holistic therapy Miller Place Archives - Holistic Counseling Center of Long Island, NY

Learning How To Say “No”

May 15, 2025 by Holistic Counseling Center

Some individuals find it difficult to say “no” due to a combination of factors, including fear of disappointing others, a desire to avoid conflict, and a strong need for social approval. These challenges can stem from past experiences where saying “no” was negatively received, or from a deeply ingrained sense of obligation or guilt. Effective “no” communication is direct, concise, and respectful. Learning to say “no” … Read More

Holistic Therapy for PTSD

Holistic therapy for PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, encompasses a range of approaches that can address the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of an individual’s unique condition. Therapy focuses on identifying and challenging negative thoughts and behaviors associated with the trauma. The Holistic Counseling Center of Long Island provides a supportive environment for people to share experiences and connect with a counselor who can … Read More

relationship conflict resolution - listening capabilities

Couples Counseling | Family Counseling

There needs to be a shift in our listening capabilities – people listen to respond, not understand.

I think we have really good senses of humor and I also think that we show up as humans in our space and we do use a lot of humor because so many couples come in with so much pain and aren’t laughing, and that is also missing in the relationship. I also find that use of self, that idea that this is an example of … Read More

loved one suffering with addiction - counseling in Long Island

Addictions | Individual Counseling

Encouraging Treatment to a Loved One Suffering with Addiction

It can be very hard to live with a family member / friend / partner who has a drinking or drug use disorder. It’s best not to try to control, excuse, or cover up their drinking or drug use. Instead, encourage and help them to get treatment. You may be able to do this by: Encouraging Treatment to a Loved One Suffering with Addiction: For more … Read More

Individual Counseling | Trauma

Trauma-Informed Counseling in Long Island

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

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.”