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...
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How to support my transgender family member during the holidays? Written by an LGBTQ+ therapist. The holidays can be a tough time for anyone, but it can be particularly difficult for transgender individuals who may not be fully accepted or...
Read moreHow to support your transgender family member during the holidays
How to support your transgender family member during the holidays? As a therapist, I understand that the holidays can be a difficult time for transgender individuals and their loved ones. If you have a transgender family member, you may be...
Read moreHow to find an LGBTQ+ therapist near me? Written by a licensed LGBTQ+ therapist in Long Beach.
How to find an LGBTQ+ therapist near me? I am an out and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and as the owner of Long Beach Therapy, I make sure that all of our therapists are either a member of the LGBTQ+ community themselves or they are...
Read moreHow can I be supportive of my child if I suspect they are transgender? Written by a trans-friendly therapist in Long Beach.
Transgender people have a gender identity or gender expression that differs from the sex that they were assigned at birth. According to the Williams Institute, 1.4 million adults identify as transgender in the United States. When it comes to...
Read moreHow do I support my transgender daughter at school. Written by an LGBTQI therapist in Long Beach
My 7-year-old who was born male wants to go to school wearing a dress, how can I prepare them for reactions while still being supportive of them? Being a parent is never easy. Being a parent to a child who is trans or nonconforming is even...
Read moreMy spouse isn’t supportive of my transgender child, how can I help?
My spouse isn’t supportive of my transgender child, how can I help? Parenting is a team effort, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to agree on everything. From whether or not to get a dog, to the right way to fold a towel, small...
Read moreHow can I support my child who I think is transgender but hasn’t come out to me yet? Written by a LGBTQI therapist in Long Beach.
Supporting your child is one of the most important parts of being a parent. Whether it’s their goals, their daily drama, or the very essence of who they are, children and teens flourish when they know their parents have their back. This holds...
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 moreWhat Can I Expect from Therapy For Gender Reassignment Surgery?
What Can I Expect from Therapy For Gender Reassignment Surgery? No two people are exactly alike, and no two people seeking therapy will have exactly the same issues, the same goals, or work toward their goals in exactly the same way. Take two...
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 moreWhen should a parent mention to their trans child that hormones are an option? Written by a trans friendly therapist in Long Beach.
When should a parent mention to their trans child that hormones are an option? Written by a trans friendly therapist in Long Beach. Transitioning is a big step and a big commitment no matter how old you are. So when it comes to having a...
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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