Therapists in Pasadena, CA
Hi, I'm Courtney! I'm a therapist who supports adults navigating the lasting impact of difficult life experiences. Many of the folks I work with feel stuck—like no matter how hard they try, they can’t seem to move forward. They might be feeling anxious, depressed, angry, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves.
Hi, I'm Courtney! I'm a therapist who supports adults navigating the lasting impact of difficult life experiences. Many of the folks I work with feel stuck—like no matter how hard they try, they can’t seem to move forward. They might be feeling anxious, depressed, angry, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves.
My mission as a therapist is to affirm the best in you. I believe that as human beings we require a sense of safety and affirmation in order to take the courageous step of examining our own lives, even those aspects that are painful. I seek to provide that safety with a warm and collaborate approach to treatment. The services I provide are trauma focused and identity affirming. I have experience working with young adults in community mental health, as well as with adolescents in a high school setting.
My mission as a therapist is to affirm the best in you. I believe that as human beings we require a sense of safety and affirmation in order to take the courageous step of examining our own lives, even those aspects that are painful. I seek to provide that safety with a warm and collaborate approach to treatment. The services I provide are trauma focused and identity affirming. I have experience working with young adults in community mental health, as well as with adolescents in a high school setting.
For 25+ years I've specialized in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to help them live with more confidence, connection, and aliveness. I bring extensive experience in therapy, supervision, consulting, and research in the areas of child, teen, & family life, social and emotional development, sexuality, and building solid and nurturing relationships. I work with clients in a talk therapy approach that is warm, interactive, and active, but that is also flexible in including support for new behaviors, creative expression, and practical help in developing new skills for living.
For 25+ years I've specialized in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to help them live with more confidence, connection, and aliveness. I bring extensive experience in therapy, supervision, consulting, and research in the areas of child, teen, & family life, social and emotional development, sexuality, and building solid and nurturing relationships. I work with clients in a talk therapy approach that is warm, interactive, and active, but that is also flexible in including support for new behaviors, creative expression, and practical help in developing new skills for living.
Jessica Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
Waitlist for new clients
Jessica Richards, MS, MSW, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in providing therapeutic services to young children and families. She is endorsed in CA as an Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist. Jessica uses relationship and brain-based modalities for comprehensive treatment. Jessica has been trained in Child-Parent psychotherapy, a relationship and play-based therapy with a strong evidence-based foundation for the treatment of trauma and family stressors. Additionally, Jessica uses the Neurorelational Framework (Lillas, 2009) for an integrated approach. Her specialized Dual-Masters education provides an advanced foundation in applied child development.
Jessica Richards, MS, MSW, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in providing therapeutic services to young children and families. She is endorsed in CA as an Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist. Jessica uses relationship and brain-based modalities for comprehensive treatment. Jessica has been trained in Child-Parent psychotherapy, a relationship and play-based therapy with a strong evidence-based foundation for the treatment of trauma and family stressors. Additionally, Jessica uses the Neurorelational Framework (Lillas, 2009) for an integrated approach. Her specialized Dual-Masters education provides an advanced foundation in applied child development.
My name is Warren Kim, and I am a licensed therapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and polyvagal theory. I specialize in working with men who struggle with relationship and intimacy issues, identity challenges, stress, and self-worth concerns. I also help clients who feel defeated by setbacks in their personal or professional lives and those navigating the complexities of family expectations or cultural pressures.
My name is Warren Kim, and I am a licensed therapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and polyvagal theory. I specialize in working with men who struggle with relationship and intimacy issues, identity challenges, stress, and self-worth concerns. I also help clients who feel defeated by setbacks in their personal or professional lives and those navigating the complexities of family expectations or cultural pressures.
By seeking support, you are taking one of the most important steps in your journey towards healing. I am an LCSW with over six years of experience providing individual and family psychotherapy to adults, adolescents and children. My aim with each and every client is to create a supportive space for growth and healing. My commitment to you is that our therapeutic relationship will be an authentic one. Together, you and I will pursue, through empathy and honest collaboration, a deep understanding your true self.
By seeking support, you are taking one of the most important steps in your journey towards healing. I am an LCSW with over six years of experience providing individual and family psychotherapy to adults, adolescents and children. My aim with each and every client is to create a supportive space for growth and healing. My commitment to you is that our therapeutic relationship will be an authentic one. Together, you and I will pursue, through empathy and honest collaboration, a deep understanding your true self.
In my practice I work with adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of personal, interpersonal, and relational concerns.
In my practice I work with adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of personal, interpersonal, and relational concerns.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship difficulties, or stress, our team is here to help. We use neuroscience-backed, evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
What sets us apart is our commitment to blending cutting-edge research with compassionate, client-centered care. Our work goes beyond symptom management—we focus on lasting change by helping you rewire unhelpful patterns, regulate emotions, and develop the tools needed for long-term well-being.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship difficulties, or stress, our team is here to help. We use neuroscience-backed, evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
What sets us apart is our commitment to blending cutting-edge research with compassionate, client-centered care. Our work goes beyond symptom management—we focus on lasting change by helping you rewire unhelpful patterns, regulate emotions, and develop the tools needed for long-term well-being.
Thanks for clicking on my page! I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) with a passion for helping clients find greater peace, purpose, and fulfillment in their lives. Using an evidence-based approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I work with individuals, couples, and families to overcome challenges and cultivate resilience.
Thanks for clicking on my page! I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) with a passion for helping clients find greater peace, purpose, and fulfillment in their lives. Using an evidence-based approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I work with individuals, couples, and families to overcome challenges and cultivate resilience.
I'm so glad you're here. I want to share some hopeful news with you: The way you are feeling right now is temporary. Perhaps you’ve been feeling stuck, stressed, unable to cope with life’s challenges, operating on auto-pilot, missing your sense of purpose, or struggling in your relationships. In these seasons, it can seem like life is just passing you by, while you miss out on moments of joy and connection. Just being here on your search for a therapist is a sign that you’re ready for a healthy and refreshing change in your life. Your desire to feel better is proof that it is possible.
I'm so glad you're here. I want to share some hopeful news with you: The way you are feeling right now is temporary. Perhaps you’ve been feeling stuck, stressed, unable to cope with life’s challenges, operating on auto-pilot, missing your sense of purpose, or struggling in your relationships. In these seasons, it can seem like life is just passing you by, while you miss out on moments of joy and connection. Just being here on your search for a therapist is a sign that you’re ready for a healthy and refreshing change in your life. Your desire to feel better is proof that it is possible.
Are you feeling lost? Like you are stuck, and you do not see a way forward? It is a sinking feeling - but you are not alone. We all know what it feels like to be stuck. To face challenges, problems, and adversity. We feel alone and do not know how to find our way out. All the stress and uncertainty make it hard to sleep. It is impossible to focus at work, get things done, and our to-do list keeps getting longer and longer. Feeling stuck often means we feel overwhelmed and do not even know where to start.
Are you feeling lost? Like you are stuck, and you do not see a way forward? It is a sinking feeling - but you are not alone. We all know what it feels like to be stuck. To face challenges, problems, and adversity. We feel alone and do not know how to find our way out. All the stress and uncertainty make it hard to sleep. It is impossible to focus at work, get things done, and our to-do list keeps getting longer and longer. Feeling stuck often means we feel overwhelmed and do not even know where to start.
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for anxiety, depression, ruminations, self-esteem and eating disorders. I try to create a safe, non-judgmental space for all of my clients and use a strengths-based and person-centered approach. Therapy is a great tool to help clients gain insight, heal, motivate change, and grow as a human being. In addition to EMDR, I often draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, somatic therapy and motivational interviewing techniques when necessary or if a client wants a more traditional therapeutic approach.
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for anxiety, depression, ruminations, self-esteem and eating disorders. I try to create a safe, non-judgmental space for all of my clients and use a strengths-based and person-centered approach. Therapy is a great tool to help clients gain insight, heal, motivate change, and grow as a human being. In addition to EMDR, I often draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, somatic therapy and motivational interviewing techniques when necessary or if a client wants a more traditional therapeutic approach.
I see adults and couples for therapy.
I see adults and couples for therapy.
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.
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.
I believe that therapy is a truly personal experience. The decision to seek support is a courageous one. As your therapist, I feel the privilege of being allowed into your life in a way that you may have not allowed others to be. My approach is customized to each of my clients because each one of us is on our own personal journey. My treatments are rooted in psychodynamic, humanistic, and family systems theories. Based on your individual goals and needs, I may integrate mindfulness-based interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or trauma focused therapy. I am an EMDR trained therapist and current member of EMDRIA.
I believe that therapy is a truly personal experience. The decision to seek support is a courageous one. As your therapist, I feel the privilege of being allowed into your life in a way that you may have not allowed others to be. My approach is customized to each of my clients because each one of us is on our own personal journey. My treatments are rooted in psychodynamic, humanistic, and family systems theories. Based on your individual goals and needs, I may integrate mindfulness-based interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or trauma focused therapy. I am an EMDR trained therapist and current member of EMDRIA.
It is a gift to seek out a space of your own to be witnessed and understood– I’m so glad you are here. My work is rooted in considering the ecosystem of mind, body, spirit, & culture in relationship to community & self. My approach involves being curious about you as a whole person & tapping into the complex interplay of your embodied & emotional world. I draw influence from a Relational, Mindfulness, & Depth lens & utilize EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) for clients as needed. As a client-centered therapist, I seek to empower you to define your unique needs & goals for our work together.
It is a gift to seek out a space of your own to be witnessed and understood– I’m so glad you are here. My work is rooted in considering the ecosystem of mind, body, spirit, & culture in relationship to community & self. My approach involves being curious about you as a whole person & tapping into the complex interplay of your embodied & emotional world. I draw influence from a Relational, Mindfulness, & Depth lens & utilize EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) for clients as needed. As a client-centered therapist, I seek to empower you to define your unique needs & goals for our work together.
If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life transitions, trauma, depression, anxiety, or the complexities of queer-identifying experiences, I'm here to help. While I enjoy working with individuals from all backgrounds, I have a particular passion for supporting women, queer women, and teens as they navigate life’s challenges. Whether you're struggling with feelings of disconnection or navigating difficult emotions, my goal is to provide a supportive space where you can explore your experiences without judgment. Together, we’ll work on understanding how your past and present shape your emotions.
If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life transitions, trauma, depression, anxiety, or the complexities of queer-identifying experiences, I'm here to help. While I enjoy working with individuals from all backgrounds, I have a particular passion for supporting women, queer women, and teens as they navigate life’s challenges. Whether you're struggling with feelings of disconnection or navigating difficult emotions, my goal is to provide a supportive space where you can explore your experiences without judgment. Together, we’ll work on understanding how your past and present shape your emotions.
Language & words matter. We define ourselves & our worldview with our words. How do we talk to ourselves? Who or what does our inner-critic or inner-saboteur sound like? Sometimes the layers of “shoulds” in life make us feel trapped, but therapy can offer space to help untangle & deconstruct the “shoulds” to see where they are coming from. The story/stories we choose to tell ourselves & others - that we take to be true - are not always true, or may be distracting us from other possible truths. Noticing & highlighting less visible narratives that align with our truest values can open up new portals & even preferred ways of being.
Language & words matter. We define ourselves & our worldview with our words. How do we talk to ourselves? Who or what does our inner-critic or inner-saboteur sound like? Sometimes the layers of “shoulds” in life make us feel trapped, but therapy can offer space to help untangle & deconstruct the “shoulds” to see where they are coming from. The story/stories we choose to tell ourselves & others - that we take to be true - are not always true, or may be distracting us from other possible truths. Noticing & highlighting less visible narratives that align with our truest values can open up new portals & even preferred ways of being.
We live in an overwhelming time that can challenge our sense of meaning, purpose, and connection. Shame, doubt, fear, and perfectionism - often shaped by oppressive systems - can have us wondering if we are doing enough while we compare ourselves to others. As a result, we may fall into the same painful patterns of feeling lost, disconnected, or trapped in cycles of conflict in our relationships. Yet, we are complex and messy by nature, and we are wired to connect. I believe growth comes from self-awareness, embracing our whole selves, and uncovering our values to inspire meaningful action and deeper connection in the world.
We live in an overwhelming time that can challenge our sense of meaning, purpose, and connection. Shame, doubt, fear, and perfectionism - often shaped by oppressive systems - can have us wondering if we are doing enough while we compare ourselves to others. As a result, we may fall into the same painful patterns of feeling lost, disconnected, or trapped in cycles of conflict in our relationships. Yet, we are complex and messy by nature, and we are wired to connect. I believe growth comes from self-awareness, embracing our whole selves, and uncovering our values to inspire meaningful action and deeper connection in the world.
Hi, my name is Neil. I specialize in helping clients with stress, family conflicts, relationship issues, and building social skills. Welcome to my practice.
Hi, my name is Neil. I specialize in helping clients with stress, family conflicts, relationship issues, and building social skills. Welcome to my practice.
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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 |
| 86% | Depression |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 71% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Stress |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 86% | Aetna |
| 69% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 56% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Pasadena, CA see their clients
| 53% | Online Only | |
| 47% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |