Child Therapists in Pasadena, CA

Hello, I'm Dr. Thomas Duke, an experienced licensed Psychologist located in Pasadena. I provide therapy for adults, children , teens, and families.

Looking for growth, skills, connection and empowerment during challenging times? Our compassionate and expert Institute team is dedicated to empowering girls, women, families, and gender expansive individuals through strength-based services. We offer therapy (individual, group and family), assessment, community education, and professional training. Our caring, experienced, and creative therapists work from various approaches to best meet the unique needs of our clients and their families. Our skill-building workshops and groups inspire children and teens to use their voices and build resilience and leadership.

Each person has their own story and own experiences that are unique to them. As we navigate life, our relationships and daily live's can be impacted by these experiences and past experiences. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment to help you navigate feelings and experiences that may cause discomfort, pain, sadness, happiness, and joy along with other emotions. It is my goal to meet each client where they are and create safety to help your inner self take up space in your mind and body, to allow for growth. I am also trained in EMDR and specialize in attachment work.

I am a child & family specialist. I worked 8 years in residential treatment working with severely emotionally disturbed children & their families. I work with parents to help them handle their child 's behavioral issues. I also have extensive experience working with adults suffering from depression, anxiety, stress & mental health issues. I am EMDR CERTIFIED by EMDRIA. I am LGBTQIA2+. I am a certified grief recovery specialist. I have experience treating substance abuse issues. I have extensive experience providing therapy to medical & nursing students due to my experience in medical social work.

We all want to be understood and feel like we are making progress towards our life goals. My approach is comforting, humorous, humble, creative and lovingly direct. Everyone needs connection and in my experience the benefits of connecting and being seen by someone in therapy are many. Are you interested in working on an issue related to a relationship, major life change, depression and/or anxiety? Visit my website www.rachelwardlmft.com or call at 626-327-3456 for a free 25 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit. Making sure we connect is very important.

Are you looking to solve the problem you have been having within your family? I am here to help you get the support you’ve been looking for to improve your relationships. Help with the fights at home about homework. Help getting your child to do what they are told the first time. Help with a transition to a new stage of life. I've always gravitated towards working with youth and young adults with the highest needs because that is where I have seen I've been most effective as a therapist.

Are you looking for online therapy resources to support your child , teen, or family during the coronavirus health crisis? Do you have a college student in your family who is home and looking for support? Would your child or teen appreciate being able to connect with a small group of peers in an online therapy group? As a telehealth therapist, I offer secure online therapy. Like in-person therapy, online therapy or telehealth offers support and skills to navigate this time of difficult change, loss, and uncertainty. It provides therapeutic structure and positive connection to help your child be their most resilient self.

I specialize in providing psychological services to children and adolescents. These include neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy. Assessments can be invaluable tools that provide diagnostic clarification, treatment recommendations, and the basis for academic accommodations. The therapeutic interventions I provide to young clients can be used to address a range of common challenges including, but not limited to emotional dysregulation and behavior problems. Based on the client, therapy may take various forms and could entail a talk or play-based approach. I regularly integrate parent or family sessions when appropriate.

I have extensive experience working with families who are currently fostering a child or have built their family through adoption. I use a trauma informed and neurodevelopmental lens in all of my work, and understand how in utero and early developmental trauma affect children in many areas of their life. As a former foster parent and now an adoptive mom, I further understands how close relationships are created through a sense of safety and trust.

Are you worried about your teen, pre-teen or young child ? Perhaps your child is struggling with behavioral or emotional issues and typical parenting isn't working. All children and situations are different: sometimes parents need assistance and other times the child needs counseling. As a parent, and having successfully helped hundreds of families, I understand your frustrations and concerns. My goal is to help you clarify the issues, learn how to overcome them, and help your family. I use a variety of methods to help children express themselves as well as identify, cope, and manage their expressions and behaviors.

I enjoy working with people of all ages facing various kinds of transition. Each new phase of life brings somewhat predictable changes, and then there are other changes that cause us to adapt and grow in somewhat unpredictable ways. Whatever you're facing, my goal is to work with you to find unique strengths and creative solutions that allow you to thrive in the midst of change.

Hello! I'm Dr. Samuel Girguis and I am a licensed clinical psychologist who can help you overcome the difficulties you are facing today. I have worked with a wide range of issues and have specialized in the treatment of abuse and trauma across the lifespan. My work with children , adolescents, adults, and families is tailored to your individual needs. I understand that individuals and families today have many demands upon their time and resources; my goal is to work with you and help you to thrive in the midst of your busy life.

I am a board-certified clinical child and adolescent psychologist with over 20 years of experience treating children , adolescents, and young adults for a broad array of issues, with special expertise in anxiety, mood disorders, and pediatric psychology ( children /adolescents living with medical illness). I use evidence-based interventions, drawing strongly from cognitive behavioral, trauma informed, and dyadic (parent- child ) relational approaches to develop individualized, effective treatment plans. Treatment goals are identified in collaboration with clients, and I strive to meet these goals in a short-term, efficient manner.

I provide therapy to people across the lifespan, from young children to older adults, as well as couples and families. While the methods may change depending on age and circumstance the goals are often similar: to feel understood, to connect, and to grow. I work in a respectful, collaborative and creative way to explore the parts of self that might be contributing to feelings of stagnation and being stuck. In addition, I have extensive experience in schools, working with children , parents and faculty to support student growth and wellbeing.