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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Couples Therapist in Long Beach. Tip 7: How to be married to a spouse who has a mental illness Being married to someone with a mental illness can be really difficult. It is just as important for YOU to get support as it is for them to get...
Read moreI haven’t had sex with my partner in months (or years), please help!
I haven’t had sex with my partner in months (or years), please help! Questions to ask yourself: 1. When was the last time that sex was satisfying to me? If sex is satisfying, skip to #2. Think back to what was happening when sex was satisfying...
Read moreHow To Improve My Relationship (In 30 Days)
How To Improve My Relationship (In 30 Days) I have put together a “30 Day Relationship Challenge” in response to requests I hear from couples who come in for therapy who want simple ideas to put the passion back in their relationship. The...
Read moreWhat Is Premarital Therapy?
What Is Premarital Therapy? Premarital therapy can involve several different things. First, it can help highlight the strengths of the couple so that the relationship can have a strong foundation of trust, understanding and open and honest...
Read moreHow Do I Get Over Anger About Being Cheated On?
How Do I Get Over Anger About Being Cheated On? Getting trust back after someone in a relationship cheats is a difficult task. Once you find that your spouse/partner cheated, it is very difficult to get the trust back and get over the anger. ...
Read moreHow Do I Get My Partner / Spouse To Come To Therapy With Me?
How Do I Get My Partner / Spouse To Come To Therapy With Me? Many people do not want to go to therapy because of various reasons. The reasons I hear most often is: being stubborn, not wanting to talk about feelings, not wanting to pay for...
Read moreCan My Relationship Recover From An Affair? Tips From A Relationship Therapist In Long Beach
Can My Relationship Recover From An Affair? Tips From A Relationship Therapist In Long Beach A question I get all the time from people is: “How many relationships recover from an affair?” This is a very complicated question because...
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How To Get Help For My Depressed Partner/Spouse In Long Beach If you are a spouse/partner of a depressed person, there are things that you can do. First, you can educate yourself on the causes of depression and you can get help for yourself. Even...
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How To Get Through To My Spouse Many people come into therapy because they cannot communicate with their partner. The first step to “getting through” to them is to listen and close your mouth. Yes, you read correctly. How inviting would it be to...
Read more5 Tips: “Help My Relationship Survive My Children”
5 Tips: “Help My Relationship Survive My Children” Marriage is difficult enough. Add children to the mix, and PRESTO..it gets ugly. Many parents give so much dedication to work and children that they forget about themselves and their...
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5 Tips: “How To Save My Relationship” Many people believe that once there is a loss of trust, loss of communication, or a loss of passion, that the relationship is over. This is not necessarily true. Relationships take work; hard work at that. ...
Read moreIncreasing Intimacy
Increasing Intimacy Increasing the intimacy with your partner isn’t always related to sex. Underlying many intimacy issues is a fractured foundation, caused by anger, frustration, trust issues and communication problems. Many people come in...
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