Shlomo Gittleman, M.S., is a psychology extern whose clinical training spans outpatient, inpatient, and assessment settings, working with high-risk populations and co-facilitating skills groups using CBT and DBT-informed approaches. He has specialized experience treating anxiety disorders, OCD and related conditions and is skilled in delivering Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and behavioral parent training. He earned his M.S. in Clinical Psychology from LIU Post and his B.A. from Touro University. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, nature walks, and became a pilot at age 18.
Shlomo Gittleman, M.S.
Psychology Extern
February 17, 2026
Understanding Magical Thinking OCD
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “If I think something bad, does that make it more likely to happen?”, you’re not alone. Many people experience little superstitions—knocking on wood, avoiding certain numbers, feeling uneasy if something isn’t perfectly arranged.
