Tag Archives | Psychologist

Psychologist Dr. Karen Caraballo – "I’m Upset That My Daughter Is Calling Her Father’s Fiancé ‘Mami’"

By SoLatina | January 15, 2012 - 9:09 pm |
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QUESTION: I have a 2-year-old-daughter. Her father and I have been separated for almost 2 years. He has a girlfriend that he has been living with during this time period. Well, recently my daughter came to me saying that her father’s girlfriend was her “Mami”, something she never did before. I went to her father and asked him why she is calling his girlfriend this. He said that since they’re engaged, they have been telling her to call her Mami. This … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Georgina Ramirez – “How Can I Stop Feeling Like Both Of My Children’s Fathers Used Me Just To Have Kids?”

By SoLatina | January 13, 2012 - 12:05 am |
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QUESTION: I have been through a lot at my young age. I have two kids from two different fathers. The first one always denied my son. After he was a year old, I started a new relationship and got pregnant again. However, that guy left me to be with other women. He came back but the lies continued. I feel like these two guys used me only to have kids. What can I do so I don’t feel like this? DR. … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Karen Caraballo – “My Best Friend Is In An Abusive Relationship. What Can I Do To Help Her?”

By SoLatina | December 22, 2011 - 6:59 pm |
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QUESTION: Hi SoLatina. I have a friend who’s been in an abusive relationship since I met her back in high school. What advice can you give me to help her understand that she deserves more then what she receives. Just recently she and her boyfriend have been fighting more and it got to the point where he knocked down the front door to her apartment while the kids were home. Can someone please help me so I can help her? She’s … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Georgina Ramirez – "My 3-Year-Old Son Says He Doesn't Like My Boyfriend"

By SoLatina | December 13, 2011 - 5:24 pm |
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Psychologist Dr. Georgina Ramirez – "My 3-Year-Old Son Says He Doesn't Like My Boyfriend"

QUESTION: My 3-year-old son keeps mentioning in his playtime (with action figures and such) that his mommy loves him and his daddy loves him but “not Wes” (my boyfriend). His father and I haven’t been together since he was 1 1/2 and that will never happen again. My boyfriend isn’t mean to him and they do lots of fun activities together. My boyfriend loves my son and tells him so daily. My son says he loves him back but then says … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Karen Caraballo – “How Can I Teach My Daughters About Healthy Relationships Even Though I’m Bitter Towards Men?”

By SoLatina | December 11, 2011 - 2:44 pm |
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Dr. Karen Caraballo

QUESTION: I’ve been through many bad relationships and I’ve become very bitter towards men. I’m starting to realize that I’m passing that resentment on to my two daughters. I don’t want them to resent men because of the mistakes I made. How can I teach my kids about healthy relationships when I don’t even know what one is? DR. CARABALLO’S ADVICE: I am glad you are deciding to pass on a neutral, healthy, and balanced viewpoint about men to your daughters … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Angelica Perez – "What Can I Do To Raise My Self-Esteem & Become More Motivated?"

By SoLatina | December 6, 2011 - 6:07 am |
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QUESTION: I have issues with my self-esteem. I’m not in a happy place right now and I don’t know what to do to get myself more motivated. I just need help. What can I do to get myself involved in life and be who I truly am and not what others want me to be? DR. PEREZ’ ADVICE: Feeling good about ourselves is key to living a happy and fulfilled life. I don’t know how old you are, but building self-confidence … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Georgina Ramirez – "My Husband Left Me & My Kids. What Can I Do To Make Things Easier For Us?"

By SoLatina | December 3, 2011 - 7:14 am |
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QUESTION: My husband packed up today and left my two girls and me. I know he’s not coming back. What should I do to make things easier for my daughters? They are 4 and almost 2-years-old. DR. RAMIREZ’ ADVICE: I’m sorry to hear this. Do not despair. You are important and you have two wonderful children. It is important to increase support for you and your children by seeking professional counseling, and family and friends to help you through this difficult … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Angelica Perez – "My Ex-Husband Played With My Emotions. How Can I Get My Confidence Back?"

By SoLatina | November 13, 2011 - 7:51 am |
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QUESTION: Buenas tardes. Mi pregunta es como puedo obtener mi amor de regreso por mi misma? No puedo entender que es lo que me atada a mi ex esposo, un hombre que no me ama juega con mis emociones destrullo mi confianza, mi amor por mi misma la verdad es una historia larga. Pero lo unico que se es que necesito ayuda emocional. DR. PEREZ’ ADVICE: Hola. ¿Quieres tu decir que no puedes dejar atras la relación que tuviste con un … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Georgina Ramirez – "I Feel My Boyfriend Is Picking His Friends Over Me"

By SoLatina | November 7, 2011 - 6:47 am |
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QUESTION: I’ve been with my boyfriend for almost 6 months and we’re planning on getting married. The problem is that he has a couple of friends that I absolutely don’t like. One in particular is his ex. I’ve argued with her over Facebook a couple of times and today it was bad because some of his other friends got involved, too. I’ve asked him (actually begged him) to put a stop to this. I even gave him an ultimatum to pick … Read more →

Psychologist Dr. Angelica Perez – "I've Changed For My Boyfriend But He Still Treats Me Awful"

By SoLatina | November 4, 2011 - 8:59 am |
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QUESTION: My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 6 years. I recently moved to his home town with him, leaving everyone I know. I’ve changed myself to be what he wants me to be. He promised to change, too, but still hasn’t. Whenever he gets mad he blames/takes everything out on me. I’m emotionally drained. He also smokes weed all of the time to cope. I am currently expecting a child with him. We’ve been arguing a lot more … Read more →