Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Pasadena, CA
Founded by Bren M. Chasse, LMFT, Anchor Psychotherapy has dedicated itself to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care to individuals, couples, families, and communities across Arizona, California, Nevada, New York, Texas, and Washington. Our practice is built on the foundational belief that the therapeutic relationship is the most important predictor of effective treatment outcomes. We specialize in trauma-informed therapy, utilizing evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, AF-EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Structural Family Therapy to address complex psychological issues including developmental trauma, intergenerational trauma, family conflict, and identity exploration.Our team combines advanced clinical training with a deep commitment to reducing mental health disparities for marginalized communities, particularly LGBTQ+ individuals and families navigating high-conflict dynamics. With specialized expertise in working with children aged 0-5 and families involved in family court systems, we create safe, affirming spaces where clients can explore their past experiences, strengthen relationships, and build emotional resilience. Our approach integrates psychodynamic theory with somatic and relational strategies to help clients process trauma, establish secure attachments, and achieve lasting personal growth.
Services
Individual Therapy
Child Therapy
Couples Counseling
Trauma Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Family Therapy
LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
Eating Disorder Treatment
Court-Involved Family Support
Internal Family Systems
Highlights and features
- We provide EMDR and AF-EMDR certified trauma therapy.
- Our team specializes in working with children and families in high-conflict situations.
- We offer LGBTQ+ affirming care with a focus on identity exploration.
- We integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy for holistic healing.
- We are members of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC).
Associations and certifications
- EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy creates a safe space for adults to explore their relationship with self and others. We help clients uncover patterns shaped by past experiences, particularly early developmental years, to improve emotional regulation and relationships. Our approach integrates psychodynamic theory with somatic awareness to address trauma, anxiety, and identity exploration.
Child Therapy
Child therapy uses play-based techniques to help children process emotions and develop coping skills. We specialize in early intervention for children 0-5 years old, addressing trauma and developmental challenges through non-judgmental, developmentally appropriate interventions that build emotional resilience and secure attachments.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy helps clients rapidly process traumatic memories and regain control over intrusive thoughts. Certified in both standard EMDR and Attachment-Focused EMDR, we treat complex trauma, dissociation, and intergenerational trauma using this evidence-based modality to re-establish embodied awareness and emotional regulation.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on strengthening emotional bonds through attachment-centered approaches. We help partners navigate infidelity, trauma impacts, and communication challenges while creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ and non-traditional relationship structures to explore intimacy and conflict resolution.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
LGBTQ+ affirming therapy provides safe spaces for identity exploration and mental health support. We specialize in reducing disparities for gender-expansive individuals, addressing trauma from discrimination, and supporting clients through coming-out processes and gender transition-related care with cultural competence.
People
Bren M. Chasse
Therapist
Bren M. Chasse is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in trauma work, with certifications in EMDR and AF-EMDR. She holds a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and advocates for expanded trauma definitions in clinical practice.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
We specialize in EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Structural Family Therapy, and Attachment-Focused EMDR for trauma treatment and family dynamics.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes, we provide both in-person sessions at our Pasadena office and telehealth services for clients across multiple states.
What populations do you work with?
We work with individuals of all ages, couples, children 0-5, families, and LGBTQ+ communities experiencing trauma or relationship challenges.
Are you licensed in multiple states?
Yes, we hold licenses in Arizona, California, Nevada, New York, Texas, and Washington to better serve our clients.
How do you approach family court cases?
We provide trauma-informed support for court-involved families using Structural Family Therapy to address power dynamics and improve communication patterns.
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