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Hit the love bullseye
You may have heard the saying, “Shoot at nothing and you’ll hit it every time.” Just as true is, “Hit a bullseye on the wrong target and your score is still zero.” This happens all too often with couples who are [...]
Tech that connects: reminders
I’ve recently been exploring the use of “reminder” apps on smartphones as a tool for change to improve the relationship of the couples I see for couples therapy. As a psychologist, my Orange County tend to be tech savvy and extremely busy people who [...]
Overcome Your Social Media Insecurity with the Help of a Therapist
With social media, people can now easily share moments of their lives with the rest of the world with just a few clicks. Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and SnapChat can be a way for individuals to stay connected [...]
An Orange County Psychologist’s Guide to Taming Your Inner Critic
So what does your inner critic sound like? Angry? Judgmental? Afraid? Anxious? Does it make you feel doubtful, guilty, or ashamed of yourself? Does it shake your confidence so much you hesitate to pursue your dreams? If yes, then it’s time [...]
How a Marriage Counselor Can Turn Infidelity into Opportunity
It’s difficult to find a person whose life has not been impacted by infidelity, whether they know it or not. Most often, affairs are eventually discovered and become a source of a lot of fighting and sadness in a marriage. Not only [...]
Couples Therapy-Three Mistakes Couples Should Avoid During a Conflict
A fight can trigger partners to do and say things they’ll regret later. It’s easy to see from the outside of a conflict that hurting each other through words and action won't help fix the problem. In fact, it only puts [...]