Family Therapy in South Pasadena, CA
As a mental healthcare professional, educator, and advocate, I am always looking for new ways to provide care for anyone seeking help. Many factors contribute to your life story including trauma, family history, relationship problems, health, and societal issues. My approach is based on understanding each person as a whole, not just the trials or diagnosis they’re facing. I firmly believe in delivering treatment that is both empathetic and uplifting for everyone I have the honor to work with.
As a mental healthcare professional, educator, and advocate, I am always looking for new ways to provide care for anyone seeking help. Many factors contribute to your life story including trauma, family history, relationship problems, health, and societal issues. My approach is based on understanding each person as a whole, not just the trials or diagnosis they’re facing. I firmly believe in delivering treatment that is both empathetic and uplifting for everyone I have the honor to work with.
Jacqueline Woods
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
South Pasadena, CA 91030 (Online Only)
My name is Jacqueline Woods and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and the founder of Pacific Trauma Treatment Center. I have 32 years of experience doing somatic work with clients and 24 years providing integrative mental health services to adults, adolescents, and children. I specialize in the treatment of PTSD and other anxiety disorders, such as specific and general phobias, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I also treat various depressive and mood disorders, bereavement, chronic pain, Dizziness and vertigo, and I work with couples.
My name is Jacqueline Woods and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and the founder of Pacific Trauma Treatment Center. I have 32 years of experience doing somatic work with clients and 24 years providing integrative mental health services to adults, adolescents, and children. I specialize in the treatment of PTSD and other anxiety disorders, such as specific and general phobias, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I also treat various depressive and mood disorders, bereavement, chronic pain, Dizziness and vertigo, and I work with couples.
Through a personalized approach, we can work together not only to address your child's problems, but also cultivate lasting change for your family as a whole.
Are you a parent who believes in the transformative power of understanding your child's inner world? Are you committed to nurturing a strong and loving relationship with your little one, even amidst life's challenges? If so, you're in the right place. Whether your child is facing common behavioral issues, transitions and traumas, tantrums or tears, anxiety or anger, I'm here to help. With specialized training in PC-CARE (Parent-Child Care), I'm here to offer you a supportive hand through the ups and downs of parenting in early childhood through a parent-child dyadic therapy model designed for both kids and their parents.
Through a personalized approach, we can work together not only to address your child's problems, but also cultivate lasting change for your family as a whole.
Are you a parent who believes in the transformative power of understanding your child's inner world? Are you committed to nurturing a strong and loving relationship with your little one, even amidst life's challenges? If so, you're in the right place. Whether your child is facing common behavioral issues, transitions and traumas, tantrums or tears, anxiety or anger, I'm here to help. With specialized training in PC-CARE (Parent-Child Care), I'm here to offer you a supportive hand through the ups and downs of parenting in early childhood through a parent-child dyadic therapy model designed for both kids and their parents.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience.
I believe therapy to be a safe place where someone who is in need of help can be heard free of judgment. One of the main keys of therapy is working together on eliminating behaviors and belief patterns that do not help you grow as a person. By using various approaches that are tailored to your needs, therapy will assist in the development of tools and skills, which will help support personal growth. (Mi lengua materna es el español si le es mas agusto comunicarse asi).
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience.
I believe therapy to be a safe place where someone who is in need of help can be heard free of judgment. One of the main keys of therapy is working together on eliminating behaviors and belief patterns that do not help you grow as a person. By using various approaches that are tailored to your needs, therapy will assist in the development of tools and skills, which will help support personal growth. (Mi lengua materna es el español si le es mas agusto comunicarse asi).
Kristina Rim Bartek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
South Pasadena, CA 91030 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Art Therapist, and EMDR Therapist, with over 16 years of clinical experience.
Every person has inherent creativity and a capacity to thrive. My role is to help connect you to your existing strengths and to help you try out new tools. When words are not enough, we can turn to more creative processes. Art therapy and EMDR are modalities that engage the body and mind, what we feel and think. Both modalities help us not only think differently, but also feel something new and healing.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Art Therapist, and EMDR Therapist, with over 16 years of clinical experience.
Every person has inherent creativity and a capacity to thrive. My role is to help connect you to your existing strengths and to help you try out new tools. When words are not enough, we can turn to more creative processes. Art therapy and EMDR are modalities that engage the body and mind, what we feel and think. Both modalities help us not only think differently, but also feel something new and healing.
El Molino Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Sometimes it is difficult to ask for help. Recognizing that you may need support with relationships, or a deeper understanding of yourself is the first step on the road to recovery and the beginning of the healing process. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer empathic listening in a safe environment, as well as the support, guidance and feedback that will give you the tools to discover and address the root of the problem in order to create long-term change and personal growth.
Sometimes it is difficult to ask for help. Recognizing that you may need support with relationships, or a deeper understanding of yourself is the first step on the road to recovery and the beginning of the healing process. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer empathic listening in a safe environment, as well as the support, guidance and feedback that will give you the tools to discover and address the root of the problem in order to create long-term change and personal growth.
Rebecca Bokoch
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 101242, Employed by Anchor Children and Family Counseling.
I enjoy working with children from toddlers to teens on a variety of issues, ranging from anxiety, depression, trauma, emotion regulation, and relationship issues, etc. I also want to support you in the challenges of parenting. Together we can work to find an approach that fits you and your child. I am trained in systemic therapy, play therapy, art therapy, and mindfulness. Therapy can nurture healthy growth and development in your life and relationships. The goal is to help you create healthy bonds and coping skills that bring you joy and help during difficult times. Life can be complex - take a step towards comfort and change!
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 101242, Employed by Anchor Children and Family Counseling.
I enjoy working with children from toddlers to teens on a variety of issues, ranging from anxiety, depression, trauma, emotion regulation, and relationship issues, etc. I also want to support you in the challenges of parenting. Together we can work to find an approach that fits you and your child. I am trained in systemic therapy, play therapy, art therapy, and mindfulness. Therapy can nurture healthy growth and development in your life and relationships. The goal is to help you create healthy bonds and coping skills that bring you joy and help during difficult times. Life can be complex - take a step towards comfort and change!
Sometimes, we feel overwhelmed, discouraged, angry or confused. Managing these feelings can be isolating and lonely. Through Narrative Therapy, I invite my clients to engage in an active, collaborative process. Together, we seek to author life stories of hope and resilience. I believe that each of us possesses inner strengths, and that a therapeutic partnership can help tap into those resources. My goal is to nurture a relationship in which clients feel respected and supported. I work with adults 20+ in individual, couple, and family sessions. It would be a privilege to accompany you on your journey of reclaiming possibility.
Sometimes, we feel overwhelmed, discouraged, angry or confused. Managing these feelings can be isolating and lonely. Through Narrative Therapy, I invite my clients to engage in an active, collaborative process. Together, we seek to author life stories of hope and resilience. I believe that each of us possesses inner strengths, and that a therapeutic partnership can help tap into those resources. My goal is to nurture a relationship in which clients feel respected and supported. I work with adults 20+ in individual, couple, and family sessions. It would be a privilege to accompany you on your journey of reclaiming possibility.
Donna Shanahan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91031
For Couples Therapy Pasadena, Donna Shanahan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and some of her specialties also include: Relational Life Therapy, Infidelity issues, Marital & Premarital Therapy.
If you are thinking about coming to therapy, chances are there is something going on that is prompting you to do so. Perhaps it is a stressful job or relationship; or you may be struggling with anxiety or depression. And, what may seem to be the "problem" on the surface could actually be related to something on a deeper level. As your therapist, I will work with you to try and understand what this deeper level is all about--all the thoughts, feelings and memories and the relationship they have to your current problem or situation.
For Couples Therapy Pasadena, Donna Shanahan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and some of her specialties also include: Relational Life Therapy, Infidelity issues, Marital & Premarital Therapy.
If you are thinking about coming to therapy, chances are there is something going on that is prompting you to do so. Perhaps it is a stressful job or relationship; or you may be struggling with anxiety or depression. And, what may seem to be the "problem" on the surface could actually be related to something on a deeper level. As your therapist, I will work with you to try and understand what this deeper level is all about--all the thoughts, feelings and memories and the relationship they have to your current problem or situation.
I provide individual, group, and family sessions for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in Cognitive Behavior Therapy; however, also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy and Mindfulness to further promote well being and help individuals reach their personal treatment goals.
I provide individual, group, and family sessions for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in Cognitive Behavior Therapy; however, also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy and Mindfulness to further promote well being and help individuals reach their personal treatment goals.
Jacqueline A Schreiber
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BA, MA, AMFT, PhD Stu
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
When we don’t know where to turn, there is hope. In working with clients over the years the main thing I have noticed is how deeply the erroneous stories we tell ourselves impact our lives. We make derogatory decisions about ourselves as a result of stress, competition, bullying, loss, and major life changes. Additionally, relationships, family, and parenting can also be factors. I help clients cultivate the four A’s: Awareness, Attunement, Acceptance, and Adjustment. Through a strength-based, empowering lens, I help clients to develop mental and emotional acuity and resiliency.
When we don’t know where to turn, there is hope. In working with clients over the years the main thing I have noticed is how deeply the erroneous stories we tell ourselves impact our lives. We make derogatory decisions about ourselves as a result of stress, competition, bullying, loss, and major life changes. Additionally, relationships, family, and parenting can also be factors. I help clients cultivate the four A’s: Awareness, Attunement, Acceptance, and Adjustment. Through a strength-based, empowering lens, I help clients to develop mental and emotional acuity and resiliency.
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Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.
Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.
Asish Purushan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
South Pasadena, CA 91030 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California with over 7 years of experience working with individuals and couples.
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.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California with over 7 years of experience working with individuals and couples.
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.
Camila Webb
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
I support individuals, couples and families through experiences of depression, trauma, anxiety, negative self-image, relationship challenges, transitions and other life challenges. My work incorporates training in modalities such as Emotionally Focused Therapy and Attachment-Based Family Therapy that are particularly helpful for couples and families in distress and seeking greater connection. I have also studied personally through a concentrated learning experience with Bessel van der Kolk (Body Keeps the Score) that informs a trauma-informed and depathologizing lens.
I support individuals, couples and families through experiences of depression, trauma, anxiety, negative self-image, relationship challenges, transitions and other life challenges. My work incorporates training in modalities such as Emotionally Focused Therapy and Attachment-Based Family Therapy that are particularly helpful for couples and families in distress and seeking greater connection. I have also studied personally through a concentrated learning experience with Bessel van der Kolk (Body Keeps the Score) that informs a trauma-informed and depathologizing lens.
Gerald Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
South Pasadena, CA 91030 (Online Only)
Personal and family problems can seem unending. They can become the entire focus of one's life. It doesn't have to be that way. Let's do something about them.
Personal and family problems can seem unending. They can become the entire focus of one's life. It doesn't have to be that way. Let's do something about them.
I also have extensive experience and training in improved parent-child relationships, family dynamics, attachment styles, stress, the impact of substance use on mental health, and healing from the pain of trauma.
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 also have extensive experience and training in improved parent-child relationships, family dynamics, attachment styles, stress, the impact of substance use on mental health, and healing from the pain of trauma.
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.
Richard Estrada
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Your path may have become difficult to navigate or there may be things that you are challenged with in your life. We can all benefit from help but asking for help sometimes can be difficult. Together we can work to uncover and discover a deeper, more aware and authentic self. There are solutions to the problems or challenges you are facing. As a therapist, I have several years experience working with individuals and family members affected by addictive patterns, substance use and abuse, depression, anxiety and trauma. I also have experience working with couples or individuals dealing with various marital/relationship challenges.
Your path may have become difficult to navigate or there may be things that you are challenged with in your life. We can all benefit from help but asking for help sometimes can be difficult. Together we can work to uncover and discover a deeper, more aware and authentic self. There are solutions to the problems or challenges you are facing. As a therapist, I have several years experience working with individuals and family members affected by addictive patterns, substance use and abuse, depression, anxiety and trauma. I also have experience working with couples or individuals dealing with various marital/relationship challenges.
Individual & Family Therapy, Relationship Counseling, Professional Consultation/Supervision.
THANK YOU FOR INQUIRING ABOUT MY PRACTICE AND VISITING MY PROFILE. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM CURRENTLY ONLY PROVIDING TELE-HEALTH SERVICES. Whether you've been in therapy before or this is your first time - seeking assistance and choosing a therapist who is a good match is the first step to improving your quality of life. I offer free telephone consultations to answer your questions, ease your concerns, get a better understanding of your needs, and to determine whether we will be a good fit. I'm committed to helping you improve your life in all areas so that you may have a better/more rewarding quality of life.
Individual & Family Therapy, Relationship Counseling, Professional Consultation/Supervision.
THANK YOU FOR INQUIRING ABOUT MY PRACTICE AND VISITING MY PROFILE. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM CURRENTLY ONLY PROVIDING TELE-HEALTH SERVICES. Whether you've been in therapy before or this is your first time - seeking assistance and choosing a therapist who is a good match is the first step to improving your quality of life. I offer free telephone consultations to answer your questions, ease your concerns, get a better understanding of your needs, and to determine whether we will be a good fit. I'm committed to helping you improve your life in all areas so that you may have a better/more rewarding quality of life.
Michelle Acitelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
South Pasadena, CA 91030 (Online Only)
I am most comfortable engaging clients who may have familiarity with overwhelming sensations about life, in general, or an inability to manage daily life, relationships, family, academic, and work experiences. I aim to establish and maintain rapport through effective working relationships, offering psychoeducation related to life transitions by setting attainable goals that build upon healthy inclusive, and supportive connections.
I am most comfortable engaging clients who may have familiarity with overwhelming sensations about life, in general, or an inability to manage daily life, relationships, family, academic, and work experiences. I aim to establish and maintain rapport through effective working relationships, offering psychoeducation related to life transitions by setting attainable goals that build upon healthy inclusive, and supportive connections.
I have extensive experience working with children, individual therapy with adults, couple’s therapy, and family therapy, in addition to treating seniors.
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.
I have extensive experience working with children, individual therapy with adults, couple’s therapy, and family therapy, in addition to treating seniors.
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.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.