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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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Children Today Have Lost Their “Safe Place”
Children Today Have Lost Their “Safe Place” 2016 1344 Long Island Counseling Services

Over the past several years, “good parenting” has been redefined. Sometimes for the better, but also sometimes for the worse. For example, these days, many parents do not feel like they are truly “Good Parents” unless their children are in extra curricular activities. Often, they’re expected to be in sports, dance, tutoring, and on and on. The idea of a child just coming home and sitting on the couch is frowned upon. It is objectively…

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Many of Us Have Learned That What We See On Social Media Isn’t Real – Are We Telling Our Kids?
Many of Us Have Learned That What We See On Social Media Isn’t Real – Are We Telling Our Kids? 1707 2560 Long Island Counseling Services

It’s back to school season. Now is a great time to really think about whether we’re teaching our kids the tools they need to thrive in school. One such example of this the child’s relationship with social media. As adults, many of us are growing to understand the way that social media affects our mental health. Yet we don’t always show that to our kids. Let’s first talk a bit more about social media and…

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Why Yelling at a Child with ADHD to “Pay Attention” Does Not Work
Why Yelling at a Child with ADHD to “Pay Attention” Does Not Work 2476 1651 Long Island Counseling Services

Parenting is challenging. It’s filled with frustrations. Sometimes, even when we know better, those frustrations culminate into issues like yelling – shouting at a child to do something we need them to do. This happens often when a young child has ADHD. We need them to pay attention. We need them to do what they’re told. We need them to focus. At times, we may find that we are yelling at them, trying to get…

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About Fandom – New Podcast Episode with Stacy Pellettieri
About Fandom – New Podcast Episode with Stacy Pellettieri 1747 979 Long Island Counseling Services

Founder Stacy Pellettieri has another new podcast episode out, and this one is of interest to so many people. Stacy and Heather sit down with Kristine McPartlin, the host of ‪@MindtheForce, a unique podcast that discusses mental health as it relates to the Star Wars universe. On this episode, we discuss a near universal experience, “Fandom.” While we often talk about fandom as though it is simply a person that likes something a lot, there…

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About Grief and Moving Forward – Why Do People Do That Podcast
About Grief and Moving Forward – Why Do People Do That Podcast 2560 1707 Long Island Counseling Services

It’s hard to get over loss. That is why many people seek out grief counseling – to support those that need to talk to someone to overcome trauma and develop coping skills to get them to the next step in the recovery process. Stacy Pellettieri of Long Island Counseling Services has been continuing her mental health podcast, Why Do People Do That, and recently sat down with someone that had to overcome an immense loss…

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