Couples Counseling Therapists in Pasadena, CA
Additionally, I specialize in Couples Therapy and have developed a passion for helping couples increase their understanding and decrease their conflict through a rediscovery of deep connection.
As a therapist, I know how difficult it can be to juggle all that life expects of us while experiencing mental or emotional distress. Whether it’s unwanted anxious thoughts, healing from a past trauma, or feeling stuck in your relationships, you are not alone. I will provide you a warm and safe space, free of judgment, for us to sit in your darkest moments and work toward giving you a more peaceful, joyful, and fulfilling future.
Additionally, I specialize in Couples Therapy and have developed a passion for helping couples increase their understanding and decrease their conflict through a rediscovery of deep connection.
As a therapist, I know how difficult it can be to juggle all that life expects of us while experiencing mental or emotional distress. Whether it’s unwanted anxious thoughts, healing from a past trauma, or feeling stuck in your relationships, you are not alone. I will provide you a warm and safe space, free of judgment, for us to sit in your darkest moments and work toward giving you a more peaceful, joyful, and fulfilling future.
Jennifer Murdocca
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
Areas of focus (Individuals & Couples): relationship issues/skills-building, career issues, depression, anxiety, self esteem, eating disorders, women's issues, sexual orientation issues, LGBT issues, life transitions, divorce / break ups, postpartum mood disorders and creativity issues.
You already possess the inner resources and capacity needed to heal. At certain times, however, we all need help gaining access to that nurturing capacity: a kind of 'Assisted Self Discovery.' When our minds, bodies, & emotions are all supported together in a safe process of present-oriented exploration, the potential for change is remarkable. I utilize an eclectic approach. Each session is tailored to your unique needs & personal goals. Long-lasting symptom relief/decreased suffering & achieving a more fulfilling life are priorities that guide my work with clients.
Areas of focus (Individuals & Couples): relationship issues/skills-building, career issues, depression, anxiety, self esteem, eating disorders, women's issues, sexual orientation issues, LGBT issues, life transitions, divorce / break ups, postpartum mood disorders and creativity issues.
You already possess the inner resources and capacity needed to heal. At certain times, however, we all need help gaining access to that nurturing capacity: a kind of 'Assisted Self Discovery.' When our minds, bodies, & emotions are all supported together in a safe process of present-oriented exploration, the potential for change is remarkable. I utilize an eclectic approach. Each session is tailored to your unique needs & personal goals. Long-lasting symptom relief/decreased suffering & achieving a more fulfilling life are priorities that guide my work with clients.
While I specialize in relationship issues, sexuality, and ADHD, after over 20 years as a psychologist, I feel comfortable working with a bit of everything.
For both individuals and couples, we'll work to address the root of the problem in order to create long-term change and growth. While I'm good at helping people build copings skills, I'm best at addressing issues that arise around relationships trauma, sexuality, identity, and self-esteem. We will work toward helping you feel and function better while wrestling with the deeper, messier issues at the root of the problem.
While I specialize in relationship issues, sexuality, and ADHD, after over 20 years as a psychologist, I feel comfortable working with a bit of everything.
For both individuals and couples, we'll work to address the root of the problem in order to create long-term change and growth. While I'm good at helping people build copings skills, I'm best at addressing issues that arise around relationships trauma, sexuality, identity, and self-esteem. We will work toward helping you feel and function better while wrestling with the deeper, messier issues at the root of the problem.
Maranda Barskey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91106 (Online Only)
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals and couples. Today, my practice tends to attract artistic, creative adults and teens, but bear in mind—creativity spans a vast spectrum! I honor its unique expression in each person. My approach is grounded in practicality yet deeply philosophical and playful. I meet my clients where they are, starting with a deep exploration of what has shaped you, what’s working, and what isn’t. We’ll uncover where you feel stuck, focusing on what you aspire to move through and toward. Your goals become our shared mission.
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals and couples. Today, my practice tends to attract artistic, creative adults and teens, but bear in mind—creativity spans a vast spectrum! I honor its unique expression in each person. My approach is grounded in practicality yet deeply philosophical and playful. I meet my clients where they are, starting with a deep exploration of what has shaped you, what’s working, and what isn’t. We’ll uncover where you feel stuck, focusing on what you aspire to move through and toward. Your goals become our shared mission.
Eileen Beirich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91104
When these feelings cause unmanageable pain I can coach patients to reweave their own life tapestry through self and relationship changes.
I am Eileen Beirich, PsyD, MFT. I encourage patients toward an acquired awareness and management of conflict out of attachment and self-regulation issues. Using dynamic family systems, I begin to review a patient's family of origin story about how life has been lived. I introduce an idea of looking at life's picture like it is a tapestry. A tapestry is constructed of many colored threads laid down next to each other to blend into a picture. Sometimes a person does not have a completed tapestry picture of life.
When these feelings cause unmanageable pain I can coach patients to reweave their own life tapestry through self and relationship changes.
I am Eileen Beirich, PsyD, MFT. I encourage patients toward an acquired awareness and management of conflict out of attachment and self-regulation issues. Using dynamic family systems, I begin to review a patient's family of origin story about how life has been lived. I introduce an idea of looking at life's picture like it is a tapestry. A tapestry is constructed of many colored threads laid down next to each other to blend into a picture. Sometimes a person does not have a completed tapestry picture of life.
Dr. Heather McMillen
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105
The foundation of creative living is a process of coming into relationship with yourself, your work, and others.
Living a successful creative life is possible. Are you an artist, writer, musician, academic, or entrepreneur struggling to realize the life you desire? Are you self-critical? Have you noticed problematic patterns in relationships? Are you anxious, depressed, overworked, overwhelmed, and beginning to wonder if you'll ever feel better? Are there symptoms you suspect are related to unresolved trauma, and you're ready for release? As a holistic psychodynamic and somatic therapist, I welcome you. My experience is that our needs will best be met by a skilled and imaginative therapist who attends to mind and body, psyche and soma.
The foundation of creative living is a process of coming into relationship with yourself, your work, and others.
Living a successful creative life is possible. Are you an artist, writer, musician, academic, or entrepreneur struggling to realize the life you desire? Are you self-critical? Have you noticed problematic patterns in relationships? Are you anxious, depressed, overworked, overwhelmed, and beginning to wonder if you'll ever feel better? Are there symptoms you suspect are related to unresolved trauma, and you're ready for release? As a holistic psychodynamic and somatic therapist, I welcome you. My experience is that our needs will best be met by a skilled and imaginative therapist who attends to mind and body, psyche and soma.
My practice includes teens, adults, and couples.
In my work with individuals and couples, I seek to provide a warm, safe, and supportive environment in which individual and relational issues can be explored. In this environment, challenges become opportunities for growth.
I use a psychodynamic approach to explore what is occurring in one's life and/or relationship in the present, what occurred in one's past which influences the way one views him or herself in the present, and what may be going on at an unconscious level which impacts one's choices, behaviors, and beliefs about self and other.
My practice includes teens, adults, and couples.
In my work with individuals and couples, I seek to provide a warm, safe, and supportive environment in which individual and relational issues can be explored. In this environment, challenges become opportunities for growth.
I use a psychodynamic approach to explore what is occurring in one's life and/or relationship in the present, what occurred in one's past which influences the way one views him or herself in the present, and what may be going on at an unconscious level which impacts one's choices, behaviors, and beliefs about self and other.
Georgina Mendoza Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101
Whether you are seeking therapy for creative challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, or perinatal mental health concerns, in my work with clients, I bring a warm, intuitive, empathetic and connected presence. My goal is to empower clients to embark on a healing journey, discover their authentic selves, and challenge negative self-talk through self-awareness and community support. Using a strengths-based and relational dynamic approach, I strive to create a safe and collaborative space for clients to develop a more intimate relationship with their "inner selves."
Whether you are seeking therapy for creative challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, or perinatal mental health concerns, in my work with clients, I bring a warm, intuitive, empathetic and connected presence. My goal is to empower clients to embark on a healing journey, discover their authentic selves, and challenge negative self-talk through self-awareness and community support. Using a strengths-based and relational dynamic approach, I strive to create a safe and collaborative space for clients to develop a more intimate relationship with their "inner selves."
I have expertise in relationship/family dynamics & attachment issues.
Do you feel as though your anxiety and depression are unmanageable? How about feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or helplessness like you’ve hit rock bottom and are struggling to find hope for tomorrow? Once we start to unravel the details of our past and trauma we give ourselves the ability to process feelings that we have long suppressed. I aim to collaborate with you and provide tools to decrease the challenging feelings you are currently facing and achieve a more integrated and balanced sense of self, leading to emotional healing and personal growth.
I have expertise in relationship/family dynamics & attachment issues.
Do you feel as though your anxiety and depression are unmanageable? How about feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or helplessness like you’ve hit rock bottom and are struggling to find hope for tomorrow? Once we start to unravel the details of our past and trauma we give ourselves the ability to process feelings that we have long suppressed. I aim to collaborate with you and provide tools to decrease the challenging feelings you are currently facing and achieve a more integrated and balanced sense of self, leading to emotional healing and personal growth.
Are you frustrated by the constant arguments with your significant other or your children? Do you feel as though your thoughts/emotions are getting in the way of quality friendships or being engaged at work? Do you want to experience something different? I am committed to helping you. I work with CHILDREN in managing behavioral disturbances, with TEENS in exploring boundaries of independence and emotional regulation, and with ADULTS in enhancing relationships while balancing self-care. I also work with COUPLES and FAMILIES in re-gaining a sense of stability.
Are you frustrated by the constant arguments with your significant other or your children? Do you feel as though your thoughts/emotions are getting in the way of quality friendships or being engaged at work? Do you want to experience something different? I am committed to helping you. I work with CHILDREN in managing behavioral disturbances, with TEENS in exploring boundaries of independence and emotional regulation, and with ADULTS in enhancing relationships while balancing self-care. I also work with COUPLES and FAMILIES in re-gaining a sense of stability.
I work with individuals, couples, and families including children, adolescents, and adults. I use various approaches, including psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies. My goal is to provide a supportive and comfortable environment tailored my clients' individual needs to help them reach the personal growth they are looking for.
I work with individuals, couples, and families including children, adolescents, and adults. I use various approaches, including psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies. My goal is to provide a supportive and comfortable environment tailored my clients' individual needs to help them reach the personal growth they are looking for.
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I also help my couples and families to discover their internal parts and help conflicting parts to de-escalate, and utilize new skills to meet one another where they are.
Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship/family issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.
I also help my couples and families to discover their internal parts and help conflicting parts to de-escalate, and utilize new skills to meet one another where they are.
Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship/family issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.
Are you struggling with anxiety, unresolved trauma, addiction, fears or relationship problems that interfere in your life? I recognize firsthand the complexities of these issues and am a consistent advocate for those who seek growth and recovery. One day at a time, miracles happen and I have been blessed to be actively involved in 12 step programs for over 32 years. I utilize a variety of cutting edge therapies including EMDR, motivational and other innovative techniques to improve the lives of individuals seeking change. I encourage people to build on their strengths, discover their gifts and live the life of their dreams.
Are you struggling with anxiety, unresolved trauma, addiction, fears or relationship problems that interfere in your life? I recognize firsthand the complexities of these issues and am a consistent advocate for those who seek growth and recovery. One day at a time, miracles happen and I have been blessed to be actively involved in 12 step programs for over 32 years. I utilize a variety of cutting edge therapies including EMDR, motivational and other innovative techniques to improve the lives of individuals seeking change. I encourage people to build on their strengths, discover their gifts and live the life of their dreams.
Christian Yanez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
I have been professionally trained to work with individuals that are experiencing relationship issues, trauma, and other issues.
I have years of experience helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and other intense mental health issues. The service I provide aims to help you overcome difficult thoughts and feelings, so that you can focus more on enjoying your life as you intend it to be.
I have been professionally trained to work with individuals that are experiencing relationship issues, trauma, and other issues.
I have years of experience helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and other intense mental health issues. The service I provide aims to help you overcome difficult thoughts and feelings, so that you can focus more on enjoying your life as you intend it to be.
Kathleen Keogh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
Life is hard, even when it's going well. And then there are the times that it isn't going well, and we need to expand our network of care. Therapy is a helpful process in both times of life. I work to connect with you, follow your needs, support you in the growth and transformation you crave, and help you through the discomfort that change can bring. I believe in the closeness of dualities, such as trauma and resilience, crying and laughing, masculine and feminine, and seeking ways to get these dualities into a closer and more symbiotic relationship with one another.
Life is hard, even when it's going well. And then there are the times that it isn't going well, and we need to expand our network of care. Therapy is a helpful process in both times of life. I work to connect with you, follow your needs, support you in the growth and transformation you crave, and help you through the discomfort that change can bring. I believe in the closeness of dualities, such as trauma and resilience, crying and laughing, masculine and feminine, and seeking ways to get these dualities into a closer and more symbiotic relationship with one another.
I also provide couples and family therapy, offering a safe and non-judgmental space for you and your partner or loved ones to communicate and restore your meaningful connection.
I work with adults and teenagers who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transition issues such as career/academic concerns and relationship stress. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.
I also provide couples and family therapy, offering a safe and non-judgmental space for you and your partner or loved ones to communicate and restore your meaningful connection.
I work with adults and teenagers who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transition issues such as career/academic concerns and relationship stress. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.
Center for Marriage & Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
I work with couples, individuals and families. I was born and raised in Japan and speak Japanese as well as English. I've been trained in grief & loss issues, as well as trauma issues. I'm a certified EFT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy:http://www.laceft.org/) therapist and also a certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist. I am also trained in a very effective and deep processing model called, AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy).
I work with couples, individuals and families. I was born and raised in Japan and speak Japanese as well as English. I've been trained in grief & loss issues, as well as trauma issues. I'm a certified EFT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy:http://www.laceft.org/) therapist and also a certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist. I am also trained in a very effective and deep processing model called, AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy).
Aimee Ford
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CCTP-I
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I specialize in working with PTSD and C-PTSD, intimate partner violence, dissociative disorders, dissociative identity disorder DID, childhood trauma, and sexual assault survivors.
Trauma has an undeniable effect on people’s lives that can shape core beliefs about self, relationships, and the safety of the world. I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and IFS combined with other trauma-informed practices to provide a safe, judgment-free therapeutic environment. I use an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from multiple modalities to provide a holistic, individualized, and comprehensive treatment plan that identifies and addresses your therapeutic goals. I work with individuals, couples and adolescents as well as offer group therapy.
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I specialize in working with PTSD and C-PTSD, intimate partner violence, dissociative disorders, dissociative identity disorder DID, childhood trauma, and sexual assault survivors.
Trauma has an undeniable effect on people’s lives that can shape core beliefs about self, relationships, and the safety of the world. I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and IFS combined with other trauma-informed practices to provide a safe, judgment-free therapeutic environment. I use an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from multiple modalities to provide a holistic, individualized, and comprehensive treatment plan that identifies and addresses your therapeutic goals. I work with individuals, couples and adolescents as well as offer group therapy.
Joshua Sandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
I specialize in helping adults & couples of all identities work on trauma, anxiety, boundaries, attachment, shame, authenticity, ADHD, OCD & intimacy.
Do you want to dig deeper? Are you repeating behaviors or situations and wishing you could break the cycle? Are you or your partner struggling with mismatched communication, attachment, intimacy, reactions, vulnerability, desire, culture, or conflict resolution styles? Sometimes, we're not sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. Even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. Without judgment, my job is to listen, help you understand root causes of your difficulties, & teach you practical tools to help change your life.
I specialize in helping adults & couples of all identities work on trauma, anxiety, boundaries, attachment, shame, authenticity, ADHD, OCD & intimacy.
Do you want to dig deeper? Are you repeating behaviors or situations and wishing you could break the cycle? Are you or your partner struggling with mismatched communication, attachment, intimacy, reactions, vulnerability, desire, culture, or conflict resolution styles? Sometimes, we're not sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. Even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. Without judgment, my job is to listen, help you understand root causes of your difficulties, & teach you practical tools to help change your life.
I work with individuals, couples and families.
We all need strong, healthy relationships for our personal, social, emotional growth and development. At times the pathway to building strong relationships can be perplexing and bewildering. My therapeutic approach provides a supportive, safe harbor that is both collaborative and non-judgmental. I will help families, couples, and individuals build robust, satisfying lives and deeply meaningful relationships.
I work with individuals, couples and families.
We all need strong, healthy relationships for our personal, social, emotional growth and development. At times the pathway to building strong relationships can be perplexing and bewildering. My therapeutic approach provides a supportive, safe harbor that is both collaborative and non-judgmental. I will help families, couples, and individuals build robust, satisfying lives and deeply meaningful relationships.
