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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Read moreWhat If My Partner Won’t Go to Therapy With Me?
What If My Partner Won’t Go to Therapy With Me? My marriage is falling apart but my partner refuses to go to therapy, what do I do? Even if your partner is not yet ready to go to therapy, you can still attend on your own. Several things...
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Choosing Respect Over Desire: Why Being Valued Matters More Than Being Wanted I recently read a social media post that said “”It’s not about who wants you, it’s about who values and respects you.” It really struck me because many...
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Relationship Tip: Who should I call for advice when I am arguing with my partner? Many people will have a falling out with their partner and will be surprised at the “person they have become”. Oftentimes, this is who your...
Read moreCommunication help: How to communicate without arguing with my partner?
Communication help: How to communicate without arguing with my partner? A lot of couples don’t realize that they can communicate without arguing, even over passionate and important topics. Arguing usually involves a harsh tone...
Read moreHow to reconnect with my partner? Tips from a relationship counselor in Long Beach.
How to reconnect with my partner? Tips from a relationship counselor in Long Beach. Many couples find that the face-to-face contact of their early dating days is gradually replaced by hurried texts, emails, and instant messages. While digital...
Read moreIs stress ruining your relationship? 5 tips to manage stress so it doesn’t end your relationship. Written by a licensed couples therapist in Long Beach.
Is stress ruining your relationship? 5 tips to manage stress so it doesn’t end your relationship. Written by a licensed couples therapist in Long Beach. How to manage stress so it doesn’t ruin your relationship: What is stress? Stress...
Read moreNumber One Communication Tip From A Licensed Therapist in Long Beach
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...
Read moreWhy is my partner surprised that I am “breaking up out of the blue”?
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...
Read moreCommunication tip for having a healthy relationship. Info from a local therapist in Long Beach.
Communication tip for having a healthy relationship. I am a local therapist in Long Beach and I get a lot of couples who come into couples therapy in Long Beach who need help with communication. CLICK HERE to watch a video where I explain one...
Read moreHow to help my relationship problems? Relationship tip from a local therapist in Long Beach.
How to help my relationship problems? I am a local therapist in Long Beach and get this question a lot: “How can I improve my relationship”. I give many tips on this blog, and this is another relationship tip: CLICK HERE to...
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