Female Therapists in Pasadena, CA
I specialize in working with couples & individuals navigating life-altering medical conditions; women overwhelmed in the face of work, family & personal pressure; and couples struggling to create or restore fulfilling connection.
I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — a research-validated approach to healing & strengthening couples’ relationships — and have Level III Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) training — a model of individual therapy that integrates what research tells us about human connection, emotion & the relationship between the two.
I specialize in working with couples & individuals navigating life-altering medical conditions; women overwhelmed in the face of work, family & personal pressure; and couples struggling to create or restore fulfilling connection.
I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — a research-validated approach to healing & strengthening couples’ relationships — and have Level III Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) training — a model of individual therapy that integrates what research tells us about human connection, emotion & the relationship between the two.
Arianne MacBean
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
I am a wife, mother, daughter, friend and eternally developing woman.
You seek support with emotional and/or physical discomfort. You are worried, sad, and have questions about your life. Your relationships feel imbalanced, but you can imagine a more authentic way of being close to others. You want to feel less burdened by fear, and you are ready to embark on your healing journey. Therapy is the place to do this work. Together, we can gently uncover the roots of your unease, identify triggers, and establish productive coping mechanisms. We can build your self-worth and tap into your innate vitality and well-being so you feel centered and move through your day with energy and ease.
I am a wife, mother, daughter, friend and eternally developing woman.
You seek support with emotional and/or physical discomfort. You are worried, sad, and have questions about your life. Your relationships feel imbalanced, but you can imagine a more authentic way of being close to others. You want to feel less burdened by fear, and you are ready to embark on your healing journey. Therapy is the place to do this work. Together, we can gently uncover the roots of your unease, identify triggers, and establish productive coping mechanisms. We can build your self-worth and tap into your innate vitality and well-being so you feel centered and move through your day with energy and ease.
I work with high-achieving women who are struggling with things like stress, depression, and anxiety.
Do you feel like you are not enough? Is it as though you are perpetually falling short? Is each day becoming increasingly difficult just to get through? You are not alone. As the author of Reclaim Your Life, I specialize in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which helps people learn skills, such as mindfulness and compassion, to handle difficult thoughts and feelings so they can find freedom from suffering and engage in their life.
I work with high-achieving women who are struggling with things like stress, depression, and anxiety.
Do you feel like you are not enough? Is it as though you are perpetually falling short? Is each day becoming increasingly difficult just to get through? You are not alone. As the author of Reclaim Your Life, I specialize in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which helps people learn skills, such as mindfulness and compassion, to handle difficult thoughts and feelings so they can find freedom from suffering and engage in their life.
We provide outpatient psychotherapy for both men and women, both gay and straight.
Dr. Paul has done extensive neuropsychological research on agenesis of the corpus callosum and has post-doctoral neuropsychological training in epilepsy.
We provide outpatient psychotherapy for both men and women, both gay and straight.
Dr. Paul has done extensive neuropsychological research on agenesis of the corpus callosum and has post-doctoral neuropsychological training in epilepsy.
Monica D Valdivia Aguilar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
In my work at Flourish and the Institute for Girls’ Development, I assist high school seniors, young women and women to find balance and learn ways to cultivate strengths.
I incorporate a Relational-Cultural, Collaborative, Strength-Based and DBT informed (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills) style. I integrate embodiment mind/body, mindfulness, and self-compassion approaches to help navigate the challenges life can bring.
In my work at Flourish and the Institute for Girls’ Development, I assist high school seniors, young women and women to find balance and learn ways to cultivate strengths.
I incorporate a Relational-Cultural, Collaborative, Strength-Based and DBT informed (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills) style. I integrate embodiment mind/body, mindfulness, and self-compassion approaches to help navigate the challenges life can bring.
I worked at UCLA for 15 years where I primarily saw women with breast cancer.
I have had over 25 years of experience helping people deal with anxiety, depression and traumatic experiences. Creating a safe, trusting relationship is the basis of productive therapy and healing. I am an empathetic listener who uses a variety of approaches to help people reach their goals.
I worked at UCLA for 15 years where I primarily saw women with breast cancer.
I have had over 25 years of experience helping people deal with anxiety, depression and traumatic experiences. Creating a safe, trusting relationship is the basis of productive therapy and healing. I am an empathetic listener who uses a variety of approaches to help people reach their goals.
I specialize in women who are reinventing themselves and family members of individuals with mental illness.
I will support you in obtaining clarity and forward momentum around life transitions, depression, identity issues, relationships, addictions, trauma, anxiety and health challenges. My approach includes the belief that we all can function better using our creativity and spontaneity. I will spend time developing the wisdom you have within you.
I specialize in women who are reinventing themselves and family members of individuals with mental illness.
I will support you in obtaining clarity and forward momentum around life transitions, depression, identity issues, relationships, addictions, trauma, anxiety and health challenges. My approach includes the belief that we all can function better using our creativity and spontaneity. I will spend time developing the wisdom you have within you.
With over 20 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist, and as a Marriage and Family Therapist earlier, I know how to help men and women of all ages get to the origins of their difficulties efficiently.
Although most individuals initially seek therapy with me out of a wish to resolve emotional or relational problems, many discover that psychotherapy can also serve as a threshold to generally enriching life as it promotes personal growth."
With over 20 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist, and as a Marriage and Family Therapist earlier, I know how to help men and women of all ages get to the origins of their difficulties efficiently.
Although most individuals initially seek therapy with me out of a wish to resolve emotional or relational problems, many discover that psychotherapy can also serve as a threshold to generally enriching life as it promotes personal growth."
I love helping women find themselves and what they want for themselves starting as young as in adolescence.
I meet my clients where they are at and utilize the therapies that will be of most helpful for them to meet their goals. I do specialize in Psychodynamic, Attachment, Person-Centered, Mindfulness, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, and EFT, however I am always open to learning new therapies to best help my clients!
I love helping women find themselves and what they want for themselves starting as young as in adolescence.
I meet my clients where they are at and utilize the therapies that will be of most helpful for them to meet their goals. I do specialize in Psychodynamic, Attachment, Person-Centered, Mindfulness, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, and EFT, however I am always open to learning new therapies to best help my clients!
Sayun Scotton | Holistic Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with men and women using a depth-oriented, body-mind approach to explore the complexity of identity and relationships.
I am passionate about helping individuals create a lasting sense of trust and intimacy within themselves. I specialize in PTSD and childhood attachment trauma, relationship struggles, anxiety/depression, perfectionism, healing shame, grief, multi-cultural identity issues, historical and intergenerational trauma, and perinatal and parent mental health.
I work with men and women using a depth-oriented, body-mind approach to explore the complexity of identity and relationships.
I am passionate about helping individuals create a lasting sense of trust and intimacy within themselves. I specialize in PTSD and childhood attachment trauma, relationship struggles, anxiety/depression, perfectionism, healing shame, grief, multi-cultural identity issues, historical and intergenerational trauma, and perinatal and parent mental health.
I specialize treating complex trauma/CPTSD for women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ folks.
As a social justice-oriented therapist, I take an anti-oppression stance in my work. Those of us who occupy marginalized identities face systemic barriers that impact our mental health, and we must address these barriers. I believe in doing the work to decolonize therapy so I don't perpetuate the harm passed down to us.
I specialize treating complex trauma/CPTSD for women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ folks.
As a social justice-oriented therapist, I take an anti-oppression stance in my work. Those of us who occupy marginalized identities face systemic barriers that impact our mental health, and we must address these barriers. I believe in doing the work to decolonize therapy so I don't perpetuate the harm passed down to us.
Meet Our Female Therapists
I help women of all ages, struggling with anxiety, interpersonal relationships, and life transitions to become the best versions of themselves.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters from California Baptist University and have been practicing for 7 years.
I help women of all ages, struggling with anxiety, interpersonal relationships, and life transitions to become the best versions of themselves.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters from California Baptist University and have been practicing for 7 years.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, my specialty is providing customized care to high-achieving Black women.
Are you feeling the need for change but unsure of how to navigate the journey? Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, whether it's personal concerns, workplace difficulties or the twists and turns of life itself. If you're grappling with stress and the burdens of filling multiple roles you've arrived at the right place. I understand that wanting change is one thing, but knowing where to begin can be another challenge entirely. Rest assured, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. My commitment to enhancing your quality of life, easing your distress and providing clarity in diagnosis is unwavering.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, my specialty is providing customized care to high-achieving Black women.
Are you feeling the need for change but unsure of how to navigate the journey? Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, whether it's personal concerns, workplace difficulties or the twists and turns of life itself. If you're grappling with stress and the burdens of filling multiple roles you've arrived at the right place. I understand that wanting change is one thing, but knowing where to begin can be another challenge entirely. Rest assured, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. My commitment to enhancing your quality of life, easing your distress and providing clarity in diagnosis is unwavering.
As a woman of color & the child of immigrants, exploration of intersectionality is crucial to my practice.
By moving toward patience, kindness, and grace for one’s self, we can challenge the places in our lives that have promoted trauma, dis-ease, and a host of mental, physical, & spiritual compromise. By sitting inside of life’s questions, with a practice of curiosity and self-compassion, we can gain clarity for how to move toward balance & harmony. My practice seeks to support adults with childhood trauma, parents & the child-parent relationship, as well as pregnant and new mothers & new parents. With empathy, humor, & compassionate challenging, I work to support you toward your definition of progress.
As a woman of color & the child of immigrants, exploration of intersectionality is crucial to my practice.
By moving toward patience, kindness, and grace for one’s self, we can challenge the places in our lives that have promoted trauma, dis-ease, and a host of mental, physical, & spiritual compromise. By sitting inside of life’s questions, with a practice of curiosity and self-compassion, we can gain clarity for how to move toward balance & harmony. My practice seeks to support adults with childhood trauma, parents & the child-parent relationship, as well as pregnant and new mothers & new parents. With empathy, humor, & compassionate challenging, I work to support you toward your definition of progress.
As an Asian-American woman of color, I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences as they navigate their unique journeys toward self-discovery and acceptance.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative — I integrate my background and training in trauma-informed care with narrative therapy and other evidence-based techniques to help individuals, couples, and families gently explore and reframe limiting beliefs or self-conceptions to make space for more authentic narratives.
As an Asian-American woman of color, I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences as they navigate their unique journeys toward self-discovery and acceptance.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative — I integrate my background and training in trauma-informed care with narrative therapy and other evidence-based techniques to help individuals, couples, and families gently explore and reframe limiting beliefs or self-conceptions to make space for more authentic narratives.
They include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, sexuality, relationship challenges, traumatic experiences, divorce, female issues, and unidentified unhappiness.
Finding the right therapist from a website is difficult, which is why I offer phone or in-person consultations. It takes courage to address challenges such as relationships, personal problems, or general unhappiness. Your success in treatment will depend on your readiness to open up and my authentic presence that will help create a safe space for you. Together we will work on identifying, experiencing and expanding your capacity to tolerate all ranges of feelings. You will become more conscious of your limiting patterns while developing healthy ones as your sense of a genuine and stronger self emerges.
They include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, sexuality, relationship challenges, traumatic experiences, divorce, female issues, and unidentified unhappiness.
Finding the right therapist from a website is difficult, which is why I offer phone or in-person consultations. It takes courage to address challenges such as relationships, personal problems, or general unhappiness. Your success in treatment will depend on your readiness to open up and my authentic presence that will help create a safe space for you. Together we will work on identifying, experiencing and expanding your capacity to tolerate all ranges of feelings. You will become more conscious of your limiting patterns while developing healthy ones as your sense of a genuine and stronger self emerges.
I'm passionate about creating supportive, compassionate, and liberating spaces for people of color, women, and mothers during pregnancy and their motherhood journey.
Let’s work from a holistic lens to support you in gaining empowerment in your life. Through this approach, I use a variety of treatment methods such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Therapy, Brainspotting, and Parts Work. I also utilize methods such as Breathwork, guided meditation, sound healing, and Somatic Embodiment practices.
I'm passionate about creating supportive, compassionate, and liberating spaces for people of color, women, and mothers during pregnancy and their motherhood journey.
Let’s work from a holistic lens to support you in gaining empowerment in your life. Through this approach, I use a variety of treatment methods such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Therapy, Brainspotting, and Parts Work. I also utilize methods such as Breathwork, guided meditation, sound healing, and Somatic Embodiment practices.
Clara Mackinlay | Somatic Trauma Therapy for Women
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
I specialize in supporting women who experienced childhood abuse or neglect, relationship trauma, sexual abuse, traumatic grief or loss, emotional or psychological abuse, religious or spiritual abuse, generational trauma, and traumatic or challenging psychedelic experiences.
Tired of feeling triggered, dissociated, angry, anxious, or stuck in patterns like people-pleasing or avoidance? Looking for a holistic approach that goes beyond surface-level healing and gets to the root of your symptoms? I'm Somatic Experiencing therapist, psychedelic integration coach, therapeutic touch practitioner, yoga instructor and Reiki healer. I use gentle, body-centered practices to help you feel safe in your body, build confidence, discover unconscious emotions/beliefs, engage in healthier relationships, set boundaries, communicate clearly, and feel less overwhelm.
I specialize in supporting women who experienced childhood abuse or neglect, relationship trauma, sexual abuse, traumatic grief or loss, emotional or psychological abuse, religious or spiritual abuse, generational trauma, and traumatic or challenging psychedelic experiences.
Tired of feeling triggered, dissociated, angry, anxious, or stuck in patterns like people-pleasing or avoidance? Looking for a holistic approach that goes beyond surface-level healing and gets to the root of your symptoms? I'm Somatic Experiencing therapist, psychedelic integration coach, therapeutic touch practitioner, yoga instructor and Reiki healer. I use gentle, body-centered practices to help you feel safe in your body, build confidence, discover unconscious emotions/beliefs, engage in healthier relationships, set boundaries, communicate clearly, and feel less overwhelm.
My experiences as a queer South Asian woman and being in community with chosen family has fueled my passion for an approach that respects the context of your unique experience.
As you think about the patterns in your life, you may find yourself stuck and curious about how messaging different moments in your past are impacting you today. You may be questioning the way you take care of yourself, if your feelings matter, and how expectations and messaging from the world around you impact you. You may even be struggling with knowing your loved ones tried their best and still hurt you and the guilt from being your authentic self. I am here to talk to you about those hard experiences, the thoughts and cycles that won’t go away, and the emotions that feel difficult, murky, or impossible.
My experiences as a queer South Asian woman and being in community with chosen family has fueled my passion for an approach that respects the context of your unique experience.
As you think about the patterns in your life, you may find yourself stuck and curious about how messaging different moments in your past are impacting you today. You may be questioning the way you take care of yourself, if your feelings matter, and how expectations and messaging from the world around you impact you. You may even be struggling with knowing your loved ones tried their best and still hurt you and the guilt from being your authentic self. I am here to talk to you about those hard experiences, the thoughts and cycles that won’t go away, and the emotions that feel difficult, murky, or impossible.
I also have experience working with women who may be struggling with anxiety, worry, or sadness during pregnancy, or postpartum.
I specialize in working with people who struggle with anxiety. I am a trained mindfulness practitioner who has been teaching, consulting and training other practitioners on mindfulness-based interventions for many years. Anxiety can feel paralyzing and confusing. Mindfulness allows us to slow down and be more attuned with our emotions and bodies. By creating space within, we can be more thoughtful and less reactive in how we make decisions or how we relate to our loved ones.
I also have experience working with women who may be struggling with anxiety, worry, or sadness during pregnancy, or postpartum.
I specialize in working with people who struggle with anxiety. I am a trained mindfulness practitioner who has been teaching, consulting and training other practitioners on mindfulness-based interventions for many years. Anxiety can feel paralyzing and confusing. Mindfulness allows us to slow down and be more attuned with our emotions and bodies. By creating space within, we can be more thoughtful and less reactive in how we make decisions or how we relate to our loved ones.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.