Long Beach EMDR

Long Beach EMDR At Long Beach Therapy, we have 3 people who do EMDR Therapy:   Erica, Kent, and Amie. EMDR stands for: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR can be used to help people with trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, depression...

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Ways to stand up for yourself without feeling bad

Ways to stand up for yourself without feeling bad We all have the right to stand up for ourselves and the things that we believe in, yet we often walk away feeling guilty in those moments that we do stand up for ourselves. Do we feel bad because...

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What it’s Like to Have an Eating Disorder

What it’s Like to Have an Eating Disorder We all have to eat in order to survive, and while this is something that we are all very aware of, there are some people who view food as more than just a necessity for survival. For some, that means...

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How To Minimize Holiday Stress

How To Minimize Holiday Stress Cooking, cleaning, dealing with family members you’ve been avoiding all year, and an endless parade of parties you’d rather not attend (well maybe some of them, but definitely not all). And then there’s shopping...

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Living as an Introvert in an Extroverted Culture

Living as an Introvert in an Extroverted Culture Modern culture tends to favor extroverts, viewing introverts as quiet, aloof, difficult to talk to, or even downright rude. Introverts have a hard-enough time interacting with people just due to...

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The Hidden Face of Depression

The Hidden Face of Depression When people finally admit to friends and family that they are suffering from depression, it is an announcement that often comes as a big surprise. Most people are not aware of the symptoms of depression and are...

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