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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Why is self-esteem so crucial (Part 2 of 2)? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. A positive mindset nurtures healthy self-esteem. To evaluate yourselves without being unnecessarily harsh and to accept criticism without letting it...
Read moreWhy is self-esteem so crucial (Part 1 of 2)? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Why is self-esteem so crucial (Part 1 of 2)? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. Self-esteem is your overall opinion of yourself — how do you perceive your abilities and limitations. We all have both good and bad days. While on some...
Read moreTips on how to spice up my relationship? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
Tips on how to spice up my relationship? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach. I have been a couple’s therapist for over 20 years and one of the things I have noticed is that people stop trying when they are in a long term relationship...
Read moreCan you push through anxiety? Written by a licensed therapist specializing in anxiety in Long Beach.
Can you push through anxiety? Written by a licensed therapist specializing in anxiety in Long Beach. Can you push through anxiety? Anxiety is something that comes from deep within your biological system as a survival response, so it isn’t...
Read moreIs anxiety real? Written by an anxiety therapist in Long Beach
Is anxiety real? Written by an anxiety therapist in Long Beach Many family members of people struggling with anxiety ask this question. And honestly, a lot of people who live with anxiety ask themselves this same question all the time. YES...
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Is online therapy effective? Not only have I seen how effective online therapy is myself, there are many research studies coming out showing that online therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy and in some situations, it is more...
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Is online therapy legit? Written by a legit therapist in Long Beach 🙂 For those of you looking for a one-word answer: YES, online therapy is legit. For many of us, therapy has historically been an in-person thing. However, since COVID, many of...
Read moreThe importance of seeing LGBTQ+ people represented in the media. Written by a LGBTQ+ therapist in Long Beach.
The importance of seeing LGBTQ+ people represented in the media. Written by a LGBTQ+ therapist in Long Beach. The importance of seeing yourself represented in the media (on TV and in movies). While no one can say that all media is good, we can...
Read moreHow can I be supportive of my child if I suspect they are transgender? Written by a trans-friendly therapist in Long Beach.
How can I be supportive of my child if I suspect they are transgender? Written by a trans-friendly therapist in Long Beach. Transgender people have a gender identity or gender expression that differs from the sex that they were assigned at birth...
Read moreA therapists journey. My path from treating trauma, depression and anxiety to communication issues and addiction issues.
A therapists journey. My path from treating trauma, depression and anxiety to communication issues and addiction issues. When asked about what my specialty is, I have difficulty answering that question. I have had such different experiences with...
Read moreHow to recover from the social aspects of living alone during COVID. Tips for coming out of COVID social isolation. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
How to recover from the social aspects of living alone during COVID. Tips for coming out of COVID social isolation. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. The emotional toll for individuals living alone during COVID was devastating for a...
Read moreHow to get back to normal with your spouse after COVID. Written by a couples counselor in Long Beach.
How to get back to normal with your spouse after COVID. Written by a couples counselor in Long Beach. Covid hit us all pretty hard. For people who lived alone, often the loneliness took a toll. For people who were in a relationship, they found...
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