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 moreTips to surviving quarantine (during COVID) while being “in the closet”. Written by a lesbian therapist in Long Beach.
Tips to surviving quarantine (during COVID) while being “in the closet”. Written by a lesbian therapist in Long Beach. Quarantine caught us all off guard a year ago. It was something we had never experienced before, so we had to learn to cope...
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How Can I Help My Transgender Child? Above and beyond anything, be supportive if your child is showing signs of being a transgender person. Many times parents will take on the blame, believing they did something to make their child this way...
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How to find a LGBTQ therapist in my area? I get a lot of calls from people in the LGBTQ community who were hesitant to come into therapy until they found out that I am also part of the LGBTQ community. The reason for this tends to be that there...
Read moreSeeking therapy for a teen who is gay or lesbian
Seeking therapy for a teen who is gay or lesbian Our culture has become more accepting of a variety of sexual and romantic relationships and gender identities. However, oppression and discrimination are still widespread, and LGBTQ people are...
Read moreWhat Do I Do If My Child Tells Me They Are Gay? Written By A LGBTQ Therapist In Long Beach
What Do I Do If My Child Tells Me They Are Gay? Written By A LGBTQ Therapist In Long Beach The decision to “come out” is not one that is easily made, and chances are your child has thought about telling you for quite some time. The fact that they...
Read moreWhen should a parent mention to their trans child that hormones are an option? Written by a trans friendly therapist in Long Beach.
When should a parent mention to their trans child that hormones are an option? Written by a trans friendly therapist in Long Beach. Transitioning is a big step and a big commitment no matter how old you are. So when it comes to having a...
Read moreLGBTQ Suicide Is A Plague That Can Be Stopped. Written by an LGBTQ therapist in Long Beach.
LGBTQ Suicide Is A Plague That Can Be Stopped. Written by an LGBTQ therapist in Long Beach. California legislators passed a bill (Bill (AB) 2246 ) that forces all schools to put suicide prevention plans in place for students in grades 7-12. The...
Read moreWhy Gender Neutral Bathrooms Are Important
Why Gender Neutral Bathrooms Are Important Recently, I heard a story of a young child who was in Kindergarten (this is a true story). They were trying to figure out their gender. They were born into a female body, but they felt like a boy...
Read moreHow do I explain a gay family member to my kids?
How do I explain a gay family member to my kids? A lot of people seem to have this question, however typically kids are okay with what their parents are okay with. So, unless they ask, you don’t have to explain it. If you were going to visit...
Read moreHow do I have the sex talk with my gay child? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
How do I have the sex talk with my gay child? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach. I will be giving information to consider for not only gay kids, but for all kids. I get this question a lot from parents who have a child who is in the...
Read moreWhy Did My Child Come Out During Thanksgiving? (Information from a Gay-Friendly Therapist In Long Beach)
Why Did My Child Come Out During Thanksgiving? (Information from a Gay-Friendly Therapist In Long Beach) If you’re like most parents, the holidays serve as a time to reconnect with family, enjoy delicious food, and escape from the daily grind of...
Read moreWhat To Do When Your Gay Child Is Bullied. Tips From A Gay Friendly Therapist in Long Beach.
What To Do When Your Gay Child Is Bullied. Tips From A Gay Friendly Therapist in Long Beach. Once upon a time, bullying was viewed as a rite of passage. Almost every kid experienced it. It was an expected part of growing up-something you took...
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