Healing trauma with professional counseling and auricular therapy in Long Island. This post is to create awareness of male survivors of sexual abuse and shed light on this topic. Why do boys / men seldom discuss events of abuse? It’s frightening to know abuse is so prevalent. We as a society need to be aware of the reasons why boys / men may not talk about … Read More
Insomnia is a very common problem and can be caused by many different factors. Some of those causes are medical issues such as sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome. Other reasons for insomnia are psychological like depression or anxiety. Insomnia can be a very frustrating and debilitating condition, but there are treatments available that can help. Auricular therapy and counseling are two potential treatment options that … Read More
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
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
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
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