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 is interactive” because there are many therapists out there who do a lot
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 children’s well-being and safety in a new environment can cause ongoing worry and anxiety for parents. Here are 9 tips
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 have a feeling if it is going at a pace
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 post, I will be using chronic illness and chronic pain interchangeably because
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 and also consider making a few appointments with a therapist. You can meet
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 relationship through infidelity is a hard road, but it is possible. If you were the one who cheated, please
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 with your teen: 1. Show That You Are Interested: When
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 smarter, be slimmer, be stronger, be more popular, do more, do better, do your best”
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 solutions to most issues, the most helpful piece of
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 tips that I have gathered over the 20+ years
