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 can I connect with my teen? A licensed therapist provides 5 tips on how to connect with your teenager:
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5 tips on how to connect with my teenager: Many parents struggle with how to connect with their teenager. While the biggest key is to connect with them when they are younger, there are also ways you can start the process now. Tips to connect...
Read moreHow to help my teen get a better self-esteem? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
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How to help my teen get a better self-esteem In this digital era, teens often create harmful notions in their minds about what is necessary to be loved unconditionally and accepted. They are constantly exposed to comments such as “be...
Read more5 tips for teens to have a healthy self-esteem. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
5 tips for teens to have a healthy self-esteem Building self-esteem was hard enough for your parents, but as a teenager, everything embarrassing you ever do is most likely captured on video. Social media shows the most interesting parts of...
Read moreHow to deal with sadness after divorce and dealing with split custody? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach offering online and in person therapy in Long Beach.
How to deal with sadness after divorce and dealing with split custody? When you are a parent, you are usually with your kids or waiting for them while they are doing something for much of their childhood. If they have a 45 minute art class that...
Read moreHow to talk to parents about a decision you made that you know they disapprove of?
Every parent is well aware that the time will come when their kids will reach adulthood and move out of the family home. The hope of a large majority of those parents is that they will have instilled the values that their kid(s) needs to become a...
Read moreTips for teens who want to talk to their parents about a new relationship.
How to talk to your parents about your new relationship when you are a teen: This blog post is geared towards teens who have supportive (non-abusive) parents. If you believe that your parents are abusive, it would be a very good idea to talk to...
Read moreHow To Stop Your Child From Crying Before School
Do you have a child who complains of being ill or breaks into tears every morning before they are due to go to school? One of the most common questions I am asked by parents is about how they can handle this sort of situation. Their child will...
Read moreOffering help to your child who was sexually abused. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
One of the biggest keys in the recovery of a child who has been molested is how you respond to their sexual abuse. You need to let your child know that you believe them, and that they were not at fault for what happened. There is more that you...
Read moreHow To Put Your Child In Time Out
There are times when kids need a time out, but getting them to stay there or actually have them go in the first place can become hard to manage. It is easy for frustration to kick in, and in those moments, you really need to remember what it is...
Read moreHow do I help my teenager understand why we are social distancing during COVID and their friends are going out?
Since COVID can’t be seen, many people are venturing out of the house in unsafe ways. This creates issues when your family is adhering to stricter social distancing guidelines than your friends and/or family are. When your teens are seeing...
Read moreWhat can I do when my teenager is acting out during COVID?
As we all struggle during COVID to maintain our mental health, teens have it worse than others. Parents are struggling with how to help their teenagers get through. Why are teens hit so hard? It’s important to understand your teenager’s current...
Read moreCan My Relationship And My Children Coincide?
Marriage can be difficult enough without adding children to the mix. When children are involved, what started off as difficult could very easily become really ugly! Many parents, in this day and age, are dedicated to their children and also...
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