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 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.
Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ suicide this week has left a lot of people with heavy hearts. Questions like “how could TWitch commit suicide when he had it all”, “why would someone like TWitch take his own life”, “how can someone who seems so happy...
Read moreTips 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 self-esteem to a healthier self-esteem is that they accept that they are important in this...
Read moreWhat 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 more and more people are accepting that it is better to get help...
Read moreHow 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 enjoy the separate nature of work and life. It’s almost like a paradox...
Read moreDo self-esteem issues lead to depression? Written by a therapist in Long Beach.
Many people come into therapy for self-esteem issues caused by comparing themselves with everyone else in the world. When you have this mentality for long enough and your self-esteem gets lower and lower over the years, it can lead to...
Read moreDealing with the break-up of a relationship
In a perfect world, we would find the perfect relationship at the first time of asking, but the harsh reality is that most of us will experience a break-up or two on the road to finding our partner for life. Break-ups are almost impossible to...
Read moreHow to get motivated to get out of bed to do something other than going to my job when I am depressed / no energy
One of the major symptoms of depression is the inability to find the energy or motivation to do the things that usually bring you some form of joy. The simple act of getting out of bed to start the day can feel like a major chore when you are in...
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