Here is a list of common drugs and their fact sheets. But first, start here: Understanding Addiction
Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products
Study: Marijuana drops blood flow in the brain
MDMA / Ecstasy / Molly Drug Facts
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…