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Chana Pfeifer-Sytner, LCSW, CAIT, EMDR-level 3

In-Person Counseling Locations:
West Hempstead, NY
Copiague, NY

Licensed for Virtual Telehealth:
Colorado & New York

Counseling & Imago Relationship Therapy for couples & individuals in a supportive space.

Healing from a traumatic involves rebuilding your identity and processing without letting the past define your futur...
08/26/2026

Healing from a traumatic involves rebuilding your identity and processing without letting the past define your future.

Core Principles for

Let Go of Control: As Socrates noted, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new.”

Avoid Rebound Healing: “Do not look for healing at the feet of those who broke you.” (Rupi Kaur)

Embrace Resilience: “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” (Marilyn Monroe)

Practice Self-Compassion: “Above all be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” (Nora Ephron)

Moving Forward ~

Recovery is a gradual process that requires forgiveness and self-love.

Remember that the end of one chapter doesn't mean the end of the whole book.

Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. Counseling provides a safe, confidential space where you can process what you're going through at your own pace — no judgment, no pressure. A can help you develop practical tools to manage stress, rebuild your sense of self, and move forward in a way that feels right for you.

For over 22 years, Chana Pfeifer has helped individuals & couples achieve greater coping skills to manage life’s challenges.

https://thehappierme.com/divorce-counseling-long-island/

Providing therapy for those experiencing psychological, emotional, medical, social and/or familial challenges.Chana Pfei...
08/10/2026

Providing therapy for those experiencing psychological, emotional, medical, social and/or familial challenges.

Chana Pfeifer-Sytner, LCSW, CAIT, EMDR-level 3

Chana’s gentle presence brings out the best in her clients. She is able to use her skills to get to the heart of the matter and help clients become more independent and happier.

https://thehappierme.com/licensed-clinical-social-worker/

Licensed for telehealth in New York, Colorado, Delaware, and soon New Jersey.

In-Person Counseling Locations:
West Hempstead, NY and Copiague, NY

therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is a structured used to help individuals process & heal from tra...
07/31/2026

therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is a structured used to help individuals process & heal from traumatic memories & other distressing experiences, ultimately reducing associated emotional & psychological distress.

EMDR is particularly effective for treating post-traumatic stress disorder ( ) and other trauma-related issues.

While best known for , EMDR can also be helpful for anxiety, depression, phobias, panic attacks, and other mental health concerns.

It has been used successfully with various populations, including veterans, disaster survivors, and individuals who have experienced or neglect.

Chana Pfeifer, LCSW, CAIT, EMDR-3

I’m licensed for telehealth in New York, Colorado, Delaware, and soon New Jersey.

In-Person Counseling Locations:�West Hempstead, NY and Copiague, NY

MY FOCUS DURING ANY THERAPY SESSION IS TO HELP CLIENTS FEEL SECURE WORKING THROUGH CHALLENGES.

https://thehappierme.com/emdr-therapy-long-island/

COUPLES & INDIVIDUAL COUNSELINGChana Pfeifer-Sytner, LCSW, CAIT, EMDR-3In-Person Locations in Long Island, NYLicensed fo...
07/13/2026

COUPLES & INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

Chana Pfeifer-Sytner, LCSW, CAIT, EMDR-3

In-Person Locations in Long Island, NY

Licensed for Virtual Telehealth:
New York, Colorado, Delaware, New Jersey

(516) 628-7496

TheHappierMe.com

I work hard to ensure the safety & comfort of all of my clients regardless of the reasons for seeking guidance.

💚 Individual
💚 Premarital
💚 Marriage
💚 Family
💚 Divorce
💚 Geriatric

You should have a good reason to be cautious around people who consistently others for their own benefit.A demonstrate...
06/29/2026

You should have a good reason to be cautious around people who consistently others for their own benefit.

A demonstrated willingness to people can be a warning sign because past behavior is often one of the best predictors of future behavior.

Reasons for concern include:

➡️Trust is undermined. Healthy relationships depend on honesty & mutual respect. Someone who manipulates others for personal gain has shown they are willing to sacrifice trust when it benefits them.

➡️Boundaries may not be respected. Manipulative individuals ignore or test personal using guilt, flattery, intimidation, or deception to get what they want.

➡️Empathy is limited. If a person regularly exploits others without remorse, it may indicate they prioritize their own desires over the well-being of those around them.

➡️The behavior can escalate. Manipulation that seems minor early on can develop into more controlling or emotionally patterns over time.

➡️Relationships become transactional. Rather than valuing mutual support, the manipulative person views relationships as opportunities to obtain attention, status, money, s*x, etc.

Common warning signs include:

❎Frequently or distorting the truth.

❎Playing people against one another.

❎Refusing to accept responsibility for harmful actions.

❎Using guilt, fear, or obligation to influence others.

❎Charming people for strategic purposes while treating them inconsistently.

❎Showing a pattern of coworkers, friends, family, former partners.

It’s important to distinguish between isolated mistakes & consistent patterns.

Most people have acted selfishly or manipulatively at some point. A stronger reason for concern is when the behavior is habitual, intentional & accompanied by a lack of or remorse.

Anyone should be cautious about forming with someone who repeatedly demonstrates a willingness to manipulate others for personal gratification. A pattern of can indicate a relationship that's less likely to be built on mutual respect, honesty & emotional safety.

https://thehappierme.com/stay-away-from-people-who-manipulate-others/

is essential for emotional regulation, cognitive function, and overall mental well-being.It allows the to process em...
06/12/2026

is essential for emotional regulation, cognitive function, and overall mental well-being.

It allows the to process emotions, consolidate memories, and clear metabolic waste that accumulates during the day.

During REM sleep, the brain performs critical “emotional tuning” by linking old & new , and helping individuals cope with emotional events.

Cognitive functions like , decision-making, and problem-solving are maintained by quality rest.

Sleep deprivation impairs the prefrontal cortex, leading to instability and increased . Those with mental health disorders are more likely to experience and in turn, these problems are likely to exacerbate psychiatric symptoms and even increase risk for su***de.

Key impacts of sleep on :

🙂 Stress Regulation: Adequate rest keeps cortisol levels in check, whereas chronic deprivation elevates hormones, contributing to anxiety and worsening depression.

🙂 Bidirectional Relationship: There is a two-way link where poor sleep triggers / exacerbates mental health disorders such as , , and bipolar disorder, while these very conditions often cause sleep disturbances in the first place. Sleep deprivation studies show that otherwise healthy people can experience increased anxiety and distress levels following poor sleep.

🙂 Resilience: Adequate strengthens emotional resilience, enabling individuals to bounce back from setbacks and handle daily stressors more effectively.

🙂 Long-term Protection: Consistent rest reduces the risk of developing chronic mental health conditions and improves from existing disorders.

💤 Try to keep a consistent sleep schedule; wake up & fall asleep the same time every day.

💤 Create a healthy sleep environment; avoid bright lights, loud sounds, keep the room at a comfortable cool temperature, limit electronics in the bedroom.

💤 Exercise regularly (but not within a few hours before going to bed).

💤 Avoid caffeine & ni****ne late in the day and limit alcoholic drinks & cannabis before bed.

https://thehappierme.com/sleep-important-mental-health/

Are you moving your body throughout the day?𝖠 𝗌𝗍𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖻𝗈𝖽𝗒 𝗅𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝖺 𝗌𝗅𝗎𝗀𝗀𝗂𝗌𝗁 𝗆𝗂𝗇𝖽. 🥱𝖬𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗂𝗆𝗉𝗋𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗌 𝖻𝗅𝗈𝗈𝖽 𝖿𝗅𝗈𝗐 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 ...
04/29/2026

Are you moving your body throughout the day?

𝖠 𝗌𝗍𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖻𝗈𝖽𝗒 𝗅𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝖺 𝗌𝗅𝗎𝗀𝗀𝗂𝗌𝗁 𝗆𝗂𝗇𝖽. 🥱

𝖬𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝗂𝗆𝗉𝗋𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗌 𝖻𝗅𝗈𝗈𝖽 𝖿𝗅𝗈𝗐 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖻𝗋𝖺𝗂𝗇, 𝖻𝗈𝗈𝗌𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖼𝗅𝖺𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗒, #𝗆𝗈𝗈𝖽, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝖼𝗈𝗀𝗇𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝗁𝖾𝖺𝗅𝗍𝗁.

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Your isn’t just affected by big decisions…
it’s shaped by small daily habits.

Protect it, train it, and nourish it—
because your is your greatest asset.

✨

While it is obvious that your can influence your movement, it’s not as obvious that your movement can impact your feelings too!

For example, if you feel tired / sad, you may move more slowly. When you feel anxious, you may rush around or become completely paralyzed.

But recent studies show that the connection between your brain and your is a two-way street and that means can change your brain, too!

Why is sleep so important to our mental health?Sleep is essential for emotional regulation, cognitive function, and over...
04/13/2026

Why is sleep so important to our mental health?

Sleep is essential for emotional regulation, cognitive function, and overall mental well-being because it allows the brain to process emotions, consolidate memories, and clear metabolic waste that accumulates during the day.

During sleep, particularly REM sleep, the brain performs critical "emotional tuning" by linking old and new memories and helping individuals cope with emotional events.

Cognitive functions such as concentration, decision-making, and problem-solving are maintained by quality rest, while sleep deprivation impairs the prefrontal cortex, leading to emotional instability and increased irritability.

Key impacts of sleep on mental health:

🙂 Stress Regulation: Adequate sleep keeps cortisol levels in check, whereas chronic deprivation elevates hormones, contributing to anxiety and worsening depression.

🙂 Bidirectional Relationship: There is a two-way link where poor sleep can trigger or exacerbate mental health disorders like , , and , while these conditions often cause sleep disturbances.

🙂 Resilience: Good sleep strengthens emotional resilience, enabling individuals to bounce back from setbacks and handle daily stressors more effectively.

🙂 Long-term Protection: Consistent rest reduces the risk of developing chronic mental health conditions and improves recovery from existing disorders.

deprivation studies show that otherwise healthy people can experience increased anxiety and distress levels following poor sleep.

Those with mental health disorders are more likely to experience chronic sleep problems and, in turn, these sleep problems are likely to exacerbate psychiatric symptoms and even increase risk for su***de.

Tips for creating healthy sleep habits and improving sleep:

💤 Try to keep a consistent sleep schedule, waking up and falling asleep the same time every day.

💤 Create a healthy sleep environment– avoid bright lights and loud sounds, keep the room at a comfortable cool temperature, and try to limit electronics in your bedroom.

💤 Exercise regularly (but not within the few hours before going to bed).

💤 Avoid caffeine and ni****ne late in the day and limit alcoholic drinks before bed.

https://thehappierme.com/counseling-for-depression-long-island/

Chana Pfeifer-SytnerLCSW, CAIT, EMDR-level 3I’ve been working as a for the over 25 years.I am inspired when I can faci...
03/27/2026

Chana Pfeifer-Sytner
LCSW, CAIT, EMDR-level 3

I’ve been working as a for the over 25 years.

I am inspired when I can facilitate and help my clients grow to become a person they are proud to be.

I specialize in , as I believe that a healthy relationship with oneself and others is the cornerstone for lifelong , success, and happiness.

In addition to my formal schooling and years of experience in the clinical setting, I took an extensive post graduate training in relationship therapy. This guides much of the relationship, , and work I continue to treat in my practice.

✔️ INDIVIDUAL
✔️ COUPLES
✔️ PAIRS
✔️ ANXIETY
✔️ DEPRESSION
✔️ EMDR
✔️ GRIEF
✔️ PREMARITAL
✔️ MARRIAGE
✔️ DIVORCE

In-Person Counseling Locations:
, NY & , NY

Licensed for Telehealth:
&

Accepted Insurance:
Aetna

516-592-1107

https://thehappierme.com/

03/27/2026

A study found that the way you talk to yourself about aging changes how your body actually ages.

People with positive perceptions of aging lived an average of 7.5 years longer than those with negative perceptions.

That effect was larger than the effect of low blood pressure, low cholesterol, healthy weight, or not smoking.

Researchers at Yale analyzed data from 660 adults who had been asked decades earlier how they felt about statements like "As you get older, you are less useful." Those who rejected those statements, who viewed aging as a time of continued growth, lived significantly longer.

The effect held after controlling for age, gender, socioeconomic status, loneliness, and functional health.

7.5 years. From how you think about getting older.

Why? The researchers point to both behavioral and physiological pathways. People who view aging positively are more likely to engage in preventive health behaviors. They also show lower cortisol levels, lower inflammatory markers, and greater will to live when facing health challenges.

Your beliefs about aging become a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you believe decline is inevitable, you stop trying. If you believe growth is possible, you keep showing up.

Every time you say "I'm too old for that," you are writing a prescription for your future. Be careful what you prescribe.

The words you use about your own aging are not just words. They are biology.

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+15165921107

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