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 moreSelf-care tip #2: How do I improve my self-care and self-esteem? Tips from a licensed therapist.
Self-care tip #2: How to improve my self-care and self-esteem. Self-care and self-esteem are often highly linked. If you have low self-esteem, you are much less likely to prioritize your own self-care. Watch this video for tips on improving...
Read moreSelf-care tips from a licensed therapist
Self-care tips from a licensed therapist Self-care is important to overall happiness in life. That being said, it is often the first on the chopping block when life gets busy. Generally, when someone neglects their self-care for long...
Read moreHow to make friends
How to make friends Whether you have just moved to a new place, you are an introvert who wants more friends, you feel socially awkward so you don’t have friends, or for whatever other reason you might be looking to meet new friends, here are some...
Read more6 tips to deal with my ADHD spouse. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
6 tips to deal with my ADHD spouse. When your ADHD spouse continually says they will do something (like chores) and then they don’t do it, the frustration experienced by spouses of ADHD people can be build up to an unmanageable...
Read moreTips to keeping my New Year’s Resolution. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Tips to keeping my New Year’s Resolution: Set goals that are realistic and obtainable: Instead of making a goal of “get healthy”, make a goal of “I will walk 30 minutes 3 times per week”. Instead of making the goal “I want to lose weight”, set...
Read more6 tips to finding a new therapist who has openings. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
6 tips to finding a new therapist who has openings. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. Finding the right therapist who is actually accepting new clients can be one of the most difficult steps in your mental health journey. Here are 6...
Read moreIs stress ruining your relationship? 5 tips to manage stress so it doesn’t end your relationship. Written by a licensed couples therapist in Long Beach.
Is stress ruining your relationship? 5 tips to manage stress so it doesn’t end your relationship. Written by a licensed couples therapist in Long Beach. How to manage stress so it doesn’t ruin your relationship: What is stress? Stress...
Read moreHow to find the right therapist for what I need?
How to find the right therapist for what I need? I get a lot of calls from people asking how to find the right therapist and also how to find a therapist who will actually call them back. Watch this video to learn how to find the right...
Read more5 tips to get through the holidays with family
5 tips to get through the holidays: Even though the holidays are supposed to be a relaxing time where you get to connect with family, it is often stressful and anxiety provoking. Here are some things to consider that may help you through this...
Read moreHow to stop anxiety. Written by a therapist in Long Beach who specializes in anxiety treatment.
How to stop anxiety If you feel trapped in your anxiety, feel like your about to have a heart attack and/or feel like you are “going crazy”, you may have anxiety. “Crazy” isn’t a therapeutic word and it isn’t anywhere in the diagnostic manual...
Read moreHow to stand up for myself? Info from a local therapist in Long Beach.
How to stand up for myself? Many people don’t know how to set boundaries for themselves without seeming harsh. Here is some info on boundary setting from a local therapist in Long beach who is licensed. CLICK HERE to watch. If you live in...
Read moreWhat is mindfulness? Video by a local therapist in Long Beach.
What is mindfulness? I am a local mental health therapist in Long Beach. CLICK HERE to hear what mindfulness is and why mindfulness can help you. Research has shown that mindfulness helps anxiety, helps depression, and helps many other issues...
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