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 moreWhy Won’t My Partner Communicate With Me?
Why Won’t My Partner Communicate With Me? Think back to your typical communication? Are you able to communicate back and forth with your partner without yelling, without calling names, without shutting down AND without making them feel unsafe? If...
Read moreHow Do I Get My Partner / Spouse To Come To Therapy With Me?
How Do I Get My Partner / Spouse To Come To Therapy With Me? Many people do not want to go to therapy because of various reasons. The reasons I hear most often is: being stubborn, not wanting to talk about feelings, not wanting to pay for...
Read moreGetting Help With My Depression
Getting Help With My Depression Many people who are depressed lack the energy to come in to therapy to get help. I will be covering some things in this blog that might help you get a handle on your depression. 1. Many people who are sad or...
Read moreAttention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children people are told by their children’s school that their child has ADHD and the school encourages the parent to get the child on medication. Although this is sometimes the case, many...
Read moreDo I Have PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)?
Do I Have PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)? First it is important to identify: What is PTSD?Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can occur when someone (adult or child) is exposed to something that they considered traumatic. Even people who...
Read moreHow Do I Get Through A Trauma
How Do I Get Through A Trauma Before I begin, please be aware that people who have experienced a hate crime, sexual assault/rape, molestation, assault, domestic violence, and/or battery may qualify to receive free therapy. If you call me, I can...
Read moreCan My Relationship Recover From An Affair? Tips From A Relationship Therapist In Long Beach
Can My Relationship Recover From An Affair? Tips From A Relationship Therapist In Long Beach A question I get all the time from people is: “How many relationships recover from an affair?” This is a very complicated question because...
Read moreWhat To Expect: Going Into A First Therapy Appointment
What To Expect: Going Into A First Therapy Appointment Many people wonder what the first session will be like. Unless you have previous experience in therapy, you have probably have been debating for a while whether or not go to in. The first...
Read moreDoes My Therapist Keep My Information Private?
Does My Therapist Keep My Information Private? Limits Of Confidentiality (for adults). Many people go into therapy and they are worried about their privacy. There are only certain circumstances that a therapist is legally allowed to share your...
Read moreWhat Type Of Therapy Do You Use?
What Type Of Therapy Do You Use? One of the most commonly asked questions I get is: What type of therapy (theory) do you use? So I figured that I would add it to my blog. I use several different approaches in working with people. I have had a lot...
Read moreHow Long Will Therapy Take?
How Long Will Therapy Take? I almost didn’t include this question because I didn’t want to sound like a typical therapist who says “it depends” to every question asked. In this case, it really does depend though. In therapy (as in life), there...
Read moreWill Therapy Work?
Will Therapy Work? This question is very subjective. “Success” depends on many factors, including if you are at the place in your life where you are ready for change. Many people say that they want change, but are unwilling to change or not at a...
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