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Nina Nguyen

Nina Nguyen

Pasadena, CA
Psychologist, PHD
Nina Nguyen, PhD, is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to helping adults and elders navigate life's challenges. She understands that many individuals experience chaos and feel overwhelmed, often suffering in silence. Nina offers a safe and supportive environment for clients to confront their issues, learn effective coping strategies, and foster personal growth. By working with individuals, she guides them in uncovering and processing unresolved problems, empowering them to regain control over their lives. Through her expertise in addressing mood disorders, women's issues, and racial identity, Nina helps clients recognize and transform unhealthy patterns into more adaptable ones, facilitating lasting change. Her collaborative approach ensures that clients feel understood and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress General Mental Health LGBTQ+ Men's & Women's Issues Parenting Perinatal Mood Disorder Relationship Stress
Tina Obrien

Tina Obrien

Pasadena, CA
Counselor, MS
Tina Obrien is a compassionate and dedicated telehealth therapist specializing in online therapy for children, teens, and families facing the unique challenges presented during the pandemic. Recognizing the needs of college students and younger individuals seeking support in these uncertain times, she offers secure online therapy sessions that provide therapeutic structure and foster resilience. Tina's strengths-based approach emphasizes creating a safe and nurturing space for her clients, allowing them to express themselves freely. She creatively employs counseling techniques, including play and art therapy, alongside evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, to empower her clients toward their desired outcomes. With a deep commitment to walking alongside her clients through the uncharted territories of life, Tina helps families and children navigate their struggles with care and expertise.
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Specialties
Family Stress Student Life Teens
Helen Park

Helen Park

Pasadena, CA
Psychologist
Helen Park is a dedicated psychologist who focuses on aiding clients in exploring the barriers to achieving their desired quality of life. She firmly believes that individuals are doing their best given the circumstances and available support in their lives. In her practice, Helen encourages clients as they engage in the ongoing process of self-discovery and personal transformation. Together, they delve into their experiences within various contexts, such as family dynamics, professional environments, and friendships. This collaborative exploration fosters deeper self-awareness, leading to fresh perspectives, expanded choices, and new behaviors. Helen specializes in addressing a myriad of concerns, including peer relationships, grief, coping skills, career counseling, and anxiety, utilizing modalities such as existential, gestalt, and humanistic approaches.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief Men's & Women's Issues Parenting Relationship Stress
Margaret Paul Guy

Margaret Paul Guy

Pasadena, CA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Margaret Paul Guy, LCSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker/Therapist who believes that life’s challenges should not be faced alone. With her extensive experience, she guides individuals through emotional stresses such as relationship problems, loss, depression, anxiety, medical crises, and career uncertainties. Her approach to therapy is integrative, employing various modalities including family and relational therapy, to help her clients achieve clarity on unresolved issues and develop a deeper sense of meaning in their lives. Margaret provides a supportive environment that fosters personal growth, an integral part of the therapeutic journey. She works with adults and adolescents, couples, and families, facilitating their exploration of pain, anxiety, or depression. Together with her clients, she helps rediscover hidden strengths and cultivate a vibrant future filled with hope.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Getting Unstuck Grief Managing Emotions Relationship Stress
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Katie Phillips-rector

Katie Phillips-rector

Pasadena, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Katie Phillips-Rector, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), possesses a strong passion for supporting individuals across various life stages as they navigate transitions. Her insightful approach recognizes that each life phase can present both predictable and unpredictable changes, requiring unique strengths and creative solutions for clients to thrive amidst these shifts. With over a decade of experience, Katie particularly excels in assisting children and teens who are grappling with the complex challenges presented in today’s world. She enjoys empowering students to connect with their passions, helping them embark on their journey of discovering a unique calling in life. Utilizing a broad range of evidence-based approaches including Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, Katie emphasizes a collaborative treatment method that may encompass parents, teachers, and siblings when deemed beneficial. Her compassionate and culturally sensitive practices make her a valuable ally in the pursuit of mental wellness for individuals, couples, and families alike.
Specialties
Anxiety Chronic Pain Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief Parenting Relationship Stress Spirituality Student Life Teens
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Heidi Pidcoke

Heidi Pidcoke

Pasadena, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Heidi Pidcoke is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist with 29 years of experience, specializing in helping individuals and families navigate life's complex challenges. She understands how seasons of feeling adrift can impact thoughts, moods, and behaviors, and she is adept at illuminating pathways to resolve these issues, fostering a sense of safety, connection, and purpose. As a Somatic Psychotherapist, Heidi focuses on restoring the crucial mind/body connection while addressing distress arising from sudden transitions, loss, violence, burnout, and betrayal. She provides support for various challenges, including depression, anxiety, couples' issues, stress, and trauma, believing that everyone deserves accompaniment on their journey towards health and wellbeing. Heidi's extensive toolbox has been shaped by her global experiences, having worked with individuals, couples, and families in multiple languages—English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Her multicultural perspective allows her to connect effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds, both in person and online, making her a valuable resource for those facing trauma, family conflict, and life transitions.
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Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress General Mental Health PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Lissett Pisfil

Lissett Pisfil

Pasadena, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Lissett Pisfil is a dedicated bilingual Spanish-speaking Marriage & Family Therapist with a Master’s degree in Counseling from California State University, Long Beach. With years of experience, Lissett has worked compassionately with adults, adolescents, and children facing challenges including depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Lissett’s primary approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps clients to understand and track negative patterns while promoting steps toward meaningful change. In addition to CBT, she integrates a variety of therapeutic models tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients, including the Gottman Method, Family Systems, and Humanistic approaches. Lissett understands that seeking therapy can be daunting, and she strives to create a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental environment for everyone she works with. Through her guidance, individuals can feel empowered to embrace growth and healing during their journey together.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression
Christine Pourandrias

Christine Pourandrias

Pasadena, CA
Psychologist, PSYD
Christine Pourandrias, PsyD, is a dedicated psychologist whose practice is built on fostering meaningful relationships with her clients. She guides individuals and families through various challenges in pursuit of healthier living. With a strong emphasis on the importance of collaboration, Christine adopts a strength-based approach when working with children, adolescents, and families, helping them to identify and build on their unique strengths. Her expertise encompasses a range of mental health practices tailored to facilitate child and adolescent engagement in treatment. Christine specializes in addressing child behavior difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, trauma, depression, and anxiety, utilizing a diverse array of therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Play Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Through her integrative approach, Christine aims to lead clients toward transformative pathways, ensuring a supportive and nurturing environment for every client she works with.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma Parenting
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Charles Barr

Charles Barr

Pasadena, CA
Psychologist, PHD
Dr. Charles Barr is a dedicated psychologist with a PhD, specializing in the treatment of panic, anxiety, fear, agoraphobia, and OCD. With over three decades of experience since 1988, he has been committed to helping individuals reclaim their lives from the constraints of these disorders. Dr. Barr believes that these conditions can significantly diminish one's quality of life, leading to true suffering. His approach combines proven cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, breathing exercises, and exposure therapy, offering clients a pathway to freedom from fear and a chance to live fully again. Dr. Barr's expertise extends to working with children, teens, adults, and elders, making his practice a nurturing space for all individuals seeking to overcome anxiety-related challenges.
Specialties
Anxiety Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Panic Attacks
Scott Garrels

Scott Garrels

Pasadena, CA
Psychologist, PHD
Dr. Scott Garrels is a highly skilled clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, dedicated to guiding individuals facing relational, emotional, and behavioral challenges. He specializes in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, offering both short-term, problem-focused treatment as well as more extensive, long-term therapy tailored to individual needs. Dr. Garrels believes in the transformative power of sharing one's life story with a trained professional who can provide a fresh perspective within a compassionate and safe environment. His approach skillfully combines an understanding of past experiences with actionable strategies for change in the present. He places significant importance on the initial consultation, which serves as an opportunity to establish a connection and collaboratively identify the most effective pathway forward for each person.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Men's & Women's Issues PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress Sleeping Well Spirituality Work Stress
Pouyan Rasi

Pouyan Rasi

Pasadena, CA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Pouyan Rasi, LCSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist specializing in supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. Understanding that life can present numerous challenges, Pouyan offers a compassionate space for clients to navigate through their struggles and find renewed hope. His approach incorporates somatically informed treatment focused on emotion acceptance and regulation, fostering resilience in the face of adversity. Pouyan recognizes that perceptions can become entrenched due to past experiences; however, he believes in the potential for transformation. Through evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), he helps clients reframe their thoughts and develop effective strategies to manage distressful emotions. He is fully aware of the diverse landscapes of human experience and prioritizes making therapy accessible and normalizing its use. With Pouyan, individuals can embark on a journey of growth and healing, reshaping their lives and thriving once again.
Specialties
Anxiety Borderline (BPD) Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress Spirituality Student Life Work Stress
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Mark Reid

Mark Reid

Pasadena, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Mark Reid is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT, CSAT) who specializes in guiding adults and elders through transformative journeys in their relationships. He firmly believes that every individual can cultivate a fulfilling connection, regardless of their past experiences or present challenges. Mark provides essential strategies and tools proven to foster shared happiness and minimize distress within relationships. He views problems as opportunities for growth, recognizing that even crises can inspire individuals to learn effective solutions for success. With a particular focus on helping couples navigate the painful aftermath of sexual betrayal and sex addiction, Mark understands the trauma experienced by the betrayed partner and is committed to providing compassionate support. His approach emphasizes the possibility of repair, recovery, and the creation of a renewed relationship grounded in fairness, justice, and sensitivity. Additionally, Mark possesses significant expertise in trauma therapy, making him a versatile resource for individuals seeking healing and positive change in their relationships.
Specialties
Addiction PTSD/Trauma
Eric Robinson

Eric Robinson

Pasadena, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Eric Robinson, MA, LMFT, is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist committed to supporting smart and resourceful individuals. His clients often find themselves overwhelmed and disconnected due to stress, anxiety, or life transitions, grappling with a range of complex issues such as family conflict, racial identity, depression, and parenting challenges. Drawing from both personal experiences and his extensive educational background in Creative Writing and Psychology, Eric passionately employs the power of words and inquiry to foster connection, insight, and growth. He recognizes the resilience that his clients have developed throughout their lives, understanding that it often stems from navigating experiences of marginalization and exclusion. Eric believes in the fundamental human right to be seen and heard; this connection is not merely a remedy for symptoms but offers relief from the burdens of struggle, paving the way for self-discovery and empowerment. Through his multifaceted therapeutic approach, including Compassion Focused, Trauma Focused, and Humanistic modalities, Eric guides his clients to overcome barriers, strengthen their intuition, and ultimately thrive as their best selves.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress Men's & Women's Issues Parenting Work Stress

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