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 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 moreDoes Being In Therapy Mean That I Need Medication?
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 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...
Read moreHow Long Will Therapy Take?
How Long Will Therapy Take? I almost didn’t include this question because I didn’t want to sound like a typical therapist who says “it depends” to every question asked. In this case, it really does depend though. In therapy (as in life), there...
Read moreWill Therapy Work?
Will Therapy Work? This question is very subjective. “Success” depends on many factors, including if you are at the place in your life where you are ready for change. Many people say that they want change, but are unwilling to change or not at a...
Read moreWhat Qualifications Does An MFT Have?
What Qualifications Does An MFT Have? MFT stands for Marriage and Family Therapist. An MFT has to have a Masters Degree in therapy or counseling. While they are in a masters degree program, they are seeing clients as a trainee and are supervised...
Read moreWhat Is An MFT?
What Is An MFT? M.F.T. stands for Marriage and Therapist. As an MFT, I help people with various issues they come in with, such as relationship issues (which often stem from lack of communication and trust issues), depression, anxiety, trauma...
Read moreHow To Find A Therapist That Is Right For Me?
How To Find A Therapist That Is Right For Me? What is the most important thing to look for in a therapist? The number one thing you should look at when deciding on who you will see as a therapist is YOUR comfort level. If you don’t feel...
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