Diagnostic Labels and Weaponizing Mental Health

by Atara Wertentheil | Dec 26, 2023 | Long Island Therapy

Diagnostic labels can be useful, in their own way. They can help make sense of different symptoms. They can help determine treatment. People – and therapists, doctors, and insurance providers – often want to have some idea of what someone is struggling with, and...

What Can Therapists Do for Children and Teens that Struggle with Honesty?

by Atara Wertentheil | Nov 20, 2023 | Child Psychology

As a parent, encountering honesty issues with your children or teens can be a challenging aspect of parenting. Whether it’s small fibs or more significant dishonest behavior, understanding the root cause and knowing how to address it effectively is essential....

How to Address Our Limited Supply of Energy

by Atara Wertentheil | Oct 31, 2023 | Self Esteem and Confidence

Life can feel draining at times. It can feel as though it is so busy, there is never any time for you to achieve your goals or pursue the things you want to pursue. It is true that there is a limited amount of time and energy that we have in the day, and most of us...

What Starts Gambling Addiction?

by Atara Wertentheil | Oct 21, 2023 | Addiction

Addiction is powerful. Most addictions can affect someone on a chemical level, changing the way they process rewards, affecting how they think, and more. Gambling addiction is no different. Even though it does not utilize substances, it has a way of triggering the...

Making Money for Retirement Can’t Be the End Goal

by Atara Wertentheil | Sep 29, 2023 | Coaching

As psychologists, we know that money can’t by you happiness. But that doesn’t mean that money isn’t important. We need money for survival. We need it for self-growth. We need it for our medical, health, and long term care needs. We need it for college, our kids, and...