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 moreHow to find a lesbian therapist near me? Here are 8 tips to find a lesbian therapist.
How to find a lesbian therapist near me? For lesbians seeking therapy, it can be a difficult process in finding a therapist who is the right fit. Someone who knows about lesbian issues, but understands that being a lesbian doesn’t fully define...
Read moreWhat to say to someone when is grieving (and what not to say when someone is grieving)
What to say to someone when is grieving (and what not to say when someone is grieving): Most of the time I have a client who has experience a recent loss of a loved one, they will talk about how frustrating it is when people are trying to...
Read moreNumber One Communication Tip From A Licensed Therapist in Long Beach
Number One Communication Tip From A Licensed Therapist in Long Beach One of the most important communication tools for a relationship: I have been in the therapy field for 30 years and witness a lot of avoidable arguments that stem from a...
Read moreWhy is my partner surprised that I am “breaking up out of the blue”?
Why is my partner surprised that I am “breaking up out of the blue”? As a licensed therapist, I have the privilege of helping my clients navigate the issues within their relationships. One issue that comes up a lot is when one partner...
Read more6 things to do before “breaking up with my partner”. Written by a licensed couples therapist in Long Beach.
6 Things To Do Before Breaking Up: Have you ever witnessed someone who speaks one language and they are trying to communicate with someone who doesn’t speak the same language? Oftentimes the person will start yelling or talking louder with the...
Read moreHow to improve self-esteem? Here are 5 tips, written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach, to help your self-esteem:
How to improve self-esteem? Here are 5 tips to help your self-esteem: Many issues in life are created because of low self-esteem. As a therapist, I am very privileged to hear people’s self-esteem issues because it reminds me that EVERYONE...
Read moreHow to stop PTSD? Written by an EMDR therapist in Long Beach who specializes in PTSD.
How to stop PTSD? For many people who have experienced adverse events, trauma shows up in their emotional health and physical health in serious ways. Oftentimes, people who experience PTSD feel like their trauma is happening again and again to...
Read moreHow to stop anxiety. Written by a therapist in Long Beach who specializes in anxiety treatment.
How to stop anxiety If you feel trapped in your anxiety, feel like your about to have a heart attack and/or feel like you are “going crazy”, you may have anxiety. “Crazy” isn’t a therapeutic word and it isn’t anywhere in the diagnostic manual...
Read moreHow to stop being depressed? Written by a local therapist in Long Beach.
How to stop being depressed? Depression is more than just feeling sad or being blue. It’s a common mental health struggle that can become dangerous and even life-threatening if left untreated. One of the most difficult things about being...
Read moreHow to stand up for myself? Info from a local therapist in Long Beach.
How to stand up for myself? Many people don’t know how to set boundaries for themselves without seeming harsh. Here is some info on boundary setting from a local therapist in Long beach who is licensed. CLICK HERE to watch. If you live in...
Read moreWhat is mindfulness? Video by a local therapist in Long Beach.
What is mindfulness? I am a local mental health therapist in Long Beach. CLICK HERE to hear what mindfulness is and why mindfulness can help you. Research has shown that mindfulness helps anxiety, helps depression, and helps many other issues...
Read moreWhy does my partner listen to other people but not me? A local therapist explains.
Why does my partner listen to other people but not me? I am a local therapist in Long Beach and I often times get asked by clients this question. CLICK HERE to watch the video with my explanation. If you live in California and are looking for...
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