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 moreSelf-care tip #2: How do I improve my self-care and self-esteem? Tips from a licensed therapist.
Self-care tip #2: How to improve my self-care and self-esteem. Self-care and self-esteem are often highly linked. If you have low self-esteem, you are much less likely to prioritize your own self-care. Watch this video for tips on improving...
Read moreHow to help my teen get a better self-esteem? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
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 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 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 moreWhy is self-esteem so crucial (Part 2 of 2)? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
A positive mindset nurtures healthy self-esteem. To evaluate yourselves without being unnecessarily harsh and to accept criticism without letting it define your true worth requires a positive, growth mindset. Research has shown that those with a...
Read moreWhy is self-esteem so crucial (Part 1 of 2)? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Self-esteem is your overall opinion of yourself — how do you perceive your abilities and limitations. We all have both good and bad days. While on some days we feel great about ourselves, other days make us feel downright terrible. Whichever day...
Read moreDo self-esteem issues lead to depression? Written by a therapist in Long Beach.
Many people come into therapy for self-esteem issues caused by comparing themselves with everyone else in the world. When you have this mentality for long enough and your self-esteem gets lower and lower over the years, it can lead to...
Read moreTraits of Happy People
Traits of Happy People They listen to their emotions. The majority of people choose between two options for their emotions: numbing or venting. Oftentimes, it is a combination of both that wins out, which means numbing them until such times as a...
Read moreTake Control of Your Own Life Instead of Trying to Change Other People
Take Control of Your Own Life Instead of Trying to Change Other People In order to survive and thrive, a positive outlook on life is essential. This can be tough to do, as we all go through rough patches in life that we simply have to wait out...
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Living On Purpose Living purposefully In recent years, I have noticed that many of the sessions with my clients end up being about living on purpose. These are generally people who are in unhappy relationships, but who stay in them because they...
Read moreEMDR can work where traditional talk therapy fails. Posted by an EMDR Therapist in Long Beach
EMDR can work where traditional talk therapy fails. Posted by an EMDR Therapist in Long Beach Check out my latest video on how EMDR might be able to help out when traditional talk therapy hasn’t seemed to help.
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