Life Counseling

At L.I.F.E. Counseling Group, we are a community of independent licensed and pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapists serving the San Gabriel Valley. Our diverse collective of experienced clinicians is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals, couples, children, and families to explore, learn, and heal.

Our Philosophy

As therapists, we believe in the power of a creative process, acknowledging that change, healing, growth, and transformation are possible. Our name, L.I.F.E., represents the creative nature of these transformations. We recognize that learning, integration, fulfillment, and essence are essential qualities that can lead to purpose and meaning in life.

Our Services

Our team of therapists offers a wide range of services, including:

• Individual therapy for individuals, couples, children, and families
• Trauma recovery and intergenerational trauma
• Anxiety, depression, and trauma counseling
• Relationship counseling and communication skills
• Creative therapies, such as art therapy and play therapy
• Couples and family therapy
• Psychological evaluations and assessments

Our Therapists

Our team of therapists is comprised of experienced professionals with various areas of expertise. Each therapist maintains their own email address and phone number, as listed below:

• Kathryn Bikle, LMFT
• Patrick Reeves, AMFT
• Ginger Lewis, M.A., LMFT
• Colette Whitaker, M.A., LMFT
• Julie Gigante, M.A., LMFT
• Cecilia Ibarra, M.A., LMFT
• Natasha Morisawa, LMFT
• Allen Holmquist, Ph. D., LMFT
• Carol ("CB") B. Trepashko, M.A., MS, MFT
• Amy Raye Jordan, M.A., LMFT
• Alessandro Pagliai Londono, M.A., AMFT
• Kate Sullivan, LMFT
• Damon Bass, MA, APCC

Fees

Each therapist is an independent professional, setting their own fee schedule. Some are private pay, while others offer sliding scale options or are affiliated with insurance panels. Please contact the specific therapist you are interested in to learn more about their fees.

Resources

We understand that seeking help can be challenging. If you are in crisis and need immediate assistance, please call 911 or local emergency services. For non-emergency hotlines, visit our resources page:

• 211 - Los Angeles County comprehensive community and social services
• 800.662.4357 - SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
• 800.784.2433 - Suicide Prevention
• 866.927.6327 - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• 800.799.7233 - Domestic Violence Hotline
• 800.854.7771 - NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• 800.656.4673 - National Sexual Assault Hotline