Lesbian Therapists in East Central, Pasadena, CA
Jody Casserly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91104 (Online Only)
“These are challenging times." What an understatement, right? Things may seem more tough, more confusing, more stressful and difficult with the uncertainty and chaos of our world today. As someone who has worked in healthcare and practiced as a mental health clinician for over 20 years, I have seen the increase in stress, anxiety, depression and, at times, hopelessness in my clients AND my colleagues during the past few years. But I have also witnessed tremendous resilience, reprioritizing, reevaluating, reorganizing and increased motivation during this time.
“These are challenging times." What an understatement, right? Things may seem more tough, more confusing, more stressful and difficult with the uncertainty and chaos of our world today. As someone who has worked in healthcare and practiced as a mental health clinician for over 20 years, I have seen the increase in stress, anxiety, depression and, at times, hopelessness in my clients AND my colleagues during the past few years. But I have also witnessed tremendous resilience, reprioritizing, reevaluating, reorganizing and increased motivation during this time.
Melissa Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107
The clientele I work with come into my office with a variety of pressing life issues that are affecting their relationships. My practice is devoted to being an empathetic ear and a constructive partner in my clients' growth. I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients.
The clientele I work with come into my office with a variety of pressing life issues that are affecting their relationships. My practice is devoted to being an empathetic ear and a constructive partner in my clients' growth. I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients.
Avery Williams - Couples Counseling
MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91104 (Online Only)
Don’t recognize yourself in the mirror? Feeling out of integrity with who you really are? Struggling to come into your identity with confidence? Isolated and hopeless, or lost in your relationships? I deeply understand how painful these challenges are, and how awful it is to be misunderstood. As a queer, sober woman I've worked through many of these challenges myself. This is why I specialize in working with young adults, adolescents and couples. My goal as a transpersonal counselor is to guide you toward self-realization and freedom from the weight of your past, expanding beyond the traditional western framework of therapy.
Don’t recognize yourself in the mirror? Feeling out of integrity with who you really are? Struggling to come into your identity with confidence? Isolated and hopeless, or lost in your relationships? I deeply understand how painful these challenges are, and how awful it is to be misunderstood. As a queer, sober woman I've worked through many of these challenges myself. This is why I specialize in working with young adults, adolescents and couples. My goal as a transpersonal counselor is to guide you toward self-realization and freedom from the weight of your past, expanding beyond the traditional western framework of therapy.
Melissa Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107 (Online Only)
Therapy is a place where we can learn to enrich our lives. At times, different factors can become overwhelming and make it difficult to maintain the meaningful life we strive to achieve. By providing a safe and supportive environment, clients and I work together to develop a deeper understanding of how one's thoughts, feelings and behaviors impact their well being.
Therapy is a place where we can learn to enrich our lives. At times, different factors can become overwhelming and make it difficult to maintain the meaningful life we strive to achieve. By providing a safe and supportive environment, clients and I work together to develop a deeper understanding of how one's thoughts, feelings and behaviors impact their well being.
Noah Lau Branson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91104 (Online Only)
I work with individuals and couples who feel disoriented, trapped, and need help walking forward. Pain comes in many different forms such as trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, fear, low self-esteem, discrimination, betrayal, anger, or just feeling lost. This pain can be like quicksand, constantly trapping you no matter what you do. My specialty is working with people whose pain is made more complex by intersecting identities (Religion/Spirituality, Culture/Race/Ethnicity, LGBTQ+, immigration). In addition, I have specializations in working with, multiracial people, emerging adults, men, and helping professionals.
I work with individuals and couples who feel disoriented, trapped, and need help walking forward. Pain comes in many different forms such as trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, fear, low self-esteem, discrimination, betrayal, anger, or just feeling lost. This pain can be like quicksand, constantly trapping you no matter what you do. My specialty is working with people whose pain is made more complex by intersecting identities (Religion/Spirituality, Culture/Race/Ethnicity, LGBTQ+, immigration). In addition, I have specializations in working with, multiracial people, emerging adults, men, and helping professionals.
Eileen Beirich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91104
I am Eileen Beirich, PsyD, MFT. I encourage patients toward an acquired awareness and management of conflict out of attachment and self-regulation issues. Using dynamic family systems, I begin to review a patient's family of origin story about how life has been lived. I introduce an idea of looking at life's picture like it is a tapestry. A tapestry is constructed of many colored threads laid down next to each other to blend into a picture. Sometimes a person does not have a completed tapestry picture of life.
I am Eileen Beirich, PsyD, MFT. I encourage patients toward an acquired awareness and management of conflict out of attachment and self-regulation issues. Using dynamic family systems, I begin to review a patient's family of origin story about how life has been lived. I introduce an idea of looking at life's picture like it is a tapestry. A tapestry is constructed of many colored threads laid down next to each other to blend into a picture. Sometimes a person does not have a completed tapestry picture of life.
Nicole Justine Byrne
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91104 (Online Only)
You're seeking more out of your life - more peace, fun, play, fulfillment, meaning. You want more connection in relationship - where your needs matter too. You want more trust in yourself - to feel grounded again, not spinning or spread thin. You want to engage in your career and interests in a way that fills you up and relate to others with ease. All of this is possible. Sometimes we just need to be deeply listened to and then guided to pivot in new ways as we move through what's hard, in order to reach your fullest potential.
You're seeking more out of your life - more peace, fun, play, fulfillment, meaning. You want more connection in relationship - where your needs matter too. You want more trust in yourself - to feel grounded again, not spinning or spread thin. You want to engage in your career and interests in a way that fills you up and relate to others with ease. All of this is possible. Sometimes we just need to be deeply listened to and then guided to pivot in new ways as we move through what's hard, in order to reach your fullest potential.
I have over a decade of training and experience providing therapy to children, adolescences and adults. I believe that people have a great deal of resiliancy and strength and that there are times in our lives that we need help to uncover and remember how strong we are. I work with people to uncover their own strengths to help themselves out of any situation that arises in their lives. I have a great deal of experience in treating trauma related disorder such as depression and anxiety.
I have over a decade of training and experience providing therapy to children, adolescences and adults. I believe that people have a great deal of resiliancy and strength and that there are times in our lives that we need help to uncover and remember how strong we are. I work with people to uncover their own strengths to help themselves out of any situation that arises in their lives. I have a great deal of experience in treating trauma related disorder such as depression and anxiety.
Vanessa Espinosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107
Therapy is a unique opportunity for exploration and understanding of one's own story, and can facilitate healing and transformation during trying times. In my practice, I work collaboratively with clients to uncover and strengthen their inner wisdom, while teaching them skills needed to maneuver through life's challenges, changes and transitions. I provide a supportive and hope-filled environment that allows for a journey of self-discovery, and helps to foster self-love, self-compassion, and acceptance.
Therapy is a unique opportunity for exploration and understanding of one's own story, and can facilitate healing and transformation during trying times. In my practice, I work collaboratively with clients to uncover and strengthen their inner wisdom, while teaching them skills needed to maneuver through life's challenges, changes and transitions. I provide a supportive and hope-filled environment that allows for a journey of self-discovery, and helps to foster self-love, self-compassion, and acceptance.
Dee Dee Mascarenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107
I have worked in the field almost 30 years and have experience with different ethnicities and socio-economic status. I am fluent in Spanish and English. I have numerous areas of specialty and use techniques that I believe will best fit each client. I am committed to helping people heal and grow, to help people through periods of crisis in their lives, expected or unexpected, to become more comfortable with themselves as well as to rise to their full potential, and create a life that is more meaningful to them.
I have worked in the field almost 30 years and have experience with different ethnicities and socio-economic status. I am fluent in Spanish and English. I have numerous areas of specialty and use techniques that I believe will best fit each client. I am committed to helping people heal and grow, to help people through periods of crisis in their lives, expected or unexpected, to become more comfortable with themselves as well as to rise to their full potential, and create a life that is more meaningful to them.
People seek therapy with me for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is about something specific like a relationship problem, eating disorder, parenting issue, or many other human dilemmas. At other times it is because of general feelings of depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating or dissatisfaction at work or in their relationships. We can talk on the phone to determine what you need and then I will work closely with you to determine the best course of therapy.
People seek therapy with me for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is about something specific like a relationship problem, eating disorder, parenting issue, or many other human dilemmas. At other times it is because of general feelings of depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating or dissatisfaction at work or in their relationships. We can talk on the phone to determine what you need and then I will work closely with you to determine the best course of therapy.
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Treatment with me is a dedicated journey to your growth and wellbeing. I offer the highest level of clinical expertise,3 doctorates, with absolute regard to you as a unique individual. I am committed to help you learn and improve your life. My specialization in attachments (parents and beyond), will provide you with essential understanding of the impact of early relationship on current difficulties. Additionally, my dialectical and metallization expertise will help you develop skills to alleviate anxiety/depression and improve all relationship, yourself included. I will help you increase calmness, joy, confidence and understanding.
Treatment with me is a dedicated journey to your growth and wellbeing. I offer the highest level of clinical expertise,3 doctorates, with absolute regard to you as a unique individual. I am committed to help you learn and improve your life. My specialization in attachments (parents and beyond), will provide you with essential understanding of the impact of early relationship on current difficulties. Additionally, my dialectical and metallization expertise will help you develop skills to alleviate anxiety/depression and improve all relationship, yourself included. I will help you increase calmness, joy, confidence and understanding.
I focus my work with couples, families and individuals to improve connection and secure functioning within relationships. I also work with mothers and fathers struggling with perinatal/postpartum symtpoms and parenting needs. During big life events we all need support, compassion, understanding, and sometimes guidance to return to feeling whole, connected, and allow joy back into our lives. Learning to care for yourself/partner/child and obtaining evidence based tools to improve your life is what you can gain working with me. My hope is to help you heal so you manage life's stressors and feel confident to face the world.
I focus my work with couples, families and individuals to improve connection and secure functioning within relationships. I also work with mothers and fathers struggling with perinatal/postpartum symtpoms and parenting needs. During big life events we all need support, compassion, understanding, and sometimes guidance to return to feeling whole, connected, and allow joy back into our lives. Learning to care for yourself/partner/child and obtaining evidence based tools to improve your life is what you can gain working with me. My hope is to help you heal so you manage life's stressors and feel confident to face the world.
Marketa Velehradska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults and teens. I have an extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy but utilize an eclectic treatment approach that includes behavioral, mindfulness and interpersonal therapy. I specialize in treatment of depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, as well as trauma and PTSD. I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment for clients to explore their current challenges and develop healthier coping mechanisms. I am committed to helping each individual achieve their goals. Please call or email me with additional questions or to set up an appointment.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults and teens. I have an extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy but utilize an eclectic treatment approach that includes behavioral, mindfulness and interpersonal therapy. I specialize in treatment of depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, as well as trauma and PTSD. I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment for clients to explore their current challenges and develop healthier coping mechanisms. I am committed to helping each individual achieve their goals. Please call or email me with additional questions or to set up an appointment.
Jennifer Hayes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107 (Online Only)
Life can be challenging and complex. At times we are faced with situations that feel overwhelming and seemingly insurmountable. Trauma can result in a loss of a sense of self and hopelessness. Engaging in therapy is a personal decision; one that requires commitment and hard work to attain life changes. I believe therapy tailored to meet individual needs can facilitate increased self-awareness leading to emotional, as well as, relational attunement and enhancement. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, offering sensitivity to experiences of marginalization, ableism, discrimination, racism, or other 'isms encountered.
Life can be challenging and complex. At times we are faced with situations that feel overwhelming and seemingly insurmountable. Trauma can result in a loss of a sense of self and hopelessness. Engaging in therapy is a personal decision; one that requires commitment and hard work to attain life changes. I believe therapy tailored to meet individual needs can facilitate increased self-awareness leading to emotional, as well as, relational attunement and enhancement. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, offering sensitivity to experiences of marginalization, ableism, discrimination, racism, or other 'isms encountered.
Maggie Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91104
I am overwhelmed,tired,and I do not seem to find a way out of this. Everything seems gloomy and dull. It was never like this. What Happened? I am lost and I can not talk to anyone about this. I try sometimes, but it is so much deeper than anyone thinks. If you can relate to this statement, know that you are not alone. There is hope.
I am overwhelmed,tired,and I do not seem to find a way out of this. Everything seems gloomy and dull. It was never like this. What Happened? I am lost and I can not talk to anyone about this. I try sometimes, but it is so much deeper than anyone thinks. If you can relate to this statement, know that you are not alone. There is hope.
Tana J DeSouza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91104 (Online Only)
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).
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).
In practice over 20 years, I continue to facilitate and support the fulfillment of desired changes in the clients I serve, while enjoying the process personally. I remain committed to the full exploration and integration of each client's unique personality characteristics. In working with individuals and couples, as well as children and adolescents and their families, I have great appreciation for the importance of addressing developmental milestones across the lifespan.Whether adolescent identity or women's role conflicts,the client's understanding of both developmental challenges and cultural context is central to lasting positive therapy outcomes.
In practice over 20 years, I continue to facilitate and support the fulfillment of desired changes in the clients I serve, while enjoying the process personally. I remain committed to the full exploration and integration of each client's unique personality characteristics. In working with individuals and couples, as well as children and adolescents and their families, I have great appreciation for the importance of addressing developmental milestones across the lifespan.Whether adolescent identity or women's role conflicts,the client's understanding of both developmental challenges and cultural context is central to lasting positive therapy outcomes.
Randy Bailey
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107 (Online Only)
I utilize a holistic approach to mental health; addressing emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being, while generating momentum towards transcendence
I utilize a holistic approach to mental health; addressing emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being, while generating momentum towards transcendence
Elany Mueller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck and unable to move forward in your relationship? Do you need help resolving conflicts? Are you and your partner caught up in a negative feedback cycle that doesn't end in resolution just more anger and frustration? People want to communicate and connect deeply to their partners but often lack the skills and sometimes even the language to do so. With a little guidance, I believe that you and your partner have the capacity to achieve a full and satisfying partnership. Inevitably, all relationships face conflict when differences arise. Relief and resolution are possible. I see it everyday in my practice.
Do you feel stuck and unable to move forward in your relationship? Do you need help resolving conflicts? Are you and your partner caught up in a negative feedback cycle that doesn't end in resolution just more anger and frustration? People want to communicate and connect deeply to their partners but often lack the skills and sometimes even the language to do so. With a little guidance, I believe that you and your partner have the capacity to achieve a full and satisfying partnership. Inevitably, all relationships face conflict when differences arise. Relief and resolution are possible. I see it everyday in my practice.
