Therapists in 91106

We've all had bad feelings, unhealthy behaviors and troubling relationships. We work together to help you change & rediscover that healthy real self you were born with. Every client has their own unique story, so we work to heal the wounded parts that cause anxiety, depression, shame, anger and more. I've doing therapy for 23 years, & I'm an experienced EMDR therapist. With EMDR you can feel better, happier and healthier in months rather than years.

Are you searching for inner peace, growth, healing and self-understanding? Seeking a safe place where you can have a caring companion to help you explore who you really are? Tools to assist you with daily life struggles, sorrows and joys?

Thomas Blake (he/him) is a licensed marriage and family therapist working with adolescents and adults of all ages. Thomas is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and somatic based therapy which he integrates into his process as a psychotherapist practicing through a Humanistic-Existential lens. In addition to his work in private practice, Thomas received his clinical training from The LGBTQ Center in Orange County, California and currently provides professional consultation at The Trevor Project, a national suicide prevention service supporting LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 24 years old.

Together we can explore what it means to be human, to embody compassion towards oneself and others, to hold both joy and sorrow, to experience connection, to move away from internalized messages of shame, to feel liberation, to bridge our past to our future and be present in our experiences and relationships.

As a therapist who is well-versed in trauma-informed care, I provide a secure, tranquil, and courteous setting for individuals to delve into their thoughts and emotions, thereby facilitating self-healing. As life get hectic, it is important to prioritize our mental well-being, and this marks the initial stride in that direction. As a first-generation mental health therapist, I am honored to be a part of your expedition of self-discovery. As a Latinx therapist, providing support working through intergenerational trauma, with the goal to empower clients to develop resilience and coping strategies that will promote healing.

The Healing Collective, PC is a private practice that offers an array of mental health treatment and wellness services within the community of Pasadena and throughout the state of California. THC is comprised of qualified and experienced mental health professionals. Our licensed therapists are trained in a variety of trauma-informed, holistic, strengths-based, and culturally competent mental health treatments. We provide mental health treatment to adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Our mental health services include individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy and group therapy (both coming soon).

I will be on leave from November 2023 - April 2024, so I am not taking any new clients at this time. Please feel free to reach out in the spring to schedule! I specialize in providing comprehensive psychological evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults. These evaluations uncover the many strengths and talents that one possesses, while providing guidance on how to unlock the full potential of that person. “There is no such thing as limits to growth, because there are no limits to the human capacity for intelligence, imagination, and wonder.” – Ronald Reagan

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate who believes in the power of emotional healing through creativity. I am driven by my own wellness journey through chronic illness/ disability to posttraumatic growth, and as a result I am inspired to help my clients to thrive, regardless of physical and mental challenges. I am trained to practice EMDR in sessions, and look forward to exploring the positive shifts that can come from this profound work. My mission is to connect with clients, collaborate with them in order to instill a sense of worth, create more joy, and work through the emotional stressors and traumas of the past.

As a therapist, I know how difficult it can be to juggle all that life expects of us while experiencing mental or emotional distress. Whether it’s unwanted anxious thoughts, healing from a past trauma, or feeling stuck in your relationships, you are not alone. I will provide you a warm and safe space, free of judgment, for us to sit in your darkest moments and work toward giving you a more peaceful, joyful, and fulfilling future.

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.

We are not victims of this life. We wake up everyday with choices we can make. Life is a journey that should enhance who we are and should help us grow personally and professionally. I truly believe that events in life ‘‘happen for you, not to you.’’ When we adapt that mentality, we are able to utilize the obstacle in our lives as opportunities to grow and enhance our existence. In treatment I help my clients process past events that occurred in their lives in order for them to understand how those events affected their lives and shaped their existence.

In my role as a therapist, I take a collaborative approach that invites humor and complexity, helps you organize your thoughts, untangle yourself from mental confusion, and embrace life as you see fit. Emotional challenges may stem from perspectives that no longer work for us, a lack of an understanding of our true selves, and challenging circumstances. I strive to help others overcome these challenges in their day to day. Whether they stem from attachment ruptures, grief and loss, or trauma, I'm here to support you navigate life and have someone capable of being an effective resource for you.

I'm a holistic therapist who is passionate about helping you experience a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Change can be daunting. Feeling overwhelmed or stuck can prevent you from living in greater alignment with your purpose. This can impact your relationships, career, and general sense of well-being. My goal is to create a safe space and help empower you to connect with your own authenticity and meaning so that you can break free from the patterns that are limiting you.

I am overwhelmed,tired,and I do not seem to find a way out of this. Everything seems gloomy and dull. It was never like this. What Happened? I am lost and I can not talk to anyone about this. I try sometimes, but it is so much deeper than anyone thinks. If you can relate to this statement, know that you are not alone. There is hope.

Therapy is a unique opportunity for exploration and understanding of one's own story, and can facilitate healing and transformation during trying times. In my practice, I work collaboratively with clients to uncover and strengthen their inner wisdom, while teaching them skills needed to maneuver through life's challenges, changes and transitions. I provide a supportive and hope-filled environment that allows for a journey of self-discovery, and helps to foster self-love, self-compassion, and acceptance.

Are you caught in an emotional whirlwind? Do you want to regain order in your life? Sometimes life takes us off course and leaves us with painful feelings and/or memories. Making sense of what happened may be confusing but you can regain clarity and deepen your understanding of the situation. In a safe environment, you can share what is important to you and find answers within to overcome challenges that arise from your experience.

Being human means that both joy and pain, love and despair, connection and loneliness, aliveness and apathy, all occur in the same inner space. When that space becomes 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 and nurture joy, love, connection, purpose, and meaning.

I am a warm, collaborative Telehealth therapist and I utilize EMDR Therapy to help my clients achieve their goals of reducing the physical and emotional burdens associated with traumatic life experiences and their present day triggers. EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is effective in providing relief from trauma-related symptoms. I specialize in treating PTSD, trauma related symptoms, and other anxiety-related issues. In our online sessions together, I curate and utilize a highly personalized set of EMDR tools tailored to each client.

You wanted to start a family because you had hope and a vision for the future. Now, you’re not sure where that hope is. Instead, it’s the anxiety you’re not doing enough. The fear of not having the family you hoped for. Reeling from the adjustments you've made. Losing the person you used to be. Anger and resentment because it feels like your partner doesn't get it. Isolated from a world that highlights glowy and cute instead of messy and complex. Any day can be a different roller coaster of emotion. For many women, seasons of transition, infertility, pregnancy, loss, postpartum, and parenting can feel exactly like this.