In Person Therapists in South Pasadena, CA
Heather Simons
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
I work with clients who are struggling with a variety of difficult life experiences and who are interested in feeling more comfortable, aware, and aligned in their bodies and in the world. I support adults, adolescents, and couples as they move through major life transitions and encounter feelings of shame, grief, anxiety, fear, depression, and low self-esteem. Together, we follow what feels significant, shine a light on well-worn patterns, and gently experiment with new ways of relating to self and others.
I work with clients who are struggling with a variety of difficult life experiences and who are interested in feeling more comfortable, aware, and aligned in their bodies and in the world. I support adults, adolescents, and couples as they move through major life transitions and encounter feelings of shame, grief, anxiety, fear, depression, and low self-esteem. Together, we follow what feels significant, shine a light on well-worn patterns, and gently experiment with new ways of relating to self and others.
Richard Estrada
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Your path may have become difficult to navigate or there may be things that you are challenged with in your life. We can all benefit from help but asking for help sometimes can be difficult. Together we can work to uncover and discover a deeper, more aware and authentic self. There are solutions to the problems or challenges you are facing. As a therapist, I have several years experience working with individuals and family members affected by addictive patterns, substance use and abuse, depression, anxiety and trauma. I also have experience working with couples or individuals dealing with various marital/relationship challenges.
Your path may have become difficult to navigate or there may be things that you are challenged with in your life. We can all benefit from help but asking for help sometimes can be difficult. Together we can work to uncover and discover a deeper, more aware and authentic self. There are solutions to the problems or challenges you are facing. As a therapist, I have several years experience working with individuals and family members affected by addictive patterns, substance use and abuse, depression, anxiety and trauma. I also have experience working with couples or individuals dealing with various marital/relationship challenges.
Whether you feel unfulfilled in your career, relationships, or use substances, food, or sex to cope with uncomfortable feelings, therapy can assist you in gaining valuable insights and facilitate lasting change. If you are in a relationship that is in distress, therapy can greatly improve your connection. I help couples become open, mutually attuned and responsive to each other in order to re-establish their emotional connection. With this emotional connection restored, couples can heal a distressed relationship, revitalize a tired one, and possibly rescue one gone awry.
Whether you feel unfulfilled in your career, relationships, or use substances, food, or sex to cope with uncomfortable feelings, therapy can assist you in gaining valuable insights and facilitate lasting change. If you are in a relationship that is in distress, therapy can greatly improve your connection. I help couples become open, mutually attuned and responsive to each other in order to re-establish their emotional connection. With this emotional connection restored, couples can heal a distressed relationship, revitalize a tired one, and possibly rescue one gone awry.
Emotional and physical trauma, when unresolved, can leave us feeling alone, misunderstood, disconnected and sometimes shamed. It can keep us from forming the relationships we seek and alienate us from the intimacy we might desire. In a non-judgmental way, I engage my clients to help them find meaning and growth through a combination of deep understanding and emotional presence. My approach is attachment-based and focuses on attunement and self-acceptance. When working with couples as well as individuals, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Emotional and physical trauma, when unresolved, can leave us feeling alone, misunderstood, disconnected and sometimes shamed. It can keep us from forming the relationships we seek and alienate us from the intimacy we might desire. In a non-judgmental way, I engage my clients to help them find meaning and growth through a combination of deep understanding and emotional presence. My approach is attachment-based and focuses on attunement and self-acceptance. When working with couples as well as individuals, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
THANK YOU FOR INQUIRING ABOUT MY PRACTICE AND VISITING MY PROFILE. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM CURRENTLY ONLY PROVIDING TELE-HEALTH SERVICES. Whether you've been in therapy before or this is your first time - seeking assistance and choosing a therapist who is a good match is the first step to improving your quality of life. I offer free telephone consultations to answer your questions, ease your concerns, get a better understanding of your needs, and to determine whether we will be a good fit. I'm committed to helping you improve your life in all areas so that you may have a better/more rewarding quality of life.
THANK YOU FOR INQUIRING ABOUT MY PRACTICE AND VISITING MY PROFILE. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM CURRENTLY ONLY PROVIDING TELE-HEALTH SERVICES. Whether you've been in therapy before or this is your first time - seeking assistance and choosing a therapist who is a good match is the first step to improving your quality of life. I offer free telephone consultations to answer your questions, ease your concerns, get a better understanding of your needs, and to determine whether we will be a good fit. I'm committed to helping you improve your life in all areas so that you may have a better/more rewarding quality of life.
Allison Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Welcome. I offer compassionate therapy that helps you disentangle your thoughts and get grounded in your body. I often work with people navigating the transition to parenthood, especially in the context of difficult relationships with their bodies, or with their own parents. I also have special insight into the needs of writers, performers and artists who are struggling to balance their creative practice with their relationships and mental health. My practice is informed by my values, and is non-pathologizing, LGBTQ+ affirming, and aligned with Health at Every Size.
Welcome. I offer compassionate therapy that helps you disentangle your thoughts and get grounded in your body. I often work with people navigating the transition to parenthood, especially in the context of difficult relationships with their bodies, or with their own parents. I also have special insight into the needs of writers, performers and artists who are struggling to balance their creative practice with their relationships and mental health. My practice is informed by my values, and is non-pathologizing, LGBTQ+ affirming, and aligned with Health at Every Size.
Holly A. Freeling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Are you ready to take the next step toward changing your life? As a dynamic and innovative therapist, I blend research-driven techniques with creative strategies to accelerate your progress. My approach is personal, energetic, and empathetic, ensuring you feel supported as you share your thoughts and feelings in complete confidence. I’ll clearly explain each step of our process, empowering you to use tools effectively and see faster results. Together, we’ll cultivate a genuine and meaningful therapeutic relationship to help you achieve your goals.
Are you ready to take the next step toward changing your life? As a dynamic and innovative therapist, I blend research-driven techniques with creative strategies to accelerate your progress. My approach is personal, energetic, and empathetic, ensuring you feel supported as you share your thoughts and feelings in complete confidence. I’ll clearly explain each step of our process, empowering you to use tools effectively and see faster results. Together, we’ll cultivate a genuine and meaningful therapeutic relationship to help you achieve your goals.
I am a psychedelic therapist and the Co-Founder of The Ketamine Providers Network with Dr Mark Shortt, a full service online ketamine clinic serving patients in CA. I received training for this work as a 2017 cohort member in the Certificate In Psychedelic Therapies & Research Program at The California Institute of Integral Studies and additional ketamine-specific training through Field Trip Health. When used appropriately, ketamine (a potent, legal psychedelic medicine) has shown to be remarkably effective in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD and addictions. It can also catalyze profound personal growth and transformation.
I am a psychedelic therapist and the Co-Founder of The Ketamine Providers Network with Dr Mark Shortt, a full service online ketamine clinic serving patients in CA. I received training for this work as a 2017 cohort member in the Certificate In Psychedelic Therapies & Research Program at The California Institute of Integral Studies and additional ketamine-specific training through Field Trip Health. When used appropriately, ketamine (a potent, legal psychedelic medicine) has shown to be remarkably effective in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD and addictions. It can also catalyze profound personal growth and transformation.
We are a result of every single experience in life, good or bad. Over the course of a lifetime, we developed habits and perspectives that helped us to cope with suffering. However, when those old methods no longer serve, it is time to let another person to walk alongside in order to examine and discover new ways for dealing with life's challenges. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental and empathetic environment that fosters self reflection in order to encourage personal transformation and learning what works for you. Taking the first step might be difficult, but you will be glad you did it. Hablo Espa˜ñol.
We are a result of every single experience in life, good or bad. Over the course of a lifetime, we developed habits and perspectives that helped us to cope with suffering. However, when those old methods no longer serve, it is time to let another person to walk alongside in order to examine and discover new ways for dealing with life's challenges. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental and empathetic environment that fosters self reflection in order to encourage personal transformation and learning what works for you. Taking the first step might be difficult, but you will be glad you did it. Hablo Espa˜ñol.
Mady Snyder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
My office is a place where you can feel safe and supported while processing the challenges you experience in day to day life. In our work together, you will discover more about yourself and who you are in light of your life experiences. I am compassionate and understanding, and will work to build a relationship in which there is room for you to feel safely challenged and supported. I create a collaborative environment that invites you into the therapeutic process. I work with individuals across the lifespan, couples, and families, and I specialize in working with Neurodivergent folks.
My office is a place where you can feel safe and supported while processing the challenges you experience in day to day life. In our work together, you will discover more about yourself and who you are in light of your life experiences. I am compassionate and understanding, and will work to build a relationship in which there is room for you to feel safely challenged and supported. I create a collaborative environment that invites you into the therapeutic process. I work with individuals across the lifespan, couples, and families, and I specialize in working with Neurodivergent folks.
Kimberly C Wong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
I believe creating safety within a non-judgmental environment is crucial to begin the journey of self-exploration, recovery and healing. Each person has their own unique set of beliefs, experiences and needs. Working together, we identify the goals and direction of therapy. In my work with individuals and couples I use a feminist, empowerment-focused and collaborative approach. As a guide in my clients' journeys, I help clients face their challenges and find ways to move through them. I know the path can be difficult at times, and I look forward to working with those ready to explore those next steps.
I believe creating safety within a non-judgmental environment is crucial to begin the journey of self-exploration, recovery and healing. Each person has their own unique set of beliefs, experiences and needs. Working together, we identify the goals and direction of therapy. In my work with individuals and couples I use a feminist, empowerment-focused and collaborative approach. As a guide in my clients' journeys, I help clients face their challenges and find ways to move through them. I know the path can be difficult at times, and I look forward to working with those ready to explore those next steps.
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As a clinical neuropsychologist, I specialize in the assessment of children and young adults when families have cognitive, behavioral, or educational concerns. The goal of the assessment process is to create a detailed learning profile and care plan to meet the unique needs of each child and family. I believe in treating the whole child, addressing cognitive and social-emotional aspects of their development. My holistic approach ensures that your child receives the most comprehensive care available.
As a clinical neuropsychologist, I specialize in the assessment of children and young adults when families have cognitive, behavioral, or educational concerns. The goal of the assessment process is to create a detailed learning profile and care plan to meet the unique needs of each child and family. I believe in treating the whole child, addressing cognitive and social-emotional aspects of their development. My holistic approach ensures that your child receives the most comprehensive care available.
Have you lost someone dear and struggling with feelings of despair or emptiness? Are you constantly fighting with your spouse/family member and feeling angry, helpless or depressed? Are you ready to explore and process unresolved trauma from the past so you can move forward and live more peacefully? Do you work in a highly stressful environment such as medical field and feeling exhausted or burned-out? Do you feel anxiety around people/place and want to overcome your nervousness? Are you going through a divorce, considering career change or recently graduated and need transitional support so you can find a better direction in life?
Have you lost someone dear and struggling with feelings of despair or emptiness? Are you constantly fighting with your spouse/family member and feeling angry, helpless or depressed? Are you ready to explore and process unresolved trauma from the past so you can move forward and live more peacefully? Do you work in a highly stressful environment such as medical field and feeling exhausted or burned-out? Do you feel anxiety around people/place and want to overcome your nervousness? Are you going through a divorce, considering career change or recently graduated and need transitional support so you can find a better direction in life?
I am honored that people come to share and trust me with their personal stories. During my 30+ years helping men and women in all the many challenging phases of life, I continue to be fascinated by the many ways in which your life can unfold. As each person's life unfolds in a unique way, no two stories are the same. I'd like to hear your story, and as I understand how and why you struggle today, I can help you.
I am honored that people come to share and trust me with their personal stories. During my 30+ years helping men and women in all the many challenging phases of life, I continue to be fascinated by the many ways in which your life can unfold. As each person's life unfolds in a unique way, no two stories are the same. I'd like to hear your story, and as I understand how and why you struggle today, I can help you.
Moira-Cecily (Cissy) Brady-Rogers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, IHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Do you feel overwhelmed by current challenges? Are you plagued with shame, guilt, resentment or fear related to the past? Anxiety and depression, destructive coping behaviors, and unresolvable intimacy issues all reflect something of our struggle to love and be loved. When our need for tools to manage the difficulties of life weren't adequately met in early childhood, disordered states and destructive patterns help us cope with unaddressed emotions. You don't need to continue suffering alone. I provide a supportive, collaborative, non-judgmental space for healing and growth.
Do you feel overwhelmed by current challenges? Are you plagued with shame, guilt, resentment or fear related to the past? Anxiety and depression, destructive coping behaviors, and unresolvable intimacy issues all reflect something of our struggle to love and be loved. When our need for tools to manage the difficulties of life weren't adequately met in early childhood, disordered states and destructive patterns help us cope with unaddressed emotions. You don't need to continue suffering alone. I provide a supportive, collaborative, non-judgmental space for healing and growth.
Alexandra Gaty
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples as they navigate anxiety, life transitions, and personal transformation, with a focus on college students, new parents, and artists. My approach promotes healing through mind and body, drawing on a range of experience working with trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety symptoms. Together, we can explore the nuances of your thoughts, relationships, and past experiences to understand how they shape your present. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space to deepen self-awareness and create meaningful, lasting change.
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples as they navigate anxiety, life transitions, and personal transformation, with a focus on college students, new parents, and artists. My approach promotes healing through mind and body, drawing on a range of experience working with trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety symptoms. Together, we can explore the nuances of your thoughts, relationships, and past experiences to understand how they shape your present. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space to deepen self-awareness and create meaningful, lasting change.
Courage is a powerful virtue. In fact, Maya Angelou claimed that courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently. I am passionate about supporting those finding the courage to do the hard things, whilst also healing the inner child. Lifelong growth, healing one's relationship with food and self, and providing a safe and comfortable space to explore are things I strive for in my sessions. I am direct, yet warm, empathy driven, collaborative, and curious - I truly just want to see you thrive and prosper through the therapeutic experience!
Courage is a powerful virtue. In fact, Maya Angelou claimed that courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently. I am passionate about supporting those finding the courage to do the hard things, whilst also healing the inner child. Lifelong growth, healing one's relationship with food and self, and providing a safe and comfortable space to explore are things I strive for in my sessions. I am direct, yet warm, empathy driven, collaborative, and curious - I truly just want to see you thrive and prosper through the therapeutic experience!
Shari D Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Have you reached a crossroads? Are you seeking new tools to make meaningful decisions consistent with where you are now? Perhaps you are experiencing challenges in relationships, grief and loss, or you just feel the desire to become more of who you want be. You know change is necessary, but “knowing” is usually not enough to make lasting change. Exploring obstacles to your wellbeing while developing new tools for transmuting them can greatly enhance your sense of self, the quality of your relationships, and fortify your vision for the future.
Have you reached a crossroads? Are you seeking new tools to make meaningful decisions consistent with where you are now? Perhaps you are experiencing challenges in relationships, grief and loss, or you just feel the desire to become more of who you want be. You know change is necessary, but “knowing” is usually not enough to make lasting change. Exploring obstacles to your wellbeing while developing new tools for transmuting them can greatly enhance your sense of self, the quality of your relationships, and fortify your vision for the future.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience who specializes in helping families cope with divorce. I also treat trauma victims from the perspective of helping them put the trauma within the narrative of their life, and understanding its' impact. It's important to understand the blueprint that is laid down early in our lives, and how we continue to operate consciously and unconsciously off that blueprint. Cultural differences on many levels are very important to understand and address in therapy. I work with children as well as adults.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience who specializes in helping families cope with divorce. I also treat trauma victims from the perspective of helping them put the trauma within the narrative of their life, and understanding its' impact. It's important to understand the blueprint that is laid down early in our lives, and how we continue to operate consciously and unconsciously off that blueprint. Cultural differences on many levels are very important to understand and address in therapy. I work with children as well as adults.
Are you navigating the complexities of trauma and seeking a compassionate guide to support you along the way? With over 20 years of dedicated experience in trauma recovery, research, and therapeutic services, I bring a wealth of expertise to my practice. From surviving chronic abuse and neglect in childhood, sexual abuse, physical abuse, having a mentally ill parent, or experiencing abandonment, I'm here to walk alongside you on your path to healing. The road to recovery for individuals facing complex PTSD is often marked by distinct challenges.
Are you navigating the complexities of trauma and seeking a compassionate guide to support you along the way? With over 20 years of dedicated experience in trauma recovery, research, and therapeutic services, I bring a wealth of expertise to my practice. From surviving chronic abuse and neglect in childhood, sexual abuse, physical abuse, having a mentally ill parent, or experiencing abandonment, I'm here to walk alongside you on your path to healing. The road to recovery for individuals facing complex PTSD is often marked by distinct challenges.
