Top reasons regular people look for a therapist to talk to. There are many reasons why people seek therapy, and most of those people are very healthy people who want a safe place to heal and/or increase happiness. Getting therapy is a sign of strength and courage. A client once showed me a card that
How to find a mental health therapist for LGBTQ+ people If you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community and are seeking mental health therapy, it’s important to find a therapist who is affirming and supportive of your identity. Here are some tips for finding a mental health therapist who is a good fit for LGBTQ+
Tips for “Finding a therapist near me for anxiety”. Anxiety can be hard enough to deal with and having a therapist who you like is key. Here are some tips on finding the right therapist for you (whether it is a therapist near you or an online therapist): Make sure you feel comfortable: At Long
Is finding a therapist near me better or is online therapy better so that I can find a specialist easier? Pros and cons of online therapy vs in-person therapy Prior to COVID, I would have never thought to do online therapy. I assumed it would be impersonal and that disconnect would cause therapy to take
How can mental health therapy help with New Year’s resolutions? New Year’s resolutions can be a great way to reflect on where you are in your life, where you want to be, and to set goals and make positive changes in our lives, but they can also be challenging to stick to. Mental health therapy
The holidays can be a time of joy and celebration, but for many people, they can also be a source of stress and conflict. If you’re dreading spending time with your family over the holidays, you’re not alone. Here are a few tips to help you get through the holidays with your loved ones:
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 to treat it. Trauma testing can tell you whether the
Can marrying my high school sweetheart work? Different people will give you different advice on this question based on their personal experience. As a therapist, I have been trained to look at things from a more objective viewpoint rather than just my own limited personal experience. What I have seen from my 25+ years in
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 for trauma and PTSD in several different ways. Please reach out to
I have been getting a lot of calls recently from people saying “I need help with my marriage but can’t figure out where to start”. They have tried self-help books, they have tried internet challenges and quizzes, and they still aren’t happy with their relationship. If you have been asking yourself “do I need a
