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 moreDo self-esteem issues lead to depression? Written by a therapist in Long Beach.
Do 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...
Read moreDealing with the break-up of a relationship
Dealing 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...
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
How 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...
Read moreTraits of Happy People
Traits of Happy People They listen to their emotions. The majority of people choose between two options for their emotions: numbing or venting. Oftentimes, it is a combination of both that wins out, which means numbing them until such times as a...
Read moreWhat is Brainspotting?
What is Brainspotting? Brainspotting is a therapy technique that can help resolve many different issues. Some of the issues brainspotting can help with include trauma, complex PTSD, performance anxiety, general anxiety, grief over a divorce or...
Read moreFinding Help with Depression
Finding Help with Depression It can be tough to feel sad, tired, irritable, and unsociable on a daily basis, yet that is what a growing number of people are being forced to do. Depression is not easy to treat, as both medication and strength of...
Read moreWhy do people go to therapy?
Why do people go to therapy? People go to therapy for a variety of reasons. There is a range of reasons for people to come in for therapy, however the thing that I see across all client is a desire to become their best self. It inspires me...
Read moreHow to get through to my partner? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
How to get through to my partner? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach. Many of the people that I talk to in therapy are there because they cannot communicate with their partner. In order for your words to be heard, the first thing you...
Read moreGetting therapy during COVID. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Getting therapy during COVID. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. There are so many pressures on people normally, but COVID has increased people’s stress significantly. Additionally, people’s normal coping skills are gone. People who...
Read moreTake Control of Your Own Life Instead of Trying to Change Other People
Take Control of Your Own Life Instead of Trying to Change Other People In order to survive and thrive, a positive outlook on life is essential. This can be tough to do, as we all go through rough patches in life that we simply have to wait out...
Read moreLiving On Purpose
Living On Purpose Living purposefully In recent years, I have noticed that many of the sessions with my clients end up being about living on purpose. These are generally people who are in unhappy relationships, but who stay in them because they...
Read moreCan depression be cured? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Can depression be cured? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. For some people, depression can be cured and for other people therapy can help you manage your depression to a point where you can function better in your day to day life...
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