Out of Network Therapists in Pasadena, CA

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.

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.

Is it hard for you to say no? Is it hard to answer the question “Who am I?” Sometimes it’s so easy to be there for others, and difficult to be there for yourself. If you are in a pattern of empowering others but feeling burned out, you’re not alone and there is hope. There is a way for you to thrive, avoid burnout, and create connections while still being there for yourself. I have seen this transformation happen with my clients, and I would love to talk with you about what is possible.“

My clients are resilient and deep-thinking individuals who hold a lot of responsibility in both their personal and professional lives, and often find themselves experiencing a sense of longing for peace, stillness, and clarity. Because of difficult relationships with family or oppressive childhood experiences, many of us grow into adulthood feeling unsure of our ability to have healthy, loving relationships and a life that is reflective of our deepest needs, values, and desires.

Hello from the Founder and Director of Greenhouse Therapy Center...for growing people! We are located in two beautiful, vintage homes in a lovely neighborhood. If you are experiencing stress, unhappiness, or relational problems, growth-oriented therapy is perfect for helping you become a fully evolved person, partner, or parent. Using attachment theory and developmental psychology, we can help adults, teens, and children finish growing up fully so that you may feel better moment to moment, experience much deeper levels of intimacy and joy, and define and reach your life dreams.

I am a California & Arizona licensed marriage and family therapist (CA 86294, AZ 15639). 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.

People are dynamic; we are always changing in relation to one another and to our own understanding of who we are. At times, we struggle to understand why we feel the way we do, or why we keep doing things that hold us back. Psychotherapy can uncover our emotions in a way that deepens our self-knowledge and leads to honesty, growth, relief, and positive change.

There can be multiple reasons that bring someone in for a psychotherapy consultation. When a distinct problem occurs (marital separation, depression, a difficult parenting challenge, anxiety over one's relationships, self-destructive thoughts or behaviors, etc.), or, when one becomes aware of more amorphous and global issues in one's life (lack of growth, a pattern of isolation, lack of pleasure, etc.), it is useful to talk to someone with lots of clinical experience to begin to sort out and make sense of what is going on externally as well as internally. Careful listening to your particular situation is the first important step.

Hello, Welcome to Marriage Counseling for Asian American individuals and Cross-Cultural Couples! My focus is helping people develop deeper emotional bonding with their loved ones and build secure relationships. When we feel accepted, supported, loved, and understood by our partners and families, we can go out to the world and explore its possibilities. We cope better with life stresses, difficult life transitions, and simple daily challenges in safe, satisfying, and happy relationships.

Feeling weighed down & responsible for how everyone else around you feels is as exhausting as it is frustrating. You’re tired of the emotional burden of saying “yes” when you really mean “no” & of contorting yourself in whatever way will make others feel most comfortable. Now as you step into a new phase of life as a parent, you worry about setting boundaries with intrusive family members. Your stomach twists into knots and your chest tightens thinking about being bulldozed once again by other’s opinions of your choices. Even worse, you could be seen as "the bad guy" and as being "selfish" for speaking up for what you really need.

Often in life you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed by the many demands of work, relationships and just the day to day of life. There is a feeling of pressure to keep up and perform, which leaves you with a longing to be able to slow down and reconnect with who you really are. You may feel this continued sense of desire for deeper connections with others or maybe it’s this feeling of desire for true connection with yourself. It doesn’t have to feel impossible to be able to find the connection with the things that matter the most to you.

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.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious? Maybe depression has started to creep in and has made facing daily life feel daunting. Sometimes these feelings make it hard to sleep, or to get out of bed in the morning. Maybe what once felt like an easy task now feels impossible to even think about. Seeking therapy is a great step toward getting the care and support you need to find healing and to build healthy coping skills for managing the ups and downs of life. I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker currently working under the supervision of Aviva Wolfson, LMFT, LPCC at Mindful Pasadena.

Seeking the support of a therapist can be a powerful step toward increasing self-awareness and the ability to change patterns that are no longer working. Change in therapy happens through a process of increased self-understanding, practicing new ways of engaging (with yourself, with others, with a particular problem or set of issues), and development and practice of coping strategies. I collaborate with my clients to identify and work toward treatment goals, using a combination of practical skills and deeper work to explore and repair root issues that may be contributing to current problems.

Thank you for being here and Congratulations for taking the next courageous step in your healing journey. If you’re struggling to cope with anxiety, depression, trauma experiences or ineffective ways of coping, I can support you in understanding and navigating these feelings and offer a path forward.

I have been working with children, adolescents and their families,and individual adults from a family systems perspective for over 30 years in the West San Gabriel Valley. I am a Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology teaching Family Systems. I have been the consulting Psychologist at Polytechnic School in Pasadena for over 30 years. Given my experience as a Psychologist in Independent Schools, I also conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments for children, adolescents and young adults ages 6-18 from a family systems perspective. Please visit my website for more information on my services.

Are anxiety and stress keeping you from living your life to your fullest potential? Are you feeling stress weighing on you internally or causing you to feel exhausted and hopeless? Together we will explore ways to grow, further develop self-acceptance and unearth traumatic experiences and daily stressors that are hindering you from achieving this potential. I will be available to provide an unbiased listening ear and warm spirit as you reimagine the life you want for yourself. In this safe and accepting environment, we will develop an action plan to better manage your unique symptoms and your life.

As a warm and curious therapist, I work with you to explore the inner dynamics of your personal story and to instill a renewed sense of hope. We look closely at self limiting patterns of belief and behavior which are often routed in culture and family- of- origin relationships, and we focus in on your strengths and resiliency. In a compassionate environment we address your specific goals and help you rediscover your authentic and vibrant self so that you may connect more deeply with the loved ones in your life, and with the work and activities that give you your sense of life's meaning.