Male Therapists in Long Beach, CA
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience. It takes courage and strength to work on yourself in order to achieve a meaningful and more fulfilling life. I want to help you build on this courage and strength and be able to identify ways you can use your individual skills in all aspects of your life. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience. It takes courage and strength to work on yourself in order to achieve a meaningful and more fulfilling life. I want to help you build on this courage and strength and be able to identify ways you can use your individual skills in all aspects of your life. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Helping people achieve their goals is my passion. I want to help you to create the life and loving relationships you long for. The benefits of working with an older counselor are many. I’ve experienced both a loving, healthy marriage and a difficult, unsustainable one. I understand both and this understanding informs my work with couples and individuals experiencing difficulties in their relationships. I also know what it takes to have a successful career, and how to manage the stressors it places on you and your important relationships.
Helping people achieve their goals is my passion. I want to help you to create the life and loving relationships you long for. The benefits of working with an older counselor are many. I’ve experienced both a loving, healthy marriage and a difficult, unsustainable one. I understand both and this understanding informs my work with couples and individuals experiencing difficulties in their relationships. I also know what it takes to have a successful career, and how to manage the stressors it places on you and your important relationships.
You already did the hardest part—you reached out. That means you’re not giving up on yourself, even if everything feels messy, heavy, or off track.
Maybe life hit hard. Maybe your relationship is unraveling. Maybe anxiety has taken over so much you barely recognize yourself. And maybe you’re stuck asking, “How did I end up here?”
If you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected—you’re not broken. You’re human. And you don’t have to do this alone.
You already did the hardest part—you reached out. That means you’re not giving up on yourself, even if everything feels messy, heavy, or off track.
Maybe life hit hard. Maybe your relationship is unraveling. Maybe anxiety has taken over so much you barely recognize yourself. And maybe you’re stuck asking, “How did I end up here?”
If you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected—you’re not broken. You’re human. And you don’t have to do this alone.
Everyone deserves an enriching life full of meaning and purpose regardless of the difficulties that may come our way. My goal is to provide an affirming space for you to develop a deep understanding of yourself, explore challenges you’re facing both internally and externally, and discover healthy ways to achieve your goals. No matter where our work together takes us, you will always receive unconditional acceptance, respect, and care.
Everyone deserves an enriching life full of meaning and purpose regardless of the difficulties that may come our way. My goal is to provide an affirming space for you to develop a deep understanding of yourself, explore challenges you’re facing both internally and externally, and discover healthy ways to achieve your goals. No matter where our work together takes us, you will always receive unconditional acceptance, respect, and care.
Maybe your child’s behavior has gotten harder to manage, or you're feeling stuck, noticing your own stress, anger, or disconnection growing. You want things to feel lighter, calmer, and more connected again.
Maybe your child’s behavior has gotten harder to manage, or you're feeling stuck, noticing your own stress, anger, or disconnection growing. You want things to feel lighter, calmer, and more connected again.
I believe we all have the capacity to grow and experience joy. Access to this capacity is usually closer than we think. Talking to someone who is trained to HEAR you can unblock what is holding you back. Call me and we can talk about finding the answers within yourself. For the last 20 years I have had experience in helping people overcome many forms of suffering. Call me and take your first step toward feeling better, attending to things that are meaningful to you, and feeling whole again.
I believe we all have the capacity to grow and experience joy. Access to this capacity is usually closer than we think. Talking to someone who is trained to HEAR you can unblock what is holding you back. Call me and we can talk about finding the answers within yourself. For the last 20 years I have had experience in helping people overcome many forms of suffering. Call me and take your first step toward feeling better, attending to things that are meaningful to you, and feeling whole again.
Things can get better! My goal is to help folks who are struggling with the curves in the road life can throw at us. Even if you have tried other means of addressing problems, my approach is to use innovative, technologically advanced methods and techniques to conquer those common life challenges. Sleep problems, anxiety, and depression are common difficulties almost everyone experiences at some point in time. Helping you address these challenges in a direct, time-effective way is our highest purpose.
Things can get better! My goal is to help folks who are struggling with the curves in the road life can throw at us. Even if you have tried other means of addressing problems, my approach is to use innovative, technologically advanced methods and techniques to conquer those common life challenges. Sleep problems, anxiety, and depression are common difficulties almost everyone experiences at some point in time. Helping you address these challenges in a direct, time-effective way is our highest purpose.
Hello and welcome to my therapist profile. I am a 1st-generation gay man of Italian and Mexican descent. I've spent the majority of my life advocating for my community, and I'm honored to provide a safe and creative therapy space for my clients to express themselves openly and freely.
Hello and welcome to my therapist profile. I am a 1st-generation gay man of Italian and Mexican descent. I've spent the majority of my life advocating for my community, and I'm honored to provide a safe and creative therapy space for my clients to express themselves openly and freely.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re used to handling things on your own. Many of my clients are college students or working professionals struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship concerns, or uncertainty about their direction. I am the Founder and Executive Director of Daybreak Counseling Center, a well-established group practice serving Southern California for over 10 years. I provide a confidential, supportive space to gain clarity, develop coping skills, and make meaningful, lasting changes.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re used to handling things on your own. Many of my clients are college students or working professionals struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship concerns, or uncertainty about their direction. I am the Founder and Executive Director of Daybreak Counseling Center, a well-established group practice serving Southern California for over 10 years. I provide a confidential, supportive space to gain clarity, develop coping skills, and make meaningful, lasting changes.
Feeling out of control over what you care about the most can make you feel like your world is crumbling around you. Feelings of worry, fear, confusion, anger, and sadness can make your relationships, parenting, work, or your education seem impossible and feel like a heavy burden. My passion is helping people realize or remember that they are capable, strong, worthy, and significant. I look to understand your pain and concern, and I want to tell you that you CAN overcome these obstacles that come your way in life. Having peace of mind is a mind frame.
Feeling out of control over what you care about the most can make you feel like your world is crumbling around you. Feelings of worry, fear, confusion, anger, and sadness can make your relationships, parenting, work, or your education seem impossible and feel like a heavy burden. My passion is helping people realize or remember that they are capable, strong, worthy, and significant. I look to understand your pain and concern, and I want to tell you that you CAN overcome these obstacles that come your way in life. Having peace of mind is a mind frame.
Research indicates that the most important factor in psychotherapy may be the alliance between client and therapist. It makes sense that any individual, couple or family would reflect heavily on this aspect of their search.
Initial consultations are about providing a uniquely safe, private space for the client(s) to share thoughts, questions, feelings or concerns.
Subsequent meetings build from what already works well. Therapy is a collaborative process, based on YOUR preferred outcomes. This ensures greater - sustainable - satisfaction, whether the focus is on personal, relational, or professional growth.
Research indicates that the most important factor in psychotherapy may be the alliance between client and therapist. It makes sense that any individual, couple or family would reflect heavily on this aspect of their search.
Initial consultations are about providing a uniquely safe, private space for the client(s) to share thoughts, questions, feelings or concerns.
Subsequent meetings build from what already works well. Therapy is a collaborative process, based on YOUR preferred outcomes. This ensures greater - sustainable - satisfaction, whether the focus is on personal, relational, or professional growth.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in patterns that affect their mood, relationships, or sense of direction. They may be navigating stress, trauma, relationship conflict, overthinking, or feeling disconnected from their values and needs. They want greater clarity, emotional balance, and a better quality of life but may not yet know how to get there. In therapy, we focus on building self-awareness, understanding internal patterns, and developing practical skills that support healthier decisions, stronger relationships, and more adaptive ways of coping with life’s challenges.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in patterns that affect their mood, relationships, or sense of direction. They may be navigating stress, trauma, relationship conflict, overthinking, or feeling disconnected from their values and needs. They want greater clarity, emotional balance, and a better quality of life but may not yet know how to get there. In therapy, we focus on building self-awareness, understanding internal patterns, and developing practical skills that support healthier decisions, stronger relationships, and more adaptive ways of coping with life’s challenges.
Many of the clients I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps. They may be experiencing depression, anxiety, or stress, navigating life transitions, or exploring questions around identity, meaning, and purpose. Often, they are carrying the impact of cultural expectations or systemic stressors that make it difficult to feel grounded or understood. Clients often seek therapy as a space to slow down, reflect, and talk through what feels hard to name. I value this work because it allows me to support people in making sense of their experiences and building lives that feel more aligned.
Many of the clients I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps. They may be experiencing depression, anxiety, or stress, navigating life transitions, or exploring questions around identity, meaning, and purpose. Often, they are carrying the impact of cultural expectations or systemic stressors that make it difficult to feel grounded or understood. Clients often seek therapy as a space to slow down, reflect, and talk through what feels hard to name. I value this work because it allows me to support people in making sense of their experiences and building lives that feel more aligned.
I see therapy as a collaborative space where we slow things down and get curious about where you’re hurting, what feels stuck, and the patterns that keep showing up. Together, we work toward doing something different—maybe in ways you haven’t had the chance to before.
My role includes helping you notice what may be outside awareness—blind spots that keep you looping—and reconnect with strengths and qualities already within you, even if buried or forgotten. My goal is to support greater clarity, balance, and a deeper sense of empowerment.
I see therapy as a collaborative space where we slow things down and get curious about where you’re hurting, what feels stuck, and the patterns that keep showing up. Together, we work toward doing something different—maybe in ways you haven’t had the chance to before.
My role includes helping you notice what may be outside awareness—blind spots that keep you looping—and reconnect with strengths and qualities already within you, even if buried or forgotten. My goal is to support greater clarity, balance, and a deeper sense of empowerment.
I am glad you are here! It can take time to share one’s feelings or identify them, and I create a safe environment that allows my clients to express themselves, feel, connect, and grow in self-awareness. Working alongside anyone seeking healing and growth is a gift and privilege. If you are looking for someone who can walk alongside you and help process what lies beneath the surface, I would be honored to be that person. For those interested in utilizing EMDR to recover from trauma or difficult experiences, I am EMDR-trained through EMDRIA.
I am glad you are here! It can take time to share one’s feelings or identify them, and I create a safe environment that allows my clients to express themselves, feel, connect, and grow in self-awareness. Working alongside anyone seeking healing and growth is a gift and privilege. If you are looking for someone who can walk alongside you and help process what lies beneath the surface, I would be honored to be that person. For those interested in utilizing EMDR to recover from trauma or difficult experiences, I am EMDR-trained through EMDRIA.
As a parent, there is nothing that you wouldn't do for your child and their success. However, sometimes the day to day stress and demands of everyday life impact our relationships in a negative way. I have over 15 years experience working directly with children, adolescents, and families struggling with a variety of issues.
As a parent, there is nothing that you wouldn't do for your child and their success. However, sometimes the day to day stress and demands of everyday life impact our relationships in a negative way. I have over 15 years experience working directly with children, adolescents, and families struggling with a variety of issues.
Life happens, sometimes suddenly, other times quietly urging us forward. Perhaps a part of you is already reaching toward change, clarity, or deeper connection. If this sounds like you, lets connect! Together, we create space to slow down, better understand your inner experience, and move out of reactive cycles.
Life happens, sometimes suddenly, other times quietly urging us forward. Perhaps a part of you is already reaching toward change, clarity, or deeper connection. If this sounds like you, lets connect! Together, we create space to slow down, better understand your inner experience, and move out of reactive cycles.
My mission is to create a warm, supportive, and nurturing space where individuals, couples, and families feel truly seen, heard, and valued. I understand that seeking help takes courage, and I honor your journey by providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique experiences and needs. Together, we will explore the challenges you’re facing with care and understanding, crafting a personalized path toward healing, growth, and deeper connection. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering insight, tools, and unwavering support to help you create meaningful, lasting change—because you don’t have to do this alone.
My mission is to create a warm, supportive, and nurturing space where individuals, couples, and families feel truly seen, heard, and valued. I understand that seeking help takes courage, and I honor your journey by providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique experiences and needs. Together, we will explore the challenges you’re facing with care and understanding, crafting a personalized path toward healing, growth, and deeper connection. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering insight, tools, and unwavering support to help you create meaningful, lasting change—because you don’t have to do this alone.
Clients seeking assistance with mood disorders, adjusting to changes in life, medical issues, and/or finding the meaning of life are my ideal population. Life is unpredictable and it only takes a lending ear to not feel alone in the chaos. Working together, the goal would be to decrease the moods and behaviors present with life changes, managing activities of daily living with as much ease as possible, starting up again if we relapse in our behaviors and moods, working jointly until a good enough resolution has been established.
Clients seeking assistance with mood disorders, adjusting to changes in life, medical issues, and/or finding the meaning of life are my ideal population. Life is unpredictable and it only takes a lending ear to not feel alone in the chaos. Working together, the goal would be to decrease the moods and behaviors present with life changes, managing activities of daily living with as much ease as possible, starting up again if we relapse in our behaviors and moods, working jointly until a good enough resolution has been established.
Men arrive at therapy having spent years living in their heads analyzing, pushing forward, and attempting to hold it together. What gets left behind is a deeper understanding of themselves: what they actually feel, what they really need, and who they want to be. I work with men navigating these kinds of questions. My approach is humanistic and person-centered, which means I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is to create a space where you can slow down, reflect honestly, and connect with what matters most to you.
Men arrive at therapy having spent years living in their heads analyzing, pushing forward, and attempting to hold it together. What gets left behind is a deeper understanding of themselves: what they actually feel, what they really need, and who they want to be. I work with men navigating these kinds of questions. My approach is humanistic and person-centered, which means I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is to create a space where you can slow down, reflect honestly, and connect with what matters most to you.
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