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Connie V Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT,
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91107
I am a trauma informed therapist, versed in multiple evidence-based treatment approaches with over 10 years of Clinical experience.
Humorist, Mark Twain once wrote, "I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened." Left unchecked, fear-based thinking shapes reality and impedes potential and growth. The unknown and mixed messages surrounding the pandemic has reinforced this mindset and may have left you with perpetual feelings of sadness, uncertainty and doubt. The first step of our journey together is establishing a relationship built upon trust, respect, and safety. Through shared conversation, mindfulness, and self-regulating techniques, we create a bond that honors your unique story and circumstance.
I am a trauma informed therapist, versed in multiple evidence-based treatment approaches with over 10 years of Clinical experience.
Humorist, Mark Twain once wrote, "I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened." Left unchecked, fear-based thinking shapes reality and impedes potential and growth. The unknown and mixed messages surrounding the pandemic has reinforced this mindset and may have left you with perpetual feelings of sadness, uncertainty and doubt. The first step of our journey together is establishing a relationship built upon trust, respect, and safety. Through shared conversation, mindfulness, and self-regulating techniques, we create a bond that honors your unique story and circumstance.
(626) 790-5679 View (626) 790-5679
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Ana Zalles
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91107  (Online Only)
I am an LMFT 137168 and LPCC 13474. I am a multi-dynamic and integrative therapist. I have a research background in Trauma, Psychophysiology, and Psychedelics. I am certified and trained in Psychedelic Assisted Treatments, Trauma Informed Care, as well as multiple Evidence Based practices, such as CCTP, CBT, DBT, and multiple others to help clients ages 5-65+. I enjoy expanding my treatment expertise and I am currently training in EMDR. Please join us at anaczalles.com and at thekpractice.com to learn more.
I am an LMFT 137168 and LPCC 13474. I am a multi-dynamic and integrative therapist. I have a research background in Trauma, Psychophysiology, and Psychedelics. I am certified and trained in Psychedelic Assisted Treatments, Trauma Informed Care, as well as multiple Evidence Based practices, such as CCTP, CBT, DBT, and multiple others to help clients ages 5-65+. I enjoy expanding my treatment expertise and I am currently training in EMDR. Please join us at anaczalles.com and at thekpractice.com to learn more.
(626) 605-2929 View (626) 605-2929
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Dr. Adela Gharabeki
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91107
My specialty areas include trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, grief/loss, depression, and stress management.
Are you facing life's complexities and challenges? I'm here to help. As a therapist, I support clients in addressing a range of issues—whether they are current or rooted in the past. I firmly believe that the relationship we have with ourselves is foundational to improving the quality of our lives. That is why I work with clients in helping them explore aspects of themselves that may be interfering with their growth and development. Oftentimes this can manifest in the form of unhelpful behaviors, unhealthy ways of coping, or clinical disorders. Whatever it may look like, we can work through it together.
My specialty areas include trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, grief/loss, depression, and stress management.
Are you facing life's complexities and challenges? I'm here to help. As a therapist, I support clients in addressing a range of issues—whether they are current or rooted in the past. I firmly believe that the relationship we have with ourselves is foundational to improving the quality of our lives. That is why I work with clients in helping them explore aspects of themselves that may be interfering with their growth and development. Oftentimes this can manifest in the form of unhelpful behaviors, unhealthy ways of coping, or clinical disorders. Whatever it may look like, we can work through it together.
(626) 247-3248 View (626) 247-3248
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Ashley Holcomb
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91107  (Online Only)
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with experience working with women who have experienced trauma to break cycles of abuse in their families. Most trauma survivors don't just want to feel better; they also want to know that they can give their families what they never had. That's why I also have sought experience working with couples, parents, and children, so I could use that knowledge to better help women build healthy relationships.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with experience working with women who have experienced trauma to break cycles of abuse in their families. Most trauma survivors don't just want to feel better; they also want to know that they can give their families what they never had. That's why I also have sought experience working with couples, parents, and children, so I could use that knowledge to better help women build healthy relationships.
(747) 281-2995 View (747) 281-2995
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Daniel Fenton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91107
Fenton works from a trauma-informed and relational perspective, promoting recovery narratives as ways to empower his clients and build self-efficacy.
Currently licensed in California (In-Person & Virtual) and Nevada (Virtual Only). Dr. Daniel Fenton is a Neuropsychologist and Psychotherapist who works with individuals across the lifespan. He provides neurocognitive and psychological evaluation, in addition to psychotherapy. His specialty is the interaction between medical illness and psychological symptoms/conditions such as, depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. He is passionate about working with individuals experiencing chronic and acute medical conditions, marital and relational conflict, career stress, as well as challenging life transitions.
Fenton works from a trauma-informed and relational perspective, promoting recovery narratives as ways to empower his clients and build self-efficacy.
Currently licensed in California (In-Person & Virtual) and Nevada (Virtual Only). Dr. Daniel Fenton is a Neuropsychologist and Psychotherapist who works with individuals across the lifespan. He provides neurocognitive and psychological evaluation, in addition to psychotherapy. His specialty is the interaction between medical illness and psychological symptoms/conditions such as, depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. He is passionate about working with individuals experiencing chronic and acute medical conditions, marital and relational conflict, career stress, as well as challenging life transitions.
(626) 723-3934 View (626) 723-3934
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Margaret T. Ben Hafsi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91107  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I help with: Personal Growth and Self-Esteem, improving self-confidence, overcoming depression or anxiety, understanding relationships, learning to communicate more effectively, healing from trauma, processing emotions, narcissistic abuse and recovery, complex childhood trauma (CPTSD), burnout, work-related stress, and making space to gain insight.
Being human is challenging. Even if things look okay on the outside, we often don't feel so wonderful on the inside. Many of us spend time replaying past events, imagining future events, and worrying about all of the above. If you want to explore the underlying causes of what's bothering you, come into alignment with yourself, and live in harmony with your deepest true values, then you are an excellent candidate for therapy. Therapy does take work, and I'm here to support you and help you stay motivated and curious during your personal path to healing.
I help with: Personal Growth and Self-Esteem, improving self-confidence, overcoming depression or anxiety, understanding relationships, learning to communicate more effectively, healing from trauma, processing emotions, narcissistic abuse and recovery, complex childhood trauma (CPTSD), burnout, work-related stress, and making space to gain insight.
Being human is challenging. Even if things look okay on the outside, we often don't feel so wonderful on the inside. Many of us spend time replaying past events, imagining future events, and worrying about all of the above. If you want to explore the underlying causes of what's bothering you, come into alignment with yourself, and live in harmony with your deepest true values, then you are an excellent candidate for therapy. Therapy does take work, and I'm here to support you and help you stay motivated and curious during your personal path to healing.
(323) 395-0036 View (323) 395-0036
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Vanessa Espinosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91107
Specialties include, but are not limited to working with women, depression/anxiety, trauma, and loss.
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.
Specialties include, but are not limited to working with women, depression/anxiety, trauma, and loss.
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.
(562) 551-6164 View (562) 551-6164
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Laura Reed
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91107
Hello, my name is Laura Lynn Reed, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University. I bring to therapy unconditional positive regard, and an emphasis on mindful awareness with an overall integrative approach. I have an extensive background working with mood disorders, anxiety, gender dysphoria, and substance use/addiction.
Hello, my name is Laura Lynn Reed, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University. I bring to therapy unconditional positive regard, and an emphasis on mindful awareness with an overall integrative approach. I have an extensive background working with mood disorders, anxiety, gender dysphoria, and substance use/addiction.
(626) 513-4398 View (626) 513-4398
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L. Nicolas Psychotherapy with Wise Heart Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91107
We have all envisioned some version of our ideal selves. Often times past hurts or traumas can affect our lives so that we act out from a place of brokenness rather than healing and compassion. The dissonance our present selves and who we aspire to be can lead to frustration, depression, anxiety, and despair. If you are feeling stagnant and looking for ways to shift out of unhealthy self-defeating patterns, you have come to the right place.
We have all envisioned some version of our ideal selves. Often times past hurts or traumas can affect our lives so that we act out from a place of brokenness rather than healing and compassion. The dissonance our present selves and who we aspire to be can lead to frustration, depression, anxiety, and despair. If you are feeling stagnant and looking for ways to shift out of unhealthy self-defeating patterns, you have come to the right place.
(323) 688-5542 View (323) 688-5542
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Davante L Jennings
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91107
Integrating a solutions-oriented approach, behavioral therapy, and empathy, I work with clients to create a challenging yet empowering vortex for change. In my work, one size does not fit all so creating a strong therapeutic alliance is of utmost importance. I aim to walk alongside you in the path towards finding, empowering, and affirming oneself, time and time again.
Integrating a solutions-oriented approach, behavioral therapy, and empathy, I work with clients to create a challenging yet empowering vortex for change. In my work, one size does not fit all so creating a strong therapeutic alliance is of utmost importance. I aim to walk alongside you in the path towards finding, empowering, and affirming oneself, time and time again.
(323) 973-2469 View (323) 973-2469
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Megan Pitsios
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91107
Are you feeling anxious, irritable, or foggy these days? Do you resent your partner or snap at them over little things? The changes that have come with growing a family feel overwhelming, but it’s hard to admit that you aren’t doing ok. Everyone says this is the best time of your life, but you barely recognize yourself. Your body and mind are exhausted, and you feel like you don’t know where to begin. You want to regain balance, focus, and a sense of who you are now beyond just being a parent or trying to become a parent. Let me help you find your way back to you.
Are you feeling anxious, irritable, or foggy these days? Do you resent your partner or snap at them over little things? The changes that have come with growing a family feel overwhelming, but it’s hard to admit that you aren’t doing ok. Everyone says this is the best time of your life, but you barely recognize yourself. Your body and mind are exhausted, and you feel like you don’t know where to begin. You want to regain balance, focus, and a sense of who you are now beyond just being a parent or trying to become a parent. Let me help you find your way back to you.
(626) 427-6512 View (626) 427-6512
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Carole Lewis Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91107
Your friends and family see you as having it all together but on the inside you are feeling unsure/anxious about yourself, your relationships and your career. This self doubt and unhappiness are taking up a lot of space in your daily life and interfering with you being the best version of yourself. It's normal to feel this way sometimes but you don't have to navigate through this alone! Starting therapy is making a positive commitment to yourself.
Your friends and family see you as having it all together but on the inside you are feeling unsure/anxious about yourself, your relationships and your career. This self doubt and unhappiness are taking up a lot of space in your daily life and interfering with you being the best version of yourself. It's normal to feel this way sometimes but you don't have to navigate through this alone! Starting therapy is making a positive commitment to yourself.
(323) 784-0988 View (323) 784-0988
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Aaron C Lim
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91107
I am a clinical neuropsychologist. I specialize in innovative treatments for race-related stress, intergenerational issues, and racial identity concerns, particularly for Asian Americans. I have expertise in treating addictions, depression, professional issues, burnout, aging-related concerns, and life transitions. I provide evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I hold positions in USC's Psychology and Gerontology Departments and UCLA's Psychology Clinic, and actively publish research on these topics.
I am a clinical neuropsychologist. I specialize in innovative treatments for race-related stress, intergenerational issues, and racial identity concerns, particularly for Asian Americans. I have expertise in treating addictions, depression, professional issues, burnout, aging-related concerns, and life transitions. I provide evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I hold positions in USC's Psychology and Gerontology Departments and UCLA's Psychology Clinic, and actively publish research on these topics.
(626) 631-5642 View (626) 631-5642
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Shannon Couture O'Flinn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91107
Do you struggle with constant worry and perfectionism? Does anxiety affect your ability to connect with others and your life in a meaningful way? Are you going through a current life transition or stressor with which you are struggling to adapt? Difficulty in your current relationships? Through my years providing therapy and supervising students who are learning how to become therapists, I have developed an expertise in these areas. I provide Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and exposure therapy.
Do you struggle with constant worry and perfectionism? Does anxiety affect your ability to connect with others and your life in a meaningful way? Are you going through a current life transition or stressor with which you are struggling to adapt? Difficulty in your current relationships? Through my years providing therapy and supervising students who are learning how to become therapists, I have developed an expertise in these areas. I provide Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and exposure therapy.
(626) 869-2043 View (626) 869-2043
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Jesse Fischer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91107
I am a UCLA-trained clinical neuropsychologist, primarily specializing in neuropsychological evaluation of children and young adults. I have extensive experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., learning disorders, AD/HD), traumatic brain injury/concussion, epilepsy, emotional difficulties, and other complex medical conditions. Evaluations identify learning styles, cognitive and emotional strengths, areas of cognitive or learning differences, emotional difficulties, and diagnoses (when appropriate), which allow us to create a plan for treatment or academics and improved psycho-social functioning.
I am a UCLA-trained clinical neuropsychologist, primarily specializing in neuropsychological evaluation of children and young adults. I have extensive experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., learning disorders, AD/HD), traumatic brain injury/concussion, epilepsy, emotional difficulties, and other complex medical conditions. Evaluations identify learning styles, cognitive and emotional strengths, areas of cognitive or learning differences, emotional difficulties, and diagnoses (when appropriate), which allow us to create a plan for treatment or academics and improved psycho-social functioning.
(310) 742-1689 View (310) 742-1689
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Beth Janis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91107  (Online Only)
Life can be full of difficult moments, unexpected transitions, and painful relationships. They may leave you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or as though you’ve lost who you are. You may be finding yourself resorting back to old patterns during times of stress, even if those patterns no longer serve you well. Although you may be feeling stuck, you’re sure that you want things to change. Together, we can walk through your experiences side by side. You deserve a space in which you feel heard and supported, and where we can work towards gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, your experiences, and your relationships.
Life can be full of difficult moments, unexpected transitions, and painful relationships. They may leave you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or as though you’ve lost who you are. You may be finding yourself resorting back to old patterns during times of stress, even if those patterns no longer serve you well. Although you may be feeling stuck, you’re sure that you want things to change. Together, we can walk through your experiences side by side. You deserve a space in which you feel heard and supported, and where we can work towards gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, your experiences, and your relationships.
(410) 671-0370 View (410) 671-0370
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Brooke Wittenmeier
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91107
Are you facing some tough challenges right now? Maybe an illness, injury, or just the stress of daily life? I would love to help you overcome your own obstacles and find your way back to a place of strength and happiness. Clients like you appreciate my warm and genuine approach. You may be struggling with your own setbacks and challenges, and I am here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.
Are you facing some tough challenges right now? Maybe an illness, injury, or just the stress of daily life? I would love to help you overcome your own obstacles and find your way back to a place of strength and happiness. Clients like you appreciate my warm and genuine approach. You may be struggling with your own setbacks and challenges, and I am here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.
(626) 699-9847 View (626) 699-9847
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Shideh Shahvarian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91107
(619) 353-7844 View (619) 353-7844
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Monica Green
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91107  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
By putting the pieces together, we can get to the heart of issues like depression, anxiety, trauma-related patterns, relationship issues, complicated grief, feeling stuck or stagnant, and identity in its many facets.
Hello! I’m Monica, and I do depth-oriented, psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I love helping people feel more fully themselves, connected to others, and at home inside. The journey inward is the road home. To me, therapy is a creative, transformative space where growth, change and healing begin to flow out of a strong connection. This is work that goes deep and takes time. Together, we can look at how your present is shaped by formative experiences in your life. With couples, this framework can help improve your communication and patterns of relating based on a compassionate understanding of one another.
By putting the pieces together, we can get to the heart of issues like depression, anxiety, trauma-related patterns, relationship issues, complicated grief, feeling stuck or stagnant, and identity in its many facets.
Hello! I’m Monica, and I do depth-oriented, psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I love helping people feel more fully themselves, connected to others, and at home inside. The journey inward is the road home. To me, therapy is a creative, transformative space where growth, change and healing begin to flow out of a strong connection. This is work that goes deep and takes time. Together, we can look at how your present is shaped by formative experiences in your life. With couples, this framework can help improve your communication and patterns of relating based on a compassionate understanding of one another.
(405) 233-0267 View (405) 233-0267
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Katherane Rackleff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91107  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hi there, congrats on starting the process of finding a therapist! You have come to the right place if you are looking for a therapist with a directive style and lots of clinical knowledge. I have a special interest in exploring how relationships, childhood experiences, and trauma affect our daily experience of ourselves and others. I am a certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT). Additionally, I have experience treating addiction and sobriety maintenance issues in an outpatient setting.
Hi there, congrats on starting the process of finding a therapist! You have come to the right place if you are looking for a therapist with a directive style and lots of clinical knowledge. I have a special interest in exploring how relationships, childhood experiences, and trauma affect our daily experience of ourselves and others. I am a certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT). Additionally, I have experience treating addiction and sobriety maintenance issues in an outpatient setting.
(213) 996-0449 View (213) 996-0449
Trauma and PTSD Therapists

When should I seek treatment for trauma?

Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?

Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?

Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?

It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.