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Long Island Imago Relationship Therapists talk about things that show up in their practice, and how they impact couples & individuals.

March 25, 2024 by Holistic Counseling Center

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

Couples Counseling | Couples Workshops

Imago Relationship Therapy Couples Workshops on Long Island

October 19, 2023 by Holistic Counseling Center

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

Addictions | Couples Counseling | Ear Acupuncture | Individual Counseling

Addiction Counseling in NY

October 18, 2023 by Holistic Counseling Center

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

Family Counseling

Blended Family Therapist in Miller Place, Long Island

October 3, 2023 by Holistic Counseling Center

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

Couples Counseling | Family Counseling

Emotional Invalidation: When your partner dismisses your emotions.

August 19, 2023 by Holistic Counseling Center

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

Couples Counseling

Is Technology Affecting Your Relationship?

July 6, 2023 by Holistic Counseling Center

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

How to communicate your needs to your partner.

Couples Counseling | Individual Counseling

How to communicate our needs to our partner

June 12, 2023 by Holistic Counseling Center

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

Addictions | Ear Acupuncture | Individual Counseling

Ear Acupuncture + Counseling for People Dealing with Addiction

April 18, 2023 by Holistic Counseling Center

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

review from a Long Island couple - couples counselor in Suffolk County Long Island

Couples Counseling

Marriage Counseling: a beautiful review from a Long Island couple!

April 5, 2023 by Holistic Counseling Center

Marriage Counseling: a beautiful review from a Long Island couple! My husband and I sought out counseling as our marriage was riddled with conflict, animosity and resentment. We found Dave and had the pleasure of working with him over the course of a 6 month time period where we were able to not only learn to love one another again, but we uncovered, and were able … Read More

Anxiety | Depression | Individual Counseling | Trauma | Wellness

How Stress Affects Your Physical Health

February 8, 2023 by Holistic Counseling Center

Stress requires your body to react / adjust in response to events around you. Your body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and/or emotional responses. In this post, we’re going to focus on just a few of the physical effects of constant stress on your body. This is a reminder to us all to give our bodies a break; that rest and relaxation is a … 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.”