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
Anger Management Counseling Long Island in Suffolk County, New York WHY IS COUNSELING NECESSARY? Anger is a completely normal emotion that everyone naturally feels from time to time. However, when you feel excessive anger, and this unpleasant emotion starts to seep into the personal, professional, social, and other aspects of your life, it is important that you think about seeking professional advice. If you are living … Read More
Domestic violence, as defined by the US Department of Justice, is a pattern of abusive behavior to gain / maintain control over another person. It can be physical, verbal, psychological, sexual, or financial in nature. However it manifests within your relationship, it is all tied to emotional abuse for the purpose of control. Abusers assert their authority in diverse ways due to psychological reasons of their … Read More
Anger management counseling involves the process of learning to be aware of the signs of becoming angry and taking action to calm down and deal with the situation productively. The main goal of anger management counseling is not to keep you from feeling anger or holding it in / suppressing it. Anger is normal human nature, and it is actually ok to feel angry. Anger management … Read More
Mental Health Therapy for PTSD in Long Island, NY PTSD can affect anyone who directly experienced or was exposed to a traumatic event. Trauma can be a single event such as witnessing a death, or long-term, such as continued physical/psychological abuse. For instance, if you’ve been involved in an accident where someone was hurt because you made a mistake while driving drunk / on drugs, you … Read More
Addiction can take on many forms and affect various aspects of life including physical and mental health. Work and personal relationships can also suffer greatly when one is caught in the grips of addictive behavior. Counseling can help you develop effective strategies to reclaim your power from addiction. Sometimes, it can feel impossible to control. Addictions can be associated with a myriad of emotions, from anger, … Read More
We live in unprecedented times where sitting in a room together can be a health issue. However, despite the global pandemic, life continues to move forward. For many, that means a continual struggle with depression. In fact over 16 million Americans have had at least one depressive episode in the last twelve months due to a variety of reasons: isolation, grief, relationship conflict, anxiety… the list … Read More
ADDICTION isn’t a choice anyone makes. It’s a RESPONSE to emotional pain. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to addictions therapy. Every person who suffers from an addiction is different, with their own unique problems and reasons for adopting the addictive habit. Equally, the path to recovery is different for everybody, and a trained counselor will be able to tailor their advice to what best … Read More