Who We are

Life in a fast-paced world can leave you feeling constantly overwhelmed, anxious, or carrying the quiet weight of past trauma. I offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can slow down, process your experiences, and journey through healing. With a background in child welfare, I specialize in working with children, youth, adults, and families navigating complex dynamics and system involvement. I understand how deeply institutional and systemic challenges trigger intense emotions, uncertainty, and stress. I help clients safely process these feelings, regain control, and build long-term emotional resilience. To help you move from surviving to thriving, I weave together strategies to build emotional tolerance, reduce the struggle against overwhelming thoughts, and help you move toward your core values.

Registered Associate Social Worker #139336. Employed by Mindful Pasadena Counseling. Individually Supervised by Aviva Wolfson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #44060.

 I see therapy as a collaborative conversation exploring what is preventing the realization of your hopes for life. Through tailoring every session to best meet your individual experiences, challenges, and goals, I work to help you discover or rediscover what uniquely brings you joy. I am especially passionate about supporting clients experiencing fears of uncertainty, big life transitions, pressures of expectations, relational conflict, and feelings of being stuck.  As an EMDR-trained therapist with a background in Narrative Therapy, I support you in reprocessing traumatic experiences while ensuring a safe, identity-affirming environment that honors your whole story. 

Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #22861. Employed by Mindful Pasadena Counseling. Individually Supervised by Aviva Wolfson, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #1087.

I view therapy as a collaborative partnership—one where we walk together as you explore your experiences, reconnect with yourself, and move toward meaningful change. I have a passion for working with neurodivergent individuals, as well as people navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Together, we create a space where all parts of you are welcome—especially the ones that may have been overlooked or carrying too much for too long. I tailor my approach to each individual, meeting you where you are and adapting our work to fit your unique needs, goals, and pace. My role is not to “fix,” but to support you in finding your own path to healing—one that feels authentic, sustainable, and aligned with who you are.

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #160734. Employed by Mindful Pasadena Counseling. Individually Supervised by Aviva Wolfson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #44060.

Choosing therapy is a decision to finally choose yourself, especially if you’ve spent your life showing up for others around you. I work with people navigating intersections of their identity: immigrants, children of immigrants, BIPOC, and the LGBTQ+ community. I believe marginalized voices deserve a space that is both soft and direct, where you can learn what it means to stop ‘performing'  for others and find what it means to truly be yourself. Together, we will learn how your culture, survival coping skills, and childhood wounds have shaped you so we can begin working on reclaiming your agency. You deserve to find peace and live a life that is authentically yours.

 Puedo conducir sesiones en español.

Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #21140. Employed by Mindful Pasadena Counseling. Individually Supervised by Aviva Wolfson, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #1087.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or emotionally flooded—longing for relief and meaningful change? Are you trying to manage your mental health while carrying the weight of constant global crises, family expectations, and cultural pressures? In a world where we are more connected than ever, many people—especially those from immigrant or Middle Eastern backgrounds—feel increasingly isolated and unseen. I believe that deep emotional understanding and meaningful connection are key to lasting change. In our work together, I help you identify, process, and transform emotions that may feel overwhelming or stuck, while exploring patterns in your relationships that impact your sense of self and well-being. I aim to create a collaborative space where your experiences are validated, your emotions are honored, and your strengths are cultivated.

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #160540. Employed by Mindful Pasadena Counseling. Individually Supervised by Wendy Lopata, Licensed Clinical Social Worker #26771

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I believe that true healing happens when you honor the connection between mind, body, and spirit. My approach is to create a compassionate space where you can explore your experiences and move toward healing and growth. Whether you’re facing challenges related to complex trauma, women’s issues, or sexual health concerns—such as intimacy struggles, codependency, or compulsive relationship patterns—I am here to support you. Being trained in EMDR and IFS, I can help you better understand the patterns that shape your life. In your work, you’ll find a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can begin to rewrite your story in a way that aligns with your values and aspirations.

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #149191; Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #17590. Employed by Mindful Pasadena Counseling. Individually Supervised by Aviva Wolfson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #44060.

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I love being a therapist and love the people that I have been fortunate enough to help and work with.  As an EMDR trained therapist,  I work to help you reprocess traumatic experiences that have been keeping you stuck.  I cherish and honor the time I spend with clients working with them to create a better life with more satisfaction and more good times.  I am a curious person who strives to meet each person where they are at so that I can be the most helpful.  I believe that my role as therapist is to first create a safe therapeutic environment where clients can feel confident and cared for enough to share and be authentic.  Then together clients and I can work to repair what isn't going well and create new experiences and new opportunities.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #44060. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #1087. Employed by Mindful Pasadena Counseling.