Understanding Workaholism: A Psychotherapist's Perspective
Workaholism goes beyond simply working long hours or being dedicated to your job. It's an emotional dependence on work that can be as powerful and destructive as any other addiction.
Anxious Avoidant Attachment: Why the Cycle Happens (And How to Break It)
The anxious-avoidant trap isn't a character flaw. It's two nervous systems reacting to each other's deepest fear. Here's how to spot it and how couples break it.
EMDR Tools and Techniques: Beyond the Wand
While many associate EMDR with the iconic wand used for bilateral stimulation, the field has evolved to encompass a wide array of tools and techniques.
Are You an HSP, Empath, or Both?
Two terms that often come up in these discussions are "Highly Sensitive Person" (HSP) and "Empath". While these labels can overlap, they describe distinct experiences of sensitivity. Let's dive into what each means.
Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Coping Strategies: Your Emergency Reset Kit
Discover your inner strength as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) with our comprehensive guide to coping strategies.
10 Signs You're in a Codependent Relationship
Are you constantly putting others' needs before your own? Do you struggle with setting boundaries or saying "no"? You might be caught in a codependent relationship.
What Is Resentment? Why It Builds in Relationships and How to Stop It
Don't let resentment poison your love. Find practical tips and professional support to overcome relationship challenges.
Neuroscience-Powered Love: Rewire Your Brain for Stronger Relationships
I want to share some insights on how understanding interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) can transform your partnership and rewire your brain for lasting love.
8 Coping Tips for Managing Depression and Taming the Inner Critic as an Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), navigating the complexities of life can be overwhelming, especially when struggling with depression and a harsh inner critic. Learn practical strategies for managing depression, taming the inner critic, and cultivating self-compassion.
Simple Self-Care Routines for Busy Hermosa Beach Residents
As we head into the summer months, I want to remind my fellow community members of the incredible self-care opportunities right at our fingertips in Hermosa Beach.
Unhealthy Internet Usage: Understanding, Assessment, and Intervention
Unhealthy Internet Usage is something that has fascinated me recently. Learn if you have Unhealthy Internet Usage and what to do about it.
Overcoming Jealousy in Relationships: Tips & Tricks from a Couples Therapist
Feeling a little jealous in your relationship? Don't worry; it's a perfectly normal emotion that we all experience from time to time. Learn some tips and tricks to deal with jealousy in a healthy way.
Unlocking the Stress Cycle: Top 7 Therapy Tips
As a Hermosa Beach psychotherapist, I’m sharing 7 tips that can help you relieve stress, anxiety and burnout….
Empty Nest Transition: Facing Midlife Changes as a Couple
As your last child leaves the nest, waves of emotion may wash over you - from sadness to pride, loneliness to relief. This major life transition strikes a bittersweet chord for many coupled parents. Learn how to cope with this practical empty nester guide.
Does Couples Therapy Work? 7 Myths That Keep Couples From Starting
Does couples therapy work? Seven common myths that keep couples from starting, what actually helps, and what couples therapy costs at Lisa Chen & Associates in Hermosa Beach, Pasadena and online across California.
Can EMDR help overcome the fear of public speaking?
Can EMDR help you overcome the fear of public speaking? Let’s find out.
Quality Time Starved? How to Nurture Closeness as a Busy Couple
Too busy and feel disconnected from your partner? Revive closeness with couples therapy in Hermosa Beach.
Find the Right Therapy Rhythm: How Often Should You See a Therapist?
Embarking on the journey of therapy can raise many questions, particularly around the frequency of sessions. Find the answers to your questions.
Perfectionism and Overachievement: Finding the Sweet Spot
Perfectionists, this one's for you. Understand the line between healthy and unhealthy perfectionism. Redefine success on your own terms.
A Therapist's Guide to Healing from Affairs: Helping Couples Get Past Infidelity
We live in a society that strongly endorses fidelity, where affairs are seen as a violation of trust. And yet research shows up to 25% of married couples experience infidelity at some point. As a therapist and marriage counselor specializing in affairs in Los Angeles, CA, I've witnessed...