Counseling in East Pasadena, CA. Find the Right Therapist.

I believe everyone can be helped when motivated and understanding the methods to change. People fall into habits, but with the newest research in neurobiology, we understand how the brain and emotions can be changed effecting personal growth and relationships.

Welcome to my practice. I am a seasoned, experienced psychologist, anger management expert and marriage therapist who is dedicated to teaching you practical and useful tools and thought skills to better deal with your personal, life, or relationship challenges.

I offer counseling for teens and pre-teens, men, women and couples. I specialize in individual and couples counseling, managing narcissism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD. I teach clients how to set boundaries and communicate more effectively.

The safety of our conversations will help you discover the connections between your emotional pain and the actions needed to heal yourself for a more productive, resilient, and peaceful life.

For over forty years, Dr. Brainerd has worked with individuals, couples and families to help them understand and find relief from emotional distress and solutions for troubling and puzzling problems. He combines working on problems with enhancing the quality of life.

I will help you realize your full potential by accessing the internal resources you already have. Therapy can help with managing anxiety, relationship problems, life transitions, stress, depression, parenting, maternal and postnatal issues. Spanish, LGBT affirming.

I am passionate about helping clients raise their level of self-awareness and transform themselves and their relationships into the level they have always wanted and dedicated to helping you discover new ways of challenging old patterns of thoughts and behaviors.

I help clients actualize their potential in their personal, professional and spiritual lives. Together, we will unpack where you're going, what's holding you back, and ways to get there.

My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental place where I can help my client’s reach their full potential by processing feelings (past and present issues), improving communication, and exploring family issues. I use CBT, EMDR and other approaches to help clients.

I love working with people and helping them grow, overcome obstacles, and discover themselves. I am here to help you with whatever you are struggling with - to help you feel better and be more settled and in control of your life and your future.

Welcome, I am a Licensed Board Certified Psychotherapist and work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, & families. I have extensive training and experience working with a wide range of problem areas such as depression and anxiety to crisis interventions.

I am the director of the La Vie Center with over 30 psychologists, MFT's and staff therapists with a wide range of fees and specialties, and we have been helping people since 1980. Because of our size and our experience we will have a counselor that is right for you.

I offer supportive space to explore your unique journey towards healing and personal growth. Together, we'll navigate your concerns with empathy, restore balance and foster positive transformation. Let's embark on a path of self-discovery and embrace a brighter future.