Serene Mind Counseling + Evaluations

Serene Mind Counseling + Evaluations You are not broken, you are human. Get ready to feel happier and more confident. All you need is a You can empower yourself to make beautiful changes.

You are capable of living the life you want… We believe that people can change their thoughts, you are not broken and you do not need to be fixed. Therapists are simply navigators in transforming the way you think and show you how to view different events in your life. By realizing that you are not a victim of circumstance you can change what is in your actual control. Call us to find out about evening or afternoon therapy appointment availability for children, teens, young adult and millennials. Our therapy office is conveniently located in the Tampa Bay Area and we provide online services throughout Florida.

*Disclaimer: This FaceBook page is the opinion of an individual and is not to be construed as professional advice or a professional relationship between the reader and the writer. If you are seeking mental health advice contact a therapist in your area. If you are experiencing an emergency, head to your nearest emergency room or call 911.

💭 That Voice in Your Head Isn’t the Truth 💬✨Ever catch your mind saying things like:❌ “I’m not good enough.”❌ “Everyone ...
10/13/2025

💭 That Voice in Your Head Isn’t the Truth 💬✨

Ever catch your mind saying things like:
❌ “I’m not good enough.”
❌ “Everyone thinks I’m weird.”
❌ “I always mess things up.”

Here’s the truth ⤵️
Your thoughts aren’t facts — they’re stories your brain tells when it’s trying to protect you from pain, rejection, or failure.

You can’t always control what thoughts appear…
but you can choose how much power they get. 🌱

🌼 Try These 5 Ways to Talk Back to Negative Self-Talk

1️⃣ Name the Voice.
Give your inner critic a silly name (“The Drama Queen,” “Doubt Monster”) so you remember it’s not you.

2️⃣ Say: “That’s just a thought.”
Label it — don’t live it.
This creates space between you and the thought.

3️⃣ Ask: “Is this 100% true?”
Chances are, it’s not. Find evidence for and against it.

4️⃣ Swap harsh for helpful.
Instead of “I’m so stupid,” try “I’m learning — and that’s brave.”

5️⃣ Ground in the present.
Breathe. Notice your surroundings. Remind your mind: “I’m safe right now.”

✨ Healing doesn’t mean never having negative thoughts.
It means learning they don’t get to drive anymore. 💗

📍 Therapy for teens, young adults, and families in Tampa + Jacksonville
💌 hello@serenemindpsych.com |
🔗 serenemindpsych.com

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You’re not lazy — you’re exhausted from holding everything together.🧠 Let’s talk about high-functioning anxiety — and wh...
09/29/2025

You’re not lazy — you’re exhausted from holding everything together.

🧠 Let’s talk about high-functioning anxiety — and why it’s often missed.

❓What Is High-Functioning Anxiety?
It’s the hidden anxiety.
The one that pushes you to succeed, show up, smile…

😔 …while you’re falling apart inside.
People with high-functioning anxiety often look put-together — but feel overwhelmed, drained, and anxious behind the scenes.

🚩 Signs You Might Have It
✅ You overthink everything — even texts
🎭 You seem confident but secretly doubt yourself
🛑 You struggle to rest or slow down
😬 You feel guilty saying “no”
🔁 You replay conversations long after they’re over
📈 You’re always busy — but rarely feel satisfied
This isn’t just stress. It’s your nervous system in survival mode.

🧘‍♀️ How to Start Managing It
1️⃣ Pause and name it – “I’m spiraling. My anxiety is speaking.”
2️⃣ Set boundaries — especially with your time & energy
3️⃣ Use nervous system tools — breathwork, grounding, rest
4️⃣ Talk to someone – You don’t have to carry it alone
5️⃣ Reframe productivity — You are not your output

💬 You Deserve Peace Too
At Serene Mind Counseling, we help teens and adults in Tampa and Jacksonville:
🌿 Understand the why behind their overworking
🧠 Learn how to regulate instead of over-function
💛 Heal the root causes of burnout & self-pressure
📍 In-person & virtual therapy available
🔗 Learn more: serenemindpsych.com

🧠 Why We Overthink — and How to Stop the Spiral🔁 Overthinking isn’t a flaw.It’s your nervous system trying to keep you s...
09/25/2025

🧠 Why We Overthink — and How to Stop the Spiral

🔁 Overthinking isn’t a flaw.
It’s your nervous system trying to keep you safe.

🧘‍♀️ Why We Overthink
Your brain is wired to scan for danger.
When you're anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain, it overanalyzes to create a sense of control.
But what starts as “being prepared” quickly turns into:

🔁 Racing thoughts
😰 Paralysis
😩 Exhaustion

💡 5 Ways to Stop the Overthinking Spiral

1️⃣ Label It, Don’t Live in It
🧠 Name what’s happening: “I’m spiraling right now.”
This tiny shift gives you distance from your thoughts — instead of drowning in them.

2️⃣ Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Body
🧘 Move. Stretch. Walk.
Physical motion disrupts mental rumination and helps reset your nervous system.

3️⃣ Anchor to the Present Moment
🌳 Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique:
5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste.
It signals safety to your body and quiets mental chaos.

4️⃣ Set a Time Limit for “Worry Thinking”
⏳ Give yourself 10 minutes to think it out, then gently shift gears.
Structure helps your brain feel heard — without letting worry take over your day.

5️⃣ Talk It Out, Don’t Spiral Alone
💬 Talking to a therapist helps you sort thoughts from fears, reduce mental clutter, and build long-term coping strategies.

💛 You’re Not Broken — Your Brain Just Wants You to Feel Safe

At Serene Mind Counseling, our therapists help clients in Tampa and Jacksonville learn how to:
🌿 Calm racing thoughts
🧘 Regulate their nervous system
💬 Feel more in control of their inner world — not overwhelmed by it

📍Ready to Get Out of Your Head?

We’re here to help — in-person & virtually.
🔗 Book a session: serenemindpsych.com
📍 Tampa & Jacksonville, FL

So many people believe they have to “get over it” or “move on” to be considered healed.But healing is not perfection.Hea...
09/23/2025

So many people believe they have to “get over it” or “move on” to be considered healed.

But healing is not perfection.

Healing is becoming more compassionate with yourself when old patterns, pain, or triggers resurface.

✨ It's learning to pause instead of push through.
✨ It's understanding your reactions instead of judging them.
✨ It's choosing curiosity over criticism.

At Serene Mind Counseling, one of our compassionate therapists, Mrs. Stephanie Moir, LMHC, LPC, CRC, deeply embodies this approach.

With a calm, grounding presence, Stephanie specializes in helping clients navigate:
🌿 Grief & loss
🌪️ Life transitions
💼 Career & identity shifts
🧠 Anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional overwhelm

She integrates somatic tools, nervous system awareness, and coaching strategies to support clients who feel stuck, emotionally disconnected, or burnt out from doing it all.

💬 Stephanie believes therapy is not about “fixing” you — it's about helping you come home to yourself.

If you’ve been trying to hold it all together and need a space to let go, explore, and feel seen — she’s here to help.

📍 Accepting clients in Tampa and Jacksonville
🌐 Virtual and in-person options available
🔗 Learn more or schedule: serenemindpsych.com

🌿 Meet Ms. Caitlin – Depression and Anxiety-Informed Therapist for Kids, Teens & Young Adults | Tampa, FLCaitlin Adcock,...
09/17/2025

🌿 Meet Ms. Caitlin – Depression and Anxiety-Informed Therapist for Kids, Teens & Young Adults | Tampa, FL

Caitlin Adcock, LPC, is a therapist who creates a safe, supportive space for young people navigating depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma.
She knows that behind every “bad behavior” or emotional shutdown, there’s a story worth understanding — and healing. 💛

With specialized training in CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care, she helps clients reconnect with themselves, their values, and their sense of safety.

🧠 Therapy with Caitlin supports:
✨ Teens struggling with substance use
🧸 Children showing signs of trauma or anxiety
💬 Young adults overwhelmed by life transitions
🌿 Families and Couples seeking calm, connection & clarity

📍 Based in our Tampa office
🌐 English + Spanish sessions available
🔗 Learn more or schedule: serenemindpsych.com

“You are not behind. You’re exactly where you need to be to grow.”In a world obsessed with speed, progress, and “catchin...
09/11/2025

“You are not behind. You’re exactly where you need to be to grow.”

In a world obsessed with speed, progress, and “catching up,” it’s easy to feel like you're falling behind.

But healing isn’t linear. Growth doesn't follow a timeline.

Whether you're moving forward, resting, or simply surviving — it all counts.

🌱 At Serene Mind Psychotherapy, we believe:
✔️ Progress can be quiet
✔️ Healing takes time
✔️ You’re allowed to move at your own pace
Therapy creates space for you to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and grow from exactly where you are. 💛

📍 Ready to begin again — gently?
🔗 Learn more at serenemindpsych.com

🎨 What Trauma Can Look Like in Kids — It’s Not Always What You ThinkWhat Trauma Can Look Like in Kids 👀➤ It’s not always...
09/10/2025

🎨 What Trauma Can Look Like in Kids — It’s Not Always What You Think

What Trauma Can Look Like in Kids 👀
➤ It’s not always fear and tears.
➤ Sometimes, it hides in plain sight.

🧠 Trauma ≠ Just Big, Obvious Events
Children can experience trauma from:
🚨 Accidents or medical procedures
🗣️ Emotional neglect or harsh criticism
💔 Loss, divorce, or separation
🧠 Sensory overload or chronic stress
What may seem “small” to an adult can feel HUGE to a child.

🚩 Signs of Hidden Trauma in Kids
Trauma can look like:
😠 Explosive anger or meltdowns
😐 Zoning out, daydreaming, or detachment
🌀 Sensory sensitivities or picky eating
🎭 Overachieving, people-pleasing
😰 Fear of separation or rejection
🛏️ Bedwetting or sleep issues

👁️ What They're Really Saying Is...
“I don’t feel safe.”
“I’m overwhelmed.”
“My body remembers something my words can’t explain.”
“I need connection, not correction.”
“I’m trying to protect myself.”

💛 The Truth? Your Child Isn’t ‘Difficult’ — They’re Communicating.

At Serene Mind Counseling, we understand:
🔁 Behavior is communication
🎨 Play and ART therapy unlock expression
🧘🏽‍♀️ Somatic + polyvagal tools support nervous system healing
👂 Therapy gives your child a voice, even when words are hard

🪄 Healing Begins with Safety, Not Discipline
Your child doesn’t need to be “fixed.”
They need to feel:
✔️ Safe
✔️ Seen
✔️ Supported
That’s what therapy can offer — for both children and their caregivers.

📣 We’re Here to Help
Trauma in children doesn’t always show up the way you expect.
It can hide behind big behaviors, perfectionism, or even silence.

🧠 At Serene Mind, we decode these behaviors with compassion — using therapy approaches that help kids feel safe, express freely, and heal deeply.
Therapy is not about “fixing” a child.

👉 It’s about understanding their story — and helping them feel whole again.
🔗 Learn more or reach out: serenemindpsych.com

📣 Gentle Reminders for Burnt-Out ParentsIf you're feeling exhausted, emotionally drained, or stretched too thin — you're...
09/09/2025

📣 Gentle Reminders for Burnt-Out Parents

If you're feeling exhausted, emotionally drained, or stretched too thin — you're not alone.
Parenting is beautiful… and it’s HARD. Especially when you're carrying invisible loads: stress, guilt, sleep deprivation, your own unhealed wounds.

Here are 5 gentle tips for navigating burnout with compassion, not shame. 💛

Tip 1: You’re not failing — you’re overwhelmed.
📌 Parenting in burnout mode doesn't mean you're a bad parent.
It means your nervous system is maxed out and needs care too.
🧠 Try: 5 minutes of silence, breathwork, or stepping outside — it's not selfish, it’s regulation.
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Tip 2: Rest is productive.
😴 You don’t need to earn rest.
You're a better caregiver when your cup isn't empty.
🌙 Sleep. Sit down. Say no.
✨

Tip 3: Repair matters more than perfection.
🙈 We all lose our cool sometimes.
The magic is in the repair — apologizing, reconnecting, showing your child emotional honesty.
🗣️ "I’m sorry I yelled. That wasn’t fair to you."
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Tip 4: You’re allowed to ask for help.
💬 Support is not a weakness — it's a survival tool.
Whether it’s a partner, therapist, friend, or childcare, your mental health matters too.
📍 Therapy for parents is available at Serene Mind.
🤝

Tip 5: Regulate yourself before correcting your child.
🧘🏽‍♀️ Your calm is the most powerful tool in the room.
Take a breath, notice your body, then respond with intention.
Kids don’t need perfect parents — they need regulated ones.

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🧠 ✨ Your well-being is just as important as your child’s.

At Serene Mind Psychotherapy, we offer compassionate support for overwhelmed parents.
🔗 Learn more: serenemindpsych.com
📍 Virtual & in-person options available

🌿 Meet Ms. Nikki – LMHC | Trauma-Informed Child & Family Therapist 🧸💛Supporting children and families through expressive...
09/05/2025

🌿 Meet Ms. Nikki – LMHC | Trauma-Informed Child & Family Therapist 🧸💛

Supporting children and families through expressive, body-based, and brain-based healing.
Nicole Tucker, LMHC — lovingly known as Ms. Nikki — brings a heart-centered, trauma-informed approach to helping kids and their caregivers feel safe, seen, and emotionally supported.

✨ Her therapeutic style combines:
🎨 Play Therapy – meeting children at their developmental level through imaginative and symbolic play.
🧠 ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) – a gentle, brain-based approach that helps resolve trauma, anxiety, and distress without needing to re-tell painful stories.
🧘🏽‍♀️ Somatic Work – building body awareness and co-regulation to support emotional safety and resilience.
🌀 Polyvagal-Informed Care – understanding the nervous system and creating conditions for connection, calm, and trust.

She helps children who are navigating:
💔 trauma & grief
😔 anxiety & emotional overwhelm
🌀 sensory & regulation challenges
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 family transitions

👉 “Every behavior is communication. Healing begins when we learn to listen.”
📍 Providing care through Serene Mind Counseling
🔗 More about Ms. Nikki: serenemindpsych.com

🔁🧠 Why You Keep Replaying the Same Pain: The Brain's Looping After TraumaIf you feel like you’re stuck reliving the same...
09/02/2025

🔁🧠 Why You Keep Replaying the Same Pain: The Brain's Looping After Trauma

If you feel like you’re stuck reliving the same painful memories, feelings, or patterns—you’re not alone.

After trauma, the brain often gets caught in a “loop,” replaying the pain in an attempt to keep you safe. But this loop keeps you stuck long after the danger is gone.

The good news? There is a path out.

🌿 5 Tips to Stop the Loop & Begin Healing:

1. Recognize the Loop Is Your Brain Trying to Protect You

Understanding this helps reduce self-blame. Your nervous system is working hard to keep you safe, even if the “safety” feels outdated.

2. Practice Gentle Somatic Awareness

Tune into how your body feels when the loop starts.
Try grounding exercises like:
• Deep breathing
• Feeling your feet on the floor
• Slow shoulder rolls
This helps interrupt automatic reactions.

3. Use Inner Child Therapy to Reconnect and Nurture

Often, loops are tied to unmet childhood needs or wounds.
Inner child work gently helps you comfort and re-parent those parts of you, building new safety inside.

4. Try Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

ART uses eye movements and guided imagery to help your brain reprocess traumatic memories safely and effectively—without reliving them over and over.
It’s a fast, gentle way to clear the stuck loop.

5. Be Patient and Compassionate With Yourself

Healing loops takes time. Celebrate small wins and remember:
You’re retraining your brain and nervous system to feel safe.
That’s powerful work.

🌼 If you’re in Tampa or Jacksonville, FL, we’re here to support you with trauma-informed care combining ART, inner child somatic therapy, and compassion.

You don’t have to stay stuck. There’s a path forward. 🤍

💛 To every client who trusts us with their healing journey—thank you.And to every family member or friend witnessing tha...
08/29/2025

💛 To every client who trusts us with their healing journey—thank you.

And to every family member or friend witnessing that transformation—thank you for holding space.
Inner child work is tender and sacred. It’s not about “fixing” someone. It’s about reclaiming the parts that were hidden to survive.

We’re honored to walk beside you here in Tampa and Jacksonville as you and your loved ones heal from trauma with compassion, choice, and care. 🤍

Trauma doesn’t just go away.It lives in the body, in reflexes, in reactions… until we create new patterns that slowly ma...
08/27/2025

Trauma doesn’t just go away.
It lives in the body, in reflexes, in reactions… until we create new patterns that slowly make safety feel possible again. 🤍

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting what happened.
It means:

🌱 Building nervous system safety
💛 Learning how to respond instead of react
🧠 Gently reprocessing painful memories with tools like ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
🪴 Growing a life that feels bigger than the pain

You don’t have to erase the past to reclaim your future.
You just need the support to outgrow the trauma’s grip—one choice, one breath, one safe moment at a time.

We help clients in Tampa & Jacksonville, FL move through trauma with compassion, safety, and evidence-based tools.
You’re not stuck. You’re healing. And we’re here with you. 🤝

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730 S. Sterling Avenue Suite 301
Tampa, FL
33609

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