In Person Therapists in Pasadena, CA
I provide HIPAA-compliant therapy online and in-person across California, ensuring privacy and support for your wellness journey.
My ideal client is an individual who is navigating the complexities of trauma, particularly from experiences such as domestic violence or significant life transitions. They may be struggling with anxiety, feelings of inadequacy, or emotional dysregulation, often stemming from unresolved past experiences. This client is likely seeking a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where they can explore their emotions and begin the healing process.
I provide HIPAA-compliant therapy online and in-person across California, ensuring privacy and support for your wellness journey.
My ideal client is an individual who is navigating the complexities of trauma, particularly from experiences such as domestic violence or significant life transitions. They may be struggling with anxiety, feelings of inadequacy, or emotional dysregulation, often stemming from unresolved past experiences. This client is likely seeking a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where they can explore their emotions and begin the healing process.
Are you frustrated by the constant arguments with your significant other or your children? Do you feel as though your thoughts/emotions are getting in the way of quality friendships or being engaged at work? Do you want to experience something different? I am committed to helping you. I work with CHILDREN in managing behavioral disturbances, with TEENS in exploring boundaries of independence and emotional regulation, and with ADULTS in enhancing relationships while balancing self-care. I also work with COUPLES and FAMILIES in re-gaining a sense of stability.
Are you frustrated by the constant arguments with your significant other or your children? Do you feel as though your thoughts/emotions are getting in the way of quality friendships or being engaged at work? Do you want to experience something different? I am committed to helping you. I work with CHILDREN in managing behavioral disturbances, with TEENS in exploring boundaries of independence and emotional regulation, and with ADULTS in enhancing relationships while balancing self-care. I also work with COUPLES and FAMILIES in re-gaining a sense of stability.
I work with adults, young people, and couples who seek to understand distressing experiences in their inner and outer lives. These experiences can include depression, anxiety, motivational issues, and other symptoms. They can have roots in past traumas, bewildering life transitions, or worries about the future. Even for those who have been in therapy before, relationships can disrupt and disappoint. Frustrations at work can raise doubts that go deeper than a job alone.
I work with adults, young people, and couples who seek to understand distressing experiences in their inner and outer lives. These experiences can include depression, anxiety, motivational issues, and other symptoms. They can have roots in past traumas, bewildering life transitions, or worries about the future. Even for those who have been in therapy before, relationships can disrupt and disappoint. Frustrations at work can raise doubts that go deeper than a job alone.
I'm also excited to be back in person!
I believe in utilizing methods that have been researched and proven to work. I immediately target struggles, provide you with tools to help you minimize your pain, and to build the kind of life you are looking for, in alignment with your goals and values. I approach therapy scientifically and compassionately. Therapy works within a warm, safe, and collaborative space and I am dedicated to creating this space, and utilizing it as the foundation of our work together.
I'm also excited to be back in person!
I believe in utilizing methods that have been researched and proven to work. I immediately target struggles, provide you with tools to help you minimize your pain, and to build the kind of life you are looking for, in alignment with your goals and values. I approach therapy scientifically and compassionately. Therapy works within a warm, safe, and collaborative space and I am dedicated to creating this space, and utilizing it as the foundation of our work together.
I currently have availability for a few more clients ( in-person or telehealth).
I work with adolescents and adults who desire to work through a wide spectrum of barriers and challenges. I have particular interest and experience working with survivors of trauma, major life transitions, depression and anxiety. I also have experience working with individuals in the arts and creative fields. I work from a model that considers the past as paramount to understanding our current functioning, and provide a supportive, empathetic and introspective space to address where my clients are, and what new options lay ahead.
I currently have availability for a few more clients ( in-person or telehealth).
I work with adolescents and adults who desire to work through a wide spectrum of barriers and challenges. I have particular interest and experience working with survivors of trauma, major life transitions, depression and anxiety. I also have experience working with individuals in the arts and creative fields. I work from a model that considers the past as paramount to understanding our current functioning, and provide a supportive, empathetic and introspective space to address where my clients are, and what new options lay ahead.
Often, when we are hurting, we don't know why. We think it might be work, or problems at home. It might be money, or worries about health. These vague, nameless feelings are sometimes softened just by feeling understood. Feeling better in the world, sometimes, is achieved by feeling deeper connections to others, feeling responded to rather than ignored, and just simply feeling that who you are is important to another human being. I believe that being seen, recognized, and having explanations that make sense, can improve your life, both on a deeper level, and on a day to day basis.
Often, when we are hurting, we don't know why. We think it might be work, or problems at home. It might be money, or worries about health. These vague, nameless feelings are sometimes softened just by feeling understood. Feeling better in the world, sometimes, is achieved by feeling deeper connections to others, feeling responded to rather than ignored, and just simply feeling that who you are is important to another human being. I believe that being seen, recognized, and having explanations that make sense, can improve your life, both on a deeper level, and on a day to day basis.
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.
Why do I feel so overwhelmed and stuck in my life? Why do we keep having the same arguments? How can we improve our communication and resolve conflicts? How can we heal from past hurts and build a stronger bond? How does my cultural background influence my views on mental health? If you find yourself asking these questions, I am here to help!
I specialize in addressing the unique needs of families, couples, and individuals navigating life’s complexities. I understand how culture, upbringing, and pivotal life moments shape our emotions, decisions, and behaviors. I meet clients with acceptance and understanding.
Why do I feel so overwhelmed and stuck in my life? Why do we keep having the same arguments? How can we improve our communication and resolve conflicts? How can we heal from past hurts and build a stronger bond? How does my cultural background influence my views on mental health? If you find yourself asking these questions, I am here to help!
I specialize in addressing the unique needs of families, couples, and individuals navigating life’s complexities. I understand how culture, upbringing, and pivotal life moments shape our emotions, decisions, and behaviors. I meet clients with acceptance and understanding.
My clients are smart and resourceful. While their resilience may have resulted in successes, they find themselves overwhelmed and disconnected by stress, worry and hopelessness, struggling with transitions, challenges in relationships, identity, and an injured sense of self. Based in both personal experiences and formal credentials in Creative Writing and Psychology, I bring my passion for using words and inquiry to cultivate connection, insight and growth.
My clients are smart and resourceful. While their resilience may have resulted in successes, they find themselves overwhelmed and disconnected by stress, worry and hopelessness, struggling with transitions, challenges in relationships, identity, and an injured sense of self. Based in both personal experiences and formal credentials in Creative Writing and Psychology, I bring my passion for using words and inquiry to cultivate connection, insight and growth.
I am available in person and internet on weekdays.
I believe compassionate therapy should take place in an atmosphere which is personal, professional, and confidential and for 30 years I have worked with a variety of individuals, couples, and families. If you are reading this it probably means that things are difficult now and you may be struggling. I help with this by enhancing your awareness and esteem through a combination of insight and acceptance. I believe that therapy enriches every aspect of our personal and professional lives. My work with couples focuses upon building intimacy in the relationship by providing tools for communicating, understanding, and working together.
I am available in person and internet on weekdays.
I believe compassionate therapy should take place in an atmosphere which is personal, professional, and confidential and for 30 years I have worked with a variety of individuals, couples, and families. If you are reading this it probably means that things are difficult now and you may be struggling. I help with this by enhancing your awareness and esteem through a combination of insight and acceptance. I believe that therapy enriches every aspect of our personal and professional lives. My work with couples focuses upon building intimacy in the relationship by providing tools for communicating, understanding, and working together.
You're here for a reason. Perhaps, you've undergone trauma, both in the big sense or little sense, and maybe it just happened or it happened long ago. Your relationships aren't working because you're working so hard to make sure that you're not traumatized again. Now you're stuck. Maybe you and your significant other are in a difficult place, and you can't find resolution. In fact, you can't even talk to each other.
You're here for a reason. Perhaps, you've undergone trauma, both in the big sense or little sense, and maybe it just happened or it happened long ago. Your relationships aren't working because you're working so hard to make sure that you're not traumatized again. Now you're stuck. Maybe you and your significant other are in a difficult place, and you can't find resolution. In fact, you can't even talk to each other.
Hello and welcome! 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 healing.
You may be here looking for a safe space to navigate a challenging transition, or wanting to improve the quality of your relationships but not knowing where to start. You may be looking for a shift in how anxiety impacts your quality of life or feeling curious about exploring your internal experiences on a deeper level. Regardless of what brought you here, I am here to provide my full support.
Hello and welcome! 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 healing.
You may be here looking for a safe space to navigate a challenging transition, or wanting to improve the quality of your relationships but not knowing where to start. You may be looking for a shift in how anxiety impacts your quality of life or feeling curious about exploring your internal experiences on a deeper level. Regardless of what brought you here, I am here to provide my full support.
Let me help you be as successful in your relationships as you are in other areas of your life. This is one of the greatest challenges we will ever face - to achieve intimacy and have self-understanding. I sincerely believe (and see!) the effectiveness of therapy and I love guiding you from trauma to transformation! I appreciate how hard it may be to seek counseling, and, I greatly respect my clients' willingness to sort through the difficulties in their lives in order to develop better insight and achieve the skills to create long-lasting change.
Let me help you be as successful in your relationships as you are in other areas of your life. This is one of the greatest challenges we will ever face - to achieve intimacy and have self-understanding. I sincerely believe (and see!) the effectiveness of therapy and I love guiding you from trauma to transformation! I appreciate how hard it may be to seek counseling, and, I greatly respect my clients' willingness to sort through the difficulties in their lives in order to develop better insight and achieve the skills to create long-lasting change.
Offering in-person and Online therapy.
Melissa is passionate about working with individuals seeking growth, a deeper sense of life purpose, and who desire to know and experience their full potential. Her gifts lie in her curiosity and genuine care for others, their stories, and their need to tell them. Melissa's empathy shines through in her ability to state the hard things, to say the comforting things, and to ask questions without leading. Her primary expertise is in Complex Trauma/PTSD, ADHD, and Relationship challenges. Melissa utilizes EMDR and her training in Internal Family Systems to create an authentic and creative therapeutic experience.
Offering in-person and Online therapy.
Melissa is passionate about working with individuals seeking growth, a deeper sense of life purpose, and who desire to know and experience their full potential. Her gifts lie in her curiosity and genuine care for others, their stories, and their need to tell them. Melissa's empathy shines through in her ability to state the hard things, to say the comforting things, and to ask questions without leading. Her primary expertise is in Complex Trauma/PTSD, ADHD, and Relationship challenges. Melissa utilizes EMDR and her training in Internal Family Systems to create an authentic and creative therapeutic experience.
Currently, I am seeing clients both online and in person.
Many of my clients report that they struggle with high levels of anxiety, are perfectionists, self-critical, have low self esteem and are extremely sensitive to the energy and moods of others. They are empathic to the point of having difficulty identifying what feelings belong to them versus what feelings belong to others. They struggle with disordered eating, toxic relationships, finding balance between productivity and self care and having clear boundaries. Many have had little luck with traditional talk therapy and are looking for someone that can help get them out of their heads and into their bodies.
Currently, I am seeing clients both online and in person.
Many of my clients report that they struggle with high levels of anxiety, are perfectionists, self-critical, have low self esteem and are extremely sensitive to the energy and moods of others. They are empathic to the point of having difficulty identifying what feelings belong to them versus what feelings belong to others. They struggle with disordered eating, toxic relationships, finding balance between productivity and self care and having clear boundaries. Many have had little luck with traditional talk therapy and are looking for someone that can help get them out of their heads and into their bodies.
Update July 2025: Best initial contact method is by email or text our secure clinical numbers. As a clinical psychologist , I help clients recognize emotions and understand reasons for distress and dysfunction; formulate predictions about desired goals and pitfalls to avoid; and plan/apply realistic steps to achieve set goals. I offer a range of empirically supported therapeutic tools customized around my client's unique cultural identities and specific needs, and influenced by C(B)T, ACT, Dynamic, Interpersonal, and other models of therapy.
Update July 2025: Best initial contact method is by email or text our secure clinical numbers. As a clinical psychologist , I help clients recognize emotions and understand reasons for distress and dysfunction; formulate predictions about desired goals and pitfalls to avoid; and plan/apply realistic steps to achieve set goals. I offer a range of empirically supported therapeutic tools customized around my client's unique cultural identities and specific needs, and influenced by C(B)T, ACT, Dynamic, Interpersonal, and other models of therapy.
It may very well be that our deepest longing and need is for connection. To be heard and understood. To be known in places where many others are never allowed. To be more connected to the lost neglected parts of ourselves and those we care about. You have this opportunity in the safety of psychotherapy. It isn't always an easy road. Perhaps this sounds intimidating. Often it entails letting go of destructive habits or getting unstuck. We may need to look at old patterns and create new ones. There may be moments of laughing, crying, or facing hard truths.
It may very well be that our deepest longing and need is for connection. To be heard and understood. To be known in places where many others are never allowed. To be more connected to the lost neglected parts of ourselves and those we care about. You have this opportunity in the safety of psychotherapy. It isn't always an easy road. Perhaps this sounds intimidating. Often it entails letting go of destructive habits or getting unstuck. We may need to look at old patterns and create new ones. There may be moments of laughing, crying, or facing hard truths.
Fuller Psychological Family Services (FPFS) is the community mental health and training clinic of the Fuller Graduate School of Psychology& Marriage). FPFS provides therapy to individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families to address a variety of problems occurring in settings such as your work and your relationships. Because FPFS utilizes both pre-licensed students and licensed clinicians, we are able to provide therapy at range of affordable rates - and in multiple languages. Because our clinic is part of a fully accredited graduate school, you will receive care at the highest ethical and professional standards.
Fuller Psychological Family Services (FPFS) is the community mental health and training clinic of the Fuller Graduate School of Psychology& Marriage). FPFS provides therapy to individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families to address a variety of problems occurring in settings such as your work and your relationships. Because FPFS utilizes both pre-licensed students and licensed clinicians, we are able to provide therapy at range of affordable rates - and in multiple languages. Because our clinic is part of a fully accredited graduate school, you will receive care at the highest ethical and professional standards.
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.
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 see adults, especially high-achieving women, who want to address their thoughts about balancing work with the challenges of raising children and teenagers. I have a great deal of experience helping women with perinatal mental health, especially anxiety and depression, as well as issues surrounding fertility and pregnancy loss. I also specialize in working with women dealing with symptoms of perimenopause and postmenopause changes. Many mid-life women experience a shift in their health and mindset and benefit from talking about their new perspectives. See my website for details.
I see adults, especially high-achieving women, who want to address their thoughts about balancing work with the challenges of raising children and teenagers. I have a great deal of experience helping women with perinatal mental health, especially anxiety and depression, as well as issues surrounding fertility and pregnancy loss. I also specialize in working with women dealing with symptoms of perimenopause and postmenopause changes. Many mid-life women experience a shift in their health and mindset and benefit from talking about their new perspectives. See my website for details.
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