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 moreHow to stop PTSD? Written by an EMDR therapist in Long Beach who specializes in PTSD.
How to stop PTSD? For many people who have experienced adverse events, trauma shows up in their emotional health and physical health in serious ways. Oftentimes, people who experience PTSD feel like their trauma is happening again and again to...
Read moreShould 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...
Read moreWhat 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...
Read moreCan getting a massage be a trigger for PTSD? Written by a licensed therapist trained in PTSD treatment.
Can getting a massage be a trigger for PTSD? There are many different ways you can get triggered for PTSD. When you have experiences in life, whether they are traumatic or not, your body “records” the experiences in all of your senses (sight...
Read moreTips to getting through a panic attack. Tips from a licensed mental health therapist in Long Beach.
Having an anxiety attack (also known as panic attack) is difficult. The flooding of emotions can be traumatic; causing depletion and hopeless feelings. Did you know, one of the easiest ways to experience exhaustion is get consumed in the...
Read moreWhat Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition suffered by an adult or child who experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. The person lives with the belief that they could have come to real...
Read moreCertified EMDR Therapist in Long Beach
Certified EMDR Therapist in Long Beach Going from being called a “trained” EMDR therapist to being called a “certified” EMDR therapist requires extra consultation, training and experience. As of this week, I have...
Read moreCan PTSD be cured? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach specializing in PTSD.
Can PTSD be cured? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach specializing in PTSD. For some people, PTSD can be cured and for other people therapy can help you manage your PTSD symptoms to the point where you can function better in your day...
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 moreFree therapy for victims of crime
Free therapy for victims of crime PART ONE: If you have been a victim of a violent crime it is possible for you to receive free therapy. This isn’t a complete list, but some examples of violent crimes include: domestic violence (emotional abuse...
Read moreWhy was my partner able to enjoy sex at the beginning of our relationship and now they are saying they can’t because they were molested as a kid?
Why was my partner able to enjoy sex at the beginning of our relationship and now they are saying they can’t because they were molested as a kid? Often times victims of molest can enjoy sex when it is just sex. As they get more connected to their...
Read moreWhy Some People “Seem Fine” And “Act Normally” After a Traumatic Event
Why Some People “Seem Fine” And “Act Normally” After a Traumatic Event Not everyone will go through a major traumatic event in their life, but for those that do, there is no way to predict how they will react after the...
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