Am I Depressed or Lazy? How to Tell the Difference
Discover key differences between depression and laziness and learn practical tips and worksheets for taking steps toward feeling better today.
December 12, 2020Lydia Antonatos is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida. She have over 16 years of experience working in the helping field, 9 of which have been in a clinical capacity. Lydia has worked with a diverse groups of individuals and their families in a variety of settings, such as governmental social services, community mental health, non-profit organizations, crises help lines, and intensive outpatient programs.
Lydia is well versed in mood and anxiety disorders, stress management, addictions, and phase of life problems, among other things. She am driven by a strong desire to motivate and empower others and providing them with the necessary tools to become more self-reliant.
Her approach to counseling is, first and foremost, building and maintaining a genuine connection with her clients. Lydia’s therapeutic style is supportive, validating and solution focused. She uses a combination of cognitive-behavioral, psycho-educational, and humanistic modalities, as well as other evidence-based techniques.
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Saint Thomas Aquinas University
Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University
With more than 16 years of experience, Lydia has expertise in the following areas:
Am I Depressed or Lazy? How to Tell the Difference
Discover key differences between depression and laziness and learn practical tips and worksheets for taking steps toward feeling better today.
December 12, 2020Anxiety & Anger: Connections, Treatments, & How to Cope
Anxiety and anger are closely related as they both have functional value. Both experiences can share similar symptoms, causes, and physiological roots. While anxiety may make you angry or irritable, anger can also contribute to increased worry. However, the two issues are very different but can be treated with psychotherapy or medication when needed.
December 12, 2020Ephebiphobia: Definition, Causes, & Treatment
Ephebiphobia is a persistent and irrational fear of teenagers, often triggering extreme anxiety and avoidant behaviors. Someone suffering from this specific phobia will react in panic in the presence of teens, seeing images of, or even thinking of them. Nevertheless, there are ways to overcome ephebiphobia, including therapy and various self-help strategies.
December 12, 2020How to Stop Gambling: Strategies & Prevention
Typically, people gamble occasionally because it’s fun, but those who gamble excessively or frequently risk developing a gambling addiction. When this occurs, the gambler can’t resist their urge, despite the undesirable consequences. If this sounds familiar, don’t fret; there are ways to help yourself and improve your quality of life.
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