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 talk to your parents about not wanting to follow the same religious path as they do .
No two people are exactly alike, which is why we are never going to see eye to eye on every detail in life. There are some subjects, though, that are a little touchier than others, with politics and religion sitting at the top of that list. It is...
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 moreWhen to call it quits with a family member when they only bring negative to your life.
Despite your best intentions, there are always going to be negative people who come into your life at one point or another. The sooner you can rid yourself of that negativity the better (which does not always mean cutting someone out of your...
Read moreHow to improve communication in my relationship?
Keeping your side of the street clean in relationships: I talk a lot about “keeping your side of the street clean”. What I mean by this is that if you were on a reality TV show and there was a camera and audio on YOU but no one else, behave so...
Read moreHow To Get My Partner To Listen To Me
Most people I talk to believe that getting someone to listen can only happen when the other person learns to be patient, less self-centered, and understanding of what is being said. I do not believe this, and actually think the opposite is true...
Read moreAm I with the right partner? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
Everyone in every walk of life has a mental image of what their ideal partner should be like and look like. We all have a strong image about that person that we have created in our minds. In most cases, that perfect person doesn’t really...
Read more5 Tips To Save Your Relationship. Written By A Relationship Counselor In Long Beach.
For many, the signs that a relationship is over include a loss of communication, trust, passion, or a combination of all three. This does not have to be the case. Relationships require a lot of hard work. Listed below are a few things that you...
Read moreThe absence of communication is a death wish on marriages. A licensed therapist’s explanation.
Although many believe the biggest downfall of a marriage is due to infidelity, there are a number of smaller, less obvious reasons a marriage will start falling apart. Good relationships, over time, will start eroding due to many smaller issues...
Read moreIs it too late in my relationship for couple’s therapy to help? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
It is common for a couple’s therapist to see couples who believe that their relationship is past the point of no return. Being stuck inside the house together nonstop during COVID has created more strain for couples who were already unhappy in...
Read moreRecognizing And Seeing The Signs Of Emotional Cheating
Most people believe that if someone cheating in a relationship it’s a physical attraction that will probably end up being short lived. Most people think there is no real emotion involved just lust and one-night stands. There are many...
Read moreHow to rekindle the passion in my relationship? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach, California.
When couples first fall in love, the fires of passion are super-hot but over time the flames of passion seem to die away because there are no attempts to fan the flames on a regular basis. When was the last time you stared into each other’s eyes...
Read moreMy Partner and I Have Not Had Sex In Forever. What Should I Do?
Start by asking yourself some questions: When was the last time you were fully satisfied by sex? If there are no satisfaction issues and you generally enjoy sex with your spouse/partner, move on to step #2. If you have been unsatisfied with sex...
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