How to reconnect with my partner? Tips from a relationship counselor in Long Beach. Many couples find that the face-to-face contact of their early dating days is gradually replaced by hurried texts, emails, and instant messages. While digital communication is great for some purposes, it doesn’t positively impact your brain and nervous system in the
Tips to keeping my New Year’s Resolution: Set goals that are realistic and obtainable: Instead of making a goal of “get healthy”, make a goal of “I will walk 30 minutes 3 times per week”. Instead of making the goal “I want to lose weight”, set the goal of “I will eat vegetables 6 days
6 tips to finding a new therapist who has openings. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. Finding the right therapist who is actually accepting new clients can be one of the most difficult steps in your mental health journey. Here are 6 tips, written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach, to help
Is stress ruining your relationship? 5 tips to manage stress so it doesn’t end your relationship. Written by a licensed couples therapist in Long Beach. How to manage stress so it doesn’t ruin your relationship: What is stress? Stress is your response to unpleasant situations when you are faced with something that you fear or
How to find the right therapist for what I need? I get a lot of calls from people asking how to find the right therapist and also how to find a therapist who will actually call them back. Watch this video to learn how to find the right therapist for your personality and
How to find a lesbian therapist near me? For lesbians seeking therapy, it can be a difficult process in finding a therapist who is the right fit. Someone who knows about lesbian issues, but understands that being a lesbian doesn’t fully define anyone. Here are 8 tips to finding a lesbian therapist near you:
5 tips to get through the holidays: Even though the holidays are supposed to be a relaxing time where you get to connect with family, it is often stressful and anxiety provoking. Here are some things to consider that may help you through this holiday season: Set boundaries: It’s important to remember that you are
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 insurance? Most therapists charge $175+ for a session and it’s hard to get a call back, even from therapists who
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 “help”. Oftentimes that help comes with good
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 well-meaning person reading the situation all wrong. This is a typical argument that
