Surviving Social-Distancing

In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, citizens all over the country have started practicing social-distancing where they stay home and avoid contact with others. As the spread of the virus progresses, many states have made the decision to shut down all non-essential businesses and have ordered residents to stay home unless it’s…

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Phone Session: Does it Work?

These are confusing times. We’re working from home, separated from people we love and care about. We’re afraid of what we don’t know and don’t understand. We’re anxious for our own health and for the health of our communities, our families and our friends. People are asking about phone sessions. They want to talk to…

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Tips for Couples During Social-Distancing

In this time of uncertainty, many people find themselves self-isolating as a way to protect themselves and others in the community. For many of those practicing social-distancing, it means spending more time alone with your partner than any other time in your relationship. In today’s post, we are going to provide you with a few…

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Identifying Depression

Depression is a mental health condition that affects many people throughout the United States. This condition can manifest in a variety of mental and physical symptoms that appear in the aftermath of a tragic event or develop seemingly out of nowhere. In today’s post, we will discuss some of the most common symptoms of depression…

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How to Kickstart Your Mental Health in the New Year!

The new year is almost here, and you may already be giving your New Year’s resolutions some thought. Most people resolve to improve their fitness routine, lose weight, or even tackle some big goal that has eluded them in the past. However, if you are someone who has struggled with your mental health, then it…

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Mental Wellness Tips for the Holidays

The holidays have arrived, which means you’re most likely busy shopping, baking, wrapping gifts, and attending one holiday party after another. As much as you try to enjoy this time of year, it’s common to feel exhausted, stressed, and overwhelmed. In today’s post, we will provide you with a few tips that you can use…

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Holiday Distress: Why Isn’t My Life Perfect?

During the holidays, it’s easier than at other times to become sad or depressed. Holiday time is when our thoughts turn to family and friends. It’s a time when we feel our need to be surrounded by people whom we love and who love us. It’s when we miss people who are no longer with…

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Ways to Take Care of Yourself During the Holidays

The holidays are a time for gatherings with family and friends, but spending every spare moment with those you love can often lead to stress or feelings of being overwhelmed. Instead of telling yourself that this is how you have to feel during the holidays, it’s more important to take time for yourself when you…

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Ways to Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder: Part Two

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects many people, and now is the time of year where it may be at its worst. The holidays are supposed to be a happy time of year, but when you’re struggling with SAD, it may be difficult to enjoy them. In part one of this series, we discussed how to…

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The Romance is Gone! 4 Ways to Restore Intimacy

One of the loudest complaints I hear in my Marriage Counseling practice here at Long Island Counseling is the romance that is gone! No more romantic dinners! No quiet evenings together! No special getaways! No romance in the bedroom! No pillow talk! We’ve lost the spark! Help! Sometimes, it’s obvious that things have changed. Some…

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