BlueCross BlueShield Therapists in 91105
Minerva Torres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105 (Online Only)
My goal is to provide you with skills that you can take and maintain even after you complete your therapy journey with me. Some of these skills can include, but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, communication, mindfulness, anxiety management, and relaxation skills. I have experience in working with all ages of life. My passion is working with young adults and adults, couples, and families. I specialize in the treatment of depression (including prenatal and postpartum), anxiety, trauma, addictions, interpersonal conflict, and life transitions.
My goal is to provide you with skills that you can take and maintain even after you complete your therapy journey with me. Some of these skills can include, but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, communication, mindfulness, anxiety management, and relaxation skills. I have experience in working with all ages of life. My passion is working with young adults and adults, couples, and families. I specialize in the treatment of depression (including prenatal and postpartum), anxiety, trauma, addictions, interpersonal conflict, and life transitions.
Celeste Soto - NOCD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105 (Online Only)
I became a therapist to help people address their fears, manage their struggles, and find hope again. Education is key to effective treatment, and I make sure you understand what you're going through. I'm here to listen to your story. I've been described as helpful, compassionate, and supportive—but I can be assertive when needed. I want to ensure every step you take in treatment is the best one for you on your road to recovery. Together, we can make it happen. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD.
I became a therapist to help people address their fears, manage their struggles, and find hope again. Education is key to effective treatment, and I make sure you understand what you're going through. I'm here to listen to your story. I've been described as helpful, compassionate, and supportive—but I can be assertive when needed. I want to ensure every step you take in treatment is the best one for you on your road to recovery. Together, we can make it happen. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD.
Noelle Lepore - NOCD
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105 (Online Only)
As someone who has lived experience with intrusive thoughts, I know how difficult they can be. Utilizing my personal and professional experience, I will help you find your strength. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
As someone who has lived experience with intrusive thoughts, I know how difficult they can be. Utilizing my personal and professional experience, I will help you find your strength. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
Narkesia Swanigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105 (Online Only)
I take a collaborative approach to working with my clients. You are not alone. Many benefit from the empathetic and nonjudgmental support of a trained professional. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for those seeking to increase self-awareness, insight into one’s patterns both with ourselves and with others. I am devoted to helping you connect to your truth and deeper knowledge of yourself; build stronger relational bonds and improve communication challenges; and overcome crisis, awakening the warrior within you.
I take a collaborative approach to working with my clients. You are not alone. Many benefit from the empathetic and nonjudgmental support of a trained professional. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for those seeking to increase self-awareness, insight into one’s patterns both with ourselves and with others. I am devoted to helping you connect to your truth and deeper knowledge of yourself; build stronger relational bonds and improve communication challenges; and overcome crisis, awakening the warrior within you.
Alyssa Cruz - NOCD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105 (Online Only)
I love using my learned experience and life experience to support people in different challenging situations. The whole process of therapy—from start to finish—and seeing positive progress is incredibly gratifying. It's wonderful when people can say, "I remember struggling with this issue, and now it's not so impactful for me." At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
I love using my learned experience and life experience to support people in different challenging situations. The whole process of therapy—from start to finish—and seeing positive progress is incredibly gratifying. It's wonderful when people can say, "I remember struggling with this issue, and now it's not so impactful for me." At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
If I had to choose three words that encapsulated my therapeutic approach, the words would be authenticity, compassion, and context. I learned how to deconstruct chaotic complex situations into digestible and palatable pieces. I learned to individualize and tailor interventions to meet students where they were at, not where I wanted them to be. I learned that no student, teacher, or classroom can optimally function in isolation, but rather thrive when choosing to operate interdependently.
If I had to choose three words that encapsulated my therapeutic approach, the words would be authenticity, compassion, and context. I learned how to deconstruct chaotic complex situations into digestible and palatable pieces. I learned to individualize and tailor interventions to meet students where they were at, not where I wanted them to be. I learned that no student, teacher, or classroom can optimally function in isolation, but rather thrive when choosing to operate interdependently.
Julie Plutt - NOCD
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105 (Online Only)
One of my favorite parts of OCD therapy is providing education and normalizing the OCD experience for people who often have carried shame, believing something is wrong with them because of their intrusive thoughts. Getting the chance to tell someone they aren't their thoughts—this is OCD, a diagnosable and treatable disorder—is one of the most rewarding parts of my work. At NOCD, my team and I provide effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to treat them properly.
One of my favorite parts of OCD therapy is providing education and normalizing the OCD experience for people who often have carried shame, believing something is wrong with them because of their intrusive thoughts. Getting the chance to tell someone they aren't their thoughts—this is OCD, a diagnosable and treatable disorder—is one of the most rewarding parts of my work. At NOCD, my team and I provide effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to treat them properly.
Christine Lustig Ortiz - NOCD
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105 (Online Only)
People are dynamic and complex. I have a deep awareness and respect for what I don’t know, what I need to learn, and the many ways I can collaborate with a person in their OCD treatment. Our mental and emotional health is so important, and I'm honored to be part of that wellness community. At NOCD, my team and I provide effective treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have also received training in evidence-based treatments.
People are dynamic and complex. I have a deep awareness and respect for what I don’t know, what I need to learn, and the many ways I can collaborate with a person in their OCD treatment. Our mental and emotional health is so important, and I'm honored to be part of that wellness community. At NOCD, my team and I provide effective treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have also received training in evidence-based treatments.
Tricia Morris - NOCD
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105 (Online Only)
I am a compassionate and non-judgmental therapist. Your treatment will be personalized, based on your diagnosis and individual goals. We will go at your pace. I love to see members progress, returning to a healthy and satisfying lifestyle, enjoying things that once were anxiety-provoking or painful. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly.
I am a compassionate and non-judgmental therapist. Your treatment will be personalized, based on your diagnosis and individual goals. We will go at your pace. I love to see members progress, returning to a healthy and satisfying lifestyle, enjoying things that once were anxiety-provoking or painful. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly.
Victoria Kubal - NOCD
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105 (Online Only)
My empathy for people who are suffering is what initially drew me to become a therapist. Learning how to change my behavior—and wanting to teach others how to do the same—motivated me to specialize in behavior therapy. I chose to focus on OCD after being inspired by my clients' progress. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of its nuances allows us to accurately diagnose and effectively treat it. We have intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP), the gold standard for OCD treatment.
My empathy for people who are suffering is what initially drew me to become a therapist. Learning how to change my behavior—and wanting to teach others how to do the same—motivated me to specialize in behavior therapy. I chose to focus on OCD after being inspired by my clients' progress. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of its nuances allows us to accurately diagnose and effectively treat it. We have intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP), the gold standard for OCD treatment.
Shauna Pichette - NOCD
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105 (Online Only)
I use a personal approach to therapy, incorporating warmth and humor. I genuinely celebrate my members' successes and challenge them while respecting their boundaries. Helping people realize their potential and live their best lives has always been my passion. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of OCD’s nuances enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We've received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP), the gold standard treatment for OCD.
I use a personal approach to therapy, incorporating warmth and humor. I genuinely celebrate my members' successes and challenge them while respecting their boundaries. Helping people realize their potential and live their best lives has always been my passion. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of OCD’s nuances enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We've received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP), the gold standard treatment for OCD.
Allyson Torres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105 (Online Only)
My vision is to provide culturally competent, and solution-focused services that promote individuals’ social-emotional health and wellbeing, help to prevent the development of mental health challenges through mindfulness, and address key issues leading to one’s own mental health balance.
My vision is to provide culturally competent, and solution-focused services that promote individuals’ social-emotional health and wellbeing, help to prevent the development of mental health challenges through mindfulness, and address key issues leading to one’s own mental health balance.
I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals, families and couples from ethnically and culturally diverse populations. The individuals that I work with are overcoming various life transitions from mental health issues, interpersonal relationships, career and academic challenges, grief and loss and trauma. My goal is to empower clients to feel more comfortable exploring their wants and needs while helping them develop tools, skills, and strategies to move towards their desired goals. I utilize a multicultural perspective when helping individuals on their journey to improve both their mental health and mental well-being
I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals, families and couples from ethnically and culturally diverse populations. The individuals that I work with are overcoming various life transitions from mental health issues, interpersonal relationships, career and academic challenges, grief and loss and trauma. My goal is to empower clients to feel more comfortable exploring their wants and needs while helping them develop tools, skills, and strategies to move towards their desired goals. I utilize a multicultural perspective when helping individuals on their journey to improve both their mental health and mental well-being
Creating a safe, accepting, and empathetic environment can allow one to tune into their resources, resiliency, sense of strength, and connection to others. Creating this environment helps individuals uncover their stories, find healing and learn new approaches to living the life they want. I specialize in providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship and dating difficulties, communication issues, food and body image struggles, addictions, and family conflict.
Creating a safe, accepting, and empathetic environment can allow one to tune into their resources, resiliency, sense of strength, and connection to others. Creating this environment helps individuals uncover their stories, find healing and learn new approaches to living the life they want. I specialize in providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship and dating difficulties, communication issues, food and body image struggles, addictions, and family conflict.
Devon Garza - NOCD
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I'm direct and comfortable pushing you to do what you need to do. I don't shy away from topics that might seem weird or uncomfortable—I’m here to help you tackle those. Accountability is crucial to me—we'll discuss what's going well and what isn't. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of its nuances enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
As a therapist, I'm direct and comfortable pushing you to do what you need to do. I don't shy away from topics that might seem weird or uncomfortable—I’m here to help you tackle those. Accountability is crucial to me—we'll discuss what's going well and what isn't. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of its nuances enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
Jaime Armando Naranjo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105 (Online Only)
My clinical practice is focused on meeting you where you are at, respecting boundaries and encouraging you to explore your past while building hope for your future. Having worked with diverse populations with varying emotional needs, I understand that building trust, providing safety, and being open is imperative to promoting change.
My clinical practice is focused on meeting you where you are at, respecting boundaries and encouraging you to explore your past while building hope for your future. Having worked with diverse populations with varying emotional needs, I understand that building trust, providing safety, and being open is imperative to promoting change.
During stressful times, constant worrying, anxiety, anger, and sadness surface and cause disruption in relationships, sleep, eating habits, and health. I strongly believe in the mind and body connection, and, with help, stress can be an opportunity for emotional growth. I utilize my clinical experience and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to motivate clients and families toward their own emotional growth. I tailor various therapeutic approaches according to what works for my client and what my client needs to meet their goals.
During stressful times, constant worrying, anxiety, anger, and sadness surface and cause disruption in relationships, sleep, eating habits, and health. I strongly believe in the mind and body connection, and, with help, stress can be an opportunity for emotional growth. I utilize my clinical experience and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to motivate clients and families toward their own emotional growth. I tailor various therapeutic approaches according to what works for my client and what my client needs to meet their goals.
Verenice Torres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91105 (Online Only)
I value mental health and believe in the importance of getting the necessary care to manage life stressors. In my practice, I utilize a strength-based approach, focused on the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to build resilience and empower the BIPOC community. My practice focuses on treating individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transition, and trauma.
I value mental health and believe in the importance of getting the necessary care to manage life stressors. In my practice, I utilize a strength-based approach, focused on the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to build resilience and empower the BIPOC community. My practice focuses on treating individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transition, and trauma.
Katelyn Shields
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105 (Online Only)
Finding a therapist who you feel comfortable with and who fits your needs can be a challenging task. My hope is that the information provided here will allow you to move closer to finding the therapist that is right for you, or continuing your search elsewhere. Therapy can be scary, vulnerable, difficult, exciting, unexpected, rewarding, and completely life changing. I’m here for all of that and whatever else our work brings us. I love being a therapist. While I can serve and help many people with a variety of life’s challenges, I am currently working towards a certification in Sex Therapy.
Finding a therapist who you feel comfortable with and who fits your needs can be a challenging task. My hope is that the information provided here will allow you to move closer to finding the therapist that is right for you, or continuing your search elsewhere. Therapy can be scary, vulnerable, difficult, exciting, unexpected, rewarding, and completely life changing. I’m here for all of that and whatever else our work brings us. I love being a therapist. While I can serve and help many people with a variety of life’s challenges, I am currently working towards a certification in Sex Therapy.
Sandra Sampaio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105 (Online Only)
Sometimes we’re not able to make the changes we want in life without additional support. Congratulations on taking this step! It is a scary one, especially when there can be cultural barriers and stigma to receive therapy. My goal is to support you to remove barriers to growth and change, so you align with your most authentic self, have healthier relationships, and feel a sense of peace. I am dedicated to creating a space that is warm, compassionate and accessible where you feel safe to explore the way in which you can build a more fulfilling life.
Sometimes we’re not able to make the changes we want in life without additional support. Congratulations on taking this step! It is a scary one, especially when there can be cultural barriers and stigma to receive therapy. My goal is to support you to remove barriers to growth and change, so you align with your most authentic self, have healthier relationships, and feel a sense of peace. I am dedicated to creating a space that is warm, compassionate and accessible where you feel safe to explore the way in which you can build a more fulfilling life.
