Therapists in Naples-Marina Area, Long Beach, CA

Do you struggle with feelings of inadequacy? Are your past experiences obstructing your thoughts regularly? Do you relive past traumatic experiences in your mind? My priority as a therapist is to help you develop skills and resilience in order to not only cultivate healing in your present, but to also ensure that you have tools for the future. I see couples and individuals who want help reconnecting, managing conflict, navigate the complexities of cultural expectations, talking through hurts and identifying what's standing in the way of them effectively communicating their needs.

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.

Are old ideas holding you back? We build layer upon layer of beliefs that once served us reasonably well, but might not be serving us as we are now. I help individuals and couples work through identifying old patterns and choosing new alternatives. I can help you stop arguing for your limitations. If you have ever wondered why mere insight has not produced change for you or in your relationship, I have an approach that can help you get un-stuck.

After over twenty years in practice I have extensive experience in treating anxiety and depression secondary to life stress and transitions. Many of my clients are struggling with difficult relationships where they need to learn new methods of communicating, identify reoccurring and destructive patterns, or make decisions to either more fully commit to or let go of their partners. I focus on therapy to generate coping skills to deal with the changes that challenge us through our lifespan, such as separation, divorce, infertility, birth, family conflict, death or loss of a loved one, retirement, empty nest, and aging issues.

I help those who feel stuck and feel overwhelmed. Often, we need a safe person to help us walk through those thoughts and feelings. I have experience with couples and individuals working through anxiety (worry, panic, phobias & social anxiety), depression, grief, trauma, and addiction recovery. I support people who find themselves in a different world due to marital conflict, divorce, and single parenting. My goal is to guide you to gain clarity, learn to trust yourself, and ultimately heal.

Life throws us challenges daily through family, work and relationships. Are you struggling through and losing confidence in your ability to communicate effectively and handle issues without feeling fear, stress or frustration? Well, you must be ready to do something about it, 'cause here you are! Let me help you connect to your inner strength and bring balance and harmony into your life.

Do you worry your relationship is falling apart or find yourself in an unsatisfying situation? Has the initial excitement of your relationship faded, leaving you feeling disconnected? Is your sex life not what it used to be? Have you noticed red flags but not sure what do do? Whether you're facing communication problems, intimacy issues, or lingering conflicts, Do you feel you might want to end a relationship and feel guilty doing so? It's challenging to decide on whether to stay or leave a relationships. When children or finances are involved, you may find yourself feeling trapped and unsure of how to move forward.

It’s time to start prioritizing your mental health, you deserve it! Life can be so overwhelming, that finding a peace of mind can feel unattainable. I make sure my sessions are a time and space for you to feel at peace and safe to be yourself. My ultimate goal is to help each person feel heard, accepted, and comforted. I believe therapy with me can benefit those who are ready to embark on a journey to learn about themselves and truly heal. My specialty is working with teens and individuals in early-mid adulthood who are dealing with anxiety, trauma, and/or depression and couples

My goal as a therapist is to guide clients to a better understanding of themselves. I work with individuals, couples, & families and provide a safe, judgement free, welcoming space to help clients navigate the various challenges in life. I strive to create an empowering environment which helps clients build healthy coping skills, develop independence, and resolve past issues and trauma through identifying patterns by assigning homework designed specifically for the client’s needs

Are you 20 to 30 something and feeling helpless, confused, and in need of someone to talk to? YOU ARE NOT ALONE!My practice specializes in helping young adults tranisition through the often-tumultuous stages of early adulthood.

I have extensive experience in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety,Panic disorders, and Relationship Issues. My approach to a person's problems involves the entire person. I have been trained extensively in the Neurobiological approach to treatment, which is often referred to as the Mind-Body connection. Having problematic physical symptoms as a result of being depressed and/or anxious is becoming more common and is very stressful. Our immune system, our ability to ward off disease can be greatly affected by our emotions. Depression, Anxiety/Panic, as well as the Stress caused by physical symptoms are very debilitating.

Navigating life can be a challenge. As a psychologist, I help you identify: (1) problem areas and patterns that are causing distress, (2) the source(s) of these issues, and (3) ways to enact change. Depending upon your individual characteristics, life experiences, history, and cultural background, difficulties can present themselves in numerous ways and color how we experience ourselves, our environment, and our relationships. Furthermore, external circumstances, often beyond our control, can cause or contribute to our struggles and it is important that we have appropriate and effective coping strategies to manage these.

Are you going through tough times and need someone you can trust to talk with? Are you looking for a non-judgmental confidential setting to explore struggles with a caring psychotherapist? You have found the right company. As the president of Waves of Peace Counseling services I have over 20 years experience. Our professional therapists also have many years experience conducting therapy and have seen great results. Together we can explore challenges you are struggling with and can work with you on developing solutions in a practical and empathetic fashion. The goal is to help make these challenges smoother and easier to cope with.

Specialties: Christian based therapy + clients recovering from Trauma or Betrayal. Specialized Trauma Training: Brainspotting + Trauma Focused CBT Starting therapy is scary. But if you're ready to start the process to feeling more emotionally free, I'm here to help. Christian-based therapy is special because we're reminded in every session that God is near to us, prompting and guiding us. Recovering from anxiety, depression symptoms that come from difficult relationships or a difficult past can feel hopeless. But our brains, minds and relationships were created to heal + recover. I want to help along the way.

I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist in Long Beach, California, who works with individuals struggling with compulsive sex or porn use and understand the impact of betrayal trauma on the partner and the relationship. I know how difficult it can be to break free from addictive behavior, and I am directive in my approach to therapy. I utilize a Task Centered approach based on the research of Dr. Patrick Carnes, the leading expert in the field of sexual addiction. Together we will start to repair the damage that has been done and work towards healing.

If you are ready to talk to someone who will not judge you about what's really happening in your life, I am ready to listen and walk with you on your healing journey. I'm a mental health provider with extensive experience in helping adults with achieving their ultimate self. My specialization is in addiction treatment, trauma, mood disorders, enhancing performance, sex-work allied, LGBTQ+, and minorities/underrepresented persons. I use evidence-based approaches along with your personal and unique needs.

I am an expert in treating couples struggling with the traumatic betrayal of sex and porn addiction. Not sure what to do next to save your relationship? I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and have over 15 years of experience in helping individuals and couples overcome life's biggest problems. In our sessions, we will work together to improve your life and relationships, find peace and let go of old thoughts and behaviors that are keeping you stuck. Contact my office for a free 15-minute phone consultation.

I work with adults who may be seeking to understand themselves better, heal from painful experiences, develop satisfying relationships, or pursue a more meaningful life. My approach to therapy is compassionate, authentic, and down-to-earth; I aim to offer a place where you can experience relief, feel understood, and cultivate a life guided by intentionality, wisdom, and your personal values.

Would you like to feel sexually empowered to have the sex life you've always wanted... to experience greater sexual awareness and sexual satisfaction in your relationships? I want to help you get beyond sex-related fears, anxiety, guilt, shame, obsessive behaviors, or past traumas that may be impacting your relationships and intimacy. In my sex therapy practice we will work on exploring and processing your struggles, gaining the strength to overcome sex and intimacy issues, and more effective ways for communicating to ultimately create greater satisfaction in your life.