Therapists in Pasadena, CA

Currently accepting New Patients. Somatically Informed treatment-Emotion acceptance and regulation. Life can become difficult at times. We need support and we need help navigating through the storms. If you have struggled with anxiety, depression, feel like you're stuck in a rut and want to change from unhelpful patterns of thinking or behavior, you have come to the right place. Perceptions become facts in our minds because we become hard wired due to our experiences; but because of that we can also rewire our minds which is where the hope comes in. Change can happen for you and it is never too late to start again.

Hello, I work with individuals seeking a better understanding of themselves and their relationships and wanting to improve how they manage their emotions and anxiety.

At the core of the human experience are questions. Who am I? Who am I in relevance to others? We live our lives as an expression of that narrative. If you've found yourself struggling to navigate life's challenges, let's work together to ask the hard questions and find ways to improve your quality of life. I work with individuals, couples, and families using evidence-based psychological interventions. Over the years, I have seen my clients break through old and unhealthy patterns to develop new perspectives and confidence for the future.

Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck. The most important step towards healing is to address the unresolved emotion inside you. Healing requires feelings. Acceptance slowly dissolves pain. When we function from the fear and scarring of our trauma, the cycles continue until we learn how to transmute that energy into love. I apply a Holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being, addressing the “whole” self. Through a holistic framework tailored to your unique needs, the goal is to support you develop a deeper understanding of the self on all these levels.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I enjoy helping people deal with issues that might prevent them from leading healthy, fulfilled lives.

You wanted to start a family because you had hope and a vision for the future. Now, you’re not sure where that hope is. Instead, it’s the anxiety you’re not doing enough. The fear of not having the family you hoped for. Reeling from the adjustments you've made. Losing the person you used to be. Anger and resentment because it feels like your partner doesn't get it. Isolated from a world that highlights glowy and cute instead of messy and complex. Any day can be a different roller coaster of emotion. For many women, seasons of transition, infertility, pregnancy, loss, postpartum, and parenting can feel exactly like this.

You deserve a life filled with ease, peace, passion, and joy. Please let me accompany you on a journey of personal growth where we harness your unique abilities to overcome challenges, enhance your personal and professional relationships, cultivate happily grounded self-assurance, and embrace your innate strengths. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues, or cycles of anxiety, depression, or addiction, I'm here to help.

Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.

Hello! I'm Dr. Samuel Girguis and I am a licensed clinical psychologist who can help you overcome the difficulties you are facing today. I have worked with a wide range of issues and have specialized in the treatment of abuse and trauma across the lifespan. My work with children, adolescents, adults, and families is tailored to your individual needs. I understand that individuals and families today have many demands upon their time and resources; my goal is to work with you and help you to thrive in the midst of your busy life.

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.

The most successful component of therapy is the relationship that you and your therapist will build. And building this relationship in a safe non - judgmental environmental is crucial. I will provide this environment for you, to allow you the freedom to express yourself, thus enhancing your personal growth. I greatly enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life. This includes students, professionals, retirees, parents, unemployed etc. I have also worked closely with undergraduate- and graduate students in both the helping professions as well as the sciences. Let's meet and see if we can work together.

I help adult individuals whose lives are adversely impacted by one or more of the following: sex/porn addiction, partner betrayal trauma, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I also help couples seeking help for healing from infidelity or for overcoming other relational problems in order to strengthen their relationship.

Whether you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, or depression, going through a difficult life transition, having trouble with relationships, or simply want to leave behind some habits that are no longer serving you, participating in psychotherapy sessions can make all the difference in helping you achieve your wellness goals. I am certified in Trauma Focused CBT and the Positive Parenting Program. I specialize in providing all parents with the support they need. This may be in maternal mental health, or in managing challenging situations or behaviors. I also offer holistic practices such as meditation, mindfulness, and yoga.

I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I provide an accessible, supportive, safe, and non-judgmental environment for clients to explore, understand, and resolve issues. As a Latinx therapist and athlete, I am enthusiastic about providing a space for equity, diversity, inclusion, and longevity in athletic, academic, and mental health spaces. Our work together will feel like an ongoing conversation with thought-provoking questions and unbiased feedback to help you greater self-understanding.

I wholeheartedly believe in the transformative power of therapy. My goal is to build trust & rapport and to help clients experience mental, emotional, behavioral growth and resilience in our work together. I genuinely want to know your story- past versions of yourself, who you are now and who you hope to be. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 17+ years of experience providing therapy to adolescents, adults and families through individual and family therapy. I will help you develop and meet therapeutic goals, build a toolbox of coping skills and provide compassionate support each step of the way.

Are you driven, hard-working, and dedicated - doing "all the things," but "something" is still missing? Is it hard to express your needs? Do you struggle with boundaries? Is life passing you by? Perhaps, you've been cycling through toxic relationship patterns, chasing a false self, or compulsively grasping for professional success. Sometimes you have no idea why you're feeling depressed, anxious, frustrated, or dissociated. Other times, you know the source of your pain but need the support of a professional to help you work through past wounds to heal, live fully, and connect authentically with yourself and those you love.

If you've become lost amongst obstacles on your journey, I'd like to help guide you to more happiness by offering suggestions, uncovering unwanted patterns, and leading you from the past to the present in order to heal and evolve, enhancing your happiness. Through changes in perceptions/attitudes and being willing to see situations with a new pair of glasses, you can reach your goals and evolve. My clients report that they enjoy my down-to-earth attitude and humor and my use of Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, TRM, meditation and yoga to treat mind-body symptoms. I work best with clients who are motivated to gain self-awareness and see patterns that are no longer serving them. I give homework between sessions in order to keep the continuity of healing working consistently. I feel very blessed to be working in a field that serves people who are finding their best selves and evolving into the people they want to be.

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.

One of the hardest challenges in life is discovering new paths to follow when you feel stuck. Issues below the surface of your awareness could be keeping you from finding answers on your own, and so you've taken this first important step of looking for a therapist to help you achieve deeper understanding. In a collaborative therapy setting, we can explore how clearly you see yourself and others, how you approach or avoid life-affirming possibilities, and how to break through the barriers to change that have been in your way. My priority as a therapist is that you feel fully heard and known as we take this journey together.