How EMDR Can Help Your Anxiety
How EMDR Can Help Your Anxiety

Do you have anxiety that’s been bugging you for a while? Read on if you’d like to learn more about a therapy method called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) that has proven to be helpful for clients with anxiety!

Counseling for anxiety in Five Towns, Nassau County and Across Long Island in New York.

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Trauma Therapy in Long Island? A 10 step Self Questionnaire
Trauma Therapy in Long Island? A 10 step Self Questionnaire

Do you need trauma therapy?

I’ve provided a 10 step self questionnaire that let you know if you’re ready for trauma therapy. Now, healing from any kind of trauma takes time and is dependent on your unique pace. However, if you’ve had some symptoms that you were hoping would go away and they just aren’t letting up, it may be time to reach out to an expert to help you heal.

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How long will therapy take? 3 Pointers For Clarity
How long will therapy take? 3 Pointers For Clarity

How long will my therapy take?

I've heard individuals share that they are concerned about starting therapy because there's a notion that once you start therapy, you will be on the couch forever. If you should decide to go to therapy, for any reason, it does not mean that you are becoming a "shrink-goer" for life. You always have the choice to end therapy at any point in time. Some attend for one session, three sessions, a few months or a few years.

To help you feel more clear on the next steps in seeking therapy, I've identified three pointers that will impact the length of your treatment

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What does trauma have to do with anxiety and depression?
What does trauma have to do with anxiety and depression?

Do past traumas have anything to do with you anxiety and depression?

Based research findings, aside from genetics and a few other factors, traumatic life events are the primary cause for depression and anxiety. The reason? Traumas have a way of shaking the view of self, others and the world, and can leave you feeling shaky and doubtful in place of previous confidence and trust. This vulnerability disposition can leave you with more susceptibility to stressors impacting you  than usual. 

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6 Ways To Know If Counseling Is For You
6 Ways To Know If Counseling Is For You

Counseling in the Five Towns, Nassau County or anywhere in Long Island, NY.

If you’re scrolling this page, you may be wondering if counseling is something that may be right for you. First of all, I’m glad you’re on this site and are taking the time to get clarity about this decision. There are so many misconceptions and stereotypes about what therapy is and how it all works, that it is completely normal to be uncertain about if therapy is for you.

Read below for 6 Ways To Know If Counseling Is For You:

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