Based on my many years of working with couples, the 3 most common issues that come up in therapy are: …
How Laughter Brings Us Together
New research suggests that people who laugh together like each other more. Victor Borge once wrote, “Laughter is the closest …
How to Stay Empathic without Suffering So Much
What happens when we feel empathy for another person? What are you feeling when that chronically anxious student sinks further …
What is A Marriage and Family Therapist?
The term Marriage and Family Therapy is inherently somewhat confusing. Do we not deal with issues outside of the marriage …
Do Women Really Show Their Emotions More Than Men?
It’s a stereotype that has improved a little over the years but still persists: women are more emotionally expressive than …
My Passion: Working With Couples
I’m an extremely fortunate therapist who’s able to do exactly what he’s passionate about: Couples Counseling Burlingame (or Relationship Therapy). …
Is Therapy Just Talk?
Psychotherapy is often referred to as talk therapy where the client and therapist’s primary means of interaction is talking. But …
Regardless of one’s background, we all have life challenges to overcome
One question I get asked a lot is: “When should one ask for professional help?” As a psychotherapist, I’ve had …
How A Sweet Rice Dish Connects A Woman To Her History
I have always found it difficult to explain my family’s syncretic faith traditions to both white Americans and to other …
Acceptance Vs. Agreement
Regardless of the nature of a personal relationship, be it parent/child, husband/wife, close friends, etc, acceptance plays a critical role …