Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in Long Beach, CA
Marlene Larsen, M.S., LMFT | Mental Health Counselor / Therapist photo
Marlene Larsen, M.S., LMFT
Life is too short to be somebody else...
LGBTQ Counseling and Therapy
Location
782 Pacific Ave   
Suite G 101   
Long BeachCA 90813
Additional Location
782 Pacific Ave   
 
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Practice Information
When things happen in life, it is easy for friends to try and come to your rescue, but sometimes they just don't understand. As an unbiased third party and LGBT Affirmative Therapist I can provide support and help you get along better in your relationship. You and I know that relationships change over time. It may feel like you are out of sync.... You are not alone!

Staying connected in your relationship and avoid growing apart...
Looking for a way to improve your same sex relationship and marriage so you both feel heard?
Making it last so you can grow old together with your girlfriend, boyfriend, partner, spouse, wife or husband?

Improving communication and learning new skills can alleviate pain and help you overcome temporary speed bumps or provide support for continuous problems that seems to be a crazy never ending roller coaster ride. Figure out how to set boundaries and have healthy relationships even with everyday ups and downs or when you are tired of the overwhelming nitty gritty things of living together.

Dealing with relationship problems...
- creating a foundation, navigating too much work/business and too little time together, financial concerns, responsibility, anger, depression, anxiety, arguments, domestic violence, divorce, dealing with exes, grief, loss and bereavement. Working towards a common goal.

Romantic Relationship problems...
- sex and intimacy issues, family of choice, commitment, public display of affection, emotional cheating, family building, adoption, surrogacy, parenting and co-parenting.

Having tried talking to friends or family, not finding someone to help navigate through the minefield of emotions and still lacking stability - talking to a third party might be an option. Don't wait one more day I would be honored to help you.

The hardest part is calling me. Take the first step to help. I am located close to John Wayne Airport in Orange County. I offer daytime + evening hours. I speak English, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and German. Sliding scale is available.

Call me for a free phone consultation to see how I can help you repair relationships and heal core issues. GLBT/LGBT Friendly.
Licenses/Certifications
 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
License Info
LMFT CA Lic. #106688
Education
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology
- California State University, Fullerton, CA

Masters of Science in Counseling
- California State University, Fullerton, CA
Bio:
You may already be too familiar with the internet search "where to get counseling in Orange County"? Seeking effective individual, couples, family or partner counseling, helps you develop, rebuild or maintain healthy relationships. Marriage and Family Therapy is only a phone call away!

People come to see me after having tried talking with friends and family, and are still feeling the lack stability. The personal and societal layers that influence and add additional stress may set the agenda for growth in your life. However, I am here to help you!

I currently accept new clients. The office is located close to John Wayne Airport and I offer daytime + evening hours. I speak English, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and German.To make counseling affordable, sliding scale is available.
Payments Accepted
Check, Cash
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
 Adoption
 Anger Management
 Bicultural Difficulties
 Couples
 Depression
 Divorce
 Gay or Lesbian Issues
 Life Transitions
 Marriage & Family Therapy
 Marriage Counseling
 Men's Issues
 Premarital Counseling
 Relationship Issues
 Self-Esteem Issues
 Women's Issues
 Work and Career Issues
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