Long Island Counseling Services

04/13/2026

A few spots left for Wednesday’s ADHD parenting class!

https://www.adhdtrainingcourses.com/products/live_events/empowering-parents-adhd-executive-function?fbclid=IwZnRzaARKXqJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe4iJgWQ2cB68UvHJLeXcLz8uEMwHPCaNrVGTG5X2_zR4SxD1TXoC37p2R2s4_aem_gPu6kSAaNk2Vhy7l2hgk0w

Join our live event to empower parents with knowledge, tools, and confidence in understanding ADHD and strengthening executive function. Learn practical strateg

03/29/2026

I love sharing my thoughts for the Long Island community on all of the many layers of complexity that exist in everyday life. For step grandparents and step grandchildren, not having the knowledge or support to navigate the relationship complexities of blended families can complicate even the happiest of times- the birth of a baby into the family! This can be such an exciting time and there is support when needed. I hope this article helps!

When a stepchild has a baby, the role of step-grandparent introduces a whole new dynamic to navigate.

03/28/2026

The mind is powerful, but sometimes it works against you instead of for you. You can learn to harness that power in ways that serve you better. The only requirement for seeking therapy is the desire to improve yourself or your relationship.

03/23/2026

Therapy isn't just for crisis moments. It's also for growth, self-improvement, building better relationships, understanding yourself more deeply, and developing the life skills that help you thrive. You don't have to wait until things are falling apart.

03/19/2026

I was asked to weigh in on this recent article:

It tells a difficult story, one where a cancer diagnosis didn’t just challenge someone physically, but fundamentally changed their relationship.

What stood out to me is how moments like these reveal truths we might not otherwise see. Serious illness doesn’t just test resilience, it tests support systems, communication, and commitment.

In my experience, these situations are rarely black and white. They raise complex questions about:
• Caregiving expectations
• Emotional capacity
• And the realities people face when life changes suddenly

I’m curious how others think about this:

How do we better prepare individuals, families, and even workplaces to navigate the ripple effects of serious illness?

Would value your perspectives!

Part of a couple’s marriage vows is to love and cherish each other in sickness and in health. Therefore, one of the worst things you can do is to abandon your spouse in their moment of illness. This is what a man experienced when his husband filed for divorce after his cancer diagnosis. However, t...

03/17/2026

Blended families come with their own set of challenges. Different parenting styles, loyalty conflicts, step-sibling dynamics, and navigating relationships with ex-partners. Family counseling can help everyone adjust and build stronger connections.

Long Island Counseling Services Offers Family Counseling for Blended and Non-Traditional Family Structures Blended families, bringing together parents and children from previous relationships, are increasingly common and often result in wonderful, rich, and dynamic futures for all involved. But whil...

03/11/2026

Women face unique mental health challenges throughout their lives - from infertility and pregnancy to menopause and beyond. Our therapists understand these experiences and provide specialized support.

Long Island Counseling Services Offers Support and Therapy for Women’s Mental Health Anxiety, depression, addiction – these are challenges that can affect anyone at any time. We can develop them as a result of trauma, life experience, stress, relationship issues, and countless other health and m...

03/06/2026

Postpartum depression is real, common, and treatable. You don't have to push through it alone or pretend everything is fine when it's not. Reaching out for help is one of the strongest things you can do for yourself and your baby.

Help for Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety at Long Island Counseling Services Having a child is already overwhelming. But it is especially difficult when you’re also experiencing rapid hormonal changes, limited sleep, and an adjustment that few people are ready to experience no matter h...

03/04/2026

I enjoyed answering this reporter’s inquiry for the Huffington Post about couples who choose not to sit together on flights. I’d love to open a dialogue here with other clinicians to see what you all think!

Is it healthy or unhealthy for couples to “get a seat divorce” and choose not to sit together in order to make travel less stressful? What does it say about the relationship? The attachment style? What are your thoughts?

See my thoughts in the article!

This method is more common than you probably realize.

02/28/2026

Executive function challenges affect organization, time management, planning, and emotional regulation. Whether it's for your child or yourself, executive function coaching provides practical strategies that make daily life more manageable.

Our minds are meant to operate in an orderly fashion, working together to manage tasks, respond to setbacks, and achieve our goals. But not all of us are born with this ability. Some children – and adults – struggle with time management, emotional regulation, the ability to adapt to change, and ...

02/22/2026

At Long Island Counseling, we're a team. We have several psychotherapists on staff, each bringing different experiences, backgrounds, and expertise. This means we can match you with the therapist who will be the best fit for your needs.

02/18/2026

As exciting as AI innovation may be, we must be honest about where it falls short, especially when it comes to therapy.

Therapy is not simply advice, prompts, or well-worded reflections. It is a deeply human relationship built on attunement, trust, rupture and repair, and the nuanced dynamics of transference. Healing happens in connection, not in code.

But this concern extends far beyond the therapy room. We are increasingly encouraging emotional intimacy of all kinds to be replaced by chatbots. When we turn to artificial systems for comfort, validation, and relational depth, we shift further away from the human bonds that shape us, challenge us, and help us grow.

This is not just an emerging trend that needs observation. It demands urgent attention. We already understand that displacing human connection with artificial intimacy will cause harm, and likely in ways that are deeper and more far-reaching than we can even anticipate.

I was honored to be featured in a recent Newsday article examining the dangers of chatbot therapy, and I’m grateful to contribute to this critical conversation. Human connection is not optional in healing or in life, it is foundational.