Integrative Counsel

04/01/2026

We've all been there.

You climbed the mountain, slaid the dragon, and found the treasure. At the end of a satisfying project, a well lived lesson, or the close of an important chapter in our lives, it's natural to ask yourself: How do I make this worse?

We've all been there. You climbed the mountain, slaid the dragon, and found the treasure. At the end of a satisfying project, a well-lived lesson, or the close of an important chapter in our lives, it's natural to ask yourself: How do I make this worse?

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03/26/2026

Nobody wants to dust the kitchen cabinet, and even fewer people want to dust their cabinet of thoughts. Cleaning is a part of life, both figuratively and literally. It’s something that is unavoidable and often difficult to enjoy, but necessary to find wholeness and balance in our lives.

How can we use what we learn in counseling to clean things up in our lives? Can therapy help us to literally clean our frightfully messy house? When all is said and done, is having a clean house worth kicking up all the dust?

Nobody wants to dust the kitchen cabinet, and even fewer people want to dust their cabinet of thoughts. Cleaning is a part of life, both figuratively and literally. It’s something that is unavoidable and often difficult to enjoy, but necessary to find wholeness and balance in our lives. How can we...

03/19/2026

If it’s our business to pursue something (and it is), then we will inevitably face setbacks. There’s no river yet discovered without a bend or a curve somewhere along the way, and when we travel on the river of desire, the twists and turns are every bit as important as the final destination.

But there will always be moments that are stuck in our craw, revisited in our nightmares, and leave us wondering what could have been. It is our challenge to come to terms with the circuitous nature of failure before we become caught in its loop.

Therapy and counseling can help you to face the emotional reality of these setbacks with maturity and competence, if you can find the right person to guide you. Let’s learn how therapy can free us from the fear of potential setbacks and let setbacks unlock our true potential.

If it’s our business to pursue something (and it is), then we will inevitably face setbacks. There’s no river yet discovered without a bend or a curve somewhere along the way, and when we travel on the river of desire, the twists and turns are every bit as important as the final destination. But...

03/06/2026

Heartbroken? Feeling anxious or lost after a breakup? 💔

You are not alone!

You’re already taking the first step by watching this video. (PS: We also have a free workbook for you in the description ❤️)

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...

02/19/2026

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...