Michael Cowen

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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Michael Cowen

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (he, him)

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65 N. Raymond Ave. Suites 260 & 330 Pasadena, CA 91103

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These profiles can be a lot to take in, so before you skip to the next one, or just carry on living your life, can I leave you with this one thing? I wouldn’t claim to know a thing about you, your life, or what you've been through, but my firm belief, backed by science, is that despite what you might have learned or been told; you are not broken. Quite the opposite in fact... Still here? OK, I'll be quick!

However distressed or damaged you may feel at times, your responses to the people, places, and things you experience, are likely not only appropriate to the world around you, but also indicative of a brain and nervous system working as it should - elegantly designed to protect you from emotional and physical harm and guide you towards love and connection.

So, however you identify, my sincere hope is that together we’ll create a healing and compassionate space to explore all this and more… Who knows, we might even improve your life and relationships in the process?! Either way, feel free to reach out - I'm here to help you find the support you so richly deserve. Thanks for sticking it out!

Call or Email Michael Cowen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (323) 747-7260

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

65 N. Raymond Ave.

Suites 260 & 330

Pasadena, CA 91103 map

(323) 747-7260

My website

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (323) 747-7260

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

65 N. Raymond Ave.

Suites 260 & 330

Pasadena, CA 91103 map

(323) 747-7260

My website

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

Out of Network

If finances are a barrier to us working together, I offer a limited number of sliding scale slots at a reduced fee. As an out-of-network provider, I'm happy to provide a monthly superbill to help with reimbursement.

Michael Cowen

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 747-7260

Michael Cowen

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 747-7260

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 162348 Michael Cowen

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Pepperdine University GSEP, MA Clinical Psychology w/ MFT

Additional Credentials

Membership with CAMFT AR277332

Degree/Diploma from UCL (University College London) Linguistics / 2004

As an EMDR-trained practitioner, I can offer this groundbreaking, trauma-focused treatment in support of your healing and growth.

Michael Cowen

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 747-7260

As an EMDR-trained practitioner, I can offer this groundbreaking, trauma-focused treatment in support of your healing and growth.

Michael Cowen

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 747-7260

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Acculturation
ADHD
Adoption
Anxiety
Bisexual
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Grief
Infidelity
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Polyamory & ENM
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sex Therapy
Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
Sports Performance
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD

I'm passionate about helping folx safely and compassionately unlock the patterns of stuckness in their lives and relationships, and heal from the various traumas that may have caused them. Similarly, after many years spent working in entertainment, I love helping creative professionals rediscover the joy and playfulness in their lives and work.

Michael Cowen

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 747-7260

Michael Cowen

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 747-7260

10 Endorsements

Rachel Rosenbaum

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Michael's empathy, humor, and non-judgmental essence is palpable. It has been my pleasure to learn from and grow alongside him. He is an extremely warm presence and I am always delighted to send clients into his care.

Mukti Patel

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Michael is an exceptional client-centered & strengths-based therapist whose great sense of humor adds a unique and healing touch to his work. His ability to create a safe, empathetic space for clients fosters growth for anyone seeking transformative care.

Patti James

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC

Michael offers an insightful, compassionate, caring presence with just the right dose of irreverence and humor. I highly recommend him as a nonjudgemental and supportive therapist to sit by your side while you navigate life's challenges.

Michael J Ross

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Michael is a truly authentic therapist who genuinely connects with clients using warmth, wit, and wisdom.

Karinne Robbins

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Michael brings such authentic openness, compassion, and humor into the therapy room. His calming, centering presence and his deep sensitivity for his clients' emotional experiences create a safe space for anyone to feel seen, heard, and understood.

Eliza Steel

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR

As Authentic as one can be, Michael models for clients the ability to be oneself in any given moment. His work to support clients with AB EMDR has proven time and again he is as attuned as they come. An Incredible therapist.

Jamison Haase

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Michael is an incredibly gifted therapist. He leads with love, humor, and compassion. Any client who has Michael for a clinician should consider themselves incredibly lucky.

Stephanie Farrar

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, APCC, AMFT

Michael shows up with the kind of steadiness and compassion that makes it easy for clients to engage honestly in the work. He's present, perceptive, and clearly cares about supporting people over time, with dignity and grace in his process.

Emily Schramm

Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW, MSW

Michael is a thoughtful, intelligent, and deeply compassionate therapist. As a skilled generalist, he brings insight across a wide range of concerns. His warmth and gentle humor create a safe, welcoming space where growth feels possible and hopeful.

Jason Insalaco

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, APCC, JD

Michael is a highly attuned therapist who brings both warmth and depth to his work. He creates a space where clients feel genuinely understood while helping them move toward meaningful, lasting change. I would trust Michael with anyone I care about.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Feminist
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Multicultural
Narrative
Person-Centered
Relational
Somatic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

While I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet your specific needs, I will always view our work through a relational, trauma-focused, and strengths-based lens. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Michael Cowen

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 747-7260

Michael Cowen

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 747-7260