Parenting Therapists in Pasadena, CA

Are you feeling anxious, irritable, or foggy these days? Do you resent your partner or snap at them over little things? The changes that have come with growing a family feel overwhelming, but it’s hard to admit that you aren’t doing ok. Everyone says this is the best time of your life, but you barely recognize yourself. Your body and mind are exhausted, and you feel like you don’t know where to begin. You want to regain balance, focus, and a sense of who you are now beyond just being a parent or trying to become a parent. Let me help you find your way back to you.

Hello! I'm Katy and I'm a nonbinary, LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. My specialty is transgender, nonbinary, and/or gender questioning adults, and teens. Gender identity issues are difficult to navigate...for client AND parents. As a parent, you may experience grief, confusion, overwhelming questions and feelings, plus, your child's own confusion and overwhelming feelings. Come visit for an hour and let's see how we can work through this time together.

Resiliency describes a person's ability to survive, and even thrive, in the face of extraordinary challenges and adversities. I believe that each client, no matter their age or the challenges they face, exhibits a great deal of resiliency before ever beginning therapy. My approach focuses on harnessing each client's unique strengths to help them accomplish the positive, lasting changes they most desire. While the goals of the child or young person are the central focus of treatment, I often work closely with parents/caregivers to enhance communication, strengthen relationships, and foster ongoing systems of support.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California since 2006. I was a registered psychologist, counselor, and family mediator in New Zealand before moving to the United States as a professor in marriage and family therapy at San Diego State University. I worked and trained in educational psychology before being immersed in narrative therapy, narrative mediation, and solution-focused therapy in the 1990s. I have worked a lot in schools with children and teens, addressed parenting challenges, helped blended families address unique crises that arise, help clients with separation and divorce.

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.

Stuck, sad, mad, stressed or lonely? I am a clinical psychologist and I see adults who want to address life transitions, relationships, anxiety and depression. Frequently, new parents AND mid-life adults experience a shift in mindset and health. I can help you consider new perspectives about marriage/partnership, parenthood, and life after “intensive” parenting. My clientele include busy professionals who find that the pressure to “do it all” leaves them depleted and dissatisfied at home as well as busy part-time and stay-at-home parents who wonder if life is passing them by.

As humans, our lives can feel complicated and messy. You are not alone! Sometimes, relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, and everyday stressors (i.e., finances, work, school, parenting) can make it difficult to function at our best. I take a holistic approach to these issues, prioritizing self-awareness, embodiment, and living authentically. I specialize in couples work, intergenerational families, and young adults. I am especially passionate about helping culturally diverse and neurodiverse clients navigate discrimination, find self-awareness, process intergenerational dynamics, and heal from the past.

DIVORCE is devastating. As a skilled and trained Divorce Mediator, I specialize in assisting difficult and litigious couples through the entire process of their divorce. With 3 decades of experience, I mediate spousal and child support, investments, properties and pension funds, along with establishing a careful and appropriate parenting plan. My firm prepares all of the legal documentation. Mediation is one tenth the cost of Litigation. The stress, anger, physical exhaustion and emotional pain of the court system takes an enormous toll on ones life. Research shows that a litigious divorce in the courts creates significantly more trauma in children.

Is life too much to handle and it's triggering anger? Sometimes it feels that way... Would you like to reach the goals you once set? Are you ready to know more about yourself and do thing and solve problems like you once did but somehow it feels overwhelming now? Are you ready to thrive? You are in the right place. Call the number above for a free phone consultation.

I am a board-certified clinical child and adolescent psychologist with over 20 years of experience treating children, adolescents, and young adults for a broad array of issues, with special expertise in anxiety, mood disorders, and pediatric psychology (children/adolescents living with medical illness). I use evidence-based interventions, drawing strongly from cognitive behavioral, trauma informed, and dyadic (parent-child) relational approaches to develop individualized, effective treatment plans. Treatment goals are identified in collaboration with clients, and I strive to meet these goals in a short-term, efficient manner.

Dr. Brianna Marecki specializes in evidenced-based psychotherapy and assessment with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has extensive experience in treating anxiety and mood disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults. She has expertise in treating symptoms and behaviors related to Autism and ADHD. She also provides parent training for behavioral difficulties and strengthening parent-child relationships. Dr. Marecki provides neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic evaluations for children and adolescents.

Hello there! I am here to walk alongside you as you navigate your journey toward healing. Life can be full of unexpected challenges, especially when emotions and stressors come into play, leaving us feeling a bit overwelled and lost. But remember, you are not on this journey alone. I believe in a collaborative and empathetic approach to therapy. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can freely process your feelings and experiences, leading to deeper understanding and healing along the way.

After 13 years of clinical experience, one thing I have learned is that no matter what reason brings you to therapy, the single most important factor in finding the right therapist for you is comfort and trust in the relationship, not just clinical skill. This is where you as the client get to be choosey. I'm a highly interactive therapist, as eager to offer observations and insights as I am to listen. My approach to therapy focuses on developing your strengths and effective coping tools, while helping clients build insight into underlying factors that feed problematic symptoms.

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.

Hello! Book with me now by clicking on my website. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with years of experience working with diverse adults and adolescents. My specialties include anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, and parenting.

I like to work with clients who see a need for change but can't seem to do it on their own. Together we can find ways that inspire, motivate and make for change. Change can happen effortlessly at times but also there are times when we must work at it together. I will work as long & hard for my clients as they are willing to work. Then we can both rejoice in the change.

Much of my 10+ years of experience has been working with young people and their families; I'm also a parent of young children. As such, I really enjoy helping young people tackle all the struggles of "adulting": identity exploration, overcoming inner critics and "imposter syndrome," and finding one's voice. I also really like working with parents looking for support and/or wanting to be the best parents they can be. Finally, I've had success treating issues like self-doubt, low self-esteem, trauma, perfectionism, relationship problems, & big, jarring life changes.

There can be multiple reasons that bring someone in for a psychotherapy consultation. When a distinct problem occurs (marital separation, depression, a difficult parenting challenge, anxiety over one's relationships, self-destructive thoughts or behaviors, etc.), or, when one becomes aware of more amorphous and global issues in one's life (lack of growth, a pattern of isolation, lack of pleasure, etc.), it is useful to talk to someone with lots of clinical experience to begin to sort out and make sense of what is going on externally as well as internally. Careful listening to your particular situation is the first important step.

Every person has their own unique process of healing and growth. Psychotherapy is a valuable pathway toward finding balance and wholeness in your life. As your therapist, I approach my work with profound respect for your individual nature, values, and beliefs. Psychotherapy is essentially a collaborative process in which we work together to explore the difficulties you're facing and find solutions that will work for you. Real possibilities for meaningful change can emerge when the essence of your 'self' is genuinely understood. My goal is to support your journey as you move towards a more fulfilling and authentic life.