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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EMDR can work where traditional talk therapy fails. Posted by an EMDR Therapist in Long Beach Check out my latest video on how EMDR might be able to help out when traditional talk therapy hasn’t seemed to help.
Read moreDoes EMDR really work on PTSD? Info from an EMDR therapist in Long Beach specializing in PTSD
Does EMDR really work on PTSD? Info from an EMDR therapist in Long Beach specializing in PTSD No medical or mental health treatment works every single time for every single patient, however studies on EMDR are showing a lot of promise in the...
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Why Gender Neutral Bathrooms Are Important Recently, I heard a story of a young child who was in Kindergarten (this is a true story). They were trying to figure out their gender. They were born into a female body, but they felt like a boy...
Read moreEMDR explained by comparing PTSD to your immune system. Written by an EMDR Therapist in Long Beach
EMDR explained by comparing PTSD to your immune system. Written by an EMDR Therapist in Long Beach This is one of the best explanations I have heard for how EMDR works. (A fellow therapist explained this and gave me permission to post) When our...
Read moreHow to pick the right therapist. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
How to pick the right therapist. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. As a therapist, I am privileged to be invited into someone’s energy / experience as they allow themselves to be more honest and genuine than they would ever...
Read moreWhat is EMDR and how does EMDR work? Written by an EMDR Therapist in Long Beach.
What is EMDR and how does EMDR work? Written by an EMDR Therapist in Long Beach. You have different levels of your memory. Some memories are in your long-term memory but some are even deeper / farther. Some can only be accessed by a paired...
Read moreDomestic Violence Takes On New Dimensions in LGBTQ Relationships. Written By An LGBTQ Therapist In Long Beach.
Domestic Violence Takes On New Dimensions in LGBTQ Relationships. Written By An LGBTQ Therapist In Long Beach. Domestic violence is a terrible problem for both LGBTQ people and their straight counterparts. It’s a potentially deadly situation...
Read moreHow is EMDR done? An EMDR therapist in Long Beach explains different methods of EMDR.
How is EMDR done? An EMDR therapist in Long Beach explains different methods of EMDR. Please watch the below link to find out more about methods that a client can choose in doing EMDR.
Read moreI’m not getting anywhere in therapy. Suggestions from an EMDR therapist in Long Beach on how to get unstuck in therapy
I’m not getting anywhere in therapy. Suggestions from an EMDR therapist in Long Beach on how to get unstuck in therapy Traditional therapy works for many people. The limitations of traditional therapy are that some therapy approaches focus on...
Read moreLGBTQ Addiction Rates Significantly Higher Than General Population Average
LGBTQ Addiction Rates Significantly Higher Than General Population Average The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that substance abuse affects 20-30% of individuals in the LGBTQ community. Only 9% of the general...
Read moreShould I get back together with my ex? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
Should I get back together with my ex? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach. It’s very rare that anyone will meet their life partner at the first time of asking, which is why we all tend to go through broken relationships and a little...
Read moreGetting Your Kids to Play Without Screens and Technology
Getting Your Kids to Play Without Screens and Technology While gaming devices, tablets, and smartphones are everywhere you turn nowadays, it easy to forget that they are all still a relatively new invention. There are plenty of parents who can...
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