Life Transitions therapists in Pasadena, California CA
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Life Transitions
Jessie Davis
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT, MA
Major life changes often bring uncertainty, grief, and opportunities for growth. I help clients process what's ending, embrace what's emerging, and move through transitions with greater self-trust.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Pasadena, CA 91101
Online in Pasadena, CA California
Life Transitions
Ben Leddick
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Uncertainty and not knowing what will happen can be scary. Often times individuals will either escape through avoidance or numbing out, or they will control as much of life as they can to prevent uncertainty. However, a reality of life is that things will change and you will face challenges. What you get to control is how you respond to those changes.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pasadena, CA
Online in Pasadena, CA California
Life Transitions
G. Roman Gupta, LCSW
Therapist, LCSW
I have been practicing for almost 20 years and I have a strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally aware, LGBTQ+ affirmative, sex positive, kink positive, poly affirming, feminist perspective. I have trained and practiced in a variety of treatment methods that offer us a variety of ways to meet your goals whether as an individual, couple, or family.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pasadena, CA
Online in Pasadena, CA California
Life Transitions
Wyatt Okeefe
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
I support clients facing significant changes and transitions in their lives, whether planned or unexpected. Therapy may address changes in relationships, career, family, identity, aging, loss, relocation, or other circumstances that can create uncertainty or emotional stress. Together, we work to process the changes, strengthen coping skills, clarify priorities, and develop a renewed sense of direction and confidence.
28 Years Experience
Online in Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Heidi Hartston
Psychologist, PhD
Life transitions like divorce or relationship changes, empty nest, career change, relocation, retirement, or big life decisions can leave you feeling isolated, unsure of yourself and anxious. It takes tremendous courage to make a bold change. And no one really knows in advance exactly how it will turn out. As Martin Luther King Jr said, "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." Collaborating with a skilled therapist can give you the support you need to find clarity and take wise, well thought through calculated risks that will open up possibilities for you. I combine insightful, caring depth work with evidence based techniques that effectively free you from old patterns, and help you to establish the balanced, happy life you deserve.
35 Years Experience
Online in Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Emily St. Amant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MHSP-S (TN), LPCC (CA)
Many of my clients come to therapy during times of transition and changes in their life, which can be quite stressful and also can activate old wounds and issues.
18 Years Experience
Online in Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
Life Transitions
David Sudyka
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Major life changes can feel overwhelming, even when they are positive. Whether you are dealing with a career shift, relocation, relationship change, or another transition, it can bring uncertainty and stress. In therapy we will make sense of where you are, clarify what matters to you, and work through changes in a way that feels steady and intentional. The goal is to help you navigate change with more confidence and direction.
4 Years Experience
Online in Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
Life Transitions
The Connection Clinic
Marriage and Family Therapist
Life transitions can be daunting, but our team is here to guide you through them with support and understanding. We offer strategies to foster resilience and adaptation during these periods of change.
9 Years Experience
Online in Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Mia Turner
Therapist, MA, RYT, ASDCS, LMFT, NPT-C, CMNCS, CMIP
Life transitions often hold both possibility and uncertainty, growth and grief, excitement and disorientation. Whether navigating career changes, relationship shifts, parenthood, neurodivergent discovery, disability, chronic illness, identity exploration, aging, relocation, caregiving, spiritual shifts, educational transitions, retirement, or major life decisions, periods of change can invite us to reconsider who we are, what matters, and how we want to move through the world.
Transitions are not only practical experiences. They are often nervous system experiences, identity experiences, relational experiences, and sometimes deeply emotional or existential ones. Even changes that are welcomed or chosen can bring loss, complexity, ambiguity, and unexpected challenges alongside hope, relief, and possibility.
This work creates space to make sense of change at a pace that honors your capacity, pace, and lived experience. Exploration may include emerging identities, shifting roles, changing relationships, questions of belonging, evolving values, grief for what is ending, and uncertainty about what comes next. Particular attention is given to the ways culture, family expectations, neurodivergence, disability, chronic illness, spirituality, and other intersecting identities shape how transitions are experienced and navigated.
My approach integrates mindfulness, somatic therapy, EMDR, parts work, neuropsychotherapy, expressive arts, and liberation-oriented healing to support greater self-understanding, nervous system regulation, flexibility, and self-trust during times of change. Rather than rushing toward answers or certainty, therapy offers space to listen for what is emerging, honor what is being left behind, and remain connected to yourself as new possibilities unfold. Often, the work is less about finding the "right" path and more about cultivating the clarity, courage, and self-trust to walk it in a way that feels aligned with your values, needs, and authentic self.
10 Years Experience
Online in Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Sarah Jane Thomas
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Growth rarely happens on a perfect schedule, especially when you are dealing with career changes, family expectations, or losing people and places that used to make sense of your world. Maybe you are stepping into a new role as a caregiver, letting go of friendships that no longer fit, or trying to find your footing after a big move or loss. These moments can leave you feeling untethered or unsure of who you are supposed to be right now. We will sit with those messy feelings together, honoring the parts of your life that are ending while gently helping you build a way forward that actually fits your values. You do not have to figure it all out on your own before you start this work.
11 Years Experience
Online in Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
Pasadena is home to Caltech and the Huntington Hospital, and the city's intellectual, academic culture creates demand for therapists experienced in working with high-achievers navigating perfectionism, burnout, and the psychological demands of elite academic and scientific environments. The city's established residential character and proximity to Los Angeles give it a distinct therapy landscape — less entertainment-focused than West Hollywood, more oriented toward depth work, relationships, and long-term growth. Pasadena also has a significant older adult population, with therapists specializing in aging, life review, and elder family dynamics well represented. Many practices serve clients drawn from across the San Gabriel Valley and Foothill communities.
Life Transitions therapists in Pasadena, California Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Pasadena, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Psychodynamic Therapy (47%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (42%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 16% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 42% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 40% | Somatic Therapy |
| 37% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 73% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 35% | Men |
| 32% | Black / African American |