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 moreWhat If I Can’t Afford Your Price For Therapy?
What If I Can’t Afford Your Price For Therapy? Although I do offer a sliding scale for people who cannot otherwise afford therapy, sometimes my sliding scale is too high for people. In these cases, I can refer you to my intern who I personally...
Read moreHow To Improve My Relationship (In 30 Days)
How To Improve My Relationship (In 30 Days) I have put together a “30 Day Relationship Challenge” in response to requests I hear from couples who come in for therapy who want simple ideas to put the passion back in their relationship. The...
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 moreShould I Come Out To My Family?
Should I Come Out To My Family? Many people believe that coming out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer in today’s society is an easy process because of the national attention that the LGBTQI community received during the Prop 8 and...
Read moreHow Do You Journal?
How Do You Journal? Journaling is a very personal thing and there are many ideas of how to journal. Write a “Dear Diary” type of journal where you write as though you are telling someone else your story. This gives an easy starting point...
Read moreIf you are on med-i-cal or cannot afford the price of therapy
If you are on med-i-cal or cannot afford the price of therapy This is a brochure to help you find free mental health services in Long Beach. There is a wait for many of these agencies and you will see intern, but you will get help. Here is a...
Read moreWhat Is the Difference Between A Therapist And A Life Coach?
What Is the Difference Between A Therapist And A Life Coach? Many people are unsure if they should go see a life coach or a therapist when they have problems in their life. First, it would be important to understand what each does. A therapist is...
Read moreHow Do I Get My Partner / Spouse To Come To Therapy With Me?
How Do I Get My Partner / Spouse To Come To Therapy With Me? Many people do not want to go to therapy because of various reasons. The reasons I hear most often is: being stubborn, not wanting to talk about feelings, not wanting to pay for...
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 moreWhat To Expect: Going Into A First Therapy Appointment
What To Expect: Going Into A First Therapy Appointment Many people wonder what the first session will be like. Unless you have previous experience in therapy, you have probably have been debating for a while whether or not go to in. The first...
Read moreDoes My Therapist Keep My Information Private?
Does My Therapist Keep My Information Private? Limits Of Confidentiality (for adults). Many people go into therapy and they are worried about their privacy. There are only certain circumstances that a therapist is legally allowed to share your...
Read moreWhat Type Of Therapy Do You Use?
What Type Of Therapy Do You Use? One of the most commonly asked questions I get is: What type of therapy (theory) do you use? So I figured that I would add it to my blog. I use several different approaches in working with people. I have had a lot...
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