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Are Happy Relationships the Fountain of Youth? A 75-Year Harvard Study Has the Answer

June 13, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, Therapy in LA, Counseling in LA, how to have a happy life

I have long, LONG been a supporter, cheerleader, proponent, rabble-rouser, whichever term you’d like to use, of the idea of authentic, high-quality, deep relationships. I believe it’s critical to have certain people in your life you can be truly open and emotionally intimate with; those who you feel fully secure with. Whether it’s your partner, ...read more

Filed Under: General counseling, Relationships Tagged With: aging, aging better, connection, deep relationships, how to connect with others, secret to a longer life, secret to happiness, trust, vulnerability, what is the secret to being happy

Recovering from an Affair: Learning How to Cope

June 6, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, marriage therapy in LA, Recover after an affair

You may be in a situation where you have suspected or recently discovered that your partner had an affair. If so, it is more than understandable that this can be a very painful and scary time. Given the circumstance, how could you not be having those feelings? It is certainly true that affairs can happen for a variety of reasons: loneliness, ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Relationships Tagged With: affair, avoid unnecessary feelings, cheating, divorce, don't make any major decisions after an affair, embrace self care after an affair, embrace your feelings, family, having an affair, how to cope after an affair, how to recover after an affair, infidelity, intimacy, listen, marriage, rebuild respect, rebuild trust, recovering after an affair, respect, self care, self care after an affair, separation, trust, what to do after an affair

What It’s Like To Date When You Have Depression

May 25, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

My single clients often seek my advice about dating. Elite Media wanted to explore what it's like to date when you are feeling depressed. I was more than happy to be a contributor to their efforts... Dating is already very much an emotional minefield on a good day. But trying to navigate through the maze of emotions that is dating gets even ...read more

Filed Under: Dating, Individuals

Kissing is Good for Your Health!

May 23, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, Therapy in LA, Kissing is good for your health, relationship advice

Kissing is an integral part of our intimate relationships! Sometimes the art of kissing can sometimes fall by the wayside in the hustle and bustle of life. I call it an art because if I mention a few couples in the movies, you may remember one or more of these scenes... Johnny and Baby in Dirty Dancing on stage during the finale. “Nobody ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Dating, Individuals, Relationships Tagged With: be more connected, boost immune system, burn calories, couples, improve mood, kissing, lower blood pressure, reduce physical pain, relationship advice, what is healthy about kissing, why kissing is good, why should I kiss

7 Reasons to Ask Him Out First

May 16, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, Therapy in LA, Dating help in LA

We’ve experienced a lot of changes to the modern dating world. We now have online dating through various websites and apps, attitudes and customs have shifted and grown, and thanks to social media, our lives are much more visible than we ever were before. And with all of these changes, many singles are understandably feeling an increased level of ...read more

Filed Under: Dating, General counseling, Individuals, Relationships Tagged With: dating, dating help in LA, dating in LA, how do I know if he's interested in me, should I ask him out, shy, therapy in LA, when do I ask him out

7 Signs It May Be Time for a Divorce

May 9, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, marriage therapy in LA, couples therapy in LA, divorce

First thing before we explore this topic. I want you to know that I am a big fan of marriage. So much so that I’ve been married to my wife for over 30 years. I don’t believe that you casually throw away a marriage just because you hit the inevitable speed bumps that even the best of marriages experience. Having said that, there are going to be ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Individuals, Relationships Tagged With: addiction, arguing, divorce, don't want children, finances, how to know when to get a divorce, infidelity, love, marriage counseling, marriage therapy, married for the wrong reasons, signs to get a divorce

13 Reasons to Watch 13 Reasons Why

May 3, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, Therapy in LA, suicide prevention, teen suicide prevention, 13 reasons why, netflix

  A few days ago, I was contacted by a journalist who asked me to comment on the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why. If you aren’t familiar with this production, it is an authentic depiction of what can and has happened when bullying, slut-shaming, body-shaming, betrayal, revenge, and other forms of verbal and physical abuse goes ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Teens Tagged With: 13 reasons why, how to help someone who is depressed, how to help someone who wants to commit suicide, netflix, suicide prevention, teen suicide

12 Signs Your Relationship Is Toxic

April 18, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, Therapy in LA, Relationship therapy in LA, toxic relationship

  Sometimes certain relationships are a challenge. It could be with your partner. A family member. A friend. Your boss. The problem is when this is more than just an occasional disagreement. That happens in the best of relationships. No. This is something quite different. All you know is that your relationship is so bad that you may find ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Relationships Tagged With: 12 signs of a toxic relationship, 12 signs your relationship is toxic, abandonment, anger, borderline personality disorder, bpd, compromise, paranoid, threatening relationship, toxic relationship, unreliable

The X-Plan: How to Help Your Tween or Teen Get Out of a Dangerous Situation

April 11, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, X Plan, Burt Fulks

In general, I like to blog on a weekly basis. And about 98% of the time, I generate the blogs that you see here. But every now and then I come across an idea that can be so very helpful, whether it’s mine or someone else’s, that I naturally want to help spread the word – especially as it relates to the safety and health of our kids. This is ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Parenting, Teens Tagged With: cell phone safety, escape plan for teens, giving kids a way out, parenting, parenting teens, peer pressure, The X plan

Boys Bullying and Teasing Girls: It’s Not Always Physical

April 4, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, Therapy in LA, Help for Teens in LA

In a previous blog, we talked about how 23.7% girls were bullied in a sample size of 12 million + students according to a study by the U.S. Department of Education. The rest of that article went on to talk about girl on girl bullying. But girls aren’t the only perpetrators of relational aggression – or “mean girl”-type social ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Teens Tagged With: boys bullying girls, boys picking on girls, boys spreading rumors, bullying, how girls can deal with boys bullying them, teasing, why do boys pick on girls, why do boys tease girls

Three Steps to Rebuilding Trust

March 28, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, Therapy in LA, how to rebuild trust

What do problems with finances, parenting, and infidelity have in common? Two things. First, they can break a relationship, and second, they all have to do with trust.Each of these hot button areas for couples boils down to a sense of trust or lack thereof. Lack of trust, trust betrayed, and trust taken for granted can lead to the very worst ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Relationships Tagged With: betrayed trust, how to build trust in my partner, how to rebuild trust, how to trust my partner, lack of trust, trust, when trust is betrayed, when trust is ruined

The Brighter Side of Online Dating

March 21, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, Therapy in LA, online dating, better online dating

In a time when a simple Google search will return hundreds of negative opinions about online and app dating sites, I’m here to give you a different perspective. While so many singles complain about apps like Tinder and joke about sites like FarmersOnly.com, online dating wouldn’t be a $2 Billion industry if those same people weren’t actively ...read more

Filed Under: Dating, General counseling, Individuals, Relationships Tagged With: better online dating, how to make online dating better, new to online dating, online dating, online dating tips

Having A Baby – Part 3: Your New Baby Arrives! Let’s Help You By Dispelling 5 Myths About New Parenthood

February 7, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, therapy in LA, counseling for new parents

Congratulations on the birth of your baby! You made it! You have navigated the final weeks of pregnancy and successfully delivered your little one! Your baby is now born. You might very well be thinking - as have millions before you - "Oh, wow! This is really for real!" The first few hours, days, and weeks of life with your child outside the ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Family, Parenting Tagged With: 5 common myths about babies, dad, myths about babies, postpartum depression, siblings with new babies, support system

Having A Baby – Part 2: You’re Pregnant, Congratulations! Now what?!

January 31, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

dr. Gary Brown, therapy in LA, pregnant

Joy. Elation. Fear. Euphoria. Hesitation. Celebration. Anticipation. Anxiety. Love. Confusion. None of these. All of these and more. ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Family Tagged With: feeling overwhelmed in pregnancy, having a baby, sex during pregnancy, what to expect when you're expecting, what to know about having a baby

Having A Baby – Part 1: Questions To Ask Yourself Before Having A Baby

January 24, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, couples therapist in LA, therapist in west LA, questions about having a baby

One of the most exciting and rewarding experiences is when we help bring a new life into the world. Witnessing the birth of a baby is nothing short of miraculous. As the father of three incredible children, I know first-hand what it means to be a parent. And I discovered early on that being a parent doesn’t start with the birth of your baby. It ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Family Tagged With: are we ready to have a baby, having a baby, how do I know I'm ready to have a baby, questions to ask before you have a baby, what do I need to know before I have a baby

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