At Long Beach Therapy, we offer in-person therapy in Long Beach, online therapy (telehealth) and phone appointments.
Online therapy allows you to focus on finding the right therapist (based on their expertise and your comfort level with them) without the restriction of finding a therapist who is geographically close to you.
Our clients tell us that online therapy often feels less intimidating, providing a sense of comfort and privacy by allowing them to connect with their therapist from their own home and not having to work up the courage to walk into a therapy office.
You can focus on finding a qualified therapist you feel comfortable with and not worry about distance
You don't have to worry about scheduling a time where you can avoid traffic. Sessions are done live, from the comfort of your home!
People can get around the discomfort of walking into a therapy office
You never have to look for parking
You can participate in “face to face” therapy from the comfort of your own home
Experience more freedom with scheduling your appointments. You can even do therapy on your lunch break.
One risk that exists in performing therapy services over the Internet is that confidentiality may be compromised. Not everyone has privacy in their home and someone in the next room could hear your therapy session.
Some people prefer the in-person “energy” that you get when you are in the same space as someone.
It may seem obvious, but if you don’t have stable Wi-Fi, you run the chance of your therapy appointment buffering and disconnecting.
If you have kids and don't have a private place in your home or office to talk, you may prefer an in-person therapist.
The first step in therapy is building a trusting and confidential relationship between you and your therapist. This is crucial because a strong therapeutic alliance can significantly impact the effectiveness (and speed) of the therapy.
If you feel that the therapist is providing you a safe and non-judgmental place to share your thoughts and experiences, you will be more likely to achieve your goals.
Holistic therapy, which is an approach to mental health that considers the whole person, including their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing, rather than focusing solely on symptoms to to bring about comprehensive wellness and balance....
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which involves the therapist guiding you to recalling distressing memories while simultaneously directing your eye movements...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. This is an evidence-based approach which has been shown in extensive research to be an effective therapy approach...
TFCBT is a therapy model based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that specifically addresses trauma. It’s designed to help you process and heal from traumatic experiences and PTSD symptoms in a safe and supportive environment.
FLASH Therapy, which is a less intense therapy that uses similar concepts of EMDR in healing distressing memories that are causing issues in your life. FLASH therapy involves the therapist having you recall fragments of distressing memories so that issues that are too scary to focus in on for long periods of time can be addressed....
Brainspotting is a therapy technique that helps identify and heal where your specific issue is stored within your neurobiology to help you get “unstuck” from the issue and move forward in your life....
If you are ready to start, please call/text us or CLICK HERE to schedule your first appointment. If you have questions about starting therapy in Long Beach (or online therapy), please call/text us at 562-310-9741.
