LGBTQ+ Therapists in Pasadena, CA

Thomas Blake (he/him/his) is a licensed marriage and family therapist working with adolescents and adults of all ages. Thomas is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and somatic based therapy which he integrates into his process as a psychotherapist practicing through a Humanistic-Existential lens. In addition to his work in private practice, Thomas received his clinical training from The LGBTQ Center in Orange County, California and currently provides professional consultation at The Trevor Project, a national suicide prevention service supporting LGBTQ + youth ages 13 to 24 years old.

I often work with individuals who want to better understand themselves and their relationships, improve difficult emotions, rediscover joy, and redefine themselves from painful life experiences. Learning about the mind-body connection, unpacking problematic beliefs of self and/or others, developing effective communication tools, and living authentically are common themes in my practice.

My goal is to provide a supportive, enlivening, and inclusive space for you to clarify your needs and get them met. I can help with relationship issues, (including your relationship with yourself), stress, anxiety, burnout, depression, ecological concerns (eco-anxiety, etc.) and LGBTQ + issues. I also specialize in helping you develop healthy and effective habits to support your life goals, identifying how self-defeating patterns got started, and helping you undo them.

LGBTQ +, EMDR, trauma, Religious deconversion, EMDR. I’m a queer , non-binary therapist who loves helping people recover from painful experiences, deal with life stress, and take control of their lives. We will take steps together to help you move toward your ideal self by focusing on your healing, goals, dreams, passions, fears, and unique qualities. Therapy is personal and beautiful and can bring up difficult feelings. We will work to help you feel safe and develop skills to deal with these intense emotions. I only work with adult individuals at this time. I am in-network with some insurances and I also offer Superbills!

Are you feeling lost? Out of control, burned out, stuck, or like an imposter? Are you or your loved ones repeating behaviors, relationships, or situations, and wishing you could break the cycle? Maybe little things feel more stressful than usual. Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. Even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. My job is not to judge you; it's to listen, help you understand the root causes of your difficulties, and teach you practical tools to help change your life.

Change is possible. If you feel overwhelmed, burned out, or find yourself repeating the same relationship cycles, there is hope. Working with a therapist can help you confidently face obstacles and create lasting, positive change in your life. I am committed to helping you achieve your goals and reach your full potential using practical tools designed to improve your self-confidence, happiness, and personal insight. I offer a warm, interactive, and non-judgmental space where we can explore the underlying causes of your distress while honoring your individual needs.

I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and addiction. In recent years I have developed a focus on work with couples, utilizing the science of human bonding and love. I have a strength in helping couples decode negative patterns or cycles that keep them feeling disconnected and alone. I will help you build a strong and lasting bond with your partner or spouse that provides a deeper sense of safety and connection.

I am a specialist who helps LGBTQIA + people using Affirmative therapy, and people in highly demanding careers. Figuring life out as an LGBTQ + person is draining and anxiety can rise. You will feel more relaxed! Your self esteem will not be low for long as we navigate the journey together! You are exhausted as you try to manage it all with your inner-critic snapping at you. I'm gay myself, so I understand how weird this world can feel. Let's work together to bring back a sense of ease and calm. You can learn how to deal with stress, overwhelm, and feelings of unease.

I work to provide a supportive and client-centered space for individuals to share their experiences. Reaching out to a therapist can be a difficult experience and it is important to me that my clients feel comfortable and safe. I am genuinely passionate about building a healthy, nurturing, and interactive relationship with clients, which will help foster growth and change. I earned my BA from the UCLA and my Masters in Social Work from USC. I am currently providing psychotherapy both in-person and via telehealth.

Everyone deserves an enriching life full of meaning and purpose regardless of the difficulties that may come our way. My goal is to provide an affirming space for you to develop a deep understanding of yourself, explore challenges you’re facing both internally and externally, and discover healthy ways to achieve your goals. No matter where our work together takes us, you will always receive unconditional acceptance, respect, and care.

I work well with teens and adults, individuals or couples. I specialize with ethnic minority issues and LGBTQIA + issues. I help folks feel heard and understood and give the time and space for you to process your thoughts. I provide constructive feedback and assist with problem solving after I get to know you a little bit. I offer perspectives that may challenge what you think or inspire you expand your horizons. I can give you new bits of information so that you can make an informed decision on how you want to lead your life. I work well with people that are motivated to make change or are willing to dive deep.

I love those moments when a client has an “Aha Moment,” saying with raised awareness, “I’ve never thought about it that way before.” Perhaps this moment is in regard to helping heal an emotional wound or recognizing how to overcome a seemingly insurmountable barrier standing in the way of one’s goals. Sometimes clarifying what those goals are, discovering a path toward achieving them, then taking small/realistic steps to do so is what the therapeutic work is about. Healing emotional wounds and uncovering or remembering your strengths will help you clarify and possibly even reach your goals.

The decision to enter therapy can be prompted by many different things. Whether you are trying to untangle old and restrictive patterns, seeking relief from depression or anxiety, working through grief or trauma, or wanting to deepen a relationship to your authentic self-- it can begin here. Your therapy process will be unique to who you are. Some of the elements that I bring to our work will be an exploration of how you express feeling, how your past experiences are influencing your present, and ​how those dynamics may show up in the therapy space. Curiosity, collaboration, and compassion will guide this work.

Life can get real heavy real quick. I invite you to schedule time out of your week to cater to your emotional/mental/spiritual well being. How can you love others, if you were never taught to love yourself? How do you stop judging the people in your life, if you hold yourself to the highest of standards? It all starts with YOU. Everyone who crosses our path in life is simply a mirror for the things that we need to heal within. I will help you to get in touch with your intuition/inner-knowing, and learn how to mindfully respond v.s. impulsively react.

Many of you will experience dramatic and sometimes shocking changes in your or your loved one's health, relationships or careers. I have over 25 years of experience helping people and their families cope with a wide variety of chronic and terminal illness, relationship changes, adjustment, grief and loss. Using your strengths, I will help you work through these difficult changes to help you adjust to their impact on you and your loved ones.

I work with all populations but primarily adults, couples and adolescents. My work is to help you in meeting your potential and increasing abundance in all areas of your life. Working together in learning how to navigate in these difficult times with grace and ease. Healing, recovery and renewal. In hopes of increasing your self awareness, self- empowerment and self determination.

You may feel broken, different, and struggle to make all the "pieces" fit together. Perhaps that is further complicated because you are a survivor of trauma, or struggling with immense grief, and find it difficult to maintain healthy relationships or feel balanced. We cannot go back in time, but we have this sacred moment, and I want to help you grasp it and make it genuine. I want to help you find choice, autonomy and radical compassion in who you are. If you are partnered, I want to help you develop skills to nourish growth in that partnership.

I am currently only providing telehealth services. I work with individuals, couples, and families to pay witness to and overcome the traumas and difficulties in their lives. My aim to empower and provide support to those who have anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship stress, and chronic illness.

I have the knowledge and skill to help you with over 22 years' experience. My clients find a comfortable and supportive atmosphere in session, which usually leads to rapid progress toward their goals. I believe people make meaningful changes in their lives by working in partnership with their therapist. Depth psychology offers the unique opportunity to improve the circumstances of your outer life through the richness and creativity of your inner life. Call today and explore the possibilities of how therapy can help you.