Anxiety and Stress Archives - Long Island Psychology

Does Therapy Help with Anxiety

by Marc Shulman | Oct 28, 2025 | Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress, Long Island Therapy

Absolutely, therapy does help with anxiety. There is strong evidence, both in research and from real-life experience, that therapy can make a noticeable difference for people struggling with anxiety of all types. Anxiety is very common these days, and many folks are...

When Virtual Therapy Might Be Your Perfect Match (and When It’s Not)?

by Marc Shulman | Sep 16, 2025 | Online Therapy, Anxiety and Stress, Long Island Therapy

Is online therapy a meaningful option for mental health care? Many people ask this question before beginning their search for support. In 2023, more than half of all mental health visits in New York happened virtually, showing how common it has become as per the...

Group Therapy: Your Compass for Navigating Shared Healing Journeys

by Marc Shulman | Sep 16, 2025 | Group Therapy, Anxiety and Stress, Depression, Long Island Therapy

Group therapy creates a supportive space where people meet with a skilled psychologist to share experiences and learn coping strategies. Together, participants build connections that reduce isolation while finding practical ways to navigate life’s challenges. This...

Is Acceptance the Secret to Life?

by Marc Shulman | May 16, 2025 | Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress, Long Island Therapy, Resilience

Is Acceptance the Secret to Life? Of course not. There’s no single secret to life that unlocks happiness or shields us from hardship. But acceptance—true, grounded acceptance—is critical for living a more satisfying, emotionally balanced life. It doesn’t mean giving...

Does Feeling Trapped Produce Anxiety and Phobias ?

by Marc Shulman | Apr 18, 2025 | Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress

How Feeling Trapped Can Increase Anxiety and Phobias Feeling trapped can have a significant impact on having increased anxiety and phobias. It often arises from the perception of limited choices or the inability to escape an overwhelming situation. This feeling can...

Why Do We Focus More on Negative?

by Marc Shulman | Mar 21, 2025 | Sadness and Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress, Depression Blog, Uncategorized

Why Do We Focus More on Negative More Than Positive Events in Our Lives? Many of us find ourselves focusing on negative events, even when positive experiences far outweigh them. This natural tendency, known as negativity bias, has deep psychological roots....