Therapists in East Central, Pasadena, CA
Craig Lorenz Gerlach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107
I've been in practice over thirty years, dividing my time between my private office ( where i've mostly seen adults) and CHLA Mental Health Clinic where I specialized in adolescents and where I served as one of the training directors for many years. For the last five years, I've devoted my time exclusively to my private practice where I use a range of treatment models ( individual/conjoint/family) and enjoy working with a diverse clientele in terms of presenting problems, age, gender and sexual orientation.
I've been in practice over thirty years, dividing my time between my private office ( where i've mostly seen adults) and CHLA Mental Health Clinic where I specialized in adolescents and where I served as one of the training directors for many years. For the last five years, I've devoted my time exclusively to my private practice where I use a range of treatment models ( individual/conjoint/family) and enjoy working with a diverse clientele in terms of presenting problems, age, gender and sexual orientation.
Micaela Flores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have worked with individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families. I believe that through collaborative work together, there is hope for changing behaviors, beliefs, and conflicts that are impeding you from having the quality of life you desire. I strive to provide an environment that is nurturing, open, and safe for you to process and grow, improving your life and level of functioning.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have worked with individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families. I believe that through collaborative work together, there is hope for changing behaviors, beliefs, and conflicts that are impeding you from having the quality of life you desire. I strive to provide an environment that is nurturing, open, and safe for you to process and grow, improving your life and level of functioning.
Dee Dee Mascarenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107
I have worked in the field almost 30 years and have experience with different ethnicities and socio-economic status. I am fluent in Spanish and English. I have numerous areas of specialty and use techniques that I believe will best fit each client. I am committed to helping people heal and grow, to help people through periods of crisis in their lives, expected or unexpected, to become more comfortable with themselves as well as to rise to their full potential, and create a life that is more meaningful to them.
I have worked in the field almost 30 years and have experience with different ethnicities and socio-economic status. I am fluent in Spanish and English. I have numerous areas of specialty and use techniques that I believe will best fit each client. I am committed to helping people heal and grow, to help people through periods of crisis in their lives, expected or unexpected, to become more comfortable with themselves as well as to rise to their full potential, and create a life that is more meaningful to them.
Jeremy C O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107
Are you living with the effects of trauma or an abusive relationship? It IS possible to move beyond difficult experiences. Therapy is a safe space to tackle the symptoms instead of yourself. Through collaboration we discover strengths inside you that will bring you healing. A traumatic childhood can shape the story you have about yourself and your ability to achieve healthy connections. Unhealthy/Unwanted romantic or sexual relationships can effect how you view love and what you deserve. Let's work together to rediscover YOU, understanding your experience in a way that brings relief, moving beyond events that cause pain.
Are you living with the effects of trauma or an abusive relationship? It IS possible to move beyond difficult experiences. Therapy is a safe space to tackle the symptoms instead of yourself. Through collaboration we discover strengths inside you that will bring you healing. A traumatic childhood can shape the story you have about yourself and your ability to achieve healthy connections. Unhealthy/Unwanted romantic or sexual relationships can effect how you view love and what you deserve. Let's work together to rediscover YOU, understanding your experience in a way that brings relief, moving beyond events that cause pain.
Jane Taylor Nelsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107
It takes a lot of courage to pick up the phone and call or text a therapist. Congratulations on taking the first step to feeling better! It really helps to be able to talk to someone in a safe and private space and be able to express your worries and concerns and have them validated. We can work together to give you the tools to manage the obstacles you are facing and come out the other side feeling like you have the tools to be happy and present in your life.
It takes a lot of courage to pick up the phone and call or text a therapist. Congratulations on taking the first step to feeling better! It really helps to be able to talk to someone in a safe and private space and be able to express your worries and concerns and have them validated. We can work together to give you the tools to manage the obstacles you are facing and come out the other side feeling like you have the tools to be happy and present in your life.
My view of the human condition stems from a Zen concept of "suffering" and "transience of life." I believe that suffering is an inescapable human condition and yet a basis for growth. We all go through the phrases where we feel lost, helpless, or defeated by life challenges erroneously believing suffering will never end. In these moments, therapy can help. As a therapist, I regard my role as a guide in your life journey just like the Sherpas for climbers in the Himalayas. The goal of therapy is to get mobilized, explore the meaning and purpose of your life, and eventually get back on track to pursue what you truly value in life.
My view of the human condition stems from a Zen concept of "suffering" and "transience of life." I believe that suffering is an inescapable human condition and yet a basis for growth. We all go through the phrases where we feel lost, helpless, or defeated by life challenges erroneously believing suffering will never end. In these moments, therapy can help. As a therapist, I regard my role as a guide in your life journey just like the Sherpas for climbers in the Himalayas. The goal of therapy is to get mobilized, explore the meaning and purpose of your life, and eventually get back on track to pursue what you truly value in life.
Mari A. Lee Lmft Csat
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT-S, CPTT-S, MBATT-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107 (Online Only)
Are you hiding sexual secrets, infidelity, or porn addiction? Has someone you love betrayed you and left you feeling heart broken? People dealing with sexual compulsivity and sex/porn addiction often feel shame and are uncertain how to make better choices. Betrayed partners are traumatized, angry and deeply hurt. I have helped hurting people heal for 15 years by providing safe and confidential therapy with specific tools as you focus on moving past the grip of sexually destructive choices, or recover from betrayal trauma. You can heal, rebuild trust with your loved ones, and create a healthy life and loving relationships.
Are you hiding sexual secrets, infidelity, or porn addiction? Has someone you love betrayed you and left you feeling heart broken? People dealing with sexual compulsivity and sex/porn addiction often feel shame and are uncertain how to make better choices. Betrayed partners are traumatized, angry and deeply hurt. I have helped hurting people heal for 15 years by providing safe and confidential therapy with specific tools as you focus on moving past the grip of sexually destructive choices, or recover from betrayal trauma. You can heal, rebuild trust with your loved ones, and create a healthy life and loving relationships.
Linda L. Longserre
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life can be stressful and challenging. Sometimes we seek to meet these challenges by doing the same things we always have and expecting different results. Worry, stress, sadness, loss of a loved one, relationship issues or dealing with health problems can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Many people need help putting things back into perspective and getting back on track. If you want to create positive change in your life, if you are ready to take that first step - Congratulations! I am passionate about supporting you in reaching your goals with respect, empathy and humor.
Life can be stressful and challenging. Sometimes we seek to meet these challenges by doing the same things we always have and expecting different results. Worry, stress, sadness, loss of a loved one, relationship issues or dealing with health problems can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Many people need help putting things back into perspective and getting back on track. If you want to create positive change in your life, if you are ready to take that first step - Congratulations! I am passionate about supporting you in reaching your goals with respect, empathy and humor.
Vanessa Espinosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107
Therapy is a unique opportunity for exploration and understanding of one's own story, and can facilitate healing and transformation during trying times. In my practice, I work collaboratively with clients to uncover and strengthen their inner wisdom, while teaching them skills needed to maneuver through life's challenges, changes and transitions. I provide a supportive and hope-filled environment that allows for a journey of self-discovery, and helps to foster self-love, self-compassion, and acceptance.
Therapy is a unique opportunity for exploration and understanding of one's own story, and can facilitate healing and transformation during trying times. In my practice, I work collaboratively with clients to uncover and strengthen their inner wisdom, while teaching them skills needed to maneuver through life's challenges, changes and transitions. I provide a supportive and hope-filled environment that allows for a journey of self-discovery, and helps to foster self-love, self-compassion, and acceptance.
Choices Counseling & Skills Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107
Is ongoing daily stress taking its toll at work or home? Does it feel like the most important people in your life can't hear what you want or won't take "no" for an answer?
Let's work together to manage stress and take control of emotional reactions and behaviors. When we're angry, hurt, afraid, or nervous we often react in ways that can make an already difficult situation worse. Or, we just freeze and it gets even bigger! It often feels like the more critical the situation, the less effective we are! We can help.
Is ongoing daily stress taking its toll at work or home? Does it feel like the most important people in your life can't hear what you want or won't take "no" for an answer?
Let's work together to manage stress and take control of emotional reactions and behaviors. When we're angry, hurt, afraid, or nervous we often react in ways that can make an already difficult situation worse. Or, we just freeze and it gets even bigger! It often feels like the more critical the situation, the less effective we are! We can help.
PsychE Therapy Inc. was created by Dr. Elleni Koulos to promote overall wellness and healing, with a focus on treating the whole person. We value and emphasize the connection between Mind, Body, Soul, Spirit and Heart. Each of us face challenges on our unique journey through life, at times resulting in feelings of depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and body image issues. PsychE Therapy Inc. will work with you and your family to provide support and to develop a specialized treatment plan to meet your specific needs. This may include traditional talk therapy, art, music and other therapeutic interventions.
PsychE Therapy Inc. was created by Dr. Elleni Koulos to promote overall wellness and healing, with a focus on treating the whole person. We value and emphasize the connection between Mind, Body, Soul, Spirit and Heart. Each of us face challenges on our unique journey through life, at times resulting in feelings of depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and body image issues. PsychE Therapy Inc. will work with you and your family to provide support and to develop a specialized treatment plan to meet your specific needs. This may include traditional talk therapy, art, music and other therapeutic interventions.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91104
It's hard to make sense of what's happening today in the world. It's also hard to make sense of what's happening with yourself. You feel so many things you can't even explain. As humans, we live in intersecting relationships: the earth, society, each other, work, spirituality (for some), individual and generational history. and our changing identities. Identifying and managing all of these relationships while moving in place is dizzyingly daunting. You want change, stability, a sense of purpose, and better connections. Even small moments of contentment would be a relief and a good start.
It's hard to make sense of what's happening today in the world. It's also hard to make sense of what's happening with yourself. You feel so many things you can't even explain. As humans, we live in intersecting relationships: the earth, society, each other, work, spirituality (for some), individual and generational history. and our changing identities. Identifying and managing all of these relationships while moving in place is dizzyingly daunting. You want change, stability, a sense of purpose, and better connections. Even small moments of contentment would be a relief and a good start.
I specialize in culturally sensitive solution-focused help and clinical therapy for adults and teenagers, ages 17 and up. As a psychologist, I am devoted to improving quality of life and relationships, as well as symptoms. My approach to therapy is interpersonal, integrative and evidence-based, adapted for unique needs and values.
I specialize in culturally sensitive solution-focused help and clinical therapy for adults and teenagers, ages 17 and up. As a psychologist, I am devoted to improving quality of life and relationships, as well as symptoms. My approach to therapy is interpersonal, integrative and evidence-based, adapted for unique needs and values.
Kathryn Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107
Kathy Scott has a warmth and vitality, which foster a sense of trust and safety, and she has an especially strong ability to connect with and understand her clients. Her training in EMDR and psychoanalytic therapy effectively support her work-- helping heal abuse and trauma of all kinds. Because of her own personal experience, she has compassion and a heart for women who are widowed and experiencing deep losses. As a result, Kathy works well with women in transition, divorce, parenting issues, single-parenting, step-parenting, blended families, "empty nest" difficulties, and parent-caregiver concerns.
Kathy Scott has a warmth and vitality, which foster a sense of trust and safety, and she has an especially strong ability to connect with and understand her clients. Her training in EMDR and psychoanalytic therapy effectively support her work-- helping heal abuse and trauma of all kinds. Because of her own personal experience, she has compassion and a heart for women who are widowed and experiencing deep losses. As a result, Kathy works well with women in transition, divorce, parenting issues, single-parenting, step-parenting, blended families, "empty nest" difficulties, and parent-caregiver concerns.
Elvina Lui Relationship Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91104
Are there problems in your relationship that have been eating away at you? Your relationship did not start out like this. Do you still remember when your relationship brought you happiness, when you enjoyed being around the other person? Over time, problems build up and relationships change. Don't let this drag on any longer, let me help you. I know how to help couples stop fighting, to re-build trust and love for each other, bringing back the sense of intimacy, support, and happiness.
Are there problems in your relationship that have been eating away at you? Your relationship did not start out like this. Do you still remember when your relationship brought you happiness, when you enjoyed being around the other person? Over time, problems build up and relationships change. Don't let this drag on any longer, let me help you. I know how to help couples stop fighting, to re-build trust and love for each other, bringing back the sense of intimacy, support, and happiness.
Kristine McCarthy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107
My areas of specialization are the treatment of addiction, anxiety and depression. I understand how painful these conditions can be, and more importantly, I know that a better life is possible. Being present in your life, no matter the circumstances, is the greatest gift you can give to yourself and to the people you love. Addiction is an insidious and lonely disease, but you can get and stay sober. Mental health and recovery call for commitment and support. You can live the life you envision, a life of peace and possibilities.
My areas of specialization are the treatment of addiction, anxiety and depression. I understand how painful these conditions can be, and more importantly, I know that a better life is possible. Being present in your life, no matter the circumstances, is the greatest gift you can give to yourself and to the people you love. Addiction is an insidious and lonely disease, but you can get and stay sober. Mental health and recovery call for commitment and support. You can live the life you envision, a life of peace and possibilities.
As a clinical neuropsychologist, I specialize in the assessment of children and young adults when families have cognitive, behavioral, or educational concerns. The goal of the assessment process is to create a detailed learning profile and care plan to meet the unique needs of each child and family. I believe in treating the whole child, addressing cognitive and social-emotional aspects of their development. My holistic approach ensures that your child receives the most comprehensive care available.
As a clinical neuropsychologist, I specialize in the assessment of children and young adults when families have cognitive, behavioral, or educational concerns. The goal of the assessment process is to create a detailed learning profile and care plan to meet the unique needs of each child and family. I believe in treating the whole child, addressing cognitive and social-emotional aspects of their development. My holistic approach ensures that your child receives the most comprehensive care available.
Jessica Cerutti, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107 (Online Only)
I approach therapy from a depth-oriented and attachment-based perspective to increase insight, overcome barriers, and to connect to feeling more deeply. I view this work as a collaborative exploration, and am honored to provide support to others on their journey to a deeper understanding of themselves. I aim to create a safe and nonjudgmental space to enable you to comfortably begin this process of self-discovery.
I approach therapy from a depth-oriented and attachment-based perspective to increase insight, overcome barriers, and to connect to feeling more deeply. I view this work as a collaborative exploration, and am honored to provide support to others on their journey to a deeper understanding of themselves. I aim to create a safe and nonjudgmental space to enable you to comfortably begin this process of self-discovery.
Maggie Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91104
I am overwhelmed,tired,and I do not seem to find a way out of this. Everything seems gloomy and dull. It was never like this. What Happened? I am lost and I can not talk to anyone about this. I try sometimes, but it is so much deeper than anyone thinks. If you can relate to this statement, know that you are not alone. There is hope.
I am overwhelmed,tired,and I do not seem to find a way out of this. Everything seems gloomy and dull. It was never like this. What Happened? I am lost and I can not talk to anyone about this. I try sometimes, but it is so much deeper than anyone thinks. If you can relate to this statement, know that you are not alone. There is hope.
Colleen O'Hara
Marriage & Family Therapist, Coach
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Central, Pasadena, CA 91107 (Online Only)
You may be seeking support due to feeling stressed or worried, or if you are feeling sad or easily overwhelmed; perhaps your home life is difficult, or interactions with your teen often end in conflict. I work with people to gently uncover what underlies such challenges, help clarify their choices and goals, then support and empower their movement towards those goals. My practice combines traditional therapy, mindfulness, and EMDR, for more focused work on large and small traumas.
You may be seeking support due to feeling stressed or worried, or if you are feeling sad or easily overwhelmed; perhaps your home life is difficult, or interactions with your teen often end in conflict. I work with people to gently uncover what underlies such challenges, help clarify their choices and goals, then support and empower their movement towards those goals. My practice combines traditional therapy, mindfulness, and EMDR, for more focused work on large and small traumas.
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Number of Therapists in East Central, Pasadena, CA
100+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in East Central, Pasadena, CA who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 80% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Grief |
| 64% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 69% | Aetna |
| 61% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 59% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in East Central, Pasadena, CA see their clients
| 68% | In Person and Online | |
| 32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 83% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |