South Pasadena, CA Local Support & Community Resources

Holly Evans is a compassionate and dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist with a deep commitment to supporting women and birthing individuals navigating the complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. Specializing in perinatal mental health, she skillfully addresses prevalent issues related to trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and the emotional hurdles faced during pregnancy and postpartum. Common challenges that Holly helps her clients overcome include dealing with traumatic childbirth experiences, managing reproductive trauma such as infertility or loss, and finding balance after significant life changes. As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, Holly employs a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet her clients' unique needs, including attachment and trauma-focused approaches, EMDR, Ego State/Parts Work, and psychodynamic therapy. She is passionate about helping individuals and couples cultivate emotional and psychological well-being during these transformative stages of life. Holly's blend of professional expertise and nurturing support fosters a safe space for her clients to explore their feelings and heal from their experiences, making her an invaluable partner in their journey through parenthood.

Holly Freeling is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist (MA, LMFT, ATR) who understands that it is natural for individuals to feel anxious or isolated during uncertain times. She is committed to meeting the diverse needs of her clients through accessible remote telehealth sessions. Known for her kindness, empathy, and engaging personality, Holly utilizes a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Art Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and many more, to create a customized treatment plan tailored to each client's unique situation. With a focus on providing concrete tools that promote healing between sessions, she takes her role very seriously to ensure clients achieve their therapeutic goals. Holly offers both daytime and evening hours, specializing in online teletherapy sessions to enhance accessibility. Her holistic approach allows her to address key issues such as depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges, making her an excellent choice for individuals, couples, and families seeking support on their journey toward wellness.

Daria Balling is a compassionate and positive Marriage & Family Therapist with a Master’s degree from Antioch University, graduating in 2001. She provides gentle and collaborative counseling for adults of all ages, focusing on individuals facing issues such as ADHD, social anxiety, and self-esteem challenges. Daria's passion for psychotherapy enables her to connect with clients on a genuine and intimate level, guiding them to uncover new possibilities and come closer to achieving their goals. Her eclectic and person-centered approach creates a safe environment where clients can explore their feelings and concerns. For those feeling stuck, sad, anxious, or overwhelmed, Daria understands that having someone to talk to can make a significant difference. She believes that therapy can reveal that one is not as 'weird' or 'crazy' as they may think, and that by sharing problems, they can become much more manageable. Daria fosters an atmosphere where the dark clouds of distress can clear just enough to allow a small ray of unexpected sunshine to emerge.