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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Read moreHow to fix my relationship after I cheated? Tips from a licensed couples counselor in Long Beach.
How to fix my relationship after I cheated? Watch this video to learn how to start fixing your relationship after you cheated: https://youtu.be/aoKaePAYbuA Infidelity is one of the biggest reasons people come to therapy. Getting your...
Read moreHow to help my partner and family get along better
How to help my partner and family get along better. “My family doesn’t like my partner and I don’t know what to do” is something that many clients have come into therapy to work on with me in therapy. Although there are no cookie cutter...
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Self-care tips from a licensed therapist Self-care is important to overall happiness in life. That being said, it is often the first on the chopping block when life gets busy. Generally, when someone neglects their self-care for long...
Read moreHow gender stereotypes affect gay and lesbian relationships (but they don’t have to). Written by a lesbian therapist in Long Beach.
How gender stereotypes affect gay and lesbian relationships In a gay or lesbian relationship, gender stereotypes can have a negative impact. Stereotypically speaking, gay men are often depicted as weak, flamboyant, or over-the-top. Lesbians, on...
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How to make friends Whether you have just moved to a new place, you are an introvert who wants more friends, you feel socially awkward so you don’t have friends, or for whatever other reason you might be looking to meet new friends, here are some...
Read more6 tips to deal with my ADHD spouse. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
6 tips to deal with my ADHD spouse. When your ADHD spouse continually says they will do something (like chores) and then they don’t do it, the frustration experienced by spouses of ADHD people can be build up to an unmanageable...
Read moreCommunication help: How to communicate without arguing with my partner?
Communication help: How to communicate without arguing with my partner? A lot of couples don’t realize that they can communicate without arguing, even over passionate and important topics. Arguing usually involves a harsh tone...
Read moreHow to reconnect with my partner? Tips from a relationship counselor in Long Beach.
How to reconnect with my partner? Tips from a relationship counselor in Long Beach. Many couples find that the face-to-face contact of their early dating days is gradually replaced by hurried texts, emails, and instant messages. While digital...
Read moreTips to keeping my New Year’s Resolution. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Tips to keeping my New Year’s Resolution: Set goals that are realistic and obtainable: Instead of making a goal of “get healthy”, make a goal of “I will walk 30 minutes 3 times per week”. Instead of making the goal “I want to lose weight”, set...
Read more6 tips to finding a new therapist who has openings. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
6 tips to finding a new therapist who has openings. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. Finding the right therapist who is actually accepting new clients can be one of the most difficult steps in your mental health journey. Here are 6...
Read moreIs stress ruining your relationship? 5 tips to manage stress so it doesn’t end your relationship. Written by a licensed couples therapist in Long Beach.
Is stress ruining your relationship? 5 tips to manage stress so it doesn’t end your relationship. Written by a licensed couples therapist in Long Beach. How to manage stress so it doesn’t ruin your relationship: What is stress? Stress...
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