Frank Costello, LCSW

Frank Costello, LCSW Professional Counseling Services for Individuals and Families My goal is to help people in how they manage the stress and anxieties in life.

Often, the way we percieve a problem greatly affects how we deal (or don't deal) with that problem. Building on insight and self-awareness, we can move the mountains in our minds, so we can see a clearer picture of ourselves and the world around us-- improving our ability to cope, our self esteem, and the quality of our personal relationships. I will help provide you with practical and useful tool

s to cope with: Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Grief, Communication Issues, Difficult Relationships, and Life Transitions. https://secure.sussexdirectories.com/rms-sec/prof-det.php

There's no surprise that people need connection.  Studies have shown that loneliness can literally be a killer, so here'...
05/10/2023

There's no surprise that people need connection. Studies have shown that loneliness can literally be a killer, so here's an article supporting ways to seek out connection.

Be well everyone!

To combat feelings of loneliness, take small steps.

For anyone who wants to read about the latest research about sleep, and why we need it consistently.  This is from the l...
06/17/2019

For anyone who wants to read about the latest research about sleep, and why we need it consistently. This is from the latest Psychology Today magazine.

As modern schedules, stress, and technology tax our ability to get a good night's rest, researchers have gained new insight into sleep quality—and how to restore it.

100% agreed. 😃
02/18/2019

100% agreed. 😃

The following are the seven habits that, in my opinion, comprise the basis of existentially vibrant living: (1) the habit of making one’s own meaning (instead of “looking for it”) (2) the habit of accepting reality “as...

Everyone wants to start the year out right.  Here's some help from Harvard on making your New Year's resolutions stick.
01/02/2019

Everyone wants to start the year out right. Here's some help from Harvard on making your New Year's resolutions stick.

Maybe you plan to ring in 2011 with a new resolve to quit smoking, lose weight, exercise more, not sweat the small stuff. And maybe these resolutions sound familiar — maybe just like the ones you made a year ago!So how can you ensure that your determ...

This article stresses the power of choice. Life can be hard enough sometimes without us making decisions that compound o...
08/01/2018

This article stresses the power of choice. Life can be hard enough sometimes without us making decisions that compound our negative emotions. Pushing ourselves to make decisions that benefit our physical and social well being helps build a strong foundation of self-love.

Negative emotions can have positive effects. Each negative emotion serves an important purpose. For instance, anger energizes us and tells us when someone has crossed our boundaries. Sadness helps us to pause and reflect on our values. Envy clues us...

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07/15/2018

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Do you sometimes have your most creative ideas while folding laundry, washing dishes or doing nothing in particular?

Very Interesting....
06/18/2018

Very Interesting....

Children with over-controlling parents aged two struggled to manage their emotions later in life, study finds

This article explains the nature of anxiety so well.  i thought I'd re-post it here for you all to check it out.
05/02/2018

This article explains the nature of anxiety so well. i thought I'd re-post it here for you all to check it out.

Anxiety is when present and future touch.

Don't let anyone tell you it's not okay to talk to yourself. Just make sure you are doing it in helpful ways if you alre...
04/02/2018

Don't let anyone tell you it's not okay to talk to yourself. Just make sure you are doing it in helpful ways if you already embrace and practice self-talk

Of course you do. (LOL)

Self-criticism is one of those thinking habits that we believe conditions us to make less mistakes in the future. Unfort...
03/28/2018

Self-criticism is one of those thinking habits that we believe conditions us to make less mistakes in the future. Unfortunately, this type of thinking puts a premium on perfectionism, disallowing fairer, kinder ways of evaluating ourselves.

Explore the boundaries of taking responsibility.

Text bubble anxiety,  FOMO and general smartphone dependence are all being studied, and results are showing Anxiety grow...
03/20/2018

Text bubble anxiety, FOMO and general smartphone dependence are all being studied, and results are showing Anxiety growing to epidemic proportions. Step one: decrease dependence on your smartphones/tablets.

Our smartphones may be a major cause.

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