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 moreTips for getting through the holidays with family. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Tips 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...
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 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 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? 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...
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’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...
Read moreHow to Support Someone Who Has an Eating Disorder
How to Support Someone Who Has an Eating Disorder While people with eating disorders go out of their way to hide that they have a problem, it will eventually start to be noticed by friends and family. This is especially true with anorexia, where...
Read moreTips to improving your self-esteem. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Tips to improving your self-esteem. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. I have been a therapist in Long Beach for over 25 years. One of the things that I observe in people who are working on self-esteem who transition from low...
Read moreTips to getting through a panic attack. Tips from a licensed mental health therapist in Long Beach.
Tips to getting through a panic attack. Tips from a licensed mental health therapist in Long Beach. Having an anxiety attack (also known as panic attack) is difficult. The flooding of emotions can be traumatic; causing depletion and hopeless...
Read moreWhat does it actually feel like to take mental health medication?
What does it actually feel like to take mental health medication? A big reason that people who are prescribed medication for a mental health issue end up not taking the medication is because of a mental road block set up by society. Although...
Read more7 Tips for living with ADD and ADHD. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
7 Tips for living with ADD and ADHD. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. When I am writing about ADD and ADHD, I usually assume that the person who has ADD/ADHD isn’t going to have the attention to finish reading the information...
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