Therapists in Pasadena, CA

As a therapist I have witnessed healing and its splendor in the darkest of circumstances and am honored when individuals choose to embark on this journey with me. I know the decision to enter therapy is not always easy. Therapy is not easy. But therapy heals. When you enter therapy you put forth a willingness to acknowledge painful emotions and circumstances and a readiness to explore life events that are often uncomfortable, sometimes even paralyzing. But the insight and meaning you will gain from therapy will lead to transformation, comfort and growth.

Feeling alone in your grief, stress, or sadness is an overwhelming place to be. For many of us, facing a major loss or life transition without support can lead to feeling stuck or even hopeless. These emotions are normal if you live with a chronic illness or are the caregiver for someone with a chronic illness. It is natural to desire balance and moments of relief in your daily life, but you may find those difficult to create given the relentless task of managing the chronic medical condition.

Are you struggling with relationships, life transitions, and/or getting your life where you want it to be? Are you trying to solve all your problems internally but end up going in circles? Do you turn to friends and family yet feel misunderstood? There is incredible usefulness in talking through your beliefs, problems, and feelings with a psychotherapist who has experience and expertise to understand what you are going through and to help create space for change and growth. Beginning therapy is an empowered step for self and to achieve your goals.

Are you worried about your teen, pre-teen or young child? Perhaps your child is struggling with behavioral or emotional issues and typical parenting isn't working. All children and situations are different: sometimes parents need assistance and other times the child needs counseling. As a parent, and having successfully helped hundreds of families, I understand your frustrations and concerns. My goal is to help you clarify the issues, learn how to overcome them, and help your family. I use a variety of methods to help children express themselves as well as identify, cope, and manage their expressions and behaviors.

Hello, and welcome to Palms of Peace Center! My name is Jenny and I'm a licensed clinical social worker in the state of California! With over 14 years of experience in working with a diverse clientele in non-profit, governmental and private practice settings, I am passionate and specializes in helping individuals with their traumatic experiences and memories, while also integrating Christian faith based approach to the room, as I firmly believe the power of healing is combination of spirituality and evidence-based techniques.

Are you stuck in the same old arguments? Struggling with communication, boundaries, thoughts of leaving, or infidelity? Or maybe intimacy feels awkward or stale? Are you or your loved ones repeating behaviors or relationships and wishing you could break the cycle? Sometimes we get stuck, and change can feel impossible. That's where I come in. My job is to listen, help you understand root causes of your difficulties, break unwanted patterns, and teach you practical tools to help change your life. If you have the sense you're not reaching your potential for health, happiness, or success, it may be time to move toward a change.

I am a child & family specialist. I worked many years in residential treatment working with severely emotionally disturbed children & their families. I work with parents to help them handle their child's behavioral issues. I also have extensive experience working with adults suffering from depression, anxiety, stress & mental health issues. I am EMDR CERTIFIED by EMDRIA. I am LGBTQIA2+. I am a certified grief recovery specialist. I have experience treating substance abuse issues. I have extensive experience providing therapy to medical & nursing students due to my experience in medical social work.

If you're concerned about your child, you've already taken a courageous step by looking here for help. Maybe you're feeling frightened, worried, or at your wit's end and unsure what to do. These emotions are a testament to how much you love your kid. Whether you're looking at child and family therapy as a preventative measure, or your family is in crisis, I can light a path and walk with you. Over the last 15 years working as a coach, teacher, counselor, and therapist, I've developed a knack for connecting with kids who are hard to reach.

Over the last 27 years as a clinical psychologist, I have helped many individuals, couples, and families. Individual clients often enter therapy feeling disconnected and lost. They have reached a point where the usual ways of coping are not working and are open to trying something new. Couples often come to see me feeling exhausted, alienated, and hopeless about their relationship. They wonder whether their relationship can recover and heal. My work with families includes addressing the profound sense of detachment between parents and teenagers, particularly when compounded by the presence of teen depression.

Depressed & anxious adults who are self-critical and self-shaming and couples who bicker and get entangled easily are the populations I serve. Childhood roots of these patterns are explored, while clients learn to replace criticism and shame with kindness. Clients learn to "sit still" with emotions, rather than avoiding uncomfortable feelings through compulsive, "busy", or destructive behaviors. This process assists clients in reducing depression and anxiety, while increasing self-confidence, assertiveness, creativity, and tolerance for intimacy. Couples learn to communicate feelings and needs without using attacking words, and learn how to dis-entangle from eachother after "buttons" have been pushed.

Are you concerned about a child or adolescent that is struggling? Are they shutting down and sad? Worried or mad? Are they having trouble functioning at school or with friends? How about at home and with their family? Has something in their life changed? Maybe they need a little more support at this particular time... Therapy can help. I work with individuals of all ages, couples, and families.

If you've become lost amongst obstacles on your journey, I'd like to help guide you to more happiness by offering suggestions, uncovering unwanted patterns, and leading you from the past to the present in order to heal and evolve, enhancing your happiness. Through changes in perceptions/attitudes and being willing to see situations with a new pair of glasses, you can reach your goals and evolve. My clients report that they enjoy my down-to-earth attitude and humor and my use of Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, TRM, meditation and yoga to treat mind-body symptoms. I work best with clients who are motivated to gain self-awareness and see patterns that are no longer serving them. I give homework between sessions in order to keep the continuity of healing working consistently. I feel very blessed to be working in a field that serves people who are finding their best selves and evolving into the people they want to be.

Hello! My name is Daniel. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 13 years of mental health experience working with people across all stages of life from underserved communities including LGBTQ+, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, and BIPOC. I offer virtual therapy to individuals and couples located in California and I’m currently accepting new clients.

Are you struggling with anxiety or stress related to love addiction or love avoidance? Do painful relational patterns keep your relationships stuck and unsatisfying? Do you feel that you are constantly striving for "better" and "more" in most aspects of your life, but often feel unworthy or not enough, even when you get what you want? These are all examples of patterns that arise when we are missed at important stages in our early development, When we were kids we had to adapt to our family system, but often these adaptations become stuck points in our adult life.

Thinking about change can feel overwhelming. If you feel stuck, burned out, or things feel out of control, you are not alone. I provide a warm, interactive space where you can show up authentically, and explore your feelings without judgement. My job is to help you uncover the root causes of your distress without judgement, and teach you practical tools and skills you can rely on. Together, we can customize an action plan to create lasting, positive change in your life.

Trauma. Betrayal. Anxiety. Relationships. Discernment. These are my areas of focus. Whether you are an adult seeking to heal childhood wounds or you are facing an overwhelming challenge in present day, we can collaborate on a path forward. Change is possible and I will be in your corner every step of the way.

With over 20 years of experience, I work best with 3 types of people:

Thanks for clicking on my page! I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) with a passion for helping clients find greater peace, purpose, and fulfillment in their lives. Using an evidence-based approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I work with individuals, couples, and families to overcome challenges and cultivate resilience.

BrightView is a clinician & family owned provider dedicated to the ethical and effective practice of Applied Behavioral Analysis for children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental disabilities. BrightView believes in establishing a personal connection to each family, and is committed to the advancement of each and every client. At BrightView, families will experience the delivery of individualized, high quality care, & a commitment to excellence. We are passionate about the work we do, and do so with expertise, integrity, and consistency.