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 moreAm I An Alcoholic? (Getting help for alcohol problems in Long Beach)
Am I An Alcoholic? (Getting help for alcohol problems in Long Beach) If you are asking yourself this question, there is probably a problem whether or not you “qualify” for being an alcoholic. I encourage you to click on the below...
Read moreFinding A Gay Friendly Therapist In Long Beach
Finding A Gay Friendly Therapist In Long Beach Whether or not you are out of the closet with your parents, friends, or at work; having your therapist understand the issues that are unique to you is important. You should not ever feel...
Read moreWhat Is Therapy Like At Your Office?
What Is Therapy Like At Your Office? Many clients have come in telling me that they appreciate that I provide feedback and am interactive with them in therapy. They have mentioned that in the past, they had a therapist who didn’t tend to say...
Read moreWhat If I Can’t Afford Your Price For Therapy?
What If I Can’t Afford Your Price For Therapy? Although I do offer a sliding scale for people who cannot otherwise afford therapy, sometimes my sliding scale is too high for people. In these cases, I can refer you to my intern who I personally...
Read moreShould I Come Out To My Family?
Should I Come Out To My Family? Many people believe that coming out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer in today’s society is an easy process because of the national attention that the LGBTQI community received during the Prop 8 and...
Read moreWhat Is the Difference Between A Therapist And A Life Coach?
What Is the Difference Between A Therapist And A Life Coach? Many people are unsure if they should go see a life coach or a therapist when they have problems in their life. First, it would be important to understand what each does. A therapist is...
Read moreWhat To Expect: Going Into A First Therapy Appointment
What To Expect: Going Into A First Therapy Appointment Many people wonder what the first session will be like. Unless you have previous experience in therapy, you have probably have been debating for a while whether or not go to in. The first...
Read moreDoes My Therapist Keep My Information Private?
Does My Therapist Keep My Information Private? Limits Of Confidentiality (for adults). Many people go into therapy and they are worried about their privacy. There are only certain circumstances that a therapist is legally allowed to share your...
Read moreWhat Type Of Therapy Do You Use?
What Type Of Therapy Do You Use? One of the most commonly asked questions I get is: What type of therapy (theory) do you use? So I figured that I would add it to my blog. I use several different approaches in working with people. I have had a lot...
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 moreWill Therapy Work?
Will Therapy Work? This question is very subjective. “Success” depends on many factors, including if you are at the place in your life where you are ready for change. Many people say that they want change, but are unwilling to change or not at a...
Read moreWhat Qualifications Does An MFT Have?
What Qualifications Does An MFT Have? MFT stands for Marriage and Family Therapist. An MFT has to have a Masters Degree in therapy or counseling. While they are in a masters degree program, they are seeing clients as a trainee and are supervised...
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