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 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...
Read moreWhat Qualifications Does An MFT Have?
What Qualifications Does An MFT Have? MFT stands for Marriage and Family Therapist. An MFT has to have a Masters Degree in therapy or counseling. While they are in a masters degree program, they are seeing clients as a trainee and are supervised...
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What Is An MFT? M.F.T. stands for Marriage and Therapist. As an MFT, I help people with various issues they come in with, such as relationship issues (which often stem from lack of communication and trust issues), depression, anxiety, trauma...
Read moreHow To Find A Therapist That Is Right For Me?
How To Find A Therapist That Is Right For Me? What is the most important thing to look for in a therapist? The number one thing you should look at when deciding on who you will see as a therapist is YOUR comfort level. If you don’t feel...
Read moreDoes A Therapist Have To Have Kids To Work With Kids?
Does A Therapist Have To Have Kids To Work With Kids? Until I had my own kids, I always thought that it didn’t matter if a therapist had kids to be able to effectively provide parenting information or actually work with kids. I think that a...
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions In the next month, I will be answering some of the most frequently asked questions that I get and posting them on my blog. Keep checking back, as this will be the focus of all my blogs this month. They will all be...
Read moreWhat Are Good Interview Questions To Ask My New Therapist?
What Are Good Interview Questions To Ask My New Therapist? Most people go to therapists hoping that the therapist will be a right fit for them. They might get in there, really like the therapists personality, feel that it is the right fit, and...
Read moreWhat Should I Expect Going Into A First Therapy Appointment?
What Should I 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...
Read moreWhat Is And What Isn’t Private In Therapy?
What Is And What Isn’t Private In Therapy? 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 information. Other than those situations...
Read moreHow To Find A Therapist
How To Find A Therapist Most people go to therapists hoping that the therapist will be a right fit for them. They might get in there, really like the therapists personality, feel that it is the right fit, and then leave the office feeling that...
Read moreHow To Find Happiness Again: How To Relax
How To Find Happiness Again: How To Relax When was the last time you felt completely relaxed? Most people prioritize their jobs and their other responsibilities in front of their happiness. Relaxation and happiness doesn’t have to cost money. I...
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