Psychodynamic Therapists in Pasadena, CA
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Taniesha Horton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I draw from a few therapeutic techniques including, but not limited to, Christian counseling,
psychodynamic
, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, strength-based and trauma focused.
*Accepting Clients* Have you been feeling mentally, emotionally and/or spiritually "stuck" ? Well I can guarantee that you aren't the only one! I am aware of the difficulties and stressors that you may be experiencing as you seek professional help to join you on this healing journey. I am passionate about helping individuals who may be struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and life transitions. I also find joy in working with couples who may be dealing with communication issues, supporting each other through their childhood traumas, as well as conflict resolutions.
Heather McMillen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Living a successful creative life is possible. Are you an artist, writer, musician, academic, or entrepreneur struggling to realize the life you desire? Are you self-critical? Have you noticed problematic patterns in relationships? Are you anxious, depressed, overworked, overwhelmed, and beginning to wonder if you'll ever feel better? Are there symptoms you suspect are related to unresolved trauma, and you're ready for release? As a holistic
psychodynamic
and somatic therapist, I welcome you. My experience is that our needs will best be met by a skilled and imaginative therapist who attends to mind and body, psyche and soma.
Julia Childs
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ACSW
Verified
Verified
With training in EMDR and a
psychodynamic
orientation, I focus on creating a safe relationship where you can learn how your inner world colors your external experience.
You're an artist, an activist, a breaker of generational cycles who is looking to deepen your healing journey. You dream of having an integrated life where your emotions, intuition, and spirit can coexist. A life where healthy relationships flourish and your contributions to the culture are seen. You may feel exhausted by the experience of being a person of color, and you might be hungry for a safe space where you can show up as your full self. Perhaps you overthink and seek an embodied experience, a space where healing moves from the intellect to the physical. Welcome. You're home.
Chloé Cavelier
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Person-centered in my overall approach, my work is informed by models like Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and
psychodynamic
and attachment theories.
Tired of feeling stuck or overtaken by your feelings? Ready to gently and bravely dig into the relationship between your past experiences and your current level of functioning? Together, in a safe, warm, and genuine therapeutic relationship, we will de-escalate the negative patterns affecting your life, get to know your protective and wounded parts of self that may be feeling stuck and unseen, uncover your authentic self, and develop new patterns for soulful living. Life can be messy and complicated, and it can also be beautiful and full of wonder and joy. Therapy reflects all of that.
Ebony Marie Ann Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I offer a collaborative and eclectic approach that utilizes
psychodynamic
, narrative, cognitive behavioral interventions, expressive arts, mindfulness, and body-oriented practices to support you on your journey.
The lotus flower is the only flower that seeds and blooms simultaneously. The lotus is rooted in muddy water, developing in the midst of thick struggle and obstacles. When the lotus emerges, it cleans the water, transforming its environment. This is where it blooms seeking the light of the sun while sending out seeds of possibility into the world. The lotus symbolizes cause and effect teaching us that each action we take will produce a result and that we contain all the material needed to mend/heal unresolved wounds and traumas.
David Mossaband
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use a variety of modalities which incorporate best practice from Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Psycho-education, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, and
Psychodynamic
Therapy.
Are you feeling helpless in dealing with your child/teen emotional and behavioral issues? Do you feel lost in connecting with your child/teen? You want to help them but don't know how? I have been working with children, adults, and families for over 15 years to bring out their potential in mindfulness, creativity and relationships through individual and family therapy. Through this process, clients get to know themselves better, in a safe and supportive environment. I develop a therapeutic relationship based on their needs and goals. My experience includes treating individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma.
Cristin Crum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I come from a strengths perspective incorporating
psychodynamic
, mindfulness, mind-body connection, and CBT work.
Are you struggling with relationships, life transitions, and/or getting your life where you want it to be? Are you trying to solve all your problems internally but end up going in circles? Do you turn to friends and family yet feel misunderstood? There is incredible usefulness in talking through your beliefs, problems, and feelings with a psychotherapist who has experience and expertise to understand what you are going through and to help create space for change and growth. Beginning therapy is an empowered step for self and to achieve your goals.
Amanda Ly
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAEd, MA, PPS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic approach is a blend between
Psychodynamic
Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which provides a unique clinical perspective.
I am a licensed mental health clinician who is vibrant and supportive. I have an extensive background working with adolescents and young adults through a wide range of challenges in both the educational and clinical setting. I have worked with many individuals who experience symptoms and characteristics of depression and anxiety among difficulties in coping with life changes or transitions. As a psychotherapist, I am caring, empathic, and compassionate - I believe that all people are deserving and capable of support, healing, and happiness.
Melissa Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
She utilizes a holistic and mindfulness approach while integrating different therapeutic modalities including CBT,
Psychodynamic
, Family Systems, The Gottman Method, and Somatic Therapy.
Melissa strongly believes in a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to patient care. She is dedicated to creating a safe and judgment-free environment, as well as helping individuals find peace and heal their inner child and past traumas. She is available for couples, family, and individual therapy.
Audrey Ham
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am trained in several theoretical orientations including
Psychodynamic
and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
Telehealth Available: Compassionate Practice with an Open Mind is my motto. Everyone has the power to alter upsetting or confusing feelings, thoughts and behaviors through personal exploration and insight. My aim is to address the specific issues that have led you to therapy at this time of your life. I use therapeutic approaches that are compatible with your unique personality, problems and learning style. Clients describe my approach as caring and compassionate but at the same time straight forward. I am committed to accompanying you on your personal journey towards better mental health.
Samantha Miller
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
My integrative approach to therapy often includes a blend of
psychodynamic
philosophy (exploring thought and emotional experiences) and existential elements (finding meaning and purpose in life), ultimately tailored to each individual, couple/relationship, and group.
I help adults make sense of their experiences in a meaningful way. People come to me who are inquisitive and trying their best, yet still feel detached and longing for a better understanding of their lives. Oftentimes they’ve been in the driver’s seat going 100 miles an hour for years and can’t quite figure out how to slow down. Together, we work to slow fast-paced life, be present, and ultimately, see the once-blurry scenes in a clearer way. Just as each road trip is unique, so too is our tailor-made therapy. If you’re open-minded, motivated, and filled with curiosity, let’s see if we’re a good match!
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Amy Rodriguez-Sanders
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I work from a trauma-informed,
psychodynamic
, and attachment-based approach with elements of CBT and mindfulness.
Hello and welcome. Looking for a therapist can be an intimidating process and if you are here, it is because you have decided to make this important step toward your well-being. You may be anxious, depressed, stressed, or struggling with the relationships with people in your life and looking for a way to feel better. I specialize in working with people who identify as LGBTQIA, BIPOC, and first- and second-generation immigrants. As a child of immigrants myself, I understand the unique challenges and perspectives that can come with trying to reconcile one’s identity and culture with the dominant culture-at-large.
Susan J Buchanan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
In my work with individuals and couples, I seek to provide a warm, safe, and supportive environment in which individual and relational issues can be explored. In this environment, challenges become opportunities for growth.
I use a
psychodynamic
approach to explore what is occurring in one's life and/or relationship in the present, what occurred in one's past which influences the way one views him or herself in the present, and what may be going on at an unconscious level which impacts one's choices, behaviors, and beliefs about self and other.
Kenneth Skale
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I practice
psychodynamic
therapy with adults facing depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship problems, and personality disorders.
"How we do anything is how we do everything." We move through life in a distinct way that was shaped before we can remember, reinforces itself everyday, and inevitably leads to the same problems despite our best efforts to change. Do anxiety and depression color your everyday experience? Has addiction taken hold of your life? Do you struggle to build satisfying relationships? Through courageous self-exploration, I can help you find compassion for yourself and come to understand why you encounter the same issues again and again. Building this understanding and taking responsibility for your life can empower you to heal and grow.
Melissa Ryan O'Keefe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am trained in
psychodynamic
psychotherapy and attachment theory.
Are you currently struggling with stress or relationship challenges? Many people struggle balancing the demands of life. It is not easy to ask for help. You don't need to suffer alone. Although you may be going through a hard time, you also are worthy of receiving care. I am here to listen and to assist in strengthening self-esteem and to offer ways to increase self-compassion. I practice with a person-centered approach and have extensive education. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families on creating meaningful life experiences and in overcoming difficult challenges.
G Evelyn LeSure-Lester
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in providing psychotherapy. I currently work with adults who suffer from an array of psychological problems including but not limited to depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and relationship problems. I am especially sensitive to cultural and gender issues and provide a personalized and integrated therapeutic approach using a combination of therapies: humanistic,
psychodynamic
, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and family systems to help improve the individual's well-being, mental health, and relationships.
Robert Edward Diaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I incorporate DBT skills, CBT, &
psychodynamic
, with spiritual approaches.
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.
Melissa Satram
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
By using CBT, Mindfulness,
Psychodynamic
, and Humanistic approach, I can help you navigate life's ups and downs and shift patterns, thoughts, and behaviors.
Do you ever struggle with feeling like you’re not enough? Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Do you feel stuck and triggered by childhood trauma? The symptoms of trauma include anxiety, depression, high conflict relationships, occupational impairment, addiction, and much more. I believe therapy can help you develop a more self-awareness and actionable plan to alleviate these symptoms. I specialized in working with people who are willing to explore past, present, and future challenges and to find tools for personal growth.
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Gently Ang
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical psychologist with extensive background in both psychotherapy and assessment. Many of the clients I have worked with in psychotherapy have backgrounds of abuse and trauma, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, relationship breakdowns, and/or adjustment difficulties to career and life transitions. My psychotherapy approach draws from
psychodynamic
, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, systems perspectives, and scientifically grounded research. I work collaboratively with my clients to set the goals and pace of the psychotherapy process.
Tigran Vardanyan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, 128889
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My approach to therapy is Psychoanalytic and
Psychodynamic
which promote self-discovery and greater insight into unconscious processes.
If you are experiencing or have experienced trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, identity construction (gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation), and/or life-changing situations related to immigration, infidelity, separation, abuse, issues related to intimacy and sex, you may feel stuck in life. I know that these experiences are difficult to process or overcome, and may make you feel isolated, hopeless, or misunderstood. I can heIp you! I am interested in unconscious patterns, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that take over your life and relationships, and hold you back from living a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.