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As someone who has walked alongside individuals, couples, and families through trauma, loss, and life transitions, I bring an empa...
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As someone who has walked alongside individuals, couples, and families through trauma, loss, and life transitions, I bring an empathetic and strengths-based approach that honors each person's unique story.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 4 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, older adults, couples, and families through trauma, loss, and life transitions. My goal is to help clients strengthen resilience, restore connection, and achieve emotional well-being in a safe, compassionate space. Together, we'll identify strengths, build coping tools, and create positive change through collaboration and self-awareness.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Walden University. My approach is trauma-informed, empathic, and strengths-based. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and family systems techniques to support healing.
In our work together, you can expect warmth, authenticity, and respect. Whether you're navigating relationships, grief, or personal challenges, I'll walk alongside you to foster healing, clarity, and confidence. You deserve a space to feel heard, supported, and empowered toward lasting growth.
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As someone who believes in the power of empathy and genuine connection, I strive to create a safe space where you can explore your...
As someone who believes in the power of empathy and genuine connection, I strive to create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment, guiding you towards your own path of healing and growth.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I specialize in helping clients manage depression, anxiety, and self-doubt while guiding them toward greater self-awareness and empowerment. My approach emphasizes compassion, collaboration, and practical tools to help clients strengthen resilience, improve relationships, and find clarity in their personal and professional goals. I’m committed to providing a safe, supportive space for growth and healing.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Walden University. I use evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and personalized coping strategies. My goal is to help clients explore emotions, confront fears, and build skills that promote lasting emotional wellness and balance.
I understand that reaching out for help takes courage, and I aim to meet you where you are, offering empathy, perspective, and actionable support. Together, we’ll work to unlock your potential, restore confidence, and create meaningful change, one step at a time.
As a woman of color, I understand the complex and unique challenges of identity exploration and intersectionality....
As a woman of color, I understand the complex and unique challenges of identity exploration and intersectionality.
Hi my name is Abrianna Stubblefield, and as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 9 years of experience, I am passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals and families facing complex challenges. My expertise spans working with families and individuals managing daily stressors, those struggling with substance use, and individuals dealing with eating disorders, among other areas of need. I hold a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and I am proficient in conducting thorough assessments and developing personalized treatment plans.
I utilize effective interventions- including CBT and DBT- to help clients regulate emotions, process challenges, and improve communication. My therapeutic approach is rooted in creating strong, collaborative alliances and ensuring a safe, supportive environment to explore struggles and develop lasting solutions.
I am committed to continuous learning and staying informed about the latest research and practices in the field to best serve those in my care. I am dedicated to empowering individuals and families to overcome obstacles and achieve sustainable, positive change in their lives.
As an African American, cisgender Female, I am passionate and relational when working with communities of color, and I understand ...
As an African American, cisgender Female, I am passionate and relational when working with communities of color, and I understand the importance of being seen and understood, while also recognizing the need to express personal experiences without judgment.
I am an associate clinical social worker (ACSW) with 3 years of experience providing client-centered, trauma-informed care. I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and identity- or relationship-related concerns. My work is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practice, and I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, understood, and supported as they work toward emotional stability and personal growth.
I have my master’s degree in social welfare from the University of California, Berkeley. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, talk therapy, and trauma-informed care. When appropriate, I incorporate creative, play-based, and expressive techniques to support emotional processing in a developmentally responsive way.
Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and you do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I offer a collaborative and supportive environment where your experiences are honored, and your goals guide our work. Together, we will build insight, resilience, and practical coping skills to help you move forward with clarity and confidence
Surviving as an epic woman in psychosocial journeys, my insightful talents are limitless in inclusive therapy that dignifies all p...
Surviving as an epic woman in psychosocial journeys, my insightful talents are limitless in inclusive therapy that dignifies all potential with resilience, respect, recognition, and compassion.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 3 years of experience in the behavioral health field. I specialize in helping individuals manage challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns while fostering resilience and self-discovery. I provide a safe, supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their strengths and overcome barriers. My passion is guiding people through their unique journeys toward growth, healing, and improved well-being.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from California State University of San Bernardino. I draw from evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness strategies. I tailor treatment to meet each client’s individual needs and goals.
I believe in creating a collaborative space where clients feel heard, validated, and supported as they navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and develop tools that promote lasting positive change. Together, we will work toward enhancing your resilience and creating meaningful progress.
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Marriage counseling, also known as couples therapy and relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Thriveworks marriage counseling in Long Beach, CA is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within Marriage counseling include:
Marriage counseling works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular marriage counseling sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Marriage counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage counseling for 12 weeks. However, marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress. Marriage counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Long Beach, CA work with their clients to create goals, decide on ideal timelines, and establish treatment plans.
The little things add up within a marriage. Everyday interactions are the foundation to a healthy relationship, and when life gets busy or when tension goes unresolved, it is easy for the relationship to lose its way. Spouses can find their way back to each other, and while marriage therapy is not an easy-fix, it is often helpful. Marriage counselors are relational experts, and they are often trusted guides for spouses as they are seeking to improve their marriage.
The professionals at Thriveworks Long Beach have worked with many spouses who are ready to improve their relationship. Sometimes, the marriage is under pressure from stressful circumstances. Sometimes, each spouse needs to make personal changes for the sake of the relationship. The marriage therapists at Thriveworks Long Beach have worked with many different couples who are facing many different challenges. Reach out today for help in your marriage.
When spouses have facing difficulty, they may wonder, Is this the kind of issue we should go to marriage therapy for? There is no right answer to this question. In many ways, if one or both spouses are wondering if marriage counseling may help, it probably would. There are not specific criteria or signs that a couple should to go to therapy, but here are a few of the reasons spouses have reach out to Thriveworks Long Beach for marriage counseling…
1) Someone has committed adultery. If one or both spouses have cheated, it may be time to reach out for help. You or your spouse may want to reconcile. Putting a marriage back together after an affair is a difficult process, but many have done so. You or your spouse may be ready to end the marriage. This is also a normal outcome after adultery. In either case, a skilled marriage therapist can usually guide you through the process in way that is healthy and respectful.
2) One or both spouses are trying to change each other. In a healthy marriage, spouses accept each other for who they are and do not focus upon who they are not. Each partner takes responsibility for their own personal growth and improvement. Tension can rise when this process gets out of order. When one spouse tries to change the other or when both spouses are trying to change each other, they are most likely experiencing frustration, shame, and disappointment. The truth is that many times the spouse does need to change, but there are better ways to go about it. Marriage therapists often work with spouses, helping them take responsibility for their own growth process and letting go of control over their significant other’s growth.
3) Arguments occur constantly. Healthy couples disagree. Happy spouses often differ. These arguments can even become intense, but happy, healthy spouses also know how to conflict about a problem without attacking each other. They also know when to let an issue go. Relational experts say that healthy marriage have five positive interactions for every negative one. When this ratio is off balance, spouses may feel like they are arguing all the time because negative interactions are more potent than positive ones. Marriage counselors often teach spouses how to argue well.
4) Arguments never happen. Just as arguing too much can be a problem, so can never disagreeing. This can signal two serious relational problems. First, it may mean that spouses have argued so much that they have given up. They are weary of disagreeing so they avoid the conflict and avoid each other. Second, it may mean that one spouse is dominating the other. If one person’s opinions, thoughts, and feelings are always primary, then the other can easily give up their own personal opinions, thoughts, and feelings. Both are difficulties that can harm a marriage, and both are issues that marriage therapists see often.
If you are ready to start marriage counseling, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Long Beach. When you contact our office, you may be meeting with your therapist the following day. We do not keep a waitlist, but we do offer weekend and evening appointments. We also work with many different insurance companies and accept many different insurance plans. Plus, new clients can often meet with their provider within the same week of scheduling.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Long Beach is located near East Spring Street and Long Beach Blv, off I-405. It is on the east side of the Los Angeles River and just a short distance from Veterans Park.
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