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 Long Should You Wait for a Marriage Proposal?
How Long Should You Wait for a Marriage Proposal? You’ve been with your partner for a number of years and have dropped hints that you would love to see an engagement ring in your future. Time passes, and no proposal is forthcoming, which...
Read moreFree therapy for victims of crime
Free therapy for victims of crime PART ONE: If you have been a victim of a violent crime it is possible for you to receive free therapy. This isn’t a complete list, but some examples of violent crimes include: domestic violence (emotional abuse...
Read moreGay Clubs Are Sanctuary of Safety, Acceptance
Gay Clubs Are Sanctuary of Safety, Acceptance Back in June of 2016, the tragedy at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub struck a deep chord with people all over the country. The passionate debate over gun control was reignited. A once peaceful community was...
Read moreDo therapists go to therapy?
Do therapists go to therapy? A therapist’s role generally involves giving clients tools to make decisions, a therapist might be helping clients through trauma, depression, childhood issues, help a client weigh the pros and cons of decisions they...
Read moreHow do I explain a gay family member to my kids?
How do I explain a gay family member to my kids? A lot of people seem to have this question, however typically kids are okay with what their parents are okay with. So, unless they ask, you don’t have to explain it. If you were going to visit...
Read moreWhy does therapy cost so much?
Why does therapy cost so much? Unlike other professions, most therapists can’t be effective as a therapist seeing 40 hours of clients per week. Even though most therapists see clients for 45 or 50 minutes per session, this doesn’t mean that...
Read moreHow can I be happier in my marriage and stop fighting? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
How can I be happier in my marriage and stop fighting? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach. I write tips all the time in my blog for relationships based on questions I have gotten from clients, from people who call in with questions, and...
Read moreIs my wife really depressed? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Is my wife really depressed? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. Often times when I have a client who doesn’t understand their spouse’s depression, I explain it to them using the analogy of money. If your wife is depressed think of it...
Read moreHow do I have the sex talk with my gay child? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
How do I have the sex talk with my gay child? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach. I will be giving information to consider for not only gay kids, but for all kids. I get this question a lot from parents who have a child who is in the...
Read moreHow to Decide When to Argue and When to Let Go. Written by a licensed couples therapist in Long Beach.
How to Decide When to Argue and When to Let Go. Written by a licensed couples therapist in Long Beach. When you’re in a relationship, little annoyances can lead to big arguments. While some things are definitely worth bringing up and trying to...
Read moreWhy do I have to ask my partners permission all the time
Why do I have to ask my partners permission all the time Before you continue reading, it is very important for you to know that if you are afraid to talk to your partner because they yell at you, humiliate you, purposely embarrass you, make you...
Read moreDo I have a phone addiction?
Do I have a phone addiction? I can’t answer in a blog post if you have an addiction or not, but if you feel like you have to look at your phone every time it pings or rings, please consider some of the below: Be Smart About Setting Cell...
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