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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Social distancing with teenagers.. COVID-19 is getting to me!! Tips from a licensed therapist in Long Beach. People were having trouble with their relationships with their teenagers before COVID-19. Now with their teenagers not going to school...
Read moreHow to set up an appointment for online therapy during social distancing because of COVID-19? Answers from a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
How to set up an appointment for online therapy during social distancing because of COVID-19? Answers from a licensed therapist in Long Beach. Life was already overwhelming before the worry of COVID-19 (COVID-19) pandemic. We don’t want...
Read moreHow to help my child who has anxiety because of the CoronaVirus? Answers from a Licensed Therapist in Long Beach.
How to help my child who has anxiety because of the CoronaVirus? Answers from a Licensed Therapist in Long Beach. Kids in LBUSD are out of school until AT LEAST April 20th. The governor of California just announced that he believes that kids are...
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CoronaVirus Anxiety; Information from a Licensed Therapist in Long Beach. The CoronaVirus has caused people who have never dealt with anxiety to have anxiety and have caused people who already deal with anxiety to go into anxiety overload. No...
Read moreGrounding exercise for reducing anxiety
Grounding exercise for reducing anxiety Take a few slow deep breaths. Put your hand on your lower stomach and see if you can breath deep enough for your abdomen to rise and fall as you breath (that’s your diaphragm). Name FIVE things you...
Read moreAm I In An Abusive Relationship?
Am I In An Abusive Relationship? If you believe that you might be in an abusive relationship, now is the time to reach out for professional help. The situation is usually pretty awful by the time that the realization of abuse becomes all too...
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Information for clients re: coronavirus (yes, we are open) To our valued families, Like many of you, we are closely monitoring the Center of Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), medical agencies, and various other sources...
Read moreOnline therapy for anxiety about coronavirus; Info from a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Online therapy for anxiety about coronavirus; Info from a licensed therapist in Long Beach. For many people who don’t have to deal with anxiety on a daily basis, they are learning a little bit about what anxiety feels like. Like many people, I...
Read moreFinding My Child A Therapist In Long Beach
Finding My Child A Therapist In Long Beach Are Therapists Who Are Parents Better Suited To Work With Kids? Before I had kids of my own, I was always under the impression that a therapist didn’t need to be a parent in order to effectively work...
Read moreCan My Relationship Survive an Affair?
Can My Relationship Survive an Affair? I am often asked about infidelity and the percentage of relationships that are able to survive an affair. It is not a question that is easily answered, as there are a number of different elements to consider...
Read moreChildren With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) The number of parents who are having schools tell them that their child has ADHD and needs medication is on the rise. While there are instances where the problem is real and children...
Read moreHow Do I Convince My Partner That We Need Couples Therapy?
How Do I Convince My Partner That We Need Couples Therapy? There are all kinds of different reasons why some people do not want to go to therapy. The most common excuses are stubbornness, an unwillingness to share their feelings, not wanting to...
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