by Marc Shulman | Feb 19, 2023 | Long Island Therapy
Psychotherapy is a heavily researched-based field. It may seem like it is only “talking” between yourself and a therapist, but every legitimate form of therapy has received extensive research in university level trials, with outcomes measured to see how...
by Marc Shulman | Feb 16, 2023 | Long Island Therapy
You are your own unique person. You have your own goals, your own likes/dislikes, your own preferences for food, friends, activities, and so much more. There are sometimes similarities between people, but there will only ever be one you, and that makes you unique and...
by Atara Wertentheil | Jan 20, 2023 | Long Island Therapy
Within the field of psychology, we are often tasked with – and sometimes required to – give patients a diagnosis in order to treat them. Some insurance companies and medical centers will not even allow for a treatment if you do not provide a specific mental...
by Marc Shulman | Jun 22, 2022 | Long Island Therapy
For many physical illnesses and pains, you can get a prescription from your doctor or take an over the counter medication that makes the pain go away and makes you healthy once more. Treating mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, although there are a...
by Atara Wertentheil | May 17, 2022 | Long Island Therapy
As psychotherapists, most of our daily work involves identifying the places where my clients want something different, and then helping them determine the positive change they need to make to get there. The phrase “but change is hard” is relatively common to hear. It...
by Marc Shulman | Apr 5, 2022 | Long Island Therapy
Having the right goals – and eventually meeting those goals – is one of the true sources of happiness. With the right goals, every step you make towards progress will be a joy, setbacks will be a learning opportunity, and success will bring the...