How Long Does Therapy Take for Childhood Trauma? How Long Does Therapy Take for Childhood Trauma? By Marialeen Martorella, LCSW-R, BCD, CCTP | Psychotherapist in Massapequa, NY When you finally decide to confront the painful experiences of your past, it is completely natural to want to know when the hard work will end. Carrying the weight of […]
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Free List of Therapeutic Interventions for Progress Notes A Comprehensive List of Therapeutic Interventions By Marialeen Martorella, LCSW-R, BCD, CCTP | Psychotherapist in Massapequa, NY Whether you are treatment planning or trying to finalize your documentation, having a reliable list of therapeutic interventions is essential. Staring at a blank screen while writing progress notes can lead to
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Can Individual Therapy Harm a Marriage? How to Grow Together Can Individual Therapy Harm a Marriage? How to Grow Without Growing Apart By Marialeen Martorella, LCSW-R, BCD, CCTP | Psychotherapist in Massapequa, NY It is a quiet, unspoken fear that keeps many people from booking their first therapy appointment. You know you need to heal your past,
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Individual vs. Couples Therapy: Differences, Benefits, and Costs Individual vs. Couples Therapy: Differences, Benefits, and Costs By Marialeen Martorella, LCSW-R, BCD, CCTP | Psychotherapist in Massapequa, NY Choosing the right therapy format is the first real decision in your healing journey. The wrong fit does not mean therapy fails. It just means you are solving the wrong
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How Therapy for Life Transitions Helps You Navigate Difficult Changes How Therapy for Life Transitions Helps You Navigate Difficult Changes By Marialeen Martorella, LCSW-R, BCD, CCTP | Psychotherapist in Massapequa, NY Change is a constant of the human experience, but the inner psychological process of adjusting to change can be deeply disturbing. These events, be it a
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How to Know When to Go to Couples Therapy? How to Know When to Go to Couples Therapy? By Marialeen Martorella, LCSW-R, BCD, CCTP | Psychotherapist in Massapequa, NY Most partners do not wake up one day and suddenly realize their relationship is in serious trouble. The distance slowly sets in, and real connection is gradually replaced
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Can Trauma Therapy Make You Feel Worse Before Better? Can Trauma Therapy Make You Feel Worse Before Better? By Marialeen Martorella, LCSW-R, BCD, CCTP | Psychotherapist in Massapequa, NY Yes, trauma therapy can make you feel worse before it makes you feel better. This is one of the most common fears that keeps people from starting their
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How to Find the Right Trauma Therapist in Long Island How to Find the Right Trauma Therapist in Long Island? By Marialeen Martorella, LCSW-R, BCD, CCTP | Psychotherapist in Massapequa, NY Trauma is not just in your mind; it physically changes your biological nervous system. If you are stuck in a cycle of hyper-vigilance, emotional numbness, or
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