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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Getting Your ADHD Under Control Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with adults and children who suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Most are aware that they have attention issues, but know little else about it...
Read moreIs the COVID-19 triggering your anxiety? Tips from a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Is the COVID-19 triggering your anxiety? Tips from a licensed therapist in Long Beach. I have had many calls from people who had their anxiety “kind of under control” before this and now their anxiety has gotten so bad that they are...
Read moreHow to cope with COVID-19 social distancing? Tips from a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
How to cope with COVID-19 social distancing? Tips from a licensed therapist in Long Beach. In times of crisis, I think it is important to remember Mr. Rogers’ advice: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother...
Read moreSocial distancing with teenagers.. COVID-19 is getting to me!! Tips from a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Social distancing with teenagers.. COVID-19 is getting to me!! Tips from a licensed therapist in Long Beach. People were having trouble with their relationships with their teenagers before COVID-19. Now with their teenagers not going to school...
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Am I In An Abusive Relationship? If you believe that you might be in an abusive relationship, now is the time to reach out for professional help. The situation is usually pretty awful by the time that the realization of abuse becomes all too...
Read moreFinding My Child A Therapist In Long Beach
Finding My Child A Therapist In Long Beach Are Therapists Who Are Parents Better Suited To Work With Kids? Before I had kids of my own, I was always under the impression that a therapist didn’t need to be a parent in order to effectively work...
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Can My Relationship Survive an Affair? I am often asked about infidelity and the percentage of relationships that are able to survive an affair. It is not a question that is easily answered, as there are a number of different elements to consider...
Read moreChildren With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) The number of parents who are having schools tell them that their child has ADHD and needs medication is on the rise. While there are instances where the problem is real and children...
Read moreHow Do I Convince My Partner That We Need Couples Therapy?
How Do I Convince My Partner That We Need Couples Therapy? There are all kinds of different reasons why some people do not want to go to therapy. The most common excuses are stubbornness, an unwillingness to share their feelings, not wanting to...
Read moreWhy Can’t I Get My Partner To Communicate With Me?
Why Can’t I Get My Partner To Communicate With Me? During the course of an average day, can you effectively communicate with your partner without any type of yelling, name calling, or bouts of sulking silence? If the answer to any or all of those...
Read moreHow Do I Stop Being Angry About Being Cheated On?
How Do I Stop Being Angry About Being Cheated On? When someone steps outside of the relationship to cheat, getting trust back becomes very difficult. The feelings of anger and mistrust felt by the person who was cheated on are tough to shake...
Read moreWhat Do I Do If My Child Tells Me They Are Gay? Written By A LGBTQ Therapist In Long Beach
What Do I Do If My Child Tells Me They Are Gay? Written By A LGBTQ Therapist In Long Beach The decision to “come out” is not one that is easily made, and chances are your child has thought about telling you for quite some time. The fact that they...
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