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 moreDo self-esteem issues lead to depression? Written by a therapist in Long Beach.
Do self-esteem issues lead to depression? Written by a therapist in Long Beach. Many people come into therapy for self-esteem issues caused by comparing themselves with everyone else in the world. When you have this mentality for long enough and...
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 get motivated to get out of bed to do something other than going to my job when I am depressed / no energy
How to get motivated to get out of bed to do something other than going to my job when I am depressed / no energy One of the major symptoms of depression is the inability to find the energy or motivation to do the things that usually bring you...
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...
Read moreTraits of Happy People
Traits of Happy People They listen to their emotions. The majority of people choose between two options for their emotions: numbing or venting. Oftentimes, it is a combination of both that wins out, which means numbing them until such times as a...
Read moreWill Therapy Work?
Will Therapy Work? This isn’t a question that can be easily answered, as success also depends on a variety of factors. The number 1 factor is your willingness to change. It’s one thing to say that you are ready to change, and quite another to...
Read moreHow Long Will Therapy Take?
How Long Will Therapy Take? This question almost didn’t make the cut, simply because no-one wants to hear “it depends” and I’m not one to give vague answers. The reality is that there is no easy answer to this question, and it really does depend...
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