Float On Counseling

12/01/2025

Feeling Stuck? Read our blog to learn about the two paths that you can choose from...the "easy" path OR the path that can actually lead you towards growth.

View the blog by clicking the link below! 👇

https://floatoncounseling.com/therapy/starting-therapy-helps-you-stop-avoiding-what-keeps-you-stuck/

05/09/2025

Did we tell you?! We now accept insurance!! And now that we accept insurance, let's dive into the pros and cons of using insurance for your mental health therapy.

Click the link to read our blog on the pros and cons...

https://floatoncounseling.com/therapy/pros-and-cons-of-using-insurance-for-therapy/

✨Insurance we now accept✨
BCBS
United Healthcare
Aetna
Cigna
Oscar (Optum)
And more...

02/20/2025

Many of us of dabbled (or perhaps more than that) with ChatGPT. It’s clearly very useful for a number of different topics - but have you ever wondered….Can ChatGPT replace a therapist?! 🧠

Read our blog by clicking the link below on the potential and the possible pitfalls 😳

https://floatoncounseling.com/therapy/can-chatgpt-replace-a-therapist/

11/14/2024

The season of gratitude is here 🦃 But if you’re not feeling the gratitude this Thanksgiving, then it’s important to know that it’s okay to pass on your thankful list. Practicing gratitude can be very beneficial and powerful, but it can also do more harm than good. Take a look at our latest blog post while we explore the reasons why being grateful isn’t always the magic solution. We’re here to support you this holiday season and encourage authenticity. 🧡

Visit the link below to read “5 Reasons You Might Pass on the Gratitude this Thanksgiving”.

👉 https://floatoncounseling.com/therapy/5-reasons-you-might-pass-on-the-gratitude-this-thanksgiving/

11/07/2024

New blog alert! 🚨

A common theme in therapy, that often comes up with clients, is the challenge of separating work from their personal lives. Especially for leaders who have careers that are particularly demanding at all times! Well, we have some tips for you in setting some boundaries. Visit the link below or visit the link in our bio to read our newest blog post:

“How Tampa Leasers Can Set Boundaries Between Work and Personal Lives”

Read the blog here 👇

https://floatoncounseling.com/therapy/how-tampa-leaders-can-set-boundaries-between-work-and-personal-lives/

10/30/2024

All jokes aside - this election season has brought more noise, tension, and anxiety than any I can ever recall. There’s a lot in the line and and there’s a lot of uncertainty to deal with - regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum.

If you already have a therapist, look into getting penciled in sometime the week of Nov 5th….and if you don’t have a therapist, check our team here and reach out to get connected. Operators are standing by!

https://floatoncounseling.com/therapists-tampa-florida/

10/23/2024

Finding a therapist in a city seems like it would be easy! But that's not always completely true. Read our blog to learn the pros and cons of finding a therapist in a city...(specifically, Tampa)!

Is Tampa Bay a mental health friendly city? Read our blog to find out the benefits and disadvantages of finding a therapist in Tampa.

10/17/2024

Just in time for spooky season, we’re diving into a topic that might give you chills: “Should You Ghost Your Therapist?” 👀👻

Written by our very own Joel Schmidt, LMHC, this blog explores how to wrap up therapy with good communication—even when you feel like disappearing into the night. Whether you’ve gotten what you need or feel like it’s not the right fit, ending therapy doesn’t have to be scary.

Learn why saying goodbye to your therapist can benefit both you and them, and how it might help you break patterns of avoidance in your everyday life.

👉 Read the full post here:

https://floatoncounseling.com/therapy/should-you-ghost-your-therapist/

09/09/2024

With the presidential election approaching, many people may be curious to know what their therapist’s political views are. But does it matter? And is it ok to ask? Click on the link below to read our blog written by Joel Schmidt, LMHC, to learn what he thinks about these questions!

https://floatoncounseling.com/therapy/do-your-therapists-politics-matter/

08/07/2024

We're hiring!🎉We are looking for a licensed mental health therapist (LMHC, LCSW…) who is passionate about helping their clients through evidenced based therapy. For more information about this position, please call us at 813-515-9602, email us at counseling@floatoncounseling.com, OR visit our indeed listing here:

https://www.indeed.com/job/licensed-individual-and-couples-counselor-contract-position-5062f730881ad035?_gl=1*m4s3rv*_gcl_au*MTY0MjMxNTk1NC4xNzIxNjgzNjk2*_ga*NDM1NDI4MTU4LjE3MjE2ODM2OTY.*_ga_5KTMMETCF4*MTcyMzA1MTkwMy4zLjEuMTcyMzA1MzY2OS4yOS4wLjA

Feel free to share this post to help us find a great therapist! 😊

08/05/2024

Float On Counseling has been nominated for "Best Mental Health Clinic" AND one of our amazing therapists, Alexis Lynch, has been nominated for "Best Mental Health Counselor/Therapist" in Tampa's Creative Loafing: Best of the Bay!!! Please vote for us and Alexis by visiting the links below!! Oh yes, aaaand you can vote daily! :)

https://vote.cltampa.com/services/best-mental-health-clinic

https://vote.cltampa.com/services/best-mental-health-counselor-therapist

07/31/2024

Meet Kayla Heath, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern!

Originally from California, Kayla has lived in Tampa for over 15 years now. Outside of providing therapy, Kayla enjoys teaching yoga, taking care of her dogs, and spending time outdoors.

Having always identified herself as a helper, Kayla received her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and now provides therapy to treat Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Career Counseling, Low Self Esteem, Autism, LQBTQIA+ and more. Kayla is trained in EMDR for trauma, biofeedback, and mindfulness. She provides counseling through an integrative approach, which applies a combination of person-centered and attachment focused therapy.

To learn more about Kayla and how she can help, visit the link below:

https://floatoncounseling.com/about-kayla-heath/