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 more6 things you should know about your therapist before you start mental health therapy.
Six things you should know about your therapist before you start mental health therapy. 1. What are your qualifications and experience? It is important to know the educational background, certifications, and areas of specialization for...
Read moreFinding an interactive mental health therapist. Not all therapists just nod their head and say “what do you feel about that”. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Finding an interactive mental health therapist. Not all therapists just nod their head and say “what do you feel about that”. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. Many people call looking saying “I want a therapist near me who...
Read more9 tips to deal with Empty Nest Syndrome: Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
9 Tips to deal with Empty Nest Syndrome Empty nesters often deal with Loneliness, identity crisis, relationship Changes, increased free time and worry/anxiety about their kid’s well-being and safety. Worry and Anxiety: Concern for their...
Read moreHow long does therapy take? Written by a therapist in Long Beach.
How long is therapy? This is the question I get the most from people calling in to make an appointment. Ultimately, you will know within the first 2-3 sessions if the therapist is helping you or not. Progress tends to take time, but you will...
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 moreShould I get married? Tips from a licensed marriage therapist.
Should I get married? Getting married is a serious question that requires a lot of thought and insight. Depending on who you talk to, you can get varying advice on getting married. If you are considering getting married, watch the video below...
Read moreHow to fix my relationship after I cheated? Tips from a licensed couples counselor in Long Beach.
How to fix my relationship after I cheated? Watch this video to learn how to start fixing your relationship after you cheated: https://youtu.be/aoKaePAYbuA Infidelity is one of the biggest reasons people come to therapy. Getting your...
Read moreHow can I connect with my teen? A licensed therapist provides 5 tips on how to connect with your teenager:
5 tips on how to connect with my teenager: Many parents struggle with how to connect with their teenager. While the biggest key is to connect with them when they are younger, there are also ways you can start the process now. Tips to connect...
Read moreHow to help my teen get a better self-esteem? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
How to help my teen get a better self-esteem In this digital era, teens often create harmful notions in their minds about what is necessary to be loved unconditionally and accepted. They are constantly exposed to comments such as “be...
Read moreHow to help my partner and family get along better
How to help my partner and family get along better. “My family doesn’t like my partner and I don’t know what to do” is something that many clients have come into therapy to work on with me in therapy. Although there are no cookie cutter...
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How to make friends Whether you have just moved to a new place, you are an introvert who wants more friends, you feel socially awkward so you don’t have friends, or for whatever other reason you might be looking to meet new friends, here are some...
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