Desi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (323) 677-4020
Available both in-person and online
1401 Fair Oaks Avenue South Pasadena, CA 91030
Are you feeling lost in the beautiful chaos of parenthood? Perhaps the person you were before having children feels like a distant memory, or the "new normal" after a divorce or major life change doesn't feel normal at all. As a new mom, you might be struggling with persistent sadness, anxiety, or guilt that feels heavier than the "baby blues"—an uncomfortable but familiar feeling whispering that you're a "bad mom.” You convinced yourself you’re supposed to hold it all together, while quietly struggling on the inside. I am glad you found me as you don’t have to go through this alone.
My heart is especially drawn to moms who are doing everything "right" but still feel like they're drowning. I also work with women navigating divorce, major life transitions, and the layered experience of building a life between cultures — because as an immigrant myself, I know how much it matters to feel truly understood.
In our sessions, I might use EMDR to help process a difficult memory, or might encourage you to slow down and talk about the moment your patience ran out with your toddler or your partner, and what that's really about. There's no one-size-fits-all. I’ll meet you where you are, without judgment.
Call or Email Desi Belizarova now for a free 15 minute consultation - (323) 677-4020
Let's Connect (323) 677-4020
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- Medi-Cal (Health Net)
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Desi Belizarova
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 677-4020
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 146340 Supervised by Miriam Bermudez (California / 45636) Desi Belizarova
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Touro University Worldwide, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2024
- Certificate from The Institute for Creative Mindfulness EMDR training Part I and Part II 2024
- Certificate from Trauma Resource Institute CRM (Community Resiliency Model) 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Desi Belizarova
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 677-4020
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Women's Issues
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
Desi Belizarova
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 677-4020
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Bulgarian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Bulgarian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Desi Belizarova
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 677-4020
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Desi Belizarova
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (323) 677-4020