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 more6 tips for making your relationship work. Written by a therapist who specializes in couples therapy.
6 tips for making your relationship work In the 25+ years I have been doing couples therapy, I have learned that people continually grow in their life and if their relationship doesn’t grow with them, then it is more likely to encounter...
Read moreI’ve called 20 therapists, why aren’t any therapists near me calling me back? Here are some tips to find a mental health therapist (written by a licensed therapist).
I get this question a lot when people are calling to book a new appointment for therapy. People talk about calling many different therapists in their search for finding a therapist who is the right fit and no one calls them back. Looking for...
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 moreHow to Support Someone Who Has an Eating Disorder
While people with eating disorders go out of their way to hide that they have a problem, it will eventually start to be noticed by friends and family. This is especially true with anorexia, where the drastic weight loss is simply something that...
Read moreTips to improving your self-esteem. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
I have been a therapist in Long Beach for over 25 years. One of the things that I observe in people who are working on self-esteem who transition from low self-esteem to a healthier self-esteem is that they accept that they are important in this...
Read moreTips to getting through a panic attack. Tips from a licensed mental health therapist in Long Beach.
Having an anxiety attack (also known as panic attack) is difficult. The flooding of emotions can be traumatic; causing depletion and hopeless feelings. Did you know, one of the easiest ways to experience exhaustion is get consumed in the...
Read moreWhere does social anxiety come from? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Social Anxiety can stem from a multitude of things. A lot of times it comes from worrying about what others might think of you. It can cause fear, concern, even the jitters in some cases. But one thing that is important to remember is that...
Read moreWhat does it actually feel like to take mental health medication?
A big reason that people who are prescribed medication for a mental health issue end up not taking the medication is because of a mental road block set up by society. Although more and more people are accepting that it is better to get help...
Read more7 Tips for living with ADD and ADHD. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
When I am writing about ADD and ADHD, I usually assume that the person who has ADD/ADHD isn’t going to have the attention to finish reading the information. This isn’t because they don’t want to finish it, it is because of a disorder they have...
Read moreHow to Unwind When Working From Home? Written By A Therapist In Long Beach.
While working from home is a dream job for many, it can be quite hectic. The laptop at your bedroom side table entices you during sleep hours, and you may not get to enjoy the separate nature of work and life. It’s almost like a paradox...
Read moreWhat to do after you have been caught cheating. 5 tips to repair your relationship – Written by a couple’s therapist in Long Beach.
Oftentimes when a partner is caught cheating, they don’t know how to go about rebuilding the relationship and so they often make the situation even worse with their words and actions. As a couple’s therapist in Long Beach, I have worked for over...
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? 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. Plan date nights: What is a date? A wife might...
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