Start Healing with a Therapist in Pasadena
HERE COUNSELING
Start Healing with a Therapist in Pasadena
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Meet Our Therapist in Pasadena
Connect with our therapists in Pasadena and find the best Pasadena therapist near you. Whether you need trauma-informed care, somatic therapy, or support for life transitions, we’ll connect you with a therapist that can help.
Ally Pfaff, MA
THERAPY FOR TRAUMA
Whitney Tice, MA
THERAPY FOR ANXIETY AND HARMFUL HABITS
Ossanna Amran
THERAPY FOR DEPRESSION IN PASADENA
Andrew Wong, MA
THERAPY FOR DEPRESSION IN PASADENA
Julia Wilson, MA
TRAUMA THERAPY IN PASADENA
Addy Sonneland, AMFT
SOMATIC THERAPY FOR ANXIETY
Dr. Connor McClenahan
THERAPY FOR EXECUTIVES
Transform emotional pain into relief
It’s hard to push forward when you’re already exhausted. Maybe for you it’s anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or a traumatic experience. Regardless, we can get stuck in the same place because the change feels impossible.
However, sometimes we get a glimpse of what we wish life could be like: that we could feel confident, strong, share life vulnerably with those closest to us, make clear decisions, and manage difficult feelings well.
You can find relief from emotional pain with our private practice therapists in Pasadena.
Our therapists practice therapy near you in Pasadena. We have offices in Pasadena, but can also be seen virtually throughout California.
Above all, we know that a good match between therapist and client is the leading indicator for therapy’s success. That’s why we have a care coordinator who can match you with a private practice therapist that works for you. We’ve even developed an AI tool to match you with a therapist.
Each of our therapists are experienced, trained, caring practitioners who invest deeply in the help they provide you. Our “therapists near me” in Pasadena receive weekly training and supervision by a licensed clinical psychologist, which means you receive the best care from practitioners who are well equipped to help you. We’ve been serving this community since 2020. As a licensed psychologist in Pasadena with over 10 years of experience, I’m confident in our therapists’ work. Each of our therapists is unique, yet share a core belief that lasting change happens best through a trusting, safe relationship with the right therapist. We can help you find your therapist today.
DR. CONNOR MCCLENAHAN
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
DIRECTOR, HERE COUNSELING
Find The Right Therapist In Pasadena, CA
Therapy can help you feel safer, clearer, and more connected. Here Counseling helps individuals, couples, and families begin compassionate therapy in Pasadena, Los Angeles, and online across California.
Our therapists support people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, panic attacks, grief, burnout, relationship concerns, family stress, and emotional pain that feels hard to carry alone.
Starting therapy should not feel overwhelming. You can use our AI Therapist Matcher or talk with our Care Coordinator to choose a therapist who fits your needs, goals, schedule, and therapy preferences.
Many clients can begin therapy within a week.
Therapy And Counseling In Pasadena
Here Counseling offers in-person therapy in Pasadena for adults, couples, families, and teens who want thoughtful support from a caring therapist.
Our Pasadena therapists provide a calm, steady space where you can slow down, understand what is happening inside you, and begin moving toward relief. Therapy may help you work through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, panic, grief, stress, or patterns that keep showing up in your life.
Our Pasadena office is located at 595 E Colorado Blvd, Suite 629, Pasadena, CA 91101. Clients looking for a Pasadena therapist can meet with us in person, while clients outside the area can receive online therapy across California.
Therapist Matching That Feels Less Overwhelming
Choosing a therapist can feel difficult when every profile starts to sound the same. You may know you need support, but not know what kind of therapy is right for you or which therapist will feel like the right fit.
Our matching process helps make that next step clearer. The AI Therapist Matcher lets you describe what you are going through and see therapists who may fit your needs. You can also speak with our Care Coordinator for personal guidance choosing a therapist in Pasadena, Los Angeles, or online across California.
The goal is to help you begin therapy with someone who feels safe, thoughtful, and aligned with what you need.
Therapy Services In Pasadena
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Different people need different kinds of support, and the right therapy approach can help you feel more understood from the beginning.
Here Counseling offers a range of therapy and assessment services for clients in Pasadena and throughout California.
Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety can make your mind feel crowded, your body feel tense, and everyday decisions feel harder than they should. Anxiety therapy in Pasadena can help you understand your anxiety, calm your nervous system, and respond to stress with more steadiness.
Our therapists support clients with general anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, perfectionism, overthinking, and the fear that something bad may happen.
Depression Therapy
Depression can leave you feeling disconnected, heavy, unmotivated, or alone. Depression therapy in Pasadena gives you a place to talk honestly about what you are carrying and begin making sense of the pain underneath.
Our therapists help clients work through sadness, numbness, hopelessness, low self-worth, grief, burnout, and emotional exhaustion.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma can affect how you feel in your body, how safe you feel with others, and how you understand yourself. Healing does not have to happen all at once.
Our trauma therapy in Pasadena supports clients at a pace that feels manageable, using approaches that may include EMDR therapy, somatic therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and other trauma-informed methods.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy can help people process painful memories, traumatic experiences, and emotional responses that still feel active in the present.
For many clients, EMDR offers a way to work with trauma without needing to explain every detail over and over again. Your therapist will help you move carefully and safely through the process.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy helps you notice how stress, fear, grief, and trauma may live in the body. This approach can be especially helpful when talking alone does not feel like enough.
Through somatic therapy, you can begin to build more awareness, regulation, and safety within yourself.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy gives partners a place to slow down difficult patterns and better understand what is happening between them.
Our couples therapy in Pasadena supports partners who are struggling with communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, disconnection, premarital concerns, or repeated arguments that never seem to resolve.
Family Therapy
Family therapy in Pasadena can help families talk more openly, understand each other more clearly, and work through relational stress with support.
Our therapists help families navigate conflict, emotional distance, parenting challenges, life transitions, and patterns that affect the whole family system.
Testing And Assessment
Here Counseling also offers testing and assessment services, including ADHD testing in Pasadena, child ADHD testing, autism testing, and pre-adoption psychological assessments.
Assessment can help bring clarity when you or your child need answers, support, documentation, or a better understanding of what is happening.
What Sets Our Pasadena Counseling Center Apart?
Many people come to therapy wanting relief from anxiety, depression, panic, trauma, or relationship pain. Those symptoms matter, and they deserve care.
Therapy can also help you understand the deeper patterns beneath the symptoms. You may begin to notice why certain relationships feel difficult, why your body stays on alert, why you shut down during conflict, or why old pain keeps affecting your present life.
Our therapists use thoughtful, depth-oriented approaches to help clients build insight, emotional safety, and lasting change. Therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, understand your needs, and move through life with more clarity.
In-Person Therapy In Pasadena And Los Angeles
Here Counseling offers in-person therapy for clients who want to sit with a therapist face to face in a calm, private setting.
Our Pasadena office supports clients from Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Glendale, Arcadia, and nearby communities.
We also offer therapy in Downtown Los Angeles for clients who live, work, or study closer to central LA.
Whether you are starting therapy for the first time or returning after time away, we help you connect with a therapist who fits your needs and makes the process feel less overwhelming.
Online Therapy Across California
Online therapy gives you access to care from home, work, school, or wherever you feel most comfortable. It can be a helpful option if you live outside Pasadena, have a busy schedule, prefer virtual sessions, or need more flexibility.
Here Counseling offers online therapy across California for individuals, couples, and families. You can still receive thoughtful, relational therapy even if you are not able to come into the office.
Online therapy may support anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, grief, burnout, and life transitions with the same care and attention as in-person therapy.
Why Choose Here Counseling
The right therapist can make a meaningful difference. Here Counseling is built around helping clients start care that feels personal, thoughtful, and well-matched.
Our practice offers:
- AI Therapist Matcher to help you choose a therapist quickly
- Care Coordinator support for personal therapist matching
- In-person therapy in Pasadena and Downtown Los Angeles
- Online therapy across California
- No long waitlists
- Many clients able to start within a week
- A small group of caring, well-trained therapists
- Weekly training and supervision from Dr. Connor McClenahan, a licensed clinical psychologist
- EMDR, somatic therapy, trauma-informed therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and couples therapy
You do not have to sort through therapy options alone. We help you take the next step with more clarity and support.
How Starting Therapy Works
Starting therapy does not need to be complicated.
First, you can use the AI Therapist Matcher or speak with our Care Coordinator. We will help you choose a therapist based on your needs, preferences, goals, and availability.
Then, you can schedule your first session. Many clients are able to begin therapy within a week.
In your first sessions, your therapist will take time to understand what brings you in, what feels difficult right now, and what you hope therapy can help with. You do not need to have everything figured out before you begin.
Therapy Fees
Here Counseling is a private-pay therapy practice. Fees vary by therapist, service, and session length.
Many therapy sessions range from $150 to $345 per hour, with most therapists charging between $180 and $225. Some services, including assessment or intensive therapy, may have different pricing.
If cost is a concern, our therapy fees page can help you understand pricing before you begin.
Talk with our Care Coordinator
Don't know where to start? Our Care Coordinator will connect you with a therapist in Pasadena that's available to work with you in-person or online. In fact, this first step may be one of the most important steps you take for your mental health. Find therapy near you today.
FAQs
At our Pasadena counseling center, therapy harnesses the mind's natural ability to heal.
Your mind has a natural ability to grow and recover by processing emotional experiences. This healing mode is most accessible when you’re in a safe, supportive space—exactly what our therapists in Pasadena aim to create. Our job is to stay attuned to your experience and foster your ability to heal. The results extend far beyond symptom relief: you’ll experience more self-awareness, compassion, confidence, and courage.
Think of your mind like a seed: everything you need to thrive is already within you. A skilled therapist in Pasadena CA doesn’t “fix” you—they guide you to uncover your own resilience and clarity.
Here’s how our therapy services in Pasadena Counseling Center support your growth:
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Mending Emotional Scars: Whether you’re seeking individual, couples, or family counseling in Pasadena, therapy provides a safe environment to address trauma and emotional wounds.
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Building Resilience: Our Pasadena therapists help you discover tools to navigate life’s challenges with calm and strength.
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Unlocking Self-Knowledge: Therapy helps you become more attuned to your inner world, fueling better decisions and deeper growth.
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Strengthening Bonds: As you better understand yourself, your relationships—whether romantic or familial—also deepen and improve.
Many of our Pasadena therapy center clinicians use a psychoanalytic approach, which explores how your early experiences shape current behaviors and feelings. Much of our pain stems from patterns formed in childhood. Therapy helps you rewrite those patterns and unlock your potential.
Benefits of In-Person Therapy in Pasadena and LA
Searching for “therapy Pasadena” or “in-person therapist in Pasadena CA”? Our Pasadena Counseling offices provide welcoming, private spaces for face-to-face healing. Here’s why meeting with a therapist Pasadena in person can be transformational:
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A Safe Space to Open Up: Our counseling center in Pasadena offers a secure setting where you can share freely—without fear of being overheard.
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Authentic Human Connection: In-person sessions create deeper emotional engagement with your therapist in Pasadena, helping the process feel more real and responsive.
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No Tech Glitches: Avoid the frustration of frozen screens or dropped calls—our therapy services in Pasadena ensure you stay present and focused.
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A Mental Reset: Clients often find that physically entering the Pasadena therapy center helps shift their mindset, enabling deeper exploration.
If flexibility is a priority, we also offer online counseling in Pasadena CA through a secure video platform. Whether you’re looking for virtual or in-person therapy in Pasadena, we’re here to meet you where you are.
Talk with a Therapist Within a Week
No wait lists. We won't leave you hanging
When you’re looking for an LA or Pasadena therapist, the last thing you want is to wait days or weeks, only to hear the therapist isn’t available to see you. Many people give up and miss out on the help they need.
We know what that feels like, and have made it our goal to connect you with a therapist that can see you within a week of reaching out. That means we’ll get back to your request within a day. Additionally, if you need help choosing a therapist, we’ll pair you with a therapist you feel good about and that’s available to see you. Our counselors in Pasadena and Los Angeles can see you for in-person or online therapy.
So click below and schedule a call with us. Were here to help you make a lasting change in your mental health and relationships.
The Cost of Therapy in Pasadena
Our rates are consistent with other private practice therapists in Pasadena. Pricing information is listed on each therapist’s profile page.
For information about fees, click here.
Therapy is an expensive investment of money, time, and emotional courage. It can feel daunting to take the first step. On the other side of this first step, when you’re with the right therapist who does great work with you, the payoff for your relationships, emotions, and aspirations is life changing. With the right Pasadena therapist, that change is possible.
Why Pasadena Residents Choose Here Counseling
Finding the right therapist can feel like a daunting process, especially when waitlists drag on for months. At our Pasadena counseling center, we believe care should be accessible and timely. That’s why we make it possible to begin therapy in Pasadena within just a week of reaching out.
We are committed to creating a space that feels safe and welcoming — a place where you don’t have to perform, explain yourself endlessly, or carry your burdens alone. Our team of licensed therapists in Pasadena blends professional expertise with genuine compassion, offering both in-person counseling and online therapy sessions for California residents.
Find the Right Therapist in Pasadena for You
Research shows that the most important factor in successful therapy is the connection between therapist and client. That’s why we’ve built a process that ensures you won’t feel lost in a list of names. Our Care Coordinator will take time to understand your needs and connect you with the Pasadena therapist best suited for you.
We’ve also developed an AI Therapist Matcher, designed to help you explore potential matches quickly and easily. Whether you’re seeking therapy for anxiety, trauma, or relationship issues, we’ll make sure you find a therapist in Pasadena CA who feels like the right fit.
A Counseling Center Pasadena Residents Trust
Our Pasadena counseling center is more than an office — it’s a space for healing. People come to us carrying stories of exhaustion, loneliness, fear, or disconnection. Together, we create new stories of strength, clarity, and peace.
Here, you’ll find not just licensed professionals, but people who truly care. Each therapist in Pasadena brings a unique approach, but all share the belief that lasting change is possible through a safe and supportive relationship.
What to Expect From Therapy in Pasadena
Beginning therapy in Pasadena may feel intimidating, especially if you’ve never seen a counselor before. The process is simple but transformative:
In your first session, your therapist will take time to listen — really listen — to what you’ve been carrying. Together, you’ll identify the challenges holding you back and begin to create a path forward. Over time, therapy can help you find relief from overwhelming feelings, clarity in decision-making, and a deeper sense of connection in your relationships.
Counseling Pasadena – Who We Help
We work with individuals who feel weighed down by stress, anxiety, or depression. We support couples who are tired of the same painful patterns and long for intimacy again. We walk with those who have experienced trauma and want to find peace in their own bodies.
Our Pasadena counseling services are designed to meet the needs of real people — people like you, who want something more than just coping day to day.
Benefits of Working With a Local Pasadena Therapist
When you choose a Pasadena therapist, you gain more than convenience. You’re choosing someone who understands the rhythms, pressures, and opportunities of life in this community. Our location makes in-person counseling accessible, while our flexible scheduling ensures therapy fits into your life.
Being rooted in Pasadena means we’re here for the long term — ready to support you through both immediate challenges and lasting growth.
Our Approach to Therapy
Couples Therapy in Pasadena: EFT and Restoration Therapy
When looking for couples therapy, often partners are overwhelmed by the emotional tension or icy coldness in the relationship. At our Pasadena therapy center, the first step is to broaden the couple’s understanding of the core issue they’re facing. The next is more difficult: it involves coming closer to the emotions and learning to express them in a way that fosters greater trust and intimacy. This can be a difficult process, and requires a therapist who can guide a couple through vulnerable experiences with safety.
EFT
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is a process that helps couples move from “secondary” to “primary” expressions of attachment emotions. When scared of rejection, partners will hide their vulnerable needs from each other in the form of criticism, anger, or distance. EFT therapists help couples practice openly expressing their emotion. Just like starting a warm fire, there’s a cascading effect when each partner expresses clearly and directly, promoting trust and secure attachment.
Restoration Therapy
Restoration therapy is a more structured process of couples therapy, or marriage counseling, that moves couples from their “pain cycle” to a “peace cycle”. The therapy starts with building a shared understanding of the couple’s pain cycle to broaden awareness. No problem can be solved before it is first understood. Next, the couple learns to differentiate – meaning they learn to self-reflect and express their emotional state – before they get into a heated argument.
This process helps a couple build shared meaning, and deepens their understanding of each other, their pain, and how to connect meaningfully for the betterment of their relationship.
Trauma Therapy in Pasadena
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Many of our Pasadena therapists are highly trained in a psychoanalytic approach to therapy. Many people, when they think of psychoanalysis, think of a cigar-smoking, cold Freudian character. This isn’t us.
A contemporary approach to psychoanalytic work understands that the mind is fundamentally formed by our earliest experiences. The mind is “plastic” early in life, meaning it’s like a soft ball of clay that forms itself around its experience. Much of how you experience your emotions, how you get angry, how you withdraw, what friendships you like, what romantic relationships you form, how capable you feel, and how hopeful you experience the world are formed early on.
Your earliest experiences taught you who you are and how the world works.
So why do we need to talk about it? Because your mind still has a “plastic” (moldable) mode. It enters into that mode when you sense, with safety, that another person is sharing (understanding and feeling) your experience from your perspective. In this mode, your mind is able to process, regulate, and understand the emotional experience that’s taking up space in your mind.
So what does this have to do with trauma?
When we have trauma early on, the brain creates a template of the experience, as if it’s saying “This will happen again, so always watch out for this!” This fear response is protective, but has an unwelcome side effect: our mind uses this template to color all our future interactions and relationships. As a result, trauma that happened years – decades – ago will still inform our feelings, our sleep, our panic, and our difficulty maintaining close relationships.
Psychoanalytic therapy helps you explore and resolve this trauma response so you can live in the present. It’s deeply empowering to emerge from the process of therapy with self-awareness, hope, clarity, and empowerment.
Somatic Therapy in Pasadena
Somatic therapy is a process that treats trauma through the focus on our bodies. We do this because all of our emotional experience is expressed and understood through our bodies. Much like an ice burg, if we just talk *about* our problems (the tip of the ice burg), we miss the body’s salient signals that will point the patient toward the needed change.
Emotions are always bodily expressed. When you get anxious you might feel your gut tightening, or your heart beating fast. When you feel sad you’ll feel your energy lower and your posture will change. Our emotions are not simply “feelings” we experience “internally” – they are the body’s readiness for action, stored and experienced through our entire physiology.
When we pay attention to these signals, opportunities emerge to create healing and change. This looks different for every client. Often somatic therapy is a combination of growing in understanding of the signals the patient’s body is presenting, and using somatic exercises with the therapist to teach the body to expand, to understand, and to soothe the client’s emotional state. Learn more here