Depression Therapists in Pasadena, CA
Dr. Joung-Woo John Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, PsyD, PhD, MDiv
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91107
Whether you are a teenager in pain, a pre-college student agonizing to find your major and career, a high-performing professional suddenly searching for meaning of life or transition, a premarital couple wanting to check out their relationship before tying the knot, or depressed about self and others, John will work with you in a safe and friendly space.
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.
Whether you are a teenager in pain, a pre-college student agonizing to find your major and career, a high-performing professional suddenly searching for meaning of life or transition, a premarital couple wanting to check out their relationship before tying the knot, or depressed about self and others, John will work with you in a safe and friendly space.
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.
Are you feeling stuck or dissatisfied with your life? Do you feel the desire to make some real lasting changes? Therapy can be a place for you and I to work through past hurts, unhealthy coping skills and perspectives so that you can move forward in your life. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions and grief.
Are you feeling stuck or dissatisfied with your life? Do you feel the desire to make some real lasting changes? Therapy can be a place for you and I to work through past hurts, unhealthy coping skills and perspectives so that you can move forward in your life. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions and grief.
I have a background in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, clients navigating life transitions and gender based harm.
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” - Brene Brown. I provide a supportive space where you can explore and nurture your authentic self. When first meeting, I’ll be building trust and focusing on creating goals and desired outcomes for therapy. I start with the here-and-now and provide practical tools to enhance your life and most important relationships. As the work deepens, I use a range of interventions to help clients gain insight and healing in order to make positive lasting change. I work to change the stories people have about themselves.
I have a background in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, clients navigating life transitions and gender based harm.
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” - Brene Brown. I provide a supportive space where you can explore and nurture your authentic self. When first meeting, I’ll be building trust and focusing on creating goals and desired outcomes for therapy. I start with the here-and-now and provide practical tools to enhance your life and most important relationships. As the work deepens, I use a range of interventions to help clients gain insight and healing in order to make positive lasting change. I work to change the stories people have about themselves.
I frequently work with individuals that deal with challenges like feeling depressed or finding it hard to enjoy life; struggling in a relationship or have experienced a recent breakup.
Reach out now, I have some valued in-person appointments available. I am a licensed psychologist and board-certified art therapist who has helped adults and families thrive for 30 years. My approach is strengths-based, collaborative and empowering. I enjoy helping you make sense of past experiences, live fully in the present moment, and dream about the future. I combine my understanding of psychodynamic, developmental, neurobiological and traumatic stress theory with my experience and intuition to nurture healing, growth and connection.
I frequently work with individuals that deal with challenges like feeling depressed or finding it hard to enjoy life; struggling in a relationship or have experienced a recent breakup.
Reach out now, I have some valued in-person appointments available. I am a licensed psychologist and board-certified art therapist who has helped adults and families thrive for 30 years. My approach is strengths-based, collaborative and empowering. I enjoy helping you make sense of past experiences, live fully in the present moment, and dream about the future. I combine my understanding of psychodynamic, developmental, neurobiological and traumatic stress theory with my experience and intuition to nurture healing, growth and connection.
I help adult individuals whose lives are adversely impacted by one or more of the following: sex/porn addiction, partner betrayal trauma, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I also help couples seeking help for healing from infidelity or for overcoming other relational problems in order to strengthen their relationship.
I help adult individuals whose lives are adversely impacted by one or more of the following: sex/porn addiction, partner betrayal trauma, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I also help couples seeking help for healing from infidelity or for overcoming other relational problems in order to strengthen their relationship.
I have over 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families who are suffering due to mental health issues. I have been successful in helping clients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD and psychotic disorders. I am comfortable treating a wide range of presenting problems. My clients will feel that they recieve real tools they can use to help manage their emotions and improve their functioning and their relationships. Book with me now by clicking on my website
I have over 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families who are suffering due to mental health issues. I have been successful in helping clients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD and psychotic disorders. I am comfortable treating a wide range of presenting problems. My clients will feel that they recieve real tools they can use to help manage their emotions and improve their functioning and their relationships. Book with me now by clicking on my website
Currently accepting New Patients. Somatically Informed treatment-Emotion acceptance and regulation. Life can become difficult at times. We need support and we need help navigating through the storms. If you have struggled with anxiety, depression, feel like you're stuck in a rut and want to change from unhelpful patterns of thinking or behavior, you have come to the right place. Perceptions become facts in our minds because we become hard wired due to our experiences; but because of that we can also rewire our minds which is where the hope comes in. Change can happen for you and it is never too late to start again.
Currently accepting New Patients. Somatically Informed treatment-Emotion acceptance and regulation. Life can become difficult at times. We need support and we need help navigating through the storms. If you have struggled with anxiety, depression, feel like you're stuck in a rut and want to change from unhelpful patterns of thinking or behavior, you have come to the right place. Perceptions become facts in our minds because we become hard wired due to our experiences; but because of that we can also rewire our minds which is where the hope comes in. Change can happen for you and it is never too late to start again.
Paul J Chang
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91103
Over the years, I’ve found joy in connecting with clients from all walks of life—teens, young adults, middle-aged individuals, and couples—both married and unmarried. I have been honored to support people through challenges such as grief & loss, addiction, identity struggles, relationship difficulties, self-criticism, cultural issues, singlehood, depression, anxiety, spiritual concerns, family dynamics, and major life transitions. I believe your experiences are layered and complex, and I approach each layer with compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for your individual story.
Over the years, I’ve found joy in connecting with clients from all walks of life—teens, young adults, middle-aged individuals, and couples—both married and unmarried. I have been honored to support people through challenges such as grief & loss, addiction, identity struggles, relationship difficulties, self-criticism, cultural issues, singlehood, depression, anxiety, spiritual concerns, family dynamics, and major life transitions. I believe your experiences are layered and complex, and I approach each layer with compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for your individual story.
I work with a wide range of emotional & behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, couples therapy and beyond.
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life & while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support. Therapy can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, marriage issues, & the hassles of daily life. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying a variety of therapeutic approaches we can explore long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling & meaningful life.
I work with a wide range of emotional & behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, couples therapy and beyond.
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life & while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support. Therapy can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, marriage issues, & the hassles of daily life. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying a variety of therapeutic approaches we can explore long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling & meaningful life.
Hello! I'm so proud of you for taking this important step towards personal growth. As a bilingual (Spanish/English) First-Generation Latina from Southern California, I understand how culture, early experiences, and early relationships influence how we interact with the world and how we connect and relate in later adult relationships. I enjoy working with individuals who have experienced past trauma and suffer with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and /or are going through life transitions.
Hello! I'm so proud of you for taking this important step towards personal growth. As a bilingual (Spanish/English) First-Generation Latina from Southern California, I understand how culture, early experiences, and early relationships influence how we interact with the world and how we connect and relate in later adult relationships. I enjoy working with individuals who have experienced past trauma and suffer with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and /or are going through life transitions.
Tracy Dawson Valerio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
Serving California . . . Are you seeking a warm, supportive environment to discuss how overwhelming life can be? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges? Explore my profile to see if I'm the right fit for you. With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in individual therapy for adults, focusing on anxiety, depression, and personal or professional relationship issues. I also provide parenting support and work with clients dealing with disabilities, particularly type 1 diabetes and learning differences like dyslexia.
Serving California . . . Are you seeking a warm, supportive environment to discuss how overwhelming life can be? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges? Explore my profile to see if I'm the right fit for you. With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in individual therapy for adults, focusing on anxiety, depression, and personal or professional relationship issues. I also provide parenting support and work with clients dealing with disabilities, particularly type 1 diabetes and learning differences like dyslexia.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
I have experience working with children, adults, couples, and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, academic struggles, parenting issues, cross-cultural issues, life transitions, chronic illness, care-giving issues, and grief and loss.
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, or discontent with certain relationships and circumstances in your life? Symptoms such as anxiety, depression, relationship distress, anger, and addiction are messengers that something in your life requires attention. I am privileged to walk alongside you in your journey towards a deeper understanding and connection with who you are. Together we will explore and attend to the underlying issues and feelings of these symptoms as a step towards healing. Simultaneously, we may adopt ways to cope with and alleviate the pain, loneliness, and difficulties you experience.
I have experience working with children, adults, couples, and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, academic struggles, parenting issues, cross-cultural issues, life transitions, chronic illness, care-giving issues, and grief and loss.
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, or discontent with certain relationships and circumstances in your life? Symptoms such as anxiety, depression, relationship distress, anger, and addiction are messengers that something in your life requires attention. I am privileged to walk alongside you in your journey towards a deeper understanding and connection with who you are. Together we will explore and attend to the underlying issues and feelings of these symptoms as a step towards healing. Simultaneously, we may adopt ways to cope with and alleviate the pain, loneliness, and difficulties you experience.
Claudia Owens Shields
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101
Waitlist for new clients
I will give you a space to think out loud and speak freely so that together we can explore your thoughts and feelings and identify ways to relieve anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, so that you can find strength and courage to live your best life.
I listen deeply and without assumptions or judgment, seeking to fully understand your concerns, feelings and life experiences. My first goal is for you to feel accurately seen and heard, so that you feel safe, understood and valued. Together we will create a healing relationship, that is completely confidential.
I will give you a space to think out loud and speak freely so that together we can explore your thoughts and feelings and identify ways to relieve anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, so that you can find strength and courage to live your best life.
I listen deeply and without assumptions or judgment, seeking to fully understand your concerns, feelings and life experiences. My first goal is for you to feel accurately seen and heard, so that you feel safe, understood and valued. Together we will create a healing relationship, that is completely confidential.
I have experience providing treatment to a variety of populations and mental health issues. I have worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, substance abuse issues, life adjustments, and relational problems. As a bilingual therapist with over 15 years of experience, I believe that formulating a close working relationship with you is the most important aspect of treatment. I provide a safe space for you to be your true and authentic self without judgment. This offers you the opportunity to work towards being your best self to minimize or eliminate any current distress you are experiencing.
I have experience providing treatment to a variety of populations and mental health issues. I have worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, substance abuse issues, life adjustments, and relational problems. As a bilingual therapist with over 15 years of experience, I believe that formulating a close working relationship with you is the most important aspect of treatment. I provide a safe space for you to be your true and authentic self without judgment. This offers you the opportunity to work towards being your best self to minimize or eliminate any current distress you are experiencing.
LAOCD provides help for all anxiety disorders including; obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, simple phobias, and depression.
Anxiety disorders affect nearly 1 in 5 Americans. The Grayson LA Center for the Treatment of Anxiety & OCD (LAOCD is here to help sufferers regain control of their lives. Our philosophy is to treat every sufferer as an individual. After an initial evaluation, therapy is customized to the client's needs. LAOCD is nationally recognized for providing cutting edge, state of the art CBT to sufferers. LAOCD is dedicated to helping anxiety sufferers through therapy, public education, community service and research. Our staff regularly presents at national conferences to educate clinicians and the public. Because sufferers need it, we offer free support groups.
LAOCD provides help for all anxiety disorders including; obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, simple phobias, and depression.
Anxiety disorders affect nearly 1 in 5 Americans. The Grayson LA Center for the Treatment of Anxiety & OCD (LAOCD is here to help sufferers regain control of their lives. Our philosophy is to treat every sufferer as an individual. After an initial evaluation, therapy is customized to the client's needs. LAOCD is nationally recognized for providing cutting edge, state of the art CBT to sufferers. LAOCD is dedicated to helping anxiety sufferers through therapy, public education, community service and research. Our staff regularly presents at national conferences to educate clinicians and the public. Because sufferers need it, we offer free support groups.
I work with individuals and couples who are hurting, stressed and overwhelmed. We suffer in a multitude of different ways from trauma, grief, depression, isolation, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and discrimination to name a few. It is common to feel stuck, trapped, confused or lost in these emotional states and patterns and this is where people usually are when they find me.
I work with individuals and couples who are hurting, stressed and overwhelmed. We suffer in a multitude of different ways from trauma, grief, depression, isolation, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and discrimination to name a few. It is common to feel stuck, trapped, confused or lost in these emotional states and patterns and this is where people usually are when they find me.
Dr. Donsha Robinson-McClain
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91107 (Online Only)
I specialize in both long and short term models of therapy to address depression, anxiety, body image issues, relationship problems and identity issues.
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.
I specialize in both long and short term models of therapy to address depression, anxiety, body image issues, relationship problems and identity issues.
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.
Lauren De Nitto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with people in the entertainment industry, people going through transition, those suffering from childhood trauma, and people with anxiety and depression.
Welcome! I'm Lauren, and I'm looking forward to meeting you. The clients I see come to me for a variety of reasons. Some are having trouble adapting to a change or transition in thier life. Others are seeking to increase motivation or gain insight into patterns they would like to change. I've helped clients navigate tough relationship issues, develop better self confidence, and improve thier feeling of purpose during difficult times. I utilize an eclectic approach, incorporating cognitive behavioral, narrative and person centered therapy in order to help my clients feel better able to cope with what life throws at them.
I specialize in working with people in the entertainment industry, people going through transition, those suffering from childhood trauma, and people with anxiety and depression.
Welcome! I'm Lauren, and I'm looking forward to meeting you. The clients I see come to me for a variety of reasons. Some are having trouble adapting to a change or transition in thier life. Others are seeking to increase motivation or gain insight into patterns they would like to change. I've helped clients navigate tough relationship issues, develop better self confidence, and improve thier feeling of purpose during difficult times. I utilize an eclectic approach, incorporating cognitive behavioral, narrative and person centered therapy in order to help my clients feel better able to cope with what life throws at them.
Jessica Stephanie Liza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
My passion is helping individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, changes in life/ adjusting to life changes, postpartum depression/anxiety, grief/bereavement, family relationships, caregiver stress and/or are dealing with a medical condition ( End Stage Renal Disease or Cancer). If you are experiencing any of these issues, I am here to provide you with the support and guidance through the use of Evidence Base Practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions Focused, Social Skills and Faith Based techniques. If you are looking for a bilingual Spanish and English empathetic therapist I am here for you!
My passion is helping individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, changes in life/ adjusting to life changes, postpartum depression/anxiety, grief/bereavement, family relationships, caregiver stress and/or are dealing with a medical condition ( End Stage Renal Disease or Cancer). If you are experiencing any of these issues, I am here to provide you with the support and guidance through the use of Evidence Base Practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions Focused, Social Skills and Faith Based techniques. If you are looking for a bilingual Spanish and English empathetic therapist I am here for you!
Nicole Logan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101
I utilize a client centered approach in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. In a safe, supportive, and non judgemental space we can explore the negative patterns in your life, work through any barriers, and move towards healing, growth, and change
I utilize a client centered approach in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. In a safe, supportive, and non judgemental space we can explore the negative patterns in your life, work through any barriers, and move towards healing, growth, and change
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