Female Therapists in 91114
Laura Robinson Harbert
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91114 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I see psychotherapy as an emotionally reparative relationship. We are hurt by people, and we are healed by people as well. After over 35 years of this privilege of helping others explore the issues that have created barriers to their experience of a full and flourishing life, I have learned that human beings are amazingly resilient, and they can heal and grow and experience new beginnings. We are never limited by our past, but we sometimes need help figuring out how to accept and work through the grief and disappointments of our past before we can create new patterns of health and connection.
I see psychotherapy as an emotionally reparative relationship. We are hurt by people, and we are healed by people as well. After over 35 years of this privilege of helping others explore the issues that have created barriers to their experience of a full and flourishing life, I have learned that human beings are amazingly resilient, and they can heal and grow and experience new beginnings. We are never limited by our past, but we sometimes need help figuring out how to accept and work through the grief and disappointments of our past before we can create new patterns of health and connection.
Marissa Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91114 (Online Only)
My name is Marissa and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I am bilingual in Spanish. I see individuals or couples remotely. I understand most people have a busy schedule and I try to accommodate your schedule with mine. Going to therapy is sometimes not your first choice and it might be hard to talk to a stranger. Therapy is your time to say whatever you are feeling and my job is to validate you so you feel heard. Welcome to your corner.
My name is Marissa and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I am bilingual in Spanish. I see individuals or couples remotely. I understand most people have a busy schedule and I try to accommodate your schedule with mine. Going to therapy is sometimes not your first choice and it might be hard to talk to a stranger. Therapy is your time to say whatever you are feeling and my job is to validate you so you feel heard. Welcome to your corner.
Carrie Grubisic - Pregnancy Postpartum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91114 (Online Only)
You’re a new mom who has gone through something traumatic but is expected to put your needs aside and give every ounce of yourself to your tiny human(s). You feel completely lost in the mix and invisible. You’re not even sure who you are anymore or where you start and stop. You love your baby, and you feel suffocated too. You feel guilty that you feel so empty…really, you feel guilty for everything. You feel on edge, worried, and super scattered. You are shocked at the rage you feel by the unfair load you are tasked with. You’re not asking for much! Just a moment, a breath, some space, some clarity.
You’re a new mom who has gone through something traumatic but is expected to put your needs aside and give every ounce of yourself to your tiny human(s). You feel completely lost in the mix and invisible. You’re not even sure who you are anymore or where you start and stop. You love your baby, and you feel suffocated too. You feel guilty that you feel so empty…really, you feel guilty for everything. You feel on edge, worried, and super scattered. You are shocked at the rage you feel by the unfair load you are tasked with. You’re not asking for much! Just a moment, a breath, some space, some clarity.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.