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The Ultimate Guide to Couples Counseling in San Diego

Couples therapy is a good way for married couples, cohabitating couples, and engaged couples to work through communication challenges in a safe, structured environment. Relationship counseling is not just for solving big problems; it can also be a great way to prevent future challenges to your mental wellness.  Are you

How Spying on Your Partner’s Devices Can Ruin Your Relationship

As technology becomes a bigger part of everyone’s lives, spying on significant others is becoming more and more common.  While you may be tempted to see whether or not your partner is up to no good, snooping can wind up ruining your relationship. As a San Diego marriage counseling therapist, as

What is Social Anxiety Disorder and How Can I Overcome It?

It is a well-known fact that most people get nervous before a big speech or presentation in front of a large group of people. In fact, the majority of people do not consider themselves “good” public speakers. So when does shyness and nervousness turn into an actual phobia? Where is

Over-Using Devices can Interfere with Intimacy in a Relationship

Your marriage, like all others, will have its bumps in the road during which you and your spouse will not feel as close to one another. Typically, these are short-lived stints and you two will resume your bond. However, there are certain types of disharmony that tell you it’s time

6 Signs It’s Time for Marriage Counseling

Your marriage, like all others, will have its bumps in the road during which you and your spouse will not feel as close to one another. Typically, these are short-lived stints and you two will resume your bond. However, there are certain types of disharmony that tell you it’s time

Marriage Myths: Unconditional Love or Nothing

A largely perpetuated marriage myth is that a marriage must be founded and reinforced with unconditional love or the marriage is doomed. This slippery slope of thinking allows free reign of unchecked damaging thoughts and behaviors to run rampant in your marriage that will result in resentment and disconnection. How

I Think I Just Had My First Panic Attack! What Do I Do?

As a psychotherapist I know that panic attacks are frightening. People often describe the experience as feeling like they’re having a heart attack. Others experience an overwhelming feeling of impending doom. If you think you’ve experienced your first panic attack, you may be wondering what to do next. First, let’s take a

There is No Right or Wrong Way to Grieve

A common misconception concerning the process of grieving is that it is associated with the loss of an important person in your life. However, the pains of grief can be experienced over any major loss, such as the death of a pet, ending of a romantic relationship or friendship, divorce, loss of

It’s Never Too Late to Move Forward from Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse is a trauma that greatly affects your life on many levels, but the extent of its impact depends upon your coping tools. Regardless of how long you have been battling with the terrible ordeal you suffered, a licensed, extensively trained and significantly experienced trauma counselor can guide you

How Virtual Affairs Can Be as Dangerous as Actual Physical Affairs

Virtual affairs, also known as online affairs, are often viewed as harmless indulgences, because physical interactions do not take place. These virtual affairs can begin from an ad placed in the personals section, through a dating app or a social media account with someone the individual knows. Typically, these affairs