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 moreFinding a therapist near me to help with my marriage but can’t figure out where to start. Written by a couple’s therapist in Long Beach.
I have been getting a lot of calls recently from people saying “I need help with my marriage but can’t figure out where to start”. They have tried self-help books, they have tried internet challenges and quizzes, and they still aren’t...
Read moreAre mental health therapists supposed to talk about their own life?
Are therapists supposed to talk about their own life? I have had many clients over the years come in for their first session with me talking about how their previous therapists talked about themselves a lot. It could be appropriate or...
Read moreWhy is it so hard to find a mental health therapist near me? Why are all therapist booked?
Why is it so hard to find a therapist near me? Why are all therapist booked? I gotten so many calls over the past 2 years with people saying “I have literally called 20 therapists near me and none of them call me back”. It is important to...
Read more6 tips for making your relationship work. Written by a therapist who specializes in couples therapy.
6 tips for making your relationship work In the 25+ years I have been doing couples therapy, I have learned that people continually grow in their life and if their relationship doesn’t grow with them, then it is more likely to encounter...
Read moreI’ve called 20 therapists, why aren’t any therapists near me calling me back? Here are some tips to find a mental health therapist (written by a licensed therapist).
I get this question a lot when people are calling to book a new appointment for therapy. People talk about calling many different therapists in their search for finding a therapist who is the right fit and no one calls them back. Looking for...
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 to improving your self-esteem. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
I have been a therapist in Long Beach for over 25 years. One of the things that I observe in people who are working on self-esteem who transition from low self-esteem to a healthier self-esteem is that they accept that they are important in this...
Read moreWhat does it actually feel like to take mental health medication?
A big reason that people who are prescribed medication for a mental health issue end up not taking the medication is because of a mental road block set up by society. Although more and more people are accepting that it is better to get help...
Read moreHow to Unwind When Working From Home? Written By A Therapist In Long Beach.
While working from home is a dream job for many, it can be quite hectic. The laptop at your bedroom side table entices you during sleep hours, and you may not get to enjoy the separate nature of work and life. It’s almost like a paradox...
Read moreWhat are boundaries and why are boundaries important? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Boundaries are limits that you set with other people in your life. This includes family, friends, co-workers and even includes strangers/acquaintances. Many people feel taken advantage of in their lives and when we take a closer look in...
Read moreWhat to do after you have been caught cheating. 5 tips to repair your relationship – Written by a couple’s therapist in Long Beach.
Oftentimes when a partner is caught cheating, they don’t know how to go about rebuilding the relationship and so they often make the situation even worse with their words and actions. As a couple’s therapist in Long Beach, I have worked for over...
Read moreTips to overcome Post Pandemic Anxiety and Depression
I have specialized in trauma and PTSD for over 25 years and I haven’t seen anything like this in my lifetime/career. COVID has affected the mental health of just about everyone that I have met. Whether you know someone who has passed away from...
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