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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The absence of communication is a death wish on marriages. A licensed therapist’s explanation. Although many believe the biggest downfall of a marriage is due to infidelity, there are a number of smaller, less obvious reasons a marriage...
Read moreHow to rekindle the passion in my relationship? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach, California.
How to rekindle the passion in my relationship? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach, California. When couples first fall in love, the fires of passion are super-hot but over time the flames of passion seem to die away because there are...
Read moreDealing With A Bipolar Spouse
Dealing With A Bipolar Spouse Bipolar Disorder Explained: Bipolar Disorder can manifest itself in a number of different ways, but in general, it is usually periods of extreme highs followed by periods of extreme lows. There are other disorders...
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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 moreHow to get through to my partner? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
How to get through to my partner? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach. Many of the people that I talk to in therapy are there because they cannot communicate with their partner. In order for your words to be heard, the first thing you...
Read moreTherapy is for healthy couples too. Tips for couples who want to keep their healthy relationship healthy.
Therapy is for healthy couples too. Tips for couples who want to keep their healthy relationship healthy. Many people have a misconception that couples therapy is only for people who are about to break up or get a divorce. Nothing could be...
Read moreMy Partner Refuses to Attend Therapy with Me. What Can I Do?
My Partner Refuses to Attend Therapy with Me. What Can I Do? If your relationship is on shaky ground but your partner is reluctant to go to therapy, you can still go alone. Going to a therapist by yourself can still help you accomplish a number...
Read moreHow to rekindle passion in my relationship? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
How to rekindle passion in my relationship? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach. Most relationships start out with the fires of passion burning red hot, but over time, those flames will die if they are not fanned on a regular basis. One...
Read moreHow To Improve Communication In Your Relationship
How To Improve Communication In Your Relationship One of the most common complaints that I hear from the couples I counsel is in regards to the lack of communication in their relationship. The majority of couples build their relationship on a...
Read moreCan My Relationship Survive an Affair?
Can My Relationship Survive an Affair? I am often asked about infidelity and the percentage of relationships that are able to survive an affair. It is not a question that is easily answered, as there are a number of different elements to consider...
Read moreHow Do I Convince My Partner That We Need Couples Therapy?
How Do I Convince My Partner That We Need Couples Therapy? There are all kinds of different reasons why some people do not want to go to therapy. The most common excuses are stubbornness, an unwillingness to share their feelings, not wanting to...
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