Welcome. You may have come to this place because you are suffering; because you are struggling with relationships with others or with yourself, because you want to have a better understanding of yourself and/or others or you just have some things you need to work out (or truly countless other reasons). Whatever your reason for being here and whether or not we work together, I hope that you find help and alleviation from your struggles.
I have been a clinical psychologist in the Pasadena area for 20 years. I find it such a privilege to walk through life with folks as they try to work on better and deeper ways of knowing, listening, and learning about themselves and others. I have an attachment, relational, and psycho-dynamic approach to the therapeutic process and work mostly with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-doubt, and/or relationship issues.
We truly won’t know if we are a good therapeutic fit until we talk on the phone or meet in person/on line and see if we think we can do the important, vulnerable, and sacred work of delving into your questioning, struggles, suffering and exploration safely together. Please find someone to talk to if you need to. If we decided to meet but it turns out we aren’t a good therapeutic fit, I can refer you too other therapists, so you don’t leave feeling like you are back to square one. If we meet and we find we are a good fit, I look forward to the honor and privilege of being on your journey with you.
My fee is $250 per 45-50 minutes. I sometimes have slots available for sliding scale rates, but those are currently filled. If you are interested in being put on a waiting list, that is also available, but I would suggest you don’t wait. Seek help while you are open to seeking help.
If you read this and feel like contacting me, feel free to call me at (626) 233-7198.
– SM