Therapists in South Pasadena, California CA
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Dr. Trevor Alleman
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Pain is an inevitable part of life, but we don't have to suffer needlessly. Suffering occurs when anxiety takes over our thoughts and actions. We become anxious about facing our fears, so we avoid them. We're anxious about letting others get close, so we isolate ourselves. Psychotherapy can be a way out of these defensive patterns. While we can't prevent difficulties and tragedies, we can learn to manage our emotional reactions to external events and relationships. Self-empowerment comes from finding the courage to confront our inner world, regardless of how complicated and messy it may be.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Pasadena, CA
Online in South Pasadena, California
Matthew Kijak, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Let's work through this together.
If you’re feeling worn out, anxious, and disconnected, and your current way of living feels off course, my therapeutic approach can provide the support you need. Much of our distress originates from deeply rooted, uncontrollable negative thoughts about ourselves and the world, embedded during our upbringing. Often, we remain unaware of what keeps us stuck, making it challenging to find a way out.
I've been fortunate to assist numerous individuals whose lives felt unsustainable and unfulfilling, guiding them to uncover their truest, most vibrant selves. This process is not about making minor adjustments; it's about profound transformation. The life you desire is closer than you realize, but the path to it isn’t always clear when traveled alone.
Together, we will explore evidence-based techniques, enriched with the wisdom of philosophy, the tranquility of Buddhism, the strength of Stoicism, the practice of Mindfulness, and the insights of the mind-body connection through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This isn’t just about self-improvement; it’s a deep awakening, liberating you from the negative thoughts and emotions that have held you back."
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Pasadena, CA
Online in South Pasadena, California
Tim Eby-McKenzie
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Today you are one step further on the path to growth and well-being. Looking for help is a sign of strength.
As a client-focused and trauma-informed therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging time of life, or need help moving forward after a trauma or loss, or you're just ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to working with you to help you achieve your goals.
Please call or email me for a free individual, couples or family therapy consultation today.
32 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Pasadena, CA
Online in South Pasadena, California
Leila Tabatabaee
Psychologist, PhD
I am NOT currently taking new clients** All change is possible. Whether the goal is just to find some relief and connection by talking with someone or to address a specific anxiety or relationship issue. There are many qualified therapists who can help, but it is crucial to find one that fits you.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Pasadena, CA
Online in South Pasadena, California
Darin Bennett
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Therapeutic care and support can be a vital component of working through distressing times or situations, working on enhanced relationships with yourself or others, and enhancing your overall sense of well being and life satisfaction. My therapeutic approach is aimed at identifying barriers to your well being and working collaboratively in creating greater understanding and coping with life’s challenges.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Pasadena, CA
Online in South Pasadena, California
Ana Velouise, Perinatal Mental Health Specialist
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
Why did no one warn you about how hard the transition to parenthood was going to be? You often feel that you’re not doing a “good enough” job and wonder why other parents seem to have it all figured out. You may not have had the pregnancy, birth, or postpartum experience that you wanted. You love your baby more than anything but you don’t always love being a parent.
I’ve been there. Therapy is a resource that helped me feel less alone as I navigated the immense changes that came with becoming a parent. I’m a queer mother of twins and my lived experience with fertility challenges, perinatal loss, birth trauma, NICU parenting, and perinatal mood disorders drew me to this work.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Pasadena, CA
Online in South Pasadena, California
Chris Tickner
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Compassionate, non-judgmental therapy that works! Dr. Tickner has been helping people live the life they deserve and have the relationships they want for over 25 years. His approach brings together the best from the worlds of cognitive therapy, couples counseling, individual therapy, mindfulness/meditation, somatic psychology, trauma therapy, and neuroscience.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Pasadena, CA
Online in South Pasadena, California
Francia Telesford
Registered Social Worker, MSW, ACSW, CLE, PMH-C
Thanks for taking time to find care for yourself. You deserve to have wellness and care and to have a therapist who wants to see you thrive. Most of my clients come to me seeking help with stress, anxiety, and the various stages of motherhood. I love and have a wealth of experience working with individuals and families and building relationships. In my own journey to healing, I have had to learn to navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and postpartum stress and anxiety. I understand what it feels like to be overwhelmed and to want someone to see and care for you in a way that feels genuine. I have been working in the helping profession for 20 years in various settings from private practice, non-profit, hospital, educational and street outreach settings. My goal is to meet you where you are and to partner with you to decrease your suffering no matter where you are in your life stage. We all deserve wellness.
**NOTE: Please see the finances section below. Lowest fee starts at $100/session. **
14 Years Experience
Online in South Pasadena, California (Online Only)
Anne M. Dennis LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I believe my role as a therapist is an honor. As I hold space for an adult client to share their journey, I do not take for granted the Client is the expert in their own life. Through my clinical experience and training we can together look at ways that treatment for the reasons that you may be looking for a therapist can be evaluated and healed.
16 Years Experience
Online in South Pasadena, California (Online Only)
S. Abigail McCarrel : Welcome Home Family Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, DCSW
I am a family therapist. I work closely with families, especially parents, to create calm and peace in the family. Parents who seek my help are often at their wits end and do not know what else to do to help their children. Kiddos in my client families are often gifted or twice exceptional, with frequent complex and challenging episodes that baffle and bewilder their parents. I also work with families who are in the post-adoptive stage of their family's development. I work intensely with parents to understand the brain science at work in all family members, helping parents to become the healers in the family.
As a family therapist, I work from a systems perspective. This means that change in one person impacts everyone else in the family. Since parents are the head of the household and are the leaders in the family, I focus on giving parents the understanding and tools to help their children so that everyone in the family can thrive. This involves helping parents make a lens shift, letting go of outdated parenting strategies for more science-based tools to help all family members. When parents change the way they look at and understand their children, children will change.
35 Years Experience
Online in South Pasadena, California (Online Only)