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 more7 Tips for living with ADD and ADHD. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
When I am writing about ADD and ADHD, I usually assume that the person who has ADD/ADHD isn’t going to have the attention to finish reading the information. This isn’t because they don’t want to finish it, it is because of a disorder they have...
Read moreHow to Unwind When Working From Home? Written By A Therapist In Long Beach.
While working from home is a dream job for many, it can be quite hectic. The laptop at your bedroom side table entices you during sleep hours, and you may not get to enjoy the separate nature of work and life. It’s almost like a paradox...
Read moreTips on easing your anxiety in a world of social media.
Welcome to the future; the new age, where the world is connected from the palm of your hand. Busy, busy, busy is the theme of the average American. When we feel connected through social media, we don’t tend to connect at a deeper level. This...
Read moreWhat are boundaries and why are boundaries important? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Boundaries are limits that you set with other people in your life. This includes family, friends, co-workers and even includes strangers/acquaintances. Many people feel taken advantage of in their lives and when we take a closer look in...
Read moreWhy is self-esteem so crucial (Part 2 of 2)? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
A positive mindset nurtures healthy self-esteem. To evaluate yourselves without being unnecessarily harsh and to accept criticism without letting it define your true worth requires a positive, growth mindset. Research has shown that those with a...
Read moreWhy is self-esteem so crucial (Part 1 of 2)? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Self-esteem is your overall opinion of yourself — how do you perceive your abilities and limitations. We all have both good and bad days. While on some days we feel great about ourselves, other days make us feel downright terrible. Whichever day...
Read moreCan you push through anxiety? Written by a licensed therapist specializing in anxiety in Long Beach.
Can you push through anxiety? Anxiety is something that comes from deep within your biological system as a survival response, so it isn’t something you can just push through. Because it is a chemical reaction that happens in your brain, it is...
Read moreIs anxiety real? Written by an anxiety therapist in Long Beach
Many family members of people struggling with anxiety ask this question. And honestly, a lot of people who live with anxiety ask themselves this same question all the time. YES, anxiety is real. It isn’t an imagined thing that you just push...
Read moreIs online therapy effective?
Not only have I seen how effective online therapy is myself, there are many research studies coming out showing that online therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy and in some situations, it is more effective. Why is this so? The...
Read moreIs online therapy legit? Written by a legit therapist in Long Beach :)
For those of you looking for a one-word answer: YES, online therapy is legit. For many of us, therapy has historically been an in-person thing. However, since COVID, many of us non-techie people have had to get comfortable with technology. I’m...
Read moreA therapists journey. My path from treating trauma, depression and anxiety to communication issues and addiction issues.
When asked about what my specialty is, I have difficulty answering that question. I have had such different experiences with different populations of people while in the therapy field. When I began at a domestic violence shelter, I would say...
Read moreHow to recover from the social aspects of living alone during COVID. Tips for coming out of COVID social isolation. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
The emotional toll for individuals living alone during COVID was devastating for a lot of people. People who never had anxiety before COVID started having anxiety during COVID and people who had anxiety prior to COVID, their anxiety became much...
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