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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Low-cost counseling options in Long Beach Everything, including therapy, has gotten more expensive with inflation in 2023. So how do you afford therapy when insurance often doesn’t cover it and when therapists often don’t take...
Read moreWhat to say to someone when is grieving (and what not to say when someone is grieving)
What to say to someone when is grieving (and what not to say when someone is grieving): Most of the time I have a client who has experience a recent loss of a loved one, they will talk about how frustrating it is when people are trying to...
Read moreNumber One Communication Tip From A Licensed Therapist in Long Beach
Number One Communication Tip From A Licensed Therapist in Long Beach One of the most important communication tools for a relationship: I have been in the therapy field for 30 years and witness a lot of avoidable arguments that stem from a...
Read moreWhy is my partner surprised that I am “breaking up out of the blue”?
Why is my partner surprised that I am “breaking up out of the blue”? As a licensed therapist, I have the privilege of helping my clients navigate the issues within their relationships. One issue that comes up a lot is when one partner...
Read more6 things to do before “breaking up with my partner”. Written by a licensed couples therapist in Long Beach.
6 Things To Do Before Breaking Up: Have you ever witnessed someone who speaks one language and they are trying to communicate with someone who doesn’t speak the same language? Oftentimes the person will start yelling or talking louder with the...
Read moreHow to deal with sadness after divorce and dealing with split custody? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach offering online and in person therapy in Long Beach.
How to deal with sadness after divorce and dealing with split custody? When you are a parent, you are usually with your kids or waiting for them while they are doing something for much of their childhood. If they have a 45 minute art class that...
Read moreHow to improve self-esteem? Here are 5 tips, written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach, to help your self-esteem:
How to improve self-esteem? Here are 5 tips to help your self-esteem: Many issues in life are created because of low self-esteem. As a therapist, I am very privileged to hear people’s self-esteem issues because it reminds me that EVERYONE...
Read moreHow to stand up for myself? Info from a local therapist in Long Beach.
How to stand up for myself? Many people don’t know how to set boundaries for themselves without seeming harsh. Here is some info on boundary setting from a local therapist in Long beach who is licensed. CLICK HERE to watch. If you live in...
Read moreWhat is mindfulness? Video by a local therapist in Long Beach.
What is mindfulness? I am a local mental health therapist in Long Beach. CLICK HERE to hear what mindfulness is and why mindfulness can help you. Research has shown that mindfulness helps anxiety, helps depression, and helps many other issues...
Read moreWhy does my partner listen to other people but not me? A local therapist explains.
Why does my partner listen to other people but not me? I am a local therapist in Long Beach and I often times get asked by clients this question. CLICK HERE to watch the video with my explanation. If you live in California and are looking for...
Read moreHow to find a new therapist near me when therapists don’t call me back?
How to find a new therapist near me when therapists don’t call me back? I am a therapist and get this question frequently. Please CLICK HERE to watch a video of my answer to this question: How to find a new therapist near me when...
Read moreCommunication tip for a better relationship from a local therapist in Long Beach.
Communication tip for a better relationship CLICK HERE to see a video where I give a communication tip for a healthier relationship. If you are struggling in your relationship or have trouble with arguing and miscommunicating, this video is for...
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