Therapists in Pasadena, CA
Mona Saba Valeriano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
Pema Chodron states that the "essence of life is that it's challenging." I believe that with the right support, your difficult life experiences and challenges, whatever they may be or however they stemmed, can be overcome with time. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples through these challenging experiences. I bring empathic energy, intuition, careful consideration, humor, and challenge to the process of converting difficulty into growth. My work is driven by philosophies and therapies based in trauma-informed care, neurobiology, attachment theory, nonviolent communication, Emotion Focused Therapy, Buddhism, and EMDR.
Pema Chodron states that the "essence of life is that it's challenging." I believe that with the right support, your difficult life experiences and challenges, whatever they may be or however they stemmed, can be overcome with time. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples through these challenging experiences. I bring empathic energy, intuition, careful consideration, humor, and challenge to the process of converting difficulty into growth. My work is driven by philosophies and therapies based in trauma-informed care, neurobiology, attachment theory, nonviolent communication, Emotion Focused Therapy, Buddhism, and EMDR.
Scott Whelan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, MT-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
It is in our nature to live our lives through stories. Often our stories can become overshadowed by the effects of problems in our lives. Trauma, anxiety, depression and difficult life transitions may have taken you away from what you value most, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected. My goal is to honor all parts of your story, providing a compassionate space for you to heal and re-claim your own agency in your life.
It is in our nature to live our lives through stories. Often our stories can become overshadowed by the effects of problems in our lives. Trauma, anxiety, depression and difficult life transitions may have taken you away from what you value most, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected. My goal is to honor all parts of your story, providing a compassionate space for you to heal and re-claim your own agency in your life.
Maria Ruelas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105
I am a Bilingual (Spanish speaking) Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes working with children, young adults, and families. I earned my master's degree from USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and my doctorate degree at USC Rossier School of Education. I am a highly motivated and passionate individual who is committed to providing excellent clinical interventions and outreach services regarding mental health and wellness to any of my clients. I am self-aware and culturally competent as I have had the opportunity to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
I am a Bilingual (Spanish speaking) Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes working with children, young adults, and families. I earned my master's degree from USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and my doctorate degree at USC Rossier School of Education. I am a highly motivated and passionate individual who is committed to providing excellent clinical interventions and outreach services regarding mental health and wellness to any of my clients. I am self-aware and culturally competent as I have had the opportunity to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
Hannah Levin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, adjusting to life transitions, facing grief or loss, having interpersonal difficulties, identify as LGBTQ+, or just need someone to talk to, please reach out. Hannah has clinical training in ART (accelerated resolution therapy), cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based therapy, non-violent communication, trauma-focused therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. Hannah aims to empower her clients to access their strengths and values to navigate obstacles and challenges.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, adjusting to life transitions, facing grief or loss, having interpersonal difficulties, identify as LGBTQ+, or just need someone to talk to, please reach out. Hannah has clinical training in ART (accelerated resolution therapy), cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based therapy, non-violent communication, trauma-focused therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. Hannah aims to empower her clients to access their strengths and values to navigate obstacles and challenges.
Jessica Pacheco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
You may feel broken, different, and struggle to make all the "pieces" fit together. Perhaps that is further complicated because you are a survivor of trauma, or struggling with immense grief, and find it difficult to maintain healthy relationships or feel balanced. We cannot go back in time, but we have this sacred moment, and I want to help you grasp it and make it genuine. I want to help you find choice, autonomy and radical compassion in who you are. If you are partnered, I want to help you develop skills to nourish growth in your partnership(s)
You may feel broken, different, and struggle to make all the "pieces" fit together. Perhaps that is further complicated because you are a survivor of trauma, or struggling with immense grief, and find it difficult to maintain healthy relationships or feel balanced. We cannot go back in time, but we have this sacred moment, and I want to help you grasp it and make it genuine. I want to help you find choice, autonomy and radical compassion in who you are. If you are partnered, I want to help you develop skills to nourish growth in your partnership(s)
Pouyan Rasi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105
My approach is a tapestry woven with various evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and somatic treatments. My practice is built on a foundation of holistic care, which means looking beyond the surface to address the entirety of your experience – mind, body, and spirit. I’ve seen firsthand how an integrative health approach, which encompasses everything from your diet to your thought patterns, can release the deep-seated traumas and unlock a state of wellness.
My approach is a tapestry woven with various evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and somatic treatments. My practice is built on a foundation of holistic care, which means looking beyond the surface to address the entirety of your experience – mind, body, and spirit. I’ve seen firsthand how an integrative health approach, which encompasses everything from your diet to your thought patterns, can release the deep-seated traumas and unlock a state of wellness.
Center for Marriage & Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
I work with couples, individuals and families. I was born and raised in Japan and speak Japanese as well as English. I've been trained in grief & loss issues, as well as trauma issues. I'm a certified EFT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy:http://www.laceft.org/) therapist and also a certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist. I am also trained in a very effective and deep processing model called, AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy).
I work with couples, individuals and families. I was born and raised in Japan and speak Japanese as well as English. I've been trained in grief & loss issues, as well as trauma issues. I'm a certified EFT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy:http://www.laceft.org/) therapist and also a certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist. I am also trained in a very effective and deep processing model called, AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy).
Ron Shtainman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
I have worked with multiple populations in a variety of settings, including transitional-aged youth, adults, older adults, and families. I specialize in treating complex mental health issues including depression, stress and anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and addiction. I believe in using a whole-person and trauma-informed approach, and I am passionate about the power of resilience and recovery.
I have worked with multiple populations in a variety of settings, including transitional-aged youth, adults, older adults, and families. I specialize in treating complex mental health issues including depression, stress and anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and addiction. I believe in using a whole-person and trauma-informed approach, and I am passionate about the power of resilience and recovery.
Cambria Elizabeth Braun
Registered Psychological Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
I love working with individuals hoping to address needs related to anxiety, stress, depression, relational difficulty, phase of life stressors, identity-development, trauma, sexuality, faith and spirituality, life transitions, and self-esteem. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking for help but not quite sure what you need? Maybe you’re feeling stuck or dissatisfied with your relationships but don’t know the next steps to take. Wherever you might be, I want to help you find relief and a greater understanding of yourself!
I love working with individuals hoping to address needs related to anxiety, stress, depression, relational difficulty, phase of life stressors, identity-development, trauma, sexuality, faith and spirituality, life transitions, and self-esteem. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking for help but not quite sure what you need? Maybe you’re feeling stuck or dissatisfied with your relationships but don’t know the next steps to take. Wherever you might be, I want to help you find relief and a greater understanding of yourself!
Katharine (Kayt) Pattee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91107
You're feeling blocked; emotionally or creatively. You're worried about the future and wanting to feel like you again. You are ready to let go of all that no longer serves you so you can freely move forward in your life and live up to your highest potential. Whether this is a solo journey, or includes your partner, you are ready to evolve.
You're feeling blocked; emotionally or creatively. You're worried about the future and wanting to feel like you again. You are ready to let go of all that no longer serves you so you can freely move forward in your life and live up to your highest potential. Whether this is a solo journey, or includes your partner, you are ready to evolve.
Aya Tateishi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91106 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
If you are struggling in your current relationships or at your workplace due to known or unaware triggers from your past trauma, I'm here to help. If you are looking for true happiness and a purpose in life, but you feel emotionally or mentally stuck, I want to support and guide you in your life journey to find that. Everyone deserves to be happy, and I want that for all my clients. I am a trauma-focused mental health therapist, specialized in working with adolescents, transitional aged youth, and adults.
If you are struggling in your current relationships or at your workplace due to known or unaware triggers from your past trauma, I'm here to help. If you are looking for true happiness and a purpose in life, but you feel emotionally or mentally stuck, I want to support and guide you in your life journey to find that. Everyone deserves to be happy, and I want that for all my clients. I am a trauma-focused mental health therapist, specialized in working with adolescents, transitional aged youth, and adults.
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Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck in your relationship because it keeps cycling over and over the same way? Does it leaves you with a sense of frustration and helplessness that everything you have tried to fix it has not worked? What was once wonderful has turned into either constant fighting or the cold distance of loneliness. And it feels like it will never change. This is where most couples find themselves when they reach out to me. There is a difference between pain and suffering. Life has painful events but suffering results from suppressed love with the sense that it will never change.
Feeling stuck in your relationship because it keeps cycling over and over the same way? Does it leaves you with a sense of frustration and helplessness that everything you have tried to fix it has not worked? What was once wonderful has turned into either constant fighting or the cold distance of loneliness. And it feels like it will never change. This is where most couples find themselves when they reach out to me. There is a difference between pain and suffering. Life has painful events but suffering results from suppressed love with the sense that it will never change.
Marie Lovdokken
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specialize in anxiety, depression and stress. First, I would like to acknowledge that I am happy you are here to start investing in your mental health because it takes courage to reach out. It is important for me to build report and help you feel comfortable sharing what painful topics, as I believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in making therapy successful. I love working with people who are motivated to get new coping skills, who want to suffer less, want greater control over their lives, and are ready to explore deeper meanings of their behaviors.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specialize in anxiety, depression and stress. First, I would like to acknowledge that I am happy you are here to start investing in your mental health because it takes courage to reach out. It is important for me to build report and help you feel comfortable sharing what painful topics, as I believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in making therapy successful. I love working with people who are motivated to get new coping skills, who want to suffer less, want greater control over their lives, and are ready to explore deeper meanings of their behaviors.
It Is Well Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105
Have you ever experienced not being able to make sense of your feelings or your behavior? Do you feel like you are stuck and you don't know how to move on? Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and/or identity issues, I am equipped to walk along side you in this progressive journey. I utilize psychoanalytic, CBT, EMDR and trauma informed to treat a wide variety of emotional issues. What does that mean? My goal through therapy is to improve your self awareness so that you would have a clear understanding of your current behavior, which might have been caused unconsciously by past experiences.
Have you ever experienced not being able to make sense of your feelings or your behavior? Do you feel like you are stuck and you don't know how to move on? Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and/or identity issues, I am equipped to walk along side you in this progressive journey. I utilize psychoanalytic, CBT, EMDR and trauma informed to treat a wide variety of emotional issues. What does that mean? My goal through therapy is to improve your self awareness so that you would have a clear understanding of your current behavior, which might have been caused unconsciously by past experiences.
Alexandria Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
On the outside, you have it all together. But, on the inside, you're falling apart. You're the hero of your family, friend group, community, and/or profession. The person that everyone turns to for help and advice. Yet, the pressure to "have it all together" and "hold it all together" is eating away your confidence and sense of peace. Feelings of panic, fear, and overwhelm are getting harder to hide. You long to live life in a way that feels good, not just looks good. To have relationships that are more balanced and honest. You want to feel whole and at peace with yourself.
On the outside, you have it all together. But, on the inside, you're falling apart. You're the hero of your family, friend group, community, and/or profession. The person that everyone turns to for help and advice. Yet, the pressure to "have it all together" and "hold it all together" is eating away your confidence and sense of peace. Feelings of panic, fear, and overwhelm are getting harder to hide. You long to live life in a way that feels good, not just looks good. To have relationships that are more balanced and honest. You want to feel whole and at peace with yourself.
Jazmine Ortiz Ulibarri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101
I have always been inquisitive by nature, and in particular, fascinated by the study of human behavior. Why do we do the things we do? What influences our thoughts and behaviors on both individualistic and collective levels? For me, being a therapist is like putting together the pieces of a puzzle, understanding how the pieces fit together and why. As a psychotherapist, I am of the belief that a strong therapeutic alliance, the human connection between therapist and client, and the sanctity of the space it creates, are integral to facilitating healing and growth throughout the therapeutic process.
I have always been inquisitive by nature, and in particular, fascinated by the study of human behavior. Why do we do the things we do? What influences our thoughts and behaviors on both individualistic and collective levels? For me, being a therapist is like putting together the pieces of a puzzle, understanding how the pieces fit together and why. As a psychotherapist, I am of the belief that a strong therapeutic alliance, the human connection between therapist and client, and the sanctity of the space it creates, are integral to facilitating healing and growth throughout the therapeutic process.
Henna Cho
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101
Are you feeling alone, unheard, or stuck? Are you experiencing anxiety, fatigue, and excessive worrying that impact your relationships and career? I’m glad you’re taking the time to notice these changes and to invest in yourself to become a better version of yourself. In sessions, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify ways to incorporate positive changes for your negative thought patterns. Thus, you will learn to become better equipped in maintaining your personal or professional goals. I am committed to helping my clients decrease anxiety and manage healthy relationships.
Are you feeling alone, unheard, or stuck? Are you experiencing anxiety, fatigue, and excessive worrying that impact your relationships and career? I’m glad you’re taking the time to notice these changes and to invest in yourself to become a better version of yourself. In sessions, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify ways to incorporate positive changes for your negative thought patterns. Thus, you will learn to become better equipped in maintaining your personal or professional goals. I am committed to helping my clients decrease anxiety and manage healthy relationships.
Alora Barrera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91106
I firmly believe that all of my clients are the experts of their lives. I thus use a strength-based and trauma-informed lens to assist individuals through navigating their relationships with themselves and others. My work as a therapist is informed by the belief that for us to heal, we must begin with an acceptance that our struggles are valid and deserving of attention. I strive to create an inclusive, affirmative space where individuals feel supported to speak their truth.
I firmly believe that all of my clients are the experts of their lives. I thus use a strength-based and trauma-informed lens to assist individuals through navigating their relationships with themselves and others. My work as a therapist is informed by the belief that for us to heal, we must begin with an acceptance that our struggles are valid and deserving of attention. I strive to create an inclusive, affirmative space where individuals feel supported to speak their truth.
Biljana Bujko
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91106
Finding the right therapist from a website is difficult, which is why I offer phone or in-person consultations. It takes courage to address challenges such as relationships, personal problems, or general unhappiness. Your success in treatment will depend on your readiness to open up and my authentic presence that will help create a safe space for you. Together we will work on identifying, experiencing and expanding your capacity to tolerate all ranges of feelings. You will become more conscious of your limiting patterns while developing healthy ones as your sense of a genuine and stronger self emerges.
Finding the right therapist from a website is difficult, which is why I offer phone or in-person consultations. It takes courage to address challenges such as relationships, personal problems, or general unhappiness. Your success in treatment will depend on your readiness to open up and my authentic presence that will help create a safe space for you. Together we will work on identifying, experiencing and expanding your capacity to tolerate all ranges of feelings. You will become more conscious of your limiting patterns while developing healthy ones as your sense of a genuine and stronger self emerges.
Erica Lee
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91105
Hi. I am an experienced marriage and family therapist and clinical psychologist, with a doctorate from Azusa Pacific University. I am ready to help you overcome internal and interpersonal challenges and live life the way you want to live it. My background has included work in community mental health, school districts, and private practice settings. I am experienced with children, teens, adults, and families and have treated a multitude of issues. I can help with social or communication problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment challenges or life stressors.
Hi. I am an experienced marriage and family therapist and clinical psychologist, with a doctorate from Azusa Pacific University. I am ready to help you overcome internal and interpersonal challenges and live life the way you want to live it. My background has included work in community mental health, school districts, and private practice settings. I am experienced with children, teens, adults, and families and have treated a multitude of issues. I can help with social or communication problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment challenges or life stressors.
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Number of Therapists in Pasadena, CA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Pasadena, CA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
80% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Self Esteem |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
67% | Grief |
65% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
65% | Aetna |
55% | Cigna and Evernorth |
52% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Pasadena, CA see their clients
68% | In Person and Online | |
32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.