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Benefits of Therapy Before Sending Your Child to College

Benefits of Therapy Before Sending Your Child to College 2560 1708 Right Path Counseling

We often reference some of the factors that go into the development of anxiety, depression, and other disorders. We talk about life traumas. We talk about genetics. We talk about…

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For OCD: How to Understand the Difference Between “Intrusive Thought” and Desire

For OCD: How to Understand the Difference Between “Intrusive Thought” and Desire 2560 1707 Right Path Counseling

Sometimes, the terminology we use to describe mental health issues can be confusing for those outside of the mental health world. An example is the word “obsession” as it relates…

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Accessibility and Remote Therapy

Accessibility and Remote Therapy 1800 1200 Right Path Counseling

Here at Right Path Counseling, we frequently, and almost exclusively, see patients in person at our Jericho office. We do this because our therapists frequently find that they prefer in-person…

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Looking for a New Mental Health Podcast? Listen to Stacy Pellettieri!

Looking for a New Mental Health Podcast? Listen to Stacy Pellettieri! 2560 1560 Right Path Counseling

Stacy Pellettieri, one of the co-founders of Right Path Counseling, has launched a brand new mental health podcast over the last few months and we’re thrilled to be able to share…

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How Economic Fears Can Cause Short/Long Term Mental Health Issues

How Economic Fears Can Cause Short/Long Term Mental Health Issues 2560 1708 Right Path Counseling

We’re living in a strange economy now, one that is not only affecting federal jobs but careers all over the US – and, arguably, all over the world. Many people,…

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Why Might a Student with ADHD Refuse School?

Why Might a Student with ADHD Refuse School? 2560 1707 Right Path Counseling

Part of getting the most of any child’s education is creating an environment where they *want* to go to school. Their own desire to get an education is an important…

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How Kids Can Cause Burnout

How Kids Can Cause Burnout 2292 1506 Right Path Counseling

Parental burnout is a real and growing concern for many parents and caregivers. While raising children can be deeply rewarding, it also comes with ongoing emotional, physical, and mental demands…

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What Is the Relationship Between Anxiety and IBS?

What Is the Relationship Between Anxiety and IBS? 2560 1756 Right Path Counseling

Most of the time we talk about the “mental” part of the mental health symptoms of disorders and challenges, and even when we talk about the physical symptoms, we’re usually…

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How an Anxiety Disorder Can Make Being Single More Challenging

How an Anxiety Disorder Can Make Being Single More Challenging 2560 1650 Right Path Counseling

Relationships, for many, are an important part of living a happy life. But they can be a struggle, both to find one and maintain one. Often, especially while single, we…

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3 Symptoms of Panic Attacks that Make Panic Attacks Worse

3 Symptoms of Panic Attacks that Make Panic Attacks Worse 2208 1473 Right Path Counseling

Severe anxiety attacks can be devastating. Anxiety is already a daily distraction. But anxiety and panic attacks are highly disruptive, scary, and often all-consuming. Addressing panic attacks becomes a critical…

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What to Do if Exercise is Triggering Your Panic Attacks

What to Do if Exercise is Triggering Your Panic Attacks 2560 1707 Right Path Counseling

We talk about exercise a lot in society because of how important it is for our physical health. But it is also important for mental health as well. Exercise releases…

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Be Cautious with the Idea of Rewards

Be Cautious with the Idea of Rewards 1769 2560 Right Path Counseling

It seems like a good idea. You’ve heard many parents do it. But “rewards charts” – charts and schedules used to provide rewards to children and teens – can actually…

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How to Share Your Culture with Your Therapist

How to Share Your Culture with Your Therapist 2560 1707 Right Path Counseling

You deserve to get the best treatment possible in every way possible. One way to do that is to have a therapist that really understands you – someone that knows…

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Accepting a Panic Attack – Why Giving In Can Be Beneficial

Accepting a Panic Attack – Why Giving In Can Be Beneficial 2560 1440 Right Path Counseling

Panic attacks are intense episodes of severe, overwhelming anxiety. They are best known for their physical symptoms, such as chest pains, rapid heartbeat, and trouble breathing. Yet they also come…

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Why Sleep Should Be Your #1 New Year’s Resolution

Why Sleep Should Be Your #1 New Year’s Resolution 2560 2000 Right Path Counseling

We’re coming up on the new year, and once again, you have people talking about new years resolutions. As always, this is a time that is, in many ways, cliché.…

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New Years Resolutions – Why Are They So Hard to Stick With?

New Years Resolutions – Why Are They So Hard to Stick With? 2560 1742 Right Path Counseling

We have a new podcast episode out today! Our podcast, titled “Why Do People Do That?” has been releasing new episodes every few days, and we have a timely one…

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What Is the Biological Mechanism That Allows Therapy to Affect Neurotransmitter Levels?

What Is the Biological Mechanism That Allows Therapy to Affect Neurotransmitter Levels? 2560 1707 Right Path Counseling

Most of us in today’s information rich world have at least some understanding of mental health. But it can be very difficult for us to truly conceptualize how it works.…

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“I Don’t Need a Therapist” – Did You Know Even Therapists See Therapists?

“I Don’t Need a Therapist” – Did You Know Even Therapists See Therapists? 2560 1707 Right Path Counseling

We live at an interesting time – when a person can access mountains of information easily, with only a few clicks, and learn nearly anything they desire to know more…

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How a Therapist Can Help Those Living With Chronic Illness

How a Therapist Can Help Those Living With Chronic Illness 2560 1706 Right Path Counseling

Living with a chronic illness is more than just managing physical symptoms – it’s a journey that often comes with emotional, mental, and social challenges. The constant effort to maintain…

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Suggestions for Bored Teens with ADHD – Beyond Their Phone

Suggestions for Bored Teens with ADHD – Beyond Their Phone 1971 1312 Right Path Counseling

Boredom is a problem for anyone, at any age, and can lead to unwanted behaviors and psychological challenges. There is also considerable evidence that those with ADHD tend to experience…

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