Marriage counseling that Heals in Pasadena, CA. Restore Your Relationship.

Speak with the right marriage therapist in Pasadena. Real help for issues like separation, communication, infidelity, and finances.


Seema Sharma, AMFT, APCC, MA, MBA
Marriage Counselor

Seema Sharma, AMFT, APCC, MA, MBA

Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Pasadena, California 91101 | 626-379-7130

Relationships are not easy, and they take work. As people change over time, so do relationships. Looking for help with pre-marital, relationship, or negotiating an empathetic separation. Therapy will reach the heart of the issues and begin the process of healing.

Erica Valdivia, M.A AMFT
Marriage Counselor

Erica Valdivia, M.A AMFT

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Available for Online Therapy

Together we will build your marriage toolbox! I work with couples to identify and break unhelpful patterns and cycles. You will learn tools to communicate more effectively, address unhelpful barriers and build bridges towards restoration and foster genuine connection.

Monica Dyer, Psy.D(c)
Marriage Counselor

Monica Dyer, Psy.D(c)

Psychological Associate

Available for Online Therapy

Discover profound connection in your marriage. I help couples understand each other, heal individual wounds, and foster a closeness like never before.

Philip Gnilka, LCPC, LPC, CCMHC, NCC
Marriage Counselor

Philip Gnilka, LCPC, LPC, CCMHC, NCC

Professional Clinical Counselor

I spent over a decade as a tenured professor mentoring and supervising counseling students in what works. I am excited to bring what I have learned directly to you. Reach out now for help with your relationship.

John Kane, LMFT
Marriage Counselor

John Kane, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Available for Online Therapy

We are all made for relationship and marriage is one of the most special relationships we aspire to in life. I can help you work through relational challenges to improve your marriage and experience the relationship you and your partner desire!

Christian Holmes, AMFT, EMDR, CSAT-C
Marriage Counselor

Christian Holmes, AMFT, EMDR, CSAT-C

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

499 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, California 90210 | 213-640-9182

Where there is conflict in a marriage there is a longing. Therapy will reach the heart of those longings and begin the process of restoration. Let's get started.

Ute Zimmermann, Ph.D.
Marriage Counselor

Ute Zimmermann, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

33 S. Catalina Ave #204, Pasadena, California 91106 | 626-676-4816

A healthy marriage takes work. Therapy will reach the heart of the issues and begin the process of restoration. Let's get started.

Madeleine Foster, MA, AMFT, APCC
Marriage Counselor

Madeleine Foster, MA, AMFT, APCC

Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Available for Online Therapy

I work with couples to repair and rebuild their relationships. My goal is to help couples find a deeper understanding of one another and create a more meaningful relationship where more effective communication and healing can occur.

Mary Ann Aronsohn, MA, LMFT
Marriage Counselor

Mary Ann Aronsohn, MA, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

1910 Huntington Drive #15, So. Pasadena, California 91030 | 626-441-5131

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I see clients through the lens of their relationships. Satisfying connections with family, intimate others, co-workers, neighbors, and friends are crucial to a satisfying life, as are our relationships with ourselves.

Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Marriage Counselor

Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.

Coach/Change Agent/Consultant

Pasadena, California 91001 | 1-877-606-6161

Though we are not licensed marriage counselors, Grey Matters International, Inc. provides cutting edge brain optimization and rebalancing technology to better align the minds of partners to reduce conflict, increase hope---for the brain has the final word on change.

Rich Painter, M.S., LMFT
Marriage Counselor

Rich Painter, M.S., LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

595 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California 91101 | 904-800-8553

A healthy marriage takes work. Therapy will reach the heart of the issues and begin the process of restoration. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a certified Prepare-Enrich Counselor, and I offer premarital and marital couples counseling. Let's get started.

Mark Baker, Ph.D.
Marriage Counselor

Mark Baker, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist

650 Sierra Madre Villa, Suite 110, Pasadena, California 91107 | 626-351-9616 x107

We specialize in marriage counseling, and our staff of over 30 therapists offer fees ranging from $45 to $275 per session. International experts on marital therapy have provided training to our staff to equip us to help even the most distressed marriages get better.

Ross L. Kellogg, LMFT
Marriage Counselor

Ross L. Kellogg, LMFT

Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist

Available for Online Therapy

A healthy marriage takes work. Therapy will reach the heart of the issues and begin the process of restoration through a step-by-step process. Let's get started today.

Gary Brainerd, PhD
Marriage Counselor

Gary Brainerd, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Marriage Therapist

595 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 405, Pasadena, California 91101 | 626-577-2628

Dr. Brainerd has a special interest in relationship therapy. He is a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, has a special website for couples and therapists and will soon have a unique "Relationship Help APP" so couples can have access to important skills 24/7.

Diane Thorp, MSW, LCSW
Marriage Counselor

Diane Thorp, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Psychotherapist

1214 East Colorado Blvd, Suite 210, Pasadena, California 91106 | (818) 395-9853

Couples, Families and Relationships; I have 30+ years conducting family and couples counseling, 7 of those utilizing Psychotherapy evidenced-based methods, including the Gottman Research Based Approach and Hold me Tight, Emotionally Focused Therapy.


Related Sites:
City of Pasadena
California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Counseling Pasadena California

Psychologist Temple City, Arcadia, Glendale, Alhambra, Sierra Madre, Altadena, South Pasadena

Prior to being named Pasadena, the city was known as Indiana Colony for the doctor and his patients who settled there, citing a better place for their respiratory ailments. The postmaster required the colony to change its name that was more fitting. Seeking the assistance of an Indian missionary, names for the colony that were put forth ended with Pasadena, which means Crown of the Valley.1 Thus in 1886, the name was voted on and passed, renaming the area to Pasadena when the city was incorporated. A rich Texan passed through Pasadena on his way back to Houston, and liked it so much, that he named a city in Texas that contained two bayous, Pasadena, after the city in California, based on its lush vegetation. The city continued to grow in popularity, drawing people from all over the country. There was a large population boom from the 1880s through the Great Depression. It also became a winter resort for Easterners.

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Pasadena

Although fewer people are getting married, couples of all sorts, from same-sex couples in a long-term, committed relationship, to young adults who are casually dating, experience common difficulties that face married couples. Stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues can strain any relationship. Additionally, poor communication skills can lead to misunderstandings, arguments, and hurt feelings. Money is also a very common factor that strains relationships.2

The Los Angeles Department of Mental Health undergoes outreach and education efforts to help county residents acquire the knowledge and skills they need to lead mentally healthy lives. This includes referring couples and families who are having relationship difficulties to local resources that can provide help. From homelessness to mental illness, the Department of Mental Health has the programs necessary to help couples and families in need. Additional information about the department's offerings can be obtained by calling 800-854-7771.3

Family Services and Assistance Programs

The Foothill Family Service, in cooperation with public mental health agencies throughout the area, provides Pasadena families with a variety of programs that support families with special needs. For families with children under the age of five, Foothill offers school readiness programs, as well as targeted interventions for children who exhibit developmental delays. Families who have experienced abuse can find help as well. Foothill provides services to all demographics, but poor and low-income families comprise the bulk of their clientele. For more information about Foothill and the programs they provide, call 626-993-3000.4


References

1. City of Pasadena. (2017). Pasadena Facts. Retrieved from http://cityofpasadena.net/About/.
2. Daniel Keeran. (2017). Common Issues in Marriage Counseling. Retrieved from http://www.academia.edu/859634/Common_Issues_In_Marriage_Counseling.
3. Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. (2017). Outreach and Engagement. Retrieved from http://dmh.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dmh/!ut/p/b1/04_SjzQytjQ0NDUwMdeP0I_KSyzLTE8syczPS8wB8aPM4l0NDAzc_d2CjdyN3RwNPF1djEP8AkwMnYNAGiKRFfi7G7sAFZj4ODu5mQAFjYnTb4ADOBoQ0h-uH4VXiac5ugI0J7obEFAA8gNYAR5H-nnk56bq50bluFl6ZgakOyoqAgBwUUuj/dl4/d5/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS80SmtFL1o2X0UwMDBHT0ZTMkczRkEwSUVEM1ROUDQxQ040/?1dmy&page=dept.lac.dmh.home.services.countywide.detail.hidden&urile=wcm%3apath%3a/dmh+content/dmh+site/home/our+services/countywide+services/countywide+services+detail/outreach+and+engagement.
4. Foothill Family Service. (2010). Programs and Services. Retrieved from http://www.foothillfamily.org/ProgramsServices.php.

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 142,647 people with 54,536 households and a median annual income of $72,402. .


Therapy Affordability Meter for Pasadena, CA

Mostly Affordable

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.