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 moreCan you push through anxiety? Written by a licensed therapist specializing in anxiety treatment.
Can you push through anxiety? Anxiety is usually either (1) a systematic reaction to something you experienced in your life or (2) something that comes from deep within your biological system as a survival response, so it isn’t something you can...
Read moreTop reasons regular people look for a therapist to talk to. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Top reasons regular people look for a therapist to talk to. There are many reasons why people seek therapy, and most of those people are very healthy people who want a safe place to heal and/or increase happiness. Getting therapy is a sign of...
Read moreTips for “Finding a therapist near me for anxiety”. Written by a licensed therapist for anxiety in Long Beach.
Tips for “Finding a therapist near me for anxiety”. Anxiety can be hard enough to deal with and having a therapist who you like is key. Here are some tips on finding the right therapist for you (whether it is a therapist near you or an online...
Read moreTips for “Finding a therapist near me for anxiety”. Written by a licensed therapist for anxiety in Long Beach.
Tips for “Finding a therapist near me for anxiety”. Anxiety can be hard enough to deal with and having a therapist who you like is key. Here are some tips on finding the right therapist for you (whether it is a therapist near you or an online...
Read moreIs finding a therapist near me better or is online therapy better so that I can find a specialist easier? A licensed therapists explains some of the pros and cons to online vs in-person therapy.
Is finding a therapist near me better or is online therapy better so that I can find a specialist easier? Pros and cons of online therapy vs in-person therapy Prior to COVID, I would have never thought to do online therapy. I assumed it would be...
Read moreTips for getting through the holidays with family. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
The holidays can be a time of joy and celebration, but for many people, they can also be a source of stress and conflict. If you’re dreading spending time with your family over the holidays, you’re not alone. Here are a few tips to...
Read moreShould 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 wanting to get into therapy...
Read moreWhat 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 treatment methods for trauma and PTSD as well as assessing...
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...
Read moreCan getting a massage be a trigger for PTSD? Written by a licensed therapist trained in PTSD treatment.
Can getting a massage be a trigger for PTSD? There are many different ways you can get triggered for PTSD. When you have experiences in life, whether they are traumatic or not, your body “records” the experiences in all of your senses (sight...
Read moreI’ve called 20 therapists, why aren’t any therapists near me calling me back? Here are some tips to find a mental health therapist (written by a licensed therapist).
I get this question a lot when people are calling to book a new appointment for therapy. People talk about calling many different therapists in their search for finding a therapist who is the right fit and no one calls them back. Looking for...
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