Therapists in 90041

*I'm not currently accepting new clients.* Anxiety is a learned behavior and it can be unlearned. Your brain is not your enemy and it isn’t trying to make you worry; it is just repeating unhelpful messages from the past. I’d like to help you retrain your brain to be a source of comfort and positivity so you can direct your energy towards things you really value instead of worrying all the time. In order to change the way you think and feel, I’m going to ask you to change your daily habits and practice new skills.

Most people I work with want similar things: to acquire insight into their lives, to identify the barriers that are holding them back and to develop the ability for change. My experience and training is in insight-oriented, relational psychotherapy and executive/career coaching. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, depression, past traumas, relationship problems, life transitions or finding a place in a culture that is not welcoming to you, I create a safe, confidential environment to explore the issues you are struggling with.

Are you finding the transition into motherhood challenging or overwhelming? Whether it be infertility, miscarriage, peri-natal/postpartum depression and anxiety, or simply the challenges of maintaining a sense of self as you care for your family, the most important thing you can do is seek support through this transitional time of your life. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients through each stage of transition. Whether it be a new job, a child, a relationship, or the loss associated with life transitions, I provide a safe space to explore one's feelings and get unstuck.

Sometimes the wounds we carry in life keep us stuck in painful patterns of shame and suffering. We lose sight of ourselves and our capacity for joy. I'm here to provide emotional support if you're desiring relief. With empathy and trained understanding, I will help uncover relevant aspects of your history in order to make sense of the difficulties emerging in your life, your relationships, and your inner world right now.

My practice is a personalized, compassionate, evidenced-based treatment to every day life problems & mental health disorders, based in the DBT principle of Acceptance versus Change. As a licensed therapist, the consistent theme I experience is my passion for helping clients achieve their highest potential. I am continuously amazed by the resilience & strength I see from clients who strive to better themselves, do the hard work in & out of therapy, & make the changes they are yearning to see in their lives. Accompanying you on your journey to recovery, peace, & wellness is my greatest privilege as a therapist.

I am a non-binary (they/she), queer, and body and sex-positive registered associate marriage and family therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, existential issues, and issues relating to creativity, identity, and self-confidence. I am committed to social and transformative justice and serve to support Black, Indigenous, people of color, and LGBTQIA persons.

If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, past trauma, parenting, couple or family conflict, contact me, I may be able to help you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, gay and lesbian.

I offer client-centered therapy in Eagle Rock and in Old Town Pasadena. Guiding principles are: that one always remains the expert on one's own life, that people have the internal resources to overcome their "stuck-ness," and that a collaborative therapeutic relationship is the key to encouraging positive change and more meaningful living. While I deal with a wide range of client issues, most of my clients are high-functioning or gifted intellectually and/or artistically. I use Rogerian, Experiential Focusing, Gestault, Attachment Theory, and Existential concepts and methods, working with clients to help them maximize their personal freedom and growth.

I work with individuals, couples and teens helping clients with a wide range of issues including Marital, Premarital, Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Grief and Loss, Infidelity, and Life Transitions. As an identical twin, I also work with twin relationships and conflict resolution. I am Prepare/Enrich certified and with this tool I can provide premarital counseling.

Your friends and family see you as having it all together but on the inside you are feeling unsure/anxious about yourself, your relationships and your career. This self doubt and unhappiness are taking up a lot of space in your daily life and interfering with you being the best version of yourself. It's normal to feel this way sometimes but you don't have to navigate through this alone! Starting therapy is making a positive commitment to yourself.

Being human means that both joy and pain, love and despair, connection and loneliness, vitality and apathy, all occur in the same inner space. When that space gets overwhelmed with pain, shame, or fear, we can feel as though we’re running on fumes - burned-out, disconnected, feeling stuck or paralyzed. Thoughts and emotions affect the way we move through life; and consciously or not, past emotional and relational wounds affect how we approach our present and future. Therapy can heal wounds, creating more space for joy, love, connection, purpose, and meaning.

Have you been experiencing increasingly negative feelings? Maybe the pandemic has reached an unmanageable level, or you're experiencing grief, grappling with trauma, or questioning what's next for you. Some of us are struggling with addiction, relationships, or the current political and social climate. Loneliness, anxiety or depression may be increasingly overwhelming or painfully numbing. Experiences like these may have led you to this page, which is one important step closer to creating a life you desire... and deserve.

If you've become lost amongst obstacles on your journey, I'd like to help guide you to more happiness by offering suggestions, uncovering unwanted patterns, and leading you from the past to the present in order to heal and evolve, enhancing your happiness. Through changes in perceptions/attitudes and being willing to see situations with a new pair of glasses, you can reach your goals and evolve. My clients report that they enjoy my down-to-earth attitude and humor and my use of Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, TRM, meditation and yoga to treat mind-body symptoms. I work best with clients who are motivated to gain self-awareness and see patterns that are no longer serving them. I give homework between sessions in order to keep the continuity of healing working consistently. I feel very blessed to be working in a field that serves people who are finding their best selves and evolving into the people they want to be.

For the last 20 years, I have been working as a psychotherapist in various types of fields in both Korea and the US. Throughout those years as a bilingual therapist, I have worked with many diverse clients with different ethnic or socio-economic backgrounds, ages and issues, which obligates me to be always humble and careful given the depth of impact people could experience by sharing their pain and joy with trusted someone in a safe and caring environment.

I specialize in working with older adolescents and adults undergoing a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties. I approach therapy with the understanding that each person is completely unique; therefore, I tailor my approach to best meet each individual's needs. Most of my clients are feeling stuck - whether they're stuck in anxiety, stuck in unhealthy relationships, or stuck in patterns that aren't letting them live their most fulfilled lives. I don't provide band-aids; I help my clients explore and understand WHY they're stuck, so they can create real, lasting changes.

Each person has their own story and own experiences that are unique to them. As we navigate life, our relationships and daily live's can be impacted by these experiences and past experiences. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment to help you navigate feelings and experiences that may cause discomfort, pain, sadness, happiness, and joy along with other emotions.

My greatest reward as a therapist is supporting my clients to explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I believe that all individuals hold the key to their own happiness and possess the power to change their lives for the better.

Interested in learning more about how yoga, meditation and therapy work together to bring relief from trauma, anxiety or depression? I am a licensed clinical social worker and yoga teacher, specializing in psychodynamic and trauma informed practices. I have witnessed the impact of therapy and mindfulness practices work together. It is possible to experience meaningful change, even during our current global climate.

Desiring change is easy but knowing where to begin sometimes requires assistance. That's okay. I'm committed to compassion and honesty--two powerful tools in identifying areas in your life that may unknowingly cause disconnect, both internally and externally. Together we can uncover fears and insecurities, heal wounds, clarify your needs, and ultimately find solution.