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
The Psychology of Gambling
Gambling can quickly become more than a source of entertainment for many people, as it is often extremely addictive and irresistible. People who have addictive tendencies are more
The Ocean’s Calming Effects
Those of us who live by the ocean are very lucky, for more reasons than simply the physical beauty of it. Â As a Manhattan Beach and South Bay therapist, as well as an ocean enthus
Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolutions
What’s become just as common as a Christmas tree and gifts on Christmas are New Year’s resolutions on New Year’s Day. It’s likely that you have a New Year’s resolution, b
Love Or Just The Idea Of Love – Which One Are You In Love With?
When we find ourselves swept up in a romance, sometimes it can be hard to distinguish between genuine feelings of love for the person and clinging to the idea of being “in loveâ€
Mental Health Resolutions for the New Year
Sometimes with the coming of the New Year, people begin to feel more stressed and anxious. On the other hand, this can also be a very exciting and inspirational time when you can d
Creating A Cohesive Holiday Gathering
The holidays are upon us, and with this can come the stress of planning or attending holiday parties. My belief is that the holiday season should be joyous, and in order to make th
Implementing New Habits Without The Stress
It is not just at the start of the New Year that we find ourselves setting goals and resolving to improve ourselves. While incorporating new habits into our lives is a positive t
How To Cope With Unemployment & Job Loss
Being unemployed can be one of the more difficult experiences people go through. If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, anger, fear, or depression, you are not alone. These are s
Election Stress: You’re Not Alone
Been feeling a little anxious recently? An underlying sense of stress following you throughout your day? A sense of dread anytime you turn on the news? It turns out, you aren’