Integrative Counsel

02/19/2026

When we’re laying awake at night, we are quick to find something to blame. It can be all too easy (and fun!) to pin our sleep issues on something external, but in reality, there’s a lot we can do for ourselves.

We need not be resigned to the fate of insomnia or (sometimes just as bad) oversleeping. There are tools we can reach for, and strategies that can really help. That’s where your new nighttime routine comes into the picture.

Let’s learn how to gently ease our bodies into sleep, so we can finally put these issues to bed.

When we’re laying awake at night, we are quick to find something to blame. It can be all too easy (and fun!) to pin our sleep issues on something external, but in reality, there’s a lot we can do for ourselves. We need not be resigned to the fate of insomnia or (sometimes just as […]

02/18/2026

Keep Saint Petersburg Local's Localtopia once again lived up to its reputation!

We had such a meaningful (and genuinely fun!!) time sharing the power of mental wellness with our community. One of the best parts of the day was getting to talk with so many members of this incredible community!

Plus, we gave out SO MANY zines and stickers, which was AWESOME!!

We were honored to be part of the Health & Wellness Village alongside so many of our favorite local spots. Supporting St. Pete businesses, artists, and creators while being supported right back by our community is something we don’t take for granted!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, grabbed a zine or sticker, contributed to our art project, or simply said hello. We’re already looking forward to next year.

02/13/2026

Heartbroken during Valentine's Day? 💔

You are not alone in this. Take the first step to healing by watching this video, where we're sharing therapist-backed advice on how to pour more into yourself after a breakup.

We hear the advice that Michael Anthony, LCSW, and Lauren Mishkin, LMHC, QS would give to their clients struggling with the end of a relationship.

Heartbroken? Feeling anxious or lost after a breakup? 💔 You are not alone in this. You’re already taking the first step by watching this video.DOWNLOAD YOUR...

02/06/2026

Thank you Keep Saint Petersburg Local for bringing back Localtopia to Williams Park for its 13th year! 🎉

❣️💘💗 Make sure to come to our booth to snag some mental wellness freebies- we'll have a zine about love in all forms, stickers, and more!

Be a part of the greatest outpouring of on this super special day! ❤️‍🔥🫶

📅 Saturday, February 14, 2026 📅
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1127976325968497

✨ LOCALTOPIA is St. Pete’s largest “Community Celebration of All Things Local” showcasing *OVER* 300 of our city's favorite independent businesses and community organizations. * More than a festival, it's a (local vibe)! ✨

02/05/2026

Our nervous system learns how to operate and regulate from us. That means for people with anxiety, depression, or trauma histories, this system can become stuck in patterns of fight, flight, freeze, or shutdown—even when danger is no longer present.

In therapy, self-love is not about passively accepting everything as it is. It is about caring for yourself enough to make meaningful, sometimes difficult changes. This might look like setting boundaries, slowing down, asking for support, or finally addressing long-ignored emotional pain. From a nervous system perspective, self-love helps shift the body out of chronic survival states and into patterns of safety, connection, and repair.

“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” – Carl Jung How Self-Love Supports Nervous System Regulation in Therapy Self-love and self-compassion are more than just a good time. They are pillars of our physical and mental health. Self-compassion has been found to improve our attitud...

01/30/2026

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a promising avenue of therapy, but what exactly does it promise? Sometimes, therapy alone cannot offer everything you might need to find healing on your journey, and you might find that you are spinning your wheels rather than moving forward. Ketamine helps your brain create new pathways and better ways of thinking, which can allow you to embark on this journey with purpose, curiosity, and acceptance. With that, you can take advantage of everything that the medicine has to offer.

What does it treat, and what can it offer you when it works? How do you know if ketamine therapy will be a good fit for you? What are the unique advantages of KAP, and what are the risks you should be aware of? Let’s turn on, tune in, drop out, and really understand how this psychedelic experience can be a transformational form of therapy.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a promising avenue of therapy, but what exactly does it promise? Sometimes, therapy alone cannot offer everything you might need to find healing on your journey, and you might find that you are spinning your wheels rather than moving forward. Ketamine helps y...

01/23/2026

Overwhelming life experiences get stored in our bodies.

The more painful our past experiences are, the more our Anterior Cingulate Cortex detects threats causing us to perceive peril when we aren’t actually in grave danger.

Our bodies ramp up to fight a bear when we have simply seen a disturbing headline, replayed an upsetting conversation from 2 months ago, or thought about a looming deadline at work. The nervous system’s response is the same.

This can cause us to act out aggressively or avoidantly in ways we later regret.

In our “Empower” course, Lauren’s module teaches you how to release the tension and trauma stored in your pelvis with quick and easy somatic techniques that anyone who identifies as a woman can do.

Lauren will help you develop a compassionate and trauma-informed relationship with your body, allowing you to connect with yourself on a deeper level.

Check out the course - or - book a consultation to work with Lauren at the link in bio!

01/22/2026

Can we address the elephant in the room? Things are feeling a bit unhinged at the moment. In a world where fewer things are certain, where discord is the norm, and the pseudo security blanket of assumed national invincibility feels more like a raggedy thread than comfort, learning how to create our own felt sense of safety is more of a mental health survival strategy than a luxury. The good news is somatic therapy can help us stay in a more regulated system regardless of what the world throws our way.

Somatic therapy offers us tools to cope with life’s stressors, process overwhelming experiences in our bodies by naming the sensations, and by naming parts of ourselves being activated by upsetting events- rather than getting caught up in negative storylines.

“Can we address the elephant in the room? Things are feeling a bit unhinged at the moment. In a world where fewer things are certain, where discord is the norm, and the pseudo security blanket of assumed national invincibility feels more like a raggedy thread than comfort, learning how to create o...

01/16/2026

Meet our newest member of the team, Mandi Rogers!

“I have a passion for helping individuals and couples create meaningful, lasting change. My path here wasn’t linear—it took me from newsrooms to TV sets to a few different continents—but each stop taught me something about people, connection, and the stories that shape us. Born in the Midwest and raised in China, I learned early that empathy crosses every cultural line. After earning my degree from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) and working in television production in Los Angeles, I realized my true calling wasn’t just telling stories—it was helping people rewrite their own. Now back in Florida, I work with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and the wild ride of parenting. Outside the office, you’ll find me running, hiking, exploring new restaurants, or putting my many memberships (Tampa Zoo, Florida Aquarium, Ananda Farms—to name a few) to good use. I’m a fan of Lagree fitness, comedy shows, true crime, and chocolate—and happiest anywhere with ocean air or mountain views. Above all, my children are my greatest teachers and daily reminder of what truly matters.”

More about Mandi:

What are your favorite books about the mind/therapy? It’s tough to narrow it down, but my current top three are Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb, Good Morning, Monster by Catherine Gildiner, and How Does That Make You Feel? by Joshua Fletcher. I love these books because they’re insightful and thought-provoking while still feeling accessible and deeply human—engaging reads that explore the mind and therapy without getting overly clinical.

When you feel overwhelmed, what's your go-to tool? Walking. There’s something incredibly therapeutic about getting outside and moving while taking in fresh air—it’s an immediate tool I can always rely on. What makes walking even better is its versatility: I might catch up with a loved one on the phone, listen to music or an audiobook, or simply focus on my breath and be present in the moment.

Who would you invite to your dream dinner party? Adam Sandler. His humor is goofy and approachable, while his energy feels authentic—I’d trust him to make the evening fun without ever feeling intimidated.

What's your favorite pre-session snack? Peanut butter M&M’s for when I need a little pick-me-up, and Brad’s Everything Zucchini Flats for when I’m trying to be “good.” Balance, right?

Who would you invite to your dream dinner party? Adam Sandler. His humor is goofy and approachable, while his energy feels authentic—I’d trust him to make the evening fun without ever feeling intimidated.

01/16/2026

What do our jobs, needs, relationships, and hobbies all have in common? First, they are all in fierce competition for our precious time. There are only so many hours in the day, and only so many days in a life. Second, and perhaps more important, they all start to lose meaning without a healthy sense of balance.

In this life, we cannot escape suffering. But when we strike the right balance, we can thrive even amidst the unpredictable tidal shifts of the human heart. By working with counselors like us, we can help you create balance where once was chaos, and acceptance where once was suffering.

What do our jobs, needs, relationships, and hobbies all have in common? First, they are all in fierce competition for our precious time. There are only so many hours in the day, and only so many days in a life. Second, and perhaps more important, they all start to lose meaning without a healthy sens...