How 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 wondering how you can best support them during this festive season. Here are some tips […]
Tips for getting through the holidays with family. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
The holidays can be a time of joy and celebration, but for many people, they can also be a source of stress and conflict. If you’re dreading spending time with your family over the holidays, you’re not alone. Here are a few tips to help you get through the holidays with your loved ones: […]
Why did tWitch commit suicide and what can I do if I am thinking of hurting myself? Written by a licensed therapist.
Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ suicide this week has left a lot of people with heavy hearts. Questions like “how could TWitch commit suicide when he had it all”, “why would someone like TWitch take his own life”, “how can someone who seems so happy choose to end their life”, and “why would TWitch kill himself when […]
Should I take a trauma test?
If you initiated an internet search and came to this page, my guess is that something happened in your life that you are concerned is affecting you in a negative way. Trauma testing is valuable whether or not you are wanting to get into therapy to treat it. Trauma testing can tell you whether the […]
Can marrying my high school sweetheart work? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
Can marrying my high school sweetheart work? Different people will give you different advice on this question based on their personal experience. As a therapist, I have been trained to look at things from a more objective viewpoint rather than just my own limited personal experience. What I have seen from my 25+ years in […]
What is a trauma test and how do I get a trauma test?
Most people looking for a trauma test are wondering if an experience(s) they have had in their life qualifies as trauma or PTSD. At Long Beach Therapy, we are trained in several different treatment methods for trauma and PTSD as well as assessing for trauma and PTSD in several different ways. Please reach out to […]
Finding a therapist near me to help with my marriage but can’t figure out where to start. Written by a couple’s therapist in Long Beach.
I have been getting a lot of calls recently from people saying “I need help with my marriage but can’t figure out where to start”. They have tried self-help books, they have tried internet challenges and quizzes, and they still aren’t happy with their relationship. If you have been asking yourself “do I need a […]
How to get help with my anxiety? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
How to get help with my anxiety? People with anxiety have symptoms ranging from not being able to focus, not feeling comfortable in social situations (where they used to be okay), headaches, hypertension, fatigue, heart palpitations, and sexual dysfunction. Some people suffer in silence and others end up in the ER because they think they […]
How do I get help communicating in my relationship? Written by a couple’s therapist in Long Beach.
Improving communication in your relationship A majority of people who are looking for couples therapy in Long Beach are looking for help with communication issues within their relationship. Many relationships don’t have a foundation of healthy communication and people don’t always notice until there are problems in the relationship. Learning kind and loving communication can […]
Are mental health therapists supposed to talk about their own life?
Are therapists supposed to talk about their own life? I have had many clients over the years come in for their first session with me talking about how their previous therapists talked about themselves a lot. It could be appropriate or inappropriate depending on the context. No matter if this blog post tells you that it […]