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 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 moreShould I Date Someone Who Is In The Closet? Written by a LGBTQ therapist in Long Beach.
Should I Date Someone Who Is In The Closet? Written by a LGBTQ therapist in Long Beach. Nearly every lesbian movie, especially those made before 2005, goes something like this: lesbian meets and becomes friends with a woman who is in a...
Read moreHow do I decide whether to come out to my family? Written by a LGBTQ therapist in Long Beach.
How do I decide whether to come out to my family? Written by a LGBTQ therapist in Long Beach. Recent years have seen increased national attention to gay and lesbian issues from California’s Prop 8 and the HOH8 campaigns to, most recently, full...
Read moreHow to live in a healthy lesbian relationship? Written by a LGBTQ therapist in Long Beach.
The stereotypes regarding lesbians are gradually fading away as the LGBTQ community is getting more and more accepted in our society. The idea that you can identify a lesbian through how she dresses; jeans and Birkenstocks and/or flannels are...
Read moreWhat Do I Do If My Child Tells Me They Are Gay? Written By A LGBTQ Therapist In Long Beach
What Do I Do If My Child Tells Me They Are Gay? Written By A LGBTQ Therapist In Long Beach The decision to “come out” is not one that is easily made, and chances are your child has thought about telling you for quite some time. The fact that they...
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...
Read moreWhy 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...
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 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 moreGay Clubs Are Sanctuary of Safety, Acceptance
Gay Clubs Are Sanctuary of Safety, Acceptance Back in June of 2016, the tragedy at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub struck a deep chord with people all over the country. The passionate debate over gun control was reignited. A once peaceful community was...
Read moreHow To Tell If Your Therapist Is LGBTQI-friendly Before Going In
How To Tell If Your Therapist Is LGBTQI-friendly Before Going In You should be proud that you’ve made the decision to head to therapy. A therapist is a licensed professional who can offer you so much more than a shoulder to lean on. Your...
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