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 moreWhat to say to someone when is grieving (and what not to say when someone is grieving)
What to say to someone when is grieving (and what not to say when someone is grieving): Most of the time I have a client who has experience a recent loss of a loved one, they will talk about how frustrating it is when people are trying to...
Read moreWhy did tWitch commit suicide and what can I do if I am thinking of hurting myself? Written by a licensed therapist.
Why did tWitch commit suicide and what can I do if I am thinking of hurting myself? Written by a licensed therapist. Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ suicide this week has left a lot of people with heavy hearts. Questions like “how could TWitch commit...
Read moreTips to deal with grief and loss
Tips to deal with grief and loss When someone leaves your existence, it is a gut punch like no other. Simple things like someone random at the supermarket asking you “how’s your day” causes a welling of tears and may cause a full-on crying spell...
Read moreWhat is Brainspotting?
What is Brainspotting? Brainspotting is a therapy technique that can help resolve many different issues. Some of the issues brainspotting can help with include trauma, complex PTSD, performance anxiety, general anxiety, grief over a divorce or...
Read moreEMDR can work where traditional talk therapy fails. Posted by an EMDR Therapist in Long Beach
EMDR can work where traditional talk therapy fails. Posted by an EMDR Therapist in Long Beach Check out my latest video on how EMDR might be able to help out when traditional talk therapy hasn’t seemed to help.
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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...
Read moreWhat is EMDR therapy? Written by an EMDR Therapist in Long Beach
What is EMDR Therapy? Written by a therapist in Long Beach who is trained & certified in EMDR therapy. Although EMDR Therapy was first used to treat complex PTSD and trauma, EMDR isn’t just for PTSD. EMDR can be very effective with...
Read moreDealing with Depression Over the Holidays – Information from A Therapist In Long Beach
Dealing with Depression Over the Holidays – Information from A Therapist In Long Beach If you have been dealing with depression for an extended period of time, you have probably become well aware of the triggers that can send you into a...
Read moreTherapist in Long Beach on: What is self care and why is it important?
Therapist in Long Beach on: What is self care and why is it important?
Read more5 Tips For Helping a Child When Their Parent Dies. Written By a Child Therapist in Long Beach.
5 Tips For Helping a Child When Their Parent Dies. Written By a Child Therapist in Long Beach. Please also see my blog post entitled: “Helping your child through Grief”. (1) Telling your child when your spouse is sick. Your child will sense...
Read moreHelping Your Child Through Grief. Tips From A Child Therapist in Long Beach.
Helping Your Child Through Grief. Tips From A Child Therapist in Long Beach. Most young children have seen characters die on television, and perhaps they have a friend who has lost a loved one, or they may have even lost a pet. Being aware of...
Read moreHow Do I Help My Child When Their Other Parent Died?
How Do I Help My Child When Their Other Parent Died? It’s getting to be the holiday season and it is especially hard when someone that you know has passed away. When that person is your child’s other parent, it can be doubly...
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