Therapists in La Canada Flintridge, CA

To be human can mean that joy and pain, love and despair, connection and loneliness, energy and apathy, all occur within the same internal space. When that space becomes overwhelmed with pain, shame, or fear, we can feel as though we’re running on fumes - burned-out, disconnected, feeling stuck or paralyzed. Thoughts and emotions affect the way we move through life; and consciously or not, past emotional and relational wounds affect how we approach the present and future. Therapy can be a powerful aid in healing wounds and nurturing joy, connection, meaning, and new ways of being.

**Telehealth Video sessions are available** Are you having trouble controlling your drinking but feel like "rehab" isn't for you? Have loved ones in your life pleaded with you to stop? Is your alcohol or drug use causing relationship issues? Anxiety problems? I know exactly how you’re feeling. Alcohol or drug abuse can be extremely difficult to manage on your own. For the last 19 years I’ve been helping clients navigate the personal recovery process and the trials and tribulations they come with it. If you are in a place in your life where you are ready to make some needed changes, I can help you be free from the grips of addiction.

Friendly, patient and compassionate therapist with 8 years of clinical experience and over 20 years combined working in mental health and with clients. Experienced therapist that can help in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression and/or trauma to be able to function daily. I am also trained in parenting skills.

Your fears, your anxieties and your self-doubts come from a deep desire to be seen, known and loved. When you can quiet that fear and connect to your story, you can find a path to what you most need in life. The story you tell yourself has the power to motivate you, transform you and move you to action or it can limit you, undermine you and close you off to future possibilities. Telling and owning your story and loving yourself through the process is the bravest thing you will ever do. More importantly, it frees you to write a new ending.

You wanted to start a family because you had hope and a vision for the future. Now, you’re not sure where that hope is. Instead, it’s the anxiety you’re not doing enough. The fear of not having the family you hoped for. Reeling from the adjustments you've made. Losing the person you used to be. Anger and resentment because it feels like your partner doesn't get it. Isolated from a world that highlights glowy and cute instead of messy and complex. Any day can be a different roller coaster of emotion. For many women, seasons of transition, infertility, pregnancy, loss, postpartum, and parenting can feel exactly like this.

Struggling to finish projects? Forgetful of tasks or conversations? If daydreaming and zoning out have become your norm, leading to missed assignments or feeling behind, you're not alone. ADHD could be the reason you're not performing at your best. It’s not just about being scattered; it's about finding a way to excel. Discover clarity and unlock your potential. Get tested for ADHD and embrace a future where you meet your goals and enjoy success. Let's journey toward better focus together.

Mental health is as important as physical health. So if you need professional help with your mind, just as you would seek a doctor for your physical health, you need to see a mental health therapist. John is passionate about working with individuals and couples on mental issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, disconnection with self and others, hopelessness, abandonment, rejection, betrayal, losses/grief, self value and (pre)marital issues. I am also a Prepare/Enrich Facilitator and can help couple get the relationship analyzed across 14 dimensions including communication, finance, sex, parenting, religion, etc.

Dr. Adelina Matevosyan is a Neuropsychologist who offers comprehensive assessment services to children, adolescents and adults presenting with cognitive, academic, and social-emotional concerns. She has over a decade of tailored clinical training in neuropsychological assessments throughout the developmental lifespan and works with families to provide diagnostic clarity. Her practice utilizes a holistic approach considering cognitive, psychological, and behavioral factors.

Choosing change is hard. Even scary. Unless you are perfectly happy with life as it is right now, you deserve to feel better and live better. We will work together to take action and make change possible! Whether it’s a specific problem or general displeasure, we will explore root causes, process pain, and establish new patterns.

Transitions can create disconnect and emotional distress. Becoming a parent can be especially challenging. We may feel overwhelmed, burned out, or just struggling to find joy. Our relationships may suffer, creating feelings of isolation and loneliness. Interrupted sleep and added stress make it hard to engage in daily life. We may carry guilt or shame as we struggle to fulfill the needs of those we love, leaving our own needs unmet. The transition to parenting young children may also mark a shift in identity, struggling to define who we are and "how to remain me." Being a parent does not have to be so hard — relief is in reach.

Divorce turns your whole life upside down. I help people who are thinking about divorce, getting divorced, or are newly divorced. Divorce can feel like make you feel like your life is out of control; like someone or some thing picked up the snow globe of your life and shook it. Now all the pieces are flying around and everything feels overwhelming, uncertain. You don’t know how to put things back together again and are maybe not even sure you really want to. It can feel like you will never be happy again. Divorce is hard and often it's really shitty.

We will work together to overcome any anxiety, depression, or stressful life changes such as marriage, death, pregnancy and postpartum issues. I will provide a safe, supportive and authentic environment that will help you work through these issues while encouraging growth, self acceptance and an overall improvement in the quality of your life. I find that using a combination of existential/depth work along with behavioral therapy provides long lasting benefits and true change.

Therapy is a collaborative effort between myself and the individual. My goal is to use my training and expertise to assist individuals in increasing their ability to cope with life stressors and in achieving their goals. I believe wellness is about balance and maintaining nonjudgmental agreements with one’s self and in relation to others.

Whether you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, or depression, going through a difficult life transition, having trouble with relationships, or simply want to leave behind some habits that are no longer serving you, participating in psychotherapy sessions can make all the difference in helping you achieve your wellness goals. I am certified in Trauma Focused CBT and the Positive Parenting Program. I specialize in providing all parents with the support they need. This may be in maternal mental health, or in managing challenging situations or behaviors. I also offer holistic practices such as meditation, mindfulness, and yoga.

Have you found yourself struggling with aspects of your life that leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Are you coping with grief or another type of loss or life transition? Maybe you’ve lost a loved one, pet, or part of yourself and life just doesn’t feel the same anymore. Maybe you are coping with midlife issues like aging parents, empty nest, divorce, health, or menopause that make you feel like you don’t know yourself anymore. Now more than ever, people are feeling isolated and unsupported. Sometimes we don’t even know how to care for ourselves when there’s so much to do to stay afloat.