Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Long Beach, CA

My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.

I have been in private practice for the last 15 years. I work with individuals. Most of my clients are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or all three. Typically they are making their way through a major upheaval in their lives, such as divorce, tragic loss, job stress, severe communication problems, and strained family relationships. They're often depressed, angry, confused, or anxious. My work with couples and families is for the most part communication therapy. I never stop being amazed when clients explain to me that for the first time they're feeling heard, really heard, by their partners, children, or parents.

We all deserve to give ourselves the space to practice self-compassion and build a safe space where we are supported in our journey of healing and finding our purpose. As human beings, we are a collection of various sub-personalities that have been shaped through our individual experiences. As a clinician, I help people build self-awareness, define their needs and navigate through difficult emotions. I look forward to hearing from you!

Are you struggling in your relationship and/or wanting a deeper level of connection overall? Talking to someone to help you better understand & identify the signals your body is giving you as well as your patterns & defenses, can create positive and lasting change. I also enjoy working with couples - helping partners to understand the underlying dynamics at play in your relationship & supporting conscious transformation. I love doing this work, believe that it is both beautiful and empowering, and view it as a privilege to work with you. Life is a journey and it can be comforting to know that support is available.

Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma? Do you experience difficulties managing family and relationship issues? I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. The subconscious mind controls most of our reality and choices, so building awareness and active presence can improve the quality of daily living and assist in not only surviving but thriving through life. As an intuitive & holistic therapist, I will assist you in strengthening your inner psyche and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.

Pacific Mind Health approaches mental health using a variety of evidence-based treatments including medication, psychotherapy, telemedicine, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). We are excited to offer Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS) - a revolutionary 3-minute procedure with equal or better efficacy to standard 40+ minute TMS protocols. We provide a thorough diagnostic evaluation to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you towards wellness. Please use this link for a free informational TMS session https://www.pacificmindhealth.com/tmsinfo.html

Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and your surroundings after a recent or past trauma? Do you find that anxious thoughts steal the joy from what would otherwise be positive experiences? Do you identify as a motherless mother or daughter? You deserve to feel seen and understood in a safe and inclusive space. We will find the tools to explore your feelings through a collaborative and judgment-free process to help you grow into the best version of yourself.

I am well versed in numerous modalities, among them; Individual therapy to address possible lifestyle changes, your relationship issues and goals. Couples therapy to address interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict Child psychotherapy ,(play therapy and dyadic therapy) from 0 to 5 years old through specialized training. Family therapy to increase effective communication within family dynamics. Crisis management as past occupational experience includes drug treatment and law enforcement crisis situations. Mental health consultant in educational settings, and occasional speaker in mental health related topics. I am fully bilingual

Is this you? All we do is fight! It seems like we never hear each other and neither of us listens anymore! It is so frustrating I do not want to come home and try. I have been successfully helping couples to develop the tools necessary to communicate effectively for more than 20 years. Having disagreements is not unusual. Learning how to resolve disagreements is a key element to healthy relationships. Conflict resolution is about learning to fight fairly by listening in an atmosphere of Respect, Trust, Safety and love and not placing my desire to be right over the relationship. $185 per 50-minute session. Discounted rates apt.11-4

I have a holistic view to therapy. One's physical and mental wellbeing are tied together. Every client has the strength to be whole. I work as a coach to help the client work thru those issues and concerns that are stopping their growth. The client determines the agenda and how many sessions as needed. I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist. I also have vast experience working with psychosis and mood disorders. As well as personal issues such as grieving and loss.

Dr. Gail Billings-Beck is glad to work with individuals facing transitions in life. She also enjoys work with couples, both gay and straight. Her theoretical background is based on the work of Alfred Adler, and her approach is individualized to the needs presented by each client. She specializes in self-esteem, anxiety and depression, anger management, addiction, aging and death and dying issues. Communication skills, including tone, are significant tools most of us can benefit from. Sometimes EMDR and/or hypnotherapy techniques are used to help deal with past trauma. Psychotherapy with Dr. Gail helps clients regain perspective and balance, managing anger and practicing calming, self-soothing exercises. Increased self-awareness helps make healthy choices possible. Healthy choices quickly improve energy and focus which leads to positive growth.

Mental health challenges are due to the aftereffects of traumatic experiences. Trauma can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth. I specialize in trauma therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, and addiction. All these disorders can look different from person to person, and that is where our therapeutic journey of empowerment and self-exploration begins. I concentrate on creating a safe space of growth and self-discovery through unconditional positive regard, emotional regulation, and guided activities.

Have your relationships been stressing you out or having you feeling depressed, anxious or losing your cool? Do you find yourself feeling hopeless about having the relationships you truly desire (either with parents, family, friends, partners)? Many times people feel alone in their struggles, and no one to truly understand and validate what you feel. Imagine if you were able to confidently respond to triggering situations without the pain, anger, anxiety, or resentment that you might be feeling now.

You've finally taken the first big step towards lifelong change! Chances are, your search so far has been a long one with a lot of bumps along the way. The world is a pretty bumpy place right now, so it makes sense that you've stayed determined in your search. My clients struggle with: anxiety, depression, trauma, managing adult ADHD symptoms, communication and neurodivergence, grief and loss, codependence, and alcoholism. As we work together, you might also find conflict resolution and improving relationship patterns to aid you on your path. NOTE: I'm currently accepting new patients but NOT accepting new Kaiser Permanente patients

The truth about mental health is that being mentally healthy is not simply being happy all the time and perfect relationships are not born they are built. It is a fact that life is full of twists and turns with amazing highs and heartbreaking lows, not just for the individual but for couples and families as well. True mental health is the ability to navigate through these points while embracing the full range of your emotions and honoring them and every part of yourself! This is the stuff that mentally healthy and strong people and relationships are made of and this is where my passion lies!

Do you have trouble with anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues due to trauma? Past experiences can create imprints onto your brain that activate your fight/flight responses whenever your emotions feel dysregulated, but life without the constant feeling of being on edge is possible. Those traumatic memories don’t have to permanently influence who you are meant to be. Through therapy, you will gain control of your feelings/thoughts and your response to everyday life hurdles. Healing from trauma can create healthier beliefs about yourself and your relationships along with sustainable changes.

I am a Black/African American Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in the field of mental health and social work for the past 8 years and licensed by the state of California since 2017. At age 20, I joined the University of Southern California’s (USC) Department of Public Safety. It was this public service that inspired me to work in the human services field. I began pursuing my Master of Social Work (MSW) during my employment, and later graduated from the University of Southern California in 2015.