logo


(310) 208-3105
DrGaryBrown@gmail.com

Gary Brown

  • Home
  • About
  • Services
    • Individuals
    • Couples
    • Adolescents
    • Parenting Coaching
  • Appointment Request
  • Articles
    • Couples
    • Dating
    • Family
    • Foundations of Love
    • General counseling
    • Individuals
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
    • Teens
  • Media
  • Contact

Postpartum Anxiety: What It Is and Tips to Help You Cope

October 2, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

Postpartum Anxiety. Postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, anxiety, mental health, parenting, family counseling, new mom, new family, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, couples counseling, DrGaryLATherapist

I frequently receive referrals of clients from pediatricians and OBGYN's. One of the most common reasons is that their patient has reported feeling somewhat depressed and/or anxious, post-delivery. Most everyone is familiar with postpartum depression. However, we don’t often hear about postpartum anxiety, which is a condition that can lead to ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Parenting Tagged With: anxiety, baby, couples counseling, Dr. Gary Brown, DrGaryLATherapist, family, family counseling, individual therapy, infant, Los Angeles therapist, mental health, new family, new mom, parenting, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, relationship therapy, stress

Teaching Kids Manners: 22 Things Your Child Can Learn Before They Turn 12

September 5, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

parenting, manners, kids, children, family therapy, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

First things first. Disclaimer: there are no perfectly mannered children. There are no perfect parents. If your child is older than 10, and they haven’t mastered the following manners, that’s ok. You’re here and it’s never too late for them to learn. Naturally, the sooner the better but this isn’t about parent shaming. It’s about kids and parents ...read more

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: children, family therapy, how to raise responsible children, kids, manners, parenting, respect

How Helicopter Parenting Impacts a Child’s Confidence

August 21, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brown, Therapy in LA, helicopter parenting

Parenting is… hard. As the father of three, I get it. Issues with parenting can occur anytime and anywhere – morning, evening, middle of the night, at home, while driving, in your local mall. Parental anxiety and the conflicts which emerge from it can pose real problems for parents and children. In addition, our role as parents has many ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Parenting Tagged With: anxiety, confidence, confidence in children, helicopter parenting, How Helicopter Parenting Impacts a Child’s Confidence, how to raise confident kids, parent, parenting

How to Create the Best Possible First Day Back to School for Your Child…and You!

August 7, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

Back to School Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, relationship therapy

Parents, before you start doing your celebration dance with the kids going back to school, make sure you have your ducks in order, physically, mentally and emotionally, so both you and the kids are prepared before the first big day. And I know many of you may have already gone back to school, but it’s never too late to have these conversations ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Parenting, Teens Tagged With: anxiety, back to school, bullying, child, children, fear, kids, organize, resilience, school, sleep, social skills

13 More Reasons: Understanding Teenage Depression and How You Can Help

May 15, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

13 Reasons Why - Season 2

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.   If you are a parent of a teenager, then you most likely have heard of last year’s groundbreaking Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why. The general topics revolved around teen stress, anxiety, depression, and self-harm. If you are a parent who would like to learn more, I highly recommend that you ...read more

Filed Under: Parenting, Teens Tagged With: 13 reasons why, depression, parenting, suicide, teens

6 Tips to Help Your High Schooler With Senioritis

March 27, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

    The college application process is over, Spring Break is upon us, prom is around the corner and graduation is quickly approaching for our high school seniors. After 12 or more years in school, they are almost done and as they hunch over their laptops to complete their final projects and take their final exams. They can feel ...read more

Filed Under: Parenting, Teens Tagged With: college, graduation, parenting, senioritis, stress, teenager

Is Chronic Conflict Ruining Your Marriage…and Your Kids?

March 20, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

Couples, fighting, arguing, marriage, divorce, parenting, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

    Every relationship has conflict. Whether it’s about which way the toilet paper should roll, sexual issues, or if it’s about financial disagreements or politics, they are bound to happen. However, living in a state of constant conflict is another matter altogether. Living this way can be a very painful experience for everyone ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Family, Parenting Tagged With: arguing, children, couples, couples counseling, divorce, domestic violence, Dr. Gary Brown, DrGaryLATherapist, family, fighting, individual therapy, Los Angeles therapist, marriage, parenting, relationship therapy, separation

Anxiety in the Age of Social Media: What to Do for You & Your Family

October 3, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Anxiety, Social Media, families, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

Is social media ruining our relationships and causing anxiety and depression in our teens and tweens? My wife and I were lucky enough to raise our three children before the age of social media, but the studies I’m reading on the negative and dangerous effects that social media is having on the development of children’s and teenagers social ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Individuals, Parenting, Teens Tagged With: anxiety, bullying, bullying on social media, connection, consequences, courage, cyber-bullying, depression, lonely, relationships, social media

21 Things Your Child Should Be Able to Do…And Should Do By The Age of 12

August 29, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

21 Things Kids Should Know How To Do Before 12 - Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, relationship therapy, family therapy DrGaryLATherapist

Ok. Maybe the picture above isn’t the best choice but I’ve put it at the beginning because I want you, as a fellow parent, to remember that kids doing their chores can be fun! It doesn’t always have to be a struggle…and sometimes it’s going to get messy as they learn! As the parent of three children, trust me. I know! It was important to my wife ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Parenting Tagged With: children, chores, confidence, happy kids, instill gratitude, kids, parenting, parenting advice, parents, praise, preteens, self-confidence, self-discipline, self-reliance

Why Children Need To Learn Self Discipline – 8 Tips To Help Them… And You!

August 15, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Why Children Need To Learn Self Discipline - Dr. Gary Brown, LA therapist, relationship, couples & individual therapy

As a parent of three children, a former schoolteacher, and a family therapist, there are certain truths that I’ve learned along the way. One of those involves the value of learning self-discipline. It’s an incredibly practical life lesson for our children to develop. Here’s why. Kids who learn self-discipline will be better equipped to deal with ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Parenting Tagged With: be consistent, child, children, consequences, consistency, dating, discipline, family, healthy choices, kids, peer pressure, personal responsibility, routine, self-confidence, self-discipline, take responsibility

Having A Baby – Part 4: 12 Tips To Enhance Your Relationship After Your Baby Is Born

August 1, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Enhance Your Relationship After Your Baby Is Born, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, relationship therapy

You’re exhausted, you’re not having sex (that may be the last thing on a new mother’s mind) and emotions vacillate wildly. Is this the blissful time you were expecting? And what about you, new dad?  How is your life changing now that you are a parent?  What do you need? If you’re concerned that you’re not yourself or feeling that maybe you’re ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Family, Parenting, Relationships Tagged With: alone time, ask for help, baby, coping, date night, divorce, family, grace, gratitude, intention, intercourse, laugh, love language, loving kindness, make requests, marriage, me time, parenting, patience, perfection, relationship, sex, support

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

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

How To Raise Happy, Well-Adjusted Kids

October 18, 2016 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dr. Gary Brow, counseling and therapy in LA, parenting

Everywhere you turn today, you’ll find advice and recommendations on when to start your kids in school, where they should go, what instrument they should play and what extra-curricular activities will get them into better colleges or universities. All so they can achieve more and be well off in adulthood. But are good grades and a decent ...read more

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: affection, be creative, don't have to be perfect, embrace the process, encourage creativity, environment, genetics, give praise, have fun, how to raise happy children, how to raise well-adjusted children, instill gratitude, kids need affection, model what you want to see, parenting, perfection, praise your child, promote courage, promote resilience, serve your community, show gratitude

Postpartum Depression: What is it? Do I Have It? How Can I Recover?

October 4, 2016 by Dr. Gary Brown

dr. gary brown, therapy and counseling in LA, postpartum depression

My doctoral dissertation researched pregnancy-related issues. That, coupled with over twenty-five years of being in private practice, and working with hundreds of women suffering from various degrees of postpartum depression, tells you a little bit about why this particular subject really hits home for me. Referred by family, friends, OB-GYN’s, ...read more

Filed Under: Individuals, Parenting Tagged With: depression, help with postpartum depression, postpartum, postpartum depression, ppd, symptoms of ppd, the baby blues, what to do about postpartum depression

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »

Search This Website

Guidance from Gary:

"People who learn to settle for more are truly grateful for what they already have...and expand from there."

- Gary

Counseling Services

  • Counseling for Individuals
  • Counseling for Couples
  • Counseling for Adolescents
  • Coaching for Parents

Hot Topics

  • Does Valentine’s Day Stress You Out?
  • New Year’s Resolutions and Goals: A Simple and Proven Three-Step Plan to Make Them Actually Work
  • Tips For Dealing With Covid During the Holidays

As featured in:


Related Posts

dr. gary brown, individual and couple counseling

Wondering How To Calm Your Crying Baby? Try This!

While at dinner the other night with friends, we were talking about all the things we remember from when we were new parents. As a parent of three, I can certainly remember when each of them were babies. “How to Calm a Crying Baby” was something we all remember! Even though our children were relatively calm, there were […]

Dr. Gary Brow, counseling and therapy in LA, parenting

How To Raise Happy, Well-Adjusted Kids

Everywhere you turn today, you’ll find advice and recommendations on when to start your kids in school, where they should go, what instrument they should play and what extra-curricular activities will get them into better colleges or universities. All so they can achieve more and be well off in adulthood. But are good grades and a […]

Dr. Gary Brown

PhD, LMFT, FAPA
310-208-3105
drgarybrown@gmail.com

921 Westwood Blvd
Suite 226
Los Angeles, CA. 90024

Find My Office

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact me. I would love to work with you!

Contact Me »

Appointments »
Privacy Policy
Site Provided by Brighter Vision

Copyright © 2021 · Genesis Child on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in