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 moreTop reasons regular people look for a therapist to talk to. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Top reasons regular people look for a therapist to talk to. There are many reasons why people seek therapy, and most of those people are very healthy people who want a safe place to heal and/or increase happiness. Getting therapy is a sign of...
Read moreTips for “Finding a therapist near me for anxiety”. Written by a licensed therapist for anxiety in Long Beach.
Tips for “Finding a therapist near me for anxiety”. Anxiety can be hard enough to deal with and having a therapist who you like is key. Here are some tips on finding the right therapist for you (whether it is a therapist near you or an online...
Read moreTips for “Finding a therapist near me for anxiety”. Written by a licensed therapist for anxiety in Long Beach.
Tips for “Finding a therapist near me for anxiety”. Anxiety can be hard enough to deal with and having a therapist who you like is key. Here are some tips on finding the right therapist for you (whether it is a therapist near you or an online...
Read moreIs finding a therapist near me better or is online therapy better so that I can find a specialist easier? A licensed therapists explains some of the pros and cons to online vs in-person therapy.
Is finding a therapist near me better or is online therapy better so that I can find a specialist easier? Pros and cons of online therapy vs in-person therapy Prior to COVID, I would have never thought to do online therapy. I assumed it would be...
Read moreTips for getting through the holidays with family. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
The holidays can be a time of joy and celebration, but for many people, they can also be a source of stress and conflict. If you’re dreading spending time with your family over the holidays, you’re not alone. Here are a few tips to...
Read moreAre mental health therapists supposed to talk about their own life?
Are therapists supposed to talk about their own life? I have had many clients over the years come in for their first session with me talking about how their previous therapists talked about themselves a lot. It could be appropriate or...
Read moreWhy is it so hard to find a mental health therapist near me? Why are all therapist booked?
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...
Read moreI’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 therapy. People talk about calling many different therapists in their search for finding a therapist who is the right fit and no one calls them back. Looking for...
Read moreHow 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 the drastic weight loss is simply something that...
Read moreTips 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 self-esteem to a healthier self-esteem is that they accept that they are important in this...
Read moreTips 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 feelings. Did you know, one of the easiest ways to experience exhaustion is get consumed in the...
Read moreWhat 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 more and more people are accepting that it is better to get help...
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