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 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 to improve communication in my relationship?
How to improve communication in my relationship? Keeping your side of the street clean in relationships: I talk a lot about “keeping your side of the street clean”. What I mean by this is that if you were on a reality TV show and there was a...
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...
Read moreHow 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...
Read moreWhat 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...
Read moreWhat 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...
Read moreAm 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...
Read more5 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...
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