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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Finding Help with Depression It can be tough to feel sad, tired, irritable, and unsociable on a daily basis, yet that is what a growing number of people are being forced to do. Depression is not easy to treat, as both medication and strength of...
Read moreWhy do people go to therapy?
Why do people go to therapy? People go to therapy for a variety of reasons. There is a range of reasons for people to come in for therapy, however the thing that I see across all client is a desire to become their best self. It inspires me...
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How To Deal With In-Laws Over The Holidays Who Don’t Like You Since the days of vaudeville, there have been millions of jokes regarding in-laws. “When my mother-in-law comes to town, I go on the town.” Unfortunately in many cases these...
Read moreWhat Can I Expect from Therapy For Gender Reassignment Surgery?
What Can I Expect from Therapy For Gender Reassignment Surgery? No two people are exactly alike, and no two people seeking therapy will have exactly the same issues, the same goals, or work toward their goals in exactly the same way. Take two...
Read moreGetting The Most Out Of Therapy
Getting The Most Out Of Therapy Many of my clients have busy lives and will often ask me how they can get the most value for their time in therapy. I always tell them that what they put in will determine how much they get back out. The more open...
Read moreOffering help to your child who was sexually abused. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Offering help to your child who was sexually abused. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. One of the biggest keys in the recovery of a child who has been molested is how you respond to their sexual abuse. You need to let your child know...
Read moreHow To Put Your Child In Time Out
How To Put Your Child In Time Out There are times when kids need a time out, but getting them to stay there or actually have them go in the first place can become hard to manage. It is easy for frustration to kick in, and in those moments, you...
Read moreDealing With A Bipolar Spouse
Dealing With A Bipolar Spouse Bipolar Disorder Explained: Bipolar Disorder can manifest itself in a number of different ways, but in general, it is usually periods of extreme highs followed by periods of extreme lows. There are other disorders...
Read moreHow to Deal With A Partner With Anger Issues
How to Deal With A Partner With Anger Issues In order for anger issues to be dealt with properly, the person experiencing them has to deal with them on their own. As a spouse, you can help them find a therapist or anger management group, but the...
Read moreWhy successful people seek therapy.
Why successful people seek therapy. We all too often make the mistake of believing that successful people don’t have the same sorts of problems that everyone else has. We assume they are happy, have a great marriage, great kids, and have no need...
Read moreWhat Is Premarital Therapy?
What Is Premarital Therapy? There are several things that can happen in premarital therapy. One of the first things it does is to help the couple see the positives in their relationship and to build a solid foundation. This allows trust to...
Read moreI am gay, can I request a gay therapist?
I am gay, can I request a gay therapist? Absolutely! Many therapists are very supportive of the gay and lesbian community and can be quite effective at helping those in our community. That being said, there is a great deal of discrimination...
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