Therapists in South Pasadena, CA
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.
You’re looking for a therapist, good for you! This is the first step of many. If you landed here on my profile, I’m going to trust that you were meant to. Keep reading and reach out if what I say here resonates with you. I’m a therapist but also I’m a human! I’ve been through some (shit) that has brought me here… very much equipped to handle yours. Bring me your old stories and beliefs. I welcome all of them. I promise, you can’t scare me. I create a safe holding environment. That is KEY. I am collaborative and I trust my clients to know themselves in ways I never could. I am but a guide in your larger journey.
You’re looking for a therapist, good for you! This is the first step of many. If you landed here on my profile, I’m going to trust that you were meant to. Keep reading and reach out if what I say here resonates with you. I’m a therapist but also I’m a human! I’ve been through some (shit) that has brought me here… very much equipped to handle yours. Bring me your old stories and beliefs. I welcome all of them. I promise, you can’t scare me. I create a safe holding environment. That is KEY. I am collaborative and I trust my clients to know themselves in ways I never could. I am but a guide in your larger journey.
So much can get in the way of our ability to receive and give love in healthy relationships. I enjoy working with people who are seeking healing from past wounds so that they can love themselves and others. I help people develop self-confidence and self-awareness that promotes creativity and deeper connectedness. If you’ve experienced trauma or if you struggle with negative beliefs about yourself, EMDR may be a helpful resource and is a specialty of mine. I am also certified as a Safe and Sound Protocol provider, which helps people experience a felt sense of safety and calm.
So much can get in the way of our ability to receive and give love in healthy relationships. I enjoy working with people who are seeking healing from past wounds so that they can love themselves and others. I help people develop self-confidence and self-awareness that promotes creativity and deeper connectedness. If you’ve experienced trauma or if you struggle with negative beliefs about yourself, EMDR may be a helpful resource and is a specialty of mine. I am also certified as a Safe and Sound Protocol provider, which helps people experience a felt sense of safety and calm.
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 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 space to deepen self-awareness and create meaningful, lasting change.
Amy Salgado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030 (Online Only)
Your story deeply matters to me. I provide relational, integrative, and sex-positive therapy to queer and BIPOC clients. My clients are looking to make their minds and bodies a safe home and are often the first in their families to have the courage to disrupt limiting beliefs and cycles. They seek to challenge expectations as they dare to redefine themselves wholeheartedly. Together, we will make space to explore the impact of generational and personal traumas, navigate the complexities and beauty of intersecting identities, and create meaningful, lasting, and accessible healing practices. Let's connect!
Your story deeply matters to me. I provide relational, integrative, and sex-positive therapy to queer and BIPOC clients. My clients are looking to make their minds and bodies a safe home and are often the first in their families to have the courage to disrupt limiting beliefs and cycles. They seek to challenge expectations as they dare to redefine themselves wholeheartedly. Together, we will make space to explore the impact of generational and personal traumas, navigate the complexities and beauty of intersecting identities, and create meaningful, lasting, and accessible healing practices. Let's connect!
Allison Morgan, LMFT, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, JD
Verified Verified
South Pasadena, CA 91030
I work with adults and couples from a relational and insight orientation. Because every person is unique, I tailor an approach to each client’s immediate and long-term life goals. I work with clients to help them develop autonomy and self-worth, to improve relationships, and to love, work, and play more freely. I practiced as a litigator for 13 years at a large global law firm and bring an informed perspective to treatment.
I work with adults and couples from a relational and insight orientation. Because every person is unique, I tailor an approach to each client’s immediate and long-term life goals. I work with clients to help them develop autonomy and self-worth, to improve relationships, and to love, work, and play more freely. I practiced as a litigator for 13 years at a large global law firm and bring an informed perspective to treatment.
Yanel Bueno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Pasadena, CA 91030 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Intersectionality is the energy and the lens I bring to a space. I assist folks with managing issues including perfectionism, imposter syndrome, codependency, people-pleasing, intergenerational trauma, intimate partner violence, and attachment. I have a passion for working with the neurodivergent community (specifically autism and ADHD) in learning to unmask and find the beauty in their existence. I love challenging folks to reframe negative thinking patterns and to start identifying their strengths over their burdens. My goal is to help you live unapologetically yourself.
I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Intersectionality is the energy and the lens I bring to a space. I assist folks with managing issues including perfectionism, imposter syndrome, codependency, people-pleasing, intergenerational trauma, intimate partner violence, and attachment. I have a passion for working with the neurodivergent community (specifically autism and ADHD) in learning to unmask and find the beauty in their existence. I love challenging folks to reframe negative thinking patterns and to start identifying their strengths over their burdens. My goal is to help you live unapologetically yourself.
Daria Balling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Positive, compassionate counseling for adults of all ages. Practicing psychotherapy has been a passion of mine for several years. I love getting to know people in a genuine, intimate level, and I enjoy watching them uncover their possibilities, and move a little closer to getting what they want. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and catered toward each individual.
Positive, compassionate counseling for adults of all ages. Practicing psychotherapy has been a passion of mine for several years. I love getting to know people in a genuine, intimate level, and I enjoy watching them uncover their possibilities, and move a little closer to getting what they want. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and catered toward each individual.
Vanessa Bellafiore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Not accepting new clients
I am an active, engaged, and compassionate therapist who tailors therapy toward your individual needs. My approach to psychotherapy is non-judgmental, empathetic, and holistic, focusing on you as a unique, complex, and dynamic individual. As a licensed marriage and family therapist (125563), I work avidly to help you in your process of healing, transformation, and self-discovery. I believe we heal in relationship to others, including the safe and unique relationship with our therapist. Collaboratively we will find solutions and healing, while holding space and welcoming all of the feelings that may arise together.
I am an active, engaged, and compassionate therapist who tailors therapy toward your individual needs. My approach to psychotherapy is non-judgmental, empathetic, and holistic, focusing on you as a unique, complex, and dynamic individual. As a licensed marriage and family therapist (125563), I work avidly to help you in your process of healing, transformation, and self-discovery. I believe we heal in relationship to others, including the safe and unique relationship with our therapist. Collaboratively we will find solutions and healing, while holding space and welcoming all of the feelings that may arise together.
Sharon Tinley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
South Pasadena, CA 91030 (Online Only)
If you want to improve your current life situations like relationships that are dissatisfying or personal goals that are not getting fulfilled, counseling can help. I am an experienced counselor who can help you better assess your situations and come up with concrete plans of actions to make changes towards your goals. Sometimes I coach you in developing new skills like more effective communication of your wants and needs, and sometimes I support you in working out unresolved issues and emotions from the past that are getting in the way of living and relating more fully in the present.
If you want to improve your current life situations like relationships that are dissatisfying or personal goals that are not getting fulfilled, counseling can help. I am an experienced counselor who can help you better assess your situations and come up with concrete plans of actions to make changes towards your goals. Sometimes I coach you in developing new skills like more effective communication of your wants and needs, and sometimes I support you in working out unresolved issues and emotions from the past that are getting in the way of living and relating more fully in the present.
Nicole Cherry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030 (Online Only)
Are you going through a divorce, or perhaps you're not sure of the direction of your marriage or relationship? Do you have co-parenting challenges? Are you looking for someone to listen, have empathy and genuinely care about your situation? I specialize in working with women going through a separation or divorce, those who have experienced trauma with their intimate partner or witnessed it in their childhood, are experiencing PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Are you going through a divorce, or perhaps you're not sure of the direction of your marriage or relationship? Do you have co-parenting challenges? Are you looking for someone to listen, have empathy and genuinely care about your situation? I specialize in working with women going through a separation or divorce, those who have experienced trauma with their intimate partner or witnessed it in their childhood, are experiencing PTSD, anxiety and depression.
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Roberta Fernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and particularly interested in the following: females of all ages, adolescents, and teenagers. Furthermore, I am interested in working with those that desire more authentic and intimate relationships with themselves and others. I have experience working in corporate settings, both public accounting and mortgage finance, for a total of 10 years. As a result, I am able to help individuals navigate the demands of a corporate world. Roberta's experience also involves children, adolescents, and adults that have experienced and are attempting to recover from debilitating perfectionism, anxiety, worry, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and particularly interested in the following: females of all ages, adolescents, and teenagers. Furthermore, I am interested in working with those that desire more authentic and intimate relationships with themselves and others. I have experience working in corporate settings, both public accounting and mortgage finance, for a total of 10 years. As a result, I am able to help individuals navigate the demands of a corporate world. Roberta's experience also involves children, adolescents, and adults that have experienced and are attempting to recover from debilitating perfectionism, anxiety, worry, and trauma.
Mary Alvin Nichols
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Not accepting new clients
Is it time for you to reach out for support & guidance? I have had the opportunity for over 25 years to assist people towards a better understanding of themselves, their relationships, and critical life experiences. Whether you are facing the complex emotions of a life-threatening medical condition, making difficult end of life decisions, been exposed to violence & abuse, or dealing with grief and loss, I will support and empower you to develop a plan to move forward. My focus is on rebuilding your self-esteem & safety after traumatic experiences, allowing you to grow and find personal peace of mind.
Is it time for you to reach out for support & guidance? I have had the opportunity for over 25 years to assist people towards a better understanding of themselves, their relationships, and critical life experiences. Whether you are facing the complex emotions of a life-threatening medical condition, making difficult end of life decisions, been exposed to violence & abuse, or dealing with grief and loss, I will support and empower you to develop a plan to move forward. My focus is on rebuilding your self-esteem & safety after traumatic experiences, allowing you to grow and find personal peace of mind.
Ericka Logan Moreno
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
South Pasadena, CA 91030
You’re drowning. The waves of life are crashing down hard and they just keep coming. You thought things would be different by now. That you’d be happy, confident, and content with life, but instead you’re struggling. Struggling to find motivation to face the day, to have time and energy to put into your relationships and family, and feeling like nothing you do is ever good enough.
You’re drowning. The waves of life are crashing down hard and they just keep coming. You thought things would be different by now. That you’d be happy, confident, and content with life, but instead you’re struggling. Struggling to find motivation to face the day, to have time and energy to put into your relationships and family, and feeling like nothing you do is ever good enough.
I believe that seeking professional help is a strength and not a weakness. I value individuals for who they are, and I appreciate their pain and struggle. I make every effort to understand my client's needs, and I make it a priority to meet with my clients at their starting point. Along the way, I do my best to provide my clients with safe and healthy environment.
I believe that seeking professional help is a strength and not a weakness. I value individuals for who they are, and I appreciate their pain and struggle. I make every effort to understand my client's needs, and I make it a priority to meet with my clients at their starting point. Along the way, I do my best to provide my clients with safe and healthy environment.
Holly A. Freeling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Are you ready to take the next step toward changing your life? As a dynamic and innovative therapist, I blend research-driven techniques with creative strategies to accelerate your progress. My approach is personal, energetic, and empathetic, ensuring you feel supported as you share your thoughts and feelings in complete confidence. I’ll clearly explain each step of our process, empowering you to use tools effectively and see faster results. Together, we’ll cultivate a genuine and meaningful therapeutic relationship to help you achieve your goals.
Are you ready to take the next step toward changing your life? As a dynamic and innovative therapist, I blend research-driven techniques with creative strategies to accelerate your progress. My approach is personal, energetic, and empathetic, ensuring you feel supported as you share your thoughts and feelings in complete confidence. I’ll clearly explain each step of our process, empowering you to use tools effectively and see faster results. Together, we’ll cultivate a genuine and meaningful therapeutic relationship to help you achieve your goals.
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.
The therapist's task is to provide as far as is possible the ideal conditions for self-reflection, a place where one can explore the past, present and future apart from the pressures of life, in privacy, without judgement. The therapy room should serve as a "secure base" from which one can roam freely and return for honest curious reflection, guidance and support.
The therapist's task is to provide as far as is possible the ideal conditions for self-reflection, a place where one can explore the past, present and future apart from the pressures of life, in privacy, without judgement. The therapy room should serve as a "secure base" from which one can roam freely and return for honest curious reflection, guidance and support.
When we can gain control over the elements that bring us down, anxiety, depression, and doubt, a sense of hope that healing is possible can arise. My goal is to help you break free from felt limitations, recover vital parts of yourself, and engage in a life with meaning. My experience includes helping people recover from the debilitating effects of trauma, complex trauma, and PTSD; manage and recover from anxiety, depression, grief, shame, and loss.
When we can gain control over the elements that bring us down, anxiety, depression, and doubt, a sense of hope that healing is possible can arise. My goal is to help you break free from felt limitations, recover vital parts of yourself, and engage in a life with meaning. My experience includes helping people recover from the debilitating effects of trauma, complex trauma, and PTSD; manage and recover from anxiety, depression, grief, shame, and loss.
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.
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Number of Therapists in South Pasadena, CA
400+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in South Pasadena, CA who prioritize treating:
96% | Anxiety |
92% | Depression |
87% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Self Esteem |
74% | Grief |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
68% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
62% | Cigna and Evernorth |
51% | Aetna |
40% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in South Pasadena, CA see their clients
72% | In Person and Online | |
28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
76% | Female | |
23% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in South Pasadena?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.