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 To Make Therapy Successful
How To Make Therapy Successful I have been asked by clients how to get the most bang for their buck in therapy. Really, the success of therapy depends on the client. It is your comfort level with the therapist, your level of honesty with...
Read moreShould I Come Out To My Family?
Should I Come Out To My Family? Many people believe that coming out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer in today’s society is an easy process because of the national attention that the LGBTQI community received during the Prop 8 and...
Read moreWhat Does Therapy For Gender Affirming Surgery Involve? (Gender Reassignment Surgery)
What Does Therapy For Gender Affirming Surgery Involve? (Gender Reassignment Surgery) Every person in this world is different, including transgender people; therefore requirements and recommendations for anyone coming to therapy with any issue...
Read moreHow Do You Journal?
How Do You Journal? Journaling is a very personal thing and there are many ideas of how to journal. Write a “Dear Diary” type of journal where you write as though you are telling someone else your story. This gives an easy starting point...
Read moreWhat Is the Difference Between A Therapist And A Life Coach?
What Is the Difference Between A Therapist And A Life Coach? Many people are unsure if they should go see a life coach or a therapist when they have problems in their life. First, it would be important to understand what each does. A therapist is...
Read moreGetting Help With My Depression
Getting Help With My Depression Many people who are depressed lack the energy to come in to therapy to get help. I will be covering some things in this blog that might help you get a handle on your depression. 1. Many people who are sad or...
Read moreDo I Have PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)?
Do I Have PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)? First it is important to identify: What is PTSD?Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can occur when someone (adult or child) is exposed to something that they considered traumatic. Even people who...
Read moreHow Do I Get Through A Trauma
How Do I Get Through A Trauma Before I begin, please be aware that people who have experienced a hate crime, sexual assault/rape, molestation, assault, domestic violence, and/or battery may qualify to receive free therapy. If you call me, I can...
Read moreWhat To Expect: Going Into A First Therapy Appointment
What To Expect: Going Into A First Therapy Appointment Many people wonder what the first session will be like. Unless you have previous experience in therapy, you have probably have been debating for a while whether or not go to in. The first...
Read moreDoes My Therapist Keep My Information Private?
Does My Therapist Keep My Information Private? Limits Of Confidentiality (for adults). Many people go into therapy and they are worried about their privacy. There are only certain circumstances that a therapist is legally allowed to share your...
Read moreWhat Type Of Therapy Do You Use?
What Type Of Therapy Do You Use? One of the most commonly asked questions I get is: What type of therapy (theory) do you use? So I figured that I would add it to my blog. I use several different approaches in working with people. I have had a lot...
Read moreHow Long Will Therapy Take?
How Long Will Therapy Take? I almost didn’t include this question because I didn’t want to sound like a typical therapist who says “it depends” to every question asked. In this case, it really does depend though. In therapy (as in life), there...
Read more