At Long Beach Therapy, we offer both online therapy (telehealth) and in-person appointments at our office.
Being in a physical office setting can create a sense of separation from everyday life, helping clients focus more fully on the session.
Some people talk about how in-person therapy gives them a deeper sense of connection and rapport with their therapist.
It may seem obvious, but if you don’t have stable Wi-Fi or your power goes out, you run the chance of your therapy appointment buffering and disconnecting during telehealth therapy sessions. This doesn’t happen during in-person sessions.
If you have kids and don't have a private place in your home or office to talk, you may prefer an in-person therapist.
When you have telehealth sessions, you can focus more on the “right fit” of the therapist and less on where the therapist’s office is.
When you have telehealth sessions, you don't have to deal with traffic.
When you have in-person therapy, you have to worry about parking and travel time (getting to the office), which can add up over time.
When you are waiting in the lobby of the therapy office or walking into the office, people you know may see you.
The first step in therapy is building a trusting and confidential relationship between you and your therapist. This is crucial because a strong therapeutic alliance can significantly impact the effectiveness (and speed) of the therapy.
If you feel that the therapist is providing you a safe and non-judgmental place to share your thoughts and experiences, you will be more likely to achieve your goals.
Holistic therapy, which is an approach to mental health that considers the whole person, including their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing, rather than focusing solely on symptoms to to bring about comprehensive wellness and balance....
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which involves the therapist guiding you to recalling distressing memories while simultaneously directing your eye movements...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. This is an evidence-based approach which has been shown in extensive research to be an effective therapy approach...
TFCBT is a therapy model based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that specifically addresses trauma. It’s designed to help you process and heal from traumatic experiences and PTSD symptoms in a safe and supportive environment.
FLASH Therapy, which is a less intense therapy that uses similar concepts of EMDR in healing distressing memories that are causing issues in your life. FLASH therapy involves the therapist having you recall fragments of distressing memories so that issues that are too scary to focus in on for long periods of time can be addressed....
Brainspotting is a therapy technique that helps identify and heal where your specific issue is stored within your neurobiology to help you get “unstuck” from the issue and move forward in your life....
If you are ready to start, please call/text us or CLICK HERE to schedule your first appointment. If you have questions about starting therapy in Long Beach (or online therapy), please call/text us at 562-310-9741.