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Samantha Bothwell

Samantha Bothwell

Pasadena, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Samantha Bothwell, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), believes that everyone has the right to experience happiness and peace. She understands that day-to-day stressors and familiar patterns can hinder individuals from feeling connected and living authentically. With a passion for guiding clients on their journey, Samantha creates an environment filled with warmth, curiosity, and a calm presence that fosters healing. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in compassion, incorporating depth therapy, narrative therapy, and trauma-informed care to help clients uncover the core of their issues in a safe and supportive setting. Samantha has a deep trust in the healing capacity of each individual and delights in supporting her clients as they craft a fulfilling life that honors their unique needs. Specializing in issues such as anxiety, relationship challenges, and eating disorders, she utilizes a range of modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor treatment to each person's journey.
Specialties
Anxiety Eating Disorders Relationship Stress
Lori Buckley

Lori Buckley

Pasadena, CA
Psychologist, PSYD
Dr. Lori Buckley is a dedicated psychologist specializing in helping individuals and couples navigate relationship problems and sexual concerns. Her integrative and collaborative approach focuses on enhancing and transforming relationships, ultimately improving the overall quality of life for her clients. With a warm and safe environment, Dr. Buckley addresses concerns that many find difficult to discuss. Her methods encompass cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic strategies, along with coaching, ensuring tailored treatment goals for each individual or couple. As a certified sex therapist, she brings extensive training in both sex therapy and couples therapy to her practice. Dr. Buckley fosters a comfortable and non-judgmental atmosphere, welcoming all sexual orientations and individuals with diverse lifestyles and expressions.
Specialties
LGBTQ+ Relationship Stress
Lisa Blum

Lisa Blum

Pasadena, CA
Psychologist, PSYD
Dr. Lisa Blum, PsyD, is a compassionate and skilled psychologist dedicated to supporting individuals across different life stages—children aged 6 to 10, teens, and adults. With a keen expertise in relationship issues and parenting, Lisa provides a safe and nurturing environment for her clients to explore their challenges and find healing. Her comprehensive approach encompasses a wide range of therapeutic methods, including Trauma Focused Therapy, EFT for Couples, and Psychodynamic techniques, allowing her to tailor her strategies to meet the unique needs of each individual or family. Lisa is particularly attuned to the complexities of trauma and PTSD, family dynamics within the LGBTQ community, and the emotional hurdles surrounding life transitions such as divorce, infertility, and adoption. Clients appreciate her emphasis on coping skills, self-esteem building, and her open-minded perspective on issues pertaining to sexual orientation and spirituality. With a commitment to fostering personal growth, Lisa Blum exemplifies the essence of true therapy, helping her clients navigate their paths with empathy and insight.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Domestic Violence Family Stress General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress Sleeping Well Spirituality
Matthew Calkins

Matthew Calkins

Pasadena, CA
Psychologist, PSYD
Dr. Matthew Calkins is a compassionate and dedicated psychologist who specializes in helping teens and adults navigate the complexities of life. With a PsyD and certification in group psychotherapy, he brings over a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the human experience to his practice. Dr. Calkins focuses on addressing key issues such as depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. His diverse therapeutic approach includes Compassion-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Trauma-Focused methods, ensuring that he meets the unique needs of each individual and group he works with. He is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment, utilizing culturally sensitive practices that resonate with his clients' backgrounds. Whether working through personal struggles or engaging in profound group dynamics, Dr. Calkins empowers individuals to explore their narratives and realize their potential, making him a trusted partner in the journey of growth and healing.
Specialties
Depression
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Drea Canales

Drea Canales

Pasadena, CA
Pre-licensed Professional, PHD
Drea Canales, a pre-licensed professional pursuing her PhD, understands the profound impact of being known, accepted, and accompanied through one’s suffering and disorientation. Clients who come to Drea are often experiencing disconnection and conflict in their relationships. They may be grieving recent losses or feeling overwhelmed by life's demands and their own expectations. For those who feel down and anxious, with the sense that life is unraveling, Drea offers a compassionate and supportive presence. She believes that relief and renewal can emerge through new relational experiences. Transformation occurs as her clients learn to relate to themselves and others with greater compassion, deeper insight, and a sense of purpose. By providing the space to grieve and explore new reflective responses, she helps her clients cultivate hope and connection. Together, Drea and her clients work through painful patterns that keep them feeling stuck, ultimately fostering growth that allows for a more meaningful and joy-filled life. Drea is dedicated to connecting with individuals on their journey toward greater wholeness.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Grief Relationship Stress
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Casey Chapman

Casey Chapman

Pasadena, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Casey Chapman is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and a valuable 10 years of experience in the field. As a professional committed to helping individuals navigate life’s complexities, she specializes in addressing mood disorders, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns. Casey adopts a holistic approach using existential, psychodynamic, and humanistic modalities tailored for individual therapy. Her passion lies in guiding clients toward a fulfilling and authentic life characterized by love, courage, and joy. She creates a safe and nurturing environment where vulnerability is welcomed, allowing clients to confront their pain and embark on a journey of healing. By empowering her clients to set boundaries, slow down, and make intentional choices, Casey facilitates transformation and personal growth. With empathy and understanding, Casey is devoted to supporting clients as they uncover their own strength and navigate the path to a more joyful and meaningful existence.
Specialties
General Mental Health Relationship Stress
Francisco Chaves

Francisco Chaves

Pasadena, CA
Psychologist, PHD
Francisco Chaves, PhD, MDiv, is a dedicated psychologist who specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate and overcome obstacles that hinder them from leading meaningful and fulfilling lives. His therapeutic practice addresses professional, emotional, and interpersonal challenges while utilizing a blend of narrative and cognitive behavioral principles. Francisco values the understanding of how personal experiences, self-awareness, and relationships influence coping mechanisms, fostering collaboration and curiosity in therapy. This approach creates a welcoming environment where clients can explore diverse life experiences and strive for a balanced lifestyle. In addition to individual therapy, Francisco serves as a sports psychologist, collaborating with athletes, teams, and coaches in the LA area. He assists athletes in developing performance-based mental skills, managing performance anxiety, enhancing focus and concentration, and cultivating emotional resilience. Whether one seeks to overcome personal barriers or enhance sports performance, Francisco embodies the belief that finding the right therapist is vital for the therapeutic journey.
Specialties
Anxiety Men's & Women's Issues Spirituality
Sharon Chen

Sharon Chen

Pasadena, CA
Psychologist, MA
Dr. Sharon Chen is a licensed psychologist with over 13 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals navigate through challenging times in life. She understands that struggling alone with worries, sadness, life transitions, or relationship difficulties can feel overwhelming. By providing a compassionate and nonjudgmental space, Dr. Chen encourages self-exploration and the development of effective coping strategies. Her approach offers both short-term and long-term psychotherapy tailored specifically to meet each individual's unique needs and goals. With her support, clients can find a path to greater wholeness and increased feelings of well-being. Dr. Chen's experience spans diverse settings, including college campuses and medical environments, enhancing her ability to connect with and empower her clients in their journey toward personal growth.
Specialties
Relationship Stress
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Kylia Clark

Kylia Clark

Pasadena, CA
LMFT
Kylia Clark, LMFT, is a dedicated and empathetic therapist serving teens and adults who navigate the complexities of life transitions, anxiety, and relationship issues. With a strong foundation in Psychodynamic, Family Systems, and Attachment-based therapies, Kylia crafts personalized therapeutic experiences for individuals, couples, and families. Her expertise encompasses a broad range of concerns, including peer relationships, grief, self-esteem, and stress management, as well as more nuanced issues like infidelity and codependency. Kylia's warm and approachable nature fosters a safe environment where clients can explore their emotions and experiences, ultimately leading to healing and growth. Committed to understanding her clients' unique perspectives, she integrates various modalities to address their specific needs, making her a valuable ally in the journey toward mental well-being.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Spirituality
Glenda Corstorphine

Glenda Corstorphine

Pasadena, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, PSYD
Glenda Corstorphine, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist with a PsyD, is passionate about guiding individuals through their personal journeys of self-discovery and healing. She specializes in helping preteens, teens, adults, and elders navigate the complexities of Mood Disorders, Anxiety, and Trauma, including PTSD. Glenda creates a supportive environment where clients are encouraged to explore their issues from new perspectives and develop healthy choices for change. With a keen understanding of how significant relationships shape our lives, she effectively assists clients in recognizing and transforming past relational patterns that may be affecting their present. Glenda particularly enjoys working with creative individuals involved in the arts, such as musicians, actors, painters, and dancers, helping them identify triggers that lead to anxiety and depression while fostering emotional regulation and inner peace. In addition to her one-on-one therapy work, she also supervises mental health professionals and offers educational opportunities through study groups and classes on various therapeutic topics, making a meaningful impact in her community.
Specialties
Anxiety General Mental Health Managing Emotions PTSD/Trauma
Dan Cunningham

Dan Cunningham

Pasadena, CA
Psychologist, PSYD
Dan Cunningham, PsyD, is a dedicated psychologist specializing in the therapy of individuals, couples, and families. He understands that therapy serves as a powerful tool for uncovering emotional and psychological 'blind spots'. By facilitating the discovery of these blind spots, Dan empowers his clients to achieve their vision of happiness and healthy living. His expertise encompasses a wide range of issues, including depression, addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges, which he views through the lens of maladaptive responses to suffering. Through an eclectic approach that incorporates psychodynamic, family systems, and interpersonal modalities, Dan guides clients in exploring their relationships, developmental history, and willingness to change. He encourages psychological, emotional, and physical engagement with the world around them. In addition to his therapeutic practice, Dan regularly provides consultation to schools, community agencies, and churches on various topics related to mental health and family dynamics. With a compassionate yet steadfast approach, he encourages clients to courageously examine their personal narratives, family origins, and present distress, ultimately connecting patterns of dysfunctional attachments and distorted self-images. His all-encompassing methodology pushes clients to step outside their comfort zones, helping them to realize and attain their personal goals.
Specialties
Addiction Depression Family Stress PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
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Kresta Dalrymple

Kresta Dalrymple

Pasadena, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Kresta Dalrymple, a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist, understands that being oneself is often more challenging than it seems. Drawing inspiration from Oscar Wilde—'Be yourself! Everyone else is already taken'—Kresta recognizes that negative experiences can severely impact an individual's ability to live authentically and create the life they desire. Specializing in trauma therapy, she helps her clients navigate the often-complex effects that trauma, whether significant or subtle, can have on their ability to connect, trust, and feel safe in their environments. Her expertise spans a range of challenges, including Depression/Anxiety, Substance use/addictions, Eating disorders, Dissociation/Derealization, Chronic stress, Relationship discord/Infidelity, PTSD, and Complex trauma. Moreover, Kresta is particularly skilled in addressing Misophonia/Misokinesia. Using a unique approach that emphasizes Internal Family Systems (IFS) and 'parts work,' she empowers her clients to foster self-compassion and bring kind attention to their diverse internal experiences. Through this transformative process, Kresta has witnessed profound healing and significant shifts in her clients’ relationships with their pasts. She believes that everyone possesses the answers and resources to heal, with her role serving as a supportive witness and guide along the journey.
Specialties
Addiction Eating Disorders General Mental Health PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Hilary Deckard

Hilary Deckard

Pasadena, CA
Attachment-based
Hilary Deckard is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who believes that one of the bravest decisions an individual can make is to start therapy. She provides unwavering support in navigating the challenging aspects of life that feel stuck or hard to change. With expertise in Play Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy, Hilary understands the importance of assessing new behaviors and dynamics that may seem confusing. Her therapeutic approach emphasizes the power of listening to both spoken and unspoken experiences, fostering a deep connection to each person's untapped potential. Hilary treats a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, ADHD, and trauma in children, teens, and adults. She integrates attachment, developmental, and structural family perspectives into her practice, ensuring that each client’s cultural background is recognized as fundamental to the therapy experience. Viewing herself as a partner in the therapeutic process, Hilary is committed to empowering individuals who are ready to embrace change and self-examination for growth. With years of experience, she has witnessed the transformative power of therapy in healing and personal evolution, and she eagerly anticipates the opportunity to help her clients achieve their goals and enrich their lives.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Depression Grief PTSD/Trauma

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