Orlando Anxiety Therapist Shares 5 Mental Health Benefits of Owning a Pet

Have you been thinking about how a pet can benefit your mental health? Are you ready to welcome a furry friend but needed a few more reasons to convince your family?

My name is Lauran Hahn, LMHC and I am the owner of Mindful Living Counseling, a therapy practice specializing in anxiety and trauma. At Mindful Living Counseling we have a therapy dog named Opal who loves being around our team and clients. As Opal’s dog mom, I feel passionate about the great benefits of owning a pet that they bring to your life. I sat down with my team of anxiety therpaists and asked them to help me brainstorm and share some of the benefits of welcoming a furry friend into your life!

Orlando Therapist Shares About Anxiety Therapy

Have you been tied up in knots lately and paralyzed by anxiety? Have you wanted to relax, but been unsure of exactly how to help yourself? Anxiety can be an all-consuming experience that leaves you feeling powerless and out of control.

But it doesn’t have to stay that way. I have helped many people heal from and overcome anxiety. My name is Lauran Hahn and I am a specialized Anxiety Therapist in Orlando and the owner of Mindful Living Counseling. I have helped many anxious clients feel calm and in control again.

Anxiety Therapist Spotlight: Shauna Hughes

We are excited to highlight our newest member of the team, Shauna Hughes, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern. Shauna works with adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, chronic illnesses, toxic relationships, and spiritual abuse. As an Orlando therapist, she answered some questions you may be wondering before starting anxiety counseling.

Anxiety Therapist Shares Tips to Reduce Scanxiety

As the days tick forward, your anxiety grows as you await your visit and medical test results. This isn't something new for you; you do this regularly.

So, why does the anxiousness creep up every time? As you go about your day, you notice a familiar worry lurking in the back of your mind. Why do I have to go through this? What if I simply didn't show up? What if I just went on with my life and skipped these damn tests?

Anxiety Therapist Guides You in Choosing Your Word of the Year

As we are rounding out 2022, take a moment and reflect on the year. Do you feel a sense of accomplishment? Do you feel like the year was a struggle and really tested your limits? Or do you feel like it was a blend of both ease and difficulty? In either case, there is a lot of information to garner from reflecting on the year.

Anxiety Therapist Shares: 10 Tips for Dealing With Difficult Family during the Holidays

Do you feel excited about the upcoming holidays? Are you ready to enjoy some much-needed time off, indulge in your favorite foods, and embrace your favorite holiday traditions?

Do you also experience a bit of anxiety and dread when you think about spending time with a difficult family member? You want to look forward to the big family meal together, but a part of you is bracing when you think of the unwelcome advice and commentary that will come your way.

Anxiety Therapist Book Recommendations

It’s almost time to ring in the new year! With 2023 right around the corner we know you might be feeling anxious or stressed with all the emotions that come with the start of a new year. Mindful Living Counseling Therapists understand how overwhelming this season can be for our clients. So we have picked five of our favorite books or journals we highly recommend you read this month or in 2023.

Orlando Anxiety Therapist Shares Gift Ideas

It’s that time again, it’s the season of giving! Your social calendar has started filling up, the holiday music is starting to play and you’ve started working on the list of gifts you need to buy. This year I brainstormed a list of gifts that you can give your loved ones who may be struggling with anxiety and stress.

Orlando Counselor Providing Anxiety Relief

Does making decisions give you anxiety? No matter what you decide to do, you are plagued with internal distress? Do you feel stuck in the mud because none of the choices you make seem to be exactly right? Do you agonize over decisions because you are afraid you’ll make the wrong decision?

An Anxiety Therapist Shares Everything You Need to Know About Anxiety

You’re feeling overwhelmed, nervous, and on edge. You’ve heard people talk about anxiety before but you’re not sure if this is what you’re experiencing or not. You want to find answers and more importantly, you want to feel better and in control of your emotions again.

You’re curious… Do you have anxiety? And, if so, what can you do about it? My name is Elizabeth Chambers, I am a specialized anxiety therapist in Orlando, FL. I am here to provide information on the different types of anxiety that are commonly seen in counseling. I will review common symptoms associated with each type of anxiety as well as ways we help you heal from anxiety and feel calmer and in control.

Orlando Therapist: 5 Things Your Therapist Want you to Know

You know you need therapy, but you’re not quite ready to pick up the phone and call. The thought of unpacking and unloading all that is under the surface feels daunting and overwhelming. You wonder if therapy can even help you.

Not only are you apprehensive about the therapy process, but you’re also concerned that your therapist won’t “get you” or understand you. We get it.

Orlando Therapist: How to Manage Perfectionism & Anxiety

Do you struggle with wanting things to be perfect? Do you feel anxious when things don’t go as planned? Do you sometimes freeze because anything less than perfection isn’t worth the effort?

Grounding Techniques to Help You Feel Grounded Now

Are you feeling anxious and stressed? Do you struggle with anxiety or panic attacks and need a way to help you feel grounded and calm so that you can go on with your day?

As an Orlando therapist specializing in trauma and anxiety, I help clients create an individualized tool kit for grounding so that they feel settled and calm in their lives.

It can be scary and overwhelming when someone you love is having a panic attack. All of a sudden, they are experiencing intense symptoms and are terrified, and are looking to you for support and comfort. At Mindful Living Counseling Orlando, we work with clients that struggle with anxiety and panic attacks.