Gary Brainerd, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Marriage Therapist
595 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 405, Pasadena, California 91101 | 626-577-2628
For over forty years, Dr. Brainerd has worked with individuals, couples and families to help them understand and find relief from emotional distress and solutions for troubling and puzzling problems. He combines working on problems with enhancing the quality of life.
Charles R Barr, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
131 N. El Molino Ave., Ste. 220, Pasadena, California 91101 | 626-449-5589
Specializing in Anxiety Disorders, Panic, Phobias, OCD, Stress, Relaxation Training - Adults and Children. Member of American Psychological Association, California Psychological Association, and Association of Depression and Anxiety.
Kevin Fleming Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
At Home or Private Discreet Intensives
Grey Matters Intl & Dr. Kevin Fleming(cited expert for NY Times, CNN, Fortune, Sporting News)is all about bold thinking & neuroscience innovation in getting mood/behavior change when shrinking,feel good self-help, and pills aren't cutting it. Indiv/couples/family.
Elvina Lui, M.A., MFT
California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
35 E Union Street Suite D, Pasadena, California 91103 | (626)464-1651
Professional, evidence based, effective couples counseling. I can help you get to the core of the problem and provide practical ways to improve the sense of intimacy, satisfaction, and trust in the relationship. Phone consultations are free, please call now.
Mark Baker, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
650 Sierra Madre Villa, Suite 110, Pasadena, California 91107 | 626-351-9616 x107
I am the director of the La Vie Center with over 30 psychologists, MFT's and staff therapists with a wide range of fees and specialties, and we have been helping people since 1980. Because of our size and our experience we will have a counselor that is right for you.
Edward L. De La Loza, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Available for Online Therapy
Edward has provided coaching and therapy support to assist individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals since 1997, through collaborating with his clients to develop a personalized, comprehensive, integrative and holistic plan for success.
Tracey Dwyer, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
220 Anita Drive, Pasadena, 91105 | 6618033061
In order to facilitate healing, I work to create a space where is it safe for you to share yourself, where you will always feel supported, and where you will make conscious what was previously unconscious. I look forward to joining you on your pathway to healing.
Reverend Sherri Board, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor
Available for Online Therapy
My name is Reverend Sherri L. Board, M.A. I am a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor and also a Certified Temperament Counselor. I enjoy helping my clients learn about their true temperament needs and also focus on helping adult survivors of childhood abuse with issues
Ute Zimmermann, Ph.D.
Registered Psychological Assistant
33 S. Catalina Ave #204, Pasadena, California 91106 | 626-676-4816
I consider it a privilege to listen to people's stories and walk alongside with them, for a while, on their journey through life, helping them reach their full potential.
Verdant Oak Behavioral Health, Psy.D. and Ph.D.
Psychologist
1151 El Centro Street, Suite B, SOUTH PASADENA, California 91030 | 323-345-1402
At Aspire Therapy, we strive to help you to be your best self. We recognize the power of accomplishment, the need for support and time for reflection and planning to follow your dreams.
Jeanne Clevenger, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
33 S. Catalina Ave. #204, Pasadena, California 91106 | 818-864-4794
My passion is for women of all ages and cultures to move forward again when they feel stuck, and to re-write the direction of their own stories. I invite you to explore how psychotherapy can facilitate healing, transformation, and empowerment in your life.
Mark Reid, Mark Reid
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
301 E Colorado Blvd, Suite 807, Pasadena, California 91101 | 626-737-8700
Sometimes life doesn’t go the way we want. Too often we find ourselves stuck in a bad place leaving us hurt, lonely, angry or depressed – just plain out of control. I will strive to help you experience growth from the pain of life and empower you to move forward,
Lauren Stevenson, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
444 South Marengo Ave. , Pasadena, California 91101 | 626-389-5779
Dr. Stevenson's specialty is in integrating a comfortable therapeutic environment with scientifically proven interventions , all designed in collaboration with her clients to bring them the best possible outcomes and highest levels of success.
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With a population around 138,000 people,1 Pasadena is a well-known city in California. For one, the city hosts the Rose Bowl football game on New Year's Day, preceded by the Tournament of Roses Parade, which is fun for the whole family. Some of the other well-known facts about Pasadena include CalTech University and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which are leading scientific and cultural institutions that design and manufacture robotics and spacecraft for NASA. Not only is Pasadena known for its science advancement, but also for its culinary arts and theatre with the Art Center College of Design, the Pasadena Playhouse, as well as the California School of Culinary Arts Pasadena. The city is located approximately 10 miles northeast of Los Angeles and is the sixth largest city in the Los Angeles area. Pasadena is considered the premier place to live within the San Gabriel Valley.
Mental Health in Pasadena
Pasadena has seen significant growth over the last twenty years. As more and more people have moved to the area, local mental health agencies have struggled to keep up with the demand for their services. As a result, many people who need counseling and related therapeutic services go without. The need for care is present for children, adults, and families, and especially so for underserved groups such as minorities and the homeless.2
The Pasadena Mental Health Service was founded in 1965, and in the years since, has helped countless thousands of Pasadena citizens with mental health issues through their many support services. Parents can take a number of parenting classes in order to brush up on their parenting skills. Children who are involved in the criminal justice system can participate in the Youth Accountability Program to get back on track. Family support services are also available. For additional information, call the Pasadena Mental Health Service at 626-798-0907.3
Current Education
Not far from Pasadena is the University of Southern California (USC). USC has a top-rated social work program that offers graduate degrees who want to practice as a clinical social worker. Students in the program gain the knowledge and skills they need to help others achieve life-enhancing change. Classroom learning is supplemented by field experiences that give students on-the-job training. Multiple areas of concentration are available, as are several dual-degree options. Online courses help those who cannot commute to continue their studies. For further information, call the USC Department of Social Work at 213-740-2013.4
References
1. United States Census Bureau. (2017). State and County Quickfacts - Pasadena, California. Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0656000.html.2. County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health. (2009). Prevention and Early Intervention Plan. Retrieved from http://www.mhsoac.ca.gov/Counties/PEI/docs/PEIplans/PEI_LA_Final.pdf.
3. Pasadena Mental Health Center. (2017). Our Programs and Services. Retrieved from http://www.pmhcenter.org/Our-Services.html.
4. The University of Southern California. (2016). MSW Overview. Retrieved from http://sowkweb.usc.edu/master-social-work/msw-degree.
Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California. It has a land area of 22.98 square miles and a water area of 0.14 square miles. The population of Pasadena is 142,250 people with 54,536 households and a median annual income of $72,402. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Pasadena, CA
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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Pasadena for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Pasadena public health department.