 Ways to Regain Balance and Heal)

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC

You've been on this journey for so long now, treating your chronic disease, and the more you read about it, the more you recognize the overlap between trauma and chronic illness. When you look back on your experiences, you can see the connections.

You start to realize that some of it may be true for you and that trauma might have directly influenced not only your emotional well-being but your physical health as well. For example, if you frequently faced physical punishment as a child or often witnessed domestic violence or abuse, experiences can trigger chronic stress. Over time, this ongoing stress can lead to long-term health problems such as high blood pressure, heart issues, digestive disorders, autoimmune diseases, and chronic pain.

Our trauma therapists at Mindful Living Counseling Orlando, often see clients recovering from trauma who experience various chronic illnesses. So, as an Orlando therapist, I would like to help you understand the overlap between trauma and chronic disease. Allow me to explain how trauma affects your physical health and how to break this cycle.

An Orlando Therapist Explains Why We Can't "Confirm nor Deny" - A Word About HIPAA

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC

Have you ever called a therapy practice and been told, “We cannot confirm or deny if this person is a client”?

We understand how frustrating that can be. Maybe you’re trying to check in on a loved one’s progress in therapy. Maybe you’re worried about their well-being. Perhaps you’re just hoping for reassurance that they’re in good hands.

When you reach out to a therapy practice, it’s because you care. However mental health professionals are legally and ethically bound by strict privacy laws—which means we cannot share any information about a client. And that includes confirming whether or not someone is a client.

Understanding Grief: An Orlando Therapist Explains What to Expect After a Loss

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC

You have recently experienced a loss, and you feel overwhelmed and lost. You don't know how to cope with the pain. You feel exhausted from intense emotions that won't allow you to catch a break. One minute, you might feel numb and completely disconnected from everything around you, only to feel completely overwhelmed by emotions that can't translate into words the next—like you're drowning, unable to catch a breath. It's a lot. If you're feeling this way, you're not alone, and there's nothing wrong with you.

As an Orlando Therapist, I want to help you understand what to expect during the grieving process and how to make space for healing.

At Mindful Living Counseling in Orlando, our experienced counselors offer counseling, support, and guidance to help you process loss in a way that feels right.

An Orlando Therapist Explains 5 Stages of Grief

Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC

Grief is something most people experience after a significant loss. Still, it can leave you feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward. You may experience guilt for wanting to continue with life, fear of forgetting your loved one, or confusion after losing a meaningful relationship or job. You may have no energy for social interactions and everyday tasks, struggle to concentrate, and feel guilty about taking time to grieve. Communicating your feelings about the loss can also be challenging. You might have many questions, such as, "How long will this pain last? Is it normal to feel angry? When will I start to feel better? Will I ever truly move on? Why do I feel so alone?"

As an Orlando Therapist, I want to help you understand the stages of grief and what to expect throughout the grieving process. At Mindful Living Counseling in Orlando, our experienced therapists are here to help you navigate your emotions with compassion, support, and guidance so you can heal in a way that feels right for you.