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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Tips on easing your anxiety in a world of social media. Welcome to the future; the new age, where the world is connected from the palm of your hand. Busy, busy, busy is the theme of the average American. When we feel connected through social...
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Read moreHow to get back to normal with your spouse after COVID. Written by a couples counselor in Long Beach.
How to get back to normal with your spouse after COVID. Written by a couples counselor in Long Beach. Covid hit us all pretty hard. For people who lived alone, often the loneliness took a toll. For people who were in a relationship, they found...
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What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition suffered by an adult or child who experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. The person lives with the belief that they could have come to real...
Read moreCertified EMDR Therapist in Long Beach
Certified EMDR Therapist in Long Beach Going from being called a “trained” EMDR therapist to being called a “certified” EMDR therapist requires extra consultation, training and experience. As of this week, I have...
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How Can I Cope With COVID Stress? Can you remember the last time you felt totally relaxed? Most people have been under so much stress with COVID that we forget HOW to relax and our go-to coping strategies aren’t as easy to access. “Neflix and...
Read moreHow would a therapist help me get through trauma caused by COVID?
How would a therapist help me get through trauma caused by COVID? Over the years, I have worked with hundreds of people suffering from trauma. My training has involved learning a host of different methods that will help people learn to live with...
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