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...
Read morePros and cons of going to marriage therapy. Written by a marriage therapist in Long Beach.
Pros and cons of going to marriage therapy Pros: 1. Learn more effective communication skills This is written as the first on the list because it is oftentimes the underlying issue for most other things couples come in for. Simple disagreements...
Read moreShould I have an open relationship or thrupple? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
Should I have an open relationship or thrupple? Things to keep in mind: These are the 3 pillars of a successful open relationship: Trust/honesty communication Everyone in relationship has to want it Opening up your relationship requires A...
Read moreHow to get intimacy back in my relationship and feel connected with my partner again? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
How to get intimacy back in my relationship and feel connected with my partner again? Why has my relationship lost intimacy and we feel disconnected? Many couples find that the face-to-face contact of their early dating days is gradually replaced...
Read moreShould I take a trauma test?
Should I take a trauma test? If you initiated an internet search and came to this page, my guess is that something happened in your life that you are concerned is affecting you in a negative way. Trauma testing is valuable whether or not you are...
Read moreCan marrying my high school sweetheart work? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
Can marrying my high school sweetheart work? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach. Can marrying my high school sweetheart work? Different people will give you different advice on this question based on their personal experience. As a...
Read moreWhat is a trauma test and how do I get a trauma test?
What is a trauma test and how do I get a trauma test? Most people looking for a trauma test are wondering if an experience(s) they have had in their life qualifies as trauma or PTSD. At Long Beach Therapy, we are trained in several different...
Read moreFinding a therapist near me to help with my marriage but can’t figure out where to start. Written by a couple’s therapist in Long Beach.
Finding a therapist near me to help with my marriage but can’t figure out where to start. Written by a couple’s therapist in Long Beach. I have been getting a lot of calls recently from people saying “I need help with my marriage but...
Read moreHow to get help with my anxiety? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
How to get help with my anxiety? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. How to get help with my anxiety? People with anxiety have symptoms ranging from not being able to focus, not feeling comfortable in social situations (where they used...
Read moreHow do I get help communicating in my relationship? Written by a couple’s therapist in Long Beach.
How do I get help communicating in my relationship? Written by a couple’s therapist in Long Beach. Improving communication in your relationship A majority of people who are looking for couples therapy in Long Beach are looking for help with...
Read moreAre mental health therapists supposed to talk about their own life?
Are therapists supposed to talk about their own life? I have had many clients over the years come in for their first session with me talking about how their previous therapists talked about themselves a lot. It could be appropriate or...
Read moreWhy is it so hard to find a mental health therapist near me? Why are all therapist booked?
Why is it so hard to find a therapist near me? Why are all therapist booked? I gotten so many calls over the past 2 years with people saying “I have literally called 20 therapists near me and none of them call me back”. It is important to...
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