Why is it So Important Not to Self-Diagnose?
We live in a world with a wealth of information at our fingertips. We can find the symptoms to nearly any condition, and – in theory – figure out what we’re struggling with in order to gain a better understanding of ourselves and our mental health. But “in theory” is...
What is Addiction?
The field of psychology has been extensively researched and tested, and that includes the diagnostic criteria that therapists use to guide treatment plans. We use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) as a way to identify specific psychological challenges based...
The Burden of Always Being Great
For many people, there is a pressure to know an answer, have an opinion, and be able to provide input at work, in conversations with others, and even to ourselves. In other words, people can experience a feeling that they must continuously prove knowledge and...
The Problem with Exceptional
There is a natural human desire to stand out and be noticed and remembered. For many people, there is also a personal desire to feel accomplished by doing something special. In many cases, these desires translate into a goal of being exceptional and performing beyond...Long Island Psychology
721 Franklin Ave,
Garden City, NY 11530
100 N Village Ave,
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Suite 207
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
