Psychoanalytic Therapists in San Marino, CA
Amy E Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, MAT, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
Moreover, my psychoanalytic training will take you further than traditional psychotherapy as will my love of cultural diversity.
Let me help you be as successful in your relationships as you are in other areas of your life. This is one of the greatest challenges we will ever face - to achieve intimacy and have self-understanding. I sincerely believe (and see!) the effectiveness of therapy and I love guiding you from trauma to transformation! I appreciate how hard it may be to seek counseling, and, I greatly respect my clients' willingness to sort through the difficulties in their lives in order to develop better insight and achieve the skills to create long-lasting change.
Moreover, my psychoanalytic training will take you further than traditional psychotherapy as will my love of cultural diversity.
Let me help you be as successful in your relationships as you are in other areas of your life. This is one of the greatest challenges we will ever face - to achieve intimacy and have self-understanding. I sincerely believe (and see!) the effectiveness of therapy and I love guiding you from trauma to transformation! I appreciate how hard it may be to seek counseling, and, I greatly respect my clients' willingness to sort through the difficulties in their lives in order to develop better insight and achieve the skills to create long-lasting change.
Alessandro Pagliai Londono
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108 (Online Only)
I practice from a deep mindfulness focus, operating from a psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, cbt/dbt, trauma focused, family systems lens.
I want to work with you as you are, perfectly imperfect. Moving towards goals of health and well being can take many different turns, every case is different. Explore your motivations or/and progress towards your goals effectively. I'm here to assist you in your journey. My clients want progress, honesty, skill in communication, thoughtfulness, high degree of analysis revealing insights, presence, want actionable items they can reflect on and practice throughout the week. My clients want a therapist who is professional, no fluff, no nonsense, direct and deeply knowledgeable in psychology and in general.
I practice from a deep mindfulness focus, operating from a psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, cbt/dbt, trauma focused, family systems lens.
I want to work with you as you are, perfectly imperfect. Moving towards goals of health and well being can take many different turns, every case is different. Explore your motivations or/and progress towards your goals effectively. I'm here to assist you in your journey. My clients want progress, honesty, skill in communication, thoughtfulness, high degree of analysis revealing insights, presence, want actionable items they can reflect on and practice throughout the week. My clients want a therapist who is professional, no fluff, no nonsense, direct and deeply knowledgeable in psychology and in general.
Yin Yin Lim
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
I offer culturally sensitive and affirming relational psychoanalytic therapy.
Seeking help is a sign of inner strength. Perhaps things don’t seem to go the way you wanted in your personal, family, and/or professional life. You might be hitting a wall in your relationships, missing out on promotions, or feeling a sense of emptiness despite your accomplishments and accolades. You might feel stuck and lonely, your usual ways of managing life no longer serve you well. You might wonder “What is wrong with me?” “Something is missing in my life” "I am just not good enough." I hope that through our therapeutic collaboration, you would start to explore the question of “What happened to me?"
I offer culturally sensitive and affirming relational psychoanalytic therapy.
Seeking help is a sign of inner strength. Perhaps things don’t seem to go the way you wanted in your personal, family, and/or professional life. You might be hitting a wall in your relationships, missing out on promotions, or feeling a sense of emptiness despite your accomplishments and accolades. You might feel stuck and lonely, your usual ways of managing life no longer serve you well. You might wonder “What is wrong with me?” “Something is missing in my life” "I am just not good enough." I hope that through our therapeutic collaboration, you would start to explore the question of “What happened to me?"
I am here to help and support YOU. There is no ideal client: My purpose as your therapist is meet you where you are at in life and move forward with you on your journey. You have taken the first step: Let me help and support you towards healing and recovery, or simply just elevating your self-awareness..
I am here to help and support YOU. There is no ideal client: My purpose as your therapist is meet you where you are at in life and move forward with you on your journey. You have taken the first step: Let me help and support you towards healing and recovery, or simply just elevating your self-awareness..
Laurie Carmichael Neurodiversity-Affirming Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, ADHD, CCSP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
Do you struggle with "unmasking" in a world that seems to demand neurotypical behaviors in all spheres? Do you feel disappointed or frustrated by a never ending to-do list and feeling unable to meet the standards set by yourself and others? Do you wonder if your ability to focus and find spaces to unmask could get easier? Now more than ever, neurodivergent people who receive a diagnosis later in life are feeling overwhelmed by how to grieve their past of not knowing about their brain functioning and what tools can help in living a more fulfilling life in the present and future.
Do you struggle with "unmasking" in a world that seems to demand neurotypical behaviors in all spheres? Do you feel disappointed or frustrated by a never ending to-do list and feeling unable to meet the standards set by yourself and others? Do you wonder if your ability to focus and find spaces to unmask could get easier? Now more than ever, neurodivergent people who receive a diagnosis later in life are feeling overwhelmed by how to grieve their past of not knowing about their brain functioning and what tools can help in living a more fulfilling life in the present and future.
Elyse Jung-Vrymoed
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
Therapy is a dynamic and improvisational collaborative process. I believe in the boundless generativity of “yes, and” and that being a person is deeply absurd and profoundly sacred in equal measure. My approach is inquisitive and creative. I work from a depth perspective, which means I am attentive to both unconscious forces and conscious patterns that may be creating unnecessary roadblocks to a more fulfilled life.
Therapy is a dynamic and improvisational collaborative process. I believe in the boundless generativity of “yes, and” and that being a person is deeply absurd and profoundly sacred in equal measure. My approach is inquisitive and creative. I work from a depth perspective, which means I am attentive to both unconscious forces and conscious patterns that may be creating unnecessary roadblocks to a more fulfilled life.
Clarity & Growth Center for Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
Finding a therapist who's the right fit can be stressful and time-consuming. Thank you for taking a minute to see if one of our therapists is right for you. You may be feeling stressed, worried, anxious, angry, hopeless - or all of the above! - and you just want to feel better. Maybe there's a problem you need to talk through, find some clarity around, and take action on. Or perhaps you're looking for someone who can help you clarify your goals, develop your potential, and bring your dreams into reality. In any case, we'd love to help!
Finding a therapist who's the right fit can be stressful and time-consuming. Thank you for taking a minute to see if one of our therapists is right for you. You may be feeling stressed, worried, anxious, angry, hopeless - or all of the above! - and you just want to feel better. Maybe there's a problem you need to talk through, find some clarity around, and take action on. Or perhaps you're looking for someone who can help you clarify your goals, develop your potential, and bring your dreams into reality. In any case, we'd love to help!
Luis Alejandro Nagy
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD, FIPA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
I am an International Certified Psychoanalyst in private practice with over 25 years of extensive clinical and educational experience with adolescents and adults of different backgrounds and cultures with various concerns. Since opening the doors of my private practice, I have provided patients with a wide range of mental health services. From small-scale circumstances to traumatic experiences - my services are personalized to suit everyone’s needs. My ideal clients want to deepen their connection, improve communication skills, heal emotional wounds, and rediscover the joy of life.
I am an International Certified Psychoanalyst in private practice with over 25 years of extensive clinical and educational experience with adolescents and adults of different backgrounds and cultures with various concerns. Since opening the doors of my private practice, I have provided patients with a wide range of mental health services. From small-scale circumstances to traumatic experiences - my services are personalized to suit everyone’s needs. My ideal clients want to deepen their connection, improve communication skills, heal emotional wounds, and rediscover the joy of life.
It may very well be that our deepest longing and need is for connection. To be heard and understood. To be known in places where many others are never allowed. To be more connected to the lost neglected parts of ourselves and those we care about. You have this opportunity in the safety of psychotherapy. It isn't always an easy road. Perhaps this sounds intimidating. Often it entails letting go of destructive habits or getting unstuck. We may need to look at old patterns and create new ones. There may be moments of laughing, crying, or facing hard truths.
It may very well be that our deepest longing and need is for connection. To be heard and understood. To be known in places where many others are never allowed. To be more connected to the lost neglected parts of ourselves and those we care about. You have this opportunity in the safety of psychotherapy. It isn't always an easy road. Perhaps this sounds intimidating. Often it entails letting go of destructive habits or getting unstuck. We may need to look at old patterns and create new ones. There may be moments of laughing, crying, or facing hard truths.
I bring to the treatment setting over thirty years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist , first working with families and children who have experienced trauma, then as a graduate psychoanalyst with expertise in recognizing and treating unconscious patterns that play out in current relationships and behaviors. Every situation is unique, and difficult problems must be deeply understood to effect lasting change. Together we will identify and work through the underlying dynamics that contribute to your current concerns. Psychodynamic work is beneficial for those who have an interest in, and a capacity for, self-reflection and personal growth.
I bring to the treatment setting over thirty years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist , first working with families and children who have experienced trauma, then as a graduate psychoanalyst with expertise in recognizing and treating unconscious patterns that play out in current relationships and behaviors. Every situation is unique, and difficult problems must be deeply understood to effect lasting change. Together we will identify and work through the underlying dynamics that contribute to your current concerns. Psychodynamic work is beneficial for those who have an interest in, and a capacity for, self-reflection and personal growth.
Dr. Wei-Chin Hwang is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor of clinical psychology. He has two practice locations, one in Pasadena and one in Claremont, California. In his practice, he provides psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Dr. Hwang has over 30 years of education, training, and experience in the field of psychology. He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UCLA (ranked #1 in clinical psychology) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. He is a professor at Claremont McKenna College (ranked #6 among liberal arts colleges in the U.S.).
Dr. Wei-Chin Hwang is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor of clinical psychology. He has two practice locations, one in Pasadena and one in Claremont, California. In his practice, he provides psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Dr. Hwang has over 30 years of education, training, and experience in the field of psychology. He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UCLA (ranked #1 in clinical psychology) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. He is a professor at Claremont McKenna College (ranked #6 among liberal arts colleges in the U.S.).
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
When you feel helpless, lost, overwhelmed, or alone, a judgment-free space to express yourself genuinely, with a witness, can be a soulful haven. We all get stuck sometimes. Many people I see are seeking relief, growth, connection, and betterment in their lives. They are interested in tending to what holds them back and gaining the resources needed to heal wounded parts. Finding a trusted ally is an important step in receiving the help that you need to live fully, as you truly are. I believe in the medicinal properties of the therapeutic relationship and it is my honor to be a supportive companion along my clients’ journeys.
When you feel helpless, lost, overwhelmed, or alone, a judgment-free space to express yourself genuinely, with a witness, can be a soulful haven. We all get stuck sometimes. Many people I see are seeking relief, growth, connection, and betterment in their lives. They are interested in tending to what holds them back and gaining the resources needed to heal wounded parts. Finding a trusted ally is an important step in receiving the help that you need to live fully, as you truly are. I believe in the medicinal properties of the therapeutic relationship and it is my honor to be a supportive companion along my clients’ journeys.
Life is a canvas, and living is a creative process—an art form. Our mental health struggles can serve as paints for our canvas or act as binds that tie our hands. I help adults and teenagers unbind themselves, and paint their ways to fulfillment. I have expertise treating anxiety, depression, grief, and other struggles. My approach to therapy is collaborative, creative, and rooted in curiosity. These factors are key to a growth-inspiring therapeutic relationship. I strive to help clients go beyond behavior change to deeper self-understanding. Whether your aim is to navigate struggles, or achieve other goals, I may be able to help.
Life is a canvas, and living is a creative process—an art form. Our mental health struggles can serve as paints for our canvas or act as binds that tie our hands. I help adults and teenagers unbind themselves, and paint their ways to fulfillment. I have expertise treating anxiety, depression, grief, and other struggles. My approach to therapy is collaborative, creative, and rooted in curiosity. These factors are key to a growth-inspiring therapeutic relationship. I strive to help clients go beyond behavior change to deeper self-understanding. Whether your aim is to navigate struggles, or achieve other goals, I may be able to help.
Nathan Ely
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
Our relationships are the greatest treasures we have in life. When we feel disconnected in our relationship with ourselves and others, we are more prone to experiencing isolation, dysfunction and pain. While our pain can be a great teacher, feeling stuck and alone on the journey of life can feel hopeless at times. My goal is to walk with you through the healing process and support you in restoring life in your relationship with yourself and others. With a holistic approach to therapy, addressing the needs of the body, mind and soul are vital for restoring connection as we walk together through the healing process.
Our relationships are the greatest treasures we have in life. When we feel disconnected in our relationship with ourselves and others, we are more prone to experiencing isolation, dysfunction and pain. While our pain can be a great teacher, feeling stuck and alone on the journey of life can feel hopeless at times. My goal is to walk with you through the healing process and support you in restoring life in your relationship with yourself and others. With a holistic approach to therapy, addressing the needs of the body, mind and soul are vital for restoring connection as we walk together through the healing process.
Sandy Hotchkiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Marino, CA 91108 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I offer you a very personal relationship that draws from psychoanalytic understanding to help you grow your own mind.
If you are curious about what goes on beneath the surface that contributes to your current problems, I would like to work with you collaboratively to achieve lasting results. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, or self-defeating behaviors, your greater understanding of your inner life will become a tool that will serve you in all of life's challenges.
I offer you a very personal relationship that draws from psychoanalytic understanding to help you grow your own mind.
If you are curious about what goes on beneath the surface that contributes to your current problems, I would like to work with you collaboratively to achieve lasting results. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, or self-defeating behaviors, your greater understanding of your inner life will become a tool that will serve you in all of life's challenges.
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Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
While the core of my theoretical orientation is influenced by attachment-focused, psychoanalytic-psychotherapy, I harness an integrative approach tailored to YOUR needs, valuing your input in discovering how best to collaborate together in the therapeutic relationship.
My first goal in our depth-centered therapy is to create a secure and collaborative environment that allows you to feel seen, reflected back to, and inspired to curiously encounter the multitudes of your experiences. Through the intimacy of our working together, your feelings get explored within the empowering connection fostered by the therapeutic process. I approach our work with cultural humility and a compassionate framework that supports individuals and couples in all stages of life.
While the core of my theoretical orientation is influenced by attachment-focused, psychoanalytic-psychotherapy, I harness an integrative approach tailored to YOUR needs, valuing your input in discovering how best to collaborate together in the therapeutic relationship.
My first goal in our depth-centered therapy is to create a secure and collaborative environment that allows you to feel seen, reflected back to, and inspired to curiously encounter the multitudes of your experiences. Through the intimacy of our working together, your feelings get explored within the empowering connection fostered by the therapeutic process. I approach our work with cultural humility and a compassionate framework that supports individuals and couples in all stages of life.
Knar Kaakejian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website! - Hi there! My name is Knar Kaakejian and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker of Middle Eastern and Armenian descent. My approach to therapy is all about being person-centered and helping you prioritize your personal growth. I mostly enjoy a psychoanalytic style of therapy and focusing on client strength and empowerment. So let's work together to enhance your quality of life!
Book with me now by clicking on my website! - Hi there! My name is Knar Kaakejian and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker of Middle Eastern and Armenian descent. My approach to therapy is all about being person-centered and helping you prioritize your personal growth. I mostly enjoy a psychoanalytic style of therapy and focusing on client strength and empowerment. So let's work together to enhance your quality of life!
As a clinical psychologist with 15 years of practice, I use my training and experience to provide guidance to people struggling with a variety of relational, emotional, and behavioral concerns. Trained in psychodynamic/ psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I provide both short-term problem-focused treatment as well as more long-term intensive therapy, depending on your needs.
As a clinical psychologist with 15 years of practice, I use my training and experience to provide guidance to people struggling with a variety of relational, emotional, and behavioral concerns. Trained in psychodynamic/ psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I provide both short-term problem-focused treatment as well as more long-term intensive therapy, depending on your needs.
Leigh Huggins
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91103
I offer affordable therapy from an affirmative psychoanalytic lens, which is a depth modality that explores how our unique personalities developed and how the past informs our present relationships.
Whether you're exploring gender or sexual identity for the first time, or have been out for 20 years, having a therapist that can relate to your experiences is vital. You may feel as though you didn't get the handbook of "how to human," or believe that there must be a secret ingredient that you've somehow been missing in order to feel better. It can be frustrating to feel as though you've tried everything just to be heard. If you've been taught to mask or hide your true self in order to survive in a world that constantly tells you that you shouldn't exist, it can be transformative to be seen and held as you are.
I offer affordable therapy from an affirmative psychoanalytic lens, which is a depth modality that explores how our unique personalities developed and how the past informs our present relationships.
Whether you're exploring gender or sexual identity for the first time, or have been out for 20 years, having a therapist that can relate to your experiences is vital. You may feel as though you didn't get the handbook of "how to human," or believe that there must be a secret ingredient that you've somehow been missing in order to feel better. It can be frustrating to feel as though you've tried everything just to be heard. If you've been taught to mask or hide your true self in order to survive in a world that constantly tells you that you shouldn't exist, it can be transformative to be seen and held as you are.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.