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...
Read moreIs online therapy effective?
Not only have I seen how effective online therapy is myself, there are many research studies coming out showing that online therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy and in some situations, it is more effective. Why is this so? The...
Read moreIs online therapy legit? Written by a legit therapist in Long Beach :)
For those of you looking for a one-word answer: YES, online therapy is legit. For many of us, therapy has historically been an in-person thing. However, since COVID, many of us non-techie people have had to get comfortable with technology. I’m...
Read moreHow does online therapy work?
I get this question a lot from new clients who are interested in online therapy, but not sure how it works. Online therapy is pretty simple. You set up your appointment with your therapist. Your therapist sends you a link to meet (on Zoom, Google...
Read moreA therapists journey. My path from treating trauma, depression and anxiety to communication issues and addiction issues.
When asked about what my specialty is, I have difficulty answering that question. I have had such different experiences with different populations of people while in the therapy field. When I began at a domestic violence shelter, I would say...
Read moreHow to recover from the social aspects of living alone during COVID. Tips for coming out of COVID social isolation. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
The emotional toll for individuals living alone during COVID was devastating for a lot of people. People who never had anxiety before COVID started having anxiety during COVID and people who had anxiety prior to COVID, their anxiety became much...
Read moreHow to choose a career that makes me happy?
Now that we are more than a month into the new year, people whose New Years Resolution was to get a new job are starting to feel antsy. Although I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, I also have a PPS credential so I am a...
Read moreBenefits of online therapy compared to in-person therapy.
As a therapist, I get many new clients who call me wanting in-person therapy which is interesting to me because when I was deciding whether or not to go back to the office, 95% of clients did not want to go back. Some of their reasoning was...
Read moreHow to pick a therapist? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach
In my first blog of 2022, I wrote about how to prioritize your mental health in 2022. In my second blog of 2022, I would like to give ideas on how to find a therapist who is right for you. I started the Long Beach Therapy website because I...
Read moreNo Surprises Act
Good Faith Estimate Notice You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not...
Read morePrioritizing mental health in 2022? How to accomplish your New Year’s Resolution? Written by a licensed mental health therapist in Long Beach.
People often have the goal of improving their mental health but they don’t know how to start. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or you simply want to be your best self in 2022, therapy is a great way to...
Read moreTips to get through Christmas in one piece
This was supposed to be a holiday post, but I wasn’t able to post this one in time for Hannukah, so I’m calling this “tips to get through Christmas in one piece” instead of “how to get through the holidays in one...
Read moreHow to get through the holidays?
Holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration and relaxation, right? This is not a true statement for a large portion of the population. There is housework to be done, dealing with in-laws (or your own family) who you would prefer not to...
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