Long Island Counseling Services

06/19/2025

06/17/2025

PRIDE month is a celebration for the LGBTQ + community. It’s a time to reflect on individualism and the right that we all, as humans, have- to be our authentic selves without judgement and discrimination. It’s essential to the mental health and wellness of any community of individuals to feel seen and supported. We are proud to be allies of the LGBTQ community and to celebrate the fundamental rights of the community and all individuals always!

In this powerful and timely episode, Stacy Pellettieri and Heather Harten explore the roots of Pride—where it started, why it began, and what it truly means ...

06/03/2025

We celebrate pride to support those who may not believe they are worthy. Everyone deserves the right to be who they are …. With pride.

05/16/2025

Sharing this podcast with the co-founder of Long Island Counseling in honor of maternal mental health awareness month

Calling all the Mommas! (Don't worry dads.. we get around to you also) Mom guilt?! What are we doing ladies? We at the "Why Do People Do That" podcast insis...

05/05/2025

We often see "Work Stress" as a part of life. But it doesn't have to be. What if we didn't have to live with work stress. What if we could live better. Find out more or get help for your work stresses with Long Island Counseling Services:

04/28/2025

Why would you treat "Work Stress" with a therapist?

Work stress is a pervasive issue that affects professionals across industries. From high-pressure deadlines to interpersonal conflicts, work-related stressors can lead to significant physical and mental health concerns if left untreated. While many individuals may believe that stress is simply a par...

04/21/2025

With a large team of therapists available, we have someone we can always match you with to make sure that you're getting your needs met. Get to know our team today by reviewing our staff page:

04/14/2025

How mental health can affect sleep, and vice versa:

Most of us know, at least in a general way, that our mental health can affect sleep. We know that on days we’re feeling anxious, for example, it may be hard to fall asleep. On days that we’re feeling depressed, it may be hard to get up, etc. But this connection goes much, much deeper. […]

04/07/2025

Anger is one of our strangest emotions, in that it rarely solves any problems, nor does it serve as a healthy outlet. When someone feels anger too often, then it becomes an even more problematic issue that can affect entire families. Anger management is about learning other outlets, and helping people really understand their emotions better. Learn more about our anger management options:

Everyone experiences anger from time to time. Sometimes the things that trigger your anger can leave you feeling out of control, causing you to lash out at others, causing stress and health problems for yourself, and making it feel impossible to calm down. If your anger has reached this stage, worki...

03/31/2025

Could panic disorder be hereditary? And how?

Panic disorder can be overwhelming, leaving those who experience it feeling frightened and confused by the sudden and intense physical and emotional symptoms. Panic attacks are also unique in that they are very physical and difficult to understand. While panic attacks can be brought on by extreme st...

03/24/2025

"Stress" is not a disorder, at least not by itself. But if you have stress in your life, treating it and working towards creating a more stress free lifestyle for yourself can be highly beneficial. Find out more about our therapy for stress by reaching out to Long Island Counseling Services.

03/18/2025

All the many things that make us confident (or cause us to feel less confident) and how to move forward:

The last post we made spoke about how and why addressing our phobias is important, even if it’s a phobia of something we do not often encounter. Today, let’s expand on the ways that phobias can affect our long and short term mental health. Let’s talk for a moment about social anxiety. Social a...