by Dr. Marc J. Shulman | May 25, 2018 | Long Island Therapy
Child rearing differs across cultures, but in our society in the United States, the goal of raising children is so that they can grow up to be happy and independent adults. We take on the responsibility of raising a child in order to make sure that they adapt to the... by Dr. Marc J. Shulman | May 18, 2018 | Anxiety and Stress, Anxiety
Worrying, as an emotion, is often easy to justify. We tell ourselves that we should worry, because there is something we can claim to be fearful of: We worry about our partners coming home from work because there may be a car accident. We worry that we left the stove... by Dr. Marc J. Shulman | May 11, 2018 | Self Esteem and Confidence
There are many factors that increase happiness. As a therapist, a factor that I often consider is how comfortable each person is in their own skin. Being comfortable with who you are is one of the most critical elements of happiness, and it is something we work on in... by Dr. Marc J. Shulman | May 4, 2018 | Long Island Therapy
“I wish somebody would have told me then… that someday these would be the good old days. All the love you won’t forget, and all these reckless nights you won’t regret. Someday soon, your whole life’s gonna change. You’ll miss the magic of these... by Dr. Marc J. Shulman | Apr 30, 2018 | Long Island Therapy
As a psychologist, I do not prescribe medication, nor do I help you make decisions on when to take medications. Only psychiatrists are qualified to give the final say on medications. I also believe that therapy alone is often enough to help person through their issues...