Getting The Most Out Of Therapy Many of my clients have busy lives and will often ask me how they can get the most value for their time in therapy. I always tell them that what they put in will determine how much they get back out. The more open and honest a client is,
What Is Premarital Therapy? There are several things that can happen in premarital therapy. One of the first things it does is to help the couple see the positives in their relationship and to build a solid foundation. This allows trust to flourish, which in turn opens the door to honest communication. One of the
When are therapists seeing clients in the office for in person sessions during COVID? I get this question a lot. As a therapist, there are just as many benefits of being in person, face to face with a client as there are benefits of being online or phone with a client. During COVID, most of
How do I overcome COVID anxiety? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. When COVID numbers start declining and it seems safe to start venturing out of the house more, many people who have never even struggled with social anxiety in their lives will have issues with it. People who have already lived with
Getting Mental Health Therapy During COVID. COVID has caused people already dealing with mental health issues to take several steps back in their ongoing fight towards mental health. COVID has also caused people who have never really struggled with mental health issues to have mental health issues. COVID has also forced the media (news outlets,
How do I help my kids go back to school during COVID? Written by a therapist in Long Beach. In Long Beach, we are experiencing a lot of stress due to COVID numbers still being very high, summer is coming to a close without our usual family vacations and/or routines having happened, and school is
How to survive COVID with your mental health intact. Tips from a licensed therapist in Long Beach 1. Be kind to yourself. You may have to get creative because perhaps your healthy coping skills before COVID involved going to a movie, dinner, a concert, a sporting event, going out with friends. Now you have to
Is the COVID-19 triggering your anxiety? Tips from a licensed therapist in Long Beach. I have had many calls from people who had their anxiety “kind of under control” before this and now their anxiety has gotten so bad that they are having panic attacks. You have to remember that people who have never experienced
How to cope with COVID-19 social distancing? Tips from a licensed therapist in Long Beach. In times of crisis, I think it is important to remember Mr. Rogers’ advice: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will
Finding My Child A Therapist In Long Beach Are Therapists Who Are Parents Better Suited To Work With Kids? Before I had kids of my own, I was always under the impression that a therapist didn’t need to be a parent in order to effectively work with children. A good therapist will always have the
