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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Does Being In Therapy Mean That I Need Medication? No! Therapy can help a number of issues which medication cannot help (communication issues and trust within your relationship, for example). There are many issues that can be dealt with by going...
Read moreI can’t sleep, please help!! Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
I can’t sleep, please help!! Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. When you can’t sleep, all of your focus is on trying to sleep which actually can make sleeping even more difficult. A lot of the “cure” for insomnia happens before you...
Read moreCoping with Chronic illness, how to live and not just exist. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Coping with Chronic illness, how to live and not just exist. I have personal and professional experience with chronic illness and chronic pain and understand how difficult it is to try to live life and not just exist with chronic pain. In this...
Read moreHow to deal with sadness after divorce and dealing with split custody? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach offering online and in person therapy in Long Beach.
How to deal with sadness after divorce and dealing with split custody? When you are a parent, you are usually with your kids or waiting for them while they are doing something for much of their childhood. If they have a 45 minute art class that...
Read moreHow to improve self-esteem? Here are 5 tips, written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach, to help your self-esteem:
How to improve self-esteem? Here are 5 tips to help your self-esteem: Many issues in life are created because of low self-esteem. As a therapist, I am very privileged to hear people’s self-esteem issues because it reminds me that EVERYONE...
Read moreHow to stop being depressed? Written by a local therapist in Long Beach.
How to stop being depressed? Depression is more than just feeling sad or being blue. It’s a common mental health struggle that can become dangerous and even life-threatening if left untreated. One of the most difficult things about being...
Read moreWhat is mindfulness? Video by a local therapist in Long Beach.
What is mindfulness? I am a local mental health therapist in Long Beach. CLICK HERE to hear what mindfulness is and why mindfulness can help you. Research has shown that mindfulness helps anxiety, helps depression, and helps many other issues...
Read moreHow can I help a friend who is depressed? Here are some tips from a licensed mental health therapist in Long Beach.
How can I help a friend who is depressed? Depression is a very tough thing for someone to deal with. As much as a depressed person may not respond back to you or may isolate, it is important that you check in with them and let them know that you...
Read moreWhy did tWitch commit suicide and what can I do if I am thinking of hurting myself? Written by a licensed therapist.
Why did tWitch commit suicide and what can I do if I am thinking of hurting myself? Written by a licensed therapist. Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ suicide this week has left a lot of people with heavy hearts. Questions like “how could TWitch commit...
Read moreTips to improving your self-esteem. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Tips to improving your self-esteem. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. I have been a therapist in Long Beach for over 25 years. One of the things that I observe in people who are working on self-esteem who transition from low...
Read moreWhat does it actually feel like to take mental health medication?
What does it actually feel like to take mental health medication? A big reason that people who are prescribed medication for a mental health issue end up not taking the medication is because of a mental road block set up by society. Although...
Read moreHow to Unwind When Working From Home? Written By A Therapist In Long Beach.
How to Unwind When Working From Home? Written By A Therapist In Long Beach. While working from home is a dream job for many, it can be quite hectic. The laptop at your bedroom side table entices you during sleep hours, and you may not get to...
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