Helping You Create Genuine Change

Therapy for aDOLESCENTS, Adults and couples in CALIFORNIA

 “Authenticity requires vulnerability, transparency, and integrity”

Welcome to Honest Insight, where we specialize in individual and couples counseling aimed at fostering self-awareness and cultivating healthier relationships both within ourselves and with others. Our services are available in person in Pasadena or virtually throughout California.

Our clients are motivated by a desire to explore how their unique childhood experiences have shaped their present-day adult lives. They seek to enhance their abilities in managing various types of relationships — be it romantic, familial, professional, or social — and to develop the confidence to lead a more meaningful life. We believe it's possible to create a sense of safety, find happiness, and reduce worry. Together, we collaborate to empower you and ensure you feel truly understood. Allow us to assist you on your journey of self-discovery, where you can learn to comprehend, accept, and express your emotions effectively.

For couples, we provide a space where both partners can feel heard and validated as they navigate through current obstacles or communication challenges. Our aim is to help you identify your respective roles, communicate openly and respectfully, and acquire the skills needed to support each other more effectively. Let us guide you towards a deeper understanding and connection within your relationship.

Areas of Treatment

  • Anxiety, Depression, & Low Self-Esteem

    Are you unsure of who you are? Feelings of self-doubt? Overwhelmed and questioning whether you’re living your life on your terms or for others? Awareness is the root of self-esteem. We must understand why we think the way we do and why we act the way we act to fully appreciate ourselves and see the value and importance of positive change.

  • Healing from Trauma

    Trauma comes in many forms and affects individuals in different ways. You may be experiencing feelings of shame and guilt, disconnected and unable to relate to others. You may also have trouble regulating emotions, heightened anxiety and depression. You don’t have to live with the upsurge of emotions. We are here to help.

  • Relationship Distress

    Do you feel lonely or distant from others or your partner? You avoid conflict and hope any problems will just go away? We can help you break out of this negative cycle and work through your fears. We are here to help you form more secure emotional bonds, which can result in stronger relationships and improved communication.

  • Generational Trauma

    Do you wonder how some issues and feelings have been so ingrained into a person or family? Were certain feelings and issues never discussed within your family? Unhealthy relationship boundaries? Family dynamics that make you feel unsafe or invalidated? Let’s work together to understand this pattern of what you were inherently born into and how it has shaped you today.

  • Parenting Challenges

    The demands being placed on a parent can be overwhelming. There are times when you feel you just can’t cope as a parent. The exhaustion, feeling like you’re doing everything wrong, and not only meeting yours, but other’s expectations. You might also feel a loss of identity while you balance being a parent and professional. We can help you learn new ways to cope and rediscover your sense of self.

  • Life Transitions

    Whether you're navigating a career change, a move to a new city, the end of a relationship, or any other major shift, our counseling services are tailored to help you navigate these changes with resilience and clarity. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and insights necessary to embrace the opportunities for growth inherent in life's transitions, empowering you to emerge stronger and more confident as you embark on the next chapter of your journey.

HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

 

The Honest Insight Approach

Our approach to treatment is tailored to you – client-centered. The emphasis is placed on exploring your values and what is important to you. We attempt to create a safe, honest atmosphere in which you can communicate your feelings with certainty that you are being understood.

Our therapists are attachment-based and trauma-informed. They are trained in several modalities including CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Brainspotting. We focus on the client as a whole and work towards gaining deeper insight and building resilience.

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 How can WE support you?

Honest Insight is a safe and inclusive space. We are committed to creating an environment that supports inclusivity and respect of all people regardless of race, color, culture, religion, spiritual practice, sex, age, socioeconomic status, perceived or actual sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, relationship status or configuration, national origin or physical and mental abilities.