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...
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Newtown Tragedy. How Do I Talk To My Kids About Sandy Hook Elementary I feel deeply saddened by the events that occurred last week at Sandy Hook Elementary. As a therapist, people are asking me how to help their child who may have seen a news...
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How To Stop My Child From Acting Out First you have to decide if the behavior is one that you can ignore or you need to intervene on. If the child is not hurting themselves, someone else, or breaking something, the behavior might be something...
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How To Give A Time Out As frustrating as kids can be, time outs don’t have to be. When attempting time out with a child who is constantly getting out of time out or refusing to go into time out, keep in mind the things about them you like. ...
Read moreHow To Improve My Relationship (In 30 Days)
How To Improve My Relationship (In 30 Days) I have put together a “30 Day Relationship Challenge” in response to requests I hear from couples who come in for therapy who want simple ideas to put the passion back in their relationship. The...
Read moreWhat Is Premarital Therapy?
What Is Premarital Therapy? Premarital therapy can involve several different things. First, it can help highlight the strengths of the couple so that the relationship can have a strong foundation of trust, understanding and open and honest...
Read moreShould I Come Out To My Family?
Should I Come Out To My Family? Many people believe that coming out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer in today’s society is an easy process because of the national attention that the LGBTQI community received during the Prop 8 and...
Read moreWhat Does Therapy For Gender Affirming Surgery Involve? (Gender Reassignment Surgery)
What Does Therapy For Gender Affirming Surgery Involve? (Gender Reassignment Surgery) Every person in this world is different, including transgender people; therefore requirements and recommendations for anyone coming to therapy with any issue...
Read moreHow Do You Journal?
How Do You Journal? Journaling is a very personal thing and there are many ideas of how to journal. Write a “Dear Diary” type of journal where you write as though you are telling someone else your story. This gives an easy starting point...
Read moreHow Do I Get Over Anger About Being Cheated On?
How Do I Get Over Anger About Being Cheated On? Getting trust back after someone in a relationship cheats is a difficult task. Once you find that your spouse/partner cheated, it is very difficult to get the trust back and get over the anger. ...
Read moreIf you are on med-i-cal or cannot afford the price of therapy
If you are on med-i-cal or cannot afford the price of therapy This is a brochure to help you find free mental health services in Long Beach. There is a wait for many of these agencies and you will see intern, but you will get help. Here is a...
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