How To Get My Partner To Listen To Me
How To Get My Partner To Listen To Me Most people I talk to believe that getting someone to listen can only happen when the other person learns to be patient, less self-centered, and understanding of what is being said. I do not believe this, and actually think the opposite is true. The most effective […]
What Type Of Therapy Do You Use At Long Beach Therapy?
What Type Of Therapy Do You Use At Long Beach Therapy? Since this is the question I am perhaps asked most often, I thought it would be a good idea to answer it, as well as a few others that are frequently asked. Although I use a number of different therapy techniques, I tend to […]
What Are Good Interview Questions To Ask A New Therapist?
What Are Good Interview Questions To Ask A New Therapist? In a recent blog post, I took some time to talk about how to find a therapist who makes you feel totally comfortable in every session. I explained that being comfortable is a key component in every successful treatment, which is generally only something that […]
Am I with the right partner? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
Am I with the right partner? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach. Everyone in every walk of life has a mental image of what their ideal partner should be like and look like. We all have a strong image about that person that we have created in our minds. In most cases, that […]
5 Tips To Save Your Relationship. Written By A Relationship Counselor In Long Beach.
5 Tips To Save Your Relationship. Written By A Relationship Counselor In Long Beach. For many, the signs that a relationship is over include a loss of communication, trust, passion, or a combination of all three. This does not have to be the case. Relationships require a lot of hard work. Listed below are a […]
What Is the Difference Between A Therapist And A Life Coach?
What Is the Difference Between A Therapist And A Life Coach? There is some confusion out there as to whether a life coach or a therapist is the best choice for people having issues in their life. The best choice comes from knowing exactly what each one does. A therapist must have earned a Master’s […]
Are There Drug or Alcohol Treatment Programs For Non-Religious People?
Are There Drug or Alcohol Treatment Programs For Non-Religious People? I get this question a lot: Is it possible for me to get support for alcohol or drug abuse if I am not religious and don’t want to go to AA or NA? There is a recovery program for everyone, regardless of their beliefs. It […]
What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition suffered by an adult or child who experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. The person lives with the belief that they could have come to real harm, or might have suffered some level of harm from the event they experienced or witnessed. […]
The absence of communication is a death wish on marriages. A licensed therapist’s explanation.
The absence of communication is a death wish on marriages. A licensed therapist’s explanation. Although many believe the biggest downfall of a marriage is due to infidelity, there are a number of smaller, less obvious reasons a marriage will start falling apart. Good relationships, over time, will start eroding due to many smaller issues that […]
Is it too late in my relationship for couple’s therapy to help? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Is it too late in my relationship for couple’s therapy to help? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. It is common for a couple’s therapist to see couples who believe that their relationship is past the point of no return. Being stuck inside the house together nonstop during COVID has created more strain […]