We are excited to highlight our newest member of the team, Orlando therapist Elizabeth Chambers, LMHC. Elizabeth specializes in working with adults and teens struggling with anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and depression. As a teen therapist in Orlando, she answered some questions you may be wondering about before getting started.

As I’ve been going through the EMDR consultant-in-training process, I have come across some commonly asked questions from clients and from other EMDR therapists. I have created a list of answers to some commonly asked questions regarding EMDR Therapy.

If you’re reading this, it’s probably safe to conclude that there is a part of you that recognizes you may need some mental health support. It can feel scary to recognize that something is holding you back from yourself. But, did you know that 1,300 other people are also searching for therapy in Orlando right now? You're not alone.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an option for those who want to build acceptance for what is out of their control, and commit to actions that enrich their lives.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an option for those who want to gain the control back from their emotions and/or behaviors that are causing them anxiety, overwhelm, and helplessness.

Orlando Anxiety Therapist sharing a snippet of my story and a path to healing intergenerational trauma…

Trauma is definitely generational. What we don’t heal, we pass on to our children. I have seen it in my own life and the life of my clients. It’s the painful truth.

Anxiety Therapist: 6 Types of Toxic Guilt and 6 Tips to Help and Heal

Tired of feeling ripped apart by guilt? Does making decisions feel like anxiety and guilt volleyball? “If I work late, I will feel bad about not being with my family, but if I go home, I will feel bad about not getting more work done.” No matter what you decide to do, you are plagued with anxiety and guilt. Does it feel impossible to do things that will allow you to take care of yourself because the burden of guilt is just too much to bare? If toxic guilt has attached itself to you like the Bubonic Plague, read on to find the type of toxic guilt you struggle with and tips for dealing and healing so you can have peace of mind.

Orlando Counselor Providing Trauma, Anxiety, and Relationship Therapy

You’re tired of feeling bad and are thinking about reaching out for help. On the one hand, you feel a sense of relief when you consider calling a new counselor. On the other hand, however, you feel like finding the right therapist is a daunting task.

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You’re frustrated, tired, and feeling out of sorts. You’re tired of beating yourself up for reacting like you do. You make resolutions to stop the emotional overreaction, but without fail, you continue to let yourself down. You’ve been in therapy before and it didn’t seem to help, so you really don’t know where to go from here.

Orlando Counselor Providing Trauma and Anxiety Counseling

You’re stressed, anxious, and out of sorts, mind and body. You’re ready to feel better, but you’re apprehensive when it comes to calling a new counselor. You’ve been in therapy before, but it didn’t really seem to help. Starting over with a new therapist seems like a daunting task.

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You’re revved, anxious, and feeling out of sorts. You know you need to get some help, but the thought of starting therapy again just seems to add to the stress level. The last time you went to therapy, it didn’t really seem to help. You talked about the problems. You told the deep dark secrets. But nothing seemed to really change. So now what?

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You’re panicked. You can’t think straight. You’re having a hard time feeling settled. You know you need help, but the last time you went to counseling, you didn’t get any relief. You talked about your problems, but nothing seemed to truly resolve.

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You’ve been to therapist after therapist and no one seems to be able to help you. You’re still flooded with racing thoughts and emotions. You’ve talked about the difficult things that happened in your life and you’ve shared your deep secrets. Yet, you still aren’t feeling better.