Career Therapists Available in Pasadena
This page is for people in Pasadena seeking online therapy focused on career issues. Use it to compare therapists who list career concerns as a specialty, and consider their approach, therapeutic modalities, and whether they mention work-related topics like career transitions, job stress, or career identity. All therapists here are licensed in California; a California license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical city is not a barrier. Look at therapist profiles for experience with career-related goals, communication style, and whether their stated preferences fit your needs before reaching out to schedule an initial consultation.
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1. Sharon Bass, LMFT
Collaborative LMFT specializing in life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Career · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
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2. Alexander "Alex" Dannin, LMFT
LMFT guiding relationships and life transitions
Works with Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Coaching · Stress, Anxiety
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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3. Marlo Lewis, LCSW
Licensed LCSW helping clients build emotional wellbeing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Psychodynamic Therapy
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4. Chauncey Chatman, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for adult clients
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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5. Dr. Frederick Smoot, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for relationships and transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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6. Lynn Vinson, LCSW
Experienced LCSW for adult mental health
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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7. Dr. Monica Kelson, CA Psychologist
Experienced California psychologist for stress and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Grief
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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8. Mary Ann Godefroy, LPCC, LPC
Support for change, coping, and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC
MD, LCPC, LPCC therapist helping rewrite life stories
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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10. Menachem Stulberger, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT specializing in relationships and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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11. Dr. Andrea Shirley, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT supporting relationships and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Family · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Narrative Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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12. Dr. Katherine (Kate) Bergam, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Sleeping · Self esteem · Career · ADHD
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13. Gian Sarabia, LMFT
California LMFT offering thoughtful, individualized therapy
Works with Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Bipolar · Depression · Stress, Anxiety
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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14. Nicole Valadao, LCSW
California LCSW focused on stress and LGBTQ+ care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Career · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing
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15. Cheryl Rouse, LMFT
California LMFT helping with stress and grief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Career · Depression
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About career therapy for people in Pasadena
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Pasadena can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
811 therapists match this page, all of whom name career among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Pasadena
Pasadena has a population of about 138,699. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
Can a therapist licensed in California help me with Pasadena-specific workplace laws or local job market questions?
Therapists licensed in California can support your emotional responses to work, career decisions, and stress. They are not a substitute for legal or employment counseling. For Pasadena-specific laws or market data, consult a local employment lawyer, HR professional, or career counselor, and bring relevant information to therapy for help processing decisions and planning next steps.
How do therapists who focus on career help with job transitions and career identity?
Career-focused therapists work on understanding values, strengths, and barriers that affect job choices. They may use approaches like cognitive-behavioral techniques, narrative work, or coaching-style goal setting to address imposter feelings, decision paralysis, and burnout. Expect conversations about practical steps alongside exploration of meaning and identity related to work.
What should I compare on profiles if I want someone who understands Pasadena-area commuting and industry norms?
Compare therapists’ descriptions for experience with urban commuting stress, long commutes, or industries common in the Pasadena area. Look for mentions of work-life balance, stress management, and flexible scheduling. Note communication methods, session length, and whether they reference supporting clients through industry transitions or location-related workplace pressures.
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