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 moreI haven’t had sex with my partner in months (or years), please help!
I haven’t had sex with my partner in months (or years), please help! Questions to ask yourself: 1. When was the last time that sex was satisfying to me? If sex is satisfying, skip to #2. Think back to what was happening when sex was satisfying...
Read moreHow Do I Deal With My Bipolar Spouse?
How Do I Deal With My Bipolar Spouse? What is bipolar Disorder: Bipolar Disorder can be many things, but in general, it is a person who goes through extreme highs (Mania/Hypomania) and extreme lows (Depression). There are other disorders that...
Read moreHow To Make Therapy Successful
How To Make Therapy Successful I have been asked by clients how to get the most bang for their buck in therapy. Really, the success of therapy depends on the client. It is your comfort level with the therapist, your level of honesty with...
Read moreWhat If My Partner Won’t Go to Therapy With Me?
What If My Partner Won’t Go to Therapy With Me? My marriage is falling apart but my partner refuses to go to therapy, what do I do? Even if your partner is not yet ready to go to therapy, you can still attend on your own. Several things...
Read moreWhat Is Premarital Therapy?
What Is Premarital Therapy? Premarital therapy can involve several different things. First, it can help highlight the strengths of the couple so that the relationship can have a strong foundation of trust, understanding and open and honest...
Read moreHow Do I Get Over Anger About Being Cheated On?
How Do I Get Over Anger About Being Cheated On? Getting trust back after someone in a relationship cheats is a difficult task. Once you find that your spouse/partner cheated, it is very difficult to get the trust back and get over the anger. ...
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 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 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...
Read moreHow To Get Through To My Spouse
How To Get Through To My Spouse Many people come into therapy because they cannot communicate with their partner. The first step to “getting through” to them is to listen and close your mouth. Yes, you read correctly. How inviting would it be to...
Read moreHow Can Stress In My Relationship Affect My Infertility?
How Can Stress In My Relationship Affect My Infertility? Stress is one of the most common reasons behind many illnesses. If stress didn’t cause it, stress can certainly make it worse. How does stress impact infertility? Consider these...
Read more5 Tips: “Help My Relationship Survive My Children”
5 Tips: “Help My Relationship Survive My Children” Marriage is difficult enough. Add children to the mix, and PRESTO..it gets ugly. Many parents give so much dedication to work and children that they forget about themselves and their...
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