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Why Would You See a Therapist for Chronic Pain?
Why Would You See a Therapist for Chronic Pain? 2560 1707 Long Island Counseling Services

Many of those on Long Island are struggling with Chronic Pain. While pain is something that benefits from medical attention and treatment, it also has a mental health component. Ongoing pain affects emotional health, day to day functioning, and creates a cycle of stress and distress that intensifies the pain response. Those that are struggling from chronic pain may want to consider partnering any medical treatment they receive with psychotherapy. While the pain is absolutely…

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What Level of School Avoidance Is Normal for a Middle School Student?
What Level of School Avoidance Is Normal for a Middle School Student? 2304 1536 Long Island Counseling Services

Middle school is a period marked by rapid change. Students are navigating shifting peer dynamics, increasing academic expectations, greater independence, and the emotional intensity that often comes with early adolescence. Because of this, it is not unusual for middle schoolers to have days when they resist going to school or express frustration about the demands placed on them. Some level of reluctance is expected, but the line between typical avoidance and patterns that signal a…

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How and Why EMDR Is Now Being Used for Anxiety (and Other Conditions)
How and Why EMDR Is Now Being Used for Anxiety (and Other Conditions) 2560 1706 Long Island Counseling Services

The more we learn about the brain, the more we can understand and address mental health issues. One of the most important findings of the last few decades was that, when a person experiences a traumatic event, the stress of the event fragments across other parts of the brain, and so treating it often means helping it get processed effectively. One way to do that is with EMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) was…

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If Some Mental Health Issues Have a Genetic Component, Does Therapy Still Work?
If Some Mental Health Issues Have a Genetic Component, Does Therapy Still Work? 2560 1537 Long Island Counseling Services

Many mental health challenges are caused, in part, by life experiences. If a person experiences stresses, or traumas, or other types of difficulties, they can develop mental health issues that affect their lives. Working with a therapist, they can work through these issues and, eventually, put their life back on track. Yet we also know that some people seem to develop mental health issues with no clear cause: no clear trauma, no clear stresses. They…

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Why Are So Few Therapists Covered By Insurance?
Why Are So Few Therapists Covered By Insurance? 2560 1707 Long Island Counseling Services

We’re all trying to save money. We’re also all trying to address our mental health. That is why it is not uncommon to find a therapist that will take your insurance – someone that can provide you with excellent mental health support, but ideally with less out of pocket. The problem is that is much easier said than done. We accept NYSHIP here at Long Island Counseling, and we work with other carriers in various…

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Divorce is Not a Four Letter Word
Divorce is Not a Four Letter Word 2560 1707 Long Island Counseling Services

When two partners decide to see a couples counselor, they are doing so because they want to improve – or save – their existing relationship. They are looking for help from a professional to grow and support as a couple. That is what our couples counselors do. For couples on the verge of divorce, there is no better option than couples counseling. It is extensively researched, fair, and a great way to work through challenges…

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Panic Attacks, Sensorimotor OCD, and the Cycle of Anxiety
Panic Attacks, Sensorimotor OCD, and the Cycle of Anxiety 2304 1536 Long Island Counseling Services

Those that struggle with panic attacks and panic disorder often find that they become hypersensitive to their body’s sensations. They notice every small pain, every tingle, every time their breathing doesn’t feel like it is as full as it should be. Once they feel something is “not quite right” it triggers a rush of anxiety, which ultimately can trigger a panic attack. This creates a cycle, where a person’s “self-monitoring” (unconscious monitoring of their own…

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Why is “Couples Counseling” So Valuable for Singles?
Why is “Couples Counseling” So Valuable for Singles? 2560 1707 Long Island Counseling Services

Unsurprisingly, most of the people that sign up for couples counseling and relationship-related services are those currently married or long term dating that are looking for help moving forward in a relationship. Couples counseling is one of the best tools available for rebuilding a broken relationship, solving communication challenges, intimacy issues, and more. Yet, a person does not need to wait until they are married – or even in a relationship – to seek out…

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How to Choose a Therapist for Your Child
How to Choose a Therapist for Your Child 2560 1710 Long Island Counseling Services

Trusting your child to a therapist can be very emotionally difficult. Parents are used to being the ones that are there to support their kids, and it’s often hard to hand off that responsibility to a therapist – a 3rd party that is here to help your child at their most vulnerable time. That’s why the process to choose a therapist is so important. It’s so much more than just “credentials” or even experience, though…

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Raising Resilient Kids: Back-to-School Prep That Actually Matters
Raising Resilient Kids: Back-to-School Prep That Actually Matters 2560 2560 Long Island Counseling Services

Stacy Pellettieri, LCSW-R Co-Founder at Long Island Counseling Calling all parents and educators! Let’s get real about “back to school!” For years I’ve seen well thought out posts and articles outlining advice that tells us that preparing for September means we must create a routine together, start going to bed early and getting up early and get supplies beforehand. This is not bad advice at all, but preparing to go back to school needs to…

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