Louis Carfizzi LPC CPCS

I wake up in the middle of the night and go over, and over, and over the Chores and Duties I have to perform” Is this you? This is anxiety. Anxiety is a condition that is brought about when your mind is out of equilibrium. These states can occur when real (or imaginary) circumstances are a constant distraction to our lives (both sleeping and awake). Other contributors to anxiety are worry, fear, and compulsiveness.

"I don’t think I’m Depressed," But My Sleeping Habits Are Terrible! Do you have racing thoughts in your head most of the time, but particularly when you go to bed? Do you wake up during the night thinking about the things you have to do or the problems that you have to solve? You are not crazy. You may have an anxiety or panic disorder. You may have lost your appetite, lost your motivation to clean your home, live with a daily mantra of “What’s the Use?”

Are you a victim of physical, sexual, or psychological abuse? Are you married to or friends with a narcissist? Let me help you. I have years of experience dealing with these situations and can help.

Blended Family? Family therapy is essential for troubles in blended families. Blended families are families that are comprised of two adults and at least one child, that is biologically related to one of the adults. In these there may be children from both adults, blended with children that are products of the current relationship. Clear roles have to be defined in order to keep peace and to be fair with your discipline and your rewards.

Why Can’t We Communicate? If you and your partner are not communicating, then you are at maximum risk of having a serious relationship problem! You should consider marriage counseling / couples counseling. Does it seem that you are the only one working on the relationship and have been taken for granted? Is it impossible to have a civil conversation with your spouse without the conversation turning into an argument? When having an argument, is everything that you have done thrown at you?

CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is buy one of many approaches to helping patients deal with their issues. The key is not what is happening in your life, but what are you telling yourself about what is happening in your life. There are always solutions to problems, and I can help you find yours.