Therapists in Long Beach, CA

Feeling understood, supported, and safe are key aspects of the therapeutic relationship. The process of therapy also includes developing and enhancing self understanding. Together, we can explore and understand difficult issues in your life and gain a deeper understanding of your situation. Through this process, we can begin to offer you new emotional experiences and provide you with skills to improve your relationships with others and yourself. In a safe setting with warmth and engagement, I provide an opportunity to gently navigate what is bothering you most.

Are you a young person feeling stuck, or a parent struggling to figure out how to help your kid with their chronic mental or physical ailments? The combination of external expectations and internal fears can be super overwhelming. I understand the challenges you face and believe in your capacity to find hope and balance amidst life's obstacles.

A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.

People are always saying that you seem to be doing ok but they have no idea how much you struggle! Ever since the terrible thing happened you have been distracted, irritable, having nightmares, and you cry at pretty much anything. You are the friend who will always be there for others, but often feel like you are losing yourself in the process. You just want to laugh more, have good relationships, get your grades up or get better at your job. You have hope that you can feel better, but right now you feel stuck because you really don’t know how.

Sometimes you're overwhelmed with emotions and feel paralyzed or you are so afraid of being abandoned that you won't let anyone in; whatever it is you are feeling, I believe you deserve a space to feel safe to share what's deep inside of you; to deeply discover who you are and what you love in life; to accept your history and use it as your strength; to have empathy for yourself first to have empathy for others and to fall in love with who you are; I want to help you on your journey to becoming Empowered by exercising your Mental Fitness with a purpose to guide you towards your Truth.

I understand that finding a therapist can be extremely anxiety provoking and difficult. This is why I hope to provide my clients with a non-judgmental and supportive environment that facilitates their ability to address presenting issues or concerns. During our sessions together, I will be utilizing a psychodynamic framework that focuses on revealing the unconscious and reoccurring patterns that prevent one from moving forward. Most of the clients on my caseload are considered to be high functioning individuals with underline symptoms of depression, trauma, PTSD, grief/loss, anxiety, ect.

In addition to online and in-person services, I now offer Walk-and-Talk Therapy in Newport Beach, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, and Long Beach. You now have the option to connect with nature, get fresh air, exercise, and release tension during your session. Exercise and nature can help boost mood and health. I offer support and guidance to help you finally overcome the frustrating, painful, and overwhelming challenges of life.

Are you striving to live your best possible life (who isn't) but finding it just "out of reach?" I specialize in working with accomplished professionals in the law, medicine and finance as well as in the LGBT community who are trying to balance the personal and professional. My unique background in psychoanalysis, mindfulness and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) allows me to help you make profound changes and lead a more balanced, fulfilling life. If you suffer from depression, anxiety, relationship issues or spiritual confusion, let's move your life back in a direction that you value.

Facing changes and challenges alone can be incredibly difficult. I believe everyone deserves a compassionate and understanding supporter to help during these times. I strive to offer my clients a safe environment free of judgement for gentle exploration of what is getting in the way of living an authentic, courageous, fulfilling life.

Come visit my site: www.blissfullifetherapy.com Struggling with a relationship? Feel like you're stuck in a funk? Do you feel like you and your partner have the same arguments, and you're both getting tired of it? Maybe you are looking to bolster communication as you get ready to strengthen your commitment to each other? If you are ready to take your relationship to the next level and want to learn how to improve your communication and be happier, call me now! My name is Gabriel, "Gabe," Cohen. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT 85601) and I am here to help.

****CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS *** I know sometimes it’s hard to shut off that voice in your head that says you’re not good enough. I also know the stories that we tell ourselves about who we are are (usually) a bunch of bullshit...but even bullshit stories have a powerful effect on you. I want to help you create a more accurate story about yourself. But guess what? That’s not something you can do alone. If you want help managing your addiction recovery, improving communication, walking through trauma, managing anxiety/perfectionism issues or are having difficulties with your relationships, I can walk you through it.

Do you find yourself experiencing doubt, sadness, worry, grief, confusion and hopelessness? It could be that your relationship is causing confusion and you are losing your sense of stability in the world or maybe you are struggling to make career or family decisions. Depression or anxiety may be getting in your way of finding the happiness/success you know you are capable of having. These concerns take courage to face and therapy provides a safe place to discuss alternative ways of looking at your concerns. I can help you gain some insight into your struggles while providing emotional support.

I have over 18 years experience helping adults, older adults and couples to live a fulfilled and meaningful life. I use an eclectic approach to psychotherapy and tailor sessions to each client. Through use of warmth, curiosity, reflection, and humor, I strive to create a collaborative and supportive environment in which my clients can explore their concerns, develop insight, and move toward positive growth.

Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.

We are all deserving of being heard, valued, & living a fulfilling life. Yet, somewhere in history, in society, in our families, and within ourselves, you may have started believing something different- a narrative that doesn't recognize your worth or your whole self. As a result, you may have developed a pattern of not speaking your truth, overextending your boundaries, constantly questioning yourself, or any other behaviors that were once ways of surviving but no longer serve you. My goal is to identify such patterns with a sense of curiosity as we work toward change and acceptance in therapy.

If you are dealing with depression & anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or any other issue(s) that may be impacting your emotional well-being, therapy may help. I use a “client centered” approach, that will help you develop insight into how the past may be affecting your present, re-frame your thinking to give you a different perspective, and actively process any unresolved pain. Therapy can help you get "unstuck" as you begin to heal and move forward in your life. I provide a safe space in which we can start on this journey together, in a confidential, caring, non-judgmental environment.

I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on NBC, KCAL, HLN, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.

Addiction cannot be overcome simply by knowing what it is or acknowledging its presence in your life. Nor can it be squashed by sheer will power. Many of our clients say they have felt that they could "just handle this by themselves," but once they reached out to us and got the help they needed, they realized that even if you can "just handle this alone," no one, including you, should ever have to. By reaching out to us, you are stating you are ready to bring balance back to your life.

Why is it that the person we love the most can become the most threatening to us? We want to feel connected and yet our behaviors end up pushing them away…and vice versa. You’re not alone. Most couples can find themselves in a negative cycle at some point, unable to find their way out of it. We are social animals! We need each other! Attachment science makes sense of our interactions with each other. I love helping couples and families understand their particular dance, making the connections between what the the underlying need is and more adaptive ways to express that need, thereby bringing a feeling of safety and connection.