Relationship Archives - Long Island Psychology

Does Couples Therapy Actually Work? Unpacking Its Effectiveness, Benefits, and Different Approaches

by Marc Shulman | Sep 19, 2025 | Couples Therapy, Dating and Relationships, Relationship

Research shows couples therapy helps most partners feel more satisfied, with over 70 percent reporting positive change. It creates structure for improving communication, resolving conflicts, and building deeper connection. Many couples seek support when stress, trust...

How Individual Therapy Can Guide You Through Relationship Hurdles?

by Marc Shulman | Sep 11, 2025 | Long Island Therapy, Dating and Relationships, Relationship

Individual therapy can help you better understand the patterns shaping your romantic and family connections. In one-on-one sessions, you can deepen self-awareness, strengthen communication, and build resilience to navigate challenges like trust issues, conflict, or...

Why Compare Yourself?

by Marc Shulman | May 30, 2025 | Long Island Therapy, Anxiety, Relationship, Self Esteem and Confidence

The Hidden Impact of Comparing Yourself to Others In a world saturated with curated images and highlight reels, it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others. Whether it’s scrolling through social media, observing colleagues, or even...

Can Falling in Love be an Addiction?

by Marc Shulman | May 2, 2025 | Relationship, Addiction

The Addictive-Like Qualities of Falling in Love Falling in love is deeply emotional and often exhilarating. But some of the intense feelings and behaviors can resemble addiction more than many realize. Brain Chemistry and Dopamine Surges When someone falls in love,...

Why You Must Forgive!

by Marc Shulman | Apr 4, 2025 | Relationship, Long Island Therapy

The Healing Power of Forgiveness Forgiveness is often thought of as something we do for others. However, it is primarily a gift we give to ourselves. By choosing to forgive, we release the emotional weight of anger and bitterness that can harm...

How Much is Your Mental Health Affecting Your Relationship?

by Atara Wertentheil | Mar 22, 2024 | Relationship

People seek couples counseling for a variety of reasons. Some people feel their relationship is failing. Others feel like they’re stuck. Some people simply need to work on a specific problem, like communication or intimacy, while others are looking for something more...