I had started therapy at PSLI after a few really traumatic events in my life, including a recent breakup and a car accident. I wanted to be in a better mood, express myself with less anger, and work on having more confidence in myself. Dr. Holtz told me my feelings were normal considering what happened to me. We worked mostly on improving my mood and having me stop feeling sorry for myself. He insisted that I get back into my hobbies and start calling my friends again, and we came up with coping statements to help me stay motivated. Recently, my supervisor at work sent me an e-mail that described me as a “new and improved” version of myself. He had no idea I was going to therapy. My boss had mentioned changes in the way I worked with my co-workers and leaders in the organization. This month I was invited to be a member of a development committee to help make my place of business better for everyone. It’s a great new position! I don’t think these events would have happened in my professional career if it weren’t for the work I have done with Dr. Holtz. He gave me confidence when I needed it the most.

Thank you my psychologist at PSLI for always being there for my family and me. You were so helpful with my husbands personal problems over the past year and he and ‘we’ are doing so well that we are now reaching out to you to help our son, thanks for always being there for us

PSLI psychologist, I want to thank you for helping me. I am definitely not the person you met almost two years ago. Your patience and guidance is much appreciated. You have a way of letting me answer my own questions and resolve my own problems with helpful advice along the way. You are a great mentor and healer. This is definitely your calling. I look forward to our future sessions.

I can’t thank my psychologist at PSLI enough for all the great advice and continuous support in getting over a miscarriage and through a divorce. He helped me find the strength to face and move past many obstacles that made my divorce so much more difficult. His compassion, great sense of humor and occasional much-needed “kick in the butt” always helps me stay on the right path, with a more positive attitude. I also appreciate his commitment to coach me on helping my son through the divorce and all the changes that will come with it.

My daughter has been seeing my psychologist at PSLI for several months and her anxiety is much better, I am so grateful as she has been to many many therapists over the past 4 years and she has not stuck with any of them, thanks!

Thank you for a very warm positive meeting. I believe the new year will bring good things for Miriam, with your help. She was proud that she ‘did more of the talking’ this time in comparison to other psychologists she has seen. She also appreciated your sharing some things about yourself which made her feel very comfortable. Thank you again.

Thank you PSLI Psychologist for being there in a pinch for my son. You were very generous with your time, given that there was a crisis and we did not have an appointment, spending a few minutes with him on the phone helped him in dealing with the social anxiety that was preventing him from attending a really big social event with his friends last night. We are grateful to have found someone who truly understands the needs of a young boy with Asperger’s disorder. Thank you!

Hi PSLI Psychologist, P. is in a school play and I was just informed by P. this morning that he will be doing many more plays as he feels his social anxiety is very well under control. P. does seem to be doing a lot better now, thanks to your sessions with him, in controlling his stress level. I would like for him to see you once or twice more before we conclude these sessions so he can say goodbye and lock in all of the work you have done with him. I will email you in a few weeks to set up another Sat. appt. Thank you for all you have done that is permitting him to take risks and do more socially. Best Regards, The J&P Family.

Nothing wrong..just an update. Jill has been doing very well. Every now and then the anxiety rears its ugly head and she seems to control it as you taught her to do. We had sent her to the Jorges School of Horsemanship camp for 4 weeks this summer and she now takes riding lessons-yes,…not cheap, but it has done wonders with her confidence as you suggested it would, and she also volunteers there. I wanted to thank you for all that you did for her and if she ever needs help, we will reach out to you. Attached are some pictures from her Horse Show last Sunday. 2 1st place ribbons, 1 2nd place ribbon and a ribbon for Grand Champion of her division!

At work I was faced with an individual who treated me in a very disrespectful manner. A year ago I would have responded with anger, sarcastic comments and negative behavior. This would reflect poorly on me and, in the end, would have done nothing to help resolve the situation. I was able to discuss all of my difficulties at work and at home with my therapist at PSLI. We actually practiced typical workplace scenarios and went over various ways to more effectively handle them. Now, after about a dozen individual sessions of Cognitive Therapy, I could see that I had become better able to control my emotions, assess the situation, and instead of being blinded by anxious and angry feelings, deal with matters in a reasoned and rational way.

I’m much better at handling last-minute, spur of the moment changes. My spouse and I have different preferences in terms of planning events and socializing. Before coming to Dr. Holtz, I had far greater difficulty in handling the last minute changes that were sometimes thrown my way. My ability to cope effectively has resolved conflict in my marriage, and we both talk much more openly and with less disagreement.

One thing I can do better since I have completed therapy is communicate my feelings much more clearly with my friends and family. With therapy I have learned to be more patient and calm in situations that were typically frustrating for me

Therapy helped to resolve a lot of issues within our family. Everyone was under a lot of stress. My daughter was applying to colleges, one of my sons was in trouble at school and my oldest son began working at a local deli. There were a lot of changes at once and everyone was always arguing. I just needed some peace! Therapy allowed us to communicate better and begin to understand the dynamics of the family. Now we are much better at discussing options and alternate ways to achieve a more peaceful and loving environment. Therapy opened doors and solved problems, giving us new ideas and directions.

From the first time I called Psychological Services Long Island, Marissa made me feel right at home. She answered all of my insurance questions, gave me an appointment right away and really cared about accommodating my busy schedule. During my six months of therapy, staff greeted me in a friendly manner and my privacy was always respected. I would highly recommend PSLI as a place where you will feel totally comfortable and at ease.

I had suffered from frequent Panic Attacks and started to avoid driving to unfamiliar places almost entirely. I thought I was going crazy and nobody seemed to understand what I was going through. Coming to PSLI helped me to develop effective coping mechanisms so I was able take steps forward and get on with the rest of my life. I learned relaxation techniques, better coping strategies, a more positive approach to my anxiety, and most importantly, I was completely understood! My Panic Attacks are under control. In just a few months I made great strides in regaining my confidence!

Our Pediatrician had given us the number for Psychological Services Long Island. My son’s behavior was getting worse, and he was beginning to take his anger out on his siblings. His schoolwork and grades were also falling apart. The school was making suggestions that we were just not comfortable with, and we decided to try to find a private Psychologist for therapy and a second opinion. We began seeing my psychologist at PSLI at this office and he seemed to instantly connect with my son. My psychologist at PSLI gave my son a thorough evaluation, which was actually interesting! After the testing, all the results were explained and my psychologist at PSLI even called my son’s Pediatrician to go over the scores. We learned a lot about Attention Deficit Disorder and what we can do to help my son reach his potential. With therapy I have learned to be more patient and calm, especially during homework time! My son actually loved coming here and has been doing much better at home and at school. He’s like a new, happier kid!