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Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Pasadena, CA
Wheldon Psychological Services was founded on the principle that mental health care should be deeply personalized and rooted in evidence-based practices. With over a decade of experience in clinical forensic psychology, our team specializes in addressing the unique needs of trauma-exposed populations, including first responders, veterans, foster youth, and individuals within the corrections system. Our approach combines comprehensive psychological assessments with tailored intervention strategies to help clients break through unhealthy patterns and build confidence for the future. We offer specialized services such as POST-compliant pre-employment evaluations, crisis response support, and peak performance training for high-achieving professionals.Our founder, Dr. Kristen Wheldon, brings extensive expertise from roles within the California Department of Corrections, the Los Angeles Fire Department, and academic institutions, ensuring a multidimensional understanding of mental health challenges. We prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where individuals, couples, and families can explore personal growth and resilience. Our commitment to community extends through educational initiatives, corporate training programs, and advocacy for psychological safety in high-stress occupations. By integrating clinical rigor with compassionate care, we empower clients to navigate life's complexities and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Services
Psychological Assessments
Individual Therapy
Trauma Support
Corporate Training
Peak Performance
Juvenile Fire-Setting Interventions
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We specialize in trauma-informed care for first responders and corrections professionals.
- Our team offers POST-compliant pre-employment psychological evaluations.
- We provide evidence-based interventions for anxiety, depression, and peak performance.
- Our founder has 15+ years of experience in clinical forensic psychology.
- We integrate crisis response support with long-term therapeutic relationships.
Services
Psychological Assessments
Comprehensive psychological assessments identify cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns to guide personalized treatment plans. Our evaluations help clients understand individual needs, support educational accommodations, and inform clinical decision-making for children and adults.
Trauma Support
Specialized trauma interventions address PTSD, acute stress reactions, and complex trauma from first responder duties, foster care, or corrections environments. We use evidence-based modalities to process traumatic memories and build resilience for long-term healing.
Peak Performance
Performance psychology services optimize mental skills for professionals in high-stress occupations. Our training improves focus, decision-making, and stress management through cognitive-behavioral techniques tailored to individual goals and occupational demands.
Corporate Training
Custom corporate training programs address suicide prevention, de-escalation techniques, and psychological safety in fire departments and emergency services. Our workshops combine clinical expertise with operational understanding to improve organizational well-being and team dynamics.
Juvenile Fire-Setting Interventions
Multidimensional programs address fire-setting behaviors in children through psychological assessment, family therapy, and fire safety education. Our interventions reduce recidivism by addressing underlying emotional needs while teaching safe behaviors and parental supervision strategies.
People
Dr. Kristen Wheldon
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Wheldon is a clinical forensic psychologist with expertise in trauma recovery, first responder behavioral health, and juvenile fire-setting interventions. She previously served as LA Fire Department's Director of Behavioral Health and holds academic teaching experience at Cal Poly and community colleges.
Questions
What mental health services are available for first responders?
We offer trauma therapy, crisis response support, and behavioral health training specifically designed for firefighters, law enforcement, and emergency medical personnel.
Do you accept Medicare insurance?
Yes, Wheldon Psychological Services now accepts Medicare for eligible clients seeking mental health therapy and assessment services.
What types of psychological assessments do you provide?
We conduct comprehensive evaluations for children and adults, including cognitive assessments, personality testing, and POST-compliant pre-employment screenings for law enforcement candidates.
How do you address juvenile fire-setting behaviors?
Our program combines psychological assessment, family therapy, and fire safety education to address underlying emotional needs while preventing future incidents through evidence-based intervention strategies.
What is your approach to peak performance training?
We use cognitive-behavioral techniques to enhance mental skills like focus and decision-making for professionals in high-stress occupations, improving both personal and occupational performance outcomes.
