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
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 expresses a desire to break up, and the other partner is left
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 thought that the person can’t HEAR them, when the problem is actually that the
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 is 15 minutes away, usually you sit and wait while
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 struggles with self-esteem at some point (or all points) in their lives. It helps me
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 California and are looking for a therapist, please give us a
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 that people struggle with. Mindfulness is also a great self-care technique and coping skill for
