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 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 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 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 moreGetting Help With My Depression
Getting Help With My Depression Many people who are depressed lack the energy to come in to therapy to get help. I will be covering some things in this blog that might help you get a handle on your depression. 1. Many people who are sad or...
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 Long Will Therapy Take?
How Long Will Therapy Take? I almost didn’t include this question because I didn’t want to sound like a typical therapist who says “it depends” to every question asked. In this case, it really does depend though. In therapy (as in life), there...
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...
Read moreIs My Relationship Abusive?
Is My Relationship Abusive? If you are asking yourself if your relationship is abusive, it may be time to get professional help. Often by the time someone recognizes that the relationship is abusive, it has already gotten pretty bad. Name...
Read moreHow To Get Help For My Depressed Partner/Spouse In Long Beach
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...
Read moreHow To Get Through To My Spouse
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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