How To Approach Back To School Anxiety
Going back to school can be exciting for most children, but it can also bring feelings of anxiety. This is completely normal, even for children who typically thrive in social situa
What Your Favorite Season Might Say About You
Whether you love soaking up the sun while lounging by the pool, or bundling up in layers by a warm, toasty fire, your favorite season can reveal more than just your preferred weath
The Psychological Benefits of Traveling
Everyone needs a break now and then and with the arrival of summer there is no better time to take some time off. As a therapist in the Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach area, I fr
How To Raise Good Kids
With the convenience and availability of technology and other gadgets in our current society, the way we raise children has changed drastically. Old parenting methods that ensured
How to Calm an Anxious Child
At some point in our lives, we have all experienced the unpleasantness of anxiety. Based on our own personal experiences with anxiety, we also know how difficult it can be to effec
Five Signs of Emotional Intelligence
Many of us have looked back at some of our past decisions and wondered why, or wished we hadn’t acted in a certain way. Most likely those times that we look back on with regret w
The Psychology Of Astrology
It’s common for people to seek guidance when they’re unsure of what action to take or when they have no idea what’s going to happen in their lives when they wake up the next
Living The Life You Want
All of us want our lives to matter and to be happy and successful in all that we do. Many people think that they must fully immerse themselves in their careers in order to find the
The Perks of Paying It Forward
As a counselor in Hermosa Beach, I deal with plenty of clients who have a variety of needs when it comes to our therapy sessions. No matter how different their particular condition
Edward Deci’s Findings on Need Fulfillment and Motivation
As a therapist in Hermosa Beach, clients often come see me to address a variety of issues around motivation, or in many cases, a lack thereof. Motivation is a critical factor in ho