Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in South Pasadena, CA
Holly Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Having a baby has been so much harder than you ever thought it could be. You're feeling anxious, overwhelmed by your emotions & isolated- living in "survival mode". It's impossible to avoid reminders of what you've been through. You're replaying bad memories on repeat and imagining worst case scenarios. How is everyone else making this motherhood thing look so easy? Whether you're facing ongoing fertility process, feeling traumatized by a difficult birth, or need to heal a loss, getting support is an important step in moving forward without traumatic experiences interfering in your life, your relationships & your parenting.
Having a baby has been so much harder than you ever thought it could be. You're feeling anxious, overwhelmed by your emotions & isolated- living in "survival mode". It's impossible to avoid reminders of what you've been through. You're replaying bad memories on repeat and imagining worst case scenarios. How is everyone else making this motherhood thing look so easy? Whether you're facing ongoing fertility process, feeling traumatized by a difficult birth, or need to heal a loss, getting support is an important step in moving forward without traumatic experiences interfering in your life, your relationships & your parenting.
Alexandra Gaty
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples through life transitions and transformations, with a focus on college students, new parents, and artists. My approach promotes healing through mind and body, drawing on a range of experience working with trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety symptoms. Together, we can explore the nuances of your thoughts, relationships, and past experiences to understand how they shape your present. I offer a compassionate, safe space to deepen self-awareness and create meaningful, lasting change.
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples through life transitions and transformations, with a focus on college students, new parents, and artists. My approach promotes healing through mind and body, drawing on a range of experience working with trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety symptoms. Together, we can explore the nuances of your thoughts, relationships, and past experiences to understand how they shape your present. I offer a compassionate, safe space to deepen self-awareness and create meaningful, lasting change.
I provide individual adult therapy and work with high functioning adults from all walks of life, who have come to realize they want to make positive change in their lives. I believe the core of the work is in developing a real relationship that is built on trust, as well as genuine and authentic moments of understanding that can help push people towards the change they are looking for.
I provide individual adult therapy and work with high functioning adults from all walks of life, who have come to realize they want to make positive change in their lives. I believe the core of the work is in developing a real relationship that is built on trust, as well as genuine and authentic moments of understanding that can help push people towards the change they are looking for.
Leandra Soop I Trauma -Informed Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
You wish the anxiety would quiet down. You feel so bogged down by overwhelming feelings, relationships, work stressors and the demands to keep up in life. You work hard to support others in your life and sometimes it can feel difficult to tend to your needs in the process. The anxiety is keeping you distracted and disconnected from yourself. You yearn for a slower pace in life, where you can feel present to your day, your needs and relationships. I'm here to help.
You wish the anxiety would quiet down. You feel so bogged down by overwhelming feelings, relationships, work stressors and the demands to keep up in life. You work hard to support others in your life and sometimes it can feel difficult to tend to your needs in the process. The anxiety is keeping you distracted and disconnected from yourself. You yearn for a slower pace in life, where you can feel present to your day, your needs and relationships. I'm here to help.
My intention is to help clients experience healthy, fulfilling relationships with themselves and the people in their lives. I work to gain your trust & be your ally as you take on life's challenges. Our therapeutic collaboration is filled with empathy & compassion. Our work together will have respect, gentleness & consideration as you search for the meaningful, integrated life you deserve. It's your process, whether you're struggling to find your way back to the life you enjoy, or discovering a life you want to live. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
My intention is to help clients experience healthy, fulfilling relationships with themselves and the people in their lives. I work to gain your trust & be your ally as you take on life's challenges. Our therapeutic collaboration is filled with empathy & compassion. Our work together will have respect, gentleness & consideration as you search for the meaningful, integrated life you deserve. It's your process, whether you're struggling to find your way back to the life you enjoy, or discovering a life you want to live. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Joshua Sullivan
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Courage is a powerful virtue. In fact, Maya Angelou claimed that courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently. I am passionate about supporting those finding the courage to do the hard things, whilst also healing the inner child. Lifelong growth, healing one's relationship with food and self, and providing a safe and comfortable space to explore are things I strive for in my sessions. I am direct, yet warm, empathy driven, collaborative, and curious - I truly just want to see you thrive and prosper through the therapeutic experience!
Courage is a powerful virtue. In fact, Maya Angelou claimed that courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently. I am passionate about supporting those finding the courage to do the hard things, whilst also healing the inner child. Lifelong growth, healing one's relationship with food and self, and providing a safe and comfortable space to explore are things I strive for in my sessions. I am direct, yet warm, empathy driven, collaborative, and curious - I truly just want to see you thrive and prosper through the therapeutic experience!
Vivian Elizabeth Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
South Pasadena, CA 91030 (Online Only)
My approach is psychodynamic to help clients gain insight into their issues and concerns. I collaborate with clients to help recognize unhelpful thought, emotional and behaviors patterns and defense mechanisms and develop healthier ways to cope. I will provide a safe space for you to share your story, concerns, issues, hopes and dreams. I will meet you where you are and help you identify what you want to address. Then, I will collaborate with you to set concrete, measurable goals and action plans that you can track as you move toward your goals.
My approach is psychodynamic to help clients gain insight into their issues and concerns. I collaborate with clients to help recognize unhelpful thought, emotional and behaviors patterns and defense mechanisms and develop healthier ways to cope. I will provide a safe space for you to share your story, concerns, issues, hopes and dreams. I will meet you where you are and help you identify what you want to address. Then, I will collaborate with you to set concrete, measurable goals and action plans that you can track as you move toward your goals.
Having a transgender or gender nonbinary child is a wonderful gift, but it comes with a unique journey for both child and parent. Support is not only essential, but a gem of the journey! Possibly your child has expressed feeling that they are another gender and you are unsure about what to do next. Maybe your child is already living as their authentic gender, but they are showing signs of insecurity or distress around their body. Or possibly, puberty is approaching, and your child’s doctor has recommended therapy as they prepare for puberty suppression. I seek to provide guidance and support through stretches such as these.
Having a transgender or gender nonbinary child is a wonderful gift, but it comes with a unique journey for both child and parent. Support is not only essential, but a gem of the journey! Possibly your child has expressed feeling that they are another gender and you are unsure about what to do next. Maybe your child is already living as their authentic gender, but they are showing signs of insecurity or distress around their body. Or possibly, puberty is approaching, and your child’s doctor has recommended therapy as they prepare for puberty suppression. I seek to provide guidance and support through stretches such as these.
We are a result of every single experience in life, good or bad. Over the course of a lifetime, we developed habits and perspectives that helped us to cope with suffering. However, when those old methods no longer serve, it is time to let another person to walk alongside in order to examine and discover new ways for dealing with life's challenges. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental and empathetic environment that fosters self reflection in order to encourage personal transformation and learning what works for you. Taking the first step might be difficult, but you will be glad you did it. Hablo Espa˜ñol.
We are a result of every single experience in life, good or bad. Over the course of a lifetime, we developed habits and perspectives that helped us to cope with suffering. However, when those old methods no longer serve, it is time to let another person to walk alongside in order to examine and discover new ways for dealing with life's challenges. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental and empathetic environment that fosters self reflection in order to encourage personal transformation and learning what works for you. Taking the first step might be difficult, but you will be glad you did it. Hablo Espa˜ñol.
Melody M. Zhang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Most of my clients find me when they’re feeling overwhelmed by the needs and expectations of others and are seeking space to explore their own story—their current challenges, past pain, and desire to envision a better future. Many are seeking a compassionate space to explore intergenerational dynamics in their families of origin, the impact of race and culture on their life experiences, and to integrate faith and spirituality. My clients include teens, high-achieving professionals, people in ministry, ‘helper’ types, creatives, and couples, and I offer therapy in English and Mandarin Chinese.
Most of my clients find me when they’re feeling overwhelmed by the needs and expectations of others and are seeking space to explore their own story—their current challenges, past pain, and desire to envision a better future. Many are seeking a compassionate space to explore intergenerational dynamics in their families of origin, the impact of race and culture on their life experiences, and to integrate faith and spirituality. My clients include teens, high-achieving professionals, people in ministry, ‘helper’ types, creatives, and couples, and I offer therapy in English and Mandarin Chinese.
Something isn't quite right lately! Things feel off and it's time for a change. Whether it's creatively rebooting, overcoming imposter syndrome, feeling more resilient, or navigating a new transition there's a way to change the patterns that aren't working anymore. When stress hits or we feel stuck we tend to revisit coping that doesn't serve us well. We may feel motivated to change, but lost as to the next steps. I work collaboratively with clients who are curious about their struggles and eager to collaboratively problem solve. We work together to uncover the patterns that aren't working anymore and explore solutions.
Something isn't quite right lately! Things feel off and it's time for a change. Whether it's creatively rebooting, overcoming imposter syndrome, feeling more resilient, or navigating a new transition there's a way to change the patterns that aren't working anymore. When stress hits or we feel stuck we tend to revisit coping that doesn't serve us well. We may feel motivated to change, but lost as to the next steps. I work collaboratively with clients who are curious about their struggles and eager to collaboratively problem solve. We work together to uncover the patterns that aren't working anymore and explore solutions.
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I treat couples seeking greater connection and less conflict, as well as women experiencing anxiety, depression, and reproductive concerns. Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals who have challenges balancing work, home life, and relationships. I am an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California in the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, and a member of the editorial boards for Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice as well as Training and Education in Professional Psychology. I currently serve as Associate Editor for the Encyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy.
I treat couples seeking greater connection and less conflict, as well as women experiencing anxiety, depression, and reproductive concerns. Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals who have challenges balancing work, home life, and relationships. I am an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California in the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, and a member of the editorial boards for Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice as well as Training and Education in Professional Psychology. I currently serve as Associate Editor for the Encyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy.
You’ve been living in fight or flight as long as you can remember. The past controls you and you don’t know how to break out of it. You fight the same mental, physical, and emotional battles every day with little reprieve. All your attempts to steady your body don’t seem to work. All your attempts at talk therapy don’t seem to last. You’re worried something in you might be broken. You’re also fearful that you might not be able to ever get well.
You’ve been living in fight or flight as long as you can remember. The past controls you and you don’t know how to break out of it. You fight the same mental, physical, and emotional battles every day with little reprieve. All your attempts to steady your body don’t seem to work. All your attempts at talk therapy don’t seem to last. You’re worried something in you might be broken. You’re also fearful that you might not be able to ever get well.
"I don't know what to feel!" The past few weeks have left us all with an overwhelming sense of uncertainty and confusion. The isolation and societal anxiety are a recipe for profoundly undermining our health and well-being; not just physically, but mentally as well. Many of our clients at Aspire are trying to find their new normal amidst sweeping changes to their daily lives. Finding a space to clear your head, feel heard, and create a plan for sustaining balance is a small, but vital, step for staying strong and resilient. Let us help with finding a path through the fog and to reclaim life.
"I don't know what to feel!" The past few weeks have left us all with an overwhelming sense of uncertainty and confusion. The isolation and societal anxiety are a recipe for profoundly undermining our health and well-being; not just physically, but mentally as well. Many of our clients at Aspire are trying to find their new normal amidst sweeping changes to their daily lives. Finding a space to clear your head, feel heard, and create a plan for sustaining balance is a small, but vital, step for staying strong and resilient. Let us help with finding a path through the fog and to reclaim life.
Courtenay Patlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Carl Rogers once said, "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change" meaning once someone can sense that a relationship is safe, the opportunities for self-exploration and change appear. I believe that once a person is truly seen, it is then that they can blossom into their truest self. My approach with each session is a warm, curious, and open attitude in the hopes that, ultimately, you arrive at a place of self-understanding and peace. I am direct but kind, and offer you alternative ways of viewing difficult situations in your life.
Carl Rogers once said, "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change" meaning once someone can sense that a relationship is safe, the opportunities for self-exploration and change appear. I believe that once a person is truly seen, it is then that they can blossom into their truest self. My approach with each session is a warm, curious, and open attitude in the hopes that, ultimately, you arrive at a place of self-understanding and peace. I am direct but kind, and offer you alternative ways of viewing difficult situations in your life.
Are you struggling with emotional turmoil? My practice specializes in helping young and older adults manage stressful situations to find a harmonious balance within themselves.
Are you struggling with emotional turmoil? My practice specializes in helping young and older adults manage stressful situations to find a harmonious balance within themselves.
Casey MacGregor-Toshima
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Most people need help at various times in their lives navigating difficult experiences. My approach is collaborative, action-oriented and positive with individuals and couples. When relevant, I incorporate somatic (body) approaches, including EMDR and Brainspotting modalities to working with anxiety, phobias, trauma and other issues. My practice also includes the option of "walking and talking" outdoors. I am influenced by IFS / IFIO (parts work), self-compassion, feminist, and polyvagal approaches. I help clients connect more deeply with the past and address barriers to well-being in the present.
Most people need help at various times in their lives navigating difficult experiences. My approach is collaborative, action-oriented and positive with individuals and couples. When relevant, I incorporate somatic (body) approaches, including EMDR and Brainspotting modalities to working with anxiety, phobias, trauma and other issues. My practice also includes the option of "walking and talking" outdoors. I am influenced by IFS / IFIO (parts work), self-compassion, feminist, and polyvagal approaches. I help clients connect more deeply with the past and address barriers to well-being in the present.
Karen Gates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.
As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.
Lauren Rodarte
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Are you striving to heal emotional wounds, cultivate healthy relationships, and boost your self-esteem? If you tend to overthink, feel unmotivated, or simply struggle to enjoy the present moment, I'm here to help. In our sessions, you'll find a space where you can express and sort through unhelpful thoughts and overwhelming emotions that you may not feel able to process elsewhere. I am dedicated to helping you rediscover confidence and peace within yourself and in your relationships.
Are you striving to heal emotional wounds, cultivate healthy relationships, and boost your self-esteem? If you tend to overthink, feel unmotivated, or simply struggle to enjoy the present moment, I'm here to help. In our sessions, you'll find a space where you can express and sort through unhelpful thoughts and overwhelming emotions that you may not feel able to process elsewhere. I am dedicated to helping you rediscover confidence and peace within yourself and in your relationships.
I work with adults (individually and as couples) and with teens (individually or in family sessions with parents). I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and offer bilingual services to Spanish speaking clientele. With over ten years of experience, I have worked with clients of all ages, and am confident in the power of therapy to foster insight and emotional healing. My goal is to honor each person's unique story while respecting the range of cultural experiences that shape us. I I would be honored to join you in moving toward positive change.
I work with adults (individually and as couples) and with teens (individually or in family sessions with parents). I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and offer bilingual services to Spanish speaking clientele. With over ten years of experience, I have worked with clients of all ages, and am confident in the power of therapy to foster insight and emotional healing. My goal is to honor each person's unique story while respecting the range of cultural experiences that shape us. I I would be honored to join you in moving toward positive change.
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