Someone brought this website to my attention, where I was named one of the "Best Marriage Counselors" in Long Beach 4 years in a row. I could not have the thriving private practice that I have if it weren't for my clients who are willing to...
Read moreHow to find a therapist near me? Info from a local therapist in Long Beach.
How to find a therapist near me? I have written a lot about the question that people ask a lot, which is: “How do I find a therapist near me?” My main piece of advice on finding a local therapist who does in person therapy is to call...
Read moreHow do I know if I am gay? How do I know if I am a lesbian?
How do I know if I am gay? How do I know if I am a lesbian? As a therapist, I often work with individuals who are exploring their sexual orientation and wondering if they are gay or lesbian. It’s important to remember that there is no...
Read moreHow to find a therapist near me? Written by a therapist in Long Beach.
How to find a therapist near me? I’m often asked how to find a local therapist, so I made a YouTube video that you can WATCH HERE At Long Beach Therapy, we provide local therapy if you can make it to our office and offer online...
Read moreHow to find a mental health therapist near me?
How to find a mental health therapist? If you’re considering seeking mental health therapy, it’s important to find a therapist who is a good fit for you. Here are some tips for finding a mental health therapist: Determine your needs...
Read moreHow does therapy work? Written by a mental health therapist in Long Beach.
How does therapy work? Life is often compared to a wave – it can be unpredictable and sometimes overwhelming. We may feel like we’re at the mercy of the wave, with no control over what comes our way and sometimes (like in a riptide), we...
Read moreShould I come out to my family? Written for LGBTQ+ people by a LGBTQ+ therapist.
Should I come out to my family? This article is for anyone in the LGTBQ+ community. As a therapist, I often work with individuals who are considering coming out to their family. It can be a difficult and intimidating process, and...
Read moreShould I leave a relationship that has made me a worse person?
Should I leave a relationship that has made me a worse person? Although this might seem like an obvious answer, it is not so easy to answer when you are actually IN the relationship. As a therapist, I often see individuals struggling in...
Read moreShould I have an open relationship or thrupple? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
Should I have an open relationship or thrupple? Things to keep in mind: These are the 3 pillars of a successful open relationship: Trust/honesty communication Everyone in relationship has to want it Opening up your relationship requires A...
Read moreHow to get intimacy back in my relationship and feel connected with my partner again? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
How to get intimacy back in my relationship and feel connected with my partner again? Why has my relationship lost intimacy and we feel disconnected? Many couples find that the face-to-face contact of their early dating days is gradually replaced...
Read moreWhy do LGBTQ+ people seek therapy? (and tips to find a LGBTQ+ therapist near you). Written by a LGTBQ+ therapist.
Why do LGBTQ+ people seek therapy? LGBTQ+ go to therapy for very similar reasons as straight people do, although there are additional issues that the LGBTQ+ population have to content with (such as discrimination and coming out issues). This is...
Read moreCan you push through anxiety? Written by a licensed therapist specializing in anxiety treatment.
Can you push through anxiety? Anxiety is usually either (1) a systematic reaction to something you experienced in your life or (2) something that comes from deep within your biological system as a survival response, so it isn’t something you can...
Read moreTop reasons regular people look for a therapist to talk to. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Top reasons regular people look for a therapist to talk to. There are many reasons why people seek therapy, and most of those people are very healthy people who want a safe place to heal and/or increase happiness. Getting therapy is a sign of...
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