Behavioral therapists in South Pasadena, California CA
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Rich Painter, M.S.
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Do you want a deeper sense of connection or a greater sense of purpose in life? You may be dealing with stress, fear, marriage issues, dating difficulties, confusion, life transitions, low self worth, career direction, or something else impacting your life and relationships. You might have a mistrust of men or women based on past, hurtful experiences. You are not alone. Imagine yourself living with greater peace, freedom, trust, creativity, courage, and empowering love. Getting you there is my specialty. With your life experience and my 20+ years of training and experience, we can team up to make your life and relationships more fulfilling. With my guidance, fear will be overcome, self-esteem will grow, and understanding will emerge. You can have the loving relationships you deserve, and the life purpose you desire. My clients often say they appreciate the calm demeanor and trust they feel with me. Together, we can help you craft the authentic life you were meant to live.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #114765 by the state of California and #3281 by the state of Florida. I offer professional counseling, life coaching, and spiritual direction for individuals, couples, children and families. I draw on the insights of psychological theory as well as spiritual resources for healing. I believe that by exploring unmet needs from the past, people can develop healthier relationships today. By working through painful losses and wounds, people can release unhelpful beliefs about themselves and others in order to live more fully in the present and with hope for the future. We are hurt in relationships; we are also healed in relationship, and the therapeutic relationship can be a useful resource. Areas of focus include couple, marital, and singlehood issues, family/parenting dynamics and attachment, anxiety, depression, adolescents and young adults, career coaching, abuse and trauma, spiritual growth and struggles, gender and sexuality issues, loss and grief, and pornography/addictions. I'm a certified Prepare-Enrich Counselor and offer premarital and marital couples counseling, and I'm also a certified Family Wellness Instructor. I'm a professional member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy as well as the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. My approach integrates Attachment Theory, Family Systems, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Life Coaching, and is collaborative, supportive, non-judgmental, and tailored to fit your needs. If you are ready to take the next step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Pasadena, CA
Online in South Pasadena, CA California
Mind Study Center
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, M.D., Ph.D.,
At Mind Study Center, we redefine mental health care with a collaborative, evidence-based approach that brings psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists together under one roof. We tailor treatments to each individual using the latest in neuroscience, from TMS to specialized assessments and therapy. Our mission is to provide expert, accessible, and compassionate care that helps individuals and families thrive.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Pasadena, CA
Online in South Pasadena, CA California
Dr. Lori Lynn Mann
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Psy.D.
Ever feel stuck? Maybe you are bogged down with thoughts, memories, or uncomfortable feelings. Or maybe you are just itching for a change in your life. I am a licensed psychotherapist with an additional doctorate degree. I help individuals, couples, and families throughout Orange County & LA County. My approach is one where I aim for you to feel comfortable from the very beginning. No cookie cutter model here...I will find a way to meet you where you are at and work toward your therapy goals. I'm an accomplice toward helping you feel heard and validated in your journey...because life, after all, through the good and the bad, is a journey, isn't it? We will work together through the highs and lows, the conflicts internally and externally, re-group when thought processes get us in a rut, and focus on full mind-body health. I walk the walk in wellness in that it is my life mission to help better the lives of others. I am a semi-professional marathon runner and creator of the mind-body wellness brand, TIER Wellness, that encourages others to reach the next TIER in their lives.
14 Years Experience
Online in South Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
Heidi Hartston
Psychologist, PhD
I have been a practicing psychotherapist in the San Francisco bay area since 1998. I am very experienced in helping adults navigate OCD, anxiety, job stress, burnout, trauma, addictive behaviors and relationship distress. I combine thoughtful depth work with practical tools for a scientifically informed, skillful, intelligent approach. I use effective tools such as EMDR, exposure and response prevention (E&RP), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and emotion focused therapy for couples (EFT) to support you through the difficulties you are navigating. Collaborating with an experienced psychologist can be a game changer. It can dramatically reduce suffering, create clarity and build a tool box specifically tailored to help you thrive through any challenge. My professional expertise is enhanced by my personal experience as a working mother, advocate for neurodiverse children, and long term relationship partner of 20+ years.
35 Years Experience
Online in South Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
Kayzim Suárez-Reyes
Psychologist, PhD
I'm a bilingual and bicultural psychologist that helps clients with diagnostic clarification, therapeutic guidance, and provides executive functioning coaching for ADHD/Autism. I have a lot of experience with neurodivergence and common co-occurring disorders such as trauma, depression and anxiety. Creative approaches based on you as an individual, mixed with evidence based interventions, are used to create a treatment plan for your particular needs. This is my vocation and passion!
19 Years Experience
Online in South Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
Eve Angela Fritsch
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A.
I have always been fascinated by the human mind and why people think, feel, and behave the way they do. I love helping people better understand themselves and make sense of their experiences.
I work with people struggling with anxiety, trauma, anxious attachment, identity concerns, relationship challenges, narcissistic abuse recovery, and borderline personality disorder. I also support family memebers and loved ones affected by BPD.
I believe therapy should be a place where you feel understood, challenged, and supported. My goal is to help you gain insight, ;earn practical skills, and make changes that improve your relationships, your confidence, and your overall life.
9 Years Experience
Online in South Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
Ever After Individual and Family Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ever After Therapy was born out of a deep belief that families and individuals can rewrite their stories, no matter how challenging the past has been. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I’ve spent my career helping people navigate the complexities of relationships, mental health, and personal transformation. Our approach—rooted in evidence-based practices—centers on fostering connection, emotional resilience, and lasting change.
17 Years Experience
Online in South Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
Laura Anderson LPCC, Eff Shame Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
I started Eff Shame Therapy because I believe shame is at the root of most of what brings people to therapy — and because I think it deserves to be named directly rather than tiptoed around. We are living in a world that generates shame faster than most of us can process it, and many of us are carrying wounds from abuse, trauma, and systemic harm that have never had a real place to land and heal.
I work with adults who are ready to stop managing their pain and start actually moving through it. My approach is trauma-informed, shame-free, and genuinely collaborative — I bring some of the most effective healing tools available including EMDR, Flash Technique, and ketamine-assisted EMDR, and I meet you exactly where you are.
This work matters to me. Not as a concept but in the room, session by session, with real people who deserve more than survival.
12 Years Experience
Online in South Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
Jayson L. Mystkowski
Psychologist, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. Jayson L. Mystkowski received a Ph.D. from UCLA’s Clinical Psychology program in 2003 and a B.A. Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in Psychology, with Departmental Honors, from Northwestern University in 1997. At UCLA, where he has been a Clinical Professor for over 20yrs in their Psychology Clinic, Dr. Mystkowski acquired a strong foundation in applying behavior theories to the understanding and treatment of anxiety disorders while working with Dr. Michelle Craske and has published several papers on this topic. His clinical training is diverse, with time spent on anxiety treatment studies at UCLA, practicum and post-doctoral training at the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital System, and an APA-accredited internship at UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). After 15yrs as a licensed clinical psychologist and the Associate Clinical Director at Cognitive Behavior Associates in Beverly Hills, Dr. Mystkowski founded Cognitive Behavior Health Partners in 2019. Dr. Mystkowski is licensed in CA (#20077), CT (#4416), NY (#027100), WA (#61634860) and British Columbia (#1035249), has been granted the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT: E. Passport Mobility #14145) and a Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB).
22 Years Experience
Online in South Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
Dr. Sari Shepphird
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a Los Angeles sports psychologist, performance psychologist, and mental coach, Dr. Shepphird works with athletes, performing artists, musicians, business leaders, and high-stakes professionals. In addition, she provides supportive mental health therapy on a range of issues. Find help optimizing performance & overcoming barriers in a supportive atmosphere.
Any life transition, whether positive or negative can come with its share of stress & adjustment. Dr. Shepphird brings a balance of a caring approach coupled with knowledge & top expertise. She is recognized as one of the most experienced and sought after sports psychologists in Los Angeles and beyond.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Pasadena, CA
Online in South Pasadena, CA California
Behavioral Therapy therapists in South Pasadena, California Statistics
Behavioral Therapy therapists in South Pasadena, California average 17 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (94%), Depression (82%), and Trauma and PTSD (69%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
49%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 94% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 82% | Depression |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 61% | Loss or Grief |
| 59% | Stress |
| 58% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 51% | Men |
| 40% | Black / African American |
| 39% | Hispanic / Latino |