Navigating Relationship Challenges Through Individual Therapy Relationships can be incredibly fulfilling, but let’s be honest—they can also be really hard. Maybe you keep hitting the same emotional walls or having the same arguments, no matter how much you care. And while couples therapy is a great option for working on things together, individual therapy can […]

How Therapy Can Help You Heal Your Relationship with Your Body When we talk about “body image,” what we’re really exploring is how you see yourself and how you feel about your body, both in a day-to-day sense and more generally throughout your life. It’s more than just looking in the mirror and liking or […]

Explore how healing your inner child can transform your relationships. Therapy in Hermosa Beach helps you build emotional safety and self-trust.

How to Handle Emotionally Immature People: Types and Strategies for Healthier Interactions Emotional immaturity can manifest in various ways, making relationships challenging and draining. From the narcissist to the victim, emotionally immature individuals can exhibit toxic behaviors that can be detrimental to your well-being. In this blog, we will explore the signs of emotional immaturity, […]

Using sex to avoid emotional closeness? Learn how therapy in Hermosa Beach can help you build real intimacy in your relationship.

How to Recognize and Overcome the Need to Save Your Partner We often hear about the savior complex in relationships, but what does it really mean, and how does it impact the people involved? In my work as a therapist in Hermosa Beach, I see this dynamic show up in both individual therapy and couples […]

Fear of being alone can keep you stuck. Therapy in Hermosa Beach helps you build confidence, set boundaries, and find emotional independence.

Perfectionism and Overcoming Feelings of Unworthiness Let’s talk about perfectionism. At first glance, it might seem like a positive thing, right? I mean, who doesn’t want to do their best? But when you take it to the extreme—where you’re constantly chasing some unreachable standard—it starts to mess with your head. We’re talking anxiety, depression, and […]

Understanding Communication Styles: How to Improve Connection Through Better Communication When we talk about couples therapy, the word “communication” comes up a lot. With that in mind, I want to talk about one specific model of communication styles, Virginia Satir’s Model of Communication. This model introduces four distinct communication stress styles: Placater, Blamer, Computer, and […]

Why Did You Play That Role? Understanding Your Family Dynamics and Their Impact on You Family plays a crucial role in shaping individuals’ identities and relationships. I want to explore the significance of family roles, and how they impact individuals. Each family member often assumes a specific role within their family dynamic, and often that […]