Why Overworking Hurts Your Mental Health and Relationships, and How Can Therapy Help? In today’s hustle culture, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that our worth is tied to our productivity. Being busy is often seen as a badge of honor—signaling ambition, resilience, and dedication. But when does working hard cross the […]

The Unseen Toll of Being ‘The Strong One’: Redefining Success for High-Achieving Women Powerhouse, high-achieving women are remarkable, largely due to their ability to dig deep when things get tough, overcome obstacles, and excel where others quit. High-achieving women are, to a fault, amazing at compensation. A lot of that compensation is coupled with a […]

Why Premarital Counseling Matters: Strengthen Communication and Build a Lasting Partnership So, you’re getting married—congrats! But before you dive into seating charts and honeymoon planning, let’s talk about something that deserves a spot on your wedding to-do list: premarital counseling. Whether you’re planning to do in-person couples therapy in Hermosa Beach, exploring online therapy across California, or just starting to […]

How Having a Baby Changes Your Relationship: Insights from a Couples Therapist Bringing a baby into the world is one of the most profound transitions a couple will ever experience. It’s joyful, exhausting, and often overwhelming—all at once. Many couples are surprised by just how much their relationship changes after having a baby. While some […]

Cross-Cultural Relationships: How Couples Therapy Builds Understanding and Emotional Safety All relationships involve an element of cross-cultural exchange. Even when two people share the same nationality, religion, or ethnicity, they often come from unique families with distinct traditions, values, and ways of viewing the world. For some couples, these differences enrich the relationship, fostering curiosity […]

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 […]

What Is Disorganized Attachment? Disorganized attachment is a concept from developmental psychology—specifically attachment theory—that describes a pattern of insecure bonding that can develop during childhood. This type of attachment often arises from caregiving experiences that are inconsistent, neglectful, or even frightening. Think of it as an internal tug-of-war about closeness. On one hand, there is […]

Exploring the Complexities of Avoidant Attachment in Therapy In the world of relationships and emotional connection, attachment styles reign supreme in shaping how we interact, love, and build bonds. Among these styles, avoidant attachment stands out as particularly intriguing—and often misunderstood. As a therapist in Hermosa Beach working with individuals and couples, I frequently see […]

Exploring the Roots of Anxious Attachment Anxious attachment is a term that often comes up in conversations about relationships and mental health. But what does it really mean? In this article, we’re diving deep into the roots of anxious attachment to help you understand this complex concept. Whether you’re exploring individual therapy, couples therapy, or […]

The Love Tango: Understanding Why Anxious and Avoidant Partners Attract Relationships are wonderfully complex, aren’t they? Especially when it comes to attachment styles. Understanding how these patterns shape our connections can help us build healthier, happier bonds. For anyone navigating love and relationships—or just trying to make sense of their partner’s quirks—understanding attachment styles is […]