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 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Read moreWhat Are Good Interview Questions To Ask A New Therapist?
What Are Good Interview Questions To Ask A New Therapist? In a recent blog post, I took some time to talk about how to find a therapist who makes you feel totally comfortable in every session. I explained that being comfortable is a key component...
Read moreWhat Is the Difference Between A Therapist And A Life Coach?
What Is the Difference Between A Therapist And A Life Coach? There is some confusion out there as to whether a life coach or a therapist is the best choice for people having issues in their life. The best choice comes from knowing exactly what...
Read moreDo I have to find a therapist near me? Written by a therapist in Long Beach
Do I have to find a therapist near me? Written by a therapist in Long Beach First let me give you an insight about therapists: Most of us are not tech savvy. Prior to COVID, it was almost a requirement to find a therapist near you because most...
Read moreHow can I support my kids during COVID?
How can I support my kids during COVID? Although there is a plan for kids in LAUSD and LBUSD to start hybrid learning, most of them are still in online school these days. They are having to learn things that most adults didn’t know how to...
Read moreDo I have PTSD from COVID? Addressing trauma caused by COVID.
Do I have PTSD from COVID? Addressing trauma caused by COVID. Before Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be identified, you have to understand what it means. Generally speaking, PTSD occurs when a child or adult has an experience which they...
Read moreWhy do people go to therapy?
Why do people go to therapy? People go to therapy for a variety of reasons. There is a range of reasons for people to come in for therapy, however the thing that I see across all client is a desire to become their best self. It inspires me...
Read moreGetting The Most Out Of Therapy
Getting The Most Out Of Therapy Many of my clients have busy lives and will often ask me how they can get the most value for their time in therapy. I always tell them that what they put in will determine how much they get back out. The more open...
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