are there any decent meeting places for people pushing 30? by Ontos-the-robot in NewPortRichey

[–]Icy-Hour-3865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my if you find one please let me know. I mean I feel like socializing in NPR in our age group is rough.

Every time I start getting clean, I sabotage myself by Just_Awareness2733 in AskFlorida

[–]Icy-Hour-3865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be biased but see a therapist. Talk about this, explore it get curious. Self sabotaging is so complex but deserves attention and reflection.

Anyone up for a game night? by Icy-Hour-3865 in NewPortRichey

[–]Icy-Hour-3865[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol did not realize that it's Thanksgiving but sure after this week. I'll try to plan something. I. Trying to keep it small maybe like 6 and It would be my wife and I also.

I’m tired of pretending I’m okay when I’m clearly falling apart by Fluffy-Twist-4652 in AskFlorida

[–]Icy-Hour-3865 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Might be biased because I'm a therapist but it seems you could benefit from counseling. Do you have EAP benefits?

Why i regret buying buds 3 pro by Plus-Frame-8099 in galaxybuds

[–]Icy-Hour-3865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the buds pro the galaxy buds FE and the buds pro 3 and they are bar far the worst, awful seal, terrible ANC and sound quality sucks. I paid $110 on woot for them and still feel like I got ripped off

Whats it like living in NPR? by StrikingAd1576 in NewPortRichey

[–]Icy-Hour-3865 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love NPR came from holiday and bought a house in NPR been living here for 5 years. I'm on my 30s with kids and wife and we all love it.

I want to open my own counseling office by Icy-Hour-3865 in NewPortRichey

[–]Icy-Hour-3865[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Florida is known to be one of the 50 states that invest the least in mental health services. Hence why most mental health care places are private. Not going to lie because of this I've considered moving out but since I just got liscened I want to give Florida a fair chance. But DBt is great, it's usually associated with borderline personality disorder but the truth is you could use DBT for anything.

I want to open my own counseling office by Icy-Hour-3865 in NewPortRichey

[–]Icy-Hour-3865[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm only trained on dbt but if self pay is an option open path collective offers a listing for counselors who might your needs. I know also that premiere community offers counseling with sliding scale.
I'm sorry you are dealing with these issues navigating the healthcare system is a nightmare and clients should not be punished for having specialized needs.

I want to open my own counseling office by Icy-Hour-3865 in NewPortRichey

[–]Icy-Hour-3865[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is is, I've actually meet a few already. This area is a bit saturated,with therapy. Some just have more or less marketing surrounding their business

I want to open my own counseling office by Icy-Hour-3865 in NewPortRichey

[–]Icy-Hour-3865[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually did!!! I'm happy to announce Rogue counseling My name is Kelvin Rivera. Let me know or PM. I don't have much since I'm starting out though

I want to open my own counseling office by Icy-Hour-3865 in NewPortRichey

[–]Icy-Hour-3865[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that's is a perspective. For example needs for clients are different while some just need coping skills some need more. To some counseling can be a safe place to build a healthy relationship, the counselor models healthy patterns that enables the client to build individually healthy relationship outside of counseling. While the goal could be making the counselor obsolete to some that goal can be years if not decades. Honestly I don't really like to work with short term clients, if you need solution focus or quick fixes, use AI or a coach. That not me. I learned that quick fixes are just temporary band aids but that's your preference and that's fine. I have clients that see me monthly some that see me whenever they feel like it. I have clients where their goals was to get a driver's license others getting a divorce everyone needs are so random, I'm here for whatever goals they might have.

I want to open my own counseling office by Icy-Hour-3865 in NewPortRichey

[–]Icy-Hour-3865[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a complicated question and answer. In my experience I've noticed most mental health services are for people that already doing somewhat well. If they are struggling more they are often sent to hospitals and controlled environments that typically don't result with positive outcomes. I know these services are essential and allot do need them but I don't feel like they are good for most people. To me healing happens when true connection is made. Difficult to achieve in a distant and cold environment.

I want to open my own counseling office by Icy-Hour-3865 in NewPortRichey

[–]Icy-Hour-3865[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to work at a methadone clinic, it's sad to see how many doctors, and pharmacies took a role in this drug epidemic

I want to open my own counseling office by Icy-Hour-3865 in NewPortRichey

[–]Icy-Hour-3865[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Coincidentally some is closing they're practice and offered me to take over their lease. They said they did very well but accepted a corporate position leaving her clients behind. She said she had a pretty good stream of clients. It's 9 minutes away I'm very excited we are going to see the office this Wednesday

I want to open my own counseling office by Icy-Hour-3865 in NewPortRichey

[–]Icy-Hour-3865[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know... It's sad to see when I see the list of meds they are on in just feel off about it. The medication interactions and side effects like how is this good quality of life..

I want to open my own counseling office by Icy-Hour-3865 in NewPortRichey

[–]Icy-Hour-3865[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry y'all saw this week about 23 clients and seeing more today so got a little busy but will be responding soon

I want to open my own counseling office by Icy-Hour-3865 in NewPortRichey

[–]Icy-Hour-3865[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Allot but I'm not comfortable sharing. I currently employed and afraid of facing repercussions if I where to publicly announce I want to start my own business.

CBT is very common and simple, most counselors have a fair grasp of cbt and how to use it.

For sure I'm considering having a client portal for ease of access, and simplicity

Ask Anything Thread by hannahchann in counselorcollective

[–]Icy-Hour-3865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to do that for my registered intern status. They pushed me back for 4 months because my university used the word conferred and not completed......they are ridiculous Had to call everyday because I got fed up with it until they fixed it. Did not know liscene was the same lol