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What to Look for When Choosing a Psychologist in Tampa

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There are now over 181,600 psychologists in the US, with another 11,300 entering the workforce by 2031. While options are available, choosing the right psychologist in Tampa can feel stressful without a plan. Instead of choosing at random, use some of the tips we suggest below, as they will ensure you find a licensed psychologist based […] Continue reading

An Overview on Diagnosing Autism

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Around 1% of the population worldwide has autism. While autism is not a common condition, it is important to understand the symptoms of it. Symptoms usually show up relatively early in childhood and persist throughout the child’s life. Diagnosing autism mainly depends on the symptoms that a child exhibits. While every child may have unique symptoms, […] Continue reading

4 Tips For Finding a Psychologist in Tampa

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So you’re finally ready to seek out counseling or psychoeducational testing for you or your child. Well, you are taking a huge step in your mental health journey. Did you know that about 42% of American adults have sought counseling at some point in their lives? It is so important to know that you are […] Continue reading

Therapist vs Psychologist: What’s the Difference?

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1 in 5 people in America have a mental illness. Thankfully though, there are plenty of experienced mental health professionals to turn to for support. But with many different roles and job titles, it can be tricky to know who to seek for help. One area of confusion revolves around psychologists and therapists. These two […] Continue reading

How To Parent Children With Learning Disabilities

The Learning Disabilities Association of America believes that there are about 2.4 million students who have a learning disability today. Of these students, approximately 41% are receiving special education services. These services are meant to support students who have a wide array of disabilities such as dyslexia (difficulties related to reading and language processing), auditory […] Continue reading

How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Fully Treats Anxiety, Panic, and Phobias

Anxiety disorders, including Panic Disorder, Specific Phobias, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder are the most common mental disorders in the United States (see https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/anxiety-disorders/what-are-anxiety-disorders). They impact individuals of diverse racial/ethnic, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic sociocultural groups (note: notable mental health disparities exist that we will discuss in other articles). Cognitive Behavioral […] Continue reading

ACT Therapy for Anxiety Disorders

Article By Dr. Irma Campos, Ph.D. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Hayes, 2004) is a behavioral therapy has helped children, teens, and adults address anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, externalizing behaviors, ADHD, high functioning Autism, and other mental health concerns. ACT therapy has been found to effectively treat a range of anxiety disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, […] Continue reading

Cognitive Behavior Therapy for ADHD or ADD

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Written by Dr. Campos, Ph.D. What is CBT? Cognitive Behavior Therapy, or CBT, is a time-limited, goal-oriented, and evidence-based therapy that proposes that maladaptive (or unhelpful) thinking styles can lead to unhelpful, recurrent emotional states, actions, and mental disorders. CBT also theoretically incorporates behavior therapy or behaviorism principles. These principles include identifying the antecedents and […] Continue reading