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Therapist Tampa: Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing One

Post date February 20, 2022

Have you noticed that your child is struggling in school, or that you know they have so much potential, but something seems to be holding them back? Are you struggling with your own life hurdles? Maybe you’ve slowly drifted away from your path and are wanting to find yourself again. Whether it’s testing for autism, […] Continue reading

5 Signs Your Child May Have Autism

Post date July 20, 2021

Do you think your child may have autism? About five million adults in the United States have autism. To help ensure your child has proper access to all of the tools they would need, it’s important to understand neurodivergence as early as possible. So, how can you tell if your child has autism? Here are some of […] Continue reading

Understanding High Functioning Autism Or Asperger’s

Post date June 2, 2021

“High Functioning Autism”; was also previously referred to as Asperger’s Syndrome. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is now the accurate term used to encompass all Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses. ASD is defined as a Neurodevelopmental Disorder that presents at a young stage of development (perhaps as early and reliably diagnosed by 18 months of age by […] Continue reading

How To Parent Children With Learning Disabilities

Post date May 17, 2021

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

ACT Therapy for Anxiety Disorders

Post date February 4, 2021

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

How To Handle School Openings Through COVID-19

Post date August 24, 2020

With dates and plans for school openings yet to be determined, these tips can help manage schooling in the meantime. Stay Informed with Temperance Tempering the volume of information you expose yourself to can help balance your stress levels. You can stay sufficiently informed by checking your school board’s updates, following, and attending when possible, […] Continue reading

Racial Trauma & Liberation: Reflections From A Psychologist

Post date July 29, 2020

Author: Dr. Irma Campos Trauma is broadly defined as a “disordered psychic or behavioral state resulting from severe mental or emotional stress or physical injury,” according to Merriam-Webster. Through a quick perusal of the news, a discussion with a close friend, or a glance at history, we can see the significant psychological and physical trauma […] Continue reading

Self-Care During Times of Crisis

Post date June 5, 2020

By Dr. Irma Campos, Licensed Psychologist During times of widespread uncertainty and distress, difficult emotions and underlying concerns we struggle with are likely to emerge. Remember that seeking counseling is an effective way to manage the current distress, and as a psychologist in Tampa, Florida I am here to help. I offer evidence-based counseling for […] Continue reading