LGBTQ+ therapists in South Pasadena, California CA
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Serving LGBTQ+
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
Serving LGBTQ+
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
Serving LGBTQ+
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
Serving LGBTQ+
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
Serving LGBTQ+
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)
Serving LGBTQ+
Dan Fink
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I am a nerd, a leader, and a supporter. In addition to being a licensed therapist, I have experience in corporate tech, cognitive psychology research, and nonprofit leadership.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Pasadena, CA
Online in South Pasadena, California
Serving LGBTQ+
Samer Fawaz
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT #149147
The concept of self-love is a mystery because you often default to a painful pattern of beating yourself up. Being productive is important to you but instead you feel overwhelmed and burnt out. You want to be in the flow with your partner but rather you are constantly at odds leaving you feeling lonely and isolated. Cultivating deeper relationships is a value to you but you feel disconnected, anxious and stressed. These and other of life’s great emotional impasses are what often lead people to therapy.
I believe the most valuable impact therapy can have on you is a deeper understanding of yourself and who you want to show up as in the world. Through consistent, gentle, and thoughtful investigation of oneself, there can be considerable growth. The deeper we are able to go together, the more attuned you will become with yourself and others.
I provide my clients with directive, empowering therapy aimed at challenging you to look at yourself in a more introspective and curious way. My clients walk away from therapy with me feeling inspired and motivated to make meaningful change in their life. My main areas of focus include: entrepreneurs, entertainment industry professionals, gay men & couples.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Pasadena, CA
Online in South Pasadena, California
Serving LGBTQ+
Haley Carroll
Psychologist, MS, PhD
I offer a supportive and evidence-based approach to help clients navigate post-traumatic stress disorder.
My clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of behavioral and cognitive behavioral (CBT) therapies. I also specialize in evidence-based treatments for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with extensive clinical and research training. I completed my doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology at the University of Washington, with a focus on diversity science. My internship at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital centered on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and I pursued a postdoctoral fellowship in Global Psychiatry at Boston University Medical Center.
Currently, I am an Assistant Professor based in Seattle, Washington, at Boston University. My research explores the impact of migration on mental health, in collaboration with Universidad del Pacifico in Lima, Peru, and Boston Medical Center. This work informs my culturally sensitive approach to therapy.
If you're seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable therapist, I'm here to support you. Feel free to reach out to learn more or to schedule a session.
6 Years Experience
Online in South Pasadena, California (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Eric van der Voort
Psychologist, PsyD, CST, CSWT
As a kink-identified Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist, I work with kinky & non-monogamous people of all sexual orientations to address sexual performance anxieties, desire discrepancies, porn and/or substance use, and communication difficulties. I also help straight-identified men understand and appreciate their attraction to trans women. My inclusive practice enthusiastically welcomes those of any sexual orientation, gender identity, kink, relationship dynamic, and behaviors between consenting adults.
9 Years Experience
Online in South Pasadena, California (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Christina Charlotin
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My goal in my work is to empower you to break away from the chronic emotions, thought patterns, behaviors and outcomes that do not serve you. When setting our treatment goals, we’ll discuss what you’d like to gain, what you’d like to keep, & what you’d choose to no longer experience. With that information, we’ll work towards creating your version of happiness.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Pasadena, CA
Online in South Pasadena, California