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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How to choose a career that makes me happy? Now that we are more than a month into the new year, people whose New Years Resolution was to get a new job are starting to feel antsy. Although I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, I also...
Read moreBenefits of online therapy compared to in-person therapy.
Benefits of online therapy compared to in-person therapy. As a therapist, I get many new clients who call me wanting in-person therapy which is interesting to me because when I was deciding whether or not to go back to the office, 95% of clients...
Read moreHow to pick a therapist? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach
How to pick a therapist? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach In my first blog of 2022, I wrote about how to prioritize your mental health in 2022. In my second blog of 2022, I would like to give ideas on how to find a therapist who is...
Read moreNo Surprises Act
No Surprises Act Good Faith Estimate Notice You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have...
Read morePrioritizing mental health in 2022? How to accomplish your New Year’s Resolution? Written by a licensed mental health therapist in Long Beach.
Prioritizing mental health in 2022? How to accomplish your New Year’s Resolution? Written by a licensed mental health therapist in Long Beach. People often have the goal of improving their mental health but they don’t know how to start. Whether...
Read moreTips to get through Christmas in one piece
Tips to get through Christmas in one piece This was supposed to be a holiday post, but I wasn’t able to post this one in time for Hannukah, so I’m calling this “tips to get through Christmas in one piece” instead of...
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How to get through the holidays? Holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration and relaxation, right? This is not a true statement for a large portion of the population. There is housework to be done, dealing with in-laws (or your own...
Read moreHow Do I Find A Therapist
How Do I Find A Therapist A lot of people head to the therapist’s office believing that they have made the right choice. They will feel comfortable in their session, but will ultimately leave feeling as though they got little out of it. Part of...
Read moreHow Do I Find A Therapist That Is Right For Me?
How Do I Find A Therapist That Is Right For Me? What is it that is important to you when looking for a therapist? Is it that they are a similar age than you? Older than you? Do you want someone who has kids? Someone who is married or single? Ask...
Read moreWill Therapy Work?
Will Therapy Work? This isn’t a question that can be easily answered, as success also depends on a variety of factors. The number 1 factor is your willingness to change. It’s one thing to say that you are ready to change, and quite another to...
Read moreHow Long Will Therapy Take?
How Long Will Therapy Take? This question almost didn’t make the cut, simply because no-one wants to hear “it depends” and I’m not one to give vague answers. The reality is that there is no easy answer to this question, and it really does depend...
Read moreWhat Type Of Therapy Do You Use At Long Beach Therapy?
What Type Of Therapy Do You Use At Long Beach Therapy? Since this is the question I am perhaps asked most often, I thought it would be a good idea to answer it, as well as a few others that are frequently asked. Although I use a number of...
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