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Emerging Adulthood – The Developmental Task of Shifting from Child to Independent Adult
Were you a rebellious teenager? The stereotype of teenagers who don’t listen to their parents and push back against the rules they were raised with is a common one. It also isn’t entirely...
The Transactional Nature of Relationships
Relationships involve two distinct people. Thus all relationships are a balancing act between multiple people’s desires and goals. When one person disagrees with a loved one or is dissatisfied with...
Why Does Exposure Therapy Sometimes Fail?
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or “CBT” is considered the “gold standard” of treatment for psychological disorders. It is especially effective with both depression and anxiety – as well as many other...
Are You a Conformer or a Rebel? And Are You Ready to Rebel?
How we interact in society affects how satisfied we are with where we stand within it. One character trait I try to learn about those that I speak with is how well the person feels that they can...
Sometimes it’s the Good Parent at “Fault”
One of the jokes about therapy is that the parents are always at fault. In real life, psychotherapy is not just about the parent. It’s about the interactions between people, the coping mechanisms,...
The Dangers of Cynicism
Mental health issues are on the rise, and one when that occurs, it is natural to try to look for a cause. Has life become more stressful? Are we not getting enough vitamins in our diet? Is there...
What is Anxiety? A Way to Think About This Common Disorder
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges that affect men and women of all ages. Although it has dozens – sometimes even hundreds – of symptoms, it is usually described as a feeling...
The Importance of Developing Realistic Expectations of Yourself and Others
In an existential sense, one of the cures for mental illness is reality. Mental illness is when your brain is telling you a lie about how the world is around you. Your ability to restore the...
How to Strike the Right Balance Between Realism and Optimism
Happiness is everyone’s right. Part of developing happiness is to learn how to have a more positive outlook – one that is hopeful and optimistic in its assessment of both the present and the future....
How We Work at Long Island Psychology
Some people arrive wanting relief from one specific problem. Others want to understand why a pattern keeps repeating, sometimes for years, and what it has been protecting them from. Most want both, so we tailor our treatment to each person’s unique needs.
We specialize in anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship and couples issues, among other therapy specialties. Our work is led by Dr. Marc J. Shulman, Psy.D., Founder and Director, with a team of licensed clinicians who draw on CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Dynamic Experiential Learning (DEL). We see patients from across Nassau County in Garden City and Rockville Centre, and by telehealth across New York State. When you are ready, reach out through our Contact Us page.
