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At the Counseling Center, we help people solve problems, wrestle with painful or confusing feelings and navigate through difficult times.

Our goal is to help people build new and expanded lives for themselves. The Counseling Center is a group of seasoned, highly trained psychotherapists. Services offered include a variety of modalities, such as marital counseling, individual adult psychotherapy, individual child psychotherapy, family therapy, and parent guidance, as well as vocational counseling. Once an inquiry is made, potential clients are placed with the appropriate therapist for their particular needs. All contact is kept strictly confidential.

10/28/2026

Noticing a shift as the days get shorter? You’re not alone.

As October brings cooler weather and noticeably fewer daylight hours, many of us experience a natural shift in our energy, motivation, and mood. Often referred to as Seasonal Affective Shift (or Seasonal Affective Disorder / SAD), this drop in sunlight can affect our circadian rhythms and serotonin levels.

If you’re feeling a bit heavier, sluggish, or overwhelmed lately, here are a few gentle strategies to support your mind and body this fall:

☀ ️ Prioritize morning light: Try to go outside for 10–15 minutes within an hour of waking up to help regulate your internal clock.

🏃‍♀️ Keep moving gently: Light daily movement like a brisk autumn walk helps boost endorphins and energy levels.

🌱 Maintain routine & connection: Shorter days make it tempting to isolate, but staying connected with friends or family helps buffer against low moods.

💡 Consider light therapy: Light boxes can be a helpful tool for offsetting reduced sunlight during darker months.

Remember: it’s okay to adjust your pace as the seasons change, but if low mood is interfering with your daily life, support is available.

Need help navigating seasonal mood shifts? Reach out to schedule a session with one of our counselors today.

10/26/2026

Facing the Monsters in the Dark Forest

In his famous work The Uses of Enchantment, psychologist Bruno Bettelheim argued that dark fairy tales helped children process real trauma, loss, and anxiety through symbolic storytelling.

The monsters in folklore allowed children to confront scary emotions safely from a distance.

The same principle applies in therapy today. When we give shape to our struggles—whether through art, words, or reflection—we take away their power to haunt us.
Ready to process your own story in a safe space? Reach out to connect with a therapist today.

10/24/2026

"Haunted" by the Past: When Old Wounds Still Feel Present.

We often use the word "haunted" when we can't quite escape memories or experiences that still trouble us. Like classic hauntings, unresolved trauma doesn’t always stay in the past; it can resurface unexpectedly as triggers, intrusive thoughts, or emotional reactions in our present-day lives.

It’s exhausting trying to move forward when you feel anchored to old pain. In psychotherapy, we work on understanding these "ghosts"—not by trying to forget them, but by safely acknowledging and processing the emotions attached to them.
You deserve to reclaim your peace and your space in the present.

If you feel haunted by difficult past experiences, you don’t have to face them alone. Our trauma-informed therapists are here to help you navigate the healing process at your own pace.

10/22/2026

What mask are you wearing this season?

Halloween is the one time of year we willingly put on masks for fun. But for many, wearing an invisible mask is a daily routine.

Whether it's putting on a smile to cover up anxiety, acting "fine" while experiencing burnout, or hiding stress behind a busy schedule, masking our true feelings can be exhausting. Mental health stigma often tells us we have to keep these struggles hidden—but you don't have to carry them alone.

This Halloween, let's start unmasking. It's okay to not be okay, and asking for support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Need a safe, non-judgmental space to drop the mask and be yourself? Our doors are open. Reach out today to connect with a counselor.

10/20/2026

🎥 Horror as a Mirror: The Babadook & Unprocessed Grief

Trying to lock away grief, sadness, or trauma often backfires. As The Babadook illustrates so powerfully, the emotions we try hardest to ignore usually find a way to make themselves heard.

Confronting deep emotions can feel terrifying, but avoidance keeps us trapped in fear. Healing starts when we give ourselves permission to acknowledge what hurts.
Need support navigating grief or difficult transitions? Reach out to schedule a session with our team today.

09/30/2026

🍂 Embracing the Shift 🍂 Today marks the start of Fall —a time of exact balance between light and darkness, signaling the arrival of a new season.

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, nature reminds us that transition is a natural, necessary part of life. Shifting seasons often bring shifting feelings, routines, and challenges. If you're finding it difficult to adapt to recent changes in your own life, remember that you don't have to navigate them alone.

Balance isn't about remaining still; it's about learning how to adjust as things move around us.

🍁 How are you honoring your own season of change today?

09/26/2026

If you’re struggling please know this: You are not alone. You are not broken. And you are not a burden.

There’s no “right” way to cope with pain. But there is support, and there is help even if things feel impossible right now.

We see you.
We care about you.
And we’re here to walk with you, not push or fix, just be with you, wherever you are.

Our counselors are here to support you.
If seeking support please look in our bio for further information.
Need to talk now? Call or text 988 - available 24/7.

You deserve to be heard. You deserve support. And your life matters - always.

09/09/2026

Starting a new school year brings big changes and big feelings. It’s completely normal for your child (and you!) to feel a mix of excitement and nerves, but there are simple ways to help ease that transition:

Validate their feelings: Let them know it’s OK to feel nervous. Acknowledge that new situations can feel scary instead of trying to sweep the anxiety away right away.
Reframe uncertainty: Help them understand that "not knowing" doesn't mean something bad will happen, it just means we don't have all the details yet.

Focus on what's predictable: Talk through the routine you do know, like drop-off times, packing lunch, or visiting the school building to walk the halls together.
Focus on small steps: For middle or high schoolers, break big worries (like lockers or finding a lunch table) into manageable, practical actions.

Model dual emotions: Share that you can feel nervous and excited at the same time. Showing them how to hold two feelings at once builds real emotional resilience.

Remember: today’s overwhelming unknowns usually become tomorrow’s comfortable routine. You’ve got this!

Looking for more support with childhood or family anxiety? Reach out to our Counseling Center to connect with a therapist who can help guide you through life's big transitions.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Today we honor all the hard work you do - don't forget to care for "yourself", too. If you need support, we're here for you.

Click the link in our bio to connect with us!

09/04/2026

Busy schedules and kids taking over family life? Your marriage is the foundation of your home, but finding time to reconnect can feel tough.

Remember who came first.

Between school runs, meal prep, and bedtime routines, it’s easy for kids to become the absolute center of family life. But your marriage is the foundation that made your family possible!

Reconnection doesn’t require grand gestures or escaping for a weekend getaway. It’s about small, intentional shifts in the life you share right now.

Here are a few ways busy couples are bringing connection back into the everyday:

Re-envision daily rituals: Let the kids handle breakfast once a week and use that quiet morning coffee for actual conversation.

Reframe errands as mini-dates: Turn a grocery run into a coffee date, or take the long, scenic route home just to slow down together.

Share space with intention: Working from home? Close the gap. Sitting side-by-side on the couch, even with laptops open, creates a quiet anchor of connection.

Shift conversation patterns: Balance logistics and problem-solving with genuine curiosity about each other’s inner world, thoughts, and philosophies.

Reconnecting is about nurturing the relationship you are in today.

Need a little extra support finding your way back to each other? Finding a therapist doesn't have to be overwhelming. At The Counseling Center, we make the process easy with immediate responses, personalized therapist matching, and subsidy-based services for those who need financial support.

Visit www.counselingcenter.org to take the first step.

Address

180 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, NY
10708

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 9pm
Tuesday	8am - 9pm
Wednesday	8am - 9pm
Thursday	8am - 9pm
Friday	8am - 9pm
Saturday	8am - 9pm
Sunday	8am - 9pm

Telephone

+19147933388

Website

http://www.counselingcenter.org/

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