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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How to find a LGBTQ therapist in my area? I get a lot of calls from people in the LGBTQ community who were hesitant to come into therapy until they found out that I am also part of the LGBTQ community. The reason for this tends to be that there...
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Do I have PTSD from COVID? Addressing trauma caused by COVID. Before Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be identified, you have to understand what it means. Generally speaking, PTSD occurs when a child or adult has an experience which they...
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Finding Help with Depression It can be tough to feel sad, tired, irritable, and unsociable on a daily basis, yet that is what a growing number of people are being forced to do. Depression is not easy to treat, as both medication and strength of...
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Why do people go to therapy? People go to therapy for a variety of reasons. There is a range of reasons for people to come in for therapy, however the thing that I see across all client is a desire to become their best self. It inspires me...
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How To Deal With In-Laws Over The Holidays Who Don’t Like You Since the days of vaudeville, there have been millions of jokes regarding in-laws. “When my mother-in-law comes to town, I go on the town.” Unfortunately in many cases these...
Read moreWhat Can I Expect from Therapy For Gender Reassignment Surgery?
What Can I Expect from Therapy For Gender Reassignment Surgery? No two people are exactly alike, and no two people seeking therapy will have exactly the same issues, the same goals, or work toward their goals in exactly the same way. Take two...
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Getting The Most Out Of Therapy Many of my clients have busy lives and will often ask me how they can get the most value for their time in therapy. I always tell them that what they put in will determine how much they get back out. The more open...
Read moreOffering help to your child who was sexually abused. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Offering help to your child who was sexually abused. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. One of the biggest keys in the recovery of a child who has been molested is how you respond to their sexual abuse. You need to let your child know...
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Codependency in Lesbian Relationships Written by a lesbian therapist in Long Beach. When you think of co-dependence, you may have a specific picture in mind, perhaps you even think of someone you know who exhibits characteristics of codependency...
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How To Put Your Child In Time Out There are times when kids need a time out, but getting them to stay there or actually have them go in the first place can become hard to manage. It is easy for frustration to kick in, and in those moments, you...
Read moreDealing With A Bipolar Spouse
Dealing With A Bipolar Spouse Bipolar Disorder Explained: Bipolar Disorder can manifest itself in a number of different ways, but in general, it is usually periods of extreme highs followed by periods of extreme lows. There are other disorders...
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How to Deal With A Partner With Anger Issues In order for anger issues to be dealt with properly, the person experiencing them has to deal with them on their own. As a spouse, you can help them find a therapist or anger management group, but the...
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