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Couples therapists in Pasadena, CA

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Top couples therapists in Pasadena, CA

Strengthen your relationship with evidence-based couples therapy in Pasadena. Headway connects you with 2,906 licensed providers trained in approaches like the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help navigate communication challenges, conflict resolution, and intimacy concerns. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and next-day availability.

Adena Sarkian

Adena Sarkian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I believe healing begins when we acknowledge all the parts of who we are: the dutiful part, the exhausted part, the part that carries shame, and the part that was never given permission to grieve.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jonna Tamases

Jonna Tamases

Therapist

In-person • <1 mi away • Pasadena, CA


Let's start wherever you are. Stressed? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Unmotivated? Feel like you're faking it through life? I'm with you. I welcome you to be heard, to let down and rest. I support you in working through past events, discovering your true self, and learning new skills to empower you. I work with individuals in person in my cozy office in Pasadena.

Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lucy Guadagnuolo

Lucy Guadagnuolo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is collaborative and person-centered, recognizing that you are the expert in your own story.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carly Dosh

Carly Dosh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“We all deserve a place to talk with someone who we know will not judge or shame us, but instead walk along side us, holding hope and strength until we can hold it ourselves.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lucinda Guarino

Lucinda Guarino

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My overarching purpose is to see others mentally and emotionally empowered and prepared with tools that promote successful career and personal development.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. John W. Carter

Dr. John W. Carter

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Pasadena, CA


I am a recently licensed counseling psychologist with extensive training and experience in psychotherapy, assessment, and psychology research. I have provided individual, couples, and group therapy at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center (now LGBT Center), the Los Angeles VA, the Boston VA, and Enki Health Services. I have enjoyed training and supervising student therapists at the University of West Georgia and the University of Redlands. I also teach psychology at UCLA Extension. In general, I am curious about the the human mind and I am dedicated to help others who are struggling.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nancy Graies

Dr. Nancy Graies

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I'm passionate about connecting with people who feel like something is holding them back from living the life they want — from showing up as their authentic self.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Meredith Murdock

Meredith Murdock

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I truly believe that connection breeds resilience. My goal is not only to support your healing, but to help cultivate a greater sense of community, belonging, and joy in your life and in the world around you.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Katherine Carter

Katherine Carter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.1 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“For over two decades, I have enjoyed helping people work through relational challenges, anxiety, grief, depression, life transitions, and spiritual issues so they can find their joy in life again!”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susanna Boyer

Susanna Boyer

Therapist

In-person • 2.1 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I lean on psychodynamic, attachment, trauma-informed, and mind-body theoretical orientations as my framework, and borrow interventions from a variety of therapies tailored to my clients, including ACT, CBT, somatic therapy, EFT, and others.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Scheidler

Sarah Scheidler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • Sierra Madre, CA


“I believe deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the possibility of post-traumatic growth.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Portillo

Andrea Portillo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 mi away • Pasadena, CA


Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with a passion for walking alongside my clients toward a more fulfilling life. I graduated from Azusa Pacific University with my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. I use various modalities such as CBT, REBT, Person-Centered, or a combination of approaches and techniques while working with my clients. I can also provide services in Spanish and offer Christian spiritual integration upon request.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Jordan

Amy Jordan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.1 mi away • Glendale, CA


“My approach is very relaxed and non-judgemental. I truly believe that each person holds the keys to unlock their own wisdom...”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lakana Nicolas

Lakana Nicolas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3 mi away • Pasadena, CA


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps individuals and couples navigate life’s more difficult and complex experiences. I specialize in supporting patients in understanding how past experiences impact present-day challenges, so they can move toward a more fulfilling, authentic, and connected life.

Relationship issues, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Madison Allen

Madison Allen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Arcadia, CA


“I enjoy incorporating creativity, games, conversation, and other interactive approaches when appropriate, whether I'm working with children, adolescents, adults, or families.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Bahar Payandeh

Dr. Bahar Payandeh

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I take an inquisitive approach to therapy where we explore patterns and challenges while also encouraging my patients to take meaningful steps towards the goals they set for themselves.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Alique Bedikian

Dr. Alique Bedikian

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • La Crescenta-Montrose, CA


“My work is both practical and depth-oriented. We'll look beyond the immediate problem to understand the patterns underneath it...”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Rachel Melvald

Rachel Melvald

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I am a goal-oriented, collaborative, and direct therapist who offers practical tools and reflective insight to help you move forward.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Megan Hanson

Megan Hanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.3 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I don't believe in the "bad seed". I think all people can thrive when the systems around them are thriving.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dominic Valdes

Dominic Valdes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly gay men, and offer a space that is culturally attuned and grounded in understanding the nuances of identity, intimacy, and relational dynamics.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Charles Bewley

Charles Bewley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Burbank, CA


After graduating from New York University with a BFA in drama, I moved to Los Angeles and taught drama and English literature at an L.A. public high school for nearly 20 years. My experience working with teenagers and their families taught me that, all too often, kids' barriers to learning are not academic in nature, but rather emotional challenges stemming from adversity and trauma. I became more and more interested in learning how to help teenagers and adults alike navigate these obstacles and come out stronger in the long run. So, I went back to graduate school to pursue a new career as a therapist so that I could help in a different way. My training and experience has focused on treating anxiety disorders (including OCD), PTSD and Complex-PTSD, and also couples - helping them to navigate challenges and triggers so that they can reset and reconnect.

Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Athina Danilo

Athina Danilo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Burbank, CA


“Using relational, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed therapy—along with inner child work, parts work, mindfulness, and somatic awareness—we create space for healing and self-connection.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thea Brown

Thea Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • North Hollywood, CA


“I believe that learning to build a healthy connection with oneself fosters authentic, fulfilling relationships with others.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Seth Gold

Seth Gold

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • N Hollywood, CA


“My goal is to help clients build insight, resilience, and the tools necessary to achieve their personal goals and improve overall functioning and quality of life.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriel Cooper

Gabriel Cooper

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Camarillo, CA


“I am a sex-positive, kink-affirming, and trauma-focused therapist who identifies as part of the LGBTQ community.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Stress management
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Natasha Davani

Natasha Davani

Therapist

In-person • 13 mi away • West Hollywood, CA


Hi there, I’m Natasha. I offer creative, attachment-informed, and neurodivergent-friendly therapy for children, teens, and young adults navigating life transitions, identity exploration, burnout, and relationship challenges.

I have extensive experience working in both residential and outpatient settings. My approach blends curiosity, warmth, and creativity, helping clients feel deeply seen while building tools to move toward meaningful change.

I especially enjoy supporting highly sensitive and creative individuals, neurodivergent clients, and those recovering from high-conflict work or relational environments. Together, we'll explore your story, nurture your strengths, and create space for healing and growth.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Clay Crosby

Clay Crosby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I seek to provide clients a safe, non-judgmental place to express and explore their challenges, and help them to rediscover their talents, strengths and resources.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
George Holbrook

George Holbrook

Therapist

In-person • 9.3 mi away • Burbank, CA


“I am invested in an approach emphasizing a more integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to helping my clients heal.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cristal Guerrero

Cristal Guerrero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Whittier, CA


“As a first-generation Mexican American and mental health therapist, I understand how culture, identity, and family dynamics can shape our inner world.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Curtis Lehmann

Dr. Curtis Lehmann

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • West Covina, CA


“My biggest boast as a therapist is that I make people feel like I've been where they are, regardless if that's the brink of divorce, the mires of depression, or the self-defeating loop of addiction.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Denise Benitez

Denise Benitez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Whittier, CA


“My work has focused on adolescents, children in foster care, family systems, domestic violence/trauma, couples therapy/relationship issues, ethnic minority mental health and LGBTQ clients.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica Garcia

Jessica Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Covina, CA


“My approach is collaborative and client centered, I strive to establish an attentive supportive relationship with each of my clients.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mariella Gonzalez

Mariella Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Whittier, CA


“As a bilingual therapist, I provide therapy in both English and Spanish, creating a space where clients can express themselves authentically and feel fully understood.”
Relationship issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Efrain Zepeda

Dr. Efrain Zepeda

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • West Covina, CA


Hello! I am Dr. Efrain Zepeda. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Social Worker. In the past 26 years of working as a mental health professional, one important lesson I have learned is that the most powerful therapeutic intervention is found in the interpersonal experience that occurs in the client-therapist relationship. Together we can analyze the past to co-create a new meaning to achieve healing. I strongly believe that therapy is not about labeling or judging, but rather about personal discovery.

Relationship issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jessi York

Jessi York

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.6 mi away • Sherman Oaks, CA


I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and adult individuals. I work collaboratively to explore the underlying negative patterns that cause you to feel stuck. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, grief, or life transitions, therapy can be a powerful space to gain insight and feel less alone.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Oliver Viboolkij

Oliver Viboolkij

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“After an appointment, typically you'll experience relief, clarity and/or obtain a new approach to something that's been unsettling for you.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Christiane Soehnlein

Christiane Soehnlein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe therapy is not about "fixing" you, but about understanding yourself more deeply, changing patterns that no longer serve you...”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruth Robles

Ruth Robles

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Glendora, CA


“I integrate evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and nervous system regulation techniques...”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Treza Mirakhor

Treza Mirakhor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“As a trauma therapists my goal is to help you find relief & live your everyday life without the emotional burden of your trauma history.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Carly Rose Schwan

Carly Rose Schwan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Encino, CA


“I offer a space where you can feel deeply heard, gently challenged, and supported as you move toward meaningful and values-aligned change.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our couples therapists located within 20 miles of Pasadena, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Pasadena, CA
There are over 51 therapists in Pasadena, CA accepting new patients.
51+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 96%Relationship issues
  • 94%Anxiety
  • 92%Stress management
  • 90%Trauma
  • 86%Depression
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 71%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 69%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 53%Providence Health Plan
  • 41%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 16%Spanish
  • 6%Arabic
  • 2%Armenian
  • 2%Farsi
How they see their clients
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  • 94%In-person or online
  • 6%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 73%Woman
  • 27%Man
License types
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  • 63%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 20%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 14%Clinical Psychologist
  • 4%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 63%Couples therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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Find the right couples therapist for you

Headway makes it easy to find support for your relationship — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Couples Therapist in Pasadena

Finding couples therapists in Pasadena starts with naming what you and your partner want to work on. Couples therapy may focus on communication patterns, recurring conflict, trust after infidelity, parenting disagreements, or major life changes. Not all therapists have specific training in couples work, so it helps to look for licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) or therapists who list approaches like the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in their profiles.

In a smaller city like Pasadena, local appointment options may be more limited than in a larger metro area, and virtual care can expand your choices. Couples also need one therapist whose schedule, format, and approach work for both partners. As you compare Pasadena therapy options, look at appointment availability, whether a brief initial consultation is offered, and how each therapist describes their work with couples. A therapist’s bio can help you understand their communication style and what sessions may look like before you book.

Couples therapy in Pasadena can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket costs and understand what you may pay before your first session. Headway makes it easier to compare couples counseling in Pasadena, review therapist profiles, enter your insurance details, see estimated costs upfront, and book directly when you’re ready.

If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.