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Top therapists in Pasadena, CA accepting new patients
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As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I am deeply committed to fostering a space of trust and openness where clients can explore their life challenges and grow. With over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I specialize in helping people navigate relational issues, life transitions, overwhelming anxiety, and persistent depression.
Dr. Bacher is a holistic, trauma-informed psychologist with over 15 years experience working at many of the top residential treatment centers in the U.S. and Europe. He specializes in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, and addiction. Dr. Bacher completed his undergraduate work in Psychology at Georgetown University, and his Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University. His dissertation research focused on Positive Psychology--specifically meaning making--and how to cultivate positive strengths in individuals.
I've always been fascinated by the resilience of the human spirit. If you are working through what happened without judgment and identity what could help you keep going.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over eight years of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work, and I have experience working in community mental health, school settings and private practice. I am especially passionate about supporting women as they navigate personal, relational, and cultural challenges. My goal is to create a space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow.
I graduated from Pepperdine University and have been licensed since 2009. I have extensive experience working with children and families struggling with anxiety, depression, symptoms of trauma and natural life stressors. I have supervised Intern and Licensed Clinicians and have enjoyed serving diverse populations.
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Hi there! My name is Kesy (pronounced like Casey) and I look forward to collaborating with you about your therapy goals and how to support your journey in learning more about yourself. I believe that everyone deserves therapy!
I have an M.A. in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica as well as an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. I work with individuals, couples, families, and children and am LGBTQ+ affirmative. One of my specialties is using EMDR for the treatment of trauma, anxiety and depression.
My hope is to help the client and families reach their goals and to provide them with a safe and non-judgmental place to do that. When working with a client, I will assist in allowing the clients to process their feelings and thoughts in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and have a strong understanding of deaf culture.
I have many years of experience working with couples, families, adults, young adults, teens, and children.
I love mental health. I love listening to people and diving into the challenges my clients face on a daily basis. I am humbled with the invitation to join your journey, and help you learn how to help yourself. We all have the tools to undertake the obstacles that we encounter; sometimes we need someone to help us take a step back to find a different perspective. I appreciate the bravery and courage that it takes for each of my clients to let me into their lives and become vulnerable with me.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Pasadena, CA
- 96%Anxiety
- 91%Relationship issues
- 90%Depression
- 83%Stress management
- 81%Trauma
- 99%Aetna
- 68%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 68%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 49%Providence Health Plan
- 44%Cigna
- 93%English
- 18%Spanish
- 5%Armenian
- 3%Farsi
- 2%Arabic
- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only
- 70%Woman
- 28%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 60%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 13%Clinical Psychologist
- 5%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 3%Nurse Practitioner
- 99%Individual therapy
- 33%Family therapy
- 25%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Pasadena
Searching for therapists in Pasadena starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Therapists may specialize in concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, stress, or life transitions. As you compare Pasadena therapists, look for someone whose listed specialties, approach, and experience match what you want to focus on. A therapist’s bio can also show whether they use approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy.
Pasadena has local therapy options, but availability can vary by neighborhood, schedule, and care format. If nearby in-person appointments are limited, virtual therapy with a California-licensed therapist can expand your options while keeping care accessible from home. You can narrow your search by appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, session format, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading therapist profiles before booking can help you compare communication style, specialties, and what to expect in sessions.
Therapy in Pasadena can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before you begin. Headway helps you find therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, verify your benefits, and see an estimated out-of-pocket cost before booking. You can browse therapists in Pasadena, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
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