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 Long Should You Wait for a Marriage Proposal? You’ve been with your partner for a number of years and have dropped hints that you would love to see an engagement ring in your future. Time passes, and no proposal is forthcoming, which...
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Free therapy for victims of crime PART ONE: If you have been a victim of a violent crime it is possible for you to receive free therapy. This isn’t a complete list, but some examples of violent crimes include: domestic violence (emotional abuse...
Read more30 Day Relationship Challenge – How To Improve My Relationship in 30 days
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Gay Clubs Are Sanctuary of Safety, Acceptance Back in June of 2016, the tragedy at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub struck a deep chord with people all over the country. The passionate debate over gun control was reignited. A once peaceful community was...
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Do therapists go to therapy? A therapist’s role generally involves giving clients tools to make decisions, a therapist might be helping clients through trauma, depression, childhood issues, help a client weigh the pros and cons of decisions they...
Read moreHow do I explain a gay family member to my kids?
How do I explain a gay family member to my kids? A lot of people seem to have this question, however typically kids are okay with what their parents are okay with. So, unless they ask, you don’t have to explain it. If you were going to visit...
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Why does therapy cost so much? Unlike other professions, most therapists can’t be effective as a therapist seeing 40 hours of clients per week. Even though most therapists see clients for 45 or 50 minutes per session, this doesn’t mean that...
Read moreHow can I be happier in my marriage and stop fighting? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
How can I be happier in my marriage and stop fighting? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach. I write tips all the time in my blog for relationships based on questions I have gotten from clients, from people who call in with questions, and...
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