Cristina Lugo EMDR Psychotherapy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

6 Endorsed

16 South Oakland Avenue, Suite 211, Pasadena, CA 91101

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Being a teen or young adult can feel scary right now. Even in these times, I believe deeply in our innate capacity to heal, grow, and transform. Society doesn’t make that process easy — we face pain, get stuck, and sometimes feel overwhelmed by the weight of it all. There is a path forward, but it’s not always easy to find. A big part of my work is helping you blaze this trail and collaborating with your success. Using a combination of warmth, mindfulness, brain/body science, creativity and sharing knowledge, I help keep your process moving toward building the life you want.

Over the past 15 years, I’ve specialized in working with teens, young adults in their 20s and 30s, and those navigating life transitions, identity, trauma, or relational challenges. This life stage can feel intense— you're shaping your career, defining your values, and building relationships that matter. I'm also an EMDR Certified Therapist.

As a Puerto Rican-American, I bring a culturally responsive, decolonial lens to this work. I understand that our struggles aren’t just internal — they’re shaped by larger systems that impact how we live, relate, and find belonging. If you're navigating second-generation or multicultural identity, I've got you.

Call or Email Cristina Lugo EMDR Psychotherapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (626) 314-6932

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Cristina Lugo Psychotherapy

16 South Oakland Avenue

Suite 211

Pasadena, CA 91101 map

(626) 314-6932

I am offering in-person individual and group therapy as well as virtual individual therapy.

I specialize in Adolescent girls, 20's and 30's adults and Anxiety

$215 Per Session

I see individuals, families and groups

Let's Connect (626) 314-6932

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Cristina Lugo Psychotherapy

16 South Oakland Avenue

Suite 211

Pasadena, CA 91101 map

(626) 314-6932

I am offering in-person individual and group therapy as well as virtual individual therapy.

I specialize in Adolescent girls, 20's and 30's adults and Anxiety

$215 Per Session

I see individuals, families and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $215
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

Let me know if you are in need of sliding scale at this time.

Cristina Lugo EMDR Psychotherapy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 314-6932

Let me know if you are in need of sliding scale at this time.

Cristina Lugo EMDR Psychotherapy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 314-6932

Qualifications

Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Cristina Lugo

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 71254 Cristina Lugo

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 15 years

Attended Virginia Commonwealth University, Masters in Social Work, Graduated 2010

Additional Credentials

Licensed by State of California / 71254

Certificate from EMDRIA 2025

I am an EMDR Certified Therapist and also trained in expressive arts and mindful self-compassion.

Cristina Lugo EMDR Psychotherapy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 314-6932

I am an EMDR Certified Therapist and also trained in expressive arts and mindful self-compassion.

Cristina Lugo EMDR Psychotherapy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 314-6932

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Adolescent girls
20's and 30's adults
Anxiety

Expertise

Bisexual
Coping Skills
Depression
Education and Learning Disabilities
Family Conflict
Intellectual Disability
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Peer Relationships
Psychosis
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Thinking Disorders
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I specialize in adolescent girls and often work with them into young adulthood. I also love supporting 20's and 30's adults. I specialize in EMDR treatment, ACT and expressive art therapy to create a unique and engaging in person experience.

Cristina Lugo EMDR Psychotherapy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 314-6932

Cristina Lugo EMDR Psychotherapy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 314-6932

6 Endorsements

Monica D Valdivia Aguilar

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Vicki Chiang

Psychologist, PsyD

Hilary Deckard Healy

Marriage & Family Therapist

Brittany Fella

Marriage & Family Therapist

Cristina is progressive and up to date with the challenges of this generation of teens. Teens find her approachable and relatable. She has advanced training in assisting with processing trauma. I highly recommend reaching out to her.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Art Therapy
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Eclectic
EMDR
Expressive Arts
Family Systems
Feminist
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I am an EMDR Certified Therapist informed in IFS, mindfulness and expressive arts therapy. I am especially skilled in working with young women, nonbinary youth and teens and their families.

Cristina Lugo EMDR Psychotherapy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 314-6932

I am an EMDR Certified Therapist informed in IFS, mindfulness and expressive arts therapy. I am especially skilled in working with young women, nonbinary youth and teens and their families.

Cristina Lugo EMDR Psychotherapy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 314-6932

Groups

Thrive Together Teen Group

Hosted by

Cristina Lugo

This therapeutic group for high school girls and nonbinary youth has been running for the last five years as a lively and warm support circle. This is a weekly, in person 60 minute therapy group that accepts teens between 9th and 12th grade and caps at six members. We run year-round and accept new members on a rolling basis. Thrive Together is built upon the principles of fostering self-compassion, community, empathy, resilience and developing peer support. We celebrate and honor our relationships with each other, steps toward growth and the healthy navigation of high school.

Expertise

Anxiety

Depression

Peer Relationships

Age

Teen

Session Cost

$70-$90

Group Meets

Every Wed 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Location

Cristina Lugo Psychotherapy

16 S Oakland Ave

Suite 211

Pasadena, CA 91101

Email Cristina Lugo about this group or call - (626) 314-6932

Thrive Together Teen Group NEW

Hosted by

Cristina Lugo

Introducing a brand new group based on the popular Thrive Together group that has been running for the past five years on Wednesdays! This new group is still for high school girls and nonbinary youth. We'll meet weekly, in person, year round and accept teens between 9th and 12th grade and cap at six members. Thrive Together is built upon the principles of fostering friendship skills, community, empathy, resilience and developing peer support. We celebrate and honor relationships with each other, steps toward growth and the healthy navigation of high school. Reach out to join the launch list!

Expertise

Anxiety

Depression

Peer Relationships

Age

Teen

Session Cost

$70-$90

Group Meets

Every Thu 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Location

16 South Oakland Avenue

Suite 211

Pasadena, CA 91101

Email Cristina Lugo about this group or call - (626) 314-6932

Location

Primary Location

Cristina Lugo Psychotherapy

16 South Oakland Avenue

Suite 211

Pasadena, CA 91101

(626) 314-6932

Email us

Website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Los Angeles

Zips

Neighborhoods

I am offering in-person individual and group therapy as well as virtual individual therapy.

Cristina Lugo EMDR Psychotherapy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call for a free consultation now - (626) 314-6932

I am offering in-person individual and group therapy as well as virtual individual therapy.

Cristina Lugo EMDR Psychotherapy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call for a free consultation now - (626) 314-6932