Individual Counseling Services – The Holistic Counseling Center of Long Island – 565 Route 25A, (LR4) Miller Place, NY 11764
Therapy for individuals can be for a multitude of reasons:
Grief
Isolation
Abuse
Sexuality
Bullying
IF…
You’re experiencing mood swings.
You’re going through a big change.
You’re having harmful thoughts.
You’re withdrawing from things that used to bring you joy.
You’re feeling isolated or alone.
You’re using a substance to cope with issues in your life.
You don’t know how to deal with grief.
You might be in an abusive or toxic situation.
THEN…
Individual counseling may be good for you.
Depression can be debilitating, affecting almost every aspect of your life, from relationships to career.
It can disrupt your ability to interact with people in the way you used to, cause an inability to deal with the pressures of daily life, and stop you from feeling the joy in things you used to love. (It can also do all of these things at once, which can be crushing / immobilizing).
One of the worst things about depression is the sense of isolation and despair it can bring; the idea that nothing can improve. If you are suffering from depression, it is important to know that you are not alone, and that there is always a way out of this.
Counseling is a proven way of dealing with & overcoming depression. Please contact us to set an appointment:
Office Hours:
Monday 12 – 7 pm
Tuesday 12 – 9 pm
Wednesday 12 – 8 pm
Thursday 12 – 9 pm
Friday 12 – 7 pm
Read some of our other posts about individual counseling in Long Island below:
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Addictions Anxiety Couples Counseling Depression Family Counseling Individual Counseling Trauma Wellness
RAIN response – a mindfulness technique for handling emotions.
RAIN response – Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture – a mindfulness technique for handling intense emotions. Individually, it helps you move from distress to self-compassion by acknowledging your feelings (without judgment), letting them be present, gently exploring them, and offering kindness. It also helps manage emotions in relationships by guiding you to Recognize what’s happening (thoughts, feelings, sensations), Allow it to be there without fighting, Investigate with … Read More
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Going through a breakup?
Going through a breakup brings with it many overwhelming feelings like sadness, denial, panic, rage, or just loss of motivation. The feelings of abandonment or questioning your worth leads to poor self-judgment. Your nervous system goes into overdrive, causing anxiety, anger, or immobilization, distorting your perception of reality. You may feel hopeless, triggered by grief or shattered self-esteem, but you must stay focused on your own … Read More
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“Am I an enabler?”
If you’ve ever wondered if you’re enabling someone you care about, or maybe contributing to the problem, read below to see how much of this information resonates with you. Someone with an enabler personality has a desire to help others, so much so that they help even when their behaviors can harm someone. They often step in to fix problems, shield loved ones from consequences, or … Read More
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How Attachment Styles Play a Role in Imago Therapy
Imago therapy views attachment styles as a key framework for understanding how early childhood experiences with caregivers influence adult relationships. The core idea is that people unconsciously seek partners who remind them of their childhood caregivers, which re-emerges in adult relationships and often triggers old emotional wounds and attachment patterns. The word “imago” refers to the unconscious image of a loved one formed in childhood, which … Read More
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Parental Jealousy: Dealing with parents who are jealous of you.
Parents may be jealous of their children due to a variety of reasons, including envy of their opportunities and successes, feelings of inadequacy when their own past shortcomings are highlighted by their child’s achievements, or psychological issues like narcissism. This jealousy can manifest as resentment over their child’s talent, youth, looks, or achievements that the parent feels they never received themselves. Reasons for parental jealousy: To … Read More
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Self-esteem is your reputation with yourself.
“Self-esteem is your reputation with yourself.” – Nathaniel Branden YOU ARE YOUR PATTERNS. Self-esteem is built through your own actions and adherence to your moral code. It means that your self-worth is not determined by external factors, but by how you see yourself based on your behavior, consistency, and integrity. Internal Dialogue: The “voice in your head,” aka your self-talk, plays a significant role in how … Read More
