Therapists in Pasadena, CA
Lincoln Madley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
Transition, loss, and transformation may be universal, but everyone experiences these changes differently. Sometimes you may become overwhelmed -- like everything is too much, or you cannot connect with the person you were before. You may have become stuck in a difficult moment or are acting in ways that make things worse. You deserve to lead a life worth living. Therapy provides an opportunity to explore personal challenges and discover areas of personal growth inherent in these painful times. I welcome adolescents, adults, and couples who are looking for support and validation in the work of healing and self-empowerment.
Transition, loss, and transformation may be universal, but everyone experiences these changes differently. Sometimes you may become overwhelmed -- like everything is too much, or you cannot connect with the person you were before. You may have become stuck in a difficult moment or are acting in ways that make things worse. You deserve to lead a life worth living. Therapy provides an opportunity to explore personal challenges and discover areas of personal growth inherent in these painful times. I welcome adolescents, adults, and couples who are looking for support and validation in the work of healing and self-empowerment.
I believe that all people have the ability to heal themselves and yet sometimes a little extra support is needed to get there. Are you driven, passionate and capable but struggling to maintain right now? I offer a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space so you can explore whatever is currently holding you back. As someone who worked as a night attendant on the FDA-approved MDMA/PTSD study and having provided over 10 years of harm reduction services at music events, I find that my open-mindedness has been an essential component of my professional development.
I believe that all people have the ability to heal themselves and yet sometimes a little extra support is needed to get there. Are you driven, passionate and capable but struggling to maintain right now? I offer a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space so you can explore whatever is currently holding you back. As someone who worked as a night attendant on the FDA-approved MDMA/PTSD study and having provided over 10 years of harm reduction services at music events, I find that my open-mindedness has been an essential component of my professional development.
I believe in being a collaborator with the people I work with to help them achieve their goals. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD. We also specialize in Habit Reversal Training (HRT), among others.
I believe in being a collaborator with the people I work with to help them achieve their goals. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD. We also specialize in Habit Reversal Training (HRT), among others.
Holly A Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91107
Not accepting new clients
I work with people experiencing many challenges including: generalized anxiety, health/illness anxiety, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, grief, disenfranchised grief, difficult childhoods, relational trauma, ADHD. I can help you understand and modify what symptoms you're experiencing. Also, I can help you better understand why you behave they way you do in relationships, and help you adjust your patterns (e.g. codependence/people pleasing, being distant or hyper-independent, or, being overly controlling) that aren't serving you anymore. I work best with people who are interested in deep self exploration.
I work with people experiencing many challenges including: generalized anxiety, health/illness anxiety, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, grief, disenfranchised grief, difficult childhoods, relational trauma, ADHD. I can help you understand and modify what symptoms you're experiencing. Also, I can help you better understand why you behave they way you do in relationships, and help you adjust your patterns (e.g. codependence/people pleasing, being distant or hyper-independent, or, being overly controlling) that aren't serving you anymore. I work best with people who are interested in deep self exploration.
New Generations Foundation Center - Sliding Scale
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91106
Welcome to New Generations Foundation Center! If you are here you are searching for a therapist to make change or get some assistance- Great- and Welcome! We are a sliding scale clinic which means we provide therapy at rates that are affordable as low as $30 per session, if necessary.
Welcome to New Generations Foundation Center! If you are here you are searching for a therapist to make change or get some assistance- Great- and Welcome! We are a sliding scale clinic which means we provide therapy at rates that are affordable as low as $30 per session, if necessary.
We all have intrusive thoughts, and there will never be a time during our work together that the thoughts you share will carry judgment. As a therapist, I love witnessing people reclaim their lives and rebuild their confidence to integrate the things that bring them joy. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
We all have intrusive thoughts, and there will never be a time during our work together that the thoughts you share will carry judgment. As a therapist, I love witnessing people reclaim their lives and rebuild their confidence to integrate the things that bring them joy. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
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 acceptance.
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 how your experiences have shaped you into the person you are today. Regardless of what brought you here, I am here to provide my 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 acceptance.
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 how your experiences have shaped you into the person you are today. Regardless of what brought you here, I am here to provide my support.
Connor Kelly-Eiding
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91103
Maybe you're struggling with anxiety, grief, or stress. Familial patterns or difficult relationships have you grasping for how to set and hold boundaries. You're an artist but are struggling with your chosen industry or considering a career change. You call yourself a "perfectionist" or "people-pleaser" and want to learn how to build self-compassion, let go, or increase your sense of agency. You're a couple wanting a change in your dynamic or looking to grow your communication skills. Regardless of what's bringing you to therapy, I commend you for showing up for yourself by taking this step.
Maybe you're struggling with anxiety, grief, or stress. Familial patterns or difficult relationships have you grasping for how to set and hold boundaries. You're an artist but are struggling with your chosen industry or considering a career change. You call yourself a "perfectionist" or "people-pleaser" and want to learn how to build self-compassion, let go, or increase your sense of agency. You're a couple wanting a change in your dynamic or looking to grow your communication skills. Regardless of what's bringing you to therapy, I commend you for showing up for yourself by taking this step.
I believe that when individuals enter therapy, they can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes that have kept them trapped in cycles which do not allow them to live their best lives. Through therapy individuals are free to experience change as they learn the tools to let go of what is not working for them. I am passionate about working with individuals who are committed to bettering themselves and making positive shifts in their lives. Taking time to focus on one’s self is hard work, but there is truly nothing more rewarding, and I believe everyone has the ability to change.
I believe that when individuals enter therapy, they can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes that have kept them trapped in cycles which do not allow them to live their best lives. Through therapy individuals are free to experience change as they learn the tools to let go of what is not working for them. I am passionate about working with individuals who are committed to bettering themselves and making positive shifts in their lives. Taking time to focus on one’s self is hard work, but there is truly nothing more rewarding, and I believe everyone has the ability to change.
You always try to do the right thing, but somehow, people don't appreciate it. When you try to help, they might even blame you! You put your needs aside to take care of others, and no one is there to take care of you, but you don't say anything. Maybe you cry when no one is there. And then you put your smile back on and turn back into the person they need you to be. One day, it all gets to be too much, and you don't know what to do. So you come see me.
You always try to do the right thing, but somehow, people don't appreciate it. When you try to help, they might even blame you! You put your needs aside to take care of others, and no one is there to take care of you, but you don't say anything. Maybe you cry when no one is there. And then you put your smile back on and turn back into the person they need you to be. One day, it all gets to be too much, and you don't know what to do. So you come see me.
i invite anyone who would like in person counseling to contact me. i believe that is by far the most effective way to facilitate healing and resolution, as most communication is nonverbal. if you are ready to work and need a bridge to work through your current life situation, please know i will use my 70 years of life experience and 45 years of counseling experience to midwife you through the tough times. if you would like to evolve to a higher way of relating to life, people, ever changing circumstances, that would be another path where i would be of great assistance.
i invite anyone who would like in person counseling to contact me. i believe that is by far the most effective way to facilitate healing and resolution, as most communication is nonverbal. if you are ready to work and need a bridge to work through your current life situation, please know i will use my 70 years of life experience and 45 years of counseling experience to midwife you through the tough times. if you would like to evolve to a higher way of relating to life, people, ever changing circumstances, that would be another path where i would be of great assistance.
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Are you living the life you want to live? Or the story someone else wrote for you? The world is so loud. Whether it is society, school, work, family, social media, religion, or friends, there are so many voices telling us how we ‘should’ be. With all that noise, it can be hard to hear our own voice. Living out of alignment with ourselves can lead to feelings of anxiety, loneliness, depression and psychic pain. Our job, together, is to create a calm, safe space where you can tune in to yourself, connect with yourself, learn to accept yourself, and figure out how to live a life that honors your values and the desires of your heart.
Are you living the life you want to live? Or the story someone else wrote for you? The world is so loud. Whether it is society, school, work, family, social media, religion, or friends, there are so many voices telling us how we ‘should’ be. With all that noise, it can be hard to hear our own voice. Living out of alignment with ourselves can lead to feelings of anxiety, loneliness, depression and psychic pain. Our job, together, is to create a calm, safe space where you can tune in to yourself, connect with yourself, learn to accept yourself, and figure out how to live a life that honors your values and the desires of your heart.
I am passionate about helping women to truly thrive and find meaning in life. Being a woman is hard and often comes with many expectations. There’s pressure to have a successful career and healthy relationships, to be a good mom, to look put together, to be physically/emotionally healthy... Many of the women I work with find themselves feeling stressed and overwhelmed to the point that their physical and mental health may suffer. Maybe this sounds like you. You want to look inward, find healing and regain a sense of control. You want to develop tools to manage your mental load and move out of survival mode. You want to hope again.
I am passionate about helping women to truly thrive and find meaning in life. Being a woman is hard and often comes with many expectations. There’s pressure to have a successful career and healthy relationships, to be a good mom, to look put together, to be physically/emotionally healthy... Many of the women I work with find themselves feeling stressed and overwhelmed to the point that their physical and mental health may suffer. Maybe this sounds like you. You want to look inward, find healing and regain a sense of control. You want to develop tools to manage your mental load and move out of survival mode. You want to hope again.
Andrew Lander
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Life can feel overwhelming - relationships, self-doubt, past wounds that won’t quite heal. Maybe you find yourself overthinking interactions, struggling with self-worth, or feeling stuck in patterns that don’t serve you. When anxiety, depression, or ADHD add to the weight of it all, even small tasks can feel impossible. No matter where you are right now, change is possible and therapy can help move you forward.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Life can feel overwhelming - relationships, self-doubt, past wounds that won’t quite heal. Maybe you find yourself overthinking interactions, struggling with self-worth, or feeling stuck in patterns that don’t serve you. When anxiety, depression, or ADHD add to the weight of it all, even small tasks can feel impossible. No matter where you are right now, change is possible and therapy can help move you forward.
As an OCD therapist, I am direct yet calm when addressing the root of anxiety and fear. I provide a warm space to experience distress without judgment. At NOCD, my team and I provide effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD. We also specialize in Habit Reversal Training (HRT), among others.
As an OCD therapist, I am direct yet calm when addressing the root of anxiety and fear. I provide a warm space to experience distress without judgment. At NOCD, my team and I provide effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD. We also specialize in Habit Reversal Training (HRT), among others.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience working in acute psychiatry, community mental health and substance use counseling. My career has offered me the opportunity to walk alongside many individuals as they pursue self-understanding, healing and growth. With training grounded in trauma informed, cognitive behavioral theoretical perspectives, I am proficient in teaching skills that can support you in shifting thoughts, beliefs and actions to more effectively respond to your emotions and live in alignment with your values.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience working in acute psychiatry, community mental health and substance use counseling. My career has offered me the opportunity to walk alongside many individuals as they pursue self-understanding, healing and growth. With training grounded in trauma informed, cognitive behavioral theoretical perspectives, I am proficient in teaching skills that can support you in shifting thoughts, beliefs and actions to more effectively respond to your emotions and live in alignment with your values.
Hi and welcome! Thanks for taking the time to learn more about me and how I approach therapy. Life is more demanding and stressful these days than ever before. There are many ways people cope with personal challenges. Going to therapy is just one option. Therapy provides a unique opportunity to explore yourself, your relationships with others, and your goals and aspirations. My approach is simple: together, let's find practical ways to cope with personal issues and, if appropriate, let's look into how your past experiences have affected how you are currently coping. I will provide a safe space to explore this personal journey.
Hi and welcome! Thanks for taking the time to learn more about me and how I approach therapy. Life is more demanding and stressful these days than ever before. There are many ways people cope with personal challenges. Going to therapy is just one option. Therapy provides a unique opportunity to explore yourself, your relationships with others, and your goals and aspirations. My approach is simple: together, let's find practical ways to cope with personal issues and, if appropriate, let's look into how your past experiences have affected how you are currently coping. I will provide a safe space to explore this personal journey.
Do you struggle with constant worry and perfectionism? Does anxiety affect your ability to connect with others and your life in a meaningful way? Are you going through a current life transition or stressor with which you are struggling to adapt? Difficulty in your current relationships? Through my years providing therapy and supervising students who are learning how to become therapists, I have developed an expertise in these areas. I provide Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and exposure therapy.
Do you struggle with constant worry and perfectionism? Does anxiety affect your ability to connect with others and your life in a meaningful way? Are you going through a current life transition or stressor with which you are struggling to adapt? Difficulty in your current relationships? Through my years providing therapy and supervising students who are learning how to become therapists, I have developed an expertise in these areas. I provide Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and exposure therapy.
I love my work supporting people in creating the life they want. I have an extensive background in helping patients work through eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, suicidality, self-harm and complex trauma. I use a direct, strength-based approach and evidence based interventions- it’s very important to me that therapy feels supportive and provides results. The modalities I utilize to treat eating disorders include CBT, Family Based Therapy (certified in FBT), and Adolescent Focused Therapy.
I love my work supporting people in creating the life they want. I have an extensive background in helping patients work through eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, suicidality, self-harm and complex trauma. I use a direct, strength-based approach and evidence based interventions- it’s very important to me that therapy feels supportive and provides results. The modalities I utilize to treat eating disorders include CBT, Family Based Therapy (certified in FBT), and Adolescent Focused Therapy.
Kristine Magat Douglas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
If you need support for a challenging situation, dealing with work/life stressors, struggling to make healthy changes or ready to get unstuck and move in a new direction in your life, I can help you with your journey to living in the world as your most authentic self. By holding a safe space for you to be heard without judgement, I hope to help you see your existing values, strengths and learn new skills to help you adapt and cope. I am passionate about whole person health and helping you achieve your goals of growth, wellness, and personal joy.
If you need support for a challenging situation, dealing with work/life stressors, struggling to make healthy changes or ready to get unstuck and move in a new direction in your life, I can help you with your journey to living in the world as your most authentic self. By holding a safe space for you to be heard without judgement, I hope to help you see your existing values, strengths and learn new skills to help you adapt and cope. I am passionate about whole person health and helping you achieve your goals of growth, wellness, and personal joy.
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Number of Therapists in Pasadena, CA
2,000+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Pasadena, CA who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Stress |
| 63% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 80% | Aetna |
| 66% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 54% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Pasadena, CA see their clients
| 50% | In Person and Online | |
| 50% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |