Family Therapy in Sierra Madre, CA

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Photo of Jacqueline R Pinn, Marriage & Family Therapist in Sierra Madre, CA
Jacqueline R Pinn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MEd
Verified
2 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024  (Online Only)
You’re pretty resilient but life has thrown you a curve ball. Maybe you’ve recently experienced a major transition (marriage/divorce, birth/death, aging, job loss/gain) or; your identity disrupts essential relationships (sexual orientation, religious affiliation, loving outside your race/ethnicity). Maybe a societal ill is beyond your control (racism, sexism, implicit bias, global pandemic). Your spouse/partner, boss, family or a friend has noticed it too but; you can't seem to talk to them about what's happening or you don't feel understood by them when you do. All you want is to feel better and tolerate life's ups and downs.
You’re pretty resilient but life has thrown you a curve ball. Maybe you’ve recently experienced a major transition (marriage/divorce, birth/death, aging, job loss/gain) or; your identity disrupts essential relationships (sexual orientation, religious affiliation, loving outside your race/ethnicity). Maybe a societal ill is beyond your control (racism, sexism, implicit bias, global pandemic). Your spouse/partner, boss, family or a friend has noticed it too but; you can't seem to talk to them about what's happening or you don't feel understood by them when you do. All you want is to feel better and tolerate life's ups and downs.
(626) 314-6310 View (626) 314-6310
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Linda Hynes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
The focus of my years of work in Marriage and Family Therapy has been to help individuals and families gain greater control over their lives, aquire freedom from areas of trauma and maintain healthy relationships with God and loved ones.
The focus of my years of work in Marriage and Family Therapy has been to help individuals and families gain greater control over their lives, aquire freedom from areas of trauma and maintain healthy relationships with God and loved ones.
(626) 499-6282 View (626) 499-6282
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Jana Schrock Lord
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
The only thing constant is change – Heraclitus of Ephesos (c.500 BCE) Change can be hard. It can also be a period of excitement and rebirth. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has dedicated my professional career to help individuals of all ages, to improve their lives in the face of challenges. Challenges, adverse live events, can be the result of stress and emotional problems due to mental health issues, physical illness, trauma, family circumstances, transitions in employment, and education and social stressors.
The only thing constant is change – Heraclitus of Ephesos (c.500 BCE) Change can be hard. It can also be a period of excitement and rebirth. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has dedicated my professional career to help individuals of all ages, to improve their lives in the face of challenges. Challenges, adverse live events, can be the result of stress and emotional problems due to mental health issues, physical illness, trauma, family circumstances, transitions in employment, and education and social stressors.
(626) 790-7041 View (626) 790-7041
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Life Tree Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024  (Online Only)
Putman is trained in EMDR for trauma with children, adolescents and adults, as well as Trauma-Informed CBT, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents, Internal Family Systems and Family Therapy .
Dr. Katharine Putman seek to create a warm, healing collaboration with each client. With over 18 years' experience providing therapy for children, adolescents, adults and families, Dr. Putman blends expertise in healing from trauma, anxiety, depression and grief. Life Tree therapists also tailor a unique approach to help each client to help the client to heal and thrive. Dr. Putman works within clients' spirituality, culture and worldview to reach short-term goals and/or longer-term therapy goals for those who wish to pursue deeper healing and growth in their relational patterns.
Putman is trained in EMDR for trauma with children, adolescents and adults, as well as Trauma-Informed CBT, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents, Internal Family Systems and Family Therapy .
Dr. Katharine Putman seek to create a warm, healing collaboration with each client. With over 18 years' experience providing therapy for children, adolescents, adults and families, Dr. Putman blends expertise in healing from trauma, anxiety, depression and grief. Life Tree therapists also tailor a unique approach to help each client to help the client to heal and thrive. Dr. Putman works within clients' spirituality, culture and worldview to reach short-term goals and/or longer-term therapy goals for those who wish to pursue deeper healing and growth in their relational patterns.
(626) 790-7066 View (626) 790-7066
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Annie Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
It is my desire to provide a place of compassion and safety for individual adults, couples, children, and adolescents as they explore themselves and challenges in their life. Whether you are experiencing a loss, struggling with depression or anxiety, or facing changes in your family life or career, I will join with you to help you meet the goals you have to improve your life and relationships.
It is my desire to provide a place of compassion and safety for individual adults, couples, children, and adolescents as they explore themselves and challenges in their life. Whether you are experiencing a loss, struggling with depression or anxiety, or facing changes in your family life or career, I will join with you to help you meet the goals you have to improve your life and relationships.
(626) 389-2982 View (626) 389-2982
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Aleta Klein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
'Aleta was a gift to my family after we experienced a series of traumatic events.
Today you are one step closer to where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. I provide insight oriented, caring and compassionate client focused therapy. I specialize in Christian Spiritual Development, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, EMDR, Grief, Relationship Issues, and Parenting Skills As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While I can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
'Aleta was a gift to my family after we experienced a series of traumatic events.
Today you are one step closer to where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. I provide insight oriented, caring and compassionate client focused therapy. I specialize in Christian Spiritual Development, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, EMDR, Grief, Relationship Issues, and Parenting Skills As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While I can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
(626) 414-5269 View (626) 414-5269
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Sulfiati's Threshold Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024  (Online Only)
Are you at a crossroads? Throughout life, we experience "little deaths" that change our life’s course. Loss of a dream, health, family , the earth we stand on, job, marriage, relationship, country or beliefs can suddenly take us over a threshold, chosen or not into a new world where life no longer makes any sense. Our old tools and ways of coping or understanding our self or our world are no longer enough to pilot us to the other side of what can feel like a vast, deep and turbulent river. While often terrifying, these are the golden opportunities in which our true nature, our soul or purpose in life can be revealed.
Are you at a crossroads? Throughout life, we experience "little deaths" that change our life’s course. Loss of a dream, health, family , the earth we stand on, job, marriage, relationship, country or beliefs can suddenly take us over a threshold, chosen or not into a new world where life no longer makes any sense. Our old tools and ways of coping or understanding our self or our world are no longer enough to pilot us to the other side of what can feel like a vast, deep and turbulent river. While often terrifying, these are the golden opportunities in which our true nature, our soul or purpose in life can be revealed.
(626) 727-8053 View (626) 727-8053
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Rubina Haroutonian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
I also work with families of special needs, adults, couples and the family unit.
Are you feeling confused, scared, anxious, overwhelmed, disappointed about you're going through and what it all means? Are you an expecting parent? Are you a parent to a child or to a teen? Are you stressed or overwhelmed in your marriage or relationship? Are you a parent that's overwhelmed and need help connecting with your child? Are you a parent or a caregiver to someone with special needs or Autism? What does this all mean? What are you supposed to do? Do you feel alone? Do you need support?
I also work with families of special needs, adults, couples and the family unit.
Are you feeling confused, scared, anxious, overwhelmed, disappointed about you're going through and what it all means? Are you an expecting parent? Are you a parent to a child or to a teen? Are you stressed or overwhelmed in your marriage or relationship? Are you a parent that's overwhelmed and need help connecting with your child? Are you a parent or a caregiver to someone with special needs or Autism? What does this all mean? What are you supposed to do? Do you feel alone? Do you need support?
(626) 701-8625 View (626) 701-8625
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Melissa Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
I utilize humanistic, person-centered, family systems, and psychodynamic methods in combinations that are best suited for each individual client, couple, and/or family .
The clientele I work with come into my office with a variety of pressing life issues that are affecting their relationships. My practice is devoted to being an empathetic ear and a constructive partner in my clients' growth. I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients.
I utilize humanistic, person-centered, family systems, and psychodynamic methods in combinations that are best suited for each individual client, couple, and/or family .
The clientele I work with come into my office with a variety of pressing life issues that are affecting their relationships. My practice is devoted to being an empathetic ear and a constructive partner in my clients' growth. I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients.
(323) 312-5250 View (323) 312-5250
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Carrie N Dilley
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
In my practice, I emphasize the importance of every individual knowing that they have been understood. I am passionate about helping others know themselves better and I meet my clients wherever they are regardless of age, area of struggle, or disability. My specializations are: Neurodevelopmental Delays including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Issues, Behavioral Challenges, Impulse Control Issues, Learning Disabilities, and Regulation and Sensory Processing Disorders. I provide individual, family and group therapy, parent coaching, neuropsychological assessment, and school consultations.
In my practice, I emphasize the importance of every individual knowing that they have been understood. I am passionate about helping others know themselves better and I meet my clients wherever they are regardless of age, area of struggle, or disability. My specializations are: Neurodevelopmental Delays including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Issues, Behavioral Challenges, Impulse Control Issues, Learning Disabilities, and Regulation and Sensory Processing Disorders. I provide individual, family and group therapy, parent coaching, neuropsychological assessment, and school consultations.
(626) 539-2001 x2 View (626) 539-2001 x2
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Paula Timon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Common issues I work with are personality disorders, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family conflict, parenting, divorce and relationship issues.
The circumstances that lead you to looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, and I'm here to partner with you through the pain and uncertainty. Whether it's a child or family member you're concerned about, family conflict, or your own mental health, I can help. I have provided compassionate care for more than twenty years to children and adolescents, families, and adults in both mental health and substance abuse treatment. I've worked in community-based agencies, residential treatment and intensive outpatient programs, mental health administration, and teaching at the graduate level.
Common issues I work with are personality disorders, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family conflict, parenting, divorce and relationship issues.
The circumstances that lead you to looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, and I'm here to partner with you through the pain and uncertainty. Whether it's a child or family member you're concerned about, family conflict, or your own mental health, I can help. I have provided compassionate care for more than twenty years to children and adolescents, families, and adults in both mental health and substance abuse treatment. I've worked in community-based agencies, residential treatment and intensive outpatient programs, mental health administration, and teaching at the graduate level.
(626) 507-5013 View (626) 507-5013
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Jeannette Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Jeannette Martin, DBE, MBE, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Doctor of Bioethics practicing psychotherapy in Sierra Madre. I am Masters and Doctoral trained in Bioethics at Loyola Chicago and completed an additional Masters in Social Work and psychotherapy training at USC. I am experienced in treating depression and anxiety, grief and loss, those with chronic illness, and working with challenging family systems.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Doctor of Bioethics practicing psychotherapy in Sierra Madre. I am Masters and Doctoral trained in Bioethics at Loyola Chicago and completed an additional Masters in Social Work and psychotherapy training at USC. I am experienced in treating depression and anxiety, grief and loss, those with chronic illness, and working with challenging family systems.
(626) 466-3143 View (626) 466-3143
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Brad Stenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT
Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024  (Online Only)
I provide individual counseling, couples counseling, pre-marital counseling, marital therapy, family counseling, parent education, sex addiction counseling, and Christian counseling.
Are you wanting your relationship to get unstuck from a negative pattern of interaction? Are you and your partner feeling hopeless about your lost connection? When things like this happen it's easy for well-meaning friends to come to the rescue with ideas, but sometimes they just don't understand. Talking to a couples counselor can help. If you'd like to get started, give me a call.
I provide individual counseling, couples counseling, pre-marital counseling, marital therapy, family counseling, parent education, sex addiction counseling, and Christian counseling.
Are you wanting your relationship to get unstuck from a negative pattern of interaction? Are you and your partner feeling hopeless about your lost connection? When things like this happen it's easy for well-meaning friends to come to the rescue with ideas, but sometimes they just don't understand. Talking to a couples counselor can help. If you'd like to get started, give me a call.
(626) 325-8807 View (626) 325-8807
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Abigail Mccrea
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in empowering and teaching adolescents, adults and families that recovering from an eating disorder is possible. Additionally, I help individuals and families affected by anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and other behavioral issues learn how to build on their strengths and to develop new tools and skills needed to improve their relationships and quality of life.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in empowering and teaching adolescents, adults and families that recovering from an eating disorder is possible. Additionally, I help individuals and families affected by anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and other behavioral issues learn how to build on their strengths and to develop new tools and skills needed to improve their relationships and quality of life.
(626) 376-9980 View (626) 376-9980
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Yin Yin Lim
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Seeking help is a sign of strength. Give yourself a pat on the shoulder for wanting to start this process. Perhaps you feel stuck, anxious, worried, sad, lonely. Perhaps you feel like you are drowning in your personal life, family life, and/or professional life. A deep sense of inadequacy or void seems to be looming over you and self-doubt seems to plague your being. You simply don’t feel comfortable living in your own skin. Something in you wants to change, but you do not know how. You’ve made the effort in the past, but things are still the same.
Seeking help is a sign of strength. Give yourself a pat on the shoulder for wanting to start this process. Perhaps you feel stuck, anxious, worried, sad, lonely. Perhaps you feel like you are drowning in your personal life, family life, and/or professional life. A deep sense of inadequacy or void seems to be looming over you and self-doubt seems to plague your being. You simply don’t feel comfortable living in your own skin. Something in you wants to change, but you do not know how. You’ve made the effort in the past, but things are still the same.
(626) 774-7860 View (626) 774-7860
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Joan Hasibar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck, numb, or tired all the time? Are you having trouble focusing - on your work, family and friends, your partner, or even YOURSELF? Do you experience anger, guilt, sadness, or hopelessness? Would you like to find a way to overcome this but don't know where to begin? I believe through exploration there can be freedom, from fear, guilt, shame, doubt, and uncertainty. As with all explorations, I will be your guide to walk with you through the frustration, pain, and confusion. Regardless of what we find, I will be committed to doing it with you.
Are you feeling stuck, numb, or tired all the time? Are you having trouble focusing - on your work, family and friends, your partner, or even YOURSELF? Do you experience anger, guilt, sadness, or hopelessness? Would you like to find a way to overcome this but don't know where to begin? I believe through exploration there can be freedom, from fear, guilt, shame, doubt, and uncertainty. As with all explorations, I will be your guide to walk with you through the frustration, pain, and confusion. Regardless of what we find, I will be committed to doing it with you.
(323) 694-2024 View (323) 694-2024
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Tina Pham
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Tina, a Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor at Lumate Health, working under a licensed supervisor. I specialize in working with teens and young adults (age 12-26) suffering from problematic anxiety, OCD, and related concerns. I work collaboratively with my clients and their families to provide tailored, effective care that supports teens in developing life-long skills to master their fears and worries.
Hi, I'm Tina, a Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor at Lumate Health, working under a licensed supervisor. I specialize in working with teens and young adults (age 12-26) suffering from problematic anxiety, OCD, and related concerns. I work collaboratively with my clients and their families to provide tailored, effective care that supports teens in developing life-long skills to master their fears and worries.
(510) 281-3172 View (510) 281-3172
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Teresa Yunker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024  (Online Only)
I believe in therapeutic conversation; I am not the 'expert' on your life; you are that expert. My expertise lies in facilitating dialogue that looks at the obstacles currently blocking your preferred vision for your current and future self. My ultimate quarry is change: not just the hoped for differences you may want from your partner, your job, your family , but the changes from within that you must incorporate. The old adage really is true: you can only change yourself. Truly effective therapy happens when you are honestly ready to tackle the person in the mirror.
I believe in therapeutic conversation; I am not the 'expert' on your life; you are that expert. My expertise lies in facilitating dialogue that looks at the obstacles currently blocking your preferred vision for your current and future self. My ultimate quarry is change: not just the hoped for differences you may want from your partner, your job, your family , but the changes from within that you must incorporate. The old adage really is true: you can only change yourself. Truly effective therapy happens when you are honestly ready to tackle the person in the mirror.
(626) 935-9974 View (626) 935-9974
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Curtis Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, DMin, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Family Therapy : Special Training in Bowen Family Systems/Nonlinear Dynamic Systems Theory, Family Systems Design.
The most fascinating and important part of my job as a therapist is how to have a really good conversation. It may sound too simple, but it cuts to the heart of what to expect from therapy. Through good conversation, you experience connection and understanding. When we are understood, difficult feelings change with resulting freedoms to engage life. Trained both as a Marriage and Family therapist and a psychoanalyst, I work with complex relationship issues, divorce and blended families, depression, anxiety, addictions, men's issues, and sexual trauma recovery, and integration of psychology and faith/spirituality.
Family Therapy : Special Training in Bowen Family Systems/Nonlinear Dynamic Systems Theory, Family Systems Design.
The most fascinating and important part of my job as a therapist is how to have a really good conversation. It may sound too simple, but it cuts to the heart of what to expect from therapy. Through good conversation, you experience connection and understanding. When we are understood, difficult feelings change with resulting freedoms to engage life. Trained both as a Marriage and Family therapist and a psychoanalyst, I work with complex relationship issues, divorce and blended families, depression, anxiety, addictions, men's issues, and sexual trauma recovery, and integration of psychology and faith/spirituality.
(626) 593-9837 View (626) 593-9837
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Jessica Gillespie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
My mission is to empower those that I work with to have meaningful connections to themselves and the world around them.I specialize in supporting individuals, couples and families who are in transition - specifically, if a family member is in treatment or struggling with abuse, trauma, eating disorders or chemical dependency. It is very important to me that I respect my clients' philosophies, values and goals in therapy. As I work with a family , I'm sensitive to the experience of being invited in and I only offer solutions that fit within the family culture.
My mission is to empower those that I work with to have meaningful connections to themselves and the world around them.I specialize in supporting individuals, couples and families who are in transition - specifically, if a family member is in treatment or struggling with abuse, trauma, eating disorders or chemical dependency. It is very important to me that I respect my clients' philosophies, values and goals in therapy. As I work with a family , I'm sensitive to the experience of being invited in and I only offer solutions that fit within the family culture.
(626) 269-2812 View (626) 269-2812

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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.