by Atara Wertentheil | Mar 29, 2023 | Relationship
“I don’t want to turn into my parents” is a very common belief that people share – often for good reason. If your parents were emotionally distant, for example, and you have children of your own, then of course you do not want to be like them. You can use that as...
by Atara Wertentheil | Mar 23, 2023 | Long Island Therapy
Therapy is the most effective strategy we have for addressing our mental health and wellness needs. It is a true science – extensively researched, delivered with those that have an advanced education, and carefully fine tuned to help with all different types of...
by Atara Wertentheil | Feb 23, 2023 | Resilience
There is a strong tendency to want what others have, or to believe that other people possess skills, abilities, or other qualities that you want, deserve, or are lacking. This mindset, however, can be incredibly damaging. Not only because of the negative emotions that...
by Atara Wertentheil | Jan 20, 2023 | Long Island Therapy
Within the field of psychology, we are often tasked with – and sometimes required to – give patients a diagnosis in order to treat them. Some insurance companies and medical centers will not even allow for a treatment if you do not provide a specific mental...
by Atara Wertentheil | Nov 29, 2022 | Self Esteem and Confidence
The yips is a condition commonly cited by athletes where they cannot seem to perform at their usual level. In sports, it is as much a mental problem as a physical one as the brain seems to interfere with technique, confidence, and outcomes. Sports are not the only...