Trauma-informed counseling in Long Island, New York – Our location is in Miller Place, Suffolk County, NY. Our bodies and minds hold onto our past trauma. Counseling is a necessary tool to recover. Healing from trauma requires self-compassion, access to a professional mental health therapist, a bunch of patience, and an education of how it all impacts the mind and the body. If you have experienced … Read More
The broad-reaching implications that a divorce may have on your life and the lives of your children can be difficult for anyone to cope with. A common mental health issue that occurs in people is slipping into a depression from divorce. It is imperative to find a counselor to help keep you in the right frame of mind and as emotionally-stable as possible. Talk therapy can … Read More
Unfair, unjust, and brutal… Scapegoating is a dangerous and often overlooked behavior in the realm of abuse. It ruins self-esteem, increases anger / depression, and crushes trust. So let’s explore what scapegoating is… Scapegoating is a behavior of singling out a person/child/employee/member of a group of peers with the intention of giving them unmerited negative treatment or blame. Scapegoat theory refers to the tendency to blame … Read More
Counseling in Miller Place, Long Island for people suffering from addiction and are looking for help. Millions of people worldwide suffer from addiction, and it can be incredibly difficult to overcome on your own. Addiction can take many forms: drugs alcohol food sex/relationships/love gambling gaming shopping Counselors work with you to identify root causes of your addiction & help you develop healthier ways of coping with … Read More
You get love bombed out of the blue by an attractive / charismatic person, fall in love way too fast, and boom… you become a couple, and maybe move in with each other a little too soon. Later into the relationship, you realize that the person you initially got together with is not the same person they were portraying to you when you first met. After … Read More
Anger is a normal emotion that everybody feels, and sometimes it can serve you well. So when is it a problem? If it’s affecting your personal/work relationships because of things you’re saying or doing while in a fit of rage, or if you express yourself in inappropriate or harmful ways. This is when it’s time to get down to the bottom of it, face things, and … Read More
For soldiers and members of the armed forces who were taught how to defend and kill but not how to cope with the emotional effects of war or terrorism, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a serious problem. Counseling has become necessary to help them get back on their feet. If you are a veteran with PTSD, there are a number of things you need to … Read More
Counseling for Depression in Long Island – individual therapy for people suffering from depression. Long Island can be a busy and stressful place. For many of us, it’s hard to find time to relax and take care of ourselves. Depression is a common problem that can be made worse by stress. If you’re feeling down, helpless, or hopeless, having a counselor nearby you in Long Island … Read More
Healing trauma with professional counseling and auricular therapy in Long Island. This post is to create awareness of male survivors of sexual abuse and shed light on this topic. Why do boys / men seldom discuss events of abuse? It’s frightening to know abuse is so prevalent. We as a society need to be aware of the reasons why boys / men may not talk about … Read More
Insomnia is a very common problem and can be caused by many different factors. Some of those causes are medical issues such as sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome. Other reasons for insomnia are psychological like depression or anxiety. Insomnia can be a very frustrating and debilitating condition, but there are treatments available that can help. Auricular therapy and counseling are two potential treatment options that … Read More