Online Psychotherapist

Hello, I'm Doctor Beverly Block, and I am here for you. I am pleased that you have chosen online counseling. This is a medium that will allow you to be able to address personal problems in the comfort and privacy of your own home with the help of a trained psychotherapist. If you choose to work with me you can re-visit your past, discuss your present, and explore your future. As part of the problem solving process we will embark upon a 'journey of self-exploration.' Be prepared to become acquainted with the very unique person that is you.

I advocate a very practical approach to psychotherapy comprised of three steps: identify, confront, solve. Problem solving is really not a complex mystery - to put is simply, you cannot change what you don't understand or you won't acknowledge.

I am committed to work with you on everyday problems or complex issues. The more you know about your real self, the more you can initiate change, reach your goals, and attain that ideal self. Isn't that what we all want after all?

My professional background spans over twenty-five years as a vocational counselor, providing testing and evaluation for both the school and court systems, as a psychotherapist in private practice working with personal and family issues, and as a lecturer for major companies on stress reduction and self-esteem. I am a published author in educational and psychological journals, addressing the problems of both gifted and physically challenged children. My first book, "Your Journal of Self-discovery" and the CD "Your Journey of Self-discovery" is featured in the California State College System and on the internet at www.tjta.com.

I received my BA in theater Arts/English from the University of California at Los Angeles, my MA in Counseling and Guidance from California State University at Northridge MFC 4696, and my PhD. in Counseling psychology from Newport University. I also hold degrees in Psychometry, Elementary and Secondary Education, Hypnotherapy, and Marriage and Family Therapy.

Areas of Expertise:

• Career choice, change and obstacles --"Find something you are passionate about and then find a way to get paid for it."
• Self-esteem Issues --"Start sending positive messages from your rational brain to your fragile self-image."
• Stress/Anxiety and Depression --"Life is not a 'Carousel' but it shouldn't be a 'roller coaster' either."
• Parenting/negative and positive influences --"Impressions left on children from their early childhood will last forever."
• Family relationships including children, teens, and elderly parents -- "We all want to feel in control, don't we? Children and teens fight to establish control, adults fight to maintain it, and the elderly fight to hold on to it. Let them have as much as they can handle!"
• Addressing the issues of death and stages of grief, adults and children -- shock to anger to acceptance is personal. We all heal in our own time."

I advocate outside interests and finding avocations that you are passionate about. I find great joy in music, a good book, classic old movies, swimming, art, cooking, animals, and designing and making clothes for my granddaughter.

I have been fortunate to have a fulfilling career, a long and loving marriage, and family and parents who gave me unconditional love. In spite of seemingly having it all, I too have had my share of personal and physical problems. None of us travel the path of life without twists and turns and turbulence. It just doesn't work that way. I only wish that I would have had the help of an internet professional during the difficult times. It would have been the perfect venue for me. I hope that it will be right for you and that I can be the therapist that helps you over the rough spots. I'll look forward to hearing from you.

Someone who cares.

Doctor Beverly Block

I am available for email therapy at your convenience.

Dr. Block has an in-office private practice conveniently located in the San Fernando Valley. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (818) 294-9004 OR (818) 831-8924 TO SPEAK TO DR. BLOCK PERSONALLY. SHE WILL TAKE YOUR CALLS BETWEEN 9 AM AND 6 PM PST ---- MONDAY THRU FRIDAY. IF YOU WISH TO LEAVE A MESSAGE SHE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL.

Also Check Dr. Block's new web site TheShrinkLink.net.

Dr. Beverly Block is available for email counseling and phone counseling Monday evenings from 6 pm to 8 pm MST. For more detail, please check Dr. Beverly Block's calendar.

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