Teletherapy for South - Pasadena, CA

Maybe today's struggle feels bigger than your ability to cope. Asking for help may make you feel a little sick, but more of the same just isn't an option. Your self-esteem has bottomed out; a harsh inner critic is running the show. Maybe you’re experiencing grief after a death or the loss of a relationship. You’re getting pushed around by anxiety or depression; you've reached mid-life and are asking, is this it? You’re dating and wondering why nothing seems to work out. Your relationships cause more stress than fulfillment and you want marriage counseling or pre-marital counseling. Whatever the reason, welcome.

I believe that you are the expert of your own life. You don't need someone to tell you what to do, and I won't be that person. I will collaborate with you, explore past experiences that have shaped who you are today, and figure out what's keeping you from living the life you want. This isn't always an easy process. It takes courage and hard work, but the rewards are great. I provide an environment that is curious, empathetic, supportive, and down to Earth. I'll help you discover your strengths and become more in-tune with your emotions. You can do this!

Have you been struggling with negative beliefs about yourself? Or maybe not sure what to do for your teen or young adult who's struggling? Do you need help moving on from something you just can't seem to get over? What about your relationships? Do you need healing and wholeness for yourself and those you love? I'm here to help. You don't need to have everything together before we meet. It's ok. We'll sort it out together. All you need to do is show up. Let's start with where you're at and we'll find a way to get to where you want to be.

You might be grieving, or on edge, perhaps frustrated with life, something or someone, or dealing with anxiety and/or a difficult transition - whatever has brought you here, you want to feel better. I want that for you, too and that's what compels me to do this work. In session, my sole focus is on you. I am here to help you make sense of what you're feeling and experiencing. You can be however you need to be and talk about whatever you need to talk about. There is a reality where you can feel better. (Sat appts now available!)

By now you probably know that fighting about the dishes is never just about the dishes, issues in the bedroom are never just about sex, and infidelity is never just about an affair. Each of these are but tiny reflections of larger dances we do with our partners that give light to how we fight, how we communicate, and ultimately how we learned to love.

Are you ready to grow, move forward, make a change? Are you fully living or just existing? Does life seem overwhelmingly difficult at times? Or maybe just the opposite and it seems rather underwhelming and meaningless? Are you struggling in your relationships with friends, family or romantic partners? Wondering if some relationships are fading out for good or if it can be revived after all this time? Wherever you currently are, I can help. Together, we can create a plan and I will provide a counseling experience that meets your specific needs and helps you grow to your fullest potential in all aspects of your life.

For 23+ years I've specialized in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to help them live with more confidence, connection, and aliveness. I bring extensive experience in therapy, supervision, consulting, and research in the areas of child, teen, & family life, social and emotional development, and building solid and nurturing relationships. I work with clients in a talk therapy approach that is warm, interactive, and active, but that is also flexible in including support for new behaviors, creative expression, and practical help in developing new skills for living.

I specialize in working with individuals and couples, many of whom are dealing with the stress of life transitions, relationship issues, and identity formation.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, a life transition, effects of trauma, or any number of difficulties, you are not alone. We all need extra support at various points in life. Therapy can be an incredibly supportive, meaningful, and exploratory process—a space to unpack all of life’s complexities. We'll work collaboratively to address your specific needs and goals, explore patterns, practice new skills, and help you take steps towards the life you most want.

Synchronicity: what C.G. Jung understood as meaningful chance. Finding a therapist involves courage, commitment, and intention...and then synchronicity brings you to just the right therapist who can soulfully, heartfully accompany you as you find your way and discover purpose, joy, and meaning! I have been a psychotherapist for over 20 years working with individuals, couples, and families from a range of cultural backgrounds, as well as with depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and work/life challenges/transitions. I am a seasoned therapist serving individuals' inner process, creative talents, and higher calling.

As a survivor of Childhood Trauma, I've been committed to removing the mystery from the self-healing process - both for myself & for my clients - since I first graduated as a therapist in 1997. During my study of how to heal, I developed a proprietary 6 Step System that is based on principles found in Cognitive Behavioral, Embodiment, Mindfulness and Emotion Focused Therapies. Turns out, there's a way to heal trauma triggers - both "Big T triggers" and "little t triggers." Both types of triggers can interfere with your relationships, your sense of happiness and your ability to overcome those pesky habits you don't tell anyone about.

I have over 20 years of experience helping people reclaim their personal power and live a life of greater authenticity and fulfillment. I support clients to heal past wounds, build self-esteem, and begin saying "yes" to their dreams and values in their relationships, careers, spritituality, etc. I use a blend of traditional psychotherapy, life coaching and spiritual teachings to support my clients in self-actualization. For LGBT clients and family members dealing with coming out issues I support them in authentic self-expression, honesty, and self-acceptance.

Welcome neurodivergent (ND) folks! My name is Andrew and I am Autistic and ADHD, or AuDHD for short. Welcome to a place where you are accepted and appreciated. Welcome to a place where you can learn to celebrate yourself and what you have to offer. It’s time we stopped thinking about how we are “defective” and started focusing on how we are strong. Let’s figure out what it is that you excel at and let’s make a plan to find the best job that meets your needs. It’s time to stop trying to fit yourself into an environment and start building an environment that is right for you. Let’s live life on our own terms.

Are you driven, hard-working, and dedicated - doing "all the things," but "something" is still missing? Is it hard to express your needs? Do you struggle with boundaries? Is life passing you by? Perhaps, you've been cycling through toxic relationship patterns, chasing a false self, or compulsively grasping for professional success. Sometimes you have no idea why you're feeling depressed, anxious, frustrated, or dissociated. Other times, you know the source of your pain but need the support of a professional to help you work through past wounds to heal, live fully, and connect authentically with yourself and those you love.

Thank you for being here and Congratulations for taking the next courageous step in your healing journey. If you’re struggling to cope with anxiety, depression, trauma experiences or ineffective ways of coping, I can support you in understanding and navigating these feelings and offer a path forward.

Not feeling good about yourself? Maybe you're consumed by thoughts about food, exercise and body image. Or held captive by painful experiences from your past. Healing is possible. No matter who you are, or what happened to you - you deserve to feel safe and to have a life that is worth living.

I help people who feel lost, confused, and hurt to feel whole again. I specialize in healing traumatic wounds, including those from spiritual, sexual, emotional, and physical abuse. While I work with a range of populations, I am particularly passionate about working with Ex-Mormons, LGBTQ+ folx, and those with ADHD. Additionally, I have a special interest in assisting those who have left a high-demand group or cult, an under-recognized and often misunderstood trauma. Together, we can process what has been lost, get in touch with who YOU really are, and start building the life you dream of.

Do you ever imagine a world where you feel closely and intimately connected with yourself and with those around you? If your ‘growing up’ was anything like mine; you were not prepped for this type of life. We live in a culture of cut-off. We are simultaneously told to be ruggedly-independent free-sprits, yet we are supposed to also have robust and meaningful relationships. Confusing. Right? Here’s the deal, there’s no ‘right’ way to live life or to do relationships. Working together; it’s our job to find a tailor-made path for you. No rigid rules. Let’s find that connection and intimacy that fit you and your relationships.