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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Why is it so hard to find a therapist near me? Why are all therapist booked? I gotten so many calls over the past 2 years with people saying “I have literally called 20 therapists near me and none of them call me back”. It is important to...
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I’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...
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How 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...
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Tips 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...
Read moreTips to getting through a panic attack. Tips from a licensed mental health therapist in Long Beach.
Tips 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...
Read moreWhat does it actually feel like to take mental health medication?
What 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...
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7 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...
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How 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...
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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...
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How to Find a Gay Friendly Therapist Widespread discrimination has led many people in the gay community to avoid getting therapy. Many of those who do seek therapy find it helpful to see a therapist who is also a part of the community. When...
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Do I have to find a therapist near me? Written by a therapist in Long Beach First let me give you an insight about therapists: Most of us are not tech savvy. Prior to COVID, it was almost a requirement to find a therapist near you because most...
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What is Brainspotting? Brainspotting is a therapy technique that can help resolve many different issues. Some of the issues brainspotting can help with include trauma, complex PTSD, performance anxiety, general anxiety, grief over a divorce or...
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