Christian Counseling Therapists in Pasadena, CA

*Accepting Clients* Have you been feeling mentally, emotionally and/or spiritually "stuck" ? Well I can guarantee that you aren't the only one! I am aware of the difficulties and stressors that you may be experiencing as you seek professional help to join you on this healing journey. I am passionate about helping individuals who may be struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and life transitions. I also find joy in working with couples who may be dealing with communication issues, supporting each other through their childhood traumas, as well as conflict resolutions.

My name is Krista and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker focused on Christian counseling utilizing Biblical principles. I am passionate about helping clients learn and apply healthy skills to work through difficult situations. Often thoughts and beliefs are overwhelming, interfering with daily activities and inhibiting positive relationships with others. I integrate scripture and practical tools to help clients work towards freedom from oppressive thinking patterns, improve relationships, and help foster hope.

You're here for a reason. Something inside you knows the way you’re living can be better. Together, we’ll uncover what that better is and explore ways to live with more authenticity and fulfillment. I specialize in the areas of addiction, anxiety, and ADD / ADHD. I also do significant work with clients experiencing attachment issues and trauma / PTSD using TF-CBT and EMDR.

Do you want a deeper sense of connection or a greater sense of purpose in life? You may be dealing with stress, fear, marriage issues, dating difficulties, confusion, life transitions, low self worth, career direction, or something else impacting your life and relationships. You might have a mistrust of men or women based on past, hurtful experiences. You are not alone. Imagine yourself living with greater peace, freedom, trust, creativity, courage, and empowering love. Getting you there is my specialty. I offer professional counseling, life coaching, and spiritual direction for individuals, couples, children, and families.

Stepfamilies & Blended Families are the fastest growing families in the United States! With your blended family comes many opportunities to grow and learn about each other, but also may come with high-conflict former relationships/divorce(s), co-parenting issues, and other trials. I am here to help with the unique blending that occurs pre-marriage, post-marriage, and certainly when families are not blending so easily. I want your family to not only survive, but thrive!

I am a bilingual Spanish speaking therapist devoted to providing a safe space for people to share openly. My desire is to instill hope by helping people cope with the tough moments in life. Over the years, I’ve gained experience working with adults, adolescents, and children struggling with challenges such as relationship/marital problems, depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems.

You're tired of the emotional barriers that keep you from enjoying your relationships, work, and social activities. Sometimes you wonder why you reacted so intensely to someone or something and you wish you could control your reaction. You're not afraid of digging deep and facing your feelings, but you just don't know how.

I am passionate about helping women to truly thrive and find meaning in life. Being a woman is hard and often comes with many expectations. There’s pressure to have a successful career and healthy relationships, to be a good mom, to look put together, to be physically/emotionally healthy... Many of the women I work with find themselves feeling stressed and overwhelmed to the point that their physical and mental health may suffer. Maybe this sounds like you. You want to look inward, find healing and regain a sense of control. You want to develop tools to manage your mental load and move out of survival mode. You want to hope again.

My passion is conducting therapy with Asians, both immigrants and Asian-Americans. As a Taiwanese-American therapist, I am well-versed in the family dynamics of Asian culture. I am also experienced in dealing with parent-child conflicts between first-generation Chinese parents and their westernized second-generation teenagers and adult children. My work centers on helping parents and children recognize their cultural differences in order to better understand one another and maintain healthy relationships. Sessions may be in either Mandarin and English.

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 struggling with anxiety that keeps you up at night? Are you stressed about an important relationship in your life? Perhaps you've been experiencing social anxiety, panic attacks, or fear about your future and you're feeling stuck. With extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families, and teens, I embrace every client with a multiculturally informed, strengths-based approach. I’m an active therapist that will encourage, kindly challenge, and help you to truly grow in our work together. It would be my honor to support you.

I primarily work with leaders and their family members to find healthy work/life rhythms, manage stress, heal from trauma, and develop strategies for health. As a pastor and licensed clinical psychologist (PSY35006), I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and children who are facing varying challenges in life to find pathways through pain and into healing, growth, and vitality.

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.

Does this describe you: "I'm running on empty and living a frazzled life. I feel like I'm in survival mode." The process of exploring your inner life (the unresolved traumas, as well as the resiliency that has helped you survive) creates opportunities for you to heal. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). As Viktor Frankl wrote, "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." We can rewire our brains and reprocess our past traumas using EMDR. I am currently providing EMDR via Zoom. Yes, this is possible, and it works.

Better - that's what you want; to be better, do better, and feel better. My goal is to help you get to your "better". You may feel alone with your experience or that no one would understand what you've been through - you may not even understand it yourself. But trust me when I say that you are not alone, and you CAN reach your goal! Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you have been down this road before, I can help you to heal mentally and emotionally, to learn how to have a better relationship with yourself and others, and to develop the insight to reach your greatest potential.

"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." -Mahatma Gandhi. Stress, anxiety, interpersonal relationships issues, life transitions, low self-esteem and depression can all contribute to disharmony to our lives. I personalize different therapy models to cater to my client's individual needs to support the healing process and improve balance in their lives despite the circumstances.

Hello, and welcome to Palms of Peace Center! My name is Jenny and I'm a licensed clinical social worker in the state of California! With over 14 years of experience in working with a diverse clientele in non-profit, governmental and private practice settings, I am passionate and specializes in helping individuals with their traumatic experiences and memories, while also integrating Christian faith based approach to the room, as I firmly believe the power of healing is combination of spirituality and evidence-based techniques.

I enjoy working with people of all ages facing various kinds of transition. Each new phase of life brings somewhat predictable changes, and then there are other changes that cause us to adapt and grow in somewhat unpredictable ways. Whatever you're facing, my goal is to work with you to find unique strengths and creative solutions that allow you to thrive in the midst of change.

You are not alone. At any given time, you may find it difficult to make sense of where you are in life or in your relationships. You may feel weighed down in a cycle that’s taking over your daily activities and interactions. The fact is, your struggle is real and relatable. So, the question is, where would you be if you weren’t experiencing this issue?