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Steve N Kobashigawa

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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Available both in-person and online
299 N. Euclid Ave. Suite 540 Pasadena, CA 91101
I specialize in recovery from alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction — and the underlying issues that feed it. You may be exhausted from trying to change and still feeling stuck. Tired of struggling. Tired of hurting the people you love. You deserve healing and expert support. This isn't something I learned from a book. I've been in personal recovery for over 27 years, and that shapes everything about how I work. I know the way out. I believe there are many paths to recovery — my job is to help you find yours. CalGETS provider — free gambling therapy available. Please reach out. I'd be glad to talk.
Addiction rarely exists in isolation. I work with clients to address not just the substance or behavior, but the pain, patterns, and circumstances driving it. Specializing in alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction, I offer a compassionate approach grounded in 27 years of personal recovery and clinical training. Healing is possible. Let's find your path.
If you've made it this far, something brought you here — and that matters. Maybe you're not sure you're ready. Maybe you've tried before and it didn't stick. Maybe you're reaching out for someone you love. Wherever you are in this process, you don't have to have it figured out to take the next step. I'm here, I understand, and I'd be honored to help.
Call or Steve N Kobashigawa now for a free 15 minute consultation - (323) 643-6224

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

299 N. Euclid Ave.

Suite 540

Pasadena, CA 91101 map

(323) 643-6224
My website
I specialize in Gambling, Addiction and Trauma and PTSD 
$220 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (323) 643-6224
Photo of Steve N Kobashigawa, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

299 N. Euclid Ave.

Suite 540

Pasadena, CA 91101 map

(323) 643-6224
My website
I specialize in Gambling, Addiction and Trauma and PTSD 
$220 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $220
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I provide clients a superbill to submit to their insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement. Please contact your insurance provider for details. CalGETS provider — up to 8 free sessions for problem gamblers and affected family members throughout California.
Photo of Steve N Kobashigawa, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Steve N Kobashigawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 643-6224
"
I provide clients a superbill to submit to their insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement. Please contact your insurance provider for details. CalGETS provider — up to 8 free sessions for problem gamblers and affected family members throughout California.
Photo of Steve N Kobashigawa, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Steve N Kobashigawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 643-6224

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFC 88202 Steve N Kobashigawa
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 13 years
  • Attended Pacific Oaks College, Masters in Marital and Family Therapy, Graduated 2013
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Steve N Kobashigawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (323) 643-6224
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Steve N Kobashigawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (323) 643-6224

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Gambling
  • Addiction
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Internet Addiction
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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I specialize in gambling disorder and chemical dependency, bringing both clinical training and 27 years of personal recovery experience. My work focuses not just on stopping the behavior, but on understanding what drives it — the pain, the patterns, the unmet needs beneath the surface. Together we build the insight and skills that make recovery not just possible, but sustainable.
Photo of Steve N Kobashigawa, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Steve N Kobashigawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 643-6224
"
I specialize in gambling disorder and chemical dependency, bringing both clinical training and 27 years of personal recovery experience. My work focuses not just on stopping the behavior, but on understanding what drives it — the pain, the patterns, the unmet needs beneath the surface. Together we build the insight and skills that make recovery not just possible, but sustainable.
Photo of Steve N Kobashigawa, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Steve N Kobashigawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 643-6224

2 Endorsements

Natalia Ventura Garcia LCSW, SAP
Natalia Ventura Garcia LCSW, SAP
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWSAP
Compassionate, calming, and empathetic therapist. Highly recommend.
Kellett Tighe
Kellett Tighe
Marriage & Family TherapistMFAMAPLMFTEMDR
Steve has strong interpersonal skills, is very empathic, and establishes positive trusting rapport with his clients.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Strength-Based
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My approach is collaborative and client-centered. I use evidence-based methods — including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing — tailored to your situation, not a formula. I ask questions more than I give answers, and I hold space for honesty. You are the expert on your own life. My job is to help you live like it.
Photo of Steve N Kobashigawa, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Steve N Kobashigawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 643-6224
"
My approach is collaborative and client-centered. I use evidence-based methods — including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing — tailored to your situation, not a formula. I ask questions more than I give answers, and I hold space for honesty. You are the expert on your own life. My job is to help you live like it.
Photo of Steve N Kobashigawa, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Steve N Kobashigawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 643-6224

Location

Primary Location

299 N. Euclid Ave.

Suite 540

Pasadena, CA 91101

(323) 643-6224
Photo of Steve N Kobashigawa, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Steve N Kobashigawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (323) 643-6224
Photo of Steve N Kobashigawa, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Steve N Kobashigawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (323) 643-6224