Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio MA, EdS, MFT, LPC

02/04/2026

https://www.hellenictherapy.com/single-post/control-as-a-response-to-uncertainty

The True Motivation Behind Controlling BehaviorControl is rarely about power over others. More often, it is a response to what feels missing inside: certainty, safety, or emotional steadiness. When life becomes unpredictable or overwhelming, control offers the promise of order. It reduces anxiety by...

01/27/2026

https://www.hellenictherapy.com/single-post/is-it-wise-to-be-giving-advice-to-others-1

Understanding the Motivation Behind Giving AdviceWe usually like to give advice because we want to be helpful. It also makes us feel very good when we can do something for someone else. We may think we have more wisdom in a particular situation and know that we have experience and know better. Our i...

01/20/2026

https://www.hellenictherapy.com/single-post/understanding-overfunctioning-in-relationships

The Imbalance of Responsibility in RelationshipsOverfunctioning in relationships occurs when one person consistently takes on more responsibility—emotionally, mentally, and often practically—than is healthy or reciprocal. While overfunctioning is often mistaken for being supportive, helpful, or ...

01/13/2026

https://www.hellenictherapy.com/single-post/never-go-to-bed-angry

Should you never go to bed angry? Discover when pausing a relationship argument is actually healthier for your sleep and mental health in Scotch Plains, NJ.

01/07/2026

https://www.hellenictherapy.com/single-post/when-love-isn-t-enough-the-impossible-choice-parents-face-when-addiction-enters-the-home

Navigating the Emotional Dilemma of Parenting and AddictionThere is no manual for parenting a child with addiction. No clear rulebook that tells you when to hold on tighter and when to step back. For many parents, love becomes a question rather than a certainty: Am I helping, or am I making it worse...

12/30/2025

https://www.hellenictherapy.com/single-post/new-year-s-eve-alone

Moving Beyond the Pressure of ExpectationsThe start of a new year carries heavy expectations. We are told to celebrate loudly, surround ourselves with people, and declare bold resolutions that promise a better version of ourselves. When those expectations are not met—when New Year’s Eve is spent...

12/16/2025

https://www.hellenictherapy.com/single-post/being-single-during-the-holidays

The holiday season is often painted as a time of togetherness—glowing couples in matching sweaters, families gathered around dinner tables, and social feeds filled with partners exchanging gifts. But for many people, holidays can highlight something very different: being single.

12/09/2025

https://www.hellenictherapy.com/single-post/analysis-of-female-self-silencing-in-coming-to-america-movie

A Lesson in Authenticity and Identity LossOne of my film favorites is Eddie Murphy’s Coming to America. One memorable scene depicts Prince Akeem meeting the woman chosen for him. She has been trained to anticipate his every desire, mirror his preferences, and suppress her own thoughts. Though pres...

11/06/2025

Focus on the things that you can change...

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11/05/2025

Today is National Stress Awareness Day

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11/04/2025

Child Mental Health Tip

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10/17/2025

It's never too late!

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