Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Counseling Services in Long Beach
Beach City Counseling has been dedicated to supporting families, children, and adults through mental health challenges since our founding. Our practice specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and family dynamics, with a focus on creating safe spaces for emotional growth. With over 18 years of experience in individual and family therapy, we employ evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs.Our team prioritizes building trust through compassionate listening and collaborative problem-solving, helping clients develop coping strategies for lasting change. We serve Long Beach, Orange County, and surrounding communities, offering personalized guidance for navigating life's complexities. Our commitment to ethical practice and continuous professional development ensures clients receive the highest standard of care.
Services
Family Therapy
Individual Adult Therapy
Counseling for Children
ADD/ADHD Counseling
Separation Anxiety
Highlights and features
- We have 18 years of specialized experience in child and family therapy
- Our practice focuses on evidence-based treatments for anxiety and ADHD
- We offer personalized family therapy sessions tailored to unique dynamics
- Our therapist maintains active licensure as a Marriage & Family Therapist
- We provide practical parenting strategies for modern family challenges
Services
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses relationship dynamics and communication patterns to improve household harmony. Our sessions help members navigate conflicts, divorce transitions, and behavioral challenges through structured interventions. Clients learn constructive interaction techniques that foster mutual understanding and emotional support within the family unit.
Individual Adult Therapy
Individual therapy provides adults with confidential support for depression, anxiety, and life transitions. We employ cognitive-behavioral techniques to develop coping strategies for work stress, relationship issues, and personal growth. Sessions focus on building emotional resilience and improving mental wellness through personalized treatment plans.
Counseling for Children
Specialized counseling helps children process emotions through age-appropriate techniques including play therapy. We address behavioral issues, academic stress, and social challenges while teaching healthy coping mechanisms. Parental involvement ensures consistent support across home and therapeutic environments.
ADD/ADHD Counseling
Our ADHD counseling combines behavioral strategies with family education to improve focus and impulse control. We differentiate between attention disorders and anxiety-related concentration issues to create targeted interventions that enhance academic and social functioning for children and teens.
Separation Anxiety
Specialized programs address separation anxiety in children through gradual exposure techniques and coping skill development. We work with families to establish reassuring routines while addressing underlying emotional distress that affects school attendance and daily functioning.
People
Colleen Lynn
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Colleen Lynn has provided counseling services for 18 years, specializing in child and family therapy. She focuses on anxiety, ADHD, and family dynamics while offering practical parenting strategies. Her approach combines evidence-based techniques with compassionate support for lasting change.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We specialize in children, teenagers, and family therapy while also offering services for individual adults dealing with mental health challenges.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as a private pay practice and can provide documentation for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
What issues do you commonly treat?
Our practice addresses anxiety, depression, ADHD, separation issues, behavioral challenges, and family relationship dynamics through personalized treatment plans.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended family sessions available as needed based on individual treatment requirements.
What makes your approach unique?
We combine evidence-based techniques with practical parenting strategies, focusing on the whole family system rather than isolated symptoms.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us by phone at (562) 279-5747 or through our website contact form to discuss availability and schedule your initial consultation.
