Are you having difficulty getting a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone. This week, I want to do a series of posts on sleep disorders in observance of World Sleep Day on Friday. Insomnia is a very common condition among adults today. According to the Cleveland Clinic, 1 in 3 adults worldwide have symptoms of…
Good mental health starts with proper self-care resulting in improved mood, increased energy, and sound sleep. The basic building blocks of good mental health are as simple and basic as a healthy lifestyle. Our brains produce Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Endorphins, and other chemicals. When these chemicals are “off”, we feel the effects by becoming depressed,…
Florida is one of the fastest-growing states in the US. We are home to Spring Training (Baseball), Disney World, Tampa Bay Rays (Hockey), oranges – and hurricanes. And with this unprecedented growth comes the unprecedented need for mental health services. If you are looking for a therapist in the Tampa Bay area (or all of…
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The following is for informational purposes and is not intended to include complete or up-to-date information. If you are in need of services, please visit the agency’s website or call your local 211 for a list of services. Crisis Services Crisis Services – Maine – Action Planning for Crisis, Prevention, and Recovery Children’s Early Intervention…
The following is a list of book recommendations I often make to my counseling clients. Often, I will recommend a therapy book to a client; however, I am aware that having a book lying around the house can pose risks should the book be found by a partner. There are a few different options that…
The following is for informational purposes and is not intended to include complete or up-to-date information. If you are in need of services, please visit the agency’s website or call your local 211 for a list of services. Abuse Florida Abuse Hotline – Available 24/7To report suspected abuse, neglect, abandonment of a child or vulnerable…
Welcome to my new blog! As I considered where to start with my first post, I thought, why not start at the very beginning. So let’s talk about mental health. What is mental health? And what is mental illness? Myth: Mental illness is a sign of weakness. Fact: Let’s debunk this, because some of the…
Hi, and welcome! My name is Michelle and I founded True Balance Counseling to help people like you discover the road to healing. I am a licensed counselor in the State of Florida and have been since 2014. But I have been in the helping field since 1998 when I was an in-home parenting instructor…
This morning, as I was pouring over all my pictures from 2019, I realized just how often I had been to my favorite beach, Anna Maria, and a new-to-me beach Schoodic Point in Maine. I know it sometimes sounds trite, but the beach really can be my happy place. My Happy Place The beach is,…