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...
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...
Read moreWhat Is Premarital Therapy?
What Is Premarital Therapy? There are several things that can happen in premarital therapy. One of the first things it does is to help the couple see the positives in their relationship and to build a solid foundation. This allows trust to...
Read moreWhen are therapists seeing clients in the office for in person sessions during COVID?
When are therapists seeing clients in the office for in person sessions during COVID? I get this question a lot. As a therapist, there are just as many benefits of being in person, face to face with a client as there are benefits of being online...
Read moreHow do I overcome COVID anxiety? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
How do I overcome COVID anxiety? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. When COVID numbers start declining and it seems safe to start venturing out of the house more, many people who have never even struggled with social anxiety in their...
Read moreGetting Mental Health Therapy During COVID.
Getting Mental Health Therapy During COVID. COVID has caused people already dealing with mental health issues to take several steps back in their ongoing fight towards mental health. COVID has also caused people who have never really struggled...
Read moreHow do I help my kids go back to school during COVID? Written by a therapist in Long Beach.
How do I help my kids go back to school during COVID? Written by a therapist in Long Beach. In Long Beach, we are experiencing a lot of stress due to COVID numbers still being very high, summer is coming to a close without our usual family...
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