Someone brought this website to my attention, where I was named one of the "Best Marriage Counselors" in Long Beach 4 years in a row. I could not have the thriving private practice that I have if it weren't for my clients who are willing to...
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I’m so annoyed with my partner!! What can I do? As much as you might absolutely adore your partner… There are just some things that really make your blood boil. It might be the food container put back empty (Who does that?), how they...
Read moreHow to learn how to be a better person by watching a man….LOL
How to learn how to be a better person by watching a man….LOL The lol part was so women will actually read this blog post. First let me say that I believe that society influences men and women in different ways. Because many people frown at boys...
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Things To Know Before You Start Hormone Therapy If you’re just beginning your transition, it’s a meaningful time. But it’s also a time of uncertainty. Odds are, there aren’t many people around you who can tell you what to expect. Hormone...
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How To Minimize Holiday Stress Cooking, cleaning, dealing with family members you’ve been avoiding all year, and an endless parade of parties you’d rather not attend (well maybe some of them, but definitely not all). And then there’s shopping...
Read moreLiving as an Introvert in an Extroverted Culture
Living as an Introvert in an Extroverted Culture Modern culture tends to favor extroverts, viewing introverts as quiet, aloof, difficult to talk to, or even downright rude. Introverts have a hard-enough time interacting with people just due to...
Read moreHow do I deal with my in-laws during the holidays?
How do I deal with my in-laws during the holidays? Dealing with In-Laws Over the Holidays A big part of the fun and excitement of the holiday season is getting to spend some time with your family. That is, of course, assuming that everyone gets...
Read moreThings For Gay and Lesbian Couples To Discuss Before Deciding To Have Kids
Things For Gay and Lesbian Couples To Discuss Before Deciding To Have Kids For any couple, the decision to have children is a big one that completely changes the dynamic and focus of a relationship. But for LGBTQI couples, there are additional...
Read moreHow to help my middle schooler when they are stressed out about school?
How to help my middle schooler when they are stressed out about school? In the 23 years I have worked with kids, I have learned that the most important things you can teach them are: There are many options to get the success they want in life On...
Read moreWhy don’t any therapists take my insurance?
Why don’t any therapists take my insurance? I am writing this for two reasons. First, I get a lot of calls from people who tell me that they have called 10 or more different therapists and none of them are taking insurance anymore OR everyone who...
Read moreCan someone really remember details of a sexual assault that took place 30 years ago?
Can someone really remember details of a sexual assault that took place 30 years ago? The answer is yes. If I asked you what you were doing May 20, 2005 at 4pm (eastern time), you probably don’t remember. If I asked you what you were doing on...
Read moreInternalized Homophobia: What It Is and How You Can Beat It. Tips From A LGBTQI Therapist In Long Beach
Internalized Homophobia: What It Is and How You Can Beat It. Tips From A LGBTQI Therapist In Long Beach The LGBTQI community faces many external dangers. Discrimination, violence, and abuse are just a handful of the plights that many of us...
Read moreHow a Parent Can Get Their Child to Play Again
How a Parent Can Get Their Child to Play Again If you are the parent of a young child (I am not taking about teens), you are probably still at an age where you have a pretty clear recollection of what your childhood was like. For most of you...
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