Infertility Therapists in South Pasadena, CA

Therapy offers a space to slow down and reflect on challenges, but also on successes and values. My approach is goal oriented and collaborative and we may pull from several evidence based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, & EMDR. I am additionally influenced by Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory and Somatic (body) approaches. No one situation or individual is identical and I believe therapy should be tailored to your specific needs. Together we can explore your past, feel more present and create hope for the future. I work well with people who have a sense of humor & motivation to grow.

I have spent my career working with couples and women experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression - and helping them to build healthier relationships and work on common painful issues. These include: infidelity, trauma, transition to parenthood, perinatal concerns, infertility , sexual problems, difficulty communicating, past sexual abuse, and other stressors. Many of my clients are high achieving professionals in entertainment, art, law, finance, medicine, and sport that have challenges juggling identities at work, at home, or in love.

Infertility is a journey that no one signed up for. For those who want children, it’s simply devastating to be unable to expand your family as planned, while others around you move forward with their lives. Yet 1 in 8 couples experience infertility and many others experience barriers—systemic, financial, and biological—to pursuing their family-building dreams. In my practice, I specialize in issues related to fertility (delayed parenthood, egg-freezing, pregnancy loss, donor-conception, surrogacy, IVF, and other forms of family-building). I understand the intense stress these issues can place on your relationships and mental health.

My intention is to help clients have healthy, fulfilling relationships with themselves and the people in their lives. I work to gain your trust and be your ally as you take on the challenges life places before you. Paramount to this therapeutic collaboration is empathy for your feelings and compassion for your unique life experiences. Our work together will have respect, gentleness and consideration as you search for the meaningful, integrated life you deserve. It's your process, whether you're struggling to find your way back to the life you enjoy, or discovering a life you want to live.

Does your life feel out of sync with who you are? Would you like to feel more content? Let's explore together with curiosity and an eye towards developing a life that fits better. Would you like more harmony in your relationships? We can start to understand what challenges you encounter and how to work through them. You may be living with ideas about yourself that aren't necessarily "true", but based on stories you've been told and internalized from a young age. It is possible to learn about yourself and what you want, and by doing so you can live more honestly, make choices, and not react from a place that feels outdated.

My name is Jacqueline Woods and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and the founder of Pacific Trauma Treatment Center. I have 20 years of experience in providing mental health services to the community and I treat adults, adolescents, children, and military veterans in my practice. I specialize in the treatment of PTSD and other anxiety disorders, such as specific and general phobias, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I also treat various depressive and mood disorders, bereavement, relationship problems, adjustment and phase of life concerns, anger management, and chronic pain.

I believe that seeking professional help is a strength and not a weakness. I value individuals for who they are, and I appreciate their pain and struggle. I make every effort to understand my client's needs, and I make it a priority to meet with my clients at their starting point. Along the way, I do my best to provide my clients with safe and healthy environment.

I work with adults and couples from a relational and insight orientation. Because every person is unique, I tailor an approach to each client’s immediate and long-term life goals. I work with clients to help them develop autonomy and self-worth, to improve relationships, and to love, work, and play more freely. I practiced as a litigator for 13 years at a large global law firm and bring an informed perspective to treatment.

I provide individual adult therapy and work with high functioning adults from all walks of life, who have come to realize they want to make positive change in their lives. I believe the core of the work is in developing a real relationship that is built on trust, as well as genuine and authentic moments of understanding that can help push people towards the change they are looking for.

Most people need help at various times in their lives navigating difficult experiences. My approach is collaborative, action-oriented and positive with individuals and couples. When relevant, I incorporate somatic (body) approaches, including EMDR and brainspotting modalities to working with anxiety and trauma. My practice also includes the option of "walking and talking" outdoors. I am influenced by IFS / IFIO ("parts work"), self compassion, feminist, and polyvagal approaches. I look forward to hearing from you so we can connect more deeply with the past and address your barriers to well being and a more coherent integrated self.

I help people along their path to self understanding and healing during periods of emotional crisis as well as long-term self inquiry. Many, though not all, of the people I see are highly sensitive and empathic, and struggle to feel a sense of belonging within their families of origin and relationships. Together, we relate with internal images, landscapes of thought and emotion to deepen your relationship with psyche in a process of coming home to yourself. As you connect with your inner compass, soulful insights tend to emerge and offer profound relief along the way.

All therapy sessions are held virtually. For more information visit Tana DeSouza.com. I Have been working in the community for over 20 years. My clients are individual adults and couples often experiencing depression, anxiety, work or life stress, and relationship challenges. I am LGBTQ+ affirming. As a therapist, I am very interactive, warm, nonjudgmental and confident in my abilities. I often say that the most courageous people I have ever met are the ones who walk through my office door. Asking for help in a time of need takes great strength and vulnerability. (You can find me on Instagram & TikTok @tanadoestherapy).

Therapy is an opportunity to rediscover what it feels like to be at home in yourself. It is a process of making the road by walking—of taking step after step to explore your experiences, beliefs, inner knowing, pain and hope in order to create a more meaningful and authentic life. My aim is to support you on this path through grounded presence, honesty and deep care.

We are all a work-in-progress, capable of change at any age. Are you hitting a wall with pandemic-related stress? Curious about making a career shift? Struggling with grief? Longing to strengthen your relationship? Wishing you could be more confident? Trying to adjust to changes? Feeling burnt out from caregiving pressures? Longing for some insight? Needing tools to help with anxiety and depression? Wanting accountability with goals and healthy habits? Each new day offers another opportunity to learn, grow, and become who we want to be. You don't have to do it alone. Therapy can help with this process.

Something isn't quite right lately! Things feel off and it's time for a change. Whether it's creatively rebooting, overcoming imposter syndrome, feeling more resilient, or navigating a new transition there's a way to change the patterns that aren't working anymore. When stress hits or we feel stuck we tend to revisit coping that doesn't serve us well. We may feel motivated to change, but lost as to the next steps. I work collaboratively with clients who are curious about their struggles and eager to collaboratively problem solve. We work together to uncover the patterns that aren't working anymore and explore solutions.

The reason you're here is because you want a change in your life, but haven't been able to do it alone! I want to help you reach that goal, and live life from a place of authenticity and wholeness. I provide a safe relationship in which to explore the aspects of yourself, recognize your strengths, and also what is holding you back. My style of therapy isn't passive listening. It is active and engaged, creative, and also challenging but inspiring. If you're ready to do the work, I'm ready to partner with you!