Written by Lindsay Hafer, AMFT

Fall in Pasadena may look a little different from the classic New England version, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of ways to enjoy the season. From picking out pumpkins and exploring fall festivals to Halloween adventures and arts and crafts, here are a few ideas to add to your family's fall bucket list.

Written by Dr. Lauren Cook, PsyD, MMFT, PMH-C

From the outside, you may look like you have everything together. You meet deadlines, show up for the people you love, stay organized, and accomplish what you set out to do. But internally, you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or constantly worried about falling behind.

Written by Heather DePinho, AMFT

Learn how Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection.

Written by Lindsay Hafer, AMFT

Wondering when your child should get their first phone? Learn the signs of phone readiness, healthy boundaries, and therapist-approved tips for parents.

Written by Abigail McMillen, LMFT

Learn how radical acceptance can help you cope with emotional pain, reduce suffering, and foster healing through mindfulness, self-compassion, and DBT skills.

Written by Dr. Lauren Cook, PsyD, MMFT, PMH-C

Learn how cyberchondria, or digital hypochondria, can worsen health anxiety, why it's becoming more common, and how to break the cycle of compulsive symptom checking.

Guest Post Written by Dr. Carissa Gustafson, Psy.D., PMH-C

Many women notice themselves overthinking more during pregnancy. They may feel emotionally “on edge,” constantly worried, unable to relax, or consumed by worst-case scenarios. Sometimes the anxiety feels manageable. Sometimes it feels relentless. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone.

Written by Lindsay Hafer, AMFT

Looking for simple, meaningful ways to spend time with your kids this summer? Whether you’re hoping to get outside, spark creativity, or just break up the long days at home, Pasadena offers so many family-friendly options!

Written by Heather DePinho, AMFT

Have you ever had a memory that felt stuck? Most of our experiences are processed by our brains like files being organized in a cabinet. But sometimes, a traumatic or highly stressful event is so overwhelming that the brain’s filing system crashes. That’s where EMDR comes in.

Written by Dr. Lauren Cook, PsyD, MMFT, PMH-C

If you’ve been feeling like relationships are harder than they used to be, you’re not alone. I definitely see it in my practice all the time with my client in their mid to late twenties. They want a relationship. They’re ready to date. But no one is landing.

Guest Post Written by Dr. Carissa Gustafson, Psy.D., PMH-C

In this post we discuss the essential role of social support in the prevention and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) including Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety.