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...
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Why do parents favor one kid over the other? This concept that I am about to describe is considered “favoring” most kids. This concept that I am about to describe is considered a “lose-lose” by most parents. Let me explain. Let’s take a family...
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How to pick the right therapist. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. As a therapist, I am privileged to be invited into someone’s energy / experience as they allow themselves to be more honest and genuine than they would ever...
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What is EMDR and how does EMDR work? Written by an EMDR Therapist in Long Beach. You have different levels of your memory. Some memories are in your long-term memory but some are even deeper / farther. Some can only be accessed by a paired...
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How is EMDR done? An EMDR therapist in Long Beach explains different methods of EMDR. Please watch the below link to find out more about methods that a client can choose in doing EMDR.
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I’m not getting anywhere in therapy. Suggestions from an EMDR therapist in Long Beach on how to get unstuck in therapy Traditional therapy works for many people. The limitations of traditional therapy are that some therapy approaches focus on...
Read moreLGBTQ Addiction Rates Significantly Higher Than General Population Average
LGBTQ Addiction Rates Significantly Higher Than General Population Average The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that substance abuse affects 20-30% of individuals in the LGBTQ community. Only 9% of the general...
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