Trauma Therapy in Pasadena, California
Virtual Therapy Services available throughout California & Utah
Shed Shame. Rediscover Authenticity. Come Home to Yourself.
If you feel like:
Your nervous system is stuck in survival mode, even when you’re safe.
You were taught to put others first—now it’s hard to say no without guilt.
That you struggle to trust yourself, like you’re always waiting for someone to tell you what to do.
You are not alone! I’ve been there too.
I am here to help you believe that:
You can heal from your past experiences and regain control over your life.
Putting yourself first is not selfish, and you can set boundaries that allow you to take care of yourself.
You can learn to trust your intuition and instincts again.
Together, we can work toward the healing you deserve.
Done with shrinking yourself to please others?
Tired of feeling like you’re somehow too much and not enough?
Then it’s time to make room for your full, authentic self!
Hi, I’m Stephanie!
Trauma Therapist in Pasadena, CA & virtually throughout California and Utah
I help adults recover from the impact of past trauma - including religious trauma - so that they can reconnect with their true selves, and create a life rooted in self-trust, emotional safety, and authenticity.
Imagine a life that is not controlled by fear, guilt, or shame—you deserve that freedom.
Therapy Services
Trauma doesn’t just live in the past, it shows up in your body, your relationships, your sense of safety. Together, we’ll work to ease shame and create a life that feels like yours.
Therapy for Trauma & PTSD
Burdened by guilt or confusion from leaving your faith community? Religious Trauma Therapy can help the process of trauma recovery. Start your healing journey with us today!
Therapy for Religious Trauma
Overwhelmed by constant worry and stress? Tired of people pleasing? Therapy for anxiety is designed to help you manage anxiety symptoms. Find relief today!
Therapy for Anxiety
Stuck in the past, unable to embrace the present? EMDR Therapy can help you process and heal from traumatic memories. Take the first step toward freedom and healing now.
EMDR Therapy
Facing challenges in accepting your true identity? I provide a LGBTQIA+ affirming environment for self-exploration and growth. Embrace your authentic self with unconditional support.
LGBTQIA+ Therapy
Seeking therapy that fits into your busy schedule? Virtual therapy services provide accessible and effective support tailored to your needs. Connect with me online and start your healing journey now!
Virtual Therapy
Woah, this all resonates. Now what?
I offer a free 15-minute phone call for you to ask any and all of the questions you may have about getting started. We can spend the time getting to know each other and make sure that you feel comfortable moving forward! You can book a time for your free consultation call here. or by clicking any of the “book” buttons throughout my website!
1. Book a free consultation call!
2. Schedule your individual session!
Towards the end of our consultation call, we will go over logistics, including finding a time that works for your schedule to meet weekly for our sessions. Meeting weekly allows you to get the support you need for your healing journey.
3. Begin healing!
In our weekly sessions, using trauma-informed therapy, we will begin to work together to understand the areas that are keeping your stuck in fear, guilt, and shame. Let’s work together to release some of that shame, and deepen your relationship with yourself and others.
Frequently Asked Questions
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My fee for services is $225 per 50-minute session. I have a limited amount of sliding scale slots that will be prioritized for BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ clients. There is no guarantee that any of these will be available at the time you call. Please let me know if you need sliding scale fees during our call. If I cannot accommodate, I am happy to point you in a direction to meet your financial needs.
*If you are a Utah resident, please reach out to me regarding therapy rates!
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I am currently considered to be an out of network mental health provider.
I am happy to provide you a superbill each month to give to your insurance. Please check with your insurance about your out of network mental health benefits - many of my clients are able to get reimbursement from their insurance.
Why you should consider working with an “out of network” therapist:
No limitations on sessions. We can meet for as long as you need without having to worry if insurance will cut us off, or end coverage, which could abruptly end your care.
Allows me to offer you more flexible, personalized, and intentional care.
Helps me keep your information completely confidential, without needing to share diagnosis or notes with insurance companies.
Allows us to avoid surprise billing issues, which can lead to lapses in treatment.
Lets us focus on what’s best for you, not what insurance says is best for you!
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I am so glad that you’re considering giving me a call!
You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation call by clicking HERE!
During our call we will talk about what is leading you to reach out, I will answer any questions you have about the process, and then talk about logistics of scheduling.
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I meet with clients once a week for a 50-minute session.
Research shows that weekly therapy is the most impactful. With this in mind, I ask that you commit to weekly sessions for the first 6 months of therapy to establish care and get the support you deserve. I reserve biweekly therapy appointments for those who are transitioning out of therapy.
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In our first session, we will review intake paperwork together. We will talk about how you are feeling about starting the process, and we will collaborate on what feels important to you. The first few sessions may feel like a bit of story telling to catch me up on your history. I also work intentionally to check in and make sure that our work is still feeling like a good fit for you.