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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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’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...
Read moreHow to Support Someone Who Has an Eating Disorder
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...
Read moreTips to improving your self-esteem. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
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...
Read more7 Tips for living with ADD and ADHD. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
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...
Read moreHow to Unwind When Working From Home? Written By A Therapist In Long Beach.
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...
Read moreTips on easing your anxiety in a world of social media.
Tips on easing your anxiety in a world of social media. Welcome to the future; the new age, where the world is connected from the palm of your hand. Busy, busy, busy is the theme of the average American. When we feel connected through social...
Read moreWhat are boundaries and why are boundaries important? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
What are boundaries and why are boundaries important? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. Boundaries are limits that you set with other people in your life. This includes family, friends, co-workers and even includes...
Read moreWhy is self-esteem so crucial (Part 2 of 2)? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Why is self-esteem so crucial (Part 2 of 2)? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. A positive mindset nurtures healthy self-esteem. To evaluate yourselves without being unnecessarily harsh and to accept criticism without letting it...
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