Sexual Abuse Therapists in Pasadena, CA

Trauma has an undeniable effect on people’s lives that can shape core beliefs about self, relationships, and the safety of the world. I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and IFS combined with other trauma-informed practices to provide a safe, judgment-free therapeutic environment. I use an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from multiple modalities to provide a holistic, individualized, and comprehensive treatment plan that identifies and addresses your therapeutic goals. I work primarily with trauma and co-occurring issues and disorders associated with traumatic events/experiences.

Unsure of how to heal from trauma? Struggling with your relationship with food or body image? Therapy is a safe, supportive space to heal your relationship with yourself. As a therapist, I specialize in treating both complex trauma and eating disorders. I am trained in the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) to treat trauma, and use an Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, social justice approach to eating disorders and body image issues.

It is easy to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and stressed in today’s world. We might even be aware we are stuck in patterns that no longer benefit us. During these times, talking to a therapist can help. I am guided by my belief that our families and our social and cultural systems impact our ability to live fulfilling lives. My goal is to develop safe and secure therapeutic relationships where we can uncover and address the source of your challenges and past traumas on your terms. Through our work together, we can also develop goals and plans to empower you to improve your relationships with yourself and others.

I have been working as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 10 years with an underlying curiosity and hope for more in the way of true connection to the self and the other with a focus on trauma and attachment related issues. Connection is much more than problem solving and communication skills, but rather an ability to feel safe, secure and seen. I began my practice in community mental health and and primarily with a focus on trauma of all kinds (attachment, emotional abuse and neglect, physical abuse, sexual assault , and sexual abuse ) with a focus on attachment and somatic responses.

A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Andrew received his Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. He earned his AB degree from Wabash College and has a Bible Certificate from Puget Sound Christian College. Andrew works with individuals, couples, and families and has worked with the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, sexual abuse , relationship issues, and substance abuse. He has experience leading group therapy. While working with a wide range of clients, he particularly enjoys working with tween, teen, and adult males and couples.

Trauma manifests in many forms including difficult childhood experiences, sexual assault , abusive relationships and through various life transitions (divorce, pregnancy, postpartum). These life experiences can negatively shape the way you view yourself, your relationships and your interpersonal world. I can assist you in overcoming the effects of trauma to create a more fulfilling, hopeful life. My treatment approach is psychodynamically-oriented and mindfulness-based with an emphasis on creating a safe environment and alliance to help you feel secure and supported. I use empathy, humor and curiosity to fully understand your distress and work along side you to create change.