Why Gender Neutral Bathrooms Are Important
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 inside. This child was not asking to be called […]
EMDR 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 brain senses danger, it develops an antibody (which is your trauma […]
How 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 feel safe doing so in any other part of their life. They do […]
What 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 memory. For example, you are in school and learn from […]
Domestic 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 that can have dark consequences for everyone involved. But with LGBTQ victims and abusers, their sexuality creates an added […]
How 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.
I’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 your feelings (limbic part of your brain) and other therapy approaches focus on your cognitions (neocortex […]
LGBTQ 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 population is affected. That means LGBTQ people suffer from addiction at a rate that’s two (and even three) times higher than […]
Should 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 heartbreak before Mr. or Mrs. Right comes along. There […]
Getting 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 still remember life without mobile devices and the Xbox, and also how playing as a […]