Female Therapists in Mid Central, Pasadena, CA
Orange Grove Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91117 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Elena White
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91106
Are you feeling isolated, or having difficulty connecting with others around you in a way that feels fulfilling and genuine? You may also feel like you're too much or not enough, and seek self-acceptance and freedom from judgement. You may also be an out-of-the-box thinker or a creative person who is struggling to feel accepted, loved, or trying to find your voice, your place, or your people in the world. You may be rethinking who and what you want in your life, including your family of origin. I can help you sort through what feels important to you.
Are you feeling isolated, or having difficulty connecting with others around you in a way that feels fulfilling and genuine? You may also feel like you're too much or not enough, and seek self-acceptance and freedom from judgement. You may also be an out-of-the-box thinker or a creative person who is struggling to feel accepted, loved, or trying to find your voice, your place, or your people in the world. You may be rethinking who and what you want in your life, including your family of origin. I can help you sort through what feels important to you.
Samantha Sangana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91107 (Online Only)
As a woman of color & the child of immigrants, exploration of intersectionality is crucial to my practice.
By moving toward patience, kindness, and grace for one’s self, we can challenge the places in our lives that have promoted trauma, dis-ease, and a host of mental, physical, & spiritual compromise. By sitting inside of life’s questions, with a practice of curiosity and self-compassion, we can gain clarity for how to move toward balance & harmony. My practice seeks to support adults with childhood trauma, parents & the child-parent relationship, as well as pregnant and new mothers & new parents. With empathy, humor, & compassionate challenging, I work to support you toward your definition of progress.
As a woman of color & the child of immigrants, exploration of intersectionality is crucial to my practice.
By moving toward patience, kindness, and grace for one’s self, we can challenge the places in our lives that have promoted trauma, dis-ease, and a host of mental, physical, & spiritual compromise. By sitting inside of life’s questions, with a practice of curiosity and self-compassion, we can gain clarity for how to move toward balance & harmony. My practice seeks to support adults with childhood trauma, parents & the child-parent relationship, as well as pregnant and new mothers & new parents. With empathy, humor, & compassionate challenging, I work to support you toward your definition of progress.
Sarah R Cole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91107
When someone is thinking about finding a therapist they are choosing a hopeful and courageous path. They know they need support, maybe things they've tried in the past haven't worked as well as they'd hoped. I bring a compassionate and curious lens to gently explore the factors that contribute to the way you experience the world. These factors may include events in your past, stressors in your present life, or the effect of living within societal structures that may not support your full and complex development. I have an affirming approach that respects all genders, races, sexual identities, everyone!
When someone is thinking about finding a therapist they are choosing a hopeful and courageous path. They know they need support, maybe things they've tried in the past haven't worked as well as they'd hoped. I bring a compassionate and curious lens to gently explore the factors that contribute to the way you experience the world. These factors may include events in your past, stressors in your present life, or the effect of living within societal structures that may not support your full and complex development. I have an affirming approach that respects all genders, races, sexual identities, everyone!
Iihae Shin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91117 (Online Only)
Hello. My name is Iihae (pronounced E-heh). I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and I have been in this field for over 28 years. I have worked with clients of all ages and from all walks of life. My special interest is in helping clients to resolve the impact of traumatic experiences. I am a Level II therapist in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and certified in Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), a somatic therapy. I also have extensive training background in Brainspotting and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy).
Hello. My name is Iihae (pronounced E-heh). I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and I have been in this field for over 28 years. I have worked with clients of all ages and from all walks of life. My special interest is in helping clients to resolve the impact of traumatic experiences. I am a Level II therapist in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and certified in Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), a somatic therapy. I also have extensive training background in Brainspotting and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy).
Dr. Donsha Robinson-McClain
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91107 (Online Only)
As a Clinical Psychologist, I believe that a collaborative therapeutic relationship that incorporates all aspects of the client's life is key. I view therapy as a journey of self-discovery, and personal growth. I view my role as a facilitator of change, and it is my goal to assist client's in becoming their own facilitators of their personal change. I believe my strengths include an ability to build a strong rapport that helps client to feel empowered to meet their desired goals.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I believe that a collaborative therapeutic relationship that incorporates all aspects of the client's life is key. I view therapy as a journey of self-discovery, and personal growth. I view my role as a facilitator of change, and it is my goal to assist client's in becoming their own facilitators of their personal change. I believe my strengths include an ability to build a strong rapport that helps client to feel empowered to meet their desired goals.
Sheri Lynn Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91107 (Online Only)
To follow my first mind is a Southern expression to explain the power and importance of listening and trusting one's intuition and gut instinct to care for and support oneself. Your first mind is knowing without conscious knowing, a higher power, the universe, you. It reminds you of your worthiness, your strength, and your connectedness. If you desire to experience life more authentically, to fortify your intuition, and to hear your first mind either for the first time or with more clarity. In that case, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
To follow my first mind is a Southern expression to explain the power and importance of listening and trusting one's intuition and gut instinct to care for and support oneself. Your first mind is knowing without conscious knowing, a higher power, the universe, you. It reminds you of your worthiness, your strength, and your connectedness. If you desire to experience life more authentically, to fortify your intuition, and to hear your first mind either for the first time or with more clarity. In that case, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Tara Morgan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91106
I am an empathetic, and non-judgmental clinician working with adults, couples and adolescent clients struggling with depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, self-esteem issues, communication difficulties, parenting, women’s health, life transitions.
Rarely is change easy, and frequently it is the last option we choose because it requires courage and strength, which during difficult times may feel insurmountable. I would like to offer you my perspective on courage, change and transformation; I believe they are small movements forward when you feel like you can’t move at all. That movement can be as little as being open to the idea of change, which can lead to a willingness to do something different. Therapy is a safe environment where we can explore the shadows together, shining a light into the darkness and softening the fears surrounding them.
I am an empathetic, and non-judgmental clinician working with adults, couples and adolescent clients struggling with depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, self-esteem issues, communication difficulties, parenting, women’s health, life transitions.
Rarely is change easy, and frequently it is the last option we choose because it requires courage and strength, which during difficult times may feel insurmountable. I would like to offer you my perspective on courage, change and transformation; I believe they are small movements forward when you feel like you can’t move at all. That movement can be as little as being open to the idea of change, which can lead to a willingness to do something different. Therapy is a safe environment where we can explore the shadows together, shining a light into the darkness and softening the fears surrounding them.
Kathleen Rose Maldonado
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91106
I would like you to know that you are in a safe place. My name is Kathleen Maldonado, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, born and raised in Los Angeles, California. I am here to walk with you on your journey to self-awareness, cognitive challenging, and healing. I have worked in the mental health field for 4 years, specializing in Trauma Informed Care to assist clients overcome and heal. I like to implement a Holistic approach integrating various forms of treatment modalities tailored to each client. Main approaches are EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic.
I would like you to know that you are in a safe place. My name is Kathleen Maldonado, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, born and raised in Los Angeles, California. I am here to walk with you on your journey to self-awareness, cognitive challenging, and healing. I have worked in the mental health field for 4 years, specializing in Trauma Informed Care to assist clients overcome and heal. I like to implement a Holistic approach integrating various forms of treatment modalities tailored to each client. Main approaches are EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic.
S C (Stacy-Colleen) Nameth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR, SEP, RYT
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91106
If you've become lost amongst obstacles on your journey, I'd like to help guide you to more happiness by offering suggestions, uncovering unwanted patterns, and leading you from the past to the present in order to heal and evolve, enhancing your happiness. Through changes in perceptions/attitudes and being willing to see situations with a new pair of glasses, you can reach your goals and evolve. My clients report that they enjoy my down-to-earth attitude and humor and my use of Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, TRM, meditation and yoga to treat mind-body symptoms. I work best with clients who are motivated to gain self-awareness and see patterns that are no longer serving them. I give homework between sessions in order to keep the continuity of healing working consistently. I feel very blessed to be working in a field that serves people who are finding their best selves and evolving into the people they want to be.
If you've become lost amongst obstacles on your journey, I'd like to help guide you to more happiness by offering suggestions, uncovering unwanted patterns, and leading you from the past to the present in order to heal and evolve, enhancing your happiness. Through changes in perceptions/attitudes and being willing to see situations with a new pair of glasses, you can reach your goals and evolve. My clients report that they enjoy my down-to-earth attitude and humor and my use of Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, TRM, meditation and yoga to treat mind-body symptoms. I work best with clients who are motivated to gain self-awareness and see patterns that are no longer serving them. I give homework between sessions in order to keep the continuity of healing working consistently. I feel very blessed to be working in a field that serves people who are finding their best selves and evolving into the people they want to be.
Rachelle Clayton Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91106
As human beings we are constantly evolving and changing depending on our life experiences. My main objective as a therapist is to assist clients in whatever phase of life that they might be in, as well as whatever obstacles in life that they may be having challenges with. My job is truly to be a witness and a sense of safe support as we collaboratively decipher what resources and forms of support that clients need. No matter what situations, obstacles or challenges that you may be facing you have the ability to evolve, and gradually change to live the life that will give you the greatest. Allow me to be apart of that process.
As human beings we are constantly evolving and changing depending on our life experiences. My main objective as a therapist is to assist clients in whatever phase of life that they might be in, as well as whatever obstacles in life that they may be having challenges with. My job is truly to be a witness and a sense of safe support as we collaboratively decipher what resources and forms of support that clients need. No matter what situations, obstacles or challenges that you may be facing you have the ability to evolve, and gradually change to live the life that will give you the greatest. Allow me to be apart of that process.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91107 (Online Only)
Your overall wellness extends beyond your physical health and, by taking this first step to find a therapist, you are showing yourself love and compassion. Thank you for making your emotional and mental well-being a priority. Change takes time, is difficult, and can be scary but is ultimately, liberating and transformative. When we make changes in our lives, we open ourselves up to growth and new possibilities. Ghandi believed “the future depends on what you do today.” I believe each of us can overcome the obstacles that impact our relationships, happiness, quality of life, and keep us from being our most authentic selves.
Your overall wellness extends beyond your physical health and, by taking this first step to find a therapist, you are showing yourself love and compassion. Thank you for making your emotional and mental well-being a priority. Change takes time, is difficult, and can be scary but is ultimately, liberating and transformative. When we make changes in our lives, we open ourselves up to growth and new possibilities. Ghandi believed “the future depends on what you do today.” I believe each of us can overcome the obstacles that impact our relationships, happiness, quality of life, and keep us from being our most authentic selves.
Thank you for visiting. As an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have helped numerous clients overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship conflicts, and life transitions. I use proven therapy models such as CBT, DBT, SFC, and Insight-Oriented Therapy to meet individual needs and goals. However, research shows that the therapeutic relationship is paramount for clients to make progress. I prioritize creating a warm and safe environment for clients to share their unique and challenging stories. Your well-being is my top priority, and I'm here to support you on your journey to better mental health.
Thank you for visiting. As an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have helped numerous clients overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship conflicts, and life transitions. I use proven therapy models such as CBT, DBT, SFC, and Insight-Oriented Therapy to meet individual needs and goals. However, research shows that the therapeutic relationship is paramount for clients to make progress. I prioritize creating a warm and safe environment for clients to share their unique and challenging stories. Your well-being is my top priority, and I'm here to support you on your journey to better mental health.
Stephanie Blank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91107 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals and families on bringing healing and transformation to their life. Whether past traumas or current life transitions are keeping you stuck, therapy is a place to find support, empathy, and growth. A place to develop a practice for living each moment more fully. If you find that fear, conflict and self judgement cloud your path, I can help you find hope.
I work with individuals and families on bringing healing and transformation to their life. Whether past traumas or current life transitions are keeping you stuck, therapy is a place to find support, empathy, and growth. A place to develop a practice for living each moment more fully. If you find that fear, conflict and self judgement cloud your path, I can help you find hope.
Joan Hasibar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91106 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck, numb, or tired all the time? Are you having trouble focusing - on your work, family and friends, your partner, or even YOURSELF? Do you experience anger, guilt, sadness, or hopelessness? Would you like to find a way to overcome this but don't know where to begin? I believe through exploration there can be freedom, from fear, guilt, shame, doubt, and uncertainty. As with all explorations, I will be your guide to walk with you through the frustration, pain, and confusion. Regardless of what we find, I will be committed to doing it with you.
Are you feeling stuck, numb, or tired all the time? Are you having trouble focusing - on your work, family and friends, your partner, or even YOURSELF? Do you experience anger, guilt, sadness, or hopelessness? Would you like to find a way to overcome this but don't know where to begin? I believe through exploration there can be freedom, from fear, guilt, shame, doubt, and uncertainty. As with all explorations, I will be your guide to walk with you through the frustration, pain, and confusion. Regardless of what we find, I will be committed to doing it with you.
Ebony Marie Ann Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91107 (Online Only)
The lotus flower is the only flower that seeds and blooms simultaneously. The lotus is rooted in muddy water, developing in the midst of thick struggle and obstacles. When the lotus emerges, it cleans the water, transforming its environment. This is where it blooms seeking the light of the sun while sending out seeds of possibility into the world. The lotus symbolizes cause and effect teaching us that each action we take will produce a result and that we contain all the material needed to mend/heal unresolved wounds and traumas.
The lotus flower is the only flower that seeds and blooms simultaneously. The lotus is rooted in muddy water, developing in the midst of thick struggle and obstacles. When the lotus emerges, it cleans the water, transforming its environment. This is where it blooms seeking the light of the sun while sending out seeds of possibility into the world. The lotus symbolizes cause and effect teaching us that each action we take will produce a result and that we contain all the material needed to mend/heal unresolved wounds and traumas.
Sydney Burkhardt Individual And Couples Therapist
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91106
Welcome. I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals and couples in Pasadena. My work includes both teens and adults struggling with the weight of overwhelm, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, unresolved trauma, and existential fear. These challenges may have you feeling “stuck”, repeating past behaviors, feeling unfulfilled, confused, or doubting yourself. Through therapy, we collaboratively increase emotional awareness, process unresolved trauma, heal attachment wounds, challenge unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and strengthen relationship bonds in order to heal and flourish.
Welcome. I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals and couples in Pasadena. My work includes both teens and adults struggling with the weight of overwhelm, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, unresolved trauma, and existential fear. These challenges may have you feeling “stuck”, repeating past behaviors, feeling unfulfilled, confused, or doubting yourself. Through therapy, we collaboratively increase emotional awareness, process unresolved trauma, heal attachment wounds, challenge unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and strengthen relationship bonds in order to heal and flourish.
I practice a holistic approach as emotions and behaviors are not only related to external environment and experiences, but are influenced by overall wellbeing. We function best when our bodies and brains are healthy and well balanced. My work with children and adolescents has informed my practice with adults as early experiences influence adult perceptions and decisions. I practice with a developmental perspective. My initial career in nursing informs my perspective to treat body, mind and spirit as a whole. Along with adult psychotherapy, I am committed to children and adolescents who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and learning difficulties.
I practice a holistic approach as emotions and behaviors are not only related to external environment and experiences, but are influenced by overall wellbeing. We function best when our bodies and brains are healthy and well balanced. My work with children and adolescents has informed my practice with adults as early experiences influence adult perceptions and decisions. I practice with a developmental perspective. My initial career in nursing informs my perspective to treat body, mind and spirit as a whole. Along with adult psychotherapy, I am committed to children and adolescents who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and learning difficulties.
Michelle G De Los Santos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91107
Are you having a hard time? Life can be filled with many difficult situations. Most of us are doing the best we can and yet we still struggle. Some of the struggles are from current situations from being a spouse, a parent, an employee, a friend, a child, or a sibling. Other struggles are from old wounds that have resurfaced or have never gone away. Both of these situations can have a direct negative impact on your personal relationships, school and work performance, and your overall self-perception and self-confidence.
Are you having a hard time? Life can be filled with many difficult situations. Most of us are doing the best we can and yet we still struggle. Some of the struggles are from current situations from being a spouse, a parent, an employee, a friend, a child, or a sibling. Other struggles are from old wounds that have resurfaced or have never gone away. Both of these situations can have a direct negative impact on your personal relationships, school and work performance, and your overall self-perception and self-confidence.
Frances Cocksedge
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Mid Central, Pasadena, CA 91106
I work with teens, children, and adults struggling with unresolved trauma, relational issues, existential fear, grief, gender dysphoria, self-harm, addiction, anxiety, ADHD, and depression. I work from a psychodynamic lens, which means looking at my client’s past as a means of informing the present and helping them discover the unconscious blind spots that unknowingly contribute to their distress. I am passionate about helping to reconcile past trauma such as abuse, bullying, oppression, and toxic relationships. I also work with families and couples stuck in destructive patterns and having the same fight over and over.
I work with teens, children, and adults struggling with unresolved trauma, relational issues, existential fear, grief, gender dysphoria, self-harm, addiction, anxiety, ADHD, and depression. I work from a psychodynamic lens, which means looking at my client’s past as a means of informing the present and helping them discover the unconscious blind spots that unknowingly contribute to their distress. I am passionate about helping to reconcile past trauma such as abuse, bullying, oppression, and toxic relationships. I also work with families and couples stuck in destructive patterns and having the same fight over and over.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.