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 moreThe importance of seeing LGBTQ+ people represented in the media. Written by a LGBTQ+ therapist in Long Beach.
The importance of seeing LGBTQ+ people represented in the media. Written by a LGBTQ+ therapist in Long Beach. The importance of seeing yourself represented in the media (on TV and in movies). While no one can say that all media is good, we can...
Read moreHow can I be supportive of my child if I suspect they are transgender? Written by a trans-friendly therapist in Long Beach.
How 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...
Read moreHow do I support my transgender daughter at school. Written by an LGBTQI therapist in Long Beach
How 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?...
Read moreDiscrimination Prevents LGBTQI+ People From Accessing Health Care. Written by a therapist in Long Beach.
Discrimination Prevents LGBTQI+ People From Accessing Health Care. Written by a therapist in Long Beach. Accessing healthcare in the United States is complicated as-is. However, accessing healthcare as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender...
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 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.
How 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...
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 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...
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