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 choose a career that makes me happy?
Now that we are more than a month into the new year, people whose New Years Resolution was to get a new job are starting to feel antsy. Although I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, I also have a PPS credential so I am a...
Read moreHow do I support my transgender daughter at school. Written by an LGBTQI therapist in Long Beach
My 7-year-old who was born male wants to go to school wearing a dress, how can I prepare them for reactions while still being supportive of them? Being a parent is never easy. Being a parent to a child who is trans or nonconforming is even...
Read moreWhat is my wife trying to say? Tips from a couples therapist in Long Beach.
Many clients come into individual therapy trying to figure out how to be a better listener in their relationship. The first step in doing this is to go by the rule of “one mouth, two ears”. Let your ears have double the airtime as your mouth. ...
Read moreTips on getting through Valentine’s Day on a tight schedule with kids. Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
Many people struggle with how to make Valentine’s Day special when you have been in a long-term relationship, have a full-time job, kids, and no time to plan. Well, if your relationship is important, you will need to carve out some time...
Read moreBenefits of online therapy compared to in-person therapy.
As a therapist, I get many new clients who call me wanting in-person therapy which is interesting to me because when I was deciding whether or not to go back to the office, 95% of clients did not want to go back. Some of their reasoning was...
Read moreDiscrimination Prevents LGBTQI+ People From Accessing Health Care. Written by a therapist in Long Beach.
Accessing healthcare in the United States is complicated as-is. However, accessing healthcare as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBTQI+) person complicates this because of the discrimination and judgment that occurs in the medical...
Read moreHow to pick a therapist? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach
In my first blog of 2022, I wrote about how to prioritize your mental health in 2022. In my second blog of 2022, I would like to give ideas on how to find a therapist who is right for you. I started the Long Beach Therapy website because I...
Read moreNo Surprises Act
Good Faith Estimate Notice You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not...
Read morePrioritizing mental health in 2022? How to accomplish your New Year’s Resolution? Written by a licensed mental health therapist in Long Beach.
People often have the goal of improving their mental health but they don’t know how to start. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or you simply want to be your best self in 2022, therapy is a great way to...
Read moreTips to get through Christmas in one piece
This was supposed to be a holiday post, but I wasn’t able to post this one in time for Hannukah, so I’m calling this “tips to get through Christmas in one piece” instead of “how to get through the holidays in one...
Read moreHow to have a happy relationship. Tips from a couples therapist in Long Beach.
I find that a key to having a happy relationship is that couples have to be able to assume goodwill in the other person. They have to be able to get to the point where they believe that the other person overall means well so that when they are...
Read moreTips on coming out to your parents. Written by an LGBTQI therapist in Long Beach.
Talking to your parents about your sexual orientation or gender identity can be an essential part of your coming out journey. Yet, it is not always an easy task. You never know how someone is going to react until you tell them yourself. If you...
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