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Marriage & Family Therapist

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Pasadena, CA 91101
Frustrated trying to navigate the insurance maze, scrolling through countless therapist profiles looking for someone who's accepting new clients and actually feels like a good fit? Look no further! Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship issues, grief, a major life transition, or simply want space to grow and reconnect with yourself, Vela Counseling is here to make sure you’re listened to, supported, and empowered through every step of your therapy journey – from your first interaction with us to your last session … because everyone deserves integrity, respect, and the highest level of care.
As a group of highly diverse therapists with a wide range of specialties, we know there’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach to therapy. No matter your background, we’re here to provide you practical tools and the high-level, accessible, compassionate, and personalized care you need to create the positive, lasting change you desire.
We know how difficult it is to find help you can rely on, especially when you’re trying to hold everything together while quietly struggling inside. We’re standing by to make getting help as easy as possible with online, in-person, evening, and weekend appointments. Contact us today, and get matched with the best therapist for you.
Call or Vela Counseling Group now for a free 15 minute consultation - (626) 460-2823

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Pasadena, CA 91101

(626) 460-2823
Website
We offer counseling throughout the state of California. We have flexible hours, including evening and weekend availability.
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (626) 460-2823
Photo of Cherri Duffy - Vela Counseling Group, Marriage & Family Therapist

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Pasadena, CA 91101

(626) 460-2823
Website
We offer counseling throughout the state of California. We have flexible hours, including evening and weekend availability.
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $195
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Shield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • HMC Healthworks
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Magellan
  • Managed Health Network (MHN)
  • Medi-Cal
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • MHNet Behavioral Health
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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We are in network with many insurance plans. If you're on an insurance plan other than those we accept and it's a PPO plan, we're happy to provide you with an invoice you can submit to your provider for reimbursement. Please don't hesitate to contact us with questions.
Photo of Cherri Duffy - Vela Counseling Group, Marriage & Family Therapist
Vela Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 460-2823
"
We are in network with many insurance plans. If you're on an insurance plan other than those we accept and it's a PPO plan, we're happy to provide you with an invoice you can submit to your provider for reimbursement. Please don't hesitate to contact us with questions.
Photo of Cherri Duffy - Vela Counseling Group, Marriage & Family Therapist
Vela Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 460-2823

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Cherri Duffy

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California / 46856 Cherri Duffy
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 25 years
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Vela Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (626) 460-2823
Photo of Cherri Duffy - Vela Counseling Group, Marriage & Family Therapist
Vela Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (626) 460-2823

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Veterans
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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We support clients who are navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges. Together, we work to identify the core issues, build coping strategies, and strengthen communication and resilience. Our goal is to provide a supportive environment where you can gain clarity, feel more connected, and move toward lasting positive change.
Photo of Cherri Duffy - Vela Counseling Group, Marriage & Family Therapist
Vela Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 460-2823
"
We support clients who are navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges. Together, we work to identify the core issues, build coping strategies, and strengthen communication and resilience. Our goal is to provide a supportive environment where you can gain clarity, feel more connected, and move toward lasting positive change.
Photo of Cherri Duffy - Vela Counseling Group, Marriage & Family Therapist
Vela Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 460-2823

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Narrative
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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Visit our website or contact us today to learn more about the different types of therapy we offer, what they're like, and how they can help you.
Photo of Cherri Duffy - Vela Counseling Group, Marriage & Family Therapist
Vela Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 460-2823
"
Visit our website or contact us today to learn more about the different types of therapy we offer, what they're like, and how they can help you.
Photo of Cherri Duffy - Vela Counseling Group, Marriage & Family Therapist
Vela Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 460-2823

Location

Primary Location

Pasadena, CA 91101

(626) 460-2823

Nearby Areas

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We offer counseling throughout the state of California. We have flexible hours, including evening and weekend availability.
Photo of Cherri Duffy - Vela Counseling Group, Marriage & Family Therapist
Vela Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist
Call for a free consultation now - (626) 460-2823
"
We offer counseling throughout the state of California. We have flexible hours, including evening and weekend availability.
Photo of Cherri Duffy - Vela Counseling Group, Marriage & Family Therapist
Vela Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist
Call for a free consultation now - (626) 460-2823