Female Therapists in Pasadena, CA

Donna Shanahan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
If you are thinking about coming to therapy, chances are there is something going on that is prompting you to do so. Perhaps it is a stressful job or relationship; or you may be struggling with anxiety or depression. And, what may seem to be the "problem" on the surface could actually be related to something on a deeper level. As your therapist, I will work with you to try and understand what this deeper level is all about--all the thoughts, feelings and memories and the relationship they have to your current problem or situation.
If you are thinking about coming to therapy, chances are there is something going on that is prompting you to do so. Perhaps it is a stressful job or relationship; or you may be struggling with anxiety or depression. And, what may seem to be the "problem" on the surface could actually be related to something on a deeper level. As your therapist, I will work with you to try and understand what this deeper level is all about--all the thoughts, feelings and memories and the relationship they have to your current problem or situation.

Katherine Rose Young
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91105
Are you struggling to engage in meaningful relationships? Do you find yourself overthinking comments and situations? If you ever feel you are on a hamster wheel trying to effectively communicate your true wants and needs with those you are closest to, you are not alone. What would life look like if you could express yourself fully and not get stuck trying to please everyone but yourself? How would your experience be different if you didn’t feel like you had to hide your true self? Areas close to my heart are infertility, maternal mental health, complex trauma and grief, spiritual abuse, racial trauma, and special-needs parenting.
Are you struggling to engage in meaningful relationships? Do you find yourself overthinking comments and situations? If you ever feel you are on a hamster wheel trying to effectively communicate your true wants and needs with those you are closest to, you are not alone. What would life look like if you could express yourself fully and not get stuck trying to please everyone but yourself? How would your experience be different if you didn’t feel like you had to hide your true self? Areas close to my heart are infertility, maternal mental health, complex trauma and grief, spiritual abuse, racial trauma, and special-needs parenting.

Are you anxious about your health or visits to the doctor? Trying to cope with your health condition? Learning and exploring your racial, ethnic. and/or cultural identity? Considering or in the process of freezing your eggs and/or becoming a solo parent by choice? I’m here to help. Whether you are a teen, adult, or older adult, I will work with you to develop skills, find your new normal, and/or identify and move toward goals that align with your values.
Are you anxious about your health or visits to the doctor? Trying to cope with your health condition? Learning and exploring your racial, ethnic. and/or cultural identity? Considering or in the process of freezing your eggs and/or becoming a solo parent by choice? I’m here to help. Whether you are a teen, adult, or older adult, I will work with you to develop skills, find your new normal, and/or identify and move toward goals that align with your values.

Natalie Brooks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91107
Waitlist for new clients
Finding a therapist who "gets it" can be a challenge. I understand how hard it is to take that first step, especially if you're on the introverted side. I know because I am an introvert so believe me, I get it. Seeking help for chronic depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, and mood disorders related to auto-immune disease requires someone who understands AND someone who has advanced training and experience...someone you can trust and who will be with you on your healing journey.
Finding a therapist who "gets it" can be a challenge. I understand how hard it is to take that first step, especially if you're on the introverted side. I know because I am an introvert so believe me, I get it. Seeking help for chronic depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, and mood disorders related to auto-immune disease requires someone who understands AND someone who has advanced training and experience...someone you can trust and who will be with you on your healing journey.

Areas of focus (Individuals & Couples): relationship issues/skills-building, career issues, depression, anxiety, self esteem, eating disorders, women's issues, sexual orientation issues, LGBT issues, life transitions, divorce / break ups, postpartum mood disorders and creativity issues.
You already possess the inner resources and capacity needed to heal. At certain times, however, we all need help gaining access to that nurturing capacity: a kind of 'Assisted Self Discovery.' When our minds, bodies, & emotions are all supported together in a safe process of present-oriented exploration, the potential for change is remarkable. I utilize an eclectic approach. Each session is tailored to your unique needs & personal goals. Long-lasting symptom relief/decreased suffering & achieving a more fulfilling life are priorities that guide my work with clients.
Areas of focus (Individuals & Couples): relationship issues/skills-building, career issues, depression, anxiety, self esteem, eating disorders, women's issues, sexual orientation issues, LGBT issues, life transitions, divorce / break ups, postpartum mood disorders and creativity issues.
You already possess the inner resources and capacity needed to heal. At certain times, however, we all need help gaining access to that nurturing capacity: a kind of 'Assisted Self Discovery.' When our minds, bodies, & emotions are all supported together in a safe process of present-oriented exploration, the potential for change is remarkable. I utilize an eclectic approach. Each session is tailored to your unique needs & personal goals. Long-lasting symptom relief/decreased suffering & achieving a more fulfilling life are priorities that guide my work with clients.

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

Therapy is your autonomous space - to explore things from a non-pathologizing lens, take a breath, and align with your innate values. I am passionate about creating a supportive alliance where clients can understand barriers to their stated goals, negotiate self-defeating patterns, enhance their relationships, embrace their true self, and develop an inner anchor of trust. Balancing the "macro" with effectiveness in the "micro" is a must.
Therapy is your autonomous space - to explore things from a non-pathologizing lens, take a breath, and align with your innate values. I am passionate about creating a supportive alliance where clients can understand barriers to their stated goals, negotiate self-defeating patterns, enhance their relationships, embrace their true self, and develop an inner anchor of trust. Balancing the "macro" with effectiveness in the "micro" is a must.

My goal is to help clients find healthy ways to understand the root cause of their internal conflicts which disconnect them from themselves and the world around them. I support clients with the development of deeper awareness in understanding how their anxiety manifests within their bodies as well as how our unresolved feelings will remain within us until we are ready to meet them. It takes courage to look internally, and I believe you are beyond courageous to do so.
My goal is to help clients find healthy ways to understand the root cause of their internal conflicts which disconnect them from themselves and the world around them. I support clients with the development of deeper awareness in understanding how their anxiety manifests within their bodies as well as how our unresolved feelings will remain within us until we are ready to meet them. It takes courage to look internally, and I believe you are beyond courageous to do so.

Hello! I am an LMFT 137168, LPCC 13474, and clinical supervisor. I am a multi-dynamic, humanistic, and integrative therapist. I have a research background in Trauma, Psychophysiology, and Psychedelics. I am certified and trained in Psychedelic Assisted Treatments, Trauma Informed Care, as well as multiple Evidence Based practices, such as EMDR, CCTP, CBT, DBT, and multiple others to help clients ages 5-65+. I always enjoy expanding my treatment expertise and clinical care. Please join us at anaczalles. com and at thekpractice. com to learn more. Call, or email I'm here to support.
Hello! I am an LMFT 137168, LPCC 13474, and clinical supervisor. I am a multi-dynamic, humanistic, and integrative therapist. I have a research background in Trauma, Psychophysiology, and Psychedelics. I am certified and trained in Psychedelic Assisted Treatments, Trauma Informed Care, as well as multiple Evidence Based practices, such as EMDR, CCTP, CBT, DBT, and multiple others to help clients ages 5-65+. I always enjoy expanding my treatment expertise and clinical care. Please join us at anaczalles. com and at thekpractice. com to learn more. Call, or email I'm here to support.

I specialize in working with people who want more love and peacefulness in their lives. I have had post masters level training doing depth work in psychoanalysis. I have been in practice for over 20 years. We will work together for a better understanding of your unconscious inner world and how it affects your life. Close and intimate relationships with others are possible and a basic human need that are yearned for and people deserve. I can help with opening your heart and opening your mind in many new and powerful ways.
I specialize in working with people who want more love and peacefulness in their lives. I have had post masters level training doing depth work in psychoanalysis. I have been in practice for over 20 years. We will work together for a better understanding of your unconscious inner world and how it affects your life. Close and intimate relationships with others are possible and a basic human need that are yearned for and people deserve. I can help with opening your heart and opening your mind in many new and powerful ways.

Book with me now by clicking on my website. Life can feel heavy. Anxiety, trauma, or big transitions keep you stuck in a cycle of stress and exhaustion. You may look like you have it all together, but inside, you’re overwhelmed—your mind won’t slow down, your body feels on edge, and you’re tired of carrying it all alone. You want relief, clarity, and the confidence to move forward, but you’re not sure where to start. Therapy can help you break free from survival mode and create the life you want.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Life can feel heavy. Anxiety, trauma, or big transitions keep you stuck in a cycle of stress and exhaustion. You may look like you have it all together, but inside, you’re overwhelmed—your mind won’t slow down, your body feels on edge, and you’re tired of carrying it all alone. You want relief, clarity, and the confidence to move forward, but you’re not sure where to start. Therapy can help you break free from survival mode and create the life you want.
Meet Our Female Therapists

My goal is to provide you with skills that you can take and maintain even after you complete your therapy journey with me. Some of these skills can include, but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, communication, mindfulness, anxiety management, and relaxation skills. I have experience in working with all ages of life. My passion is working with young adults and adults, couples, and families.
My goal is to provide you with skills that you can take and maintain even after you complete your therapy journey with me. Some of these skills can include, but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, communication, mindfulness, anxiety management, and relaxation skills. I have experience in working with all ages of life. My passion is working with young adults and adults, couples, and families.

I would like you to know that you are in a safe space. My name is Kathleen Maldonado, Mexican-American, born and raised in Los Angeles, California. I am here to walk with you on your journey to self-awareness, processing trauma history, and healing. I have worked in the mental health field for 8 years, specializing in Trauma Informed Care to assist clients overcome and heal. I like to implement a Holistic approach integrating various forms of treatment modalities tailored to each client. Main approaches are EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic.
I would like you to know that you are in a safe space. My name is Kathleen Maldonado, Mexican-American, born and raised in Los Angeles, California. I am here to walk with you on your journey to self-awareness, processing trauma history, and healing. I have worked in the mental health field for 8 years, specializing in Trauma Informed Care to assist clients overcome and heal. I like to implement a Holistic approach integrating various forms of treatment modalities tailored to each client. Main approaches are EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic.

Anchor Psychotherapy, Inc. - Traumatic memory appears without warning. It stops you in your tracks, invades, and overwhelms. In a moment’s notice, your body and brain feel hijacked. No matter what you try and bury it under: work, food, relationships – it’s still there. You may dissociate or maybe you’re watching it happen across the room, in your child’s face. You never asked for this, but, then again, neither did they. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your family, or the child in your life, I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and walk through this with you.
Anchor Psychotherapy, Inc. - Traumatic memory appears without warning. It stops you in your tracks, invades, and overwhelms. In a moment’s notice, your body and brain feel hijacked. No matter what you try and bury it under: work, food, relationships – it’s still there. You may dissociate or maybe you’re watching it happen across the room, in your child’s face. You never asked for this, but, then again, neither did they. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your family, or the child in your life, I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and walk through this with you.

Hello! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I have been practicing for 3 years as a psychotherapist and have had several years in the field as support staff. I help individuals process traumas and gain self motivation growth. I have a variety of experience working in different settings such as, public school settings, law enforcement agencies, restorative practices, and community based settings.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I have been practicing for 3 years as a psychotherapist and have had several years in the field as support staff. I help individuals process traumas and gain self motivation growth. I have a variety of experience working in different settings such as, public school settings, law enforcement agencies, restorative practices, and community based settings.

Life's challenges are inevitable, but you don't have to face them alone. Through therapy, you'll find the clarity, strength, and safe space needed to share your story and empower your sense of self. I'm here to guide you with unwavering support as you navigate stress, relationship anxiety, low self-esteem or life transitions. My goal is to empower you to move beyond limiting patterns, reconnect with your inner healer, and build a life that reflects your authentic self. We will work together to set and achieve goals that align with your unique needs and aspirations.
Life's challenges are inevitable, but you don't have to face them alone. Through therapy, you'll find the clarity, strength, and safe space needed to share your story and empower your sense of self. I'm here to guide you with unwavering support as you navigate stress, relationship anxiety, low self-esteem or life transitions. My goal is to empower you to move beyond limiting patterns, reconnect with your inner healer, and build a life that reflects your authentic self. We will work together to set and achieve goals that align with your unique needs and aspirations.

I am seeing clients in California (in person and Telehealth) and Michigan (Telehealth). We all want to be understood and feel like we are making progress towards our life goals or simply feeling better. 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. Visit my website 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.
I am seeing clients in California (in person and Telehealth) and Michigan (Telehealth). We all want to be understood and feel like we are making progress towards our life goals or simply feeling better. 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. Visit my website 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.

Rachelle Clayton Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91106
As human beings we are constantly evolving and changing depending on our life experiences. My main objective as a therapist is to assist clients in whatever phase of life that they might be in, as well as whatever obstacles in life that they may be having challenges with. My job is truly to be a witness and a sense of safe support as we collaboratively decipher what resources and forms of support that clients need. No matter what situations, obstacles or challenges that you may be facing you have the ability to evolve, and gradually change to live the life that will give you the greatest. Allow me to be apart of that process.
As human beings we are constantly evolving and changing depending on our life experiences. My main objective as a therapist is to assist clients in whatever phase of life that they might be in, as well as whatever obstacles in life that they may be having challenges with. My job is truly to be a witness and a sense of safe support as we collaboratively decipher what resources and forms of support that clients need. No matter what situations, obstacles or challenges that you may be facing you have the ability to evolve, and gradually change to live the life that will give you the greatest. Allow me to be apart of that process.

Feeling alone in your grief, stress, or sadness is an overwhelming place to be. For many of us, facing a major loss or life transition without support can lead to feeling stuck or even hopeless. These emotions are normal if you live with a chronic illness or are the caregiver for someone with a chronic illness. It is natural to desire balance and moments of relief in your daily life, but you may find those difficult to create given the relentless task of managing the chronic medical condition.
Feeling alone in your grief, stress, or sadness is an overwhelming place to be. For many of us, facing a major loss or life transition without support can lead to feeling stuck or even hopeless. These emotions are normal if you live with a chronic illness or are the caregiver for someone with a chronic illness. It is natural to desire balance and moments of relief in your daily life, but you may find those difficult to create given the relentless task of managing the chronic medical condition.

I want to offer you a pause in the storm. Room for you to unburden, rest, and discover or return to your true self. I help with anxiety, feeling stuck or angry, chronic people pleasing, conflict avoidance, low self-esteem, depression, relationship issues and communication, and healing from trauma. I also work with adult children of emotionally immature parents; with health issues, cancer, and medical trauma; and I help artists of all kinds build and free up creative expression.
I want to offer you a pause in the storm. Room for you to unburden, rest, and discover or return to your true self. I help with anxiety, feeling stuck or angry, chronic people pleasing, conflict avoidance, low self-esteem, depression, relationship issues and communication, and healing from trauma. I also work with adult children of emotionally immature parents; with health issues, cancer, and medical trauma; and I help artists of all kinds build and free up creative expression.
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