When I first called Nassau Guidance and Counseling, I was in the middle of a personal crisis - breaking off a long serious relationship, constantly trying to please others and a paralyzing fear of exams….  During the last year… I have learned that I can be happy on my own.  My therapist and I explored multiple techniques to help me get over the guilt I felt in ending my relationship and the pain I felt when I thought about what I had lost. Because of therapy, I have seen my relationship [with my family] become healthier as we have learned how to draw up and respect each other’s boundaries. …I had gone to an extremely competitive undergraduate college and had been told repeatedly over 4 years that I would never accomplish my goal of becoming a physician…. Starting in graduate school, I began to have paralyzing panic attacks the night before an exam…. My attacks were becoming more severe as time went on, despite my successfully passing each exam I took…. My therapist and I discussed different ways for me to gain my confidence….  [Not only did I pass my last round of Boards, but my scores went up from the first round, and I am now coaching friends who are facing the same exam this spring]. 

I still have work to do in becoming that independent, pleasing-herself, confident woman I intend to be but I am well on my way, thanks to the help my therapy sessions have given me.  It has been wonderful to have a non-biased observer… to bounce ideas off of, to cry to, who is non-judgmental of my decisions and helps me develop techniques to succeed in life….

My experience with Nassau Guidance has been powerfully positive.  Working with my therapist has transformed me and helped me on the path of finding out who I really am. 

When I entered therapy, my life revolved around fear.  With compassion and understanding, my therapist encouraged me to listen to myself, think for myself, and trust in myself.  Now my life revolves around love and truth.  So many new and wonderful doors have opened for me that I never dreamed could be possible.  My journey is still evolving but I have learned to appreciate each day instead of dreading the days. 

When we started therapy we were having serious problems dealing with issues surrounding our children.  We were trying our best to create a “blended family” and our efforts were getting us nowhere and jeopardizing our marriage. Therapy enabled us to look honestly at each of our roles in the problems we were having and develop ways of dealing with each of the issues that came up.  Over time we have learned to be more honest in looking at and sharing our feelings enabling us to improve our own relationship and detach from most of our children’s problems…  

…Overall, therapy has helped us both as a couple and individually and improved the quality of our lives.

Therapy begins the healing process... I feel therapy, for me, is truly a blessing.  When I began therapy, I sought help from personal problems I was having a difficult time sorting out. I had hoped I would find a solution to my problems.  I found so much more.  I found an open-hearted person to confide in and a non-judgmental response to the most difficult issues at hand.  My heart and soul felt freedom at last.  I felt that I was not alone!!!  My therapist has helped me see the hidden inner strength and courage I had all along but needed guidance in finding it!  I am no longer afraid to share my emotions, light or dark with another person.  Therapy was a wonderful beginning!!! 

I feel that I have been able to delve deep into my basic core issues.  I have grown emotionally and spiritually as a woman.  I have started to let go of blockages that I saw as obstacles and release deep-rooted fears that have held me back for a very long time.  I feel very fortunate to have found a warm, understanding and compassionate therapist.  I can see the distance I have traveled as a patient seeking help.  I encourage others to follow me.  Therapy is not to be feared, but revered.  It has given me the strength to pursue my dreams and manifest them as a reality!

I have had the privilege of working with two different counselors in two different capacities at Nassau Guidance, first with marriage counseling and then with individual counseling. Under both circumstances, they took the utmost care in determining which of their qualified members would best match with my needs, both logistically and stylistically. 

Both professionals that I've had the opportunity to work with have exceeded my expectations and I would recommend them to anyone who has decided that they want to explore ways in which they can improve their life or their enjoyment of it. Exploring yourself and your feelings can be a very rewarding and eye-opening experience that I would encourage anyone who wishes to understand themselves better.