Orlando Anxiety Therapist: Tools for Anxiety

As some of you may know, I am a true advocate for regular mindfulness and meditation practices. It is so important in helping you maintain a relaxed, stress and anxiety free life. Is that not how we all want to start and end our days? In a state of relaxation? Mindfulness and meditation practices help us calm our thoughts and change our ways of thinking BUT it takes practice and consistency - it doesn’t just happen overnight.

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You’ve finally decided that you’ve had enough. You’re tired of feeling this way. You’re ready to reach out for some help. Here at Mindful Living Counseling Services, we understand.

First of all, I want to to acknowledge how difficult this has been. People don’t reach out to a therapist when things are going great. People go through lot of pain and discomfort before actually deciding to call a counselor.

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Feeling confused about the ins and outs of health insurance for counseling? Does thinking about it feel like a big pain in the "you know what?"

In my last article, Health Insurance for Therapy? The Pro and Cons, I discussed the nitty gritty of using your health insurance for counseling and therapy. In this article I will help you sort out the ins and outs (in-network and out-of-network) when using your health insurance.

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Life is getting difficult and you've tried many things to help you feel better, but nothing really seems to be working. You're at the point where you're thinking about calling a counselor. But first, you want to know if you should use your health insurance for therapy.

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Hi y'all! I created this list of free and sliding scale fee counseling services in Orlando as a resource for professionals and for the people in our community. This list includes free counseling in Orlando, as well as counseling offices that offer a sliding scale fee. This list is not exhaustive and I encourage you to add to the list by leaving a note in the comments section of this article.

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It can be nerve wracking to call a new counselor to schedule a first appointment. Telling a complete stranger that your life is difficult right now can cause anxiety. Sharing the details around what is not working in your life is a tough thing to do.

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Most people exhaust many of their own resources before actually reaching out to a therapist. They talk to their friends. They read self-help books. They talk to family and friends. They try meditation. They might even start a new workout regimen. It's when these things don't seem to work, that they reach out to a professional for therapy or counseling.

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Have you seen the movie Her? In this movie Theodore is a lonely writer going through a divorce. This poor guy is so lonely that he ends up falling in love with his computer’s operating system. At the beginning of the movie, there is an elevator scene where he’s feeling horrible about his life and himself and says to his phone, “Play melancholy song.”