Understanding Betrayal Trauma: Why It Hurts So Deeply and How to Begin Healing
Understanding Betrayal Trauma: Why It Hurts So Deeply and How to Begin Healing As a therapist who works closely with individuals and couples navigating trauma, I can tell you—few wounds cut as deep as betrayal trauma. Whether it’s discovering infidelity in a relationship, uncovering years of deception, or recognizing that someone you trusted has violated […]
Why Communication Isn’t the Problem
Why Communication Isn’t the Problem—It’s What You’re Avoiding When couples come into therapy, one of the most common things they say is, “We just need to work on our communication.” And while it’s true that healthy communication is essential in any relationship, “communication issues” are rarely the core problem. More often, what’s being labeled as […]
How to Strengthen Your Relationship: Insights from Research and Therapy
How to Strengthen Your Relationship: Insights from Research and Therapy Building and maintaining a strong relationship takes effort, intention, and continuous growth. Whether you’re in a long-term partnership or just starting out, understanding how to nurture your connection is essential. At KDM Counseling Group, we help couples navigate challenges, improve communication, and develop deeper emotional […]
Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS): A Path to Self-Healing
Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS): A Path to Self-Healing Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a powerful and transformative approach to therapy that helps individuals understand and heal the different parts of themselves. Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s, IFS is based on the idea that the mind is made up of multiple sub-personalities, […]
Helping Teenagers Through Academic Anxiety: A Therapist’s Perspective
Academic anxiety is a growing concern among teenagers today. With the increasing demands of school, standardized testing, and future planning, it’s no surprise that many teens find themselves overwhelmed. As a marriage and family therapist, I’ve seen firsthand how academic anxiety can affect a teenager’s mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being. It’s essential to understand […]
Executive Functioning Skills Training
Executive functioning is a combination of brain-based abilities that enable goal-setting, planning, managing disappointment, and adapting to unexpected events. These skills help individuals tackle challenges without becoming overwhelmed and are crucial for success in school, relationships, and overall quality of life. Our group employs evidence-based cognitive-behavioral techniques to enhance social flexibility, emotion regulation, planning, time […]
Evaluation Services
Overview Our on-staff School Psychologist provides psychological and psychoeducational evaluations to address intellectual, learning, social/emotional, and behavioral concerns. At this time, we can evaluate children and adolescents ages 6 to 21. Each assessment is personalized to meet the unique needs of the individual being evaluated and answer the specific referral questions accordingly. Our psychologist has extensive knowledge of […]
Telehealth
Online Therapy in St. Petersburg, FL Taking care of your mental health is just as important as maintaining your physical well-being. However, many people have trouble scheduling appointments and making it to their therapy sessions. That’s why KDM Counseling Group provides quality online therapy so you can get the help you need from the comfort […]
Family Mediation
Family Mediation Services in St. Petersburg, FL In the event of marital separation, there is a wide variety of legalities and family issues to consider. Family mediation provides an impartial third party to guide each participant through the many intricacies of a separation, such as parenting plans, division of assets and liabilities, and post-divorce amendments. […]
Parenting Coordination
Parenting Coordination Services in St. Petersburg, FL Call KDM Counseling Group today for professional help resolving family conflicts. Every parent’s priority is the health and wellness of their child. In high-conflict families or families going through a separation or divorce, making decisions regarding your child can lead to stress and arguments. You don’t have to […]