You may be struggling in one or several situations that, for whatever reasons, are not improving as you hoped they would. When times like this happen, our ability to handle some of the problems of life may not be enough. Try asking yourself these questions: Are you losing sleep, feeling anxious, sad, frustrated, confused, angry, ashamed, withdrawn, helpless, or even hopeless?
Are you feeling just plain stuck and tired of suffering? Again, nobody's immune to these times in our lives when things aren't going the way we hoped for. It really doesn't matter if you are single, in a relationship, married, a stay-at-home parent, a student, a rising or established professional, or a top executive.
Are you feeling just plain stuck and tired of suffering? Again, nobody's immune to these times in our lives when things aren't going the way we hoped for. It really doesn't matter if you are single, in a relationship, married, a stay-at-home parent, a student, a rising or established professional, or a top executive.
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years in private practice. I hold two advanced degrees: a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I attended California State University as an undergraduate, and attended the University of California at Los Angeles; the University of Southern California: and Goddard College for my graduate studies.
Many people of all ages have had similar life experiences to your's and felt much of what you may be feeling right now. You've already taken a courageous first step by being here. It is also perfectly understandable that you're going to have doubts, some fear, and many questions along the way. I want to help make the next steps easier for you.
If you are single, you may or may not want to be in a committed relationship. If you are, there are many questions that you may be asking right now. What type of person would I like to be with? How can I find that person? How to deal with rejection? How to deal with someone accepting me for who I am?! What should I do if they stop calling?
Our romantic relationships can be some of the most rewarding relationships of our lives. When things are truly going well, we feel happy, fulfilled, and grateful for our partners. We look forward to spending time with our partner whether dating, living together, engaged, or married. Of course, as with all relationships, things don't always go the way we hope or planned.
Adolescence is certainly a unique time in your life. It is the midway point between being a child and an adult. This period of your growth can be really intense at times, very confusing, and sometimes overwhelming. You're not alone and even if you're feeling alone, you don't have to be.
If you are experiencing emotional pain and conflict, there are usually additional reasons that may be stressful such as: anxiety about certain people or situations; trouble communicating with your parents or a sibling; academic challenges at school; struggling in your relationships with friends; feeling misunderstood; feeling lonely or withdrawn; not sure how to express your needs; or sudden changes in your mood.
If you are experiencing emotional pain and conflict, there are usually additional reasons that may be stressful such as: anxiety about certain people or situations; trouble communicating with your parents or a sibling; academic challenges at school; struggling in your relationships with friends; feeling misunderstood; feeling lonely or withdrawn; not sure how to express your needs; or sudden changes in your mood.
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Kimmy Ann
Apr 07, 2021
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Gary is absolutely amazing!! I am forever grateful for the help he has given me. He is one of the kindest and most empathic people I have ever met. I've seen other therapists before, but none of them have had the same effect that Gary has had on my life. Gary is by far the most compassionate, understanding, and honest therapist I've worked with and his approach to therapy is delivered in a way that makes me feel heard, reassured, and safe. He's so easy to talk to– I feel comfortable discussing anything and everything with him, from relationships to work and everything in between. I look forward
Relationships Redefined
Jun 30, 2020
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Dr. Brown is an amazing, warm therapist who instantly puts you at ease and ensures the safety in your work together, while addressing and moving deeply in therapeutic work. Dr. Brown addresses both the emotional and intellectual work fluidly, which not everyone is capable of doing. His curiosity and compassion comes readily in his work with individuals and couples. As a therapist myself, I would highly recommend working with him.
Patti P. Everett
Aug 10, 2018
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I came to Dr. Brown at a very low point in my life: I was in a bad relationship, and was transitioning from my identity as a college student to my first serious job. Luckily for me, Gary came into my life at just the right time, and helped me deal with childhood issues, learn to know myself better, and guided me into understanding what I wanted out of life. I was able to see that the choices were mine to make. I was then able to make a healthy and appropriate relationship choice and ultimately have a happy marriage. I credit Dr. Brown's skills, insights and patience
to having made it possible
to having made it possible
