Therapy Orlando: 5 Ways to Become More Gentle With Yourself

You may be going through something in your life right now that has you feeling anxious or depressed. You might be working through some difficult trauma or life-altering event and as a result, you have spent a great deal of time beating yourself up.

As an Orlando Therapist who specializes in anxiety and trauma, I see how my clients speak to themselves when they feel highly anxious, overwhelmed, and stressed out. They will express how they feel as though they aren’t enough, they’re emotionally drained and just overwhelmed. Well, when you’re going through these tough moments I remind my clients that you must take some time to pause and reflect.

Therapy Orlando: 4 Healthy Boundaries for Caregiver Burnout

Are you caring for someone and feeling burned out? Do you secretly resent your responsibilities, but then feel extreme guilt for having those feelings? “I shouldn’t be upset. At least I am healthy,” you think to yourself. Do you feel guilty when you want to take time for yourself? Does setting limits with your loved one put you in what feels like an impossible situation?

We’re excited to share that Mindful Living Counseling Orlando is officially all moved into our new location at 605 E. Robinsons Street, Suite 710, Orlando, FL 32801. We are announcing the new therapy services that are now available to the downtown Orlando community.

In our last post, we detailed the delightful little treasures around our new work home, like Lake Eola and other local restaurants. Make sure to check that post with local spots to check out when you visit our counseling office in downtown Orlando.

Many of our clients, have been traveling to Maitland, Winter Park, or doing strictly online therapy to work with Orlando Therapists at Mindful Living Counseling. Today, we are very excited to announce that we are all moving into one location together in downtown Orlando! We are thrilled to invite you into our new space which is located in the Day building right off of East Robinson Street.

Orlando Therapist Shares: How to get Better Sleep

Do you struggle with sleep? Does your to-do list keep you up at night? Do you have a hard time falling asleep? Or do you wake up mid-night and start thinking about all the things you need to do?

If this sounds like, you are like the other 70 million Americans that struggle with sleep difficulties.

As a trauma and anxiety therapist in Orlando, more than half of my clients struggle with sleep problems. A few restless nights here and there are easy enough to deal with, however ongoing sleep issues can wreak havoc on overall wellbeing.

Orlando Self-Care Spotlight: V- Elite Sports Performance & Fitness

Welcome to this blog series on Orlando Self-care spots! In each blog post, we highlight local businesses that nurture mind, body, and spirit.

This week, Mindful Living Counseling Orlando’s therapist Christina Martinez, LMHC is sharing her very own favorite self-care spot, V-Elite Sports Performance and Fitness.

Orlando Therapist: How to Deal With Stress

Do you feel stressed out and overwhelmed? Does it feel like the stress in your life has taken on a life of its own? Do you feel like you’re in a pressure cooker and are about to pop?

You’re not alone. We all feel stressed from time to time, whether it is stress about finances, family, or work. A little stress is normal, but constant stress can wreak havoc on your health and your life.

Orlando Self-Care Spot: Orlando Power Yoga

I’m thrilled you’re back to read another Orlando self-care spotlight! In our very first blog post, Orlando Therapist Shares Importance of Self-Care, I explain the value of having a self-care plan and share with you how having a self-care plan helps bring out the best version of you.

Orlando Self-Care Spotlight: 4.22 Organics

In our very first blog post in this series, Orlando Therapist Shares Importance of Self-Care, I explored how having a self-care plan allows you to regulate your nervous system and sets you up to bring the best you to your family, and friends, and work.

Orlando Self-Care Spotlight - Melissa Dyer

We’re back with another one of our favorite self-care spots in Orlando and this time we’re talking all things hair! Self-care is fundamental to the wellness of your mind, body, and spirit. In our first blog of the series, Orlando Therapist Shares Importance of Self-Care, I explain how having a self-care routine sets you up to bring the best you to your loved ones, friends, and your job.

Orlando Therapist: Friendships During a Pandemic

We’ve all been dealing with the pandemic for the past two years and today, we’re dealing with the changes that have come with a global pandemic and learning how to best adapt.

Some people have gone through drastic changes where they’ve lost their jobs, moved to a different state, or grieved a loved one. While others learned a new hobby, started working from home, or discovered how enjoyable it is to spend more time outdoors.

Orlando Self-Care Spotlight: Living Well Acupuncture

Self-care is fundamental to the wellness of your mind, body, and spirit. We kicked off the month by sharing a blog on the importance of self-care and some ideas to kick start your self-care journey! In our most recent blog post, we highlighted The Body Lab Pilates and interviewed Dede Ramos, Owner and Master Instructor.

We are continuing this series on Orlando Self-Care Spotlight, where we highlight local businesses that have been nominated by other Orlando therapist and professionals as awesome self-care spots. We have carefully selected locally owned Orlando businesses that nurture mind, body, and spirit to be featured in our series Orlando Self-Care Spotlight.

Orlando Self-Care Spot: The Body Lab Pilates

We are kicking off this blog series on Self-Care Spots in Orlando by interviewing Dede Ramos, owner, and master instructor at The Body Lab Pilates.

We are grateful for these business owners because they have dedicated their lives to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit of humans. Because of their work, they are helping the people in our Orlando community live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives.

Orlando Therapist Shares Importance of Self-Care

You’ve been feeling drained and overextended. You’re running out of gas emotionally and physically. You know things need to change, but you just can’t seem to prioritize your needs.

You say, ‘tomorrow’ or ‘after I pick up the kids,’ but the time just never seems to come. You’re inundated with endless tasks and a mile-long to-do list.