How long does relationship therapy take? It depends on how quick you want things to change. How much effort do you want to put in? Are you making it a priority to go to therapy with your partner? What are your priorities? Some couples come into a therapy session with a defeatist attitude and throw up their hands and say, “we’re never going to get this.” … Read More
We’re extremely excited because we are finally going to do a Long Island GETTING THE LOVE YOU WANT couples therapy workshop! Valentine’s Weekend 2025 Trio at Holbrook Country Club700 Patchogue-Holbrook RoadHolbrook, New York 11741 It’s a fantastic facility where we’ll have rooms for smaller workshops & working on dialogue. Plus, it will be all-inclusive with meals for the time you’re there with us. We are very … Read More
Imago Relationship Therapists, David Weber and Robin Newman, talk about ideas & things that show up in their day-to-day practice in Long Island, and how they impact couples & individuals. Topics mentioned: PART 1: PART 2: Working with a counselor who’s a professional in relationship therapy can help you strengthen your connection and find solutions to conflicts. We offer a safe place where couples learn to … Read More
What is Imago Relationship Therapy? The Latin word “imago” means “image” which refers to the “unconscious image of familiar love.” Meaning, there’s frequently a connection between frustrations in our adult relationships and our early childhood experiences. For example, an individual who was frequently criticized as a child will likely be highly sensitive to their romantic partner’s criticism. Or, they may be unconsciously attracted towards a partner … Read More
Recovery looks different for everyone. David Weber & Robin Newman talk about addiction counseling in NY – specifically dealing with couples therapy. What do you believe would be helpful for couples who are currently active/struggling in their addictions? In the case of one person in the couple struggling with addiction, often, I recommend seeing someone separately for the addictive piece. It could be me too, but … Read More
David Weber is a blended family therapist in Miller Place, New York. He also counsels individuals and couples. Ear acupuncture and hypnosis are offered at the Holistic Counseling Center of Long Island as well. With the tools of Imago Relationship Therapy, David’s counseling techniques help dissolve family issues from the root cause. As stats for USA marriages go, nearly half of marriages in the United States … Read More
Emotional invalidation is the act of dismissing / rejecting someone’s thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. It says to someone, “Your feelings don’t matter, or your feelings are wrong.” Emotional invalidation can take many forms, but the end result is usually the same. It makes someone feel unimportant / irrational for having feelings. If your partner doesn’t allow you to express emotions freely, or criticizes you for what … Read More
There’s many factors that can affect a romantic relationship negatively that stem from online behavior or our phones; from text distractions, to jealous online interactions, or even searching for infidelity – is your phone / social media / technology affecting your relationship? Many people encounter some type of tech-related struggle with their significant other. Among partnered adults in the U.S. – that is, those who are … Read More
Many people have trouble being assertive, especially if it’s with the one they love. One of the things many people struggle with is how to communicate our needs to others. Instead, they rely on “mind-reading,” believing that their partner should intuitively know what they need, without them having to say anything. If our partner isn’t skilled in telepathy, they’ve never been given a fair chance to … Read More
ROBIN NEWMAN & DAVID WEBER: LI/NY Imago Relationship Therapists Discuss Ear Acupuncture + Counseling for People Dealing with Addiction in Long Island, New York. Regain control of your addiction. The Holistic Counseling Center of Long Island offers ear acupuncture as part of our services. Acupuncture is based on the points & principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine which emphasize preventing and dealing with the underlying causes of … Read More