In-Person Therapy in Long Beach

In-Person Therapy in Long Beach (Bixby Knolls)

At Long Beach Therapy, we offer both online therapy (telehealth) and in-person appointments at our office.

 

Advantages of In-Person Therapy

Note: In-person office visits are available if you live near Long Beach. However, if you don't want to drive or if you live far from Long Beach and would like to work with us, then online therapy (telehealth) is available for you!

Structured Environment

Being in a physical office setting can create a sense of separation from everyday life, helping clients focus more fully on the session.

Stronger Personal Connection

Some people talk about how in-person therapy gives them a deeper sense of connection and rapport with their therapist.

Fewer Technical Challenges

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.

Kids

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.

Disadvantages of In-Person Therapy

Note: In-person office visits are available if you live near Long Beach. However, if you don't want to drive or if you live far from Long Beach and would like to work with us, then telehealth appointments are available for you!:

The Right 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.

Traffic

When you have telehealth sessions, you don't have to deal with traffic.

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Parking Issues

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.

Privacy

When you are waiting in the lobby of the therapy office or walking into the office, people you know may see you.

Importance of Picking the Right Therapist

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.

Other Services

We use variety of techniques and approaches, depending on our client’s goals.

Holistic Therapy

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)

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)

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...

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT)

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

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

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....

Sooo What's Next?

Getting Started
With Therapy At Long Beach Therapy

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.