Therapists in 91201
With over 20 years of experience, I work best with 3 types of people:
With over 20 years of experience, I work best with 3 types of people:
Do you find difficulties with feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship/family problems, ADHD, and trauma? These emotional disruptions can have a significant impact on our lives. Coping with these events requires various approaches, and I can assist you in recognizing your emotions and identifying patterns in your relationships. I can also help you develop resilience and acceptance towards challenging emotions, and support you in setting meaningful goals. I utilize EMDR, CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, & person-centered therapy to reduce anxiety and trauma symptoms, foster resilience, and enhance the quality of life.
Do you find difficulties with feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship/family problems, ADHD, and trauma? These emotional disruptions can have a significant impact on our lives. Coping with these events requires various approaches, and I can assist you in recognizing your emotions and identifying patterns in your relationships. I can also help you develop resilience and acceptance towards challenging emotions, and support you in setting meaningful goals. I utilize EMDR, CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, & person-centered therapy to reduce anxiety and trauma symptoms, foster resilience, and enhance the quality of life.
Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.
Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.
I work with adults who are used to holding a lot, especially caregivers, mothers, helping professionals, and First-Gen or bicultural adults. Many come in feeling anxious, burned out, overwhelmed, or disconnected while navigating trauma, life transitions, relationship stress, or the weight of caring for others. Through bilingual, relationship-centered, ecotherapy-informed therapy, I help clients reconnect with themselves, strengthen coping, and move toward greater grounding, confidence, and emotional sustainability. I offer therapy in English and Spanish with outdoor, in-office, and telehealth options.
I work with adults who are used to holding a lot, especially caregivers, mothers, helping professionals, and First-Gen or bicultural adults. Many come in feeling anxious, burned out, overwhelmed, or disconnected while navigating trauma, life transitions, relationship stress, or the weight of caring for others. Through bilingual, relationship-centered, ecotherapy-informed therapy, I help clients reconnect with themselves, strengthen coping, and move toward greater grounding, confidence, and emotional sustainability. I offer therapy in English and Spanish with outdoor, in-office, and telehealth options.
Starting the journey of change and personal growth takes courage, especially because it can stir up anxiety and uncertainty. Still, your decision to explore therapy is a powerful reflection of your strength and resilience. If you feel stuck in recurring conflict, overwhelmed by self-doubt, or spiraling when life feels like too much, let’s try something new together. With compassionate and engaged self-inquiry, we can begin to gently explore what’s underneath these patterns. From there, we’ll work collaboratively to uncover the core of what’s holding you back and begin transforming it through experiential and healing approaches.
Starting the journey of change and personal growth takes courage, especially because it can stir up anxiety and uncertainty. Still, your decision to explore therapy is a powerful reflection of your strength and resilience. If you feel stuck in recurring conflict, overwhelmed by self-doubt, or spiraling when life feels like too much, let’s try something new together. With compassionate and engaged self-inquiry, we can begin to gently explore what’s underneath these patterns. From there, we’ll work collaboratively to uncover the core of what’s holding you back and begin transforming it through experiential and healing approaches.
Do you find that you are quick to judge yourself harshly or your life decisions? Is your day filled with circumstances or fears that you haven’t found a way to change? Ever ask why? Do you imagine your life with less anxious stress, more honest relationships, a stronger knowing of what’s right for you and how to achieve that? I offer therapeutic counseling using traditional and non-traditional interventions, actively bring concepts from yoga, mindfulness/meditation into sessions in an environment of support, safety and discovery where life skills, thought patterns and emotional states can be regulated, processed, and enhanced.
Do you find that you are quick to judge yourself harshly or your life decisions? Is your day filled with circumstances or fears that you haven’t found a way to change? Ever ask why? Do you imagine your life with less anxious stress, more honest relationships, a stronger knowing of what’s right for you and how to achieve that? I offer therapeutic counseling using traditional and non-traditional interventions, actively bring concepts from yoga, mindfulness/meditation into sessions in an environment of support, safety and discovery where life skills, thought patterns and emotional states can be regulated, processed, and enhanced.
Have you found yourself struggling in your relationship with God and/or with others? Do you feel like you have hit a roadblock? No matter how hard you try, the pain keeps you from doing the right thing. You feel stuck and need help moving forward... beyond the hinderances, beyond the barriers. My goal in therapy is to create a safe space for you to process through your pain. I will raise questions and offer coping techniques where needed. You will learn problem-solving skills, gain insight on how to have a healthier perspective toward issues, and may find your symptoms from past traumas alleviated.
Have you found yourself struggling in your relationship with God and/or with others? Do you feel like you have hit a roadblock? No matter how hard you try, the pain keeps you from doing the right thing. You feel stuck and need help moving forward... beyond the hinderances, beyond the barriers. My goal in therapy is to create a safe space for you to process through your pain. I will raise questions and offer coping techniques where needed. You will learn problem-solving skills, gain insight on how to have a healthier perspective toward issues, and may find your symptoms from past traumas alleviated.
I believe self-awareness contributes to change and improvement; therefore, my therapeutic approach focuses on developing deeper understanding of the inner self. I help my clients build bridges to their inner child in order to work through and remove internalized barriers. Healthy and meaningful interpersonal relationships determine the quality of one’s life which is why in my practice I assist clients identify toxic interactions and implement firm boundaries.
I believe self-awareness contributes to change and improvement; therefore, my therapeutic approach focuses on developing deeper understanding of the inner self. I help my clients build bridges to their inner child in order to work through and remove internalized barriers. Healthy and meaningful interpersonal relationships determine the quality of one’s life which is why in my practice I assist clients identify toxic interactions and implement firm boundaries.
I have a passion for working with young adults, adults, and other therapists! I love to work with individuals of all backgrounds, though I specialize in working with APIDA and neurodivergent individuals. Those who are seeking to understand themselves and how they belong in the world can gain insight and confidence in their work with me. You may also have a desire to understand how your past is impacting their present day as well. Paying attention to culture, our environment, and other influences may help break down some of those barriers that make you feel stuck.
I have a passion for working with young adults, adults, and other therapists! I love to work with individuals of all backgrounds, though I specialize in working with APIDA and neurodivergent individuals. Those who are seeking to understand themselves and how they belong in the world can gain insight and confidence in their work with me. You may also have a desire to understand how your past is impacting their present day as well. Paying attention to culture, our environment, and other influences may help break down some of those barriers that make you feel stuck.
Hi I’m Kristen! I am passionate about supporting neurodivergent children, teens, young adults, and their families. I strive to help individuals and their families build upon their strengths and learn new strategies not just to better cope with the challenges they face, but to thrive in a world that is not always built for their success. I come from a developmental, individual differences, relationship-based (DIR) approach to therapy. While there is much to describe about this approach and what our sessions may look like, I will meet you where you are in your life.
Hi I’m Kristen! I am passionate about supporting neurodivergent children, teens, young adults, and their families. I strive to help individuals and their families build upon their strengths and learn new strategies not just to better cope with the challenges they face, but to thrive in a world that is not always built for their success. I come from a developmental, individual differences, relationship-based (DIR) approach to therapy. While there is much to describe about this approach and what our sessions may look like, I will meet you where you are in your life.
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.
You may be someone who shows up for others with depth and devotion but feels like no one truly shows up for you in return. Perhaps you are navigating heartbreak, a major transition, or the slow unraveling of old protective patterns. You long for connection that feels mutual and safe. You want to feel more at home in yourself, to understand your triggers without shame, and to trust that healing is possible, especially in relationships. You may also be in the midst of parenting, grief, or re-centering after a period of burnout. What you want most is to be met with care, clarity, and respect for your inner complexity.
You may be someone who shows up for others with depth and devotion but feels like no one truly shows up for you in return. Perhaps you are navigating heartbreak, a major transition, or the slow unraveling of old protective patterns. You long for connection that feels mutual and safe. You want to feel more at home in yourself, to understand your triggers without shame, and to trust that healing is possible, especially in relationships. You may also be in the midst of parenting, grief, or re-centering after a period of burnout. What you want most is to be met with care, clarity, and respect for your inner complexity.
You can heal from TRAUMA. If you are living with traumatic events from your past, ranging from sexual abuse, incest, rape, organized abuse, humiliation, and attachment wounds, therapy could be a safe space to address these injuries. Through a collaborative approach and taking into account the mind & body, we join you on a journey of exploration, growth, and healing. Our trauma specialists can assist you in reconnecting with yourself and your body, feel grounded, and helping you manage your life more smoothly.
You can heal from TRAUMA. If you are living with traumatic events from your past, ranging from sexual abuse, incest, rape, organized abuse, humiliation, and attachment wounds, therapy could be a safe space to address these injuries. Through a collaborative approach and taking into account the mind & body, we join you on a journey of exploration, growth, and healing. Our trauma specialists can assist you in reconnecting with yourself and your body, feel grounded, and helping you manage your life more smoothly.
Jungian therapy will look at the relationship of your “self” to your experiences and look at problems as a symptom of something deeper.Whether it be a thought or perception, dream, belief, value or current relationship that brings you to therapy, we'll look for what messages are coming to you from within. Tapping into your own creativity, we can use myth and metaphor, poetry, dreams, literature and art to explore your relationship to the problem.
Our first session is information gathering and trust building through transparency, sometimes tears and a lot of times, laughter.
Jungian therapy will look at the relationship of your “self” to your experiences and look at problems as a symptom of something deeper.Whether it be a thought or perception, dream, belief, value or current relationship that brings you to therapy, we'll look for what messages are coming to you from within. Tapping into your own creativity, we can use myth and metaphor, poetry, dreams, literature and art to explore your relationship to the problem.
Our first session is information gathering and trust building through transparency, sometimes tears and a lot of times, laughter.
I became a psychologist because I am interested in people's stories. What has happened? What is it that makes you so sad, so anxious, so stressed? I believe that working together we can make sense of your story and your pain, and find ways to alleviate it. I have been in practice in Pasadena for 39 years. I specialize in childhood trauma, and work with children, adolescents, adults and elders.
I became a psychologist because I am interested in people's stories. What has happened? What is it that makes you so sad, so anxious, so stressed? I believe that working together we can make sense of your story and your pain, and find ways to alleviate it. I have been in practice in Pasadena for 39 years. I specialize in childhood trauma, and work with children, adolescents, adults and elders.
Do you often feel overwhelmed by anxiety, racing thoughts, or self-doubt that won’t quiet down? Maybe you find yourself stuck in cycles of rumination or OCD, unable to rest or feel fully present. These patterns often trace back to earlier life experiences and unresolved stress. Therapy can help you make sense of these responses and start building a life that feels more grounded. I use a collaborative, client-centered approach that draws from somatic and mindfulness practices to help regulate your nervous system and create a more peaceful inner world.
Do you often feel overwhelmed by anxiety, racing thoughts, or self-doubt that won’t quiet down? Maybe you find yourself stuck in cycles of rumination or OCD, unable to rest or feel fully present. These patterns often trace back to earlier life experiences and unresolved stress. Therapy can help you make sense of these responses and start building a life that feels more grounded. I use a collaborative, client-centered approach that draws from somatic and mindfulness practices to help regulate your nervous system and create a more peaceful inner world.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, identity, and difficult life transitions? Do you find yourself feeling stuck and can’t seem to focus or move forward? There are many ways to get unstuck, and this is the work I love to do to help you heal, grow and live a more fulfilling life. I use an integrative approach including attachment-based work, DBT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness, bringing in each as needed. Above all, I strive to hold space and empathy for your life experience.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, identity, and difficult life transitions? Do you find yourself feeling stuck and can’t seem to focus or move forward? There are many ways to get unstuck, and this is the work I love to do to help you heal, grow and live a more fulfilling life. I use an integrative approach including attachment-based work, DBT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness, bringing in each as needed. Above all, I strive to hold space and empathy for your life experience.
I enjoy working with the client's present day experience while bringing in relevant aspects of one's personal history. I work collaboratively with my clients on re-creating a life of healing and fullness. Therapy might mean working through depression and anxiety, significant events in the past, exploring spiritual meanings, all the while exploring the here-and-now. Having had extensive international experiences, I also actively engage in an intercultural frame and approach in therapy, exploring cultural values and intergenerational issues. Wellness is actively defined by the forces and people that has shaped and continues to shape us.
I enjoy working with the client's present day experience while bringing in relevant aspects of one's personal history. I work collaboratively with my clients on re-creating a life of healing and fullness. Therapy might mean working through depression and anxiety, significant events in the past, exploring spiritual meanings, all the while exploring the here-and-now. Having had extensive international experiences, I also actively engage in an intercultural frame and approach in therapy, exploring cultural values and intergenerational issues. Wellness is actively defined by the forces and people that has shaped and continues to shape us.
I work with teens and adults who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected, and are looking for more sustainable ways to relate to stress, pain, and the demands of daily life. Many of my clients are highly sensitive or are supporting children with similar needs, and are navigating the complexities of caregiving, relationships, and competing demands.
I don’t think anyone has mastered life—in fact, striving for perfection can keep us from noticing what is already good and meaningful around us. We can, however, learn to move through life with more flexibility and self-compassion, while also creating meaningful change.
I work with teens and adults who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected, and are looking for more sustainable ways to relate to stress, pain, and the demands of daily life. Many of my clients are highly sensitive or are supporting children with similar needs, and are navigating the complexities of caregiving, relationships, and competing demands.
I don’t think anyone has mastered life—in fact, striving for perfection can keep us from noticing what is already good and meaningful around us. We can, however, learn to move through life with more flexibility and self-compassion, while also creating meaningful change.
Therapy can help you realize your best possible self by helping build skills and capabilities that support happy, meaningful and fulfilling lives. In our fast paced, productivity obsessed culture, it's easy to get off track and one day wake up to realize you're not living the life you wanted. There are so many forces at work on us, including oppressive systemic forces and their effects (fear, anger, perfectionism, self-judgement, imposter syndrome, etc). Therapy can be a bolster and a support - a means to explore values and goals, reconnect with your values and create the life you want.
Therapy can help you realize your best possible self by helping build skills and capabilities that support happy, meaningful and fulfilling lives. In our fast paced, productivity obsessed culture, it's easy to get off track and one day wake up to realize you're not living the life you wanted. There are so many forces at work on us, including oppressive systemic forces and their effects (fear, anger, perfectionism, self-judgement, imposter syndrome, etc). Therapy can be a bolster and a support - a means to explore values and goals, reconnect with your values and create the life you want.
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Number of Therapists in 91201
100+
Average cost per session
$177
Therapists in 91201 who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 80% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Self Esteem |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Grief |
| 66% | Marriage Counseling |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 82% | Aetna |
| 81% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 65% | Optum |
How Therapists in 91201 see their clients
| 68% | In Person and Online | |
| 32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |