Lloyd Long, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Lloyd!

When it comes to therapy, I believe insight and action are the best approaches to healing and growing. I believe there are two types of relationships in life. The relationship you have with yourself and with others, and I want to help people grow in both areas.

My focus

I have a vast array of experience when it comes to working with families, groups, individuals, and couples.

My approach

When it comes to my techniques, I often utilize approaches to increase thought and behavioral awareness, changes of viewpoints, and solution-focused approaches.

My communication style

I want my clients to feel free and relaxed when coming to therapy. I want to learn about you, and while doing so, help you learn more about yourself. In the end, you will always be the best expert when it comes to you.

My journey to mental healthcare

I eventually made my way to the west coast with the US military. During and after service, I studied Criminal Justice, Forensic Psychology, and Counseling Psychology. I've worked with crime victims, those struggling with addiction, children and adults in transition, post-incarcerated individuals, and families in mediation.

My goals for you

When we are setting goals for treatment, I want to understand what brought you to therapy. Tell me what has and hasn't worked in life up to this point. I would like for all my clients to be able to function independently outside of therapy.

Our first session

For our first session, I like to get to know you as a person and learn about all the hats you wear in life. Next, I like to know what is bothering you the most and work from there. I believe clients are the guide to their own growth.

I identify as...

Male
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

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Focus populations

Military/Veterans

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master in Counseling (MC) from Argosy University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Lloyd Long