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Dr. Margaret Paul - Author, Counselor/Therapist, Marriage Educator, Relationship Coach, Sex Educator, Speaker/Presenter - Los Angeles, CA
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Dr. Margaret Paul (PhD)

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Phone 310-459-1700

Fax: 310-459-1727

Articles

How Control Cuts Off Communication

What do you really mean when you say, "We can't communicate?" The trick is understanding what you mean by the word "communicate." All too often, when a partner says, "we can't communicate," what he or she means is "I can't get my partner to listen to me and ...

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"I'm Open, You're Closed"

Rianna and Joel consulted with me because they kept getting stuck in their relationship whenever there was a conflict. It wasn't the issue itself that kept creating a problem, but how they were ...

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Diffusing Anger or Feeding the Flames

Have you ever had an argument with someone - a partner, spouse, close friend, child, parent or other relative, or a business associate - that started small and spiraled into an intense conflict? Have you ever scratched your head, wondering how it got so out of control? Let's take a look at what feeds the ...

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The Silent Treatment: A Harmful Way To Get What You Want

Research indicates that children would rather be yelled at than ignored. When prisoners are being punished, they are put in isolation, because being isolated is one of the harshest punishments there is — other than physical abuse. Likewise, the silent treatment is a form of punishment, a way of Read More

Codependency Conundrum: When She Clings & He Needs Space

"He's not here for me," complained Hailey. "We don't spend enough time together." "She's too needy. I need space," complained her husband, Ryan. "He just does whatever he wants to do, with no concern for me," countered Hailey. "She's so ...

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Dr. Margaret Paul

Quick Stats

Main Specialty:

Anxiety Issues

Couples/Marital Issues

Depression

Credentials:

PhD

Time in Practice:

25 years +

I practice in:

All areas, please inquire

Additional Expertise:

Counselor/Therapist

Marriage Educator

Relationship Coach

Sex Educator

Speaker/Presenter

I offer my services:

Telephone

Via Skype

I am fluent in:

English

Articles by Dr. Margaret Paul
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How Control Cuts Off Communication

Are you really trying to communicate? Or are you trying to control your partner?

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"I'm Open, You're Closed"

Are you in a relationship where you believe that you are open and your partner is closed?

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Diffusing Anger or Feeding the Flames

Do minor conflicts erupt into major fights? Discover how to diffuse anger in relationship conflicts.

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The Silent Treatment: A Harmful Way To Get What You Want

Whether you're on the giving or the receiving end, shutting down is bad for your relationships.

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Codependency Conundrum: When She Clings & He Needs Space

What to do when one of you wants more time together and the other craves time alone.

Check Out My New Book
Inner Bonding: Becoming a Loving Adult to Your Inner Child
Inner bonding is the process of connecting our ...
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Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You? (Second Edition)
Arguing with your spouse about the checkbook? ...
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Healing Your Aloneness: Finding Love and Wholeness Through Your Inner Child
Erika Chopich and Margaret Paul show how ...
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Healing Your Aloneness Workbook
This book teaches a profound six-step process ...
By Erika J. Chopich, Margaret Paul
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Dr. Margaret Paul

All Specialties

Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety Issues, Communication Problems, Couples/Marital Issues, Dating/Being Single Support, Depression, Divorce/Divorce Prevention, Domestic Abuse, Eating & Food Issues, Empowering Women, Family Support, Health/Wellness, Infidelity / Affair Recovery, LGBT Issues (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender), Life Management, Life Transitions, Parenting, Personality Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress / Trauma, Postpartum Depression, Sexuality, Spiritual, Stepfamilies, Stress Management, Wellness