Insights from a Relationship Therapist in Beverly Hills

In this article, I break down exactly why fighting over text is so neurobiologically irresistible, what the psychological research shows about how so-called ‘fexting’ slowly drains the connection and joy out of relationships, and describe three concrete skills you can start using right away to stop the bleeding.

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5 Key Questions You Must Ask Before Calling it Quits Holidays can bring out both the best and the worst in romantic relationships. The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve can be especially challenging for couples. Shopping pressures, toxic family dynamics, and increased spending stress can exaggerate already-heated tensions between partners — like a neon sign pointing directly at the most vulnerable fault lines in the couple’s relational foundation. When the emotion

Learn how couples therapy Los Angeles helps partners stop fighting to be “right” and start reconnecting through empathy, teamwork, and trust.

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Observing how your partner approaches gift-giving can provide valuable insight into the strength or weakness of your relationship.

This article provides five simple strategies to help you avoid being overwhelmed by news addiction or social media addiction.

Mourning Under Fire: Managing Misperceptions About Grieving the Death of a Pet

By Philip Lewis, MA, AMFT Given the title of this post, it's no secret I favor using a group approach to psychotherapy. But don't take my...

Whether or not you maintain a growth mindset can make the crucial difference between career success and stagnation.

Three reasons you should seek help.