I’ve been an LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapist for nearly ten years, and quite often, the topic of age differences comes up with my single queer-identified male clients and quite often is present in the same-sex couples or families I work with. Here are some of my thoughts and ideas in the form of some gay relationship advice. Age differences in gay men in a romantic relationship is a very common phenomenon but is still one that often raises questions or concerns in my clients as

These are my Top 5 Tools For Emotional Intelligence and Communication Skills. We all kind of know what Emotional intelligence (EQ) is -...

Understanding Anxiety and How Psychodynamic Therapy Can Help Anxiety is a common mental health issue that affects millions of people...

Understanding the 5 Stages of a Relationship Have you ever wondered why the honeymoon phase in a relationship feels so magical but...

a 'toxic family environment is where the interactions and dynamics between members are harmful, negative and dysfunctional

Our job as therapists or is not necessarily about managing resistance; our job is actually to help uncover and work through them

In over and under-functioning relationships, it's as if the over-functioning couple takes on all the chronic anxiety of the relationship

'How to focus on yourself in a relationship' is a theme I see frequently in my private practice as a marriage and family therapist. I...

Understanding the pursuer distancer dynamic is easier through the lens of family systems theory, which as a family therapist in Los...

One of the first skills we learn in therapy school is 'how to listen to a client' in a way that communicates that we are trying our...

If you're debating couples counseling, consider taking the 'do we need couples therapy' quiz. It might make things really clear for you.

Updated 1/1/2025 What is a process group? A process group consists of six to eight people who are generally looking to enhance and improve relationships with themselves and others to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life. The group therapist is there to help members find out what gets in the way of achieving this alone. Let me tell you my recurring group nightmare.... Imagine that I'm stepping into my first group therapy session and feeling confident and social. I say he

Here are 50 questions to ask your future spouse and the link to the ChatGPT to make even more

Therapy Check-In Questions are fundamental to sessions yet are often overlooked in the realm of therapy. That being said, I'm hesitant to...

Understanding Neurodivergence: Signs, Diagnosis, and Support Have you ever found yourself feeling a bit out of sync with those around...

If you're considering therapy in West Hollywood, you're taking a significant step toward your mental health goals. However, with with so...

Cognitive Distortions are patterns of thinking that can distort reality, impacting anyone's perception of the world and themselves.

Your window of tolerance refers to your ability to balance and regulate emotional highs and lows. It's like the emotional comfort zone where you can handle various feelings without becoming overwhelmed. In times of stress, widening this window becomes crucial for maintaining mental and emotional well-being. Before you go on, could you do me a favor and check out my anxiety quiz - it's a completely new way to think about how anxiety keeps us trapped - During times of relative

Feelings can be complex and nuanced, sometimes making it difficult to articulate exactly how we feel.The solution that came about in the...

How do you respond when faced with a loved one or someone you care about who is deeply upset? This individual could be a child, a...