AM Counseling & Wellness, LLC

11/13/2025

I can't express how much I love Libby and our Public Library. It is such a great resource. Any time I recommend books I always make sure clients know that they likely have free access through their public library (with Libby, Hoopla, or CloudLibrary). Reading and learning does not have to be expensive or inconvenient. Check out the services available through your local library! They also likely have a way to request a card online and you don't even have to go in! But I will say... going in allows for that magical feeling of being surrounded by books and peace 😌😮‍💨💚

11/09/2025

Great opportunity to support our Solar Bears while also supporting MHACF!

Have a COOL time with The Mental Health Association of Central Florida and Orlando Solar Bears during our Mental Wellness Night on 11/30/25. 🏒🐻‍❄️

Please visit www.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/mhacf to purchase tickets for the game.

A portion of the proceeds will go back to our organization to fund our mental health programs, such as our FREE Outlook Clinic which provides specialized outpatient mental health care at no cost for people who do not have medical insurance and are experiencing symptoms of any mental health disorder.

11/08/2025

One of the hardest parts about becoming parents is remembering to date your partner. It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day routine of life, even more so with the chaos of a toddler. As parents it’s easy to put your child above all… but you and your partner are the first relationship they see. The one they will try to emulate. You and your partner are the first place where they learn to explore the dynamic between self and others.

Hubs and I are appreciative of Date Night “sponsored”by with additional upgrade from 💜😉💜 Also really channeling our parent mode when M still gets a gift 🤷🏻‍♀️ Can’t wait to add her Pride shirt to her sports rotation!
Let’s go Pride!!!

10/22/2025

Tai Chi Friday is here!

Ease into the weekend with movement, focused breath, and a calm mind. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned practitioner, this is your time to reset, recharge, and reconnect.

📅 Friday, Oct. 31
🕙 10 –11 a.m.
📍 Casselberry Aquatic Center | 806 Mark David Blvd.

🌿 Join us for balance, strength, and serenity in motion

09/13/2025

We are hiring!! Feel free to share if you think someone would be a great fit for our practice!

03/21/2025

Practicing being a “sunflower” during this 11hr training today. It’s great to get outside and get some sun so I can help myself feel grounded while learning to become a supervisor! Very excited for this next step for myself and my practice!
And thanks to .in.blck for the inspiration!

02/23/2023

Preparing for this wonderful workshop 😊

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-club-for-self-development-tickets-525614355687

12/24/2021

09/10/2021

Even though been a wild year, it has still been an amazing first year to be licensed ✨

07/06/2021

How do you turn towards your child's big emotions?

When your young one acts out, they're likely expressing an underlying need. Dr. John Gottman refers to this as a "bid" for connection. While some bids from your child could look like showing you a new work of art or asking for a hug, they can also take the form of poking, yelling, throwing, repeating your name like a broken record, and a hundred other forms of verbal or non-verbal communication.

While these bids can bring up difficult emotions even for yourself as the parent, remember what your child is really saying: “See me, involve me, hear me.” When you approach their difficult emotions as an attempt to get attention, acceptance, or connection, you can then distinguish the best way to move forward and handle the situation.

On the Gottman Relationship Blog, Childproof Parenting - Melissa Benaroya offers tips to help you recognize your child's bids and strengthen the parent-child relationship through rituals of connection. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ynikrq

06/21/2021

Love that my first Pride game was during Pride Month!