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 can I support my child who I think is transgender but hasn’t come out to me yet? Written by a LGBTQI therapist in Long Beach.
Supporting your child is one of the most important parts of being a parent. Whether it’s their goals, their daily drama, or the very essence of who they are, children and teens flourish when they know their parents have their back. This holds...
Read moreTips for teens who want to talk to their parents about a new relationship.
How to talk to your parents about your new relationship when you are a teen: This blog post is geared towards teens who have supportive (non-abusive) parents. If you believe that your parents are abusive, it would be a very good idea to talk to...
Read moreWhen to call it quits with a family member when they only bring negative to your life.
Despite your best intentions, there are always going to be negative people who come into your life at one point or another. The sooner you can rid yourself of that negativity the better (which does not always mean cutting someone out of your...
Read moreHow to improve communication in my relationship?
Keeping your side of the street clean in relationships: I talk a lot about “keeping your side of the street clean”. What I mean by this is that if you were on a reality TV show and there was a camera and audio on YOU but no one else, behave so...
Read moreHow To Stop Your Child From Crying Before School
Do you have a child who complains of being ill or breaks into tears every morning before they are due to go to school? One of the most common questions I am asked by parents is about how they can handle this sort of situation. Their child will...
Read moreHow Do I Find A Therapist
How Do I Find A Therapist A lot of people head to the therapist’s office believing that they have made the right choice. They will feel comfortable in their session, but will ultimately leave feeling as though they got little out of it. Part of...
Read moreHow Do I Find A Therapist That Is Right For Me?
How Do I Find A Therapist That Is Right For Me? What is it that is important to you when looking for a therapist? Is it that they are a similar age than you? Older than you? Do you want someone who has kids? Someone who is married or single? Ask...
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 moreWill Therapy Work?
Will Therapy Work? This isn’t a question that can be easily answered, as success also depends on a variety of factors. The number 1 factor is your willingness to change. It’s one thing to say that you are ready to change, and quite another to...
Read moreHow Long Will Therapy Take?
How Long Will Therapy Take? This question almost didn’t make the cut, simply because no-one wants to hear “it depends” and I’m not one to give vague answers. The reality is that there is no easy answer to this question, and it really does depend...
Read moreHow To Get My Partner To Listen To Me
How To Get My Partner To Listen To Me Most people I talk to believe that getting someone to listen can only happen when the other person learns to be patient, less self-centered, and understanding of what is being said. I do not believe this, and...
Read moreWhat Type Of Therapy Do You Use At Long Beach Therapy?
What Type Of Therapy Do You Use At Long Beach Therapy? Since this is the question I am perhaps asked most often, I thought it would be a good idea to answer it, as well as a few others that are frequently asked. Although I use a number of...
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