Find a therapist in Pasadena, CA — covered by insurance


Top therapists in Pasadena, CA accepting new patients
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Hi there! My name is Jessica Parmar and I am a therapist who works with adults and teens. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a teacher, which continues to shape how I connect, support, and engage with clients. I’m warm, approachable, and genuine, and I care deeply about the work we do together. I’ll meet you at your pace, but I’m not afraid to challenge you when it supports your growth.
Trauma-Informed. I specialize in treating adults with unresolved childhood traumas / C-PTSD. I deeply understand how early life experiences shape present-day struggles—I specialize in helping people heal from those roots, not just manage surface-level symptoms.
I am trained in powerful, evidence-based and experiential modalities like EMDR, IFS-informed parts work, Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Safe and Sound Protocol, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Not one-size-fits-all—I tailor treatment to each individual’s nervous system, attachment patterns, and inner world.
Most importantly, I show up as a therapist: I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where clients can be fully seen, heard, and validated. I understand that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, and I meet clients with compassion, patience, and respect for their pace.
I am committed to helping clients work through inner emotional conflicts so they can move toward a more stable, fulfilling, and connected life—not just symptom relief, but real, lasting transformation.
Hello! My name is Sharon Chan and I've have over 14 years of experience. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma. I also have experience working with the highly sensitive person.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Pasadena, CA



- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Relationship issues
- 92%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 82%Trauma

- 98%Aetna
- 68%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 63%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 49%Cigna
- 49%Providence Health Plan

- 94%English
- 16%Spanish
- 3%Armenian
- 3%Farsi
- 2%Hebrew

- 95%In-person or online
- 5%In-person only

- 66%Woman
- 32%Man
- 2%Non-binary

- 59%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 12%Clinical Psychologist
- 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 3%Nurse Practitioner

- 99%Individual therapy
- 34%Family therapy
- 23%Couples therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Pasadena, CA
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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