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 stop PTSD? Written by an EMDR therapist in Long Beach who specializes in PTSD.
How to stop PTSD? For many people who have experienced adverse events, trauma shows up in their emotional health and physical health in serious ways. Oftentimes, people who experience PTSD feel like their trauma is happening again and again to...
Read moreWhy did tWitch commit suicide and what can I do if I am thinking of hurting myself? Written by a licensed therapist.
Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ suicide this week has left a lot of people with heavy hearts. Questions like “how could TWitch commit suicide when he had it all”, “why would someone like TWitch take his own life”, “how can someone who seems so happy...
Read moreShould I take a trauma test?
If you initiated an internet search and came to this page, my guess is that something happened in your life that you are concerned is affecting you in a negative way. Trauma testing is valuable whether or not you are wanting to get into therapy...
Read moreWhat is a trauma test and how do I get a trauma test?
Most people looking for a trauma test are wondering if an experience(s) they have had in their life qualifies as trauma or PTSD. At Long Beach Therapy, we are trained in several different treatment methods for trauma and PTSD as well as assessing...
Read moreCan getting a massage be a trigger for PTSD? Written by a licensed therapist trained in PTSD treatment.
Can getting a massage be a trigger for PTSD? There are many different ways you can get triggered for PTSD. When you have experiences in life, whether they are traumatic or not, your body “records” the experiences in all of your senses (sight...
Read moreWhat Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition suffered by an adult or child who experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. The person lives with the belief that they could have come to real...
Read moreCertified EMDR Therapist in Long Beach
Certified EMDR Therapist in Long Beach Going from being called a “trained” EMDR therapist to being called a “certified” EMDR therapist requires extra consultation, training and experience. As of this week, I have...
Read moreHow would a therapist help me get through trauma caused by COVID?
How would a therapist help me get through trauma caused by COVID? Over the years, I have worked with hundreds of people suffering from trauma. My training has involved learning a host of different methods that will help people learn to live with...
Read moreInformation About Domestic Violence
Information About Domestic Violence Domestic violence in a relationship is usually seen more clearly by those on the outside of a relationship then those involved. The person who is being abused may not believe there is any way out of the...
Read moreWhat is Brainspotting?
What is Brainspotting? Brainspotting is a therapy technique that can help resolve many different issues. Some of the issues brainspotting can help with include trauma, complex PTSD, performance anxiety, general anxiety, grief over a divorce or...
Read moreOffering help to your child who was sexually abused. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Offering help to your child who was sexually abused. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. One of the biggest keys in the recovery of a child who has been molested is how you respond to their sexual abuse. You need to let your child know...
Read moreHow to Deal With A Partner With Anger Issues
How to Deal With A Partner With Anger Issues In order for anger issues to be dealt with properly, the person experiencing them has to deal with them on their own. As a spouse, you can help them find a therapist or anger management group, but the...
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