Rachel Ward

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR

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Rachel Ward

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR (she, her)

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4 Endorsed

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Available both in-person and online

547 S Marengo Ave Pasadena, CA 91101

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If you see my picture, read my page and think you can be comfortable talking to me then let's! I am seeing clients in California (in person/Telehealth) and Michigan (Telehealth). We all want to be understood and feel like we are making progress towards our life goals or simply feeling better. My approach is comforting, humorous, humble, creative and lovingly direct. Everyone needs connection and in my experience the benefits of connecting and being seen by someone in therapy are many. Visit my website or call at 626-327-3456 for a free 25 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit. Making sure we connect is very important.

I work with creatives, the helping professions, other therapists, health care practitioners. I love working with adolescent and college age humans and their particular needs. Those struggling with unique and scary issues that require creative professional help. Trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions.

Getting started is hard. In the giant sea of therapist options I hope you find someone who is open, flexible, wants to understand your personal story, and sees the unique realities of each human experience. We won't avoid topics like culture, ethnicity, race, gender, family of origin and will get to the heart of the matter with kindness and respect.

Call or Email Rachel Ward now for a free 15 minute consultation - (626) 264-8724 x626327

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

547 S Marengo Ave

Pasadena, CA 91101 map

(626) 264-8724 x626327

My website

In person in CA in a cozy house (turned office building) in Pasadena, online throughout Michigan and California from your cozy house.

I specialize in Depression, Stress and Life Transitions

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (626) 264-8724 x626327

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

547 S Marengo Ave

Pasadena, CA 91101 map

(626) 264-8724 x626327

My website

In person in CA in a cozy house (turned office building) in Pasadena, online throughout Michigan and California from your cozy house.

I specialize in Depression, Stress and Life Transitions

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Superbill Provided.
Out of Network

I'm not in network but can help you figure out how to make therapy work for your finances.

Rachel Ward

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 264-8724 x626327

I'm not in network but can help you figure out how to make therapy work for your finances.

Rachel Ward

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 264-8724 x626327

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 49564 Rachel Ward

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Loyola Marymount University, Graduated 2006

Additional Credentials

License: Michigan MFT Rachel Ward / 2022

Certificate from American Art Therapy Credentials Board 17-026 / 2016

Licensed in CA and MI. Nearly 20 years of experience w/ children, teens and adults. Get creative with someone who has training in trauma, family systems, LGBTQIA experiences, art and nature based healing, nutritional mental health and so much more. Reaching out is often the hard part. Let's connect!

Rachel Ward

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 264-8724 x626327

Rachel Ward

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 264-8724 x626327

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Depression
Stress
Life Transitions

Expertise

ADHD
Adoption
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Codependency
Coping Skills
Divorce
Dual Diagnosis
Education and Learning Disabilities
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
LGBTQ+
Mood Disorders
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Spirituality
Suicidal Ideation
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD

I find myself working with those overwhelmed but their current lives, stuck in unfulfilling relationships/jobs/family dynamics. This often looks like being easily angered, no motivation or self esteem, or generally looking for a change. I'm going to meet you where you are and use my decades of experience to hopefully have you leaving the session feeling seen and with some real tools or insight.

Rachel Ward

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 264-8724 x626327

Rachel Ward

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 264-8724 x626327

4 Endorsements

Natasha Morisawa

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

If you're looking for a creative and caring therapist when working on deep life issues, Rachel is wonderful! She brings a blend of humor, warmth, and encouragement to the therapy room. And she'll draw with you, too!

Rui Cang

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS

Jeremy C O'Brien

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Petar Sardelich

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PT, MAC

I have sent clients to and rented space in the same office with Rachel for several years. She connects really well with clients, & has deep commitment to providing a great service. We are really lucky to have her in our community.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy
Art Therapy
Attachment-based
Coaching
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Eclectic
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Gestalt
Gottman Method
Humanistic
Interpersonal
Narrative
Play Therapy
Positive Psychology
Psychodynamic
Relational
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

My training is diverse and follows my interests and if we work together we hopefully will find the best treatment type for you. I'm trained in psychodynamic (your past is important while we do the work in the now) and art therapy. I'm also trained in trauma models, expressive arts therapy, somatic (body based) work, nutritional mental health, play therapy, couples therapy, and more.

Rachel Ward

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 264-8724 x626327

Rachel Ward

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 264-8724 x626327

Location

Primary Location

547 S Marengo Ave

Pasadena, CA 91101

(626) 264-8724 x626327

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Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

South

In person in CA in a cozy house (turned office building) in Pasadena, online throughout Michigan and California from your cozy house.

Rachel Ward

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR

Call for a free consultation now - (626) 264-8724 x626327

In person in CA in a cozy house (turned office building) in Pasadena, online throughout Michigan and California from your cozy house.

Rachel Ward

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR

Call for a free consultation now - (626) 264-8724 x626327

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