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...
Read moreHow to Support Someone Who Has an Eating Disorder
While people with eating disorders go out of their way to hide that they have a problem, it will eventually start to be noticed by friends and family. This is especially true with anorexia, where the drastic weight loss is simply something that...
Read moreTips on easing your anxiety in a world of social media.
Welcome to the future; the new age, where the world is connected from the palm of your hand. Busy, busy, busy is the theme of the average American. When we feel connected through social media, we don’t tend to connect at a deeper level. This...
Read moreAre There Drug or Alcohol Treatment Programs For Non-Religious People?
Are There Drug or Alcohol Treatment Programs For Non-Religious People? I get this question a lot: Is it possible for me to get support for alcohol or drug abuse if I am not religious and don’t want to go to AA or NA? There is a recovery program...
Read moreHow Do I Handle My Partner Who Is Abusing Drugs or Alcohol?
How Do I Handle My Partner Who Is Abusing Drugs or Alcohol?: You Cannot Stop Your Partners Abuse of Drugs or Alcohol – But They Can! Many people enter therapy because their spouse has an addiction problem with alcohol or drugs. It’s very...
Read moreDo I have a phone addiction?
Do I have a phone addiction? I can’t answer in a blog post if you have an addiction or not, but if you feel like you have to look at your phone every time it pings or rings, please consider some of the below: Be Smart About Setting Cell...
Read moreWhat it’s Like to Have an Eating Disorder
What it’s Like to Have an Eating Disorder We all have to eat in order to survive, and while this is something that we are all very aware of, there are some people who view food as more than just a necessity for survival. For some, that means...
Read moreAm I Using Alcohol To Cope? Tips From a Therapist in Long Beach.
Am I Using Alcohol To Cope? Tips From a Therapist in Long Beach. For as long as alcoholic beverages have been available, people have used them as a way to relax and decompress after a long, hard day. There is nothing like a beer or a glass of...
Read moreIs My Teen Addicted to the Internet/Gaming? Tips From a Child Therapist in Long Beach
Is My Teen Addicted to the Internet/Gaming? Tips From a Child Therapist in Long Beach It is often hard for parents to understand the world that their kids live in today, as it is incredibly different from the one that they lived in during their...
Read moreAm I An Alcoholic? (Getting help for alcohol problems in Long Beach)
Am I An Alcoholic? (Getting help for alcohol problems in Long Beach) If you are asking yourself this question, there is probably a problem whether or not you “qualify” for being an alcoholic. I encourage you to click on the below...
Read more7 signs your spouse cheating on you…..with their SMARTPHONE
7 signs your spouse cheating on you…..with their SMARTPHONE Signs you or your loved one may need help with their smartphone addiction 1. You check your phone before rolling over to give your loved one a hug or kiss in the morning 2. The last...
Read moreHow Do I Handle My Partner Who Is Abusing Drugs or Alcohol?
How Do I Handle My Partner Who Is Abusing Drugs or Alcohol? Many people come into therapy because their partner is drinking too much and/or using drugs. The main thing to remember is that there is nothing that you can do to change the...
Read moreCouples Therapist in Long Beach. Tip 7: How to be married to a spouse who has a mental illness
Couples Therapist in Long Beach. Tip 7: How to be married to a spouse who has a mental illness Being married to someone with a mental illness can be really difficult. It is just as important for YOU to get support as it is for them to get...
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