Author: Holistic Counseling Center

Dr. Linda Martinez-Lewi has a great podcast about Narcissistic Personality Disorder and how to heal from dealing or living with a narcissist. In one episode titled, “Childhood Origins of Those Who Live in the Shadows of the High Level Narcissist,” she talks about the negative destruction taken on children of narcissists: Children of narcissists become experts at catering to the idiosyncratic needs of the narcissistic parent/s. … Read More

When it comes to seeking marriage counseling for communication issues in a relationship, many couples are hesitant at first. Some people don’t like admitting there’s a problem, or that they’re somehow “failing” as a couple. But the truth is, communication problems lie at the heart of many marital issues. They can be resolved with the right help. That’s why so many couples choose to go to … Read More

We live in an age where a simple thought gives you what you want almost immediately – particularly in the world of gaming and virtual reality. This is a place where you can access something you crave without the rigors of physical relocation or patience. A value, that while very important to the human psyche, is no longer required. In fact, it is criticized and gaming … Read More

Suffolk County Marriage Counseling by The Holistic Counseling Center of Long Island Communication is key to a successful & happy marriage. Through Imago Relationship Therapy, couples are given tools to communicate with one another, which results in favorable outcomes for both. An Imago therapist outlines steps for which each individual takes to give each other a time to talk and a time to listen. Both parties … Read More

If you are living with anxiety, you know how exhausting and debilitating it can be. Getting counseling for anxiety issues is something that can help you overcome whatever is holding you back. It doesn’t matter whether your anxiety is social, general, agoraphobic, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive, PTSD, or any other form of anxiety – they all take a toll on your life and well-being. If left untreated, … Read More

Domestic violence can include abuse that is not only physical in nature, but also emotional, psychological, verbal, sexual, and/or financial. The depth and longevity of wounds that result from domestic violence can reach even further than the incident itself. Staying in an abusive situation can easily become a vicious cycle that is very difficult to break out of. An abusive individual may constantly demean, criticize, humiliate, … Read More

Anxiety disorders are the most common group of mental disorders. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, around 40 million adults in the United States over the age of 18 experience some type of anxiety disorder. Although many psychological conditions may involve anxiety, some of the most common may include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, agoraphobia and/or social anxiety disorder. … Read More

In a society that places so much pressure on each of us, drug addiction has become an increasingly common problem. The effects of drug addiction can be far reaching, having an impact on every aspect of life from work performance to family relationships. Whether the addiction is for medicinal or recreational substances, finding a solution to the problem is essential for enabling the sufferer to find … Read More

Experiencing some amount of anxiety can be normal; as a natural survival instinct, to enhance motivation, or perform well under stress. It can be related to work / school performance, important life events, or taking caution to protect oneself. When anxiety becomes a pervasive disruption to your daily life though, it takes an insidious toll on many aspects of your mental health, work and relationships. This … Read More

Addiction Therapy in Long Island, NY – Follow us on Facebook! For those struggling with or trying to overcome from an addiction – whether it be to tobacco, alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex – counseling is an essential part of the recovery process. Not only does the counseling process help provide an understanding of your addiction and the basis for it, but it can also furnish you … Read More