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Articles On Mental Health
We want to help educate and reduce stigma related to the various mental health issues we treat. We hope it helps you, or a loved one, know that no one is alone in their struggles with OCD, an anxiety disorder, depression, or a life event that causes anxiety. These articles are also meant to give hope that there is treatment, and those afflicted do get better. Please reach out if you have questions, or are struggling with mental health issues.
What Therapy Services Help OCD and Anxiety?
Writer by Natalie Noel, LMHC Tampa, Florida Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Therapy for Anxiety, OCD & Related Disorders At Anxiety & OCD Treatment Specialists, we...
What Are Intrusive Thoughts? Why They Don’t Mean Anything About You
Written by Natalie Noel, LMHC Tampa, Florida If you’ve ever Googled: “Why do I have intrusive thoughts?” “Are intrusive thoughts normal?” “Do intrusive thoughts mean I want to do...
Anxiety Therapy for High-Achievers with Physical Symptoms – Are You Good Enough?
Are You Good Enough? Short answer: Yes.By Natalie Noel, LMHC Tampa, Florida If you’re a high-achieving professional or a driven parent, this may sound familiar: Frequent...
Perfectionism: How to Get Off the Hamster Wheel and Reclaim Your Life
Perfectionism is often praised in our culture—but living inside it can be exhausting. We all know someone who feels compelled to present themselves perfectly in public: dressing...
When Indecisiveness Is Pathological: OCD, Anxiety, and ERP Treatment
Pathological indecisiveness is a concern we encounter frequently in our clinical practice. It is a common symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and certain anxiety...
Fear of Taking Medication for Anxiety or OCD: Why It Happens and How to Move Forward
A note from Natalie Noel, LMHC, Anxiety & OCD Specialists Many people assume that anxiety always shows up as panic, fear, or avoidance—but anxiety can also sabotage a...
What Is Vasovagal Syncope and Why Can Anxiety Trigger Fainting?
Vasovagal syncope, often referred to as a "fainting spell", is a brief loss of consciousness that occurs when the heart rate and blood pressure suddenly drop. This reduces blood...
Coping Strategies for Anxiety: Setting Boundaries Instead of Avoiding Fear
Many clients come to therapy seeking coping strategies for anxiety. Often, what they really hope to learn is how to avoid the things that make them anxious more effectively....
Natalie Noel discusses children’s mental health on WFLA Bloom TV
An ongoing Harvard Research study has found a strong connection between doing chores as a child and having professional success and happiness later in life. Mental Health...