EMDR Therapists in Long Beach, CA

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Doctor of Psychology. It has been my greatest pleasure to assist my clients in overcoming obstacles and achieving happiness and fulfillment in every phase of their lives. I find it heart-warming to mentor and guide individuals and families through their differences, difficulties, and conflicts. With 23 years of experience working with diverse clients, I have developed a wide range of tools and treatment styles to help them overcome every challenging stage in their lives.

Hello! It takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to seek therapy, so I am glad you're here. My goal is to create a safe space to process your current challenges and help you build on your inherent strengths to create your unique path to wellness. I utilize highly effective evidence-based treatments such as EMDR, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy. I provide a safe and supportive environment to promote self-awareness, healing, and personal growth to reach your full potential.

My name is Zinat Hashmy, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked with many different populations, such as older adults, adults, adolescents, and special needs. I help people with depression, trauma and PTSD, emotional disturbance, self esteem, life coaching, and more. I utilize Solution Focused, Person-Centered, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Strength Based Therapy modalities. I have worked with the county, in group homes, inpatient treatment centers, and school-based settings.

I believe every good therapist has done their own work. I have been a therapy client at different times throughout my life. I don’t ask my clients to do anything I haven’t done myself. Together we will work to identify the best approach to healing for you.

Are you going through some challenging situation right now that seems to knock you off balance? Do you have intrusive thoughts and relive the past as if it were happening right now? Do you have distressful childhood experiences that you want to address? When you are struggling with something that you can’t seem to change, it is so important to get help, so you can feel better quickly. I have many skills to offer clients that can help them navigate these difficult periods, gain clarity, and heal from past traumas. I want to help you work through emotional obstacles that prohibit you from regaining the strength to reach your goals.

You’re a new mom who has gone through something traumatic but is expected to put your needs aside and give every ounce of yourself to your tiny human(s). You feel completely lost in the mix and invisible. You’re not even sure who you are anymore or where you start and stop. You love your baby, and you feel suffocated too. You feel guilty that you feel so empty…really, you feel guilty for everything. You feel on edge, worried, and super scattered. You are shocked at the rage you feel by the unfair load you are tasked with. You’re not asking for much! Just a moment, a breath, some space, some clarity.

I am currently a marriage and family therapist licensed in the state of California. As a clinician I have 4+ years’ experience working in residential care as well as community mental health treating children, adolescents, and adults who suffer from various challenges and diagnosis. I have also now worked remotely for 1 year providing individual therapy too all ages and populations. In treatment, I believe that each and every person has the power and the courage to face their trauma and find fulfillment and joy in their lives. I view trauma as the root cause for the majority of mental health problems and diagnoses.

Finding a therapist in a big city can be a daunting task for such an important decision and journey you are on. I cultivate a space for you to feel seen and heard while facilitating change through a therapeutic relationship of compassion and culturally affirming care. I'm committed to working with LGBTQ+ individuals/relationships and working with teens in this ever more complex world that induces overwhelming feelings. I also provide support for parents with teens in navigating these issues. I work with adults who experience a variety of expressions such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma to name a few.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 10 years of experience in my field. I have mostly worked with clients in Southern California, but my formal training started in Mexico City. I have worked with clients with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, internet addictions, and coming-of-age difficulties.

My focus is to help individuals and families heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues. As the therapeutic area of concern is introduced, we can begin to work together in developing empowerment of self as we set up together healthy and achievable goals. I aim to establish include compassion, good communication and trust. In our relationship then I will work alongside you to develop your own coping tools. My approach is a person-centered (positive type) direction to further your strengths and resilience which is tailored towards your specific goals and needs.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with clients living with a range of experiences which often include healing Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), self-discovery and acceptance within oppressive systems, healing mother - daughter relationships, finding wholeness after narcissistic abuse, and strengthening the heart after the loss of a loved one. To assist, I use an eclectic approach that can include theories from EMDR Therapy, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and the Internal Family System. When artfully combined, these principles help to awaken change and ripple out improvement in the internal and external realities.

Hello! My name is Carlos and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California. I am passionate about psychotherapy and I believe that it is my duty to my clients to stay abreast of the latest trainings and opportunities for professional development.

When was the last time you felt deep pleasure, connection or acceptance within yourself or a relationship? Therapy works when you find someone who gets you. As one of only 10 AASECT certified sex therapists in Oregon, I'm training a team to provide inclusive sex positive treatment for individuals, couples, groups and LGBTQIPA+ folks. We focus on the treatment of trauma, sexuality challenges (arousal, performance, desire mismatch, healing abuse, pain), gender concerns including resources during the gender affirmation process and exploration of alternative sexualities or relationship configurations including non-monogamy and kink.

Hi, My name is Jenni Bettger. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA and TX. I am passionate about joining alongside my clients in their journey of growth and healing. I enjoy working with individuals to help them work through life's challenges. Some of my areas of treatment are depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, family issues, spiritual concerns, and stress management. I've been in private practice for 20 years. I am a Christian therapist and certified in EMDR trauma treatment. I also practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems work.

Therapy is a space that is both engaging and supportive. I aim to create a welcoming environment where you can access therapy as a means to enrich your life. I come from a unique cultural background, being half Salvadorian and half Filipino, a first-generation child of immigrant parents, and part of the LGBTQ+ community. These diverse cultural influences have significantly shaped my personal identity and professional development. This journey of straddling multiple cultures has taught me the richness of our intersectional identities and how we all engage with the world through a complex web of lived experiences.

My name is Fairy Shaw, I am a clinical Associate Marriage & Family Therapist who is passionate about helping you find solutions that work for you, accomplish your goals, and discover the true potential to attain your personal growth. I recognize the need to identify and treat the cooccurring disorders, such as anxiety, depression, codependency, trauma, grieving, life transitions, and low self-esteem.

Are you hoping to improve communication, understanding, and boundaries in your relationships so that you can move towards the life and connections you long for? If so, I look forward to connecting with you! I love coming alongside individuals, couples and families to collaboratively address challenges and move you towards your goals. Relationships can be strained or become challenging for so many reasons. Sometimes we need support to find the best way forward in our relationship to ourself, our peers, our colleagues, or our loved ones. Congratulations on taking a step towards prioritizing yourself in this way.

My name is Preston Herdt, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. My approach is client-centered, and I tailor my therapeutic techniques to best fit the needs of each client. I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment for my clients to explore their thoughts and emotions and work towards their personal goals. As a dedicated Psychotherapist, I utilize EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy to support my clients in achieving their goals. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and tailored to your unique needs. You can count on me to help as we work towards a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.

You have taken the first step by reaching out which takes courage. Therapy is an opportunity to make yourself or your relationship a priority. This has been an exceptionally difficult couple of years. COVID has put pressure on us and on our relationships in ways no one could have imagined. My specialty is relationships, communication and trauma. Sometimes we find ourselves reacting in ways that even surprise us. You may find yourself asking, why is my reaction so strong? I feel terrible about how I handled things, again. This is not what I want for myself or the relationships that are important to me.