Helping People Find Therapists & Advocating for Ethical and Healthy Therapy & Marriage Counseling Practices

My Approach to Helping

I advocate a very practical approach to psychotherapy comprised of three steps: identity, confront, and solve. Problem solving is really not a complex mystery --- to put it simply, you cannot change what you don't understand or you won't acknowledge. The more you know about your real self, the more you can initiate change, reach your goals, and attain that ideal self. Isn't that what we all want after all? I truly believe that it's imperative to have a warm relationship with your clients. You can have "all the right answers", but if your clients do not like or trust you, they will not be open to change.Family relationships are the center of my practice, whether it be marital issues or child/parent problems. we all hit bumps in the 'road of life'. I'm here for you to get you through any rough times.I do not believe that therapy should be a life-long process. I like to set goals so that clients can reclaim their life and develop coping skills to deal with daily issues. on their own. They are always welcome to return for tune-ups. we all need that from time to time.My clients know that I am always available by phone and I don't adhere to a 55 minute session. If they need more time, I am here for them. I like to feel that I am both a friend and a trained professional who really cares about their well-being. Confidentiality is a given and they are aware of this before we begin. I will adjust my fee if necessary. Clients know that I address their issues with warmth and concern and that I really care about them as individuals.

 

More Info About My Practice

My background in the field of education and psychology spans over thirty-five years -- first as a high school teacher --- then as vocational counselor, providing testing and evaluation for both the public schools and court systems, and finally as psychotherapist on the internet and in private practice. I am a published author in education and psychological journals. I received degrees from CSUN and UCLA with a Masters in Counseling and a Ph.D in Psychology. I am licensed by the State of California and hold additional degrees in Psychometry, Hynotherapy, and Marriage and Family Counseling. It would be a privilege to work with you. If you are in physical or emotional pain I will keep you my thoughts and prayers. Love and Peace, DR. Bev

Services I Provide

• Individual Therapy & Counseling
• Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Consultation

Ages I Work With

• Children
• Teens
• Adults
• Elders

Languages I Speak

• English

Groups I Work With

Teens, Individuals, Marriage and Family Counseling, Children of Elders, Elders, Counseling and Testing (Vocational. Personality, and College Prep.) I am currently doing a great deal of counseling using Guiding Imagery. My second book, entitled "The Healing Waters--Inspirational Problem Through Guided Imagery. I am using material from my book to deal with emotional, physical, and spiritual problems. This technique has been very exciting and my clients are happy with the results. If you would like an autographed copy of my book please to go my site, the shrinklink.net

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy
• Anger Management
• Body-Mind Psychotherapy
• Drama Therapy
• Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
• Guided Therapeutic Imagery
• Humanistic Psychology
• Hypnotherapy
• Integration of different therapy models
• Positive Psychology
• Psychodrama
• Solution Focused Therapy

Concerns & Issues I Help With

• Addictions & Compulsions
• Life Changes
• Health & Body
• Emotion Management
• Social Skills & Problems
• Anxiety, Fear, & Stress
• Family Problems
• Occupational & Academic Issues
• Depression & Mood
• Relationships & Marriage
• Abuse: Emotional, Physical, or Sexual
• Identity Issues
• Attachment
• Spirituality
• Self-Esteem & Confidence