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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When Should I Go To Couples Counseling or Marriage Counseling? Often times, people come in to couples counseling after the problem has gotten so big that either one or both members of the couple has already given up. I cannot stress the...
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When Everything Goes Wrong…Tips On Controlling Anger From A Therapist In Long Beach Staying positive is an essential part of survival. Survival of health and happiness that is. Many people go through tough times in their lives and there is...
Read moreI’m Tired of Fighting With My Spouse, What Can I Do? Tips From A Couples Therapist In Long Beach
I’m Tired of Fighting With My Spouse, What Can I Do? Tips From A Couples Therapist In Long Beach I’m tired of fighting with my spouse, what can I do? First, let me say, that if there is any type of emotional (verbal), physical or sexual abuse...
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 Do I Deal With My Bipolar Spouse?
How Do I Deal With My Bipolar Spouse? What is bipolar Disorder: Bipolar Disorder can be many things, but in general, it is a person who goes through extreme highs (Mania/Hypomania) and extreme lows (Depression). There are other disorders that...
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How To Make Therapy Successful I have been asked by clients how to get the most bang for their buck in therapy. Really, the success of therapy depends on the client. It is your comfort level with the therapist, your level of honesty with...
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 moreWhy Won’t My Partner Communicate With Me?
Why Won’t My Partner Communicate With Me? Think back to your typical communication? Are you able to communicate back and forth with your partner without yelling, without calling names, without shutting down AND without making them feel unsafe? If...
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...
Read moreHow To Find Happiness Again: How To Relax
How To Find Happiness Again: How To Relax When was the last time you felt completely relaxed? Most people prioritize their jobs and their other responsibilities in front of their happiness. Relaxation and happiness doesn’t have to cost money. I...
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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...
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