Keav Khov
LCSW
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety +10 moreIf you’re feeling stuck, unworthy, or carrying the weight of a difficult experience, I’m glad you’re here. I work with adults of all ages navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. My goal is to help you progress toward what matters to you and leave therapy with a toolkit you can use for the rest of your life. I’m open and unassuming, and I listen first. I want to fully understand what you share before we decide anything together. We’re better equipped to reach your goals when we’re on the same page about what you need and how you want to get there.Next available:Fri Nov 6 @ 5PM
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Darin Bennett
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Anger Issues +8 moreI utilize a collaborative approach so you feel seen and heard as we work together in your therapy journey. I draw from evidence-based practices but believe that truly understanding your experiences, struggles, hopes, and goals often leads to the greatest growth and satisfaction in therapy. My passion is supporting those who feel stuck or weighed down, helping them move toward feeling empowered and confident.Next available:Wed Nov 4 @ 6PM
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Vanessa Fierstadt
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +10 moreFinding immense joy and passion in my work as a nurturing and interactive therapist, I offer a holistic approach to therapy. I address the interconnected facets of body, mind, and spirit. Drawing inspiration from Existential principles, I integrate Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. As we navigate the intricacies of your unique experience, my goal is to instill in you a sense of empowerment that will go beyond the therapy room. I am dedicated to ensuring that you feel seen and heard. By actively engaging in the therapeutic process, you can reclaim agency over your well-being and chart a path toward a more fulfilling and authentic life.Next available:Wed Nov 4 @ 8PM
Jeremy Thulemeyer
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety +10 moreMy approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity, compassion, and authenticity. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board-Certified Art Therapist, I offer a depth-oriented approach that goes beyond traditional talk therapy. Together, we’ll explore the deeper patterns, emotions, and experiences shaping your relationship with yourself and others. My style is supportive yet gently challenging, integrating creative expression, mindfulness, and practical tools to foster insight and meaningful change. Above all, I strive to create an affirming space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.Next available:Fri Nov 6 @ 9PM
Alvaro Quesada
LPCC
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Animal Loss +18 moreSpeaks SpanishMy approach to therapy is warm, grounded, and built on the belief that change begins with feeling understood. I work with people navigating transitions, feeling stuck, or simply wanting to understand themselves better. This is a space to be honest about your experiences, explore patterns that no longer serve you, and get to know yourself without fear of judgment. Our work is a genuine, trusting collaboration, shaped around what matters to you, with thoughtful guidance and support at a pace that feels right. My goal is for you to feel heard, respected, and empowered every step of the way.Next available:Wed Nov 4 @ 8PM
Celia Sandoval
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Animal Loss +15 moreSpeaks SpanishI believe therapy should be a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and valued. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I take a compassionate, collaborative, and individualized approach to helping clients navigate life’s challenges, relationship difficulties, anxiety, and emotional distress. My goal is to help you gain insight, develop healthy coping skills, establish boundaries, and create meaningful, lasting change. I strive to meet you where you are while empowering you to move toward healing, growth, and greater emotional well-being.Next available:Mon Nov 9 @ 7PM
Kristy Verma
LPCC
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout +10 moreMy therapy style is warm, collaborative, and personalized to each individual. I welcome adults from all backgrounds who may be navigating stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, difficult emotions, or simply feeling unsure about their next steps. Together, we will explore what is affecting your well-being, recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools that fit your needs and everyday life. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood, respected, and comfortable showing up as yourself.Next available:Wed Nov 4 @ 7PM
Ofelia Oundjian
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +12 moreMy path into therapy began with a genuine curiosity about people and the ways our experiences shape how we think, feel, connect, and cope. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I work from a psychodynamic, attachment-based, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness-informed framework to help clients build insight, develop self-awareness, and foster meaningful change. My goal as a clinician is to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued for who they are. I see clients as the experts in their own lives and value their input in shaping the direction of our work together.Next available:Wed Nov 4 @ 5PM
Valeriya Bauer
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anxiety, Divorce +7 moreMy approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, combining deep emotional healing with practical tools you can use in everyday life. I help clients understand the patterns beneath their struggles, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and build greater self-trust, emotional clarity, and healthier boundaries. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel genuinely seen and supported while also feeling empowered to make meaningful changes. You don’t have to navigate everything alone. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to the life you want to create.Next available:Wed Nov 4 @ 5PM
Julia McMullen Kharkar
LCSW
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder +19 moreWelcome! My approach is grounded in collaboration, inclusivity, and respect for your individual needs, with an emphasis on empowering you to guide your own therapeutic journey. I support clients navigating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I’m particularly passionate about working with college and graduate students, military service members and veterans, working professionals, and individuals during pregnancy and postpartum.Next available:Tue Nov 10 @ 7PM
Caitlin Blair
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Alzheimer's/Dementia, Anxiety +15 moreI specialize in working with AAPI and multicultural adults navigating anxiety, burnout (academic, professional, and caregiver), and trauma shaped by cultural and family expectations. My approach is conversational, collaborative, and trauma-informed, working with your whole story rather than just the symptoms. I draw from somatic and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed frameworks and incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) or Brainspotting when it fits a client's goals. I believe therapy works best when it holds compassion, curiosity, and cultural context.Next available:Wed Nov 4 @ 7PM
Karen Martinez
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety +12 moreSpeaks SpanishI am passionate about helping adults of all ages and backgrounds overcome emotional barriers, heal from past experiences, and build healthier relationships. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, overthinking, burnout, and life transitions. Clients describe me as kind, compassionate, welcoming, intuitive, and skillful. My approach is warm and calm. I listen, reflect on what I’m seeing, and help you process emotions, feel grounded, gain new insights, and work toward healing.Next available:Wed Nov 4 @ 8PM
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Henna An
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +9 moreFeeling stuck between expectations and your own needs? You’re not alone. As a first-gen Asian American therapist, I understand the stress of balancing cultural identity, family roles, and personal goals. I work with young adults navigating identity, life transitions, family conflict, anxiety, work stress, and more. Using CBT and Motivational Interviewing, I offer a compassionate space to explore what’s holding you back and help you move forward with confidence and clarity—on your own terms.Next available:Thu Nov 5 @ 8PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Rebecca Leal
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +11 moreTaking the first step is difficult, and I admire your courage in doing so. I believe everyone can restore what feels broken and grow with support, empathy, and encouragement. As a therapist, I strive to offer a space where you can learn, find your voice, and fully be yourself. If you’re looking to share your burdens, fears, and struggles, I hear you. If you need help, skills, or next steps, we’ll develop them together. Life’s challenges affect us, but we can choose how. Let’s work together so that strength can grow from adversity.Next available:Mon Nov 9 @ 5PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Jeanne Duebbert
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues +16 moreI help kids, families, and individuals learn to manage challenges, build on areas of growth, and maximize their strengths. My approach fosters positive expectations that change is possible and supports the development of skills to make it happen. I am warm and compassionate, understanding the emotional and behavioral issues you may face. Together, we explore your unique strengths and build confidence as you take control and learn throughout therapy.Next available:Mon Nov 9 @ 11PM
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Claire Karp
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety +11 moreI have been in part-time private practice for the last five years. I have twenty years of experience establishing and overseeing services to various communities in Southern California. I like to find client strengths and build on them, identify naturally occurring supports so that between therapy sessions the client has support to continue on progress made. I believe that life is 10% what happens and 90% how you perceive it. I use Cognitive Behavioral techniques to identify thought distortion and utilize fact-checking to dispel thoughts not based on fact. Thoughts trigger feelings which trigger behaviors. So let's start at the root. ID unproductive thoughts and replace them with fact-based thoughts. My goal is to give you skills that go beyond your time with me. Life may not get easier but we can work together to make you stronger.Next available:Thu Nov 5 @ 5PM
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Michela Passoni
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +7 moreSpeaks ItalianWith a focus on culturally informed evidence-based approaches, I provide my clients with compassionate, effective, and personalized treatment. I hold a Doctor of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy and practice as an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My deep understanding of human behavior and the psychological factors that impact it, allows me to help my clients make meaningful changes in their lives. By creating a safe and supportive environment, I empower my clients to work through their challenges and reach their goals.Next available:Fri Nov 6 @ 5PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Dowrin Zuarez
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety +15 moreSpeaks SpanishHi, I’m Dowrin Zuarez, LMFT. I help high-achieving professionals, parents, couples, families and teens reconnect with themselves and create meaningful, lasting change. My approach is compassionate, grounded, and focused on helping you feel emotionally safe, empowered, and understood. Therapy with me is a collaborative space where healing goes beyond symptom management to support deeper transformation, balance, and resilience. If you’re ready to invest in your emotional well-being and the life you deserve, I invite you to book a session, either in person or online.Next available:Fri Nov 6 @ 10PM
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Alexandra Spigelman
LMFT
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +12 moreIn therapy, my focus is on helping you understand what’s been keeping you stuck and providing tools to move forward with clarity and confidence. I work with adults healing from difficult or narcissistic relationships, rebuilding self-worth, and creating empowering boundaries. Sessions are collaborative and practical, offering space to process and strategies you can use right away. My goal is for therapy to feel like a supportive reset—a place to untangle stress, reconnect with yourself, and build relationships and a life that feel lighter and healthier.Next available:Mon Nov 9 @ 5PM
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Rocio Villalobos
LCSW
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues +15 moreSpeaks SpanishWelcome! I’m here to support you in your healing process by providing a safe space to explore your thoughts and discover your own solutions. With compassion and understanding, I’ll help you navigate challenges, support your growth, and celebrate your accomplishments. I work with individuals, couples, and families using a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to your needs. My experience draws from professional practice in community mental health, medical settings, foster and adoption services, and community churches.Next available:Wed Nov 4 @ 9PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Marea Murray
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +15 moreI’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in codependency recovery, trauma, anxiety and depression, LGBTQIA concerns, sexuality, HIV/AIDS, and work/life balance. I encourage clients to use sessions as their time, offering suggestions and practical tools along the way. I enjoy working with people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds with cultural humility and curiosity. I bring warmth, a sense of humor, and a genuine desire to help clients navigate their truth and personal growth.Next available:Wed Nov 4 @ 8PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Aya Kupfer
LCSW
Virtual
Specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss +13 moreSpeaks HebrewI am a licensed clinical social worker focused on helping individuals dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life transitions live fuller and happier lives consistent with current values and goals. I have experience working in the mental health field with a wide variety of populations and diagnoses, each person is special and unique in their way. My skill as a therapist is transforming clinical knowledge into practical advice to help you better cope and manage the challenging issues you face. My goal is to help you develop actual effective solutions to your emotional obstacles.Next available:Sat Nov 7 @ 11PM
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Carolyn Edwards
LMFT
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anxiety, Burnout +6 moreI am a client-centered provider, working with adults. I support individuals navigating life transitions, marriage challenges, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and addiction issues. I provide both in-office and virtual sessions in a warm, reassuring space, helping clients find solutions and build confidence in managing life’s challenges. I believe that we often have the answers within ourselves—we sometimes just need guidance and support to uncover them.Next available:Fri Nov 6 @ 12AM
High Satisfaction Rate
Alma Morales Risse
LCSW
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout +10 moreSpeaks SpanishMy therapy style is welcoming, practical and non-judgmental. I partner with my clients in a joint labor of compassion and attunement to help a client recognize and surmount self-defeating patterns causing distress. By paying close attention to the body through moment to moment somatic tracking, we are able to help you reach core emotion integration which releases anxiety and improves capacity.Next available:Wed Nov 4 @ 6PM
High Satisfaction Rate
Alma Morales Risse
LCSW
Virtual & In-Person
Specializes in Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout +10 moreSpeaks SpanishMy therapy style is welcoming, practical and non-judgmental. I partner with my clients in a joint labor of compassion and attunement to help a client recognize and surmount self-defeating patterns causing distress. By paying close attention to the body through moment to moment somatic tracking, we are able to help you reach core emotion integration which releases anxiety and improves capacity.Next available:Wed Nov 4 @ 6PM
Frequently asked questions about therapists in Pasadena
Yes. Many Octave therapists serving Pasadena are trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), one of the most widely used, evidence-based approaches for anxiety, depression, and more. Sessions are available online to Pasadena residents, with in-person options where available. Run the intake and you will be matched with a CBT therapist in Pasadena who fits your needs.
Yes. Octave works with EMDR-trained therapists who serve Pasadena. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based approach often used to treat trauma and PTSD. Tell us what you are looking for during intake and we will match you with an EMDR therapist in Pasadena, online or in person where available.
Octave's insurance coverage varies by plan, and coverage for programs like Medi-Cal is not available everywhere. The fastest way to check is Octave's cost estimator: enter your plan and you will see whether it is accepted for therapists serving Pasadena before you book. Octave is in-network with many major carriers, so it is worth confirming your specific coverage.
Yes. Octave is in-network with major insurance carriers, and therapists serving Pasadena accept insurance. Your coverage and out-of-pocket cost depend on your specific plan, so use Octave's cost estimator to see what you would pay before booking. Checking your coverage first means no billing surprises.
Yes. Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people start therapy, and many Octave therapists serving Pasadena specialize in treating it. They use evidence-based approaches like CBT to help with worry, panic, and everyday stress. Run the intake to be matched with an anxiety therapist in Pasadena who fits your needs.
Yes. Many Octave therapists serving Pasadena specialize in depression, using proven approaches to help you feel more like yourself again. Care is available online to Pasadena residents, with in-person options where available. Tell us what you are working through during intake and we will match you with a depression therapist in Pasadena.
Start with what you want to work on, then look for a therapist in Pasadena whose experience and approach match, who takes your insurance, and who has availability that works for you. It also helps to notice whether you feel comfortable in early sessions. With Octave, you answer a few questions during intake and get matched with a licensed therapist serving Pasadena, so you do not have to compare profiles on your own.
The easiest way to find a therapist in Pasadena is to run Octave's intake. You answer a few questions about what you need and your insurance, then get matched with a licensed therapist serving Pasadena, online or in person where available. From there, you can book your first session when you are ready.
Yes. Couples therapy is available to Pasadena residents through Octave, with licensed therapists who help partners work through communication, conflict, connection, and life transitions. Sessions are available online, with in-person options where available. Run the intake together and you will be matched with a couples therapist serving Pasadena.
The best therapist is really the one who is the best fit for you: someone licensed, experienced with what you are working through, and easy to talk to. Every Octave therapist serving Pasadena is vetted for credentials, experience, and clinical approach before joining the platform, so you start from a shortlist of qualified clinicians. Octave's intake then matches you with the therapist in Pasadena who fits your specific needs.