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 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 moreHow to deal with sadness after divorce and dealing with split custody? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach offering online and in person therapy in Long Beach.
How to deal with sadness after divorce and dealing with split custody? When you are a parent, you are usually with your kids or waiting for them while they are doing something for much of their childhood. If they have a 45 minute art class that...
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 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 can I help a friend who is depressed? Here are some tips from a licensed mental health therapist in Long Beach.
How can I help a friend who is depressed? Depression is a very tough thing for someone to deal with. As much as a depressed person may not respond back to you or may isolate, it is important that you check in with them and let them know that you...
Read moreWhy did tWitch commit suicide and what can I do if I am thinking of hurting myself? Written by a licensed therapist.
Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ suicide this week has left a lot of people with heavy hearts. Questions like “how could TWitch commit suicide when he had it all”, “why would someone like TWitch take his own life”, “how can someone who seems so happy...
Read moreTips to deal with grief and loss
When someone leaves your existence, it is a gut punch like no other. Simple things like someone random at the supermarket asking you “how’s your day” causes a welling of tears and may cause a full-on crying spell. Anything that reminds you of the...
Read moreDo self-esteem issues lead to depression? Written by a therapist in Long Beach.
Many people come into therapy for self-esteem issues caused by comparing themselves with everyone else in the world. When you have this mentality for long enough and your self-esteem gets lower and lower over the years, it can lead to...
Read moreHow to get motivated to get out of bed to do something other than going to my job when I am depressed / no energy
One of the major symptoms of depression is the inability to find the energy or motivation to do the things that usually bring you some form of joy. The simple act of getting out of bed to start the day can feel like a major chore when you are in...
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 moreFinding Help with Depression
Finding Help with Depression It can be tough to feel sad, tired, irritable, and unsociable on a daily basis, yet that is what a growing number of people are being forced to do. Depression is not easy to treat, as both medication and strength of...
Read moreCan depression be cured? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Can depression be cured? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. For some people, depression can be cured and for other people therapy can help you manage your depression to a point where you can function better in your day to day life...
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