Therapists in Pasadena, CA

My clients are high-functioning adults and couples who privately struggle with injured self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and resentment in their relationships. When, as children, we experience mistreatment or dysfunctional family dynamics, our nervous system gets impaired - making it harder for us to feel good about ourselves and harder to have fulfilling relationships. My job is to help your nervous system heal from the burdensome hurts of childhood injustices, so we can reduce any chronic feelings of self-doubt, inadequacy, and dissatisfaction. My work aims to promote emotional healing and relational transformation for my clients.

The most successful component of therapy is the relationship that you and your therapist will build. And building this relationship in a safe non - judgmental environmental is crucial. I will provide this environment for you, to allow you the freedom to express yourself, thus enhancing your personal growth. I greatly enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life. This includes students, professionals, retirees, parents, unemployed etc. I have also worked closely with undergraduate- and graduate students in both the helping professions as well as the sciences. Let's meet and see if we can work together.

Thoughts, feelings and actions are all energetically connected. Conscious insight into all three of these is essential for changing patterns that no longer serve you. I provide support, tools and insight to help you find the resources within yourself and your life to help you deal with loss/grief, shift relationship patterns, heal personal struggles, and alleviate depression and anxiety. A good therapeutic connection can provide a different experience and perspective, and help you heal and thrive in your life. You do not need to be a prisoner of your past. You can transform your present and create your future.

I believe in providing a honest and collaborative therapeutic environment. Through this forum, an individual can search out solutions for the obstacles they encounter and gain a more authentic perception of self. I am experienced in treating adults, couples, children, and families. Some of therapeutic areas of expertise include dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, substance abuse, adjustment issues, trauma, and life stressors to name a few. As a supportive, solution-focused therapist, I provide guidance to help you feel comfortable in reaching out and seeking alternatives.

I've been in private practice for several years and in the field for over 20 years, working with adults, adolescents and children who have had relational issues, depression, anxiety and a number of other mental health issues. I believe most of us go through periods in our lives when things get to be too much and our functioning is affected. I help my clients to determine what the root issues are and to address them as effectively as possible by working with their strengths in order to increase insight and make behavioral changes that will alleviate the problems.

Are you feeling stuck, or not quite sure how to move things forward? This feeling can apply to relationship, career, or just a general life experience. Are you struggling with a loss or a meaningful life transition? The decision to begin treatment is a gesture of courage and hope. Together, we will explore your concerns, and look for ways to navigate any obstacles or self-defeating patterns getting in the way of reaching life fulfillment and fuller potential. We work toward a more open, creative and authentic self experience-- self with self, self in relationship, self in the community/world.

We all need extra support at various points in life. If you're feeling stuck, exhausted, frustrated, or struggling to feel like yourself, you are not alone. Effective therapy can help you address these challenges, gain deeper self-understanding, practice new skills, and effect meaningful change in your life. I believe when we show up for ourselves and allow our full humanity to be met with compassion, powerful shifts can occur.

“Be yourself! Everyone else is already taken…” – Oscar Wilde. Being yourself is often easier said than done. As a trauma therapist, I see how easy it is for negative experiences to hinder our ability to be the people we want to be and create a life we want to live. Our bodies and minds are amazingly adaptable—we manage to find ways to survive horrible life events—but these survival instincts were meant to be used on a short-term basis. Traumas—big or small—are stored in the body and affects our ability to connect with others, to trust, and to feel safe in the world. The good news is, healing is possible!

If you're feeling anxious, panicky, stressed, or depressed then I can help. It can be really unpleasant going through life not feeling your best self. Panic, stress, worry, and negative thoughts can take the shine off things. You may feel you can't experience life to its fullest and that you're missing out. These feelings can impact your emotional wellbeing and your relationships, making everything feel worse. You may have tried a number of ways to improve things but nothing really sticks. If this is you then, with my training and experience, a healthier and more optimistic outlook is well within your reach. You deserve this.

If you're feeling depressed, anxious, stuck or confused about how your life and your relationships are going, then I'd like to help you start teasing things out and get a clearer picture of where you've been and where you're headed.

Adolescent and Couples Specialist TRM and EMDR trained- Trauma focused. I currently split my time between states so seeing clients with a hybrid of virtual and in person. My life experience combined with my education has equipped me to serve a variety of people but I love working with teens and 20s. Come with your struggles, whatever they may be: depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, traumatic exp., eating issues, body distortion, sexuality, self-destructive behavior, cultural, Christianity/spirituality and enter into a safe place to receive treatment.

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.

Assisting women in navigating the complexities of postpartum challenges, family dynamics, and parenting is a gratifying and cherished aspect of my work. I love seeing the growth in the person and the impact it has on the whole family. If you're feeling overwhelmed, know that you're not alone. I'm here to provide culturally sensitive support to help you navigate this journey. Together, we'll delve into your unique experiences, crafting a personalized plan to overcome challenges and find a place of happiness and a new normal. Let's embark on this journey of healing and growth together.

I enjoy working with the client's present day experience while bringing in relevant aspects of one's personal history. I work collaboratively with my clients on re-creating a life of healing and fullness. Therapy might mean working through depression and anxiety, significant events in the past, exploring spiritual meanings, all the while exploring the here-and-now. Having had extensive international experiences, I also actively engage in an intercultural frame and approach in therapy, exploring cultural values and intergenerational issues. Wellness is actively defined by the forces and people that has shaped and continues to shape us.

Part of the work of therapy is to strengthen our belief that a future can exist for us, beyond the one we're able to grasp in the present moment. The fact that you're browsing through these profiles tells me that you may be considering taking the chance to see how things could feel different in your own life, better even! That reflects a powerful sense of inner-caring. Therapy can be used to clarify and untangle complex thoughts, feelings, behaviors, sensory cues, fears, and desires. This increased self-awareness can provide the foundation for taking steps in new and enlivening directions.

Hi! Vulnerability with a stranger can be challenging and starting therapy can be intimidating. Because of this, I strive to create a safe space with compassion and authenticity to allow you the opportunity to explore difficult topics and conversations. I am bilingual and offer sessions in Spanish and English. I specialize in adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and relationship issues.

Melissa is passionate about working with individuals seeking growth, a deeper sense of life purpose, and who desire to know and experience their full potential. Her gifts lie in her curiosity and genuine care for others, their stories, and their need to tell them. Melissa's empathy shines through in her ability to state the hard things, to say the comforting things, and to ask questions without leading. Her primary expertise is in Complex Trauma/PTSD, ADHD, and Relationship challenges. Melissa utilizes EMDR and her training in Internal Family Systems to create an authentic and creative therapeutic experience.

Couples counseling is our specialty and what we offer exclusively at Well Marriage Center. We have 4 licensed, specialized couples therapists in the LA and surrounding areas who have committed their life's work to helping couples change the trajectory of their relationship with counseling and coaching techniques that heal trust, rekindle intimacy, and increase the positive aspects of your relationship. We listen intently but don't only listen; you get our thoughts, ideas, suggestions and feedback every step of the way. We're active with you in this process. Relationship dynamics are our specialty!

The Healing Collective, PC is a private practice that offers an array of mental health treatment and wellness services within the community of Pasadena and throughout the state of California. THC is comprised of qualified and experienced mental health professionals. Our licensed therapists are trained in a variety of trauma-informed, holistic, strengths-based, and culturally competent mental health treatments. We provide mental health treatment to adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Our mental health services include individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy and group therapy ( both coming soon).