Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Long Beach, CA

Navigating life's challenges is never easy, but reaching out for help is a brave first step to living a more genuine and fulfilling life. I have expertise in working with individuals struggling with childhood trauma and trauma -related symptoms such as grief, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relational conflict. I believe every client is unique and deserves to be listened to and understood in an empathetic way. I am passionate about creating a safe, kind, collaborative and judgment-free space where clients can attain new insights, experience new feelings, and find a renewed sense of physical and mental well-being.

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 enjoy working with clients from different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and incorporating those facets into a more holistic approach to therapy. I have extensive experience using evidence-based treatments to address depression, anxiety, trauma and substance disorders.

Be proud of yourself!! You have taken this major step toward self care. We can get caught up in our daily life routines, that at times we forget how important it is to take care of ourselves, especially our mental health needs. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 10 years of experience treating individuals and families. I am bilingual. I speak English and I am fluent in Spanish. I specialize in Maternal Mental Health and Trauma .

Hello, I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 5 years of psychotherapy experience. I provide individual therapy and biopsychosocial assessments to adults and adolescents. I help my clients with a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma , racial trauma , family conflict and substance abuse. I am committed to guiding clients through life challenges and rebuilding self-esteem. My approach is collaborative because I believe everyone has strengths that they can utilize fulfill their life passions. My goal is to empower and to help clients live a healthy and fulfilling life.

Have you or your child experienced a recent life transition? Are you depressed, sad, irritable, anxious, or stressed and ready to Live Free? I help women and young ladies, Nourish, HEAL, Grow and Thrive. I support women who are dealing with relationship trauma /grief, who are dealing with inner child issues and past childhood trauma . I help women acknowledge their trauma , work through their trauma and change their trauma into triumph. If you are ready to heal from what broke you, let's work together to set you free so you can grow and blossom.

"At the center of your being, you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want." -Lao Tzu. I believe this to be true for all individuals, though depression, anxiety, and other mental health symptoms can obscure this understanding, leaving us lost and confused along the way. I work with individuals and couples who have deviated from or lost sight of their values, and are looking for guidance in defining and living a life of peace and purpose.

Hi! As a parent, it can be heartbreaking seeing your child live through these difficult times or any other traumatic event and no longer seem like the person you once knew. They shut down or get angry without reason. They have difficulties sleeping or seem anxious. Especially during the COVID pandemic, they may be spending all day in their room. Even though you try your best to figure out what's going on and support your child, nothing seems to help. As a result, you and your child might feel lost and alone. Therapy can teach new skills to help your family through this difficult time and become even more resilient.

I believe the answers to most of our life questions come from within us. Therapy provides you with a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space for you to better understand yourself, where you’re at, where you want to be, and how to get there. As a therapist, my role is to help you navigate through these processes using a client-centered, strength-based approach. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, trauma , and those experiencing life transitions.

Are you dealing with a sex or porn addiction? Are you the partner of a porn or sex addict and dealing with the trauma ? Has your life become unmanageable and are you overwhelmed? I provide individual, couple, and group therapy to help you and your partner work through sex and porn addiction issues.

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.

My work focuses on guiding families to becoming more emotionally aware and knowledgeable of their children’s mental health struggles. I incorporate various modalities of therapeutic activities. Complex trauma is one of my specialties and working with children 0-5 years and their families is another specialty. I also focus on providing affirming therapy to those who are black indigenous and queer/trans individuals. I also work with couples, and women who have experienced childhood trauma

I currently only offer online and in-home therapy. When we are in the midst of crisis we can question our abilities to overcome. Like quicksand, these self-defeating thoughts pull us even deeper into despair and we may become seduced by seclusion. Instead, I believe we should strive to accept our struggles as the catalysts that can bring us into closer connection with others and thus be more empowered to overcome. My practice of therapy involves helping people realize that to struggle is not unique and that connections with others during those times can be the difference between surrendering to weakness and reclaiming your strength.

I use a variety of practices and therapies, including: EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Informed Therapy. My process is always to ask you, the client, what it is you want, what would that look like, and what is in your way. Then we collaborate to get you there!

I became a therapist to help people reach the life they're wanting, hoping, and deep down knowing they're meant for. I'm here to help you. I focus on helping adults with their self confidence, boundaries, communication, trauma , depression, and more. I'm here to provide a safe space for you to work through the challenges going on in your life. I work with you throughout therapy, side by side, one step at a time. I am currently accepting new clients for individual and couple's therapy in California or Texas. Telehealth only. Website: www.ashlynlmft.com

Dr. Ralph Ihle is a Psychologist in the Long Beach, CA area whose practice has spanned more than 30 years. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Los Angeles, CA in 1980 and his doctoral degree from the University of Southern California in 1988. He acquired skills consulting with and training program treatment staff and assessing and treating male and female patients with severe mental disorders and young adults with destructive behavior disorders.