Substance Use Therapists in Pasadena, CA
Life is complicated. Messy. Painful. And it’s easy to lose sight of life’s beauty and joy when we’re hurting. I believe the human connection we form through therapy is key to healing and growth, as confronting pain and suffering together allows life’s beauty and joy to re-emerge. If you choose to work with me, I will use our connection to determine when and how to shift in and out of various roles, so you might experience me as many things: investigator, mentor, observer, coach, ally. But above all, we engage together as fellow human beings living in this complex world, with the shared endeavor of improving your well-being.
Life is complicated. Messy. Painful. And it’s easy to lose sight of life’s beauty and joy when we’re hurting. I believe the human connection we form through therapy is key to healing and growth, as confronting pain and suffering together allows life’s beauty and joy to re-emerge. If you choose to work with me, I will use our connection to determine when and how to shift in and out of various roles, so you might experience me as many things: investigator, mentor, observer, coach, ally. But above all, we engage together as fellow human beings living in this complex world, with the shared endeavor of improving your well-being.
The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
I believe that every day gives us the opportunity to approach our difficulties in a new way if we are open to the experience of change. When people come to see me they are usually in some kind of emotional pain, whether that be stemming from a recent trauma, loss, life transition or relationship struggle. Talking about it helps. My personal approach combines warmth, acceptance and respect with skill and dedication to understanding my clients’ unique needs.
I believe that every day gives us the opportunity to approach our difficulties in a new way if we are open to the experience of change. When people come to see me they are usually in some kind of emotional pain, whether that be stemming from a recent trauma, loss, life transition or relationship struggle. Talking about it helps. My personal approach combines warmth, acceptance and respect with skill and dedication to understanding my clients’ unique needs.
Maria Cruz Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101
Did you wake up this morning, feeling sad or with untold anxiety about starting your day? A day fraught with dealing with relational issues child(ren), your significant other, family members or others individuals? This be the day you pick up the phone to garner the support you deserve in making some much needed changes in your life. Help is but a phone call away.
Did you wake up this morning, feeling sad or with untold anxiety about starting your day? A day fraught with dealing with relational issues child(ren), your significant other, family members or others individuals? This be the day you pick up the phone to garner the support you deserve in making some much needed changes in your life. Help is but a phone call away.
With over 30 years of pastoral and professional counseling background, I offer an experienced and empathic approach to couples and individuals who are dealing with relational or personal challenges. Common issues that I work with include anxiety, unprocessed family of origin experiences, sexual trauma, addictions, infidelity, spiritual direction, and reconciliation. My intention as a therapist is to listen, to love and to learn my client's life story, with the hope of engaging individuals and couples into the reality of fulfilling futures, transformative change, and authentic, healthy relationships.
With over 30 years of pastoral and professional counseling background, I offer an experienced and empathic approach to couples and individuals who are dealing with relational or personal challenges. Common issues that I work with include anxiety, unprocessed family of origin experiences, sexual trauma, addictions, infidelity, spiritual direction, and reconciliation. My intention as a therapist is to listen, to love and to learn my client's life story, with the hope of engaging individuals and couples into the reality of fulfilling futures, transformative change, and authentic, healthy relationships.
Malia Reynolds
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
Are you feeling disconnected to yourself? Wanting to feel more grounded? Have you recently gone through a challenging experience and are looking for support and motivation? Through an integrative process, my aim is to get-to-know and address the layers of experience that may be influencing your thinking and choice-making today. I believe in fostering a re-connection to oneself from the inside out, by empowering clients to explore and understand their inner landscapes. The foundation of my work is based upon curiosity, acceptance, being direct, humor, and empathy, while determining practical goals that address the core issues.
Are you feeling disconnected to yourself? Wanting to feel more grounded? Have you recently gone through a challenging experience and are looking for support and motivation? Through an integrative process, my aim is to get-to-know and address the layers of experience that may be influencing your thinking and choice-making today. I believe in fostering a re-connection to oneself from the inside out, by empowering clients to explore and understand their inner landscapes. The foundation of my work is based upon curiosity, acceptance, being direct, humor, and empathy, while determining practical goals that address the core issues.
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.
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.
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.
Jose Luna
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.
My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.
If I had to choose three words that encapsulated my therapeutic approach, the words would be authenticity, compassion, and context. I learned how to deconstruct chaotic complex situations into digestible and palatable pieces. I learned to individualize and tailor interventions to meet students where they were at, not where I wanted them to be. I learned that no student, teacher, or classroom can optimally function in isolation, but rather thrive when choosing to operate interdependently.
If I had to choose three words that encapsulated my therapeutic approach, the words would be authenticity, compassion, and context. I learned how to deconstruct chaotic complex situations into digestible and palatable pieces. I learned to individualize and tailor interventions to meet students where they were at, not where I wanted them to be. I learned that no student, teacher, or classroom can optimally function in isolation, but rather thrive when choosing to operate interdependently.
We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.
We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.
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My approach to therapy involves a balance between helping a client explore past experiences and identifying how these may be affecting them in the present. I often use culturally sensitive tools in my practice while working closely with my clients and work within an anti-oppressive and anti-racist framework. I work primarily from a client-centered model and my therapeutic approach is eclectic, which means I cater to the individual needs of my clients by incorporating elements and tools from various therapeutic approaches.
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If you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety, sadness or relationship problems, I'm here to help. I offer a calm, safe and collaborative therapeutic experience to assist you in finding real solutions that you can start using now. I can help you better understand the challenges you face, while working with you to identify and implement resources and proven methods that you can start using to move your life and relationships in positive directions.
If you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety, sadness or relationship problems, I'm here to help. I offer a calm, safe and collaborative therapeutic experience to assist you in finding real solutions that you can start using now. I can help you better understand the challenges you face, while working with you to identify and implement resources and proven methods that you can start using to move your life and relationships in positive directions.
I believe that when individuals enter therapy, they can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes that have kept them trapped in cycles which do not allow them to live their best lives. Through therapy individuals are free to experience change as they learn the tools to let go of what is not working for them. I am passionate about working with individuals who are committed to bettering themselves and making positive shifts in their lives. Taking time to focus on one’s self is hard work, but there is truly nothing more rewarding, and I believe everyone has the ability to change.
I believe that when individuals enter therapy, they can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes that have kept them trapped in cycles which do not allow them to live their best lives. Through therapy individuals are free to experience change as they learn the tools to let go of what is not working for them. I am passionate about working with individuals who are committed to bettering themselves and making positive shifts in their lives. Taking time to focus on one’s self is hard work, but there is truly nothing more rewarding, and I believe everyone has the ability to change.
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.
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.
Ron Shtainman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
I have worked with multiple populations in a variety of settings, including transitional-aged youth, adults, older adults, and families. I specialize in treating complex mental health issues including depression, stress and anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and addiction. I believe in using a whole-person and trauma-informed approach, and I am passionate about the power of resilience and recovery.
I have worked with multiple populations in a variety of settings, including transitional-aged youth, adults, older adults, and families. I specialize in treating complex mental health issues including depression, stress and anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and addiction. I believe in using a whole-person and trauma-informed approach, and I am passionate about the power of resilience and recovery.
Zoe Wick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing after-effects of traumatic events, navigating a transition, or wanting to live more authentically? My approach is to help you build upon your strengths, develop strategies to manage immediate challenges, and heal the root causes of struggles you are having. We may start with skills to calm your nervous system when you have anxiety or trauma symptoms, or with education to gain insight into your experiences. We may work on strengthening your relationships and support system. As we process underlying issues, my hope is that you start to experience a sense of greater agency, self-worth and authenticity.
Are you experiencing after-effects of traumatic events, navigating a transition, or wanting to live more authentically? My approach is to help you build upon your strengths, develop strategies to manage immediate challenges, and heal the root causes of struggles you are having. We may start with skills to calm your nervous system when you have anxiety or trauma symptoms, or with education to gain insight into your experiences. We may work on strengthening your relationships and support system. As we process underlying issues, my hope is that you start to experience a sense of greater agency, self-worth and authenticity.
Dr. Heather McMillen
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105
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.
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.
I have much respect for you and your personal life challenges. My goal is to help you address issues blocking your enjoyment of life such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse. My role is to help you further develop your sense of choice and empowerment to improve your current situations and overall well-being. My purpose is to unconditionally support and assist you in processing your thoughts and feelings, identifying and understanding what is blocking your progress toward peace and harmony in living. I look forward to getting to join you on your journey through change and growth.
I have much respect for you and your personal life challenges. My goal is to help you address issues blocking your enjoyment of life such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse. My role is to help you further develop your sense of choice and empowerment to improve your current situations and overall well-being. My purpose is to unconditionally support and assist you in processing your thoughts and feelings, identifying and understanding what is blocking your progress toward peace and harmony in living. I look forward to getting to join you on your journey through change and growth.
Are you experiencing challenges dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, and trauma/PTSD? Due to these symptoms, we can be in too much emotional pain and feel too stuck to reframe our perceptions or to find solutions to our problems. Childhood or recent trauma can cause emotional distress that can be difficult to process. I am here to support you in working through unresolved trauma and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
Are you experiencing challenges dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, and trauma/PTSD? Due to these symptoms, we can be in too much emotional pain and feel too stuck to reframe our perceptions or to find solutions to our problems. Childhood or recent trauma can cause emotional distress that can be difficult to process. I am here to support you in working through unresolved trauma and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
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