Find Alignment and Live Authentically with Integrative Psychotherapy .

Taking the first step toward therapy is courageous, especially when life feels out of balance.

The pressure from family, work, and societal expectations can be overwhelming. I’m here to help you rediscover who you truly are and find alignment with your authentic self.

Hi, I’m Vanessa —

Integrative Psychotherapist in Pasadena, CA

I’m a therapist in private practice based in South Pasadena, CA. Using Integrative Psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing Therapy, I help my clients navigate a variety of mental health challenges and difficult life experiences. My commitment is that every client who walks into my office feels seen, understood, and met with authenticity.

Unlike therapists who use a single method, I blend various therapeutic techniques to address your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Integrative therapy is customized to each person, focusing on mind, body, and spirit, while considering the impact of the systems around you. To learn more about the therapeutic orientations I pull from, click here.

What is Integrative Psychotherapy?

My Integrative Approach to Therapy—

When establishing a therapeutic relationship with a new client, I focus on getting a sense of who you are, what your goals are, and what approaches and techniques are best suited for you. An integrative approach to therapy means there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for all clients.

I draw from a variety of clinically grounded frameworks, techniques, and tools to create an individualized, evidence-based treatment plan best suited for your unique personality, interests, and desired outcomes. 

I believe the best therapeutic outcomes are facilitated by incorporating all aspects of the human that you are — mind, body, and spirit.

I work with individuals and couples using an integrative approach to therapy.

New clients come to me with a variety of issues they want to work through. Maybe you’re experiencing similar challenges…

  • You’ve accomplished all the things that were expected of you, but internally you struggle with a nagging fear that you’re somehow not good enough — or conversely — you’re too much

  • Having difficulty navigating the big transitions in life whether it’s stepping into motherhood, balancing family and career obligations, watching your kids go out into the world on their own, or embracing the aging process

  •  The fear of the unknowns in life feel paralyzing 

  • You struggle to find and use your voice — in your career, your family, or your intimate relationships

  • The grief associated with the loss of a loved one, a deeply held dream, or simply the way you thought life was supposed to be feels like it’s consuming you

  • You feel disconnected from your partner, your community, or yourself and don’t know what the invisible barrier is that keeps you from fully engaging


I approach my clients, and the challenges they face, with the spirit of curiosity, collaboration and an open-heart. Whatever you’re going through that has compelled you to seek therapy, you’re not alone. When you work with me, you have a compassionate and understanding ally who is fully present and deeply engaged.


Achieve Your Goals with Integrative Therapy 

If you're ready to address what's not working in your life, I’ll be with you every step of the way. We’ll dive deep, confront fears, and embrace the transformation that leads to a more fulfilled and purposeful life.  

Working through these challenges can be life-changing, allowing you to rediscover joy and meaning. I’ve helped clients transform their lives—finding excitement in motherhood, pursuing their dream careers, and building stronger relationships.

That is what’s possible when you’re willing to do the work, and it’s my honor to walk through it with you.