Psych Lab Psychology Center

Effective psychotherapy in Long Beach, California

Phone (562) 684-1300

Email help@psychlab.us

Therapy to improve self-care in Long Beach, California

Therapy to Improve Self-Care

Do you want to focus on self-care, but it seems selfish or indulgent to spend time focusing on yourself? The truth is, taking time to focus on self-care is one of the best things you can do for those you love. Only by taking good care of yourself can be healthy, happy, effective, and emotionally present.

At Psych Lab, we know how hard it is to focus on yourself and how confusing it can be to figure out what you really need to be happy and well. Unfortunately, "self-care" has become a hot advertising buzz word for things that actually do self-harm. Self-care is not hard or expensive; it's just taking time to focus on what your body, heart, and mind need. We are experts in helping you focus on yourself so you can be who you want to be for others.

Here's how we'll help you take control of your self-care:


Start healing now:

  1. Request a free phone or email consultation (click here)
  2. Schedule an in-depth therapy evaluation to understand what's needed
  3. Meet with your therapist weekly to work on skills, growth, & healing

Therapists who help you nourish yourself

Lacey Dippolito, Associate Therapist in Long Beach, CA

Lacey Dippolito

Associate Professional
Clinical Counselor

Specializes in helping people work through grief and trauma.

Zoe Peterson, Associate Therapist in Long Beach, CA

Zoë Peterson

Associate Marriage &
Family Therapist

Helps young people find their authentic voice, and heal from discouragement and difficulty.

Oscar Sermeno, Associate Therapist in Long Beach, CA

Oscar Sermeno

Associate Professional
Clinical Counselor

Helps people learn to value themselves & their experiences.

Amy Melchor, Associate Therapist in Long Beach, CA

Amy Melchor

Associate Marriage &
Family Therapist

Promotes mindful living, self-compassion, and emotional resilience.

Tanya Montgomery, Associate Therapist in Long Beach, CA

Tanya Montgomery

Associate Marriage &
Family Therapist

Skilled in working with complex trauma, severe & chronic mental illness, autism, and ADHD.

Elyssa Krmpotich, Associate Therapist in Long Beach, CA

Elyssa Krmpotich

Associate Professional
Clinical Counselor

Focuses on psychodynamic approaches for deep healing.

Kira Xiong, Associate Therapist in Long Beach, CA

Kira Xiong

Associate Professional
Clinical Counselor

Experienced with trauma, disabilities, chronic pain, domestic violence, and relationship problems.

Hailey Hause, Licensed Therapist in Long Beach, CA

Hailey Hause

Licensed Marriage &
Family Therapist

Focused on healing trauma and social anxiety, and facilitating personal growth.

Rachel Barraza, Licensed Therapist in Long Beach, CA

Rachel Barraza

Licensed Clinical
Social Worker

Experienced with DBT and attachment-based approaches to trauma and addiction.

Carin Chin, Licensed Therapist in Long Beach, CA

Carin Chin

Licensed Marriage &
Family Therapist

Helps people regain hope in spite of the most difficult circumstances.

Aubrey Studebaker, Marriage & Family Therapist in Long Beach, CA

Aubrey Studebaker

Supervising Therapist
 

Helps people work through trauma, identity issues, & tough life transitions.

Nicolette Zangari, Licensed Psychologist in Long Beach, CA

Dr. Nicolette Zangari

Supervising Psychologist
 

Expert in military and sexual trauma, psychosis, and supporting folks along the spectrum of gender and sexuality.

Dr. David Godot, Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Long Beach, CA

Dr. David Godot

Supervising Psychologist
 

Provides psychological assessment & treatment planning. Specialties in complex trauma, psychanalytic therapy, and clinical hypnosis.