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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How to choose a career that makes me happy? Now that we are more than a month into the new year, people whose New Years Resolution was to get a new job are starting to feel antsy. Although I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, I also...
Read moreBenefits of online therapy compared to in-person therapy.
Benefits of online therapy compared to in-person therapy. As a therapist, I get many new clients who call me wanting in-person therapy which is interesting to me because when I was deciding whether or not to go back to the office, 95% of clients...
Read moreHow to pick a therapist? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach
How to pick a therapist? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach In my first blog of 2022, I wrote about how to prioritize your mental health in 2022. In my second blog of 2022, I would like to give ideas on how to find a therapist who is...
Read morePrioritizing mental health in 2022? How to accomplish your New Year’s Resolution? Written by a licensed mental health therapist in Long Beach.
Prioritizing mental health in 2022? How to accomplish your New Year’s Resolution? Written by a licensed mental health therapist in Long Beach. People often have the goal of improving their mental health but they don’t know how to start. Whether...
Read moreTips to get through Christmas in one piece
Tips to get through Christmas in one piece This was supposed to be a holiday post, but I wasn’t able to post this one in time for Hannukah, so I’m calling this “tips to get through Christmas in one piece” instead of...
Read moreHow to get through the holidays?
How to get through the holidays? Holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration and relaxation, right? This is not a true statement for a large portion of the population. There is housework to be done, dealing with in-laws (or your own...
Read moreHow to talk to parents about a decision you made that you know they disapprove of?
How to talk to parents about a decision you made that you know they disapprove of? Every parent is well aware that the time will come when their kids will reach adulthood and move out of the family home. The hope of a large majority of those...
Read moreHow to talk to your parents about not wanting to follow the same religious path as they do .
How to talk to your parents about not wanting to follow the same religious path as they do . No two people are exactly alike, which is why we are never going to see eye to eye on every detail in life. There are some subjects, though, that are a...
Read moreTips for teens who want to talk to their parents about a new relationship.
Tips for teens who want to talk to their parents about a new relationship. How to talk to your parents about your new relationship when you are a teen: This blog post is geared towards teens who have supportive (non-abusive) parents. If you...
Read moreWhen to call it quits with a family member when they only bring negative to your life.
When to call it quits with a family member when they only bring negative to your life. Despite your best intentions, there are always going to be negative people who come into your life at one point or another. The sooner you can rid yourself of...
Read moreHow Do I Find A Therapist
How Do I Find A Therapist A lot of people head to the therapist’s office believing that they have made the right choice. They will feel comfortable in their session, but will ultimately leave feeling as though they got little out of it. Part of...
Read moreHow Do I Find A Therapist That Is Right For Me?
How Do I Find A Therapist That Is Right For Me? What is it that is important to you when looking for a therapist? Is it that they are a similar age than you? Older than you? Do you want someone who has kids? Someone who is married or single? Ask...
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