Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Therapist in Pasadena, CA
For over a decade, I have dedicated myself to providing client-centered, solution-focused, and scientifically-informed therapy for individuals and couples. My practice specializes in addressing anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, neurodivergence, and creative struggles, with a particular focus on supporting adults navigating life adjustments, neuro-atypical experiences, and intergenerational family dynamics. My office in historic Ernest W. Smith House in Pasadena offers a private, comfortable environment for in-person sessions, while Telehealth services extend care across California. I hold a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Northridge, and am a licensed marriage and family therapist, clinical supervisor, EMDR therapist, and certified clinical hypnotherapist. My approach combines evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with personalized strategies tailored to each client's cultural context and biological factors.I have advocated for expanded therapeutic services at Glendale College and specialize in working with creative professionals, including actors, artists, and writers. My commitment to accessibility includes offering sliding scale slots for those in need, while my expertise in EMDR and hypnotherapy provides additional pathways for emotional healing. I prioritize building secure therapeutic relationships to help clients rediscover self-understanding and implement positive life changes. My practice maintains strict adherence to ethical standards, transparency in billing practices, and compliance with healthcare regulations to ensure client trust and satisfaction.
Services
One-on-One Therapy
Couples Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Hypnotherapy
Telehealth Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of experience in client-centered therapy.
- Our team specializes in supporting neurodivergent individuals and creative professionals.
- We utilize evidence-based modalities including EMDR and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
- Our historic Pasadena office provides a private, comfortable therapeutic environment.
- We offer Telehealth services for clients across California.
Associations and certifications
- EMDR International Association
- California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Services
One-on-One Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment focusing on self-understanding and emotional processing within cultural, familial, and biological contexts. Utilizes evidence-based techniques to develop coping skills and implement positive life changes. Specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodivergence.
Couples Therapy
Specialized treatment for relationship conflicts addressing communication patterns, emotional triggers, and behavioral cycles. Focuses on rebuilding trust, improving communication, and restoring emotional connection through structured therapeutic interventions for long-term relationship health.
EMDR Therapy
Evidence-based approach for trauma recovery that reprocesses distressing memories to reduce emotional triggers. Utilizes bilateral stimulation techniques to help clients achieve emotional stability and improved mental well-being through structured eight-phase treatment.
Hypnotherapy
Complementary treatment enhancing traditional talk therapy through guided relaxation and focused attention. Helps reinforce therapeutic insights and behavioral changes for clients already engaged in regular therapy sessions.
Telehealth Services
Secure online therapy sessions providing accessible mental health care across California. Maintains the same therapeutic quality and confidentiality as in-person sessions while offering greater scheduling flexibility and convenience.
People
Kristen Rivers
Clinical Supervisor, EMDR Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience specializing in neurodivergence, creative struggles, and intergenerational trauma. Holds MS in MFT from CSUN and supervises therapists while maintaining active clinical practice.
Greg Felden
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Specializes in grief counseling and men's issues with certification in EFT therapy. Completed externship at EFT Center of Los Angeles and holds MFT degree from CSUN along with MFA from Yale School of Drama.
Sheron Zhang
Bilingual Therapist
Fluent in English and Mandarin, specializing in family communication and intergenerational trauma. Holds MS in MFT from USC and dual BA degrees in Psychology and Sociology from UC Berkeley.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide one-on-one therapy, couples therapy, EMDR, and hypnotherapy for anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and neurodivergence.
Do you accept insurance?
While not on insurance panels, we provide superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Check with your provider for details.
Are sliding scale options available?
Yes, we offer limited sliding scale slots based on financial need for qualifying clients.
Do you offer Telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide virtual therapy sessions for clients located anywhere in California.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please contact us directly for specific cancellation policy details and appointment scheduling information.
