Anxiety Therapists in West Central, Pasadena, CA
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Cassandra Meza Carrillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Is life feeling overwhelming? Do you need a safe place to vent and grow? Do you struggle with depression or/and
anxiety
? Is there unresolved trauma or grief that is getting in the way of your daily life? I work with clients of all walks of life, different backgrounds, ages and experiences who are ready to create a life worth living. Through therapy, I help facilitate the work of processing and healing underlying issues in your life. Together we can develop a strong foundation that can lead to long term progress and change.
Janelle De Veyra
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Do you struggle with depression,
anxiety
, and trauma? Do you experience difficulties managing family and relationship issues? I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. The subconscious mind controls most of our reality and choices, so building awareness and active presence can improve the quality of daily living and assist in not only surviving but thriving through life. As an intuitive & holistic therapist, I will assist you in strengthening your inner psyche and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.
Growth Through Healing Psychological Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My clinical experience has focused primarily on helping individuals in the adolescent to young adult age, which is a critical phase of development, addressing issues around identity formation and family conflict. Diagnoses and presenting problems most prevalent for this age include major depression,
anxiety
, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiance, ADHD, schizophrenia, self-harming/high risk behaviors (cutting, eating disorders, and substance use) and suicidal thoughts & behaviors. My work with this particular age population often includes helping the family system in areas such as conflict resolution, family communication patterns and repair in attachment & connection.
Pouyan Rasi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Currently accepting New Patients. Somatically Informed treatment-Emotion acceptance and regulation. Life can become difficult at times. We need support and we need help navigating through the storms. If you have struggled with
anxiety
, depression, feel like you're stuck in a rut and want to change from unhelpful patterns of thinking or behavior, you have come to the right place. Perceptions become facts in our minds because we become hard wired due to our experiences; but because of that we can also rewire our minds which is where the hope comes in. Change can happen for you and it is never too late to start again.
Wei-Chin Hwang
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hwang's clients struggle with issues such as depression,
anxiety
, bipolar disorder, family conflict, couples problems, self-esteem issues, personal growth, identity development, adjustment difficulties, and traumatic experiences.
Dr. Wei-Chin Hwang is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor of clinical psychology. He has two practice locations, one in Pasadena and one in Claremont, California. In his practice, he provides psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Dr. Hwang has over 24 years of education, training, and experience in the field of psychology. He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UCLA (ranked #1 in clinical psychology) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. He is a professor at Claremont McKenna College (ranked #6 among liberal arts colleges in the U.S.).
Not accepting new clients
Terese Forster
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in trauma,
anxiety
, and relationship difficulties.
As a therapist, my goal is to help my clients heal from the traumas in their life to find true fulfillment and a more peaceful future. To do this, I place special emphasis on valuing the intelligence of each individual's journey. By attuning to your process with compassion, I provide a secure and nurturing environment which makes it easier to explore the challenges you face. My focus is to walk you through the process and help you to find what works best for you. I hold the space for you to become at peace with your past.
Britney C. Spell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who graduated from University of La Verne and has a variety of experiences working with children, families, and individuals throughout their lifespan. I work collaboratively with clients to assist them in moving towards healing and integration, acknowledging and validating the struggles along the way while also reorienting clients towards their strengths. I specialize in treating
anxiety
, depression, and trauma using evidence based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Jana Galambos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
These are challenging and chaotic times that can lead to feelings of uncertainty, loneliness, and
anxiety
. I create a space that is warm, compassionate, and empathetic so you don't have to deal with these emotions alone. I love to work with young adults (20s-40s) experiencing depression,
anxiety
, PTSD, relationship difficulties (whether you're partnered or trying to date in the 21st century), grief, life transitions, and issues related to spirituality. Often our work will involve processing and releasing pain centering around belonging, self-worth, and safety so you can find new ways of relating to yourself and the world.
David Lorentzen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am an experienced psychologist specializing in the treatment of adults, children, teens, and families. With adults, I help with life transitions, improve relationships with loved ones, overcome worries, sadness, and destructive habits, and build confidence. I am up-to-date with the research in treating depression,
anxiety
,
panic
attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, and adult ADD. With children, I help with ADHD, behavior problems, self-esteem issues, coping with major life transitions, and fighting within the family. If your child acts-out, seems distractible, or needs someone to talk to during difficult times, I can help.
Not accepting new clients
Jennifer Hayes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I provide a safe and sacred space to help clients wade through feelings of depression,
anxiety
, relationship and existential issues.
Life can be challenging and complex. At times we are faced with situations that feel overwhelming and seemingly insurmountable. Trauma can result in a loss of a sense of self and hopelessness. Engaging in therapy is a personal decision; one that requires commitment and hard work to attain life changes. I believe therapy tailored to meet individual needs can facilitate increased self-awareness leading to emotional, as well as, relational attunement and enhancement. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, offering sensitivity to experiences of marginalization, ableism, discrimination, racism, or other 'isms encountered.
Anthony Jay Gershenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Treatment specialties include: adults and adolescents with severe
anxiety
(both generalized and social), ADHD, parent-child conflict, relationship issues, and difficulty coping with the stress of major life transitions (e.
After a decade of clinical experience, one thing I have learned is that no matter what reason brings you to therapy, the single most important factor in finding the right therapist for you is comfort and trust in the relationship, not just clinical skill. This is where you as the client get to be choosey. I'm a highly interactive therapist, as eager to offer observations and insights as I am to listen. My approach to therapy focuses on developing your strengths and effective coping tools, while helping clients build insight into underlying factors that feed problematic symptoms.
Laurel Salmon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Experiencing
anxiety
, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Caitlin La Brie
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work primarily with
anxiety
, depression, low self-worth, relationship issues, life transitions, and identity exploration.
Life is complicated. Messy. Painful. And it’s easy to lose sight of life’s beauty and joy when we’re hurting. I believe the human connection we form through therapy is key to healing and growth, as confronting pain and suffering together allows life’s beauty and joy to re-emerge. If you choose to work with me, I will use our connection to determine when and how to shift in and out of various roles, so you might experience me as many things: investigator, mentor, observer, coach, ally. But above all, we engage together as fellow human beings living in this complex world, with the shared endeavor of improving your well-being.
Christina E Ojeda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Christina is passionate about providing inclusive care to folks who may be struggling with
anxiety
, depression, trauma, life transitions/changes, eating disorders, and other issues.
Christina Ojeda is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who is wholeheartedly invested in supporting clients on their journey towards self-actualization. Christina understands that reaching out for support and finding the right therapist can be difficult and overwhelming. With that understanding, she is dedicated to creating a safe and soft landing spot for your healing and growth. Christina values the therapeutic relationship and is humbled and honored by the opportunity to connect with you and be a part of your journey.
Not accepting new clients
Erin McLeod (Nelson)
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified
Verified
I seek to provide a warm and welcoming environment to all clients beginning their journey to better wellness. I work with adolescents and adults of all genders. I specialize in eating disorders,
anxiety
, and relationships. I have experience and I am interested in working with depression, coping skills, life transitions, family conflict, life coaching, gender identity and stress.
Mariclare Dasigenis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As your therapist, I am committed to offering a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental partnership where we can join to understand what is causing your current suffering. If you are looking for a safe and collaborative space to achieve your goals and move forward, I can help. I specialize in the treatment of chronic pain and
anxiety
in adults and young adults. I am a licensed psychotherapist in California, Nevada, and Arizona. I also offer coaching services nationally and internationally.
Kelly Albrecht
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling to process depression,
anxiety
, relationship/family issues, and trauma? These emotional ruptures can cause major disruptions in our lives. The work to process these types of life events is multifaceted, and I can help you identify your feelings and potential relational patterns, build tolerance and acceptance around challenging ones, and set meaningful goals. In order to do so, I utilize various therapeutic approaches consisting of ACT, CBT, and Problem Solving Therapy and somatic interventions.
Amanda Cassil
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My primary focus and passion is working with women and underrepresented groups in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields. I work with
anxiety
, depression, adult survivors of childhood abuse, and more. I have a special interest in working with graduate students and early career professionals around topics of navigating conflicting expectations, impostor syndrome, and work-life balance. I am the author of The Empowered Highly Sensitive Person: A Workbook to Harness Your Strengths in Every Part of Life. Find it at: amazon.com/author/amandacassil
Isabella (Bella) Shirinyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It's common to feel isolated, anxious, depressed, and withdrawn from relationships when you find yourself struggling - and everyone handles their struggles differently. I treat a variety of mental health diagnosis such as eating disorders, trauma, depression,
anxiety
, life transitions, bipolar diagnosis and co-occurring disorders. I align with psychiatrists, MD's, and dietitians to spearhead your treatment beyond traditional means by creating a team outside of conventional residential and outpatient treatment settings to support and enhance your recovery. I treat teens, adults, couples and families.
Kimberly Hepner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am dedicated to providing the highest quality psychotherapy services to my clients. I believe it is essential to provide psychotherapy that is based on the latest scientific research. You deserve nothing less. In my practice, I only use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT has been proven through more than 400 clinical outcome studies to be highly effective for the treatment of many mental health concerns including depression, general
anxiety
disorders,
panic
, anger and marital distress. CBT is one of the few forms of psychotherapy that has been scientifically tested and shown to help people improve their lives.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.