Chronic Pain Therapists in Long Beach, CA

You are ready to finally focus on you and get your peace & joy back, but you want to feel comfortable with the right therapist who looks like you & understands your culture, faith & background. You've been needing a safe and stable support to finally heal. I meet you right there in the pains of life with compassionate care and culturally-sensitive support to help you and your family heal from those traumas and wounds in a comforting relatable way. I provide insightful feedback to help you discover new solutions to old patterns so you can have functional wholeness emotionally, mentally, and relationally for a more fulfilling life.

Maybe you’ve been in therapy in the past, but the changes you were looking for never really happened. You've been keeping it together, but you're asking yourself, is that enough? You haven’t been able to think your way out of your past traumatic experiences and now life seems to be adding new problems to the old ones. When are things going to change? I work with people experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, grief and loss, peri menopause/menopause, aging and other life transitions. I specialize in somatic therapy, a trauma therapy focusing on body sensations to heal psychological wounds.

Growing up, my family and I battled with compulsive behaviors, mental health struggles, and family dysfunction. After high school, I quickly joined the Marine Corps. After being honorably discharged, my symptoms became so debilitating that I became homeless. As a result, I finally found the willingness to receive professional help through the VA and spent four months at UCSD Eating Disorders Center. There I dedicated myself to doing whatever it took to recover fully. While in treatment, I was allowed to lead a group therapy session; at that moment, I found my calling to be a therapist.

Hi there, I'm Esther! Everyone can use extra support from time to time, and that's what I'm here for. I'm here to help. My approach is straightforward and client-driven. I work with a limited number of clients because I want to be authentically present for your process. Other things you might want to know: I received my MSW from CSU Long Beach. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 5 years, and have provided supervision to ASWs working on hours for their license. I'm a long-time ally of the LGBTQIA community. I am kink and sex-positive.

Rick Erlien, LMFT. practical help results oriented. Would you like a happier life? I can help you to understand what is going wrong, your strengths, and how to find solutions. I utilize a Solution Focused approach along with Cognitive Behavior Therapy as well as in addition if you like... Music Therapy Healing (you do not have to be a musician). I can help you stop repeating old patterns, and make changes for the better, know what to do about it, and feel like you are in control. I use an integrative approach as I described above as well.

My ideal client is someone who is ready and motivated to make positive changes in their life. They may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their present circumstances. By providing a safe and nonjudgmental space, I create an environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions freely. My goal is to guide individuals towards increased self-awareness, personal growth, and ultimately, a more fulfilling life. Together, we can work towards achieving your desired outcomes and establishing lasting positive changes.

Cannot find someone who takes your insurance? Frustrated with calling therapists and not receiving a call back or there being a schedule conflict? Insightful Matters may be the solution for you. Here, you call one number and you are taken care of. You have access to using your insurance if you wish, a full range of therapists to choose from, days & times, as well as specialties. You can check out our individual profiles here on psychology today and on our website at www.insightfulmatters.com.

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.

I have been practicing therapy for over 25 years, so I have a great deal of experience with different kinds of problems/issues, and with different types of clients. Most of the people I see are adults, but I do occasionally see teenagers and children. Many of my clients are having issues with anxiety, depression, relationships, or just the everyday challenges of living. I am a Christian and specialize in Christian counseling, but also have many clients who are not Christians. I enjoy helping people and seeing them improve their lives.

I'll help you embrace your authentic self and navigate life's transitions with humor, heart, and cultural understanding. I'm passionate about LGBTQ+ affirmative care, cultural identity exploration, and burnout prevention, creating a safe haven where you can be unapologetically you. My mission is to build a trusting environment where you feel comfortable examining yourself and your relationships. I understand opening up can be intimidating, so we'll create a strong foundation together, finding ways to understand where you're coming from and what you need.

You may find yourself constantly doubting yourself, often asking others for their input about major life decisions. You may feel that others “have it all together” while feeling overwhelmed with your roles and responsibilities. You may worry about everyone else’s needs but feel empty when you’ve made sure everyone else is taken care of. If any of this is true for you, you’ve come to the right place. Therapy is a safe and supportive haven to remind you that YOU matter. Your desires, strengths, and needs deserve to be held and acknowledged.

For over 20 years as a psychologist I have helped people struggling with a variety of issues including life transitions, relationship challenges, work stress, and recovery from anxiety and depression. My approach is two-fold. I want to address the specific issues that have led you to therapy at this time of your life, and I will use therapeutic approaches that are compatible with your unique personality, problems and learning style. I believe that everyone has the power to reexamine and alter situations and tensions in their lives. Clients describe my approach as caring and compassionate but at the same time straight forward.

My usual clients are young adults, under 45 years age,(I do see children and elders), experiencing mood disorders such as depression, or anxiety. Substance abuse issues are frequently involved, or alcohol abuse. There are always relationship issues with others involved as well. The Goals of Therapy include feeling happier, calmer, more at peace, to reducing substance abuse and alcohol abuse. They want to learn how to improve their relationships with themselves and others.

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.

Marsha Utain has thirty years of clinical practice. She is the former co-host of Mental Health Magazine,author of Stepping Out of Chaos and co-author of Scream Louder (later titled: The Healing Relationship). As a Gestalt therapist who is knowledgeable in TA, EMDR and other therapeutic milieu, she has been a sought after clinical trainer and lecturer to both public and professional audiences in the United States,Canada,and Europe.

I've been fascinated with how people change and don't change over the last 30 years. There is some stickiness in ourselves and others I think we'd all like to feel the power to transform. I've realized that fears about the sense of self not being good enough, lovable, or valuable knock us out of our connection to our internal core values, right in the moment where our core values would transform the situation. Contemplate when you let yourself down and don't follow through with what you know you want to do. Reflect on the times you've needed compassion and only received an evaluation. How would you change all this stickiness?

Do you feel alone, misunderstood and unsupported? Are you having difficulty managing the challenges in your life? Are you living a life unfulfilled and without purpose? You are not alone.

With decades of experience and training, I know how to listen to your thoughts and feelings with empathy and care. I give psychological & social support for depression, anxiety, substance issues, Women's issues, relationship and job issues, or whatever is on your mind, using CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), depth psychotherapy, progressive muscle relaxation, breathwork, motivational interviewing and/or accurate, empathic understanding. Freud called psychotherapy, "the talking cure" because when you talk self-knowledge begins.

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.