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Understanding DARVO is crucial for victims of abuse.

May 21, 2025 by Holistic Counseling Center

DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse, Victim, Offend) is a pattern of behavior used by individuals (particularly those with narcissistic traits) to deflect accountability and manipulate others. It’s a form of gaslighting where a narcissistic individual denies their wrongdoing, attacks the victim, flips the script to portray themselves as the victim, and shifts blame to the other person. DARVO can be particularly harmful in situations involving abuse, where … Read More

Imago relationship therapist on Long Island

Certified Imago Clinical Therapists

Certified Imago Clinical Therapists for Individuals, Couples, and Families on Long Island Imago therapy is a form of counseling that helps individuals and couples understand and improve their relationships by exploring the impact of early childhood experiences on adult relationships. It’s based on the idea that past relationship patterns, particularly those with parents or caregivers, unconsciously shape our current relationship choices and behaviors. Imago therapy aims … Read More

Individual Counseling

What is Codependency?

Codependency is a learned behavior that involves one person in a relationship sacrificing their own needs for the other person. Codependency can occur in any type of relationship – romantic, platonic, or familial. It can be passed down from one generation to another. Here are some signs of codependency: Over time, this unhealthy pattern can interfere with relationships and contribute to depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and feeling … Read More

Individual Counseling | Trauma

Client Review

“I struggled with the loss of my parents in a short period of time as well as past trauma. I was able to heal with Dave’s authentic and holistic approach. I highly recommend the services provided by the Holistic Counseling Center of Long Island.” Pathways For Wellness – Debbie

Ear Acupuncture | Wellness

Acupressure for Headaches

Self-Care Wellness Tips – Acupressure for Headaches With your thumb/finger, press/rub to massage each acupressure point pictured belowfor 30 seconds. Use the amount of pressure that feels good and not painful. Do the same point on the right and left side of the body for 30 seconds each. Repeat as needed for pain relief, up to five times daily. Cautions: If you are pregnant, or think … Read More

Reviews:

“For many years my son struggled with addiction & our family struggled with how to cope. When we 1^st met Dave, we immediately felt a connection with him. His warm, understanding personality put us at ease and we all felt he was so easy to talk to. We felt listened to without any judgement. With his help, our son is now enrolled in college, is a more self-confident young man, and we as a family are filled with so much hope for his future. As parents, we have learned to take care of ourselves & our needs in the process. As we’ve worked with Dave, we've always been impressed by his ability to think outside the box & research new ideas that go the extra mile to help our family.”

Reviews:

“I began to work with Dave about a month ago to help me begin to work through the grief that I’ve carried for 20 years over the loss of my sister, as well as the recent loss of both my Dad and my Mom in the space of a year. Although, I’ve only just begun this journey, I’m already feeling so listened to and understood. Dave’s kind, gentle manner has made it easy for me to feel comfortable enough to begin to explore how best to deal with my grief.”