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 moreHow to stop PTSD triggers. Written by a therapist who specializes in PTSD treatment.
How to stop PTSD triggers PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) can be triggered in many different ways. Every day you are experiencing millions of sensations through every one of your senses. From looking at the clock when you wake up, to...
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Finding Help with Depression It can be tough to feel sad, tired, irritable, and unsociable on a daily basis, yet that is what a growing number of people are being forced to do. Depression is not easy to treat, as both medication and strength of...
Read moreWhat is a first therapy session like? Written by a therapist in Long Beach.
What is a first therapy session like? Written by a therapist in Long Beach. Your first session might differ from therapist to therapist. I will explain what a first session is like at Long Beach Therapy. Usually your therapist will ask a...
Read moreThe Affects Of Domestic Violence On Children made worse during COVID
The Affects Of Domestic Violence On Children made worse during COVID This blog post is written for all the domestic violence victims who are being forced to be locked in the house with their perpetrators due to COVID. For all the victims who...
Read moreHow to talk to a therapist about my fears of COVID-19. Tips from a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
How to talk to a therapist about my fears of COVID-19. Tips from a licensed therapist in Long Beach. Mental health therapists are considered “essential” under California’s “shelter at home” self quarantine rules, so...
Read moreHow to set up an appointment for online therapy during social distancing because of COVID-19? Answers from a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
How to set up an appointment for online therapy during social distancing because of COVID-19? Answers from a licensed therapist in Long Beach. Life was already overwhelming before the worry of COVID-19 (COVID-19) pandemic. We don’t want...
Read moreGrounding exercise for reducing anxiety
Grounding exercise for reducing anxiety Take a few slow deep breaths. Put your hand on your lower stomach and see if you can breath deep enough for your abdomen to rise and fall as you breath (that’s your diaphragm). Name FIVE things you...
Read moreInformation for clients re: coronavirus (yes, we are open)
Information for clients re: coronavirus (yes, we are open) To our valued families, Like many of you, we are closely monitoring the Center of Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), medical agencies, and various other sources...
Read moreOnline therapy for anxiety about coronavirus; Info from a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Online therapy for anxiety about coronavirus; Info from a licensed therapist in Long Beach. For many people who don’t have to deal with anxiety on a daily basis, they are learning a little bit about what anxiety feels like. Like many people, I...
Read moreWhat is TFCBT therapy? Written by a licensed therapist who is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What is TFCBT therapy? Written by a licensed therapist who is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an evidenced based treatment option for people living with PTSD (Post Traumatic...
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