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 on coming out to your parents. Written by an LGBTQI therapist in Long Beach.
Tips on coming out to your parents. Written by an LGBTQI therapist in Long Beach. Talking to your parents about your sexual orientation or gender identity can be an essential part of your coming out journey. Yet, it is not always an easy task...
Read moreMy child told me they are gay. My Child told me they are lesbian. How can I support them?
My child told me they are gay. My Child told me they are lesbian. How can I support them? Most parents have dreams of what their children will be like when they grow up. From wondering where they will go to college to visualizing their wedding...
Read moreHow to Find a Gay Friendly Therapist
How to Find a Gay Friendly Therapist Widespread discrimination has led many people in the gay community to avoid getting therapy. Many of those who do seek therapy find it helpful to see a therapist who is also a part of the community. When...
Read moreTips to surviving quarantine (during COVID) while being “in the closet”. Written by a lesbian therapist in Long Beach.
Tips to surviving quarantine (during COVID) while being “in the closet”. Written by a lesbian therapist in Long Beach. Quarantine caught us all off guard a year ago. It was something we had never experienced before, so we had to learn to cope...
Read moreHow Can I Help My Transgender Child?
How Can I Help My Transgender Child? Above and beyond anything, be supportive if your child is showing signs of being a transgender person. Many times parents will take on the blame, believing they did something to make their child this way...
Read moreI am gay, can I request a gay therapist?
I am gay, can I request a gay therapist? Absolutely! Many therapists are very supportive of the gay and lesbian community and can be quite effective at helping those in our community. That being said, there is a great deal of discrimination...
Read moreFinding A Gay Friendly Therapist In Long Beach. Written by a LGBTQ therapist in Long Beach.
Finding A Gay Friendly Therapist In Long Beach. Written by a LGBTQ therapist in Long Beach. If you are a gay, transgender, bisexual or lesbian person or you just aren’t sure. I am going to give you information in this blog post about...
Read moreShould I Date Someone Who Is In The Closet? Written by a LGBTQ therapist in Long Beach.
Should I Date Someone Who Is In The Closet? Written by a LGBTQ therapist in Long Beach. Nearly every lesbian movie, especially those made before 2005, goes something like this: lesbian meets and becomes friends with a woman who is in a...
Read moreHow do I decide whether to come out to my family? Written by a LGBTQ therapist in Long Beach.
How do I decide whether to come out to my family? Written by a LGBTQ therapist in Long Beach. Recent years have seen increased national attention to gay and lesbian issues from California’s Prop 8 and the HOH8 campaigns to, most recently, full...
Read moreHow to live in a healthy lesbian relationship? Written by a LGBTQ therapist in Long Beach.
The stereotypes regarding lesbians are gradually fading away as the LGBTQ community is getting more and more accepted in our society. The idea that you can identify a lesbian through how she dresses; jeans and Birkenstocks and/or flannels are...
Read moreWhat Do I Do If My Child Tells Me They Are Gay? Written By A LGBTQ Therapist In Long Beach
What Do I Do If My Child Tells Me They Are Gay? Written By A LGBTQ Therapist In Long Beach The decision to “come out” is not one that is easily made, and chances are your child has thought about telling you for quite some time. The fact that they...
Read moreLGBTQ Suicide Is A Plague That Can Be Stopped. Written by an LGBTQ therapist in Long Beach.
LGBTQ Suicide Is A Plague That Can Be Stopped. Written by an LGBTQ therapist in Long Beach. California legislators passed a bill (Bill (AB) 2246 ) that forces all schools to put suicide prevention plans in place for students in grades 7-12. The...
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