The primary focus of therapy and counseling is to overcome a mental health challenge, such as depression, anxiety, stress, and other common ailments. Those disorders are thoroughly stressful, negative events that cause sadness, tension, and similar negative emotions. But a fulfilling life is not just about avoiding the bad emotions. It is also about experiencing […]| Long Island Psychology
Is your life a happy one? This is a more complex question than it may seem at first glance because of the temporary, quick-changing nature of emotions. You may feel happy now, but in an hour, you might feel something different altogether. How do you find happiness when emotions can be so unpredictable? “Positive psychology” […]| Long Island Psychology
There are many factors that increase happiness. As a therapist, a factor that I often consider is how comfortable each person is in their own skin. Being comfortable with who you are is one of the most critical elements of happiness, and it is something we work on in therapy. What Does it Mean to […]| Long Island Psychology
There are two competing thought processes that drive decisions: logic and emotions. Although the two can occasionally be intertwined, deciphering whether your choices are made by logic or emotions can be an important part of ensuing that you’re making the best decisions for your long term satisfaction. According to Psychology Today, most decisions are driven […]| Long Island Psychology