In-Person Therapy in Pasadena, California

We see clients in-person in our offices in Old Town Pasadena

We have clinicians available for appointments every day of the week. Weekday, weeknight, and weekend sessions are available.

Our cozy spaces are thoughtfully designed to feel like a living rooms. They offer lots of natural light, unique art pieces, mid-century decor, and thriving plants. Your place to slow down.

We are located in The Workshops building, built in 1887. This historic building was originally a showroom for a stage coach company. Next it was Hotel Carver with a basement night-club called The Onyx, and later home to The Pasadena Repertory Theater with art studios upstairs. Today it is a quiet office space with a delicious vegan bakery and a pilates studio on the ground floor. The secure building is ADA compliant, with a centrally located elevator.

ADDRESS: 107 S. Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, California 91105.

The building is located on Fair Oaks Ave, between Green St. and Dayton St, just two blocks south of Colorado Ave. It is a short drive from all of the San Gabriel Valley and these nearby areas:

  • Eagle Rock

  • Highland Park

  • South Pasadena

  • Glendale

  • Echo Park

  • Silverlake

  • Los Feliz

  • Atwater Village

  • San Marino

  • Alhambra

  • Monrovia

  • Burbank

  • Sierra Madre

  • Altadena

  • Downtown LA

  • Montrose

PARKING: There are 2-hour metered spaces on Fair Oaks Ave. and Dayton St. and the Schoolhouse parking garage is one block away on Green St. between Fair Oaks Blvd. and Raymond Ave. Garage parking is $1 for the first 2 hours.

Benefits of In-Person Therapy

In-person therapy offers a range of benefits that can enhance the therapeutic process and foster deeper connections between clients and therapists.

Here are some key advantages:

Nonverbal Communication

  • Body Language. Therapists can pick up on subtle nonverbal cues, such as posture, facial expressions, or nervous gestures, which may provide insights into a client’s feelings or concerns.

  • Physical Presence. Being in the same room allows for a sense of immediacy and connection, which can make communication feel more natural and authentic.

Safe and Dedicated Space

  • Neutrality. The therapy room provides a neutral, private, and calming environment free from distractions, creating a sense of safety and focus.

  • Safety. Clients may feel more comfortable expressing themselves in a setting specifically designed for emotional exploration.

Stronger Emotional Connection

  • Building Trust. Sharing a physical space often fosters a deeper bond between therapist and client, which can contribute to trust and therapeutic success.

  • Relationship. Empathy and understanding may feel more tangible and impactful in person.

Fewer Technical Issues

  • Technology. In-person sessions eliminate the risk of internet connectivity problems, glitches, or other technical challenges that can disrupt virtual therapy.

  • Uninterrupted. This ensures smoother conversations.

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In-the-Moment Support

  • Presence. Therapists can respond immediately and effectively to intense emotions or crises that arise during the session.

  • Attunement. Techniques like grounding exercises, role-playing, or guided breathing may feel more impactful when done face-to-face.

Access to Resources

  • Spontaneity. In-person therapy allows for the use of physical tools, such as workbooks, art supplies, or therapeutic games, that can enhance the therapy experience.

  • Proximity. Some therapeutic approaches, such as somatic therapies, body-focused techniques, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), are often more effective in person.

Structured Routine

  • Driving. Traveling to a therapy session creates a routine and intentionality that can contribute to the therapeutic process.

  • Psyche. Stepping out of the home environment can help clients feel more focused and ready to engage in self-reflection.

Greater Privacy for Some Clients

  • Separation. For those who lack privacy at home, in-person therapy ensures conversations are confidential and free from potential eavesdropping.

Community Feeling

  • Belonging. Visiting a therapy practice may provide a sense of being part of a supportive community or network, which can be comforting for some individuals.

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