Signs You Need Therapy: 5 Clues Counseling Could Help Many people assume therapy is only necessary during a crisis. In reality, some of the most common signs you need therapy can appear while you are still working, caring for your family, keeping up with responsibilities, and looking completely fine to everyone around you. You do…Read more

For some individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or persistent symptoms that have not improved with traditional treatment, exploring additional mental health treatment options may feel overwhelming. At Innovative Direction in Pensacola, Florida, we believe mental health treatment should be thoughtful, personalized, and tailored to the individual. One treatment option that may be considered for…Read more

What is Postpartum Anxiety? According to Cleveland Clinic, “Postpartum anxiety is excessive worrying that occurs after childbirth or adoption. People with postpartum anxiety may feel consumed with worry and constantly nervous or panicked.” https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22693-postpartum-anxiety Signs of Postpartum Anxiety. Constantly checking if your baby is breathing (some is normal) Fear that your baby may get sick, hurt…Read more

Communication. You say it matters, right? You already know communication is important. Still, you struggle with it. You are not alone. Almost everyone has trouble communicating with someone they love. This happens in every relationship. It is normal. At many points in your life, you create communication barriers without even realizing it. You cannot blame…Read more

Do you have a close relationship with a Narcissist? If you do, the chances are, you are not feeling good about yourself or life in general. The Narcissist will suck the happiness and joy right out of you. This person may be your parent, your sibling, your very own child, a boss, or your significant…Read more

Are you not getting therapy because you do not know what to expect? Or have you been to therapy session and did not go back because it was not what you expected? Therapy is like making morning coffee now. It’s popular. Celebrities do it. Our friends do it. Our parents do it. So why not…Read more

Voting. It is that time of year again. Time to vote or not to vote! Voting brings so many emotions and an array of feelings to numerous American people. We love our country and most of us are quite thankful to live here. We have opinions on how our country should be lead and how…Read more

I think you might have confrontation confused with communication…. Confrontation? Communication? I have noticed over the years working as a therapist that many people have confrontation confused with communication. I have heard “ I don’t like confrontation” or “ I don’t mind confrontation” 100s of times. Hmmmmm… why are we jumping over communication to confrontation?…Read more

Are you keeping up with your Resolutions? So, you came up with your New Year’s resolutions. Again. And this time, you are determined to improve yourself in the honor of the New Year. To start fresh. Whether you made your New Year’s goal finding a decent job, quitting smoking, losing weight or having better relationships,…Read more

Therapy for New Year’s Resolution When making a New Year’s resolution, people usually stick to quitting smoking, losing weight, and eating healthier. However, if you need something that might make a bigger difference for your overall well-being, consider some New Year’s resolutions for mental health. How about making therapy a New Year’s resolution? Therapy is…Read more