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 moreI’m Tired of Fighting With My Spouse, What Can I Do? Tips From A Couples Therapist In Long Beach
I’m Tired of Fighting With My Spouse, What Can I Do? Tips From A Couples Therapist In Long Beach I’m tired of fighting with my spouse, what can I do? First, let me say, that if there is any type of emotional (verbal), physical or sexual abuse...
Read moreWhat If My Partner Won’t Go to Therapy With Me?
What If My Partner Won’t Go to Therapy With Me? My marriage is falling apart but my partner refuses to go to therapy, what do I do? Even if your partner is not yet ready to go to therapy, you can still attend on your own. Several things...
Read moreHow To Improve My Relationship (In 30 Days)
How To Improve My Relationship (In 30 Days) I have put together a “30 Day Relationship Challenge” in response to requests I hear from couples who come in for therapy who want simple ideas to put the passion back in their relationship. The...
Read moreWhat Is Premarital Therapy?
What Is Premarital Therapy? Premarital therapy can involve several different things. First, it can help highlight the strengths of the couple so that the relationship can have a strong foundation of trust, understanding and open and honest...
Read moreHow Do I Get My Partner / Spouse To Come To Therapy With Me?
How Do I Get My Partner / Spouse To Come To Therapy With Me? Many people do not want to go to therapy because of various reasons. The reasons I hear most often is: being stubborn, not wanting to talk about feelings, not wanting to pay for...
Read moreCan My Relationship Recover From An Affair? Tips From A Relationship Therapist In Long Beach
Can My Relationship Recover From An Affair? Tips From A Relationship Therapist In Long Beach A question I get all the time from people is: “How many relationships recover from an affair?” This is a very complicated question because...
Read moreHow To Get Through To My Spouse
How To Get Through To My Spouse Many people come into therapy because they cannot communicate with their partner. The first step to “getting through” to them is to listen and close your mouth. Yes, you read correctly. How inviting would it be to...
Read more5 Tips: “Help My Relationship Survive My Children”
5 Tips: “Help My Relationship Survive My Children” Marriage is difficult enough. Add children to the mix, and PRESTO..it gets ugly. Many parents give so much dedication to work and children that they forget about themselves and their...
Read more5 Tips: “How To Save My Relationship”
5 Tips: “How To Save My Relationship” Many people believe that once there is a loss of trust, loss of communication, or a loss of passion, that the relationship is over. This is not necessarily true. Relationships take work; hard work at that. ...
Read moreIncreasing Intimacy
Increasing Intimacy Increasing the intimacy with your partner isn’t always related to sex. Underlying many intimacy issues is a fractured foundation, caused by anger, frustration, trust issues and communication problems. Many people come in...
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