Infertility Therapists in Long Beach, CA

Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 26 years of experience. As a former Director of Clinical Services and current adjunct professor, I have trained hundreds of upcoming therapists in both the science as well as the art of providing quality, enriching therapy. I am dedicated to helping you to "process" any pain keeping you from having the healthiest relationships possible and a successful life. The hardest step is often just getting started so feel free to reach out and we can have a conversation. Individuals, Couples and Families always welcome. Accepting New Clients-Free Consultation

I believe that most people can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. Whether you struggle with persistent, troubling thoughts or feelings, or overwhelmed by events and life changes that are out of your control, therapy can help.

I provide therapy to individuals, children, couples, and families to help them to find the best solutions to their problems. Whether you are looking to improve yourself, your relationships, or help others in your family, you will find my services to be supportive yet challenging enough to help reach your goals.

I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in individually-tailored evidence-based treatment. I have formal training in CBT and DBT, as well as specialized training in ACT. I have completed specialized training through PSI to treat perinatal mood disorders. I provide support for those struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, and difficulties related to pregnancy and postpartum. I assist with developing a postpartum plan during pregnancy to reduce factors that contribute to postpartum anxiety, depression, and OCD.

Hello. My name is Natsuko Jacobson, I'm a bi-lingual (Japanese and English) licensed clinical social worker/psychotherapist. My favorite approach to therapy is humanistic and holistic, but I'm flexible to change my approach depending on my clients' needs. I've been working with clients with wide variety of issues, but my current focus areas of practice are grieving (including infertility), depression, anxiety, psychosis (such as hearing voices) and addiction (and addicted behaviors).

Are you a new mom and feeling inadequate? Frustrated with your relationship? Your anxiety feel all-consuming? Trauma triggering impairing your daily life? My specialties are Maternal Mental Health / Women's Issues, Grief & Loss, Relationships (including Pre-marital counseling), and EMDR for Trauma & Self-Esteem issues. I often use CBT tools, Psychodynamic approach, and Solution-focused techniques as well. My goal is to support and empower you during life's changing tides. Life never seems to go quite as expected. It's time to put your needs first.

Life is filled with good times and bad, struggles and joy, ups and downs. I approach therapy with the goal to make life better. I have met incredible people in my life, and I have enjoyed hearing and helping people through their journeys. We are all human, and I think it's important to be very human in therapy. Even as a psychologist, I struggle at times too. Therapy is a wonderful place to learn how you impact the world, how the world impacts you, and to take the control back. After all, we can't change the things that happen around us, but we can change what we do about them.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Is the journey to motherhood not what you expected? Becoming a mom can be overwhelming, exhausting and leave you feeling anxious, depressed, isolated and even disconnected from your partner. When the rest of the world expects us to be basking in the glow of motherhood and reminds us to cherish every moment it can be especially hard to admit we're having a difficult time staying afloat. You are not alone. Twenty percent of new moms experience significant mood disturbance and 67% of couples report a significant decrease is martial satisfaction after the birth of a child.

You're doing it all - online yoga classes, meal-prepping, killing it at work, and making the best sourdough starter on this side of the Colorado River. But when you hit the pillow at night - there's a loneliness, a deep dissatisfaction, anxiety, a stirring discontentment. On the surface, you've got your shit together, but deep down - your life is being hijacked by your self-judgment, anxiety, negative beliefs, and the inner saboteur. Are you ready to get out of your own way so that you can finally enjoy relationships, work, and family? Your heart wants to be held and we were never meant to do this alone.

Why did no one warn you about how hard the transition to parenthood was going to be? You often feel that you’re not doing a “good enough” job and wonder why other parents seem to have it all figured out. You may not have had the pregnancy, birth, or postpartum experience that you wanted. You love your baby more than anything but you don’t always love being a parent.

Do you feel lost in a sea of sadness, struggling to find purpose or meaning? Are you struggling with overwhelming anxiety or feeling disconnected from others? Are past experiences holding you back? Are painful memories or traumatic experiences holding you hostage, making it difficult to move forward? Do disturbing thoughts or emotions related to past events keep you up at night? Now might be the time to connect with a therapist who can help. If you’re ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth, I’m here to support and guide you.

Have you been struggling to keep it all together? Feeling like your life is unfulfilling and that you don't have any balance? Do you want to be able to shed the heaviness of depression and anxiety? Are you searching for ways to feel better so that you don't have to continue pretending to be "ok"? You are not alone! Life has been really tough lately and taking the first step of finding a great therapist with 180 Urban Wellness will bring you closer to reclaiming the life you want. Together we will explore your challenges and collaborate to identify your wants/needs and meet your goals in a safe space free of judgment. We see you.

I specialize in supporting individuals through journeys of life transitions, family building (foster care, adoption, or reproductive medicine), aging, grief/loss, and trauma. I support you as you learn to navigate challenges brought on by significant life events, look for the lessons hiding in such challenges, and find your way back to your heart amidst them. It is always a privilege and honor to walk alongside you as you seek to live life consciously - growing, living, or aging with purpose.

Are you struggling with the emotional toll caused by trying to conceive or fertility treatment? Have you experienced a traumatic birth or pregnancy loss? Are you overwhelmed with the invisible load of motherhood? You're not alone and with support you can be well again. You've taken the first step by seeking out someone who can help you work through your struggles. We'll work collaboratively to help improve your overall happiness. I strive to provide an environment of safety where you'll receive support and validation. We'll utilize your strengths, explore coping skills, and empower you to overcome your struggles.

I imagine you are seeking support for one of life's challenging transitions. In the work we do together you will find compassion, warmth, a dose of humor and directness. As a Family Therapist in private practice for over 37 years I am passionate about helping you in a nonjudgmental and supportive way identify and work to resolve the issues that brought you into therapy.

As a Clinical Social Worker, my approach centers on cultivating a safe and supportive environment where my clients can explore their challenges, needs and goals with openness and trust. Through active listening, empathy and collaboration, I work alongside clients to identity their specific concerns and aspirations. By utilizing evidence based techniques tailored to their unique circumstances, I assist clients in developing practical coping strategies, enhancing self awareness, and building resilience to overcome obstacles.

The truth about mental health is that being mentally healthy is not simply being happy all the time and perfect relationships are not born they are built. It is a fact that life is full of twists and turns with amazing highs and heartbreaking lows, not just for the individual but for couples and families as well. True mental health is the ability to navigate through these points while embracing the full range of your emotions and honoring them and every part of yourself! This is the stuff that mentally healthy and strong people and relationships are made of and this is where my passion lies!

Life is full of ups and downs - the first step in getting help is reaching out and I like to work with those who are open and willing to make the necessary changes for optimal happiness. I have experience with many different kinds of people struggling with their mental health issues - in particular those with addiction issues, mood disorders (including perinatal), psychotic disorders, and more. I love to work with those who are committed to bettering their mental health and improving their lives.

New beginnings can often be disguised as painful endings. I work closely with those who have been through tragic events, suffered childhood abuse, those who have been victimized by others, as well as those who might feel like they have nowhere left to turn. My goal is to help you find your inner strength, and to courageously be free to display it and be proud. I am empathetic to my client’s needs, ambitious to provide support, and offer a nonjudgmental space for you to share and truly be heard.