Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Counseling Services in South Pasadena
South Pasadena Counseling, founded in 1989, is a trusted provider of therapeutic services dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. Our practice combines clinical expertise with compassionate care, offering personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs. Specializing in relationship therapy, co-parenting support, and stepfamily counseling, we utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Object Relations therapy.Our telehealth services ensure accessibility for clients seeking flexible, high-quality mental health support. With decades of experience in family law mediation and conflict resolution, we empower clients to achieve meaningful, lasting growth while adhering to the highest ethical standards of care.
Services
Individual Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Co-Parenting Classes
Stepfamily Therapy
Decision Counseling
Child Custody Mediation
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of clinical experience in family systems and relationship therapy
- Our telehealth platform provides accessible mental health support across California
- Specialized co-parenting programs developed with court-mandated certification
- Certified in Object Relations therapy and collaborative family law mediation
- Proven success helping stepfamilies navigate complex relational dynamics
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored mental health support for adults and adolescents facing anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Our licensed therapists employ evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and hypnotherapy to address emotional wounds and restrictive beliefs. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and fostering personal growth through a compassionate, client-centered approach.
Co-Parenting Classes
Structured educational programs for separated/divorced parents seeking to improve co-parenting communication. Our CHANNELS of Understanding course includes four 2-hour sessions with practical exercises to reduce conflict and prioritize children's needs. Participants receive a comprehensive workbook and court-certified completion documentation for legal requirements.
Relationship Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples experiencing communication breakdowns or relationship dissatisfaction. We help partners develop active listening skills and conflict resolution strategies while addressing underlying emotional patterns. Sessions focus on rebuilding trust and creating healthier relational dynamics through structured therapeutic interventions.
Stepfamily Therapy
Targeted support for stepfamilies navigating complex relational challenges. Our approach addresses unique dynamics including loyalty conflicts, discipline boundaries, and integration of extended family systems. We provide practical tools to build cohesive family units while acknowledging the distinct needs of stepparents and stepchildren.
Decision Counseling
Time-limited guidance for couples uncertain about relationship continuation. This structured process helps partners explore options with accountability and compassion. We facilitate honest discussions about potential reconciliation efforts or peaceful separation strategies while maintaining focus on mutual respect and child-centered outcomes.
People
Mary Ann Aronsohn
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
With 35+ years of clinical experience since 1989, Mary Ann specializes in relationship therapy, co-parenting support, and stepfamily dynamics. Certified in Object Relations therapy and collaborative family law mediation, she has developed court-recognized co-parenting programs. Her expertise includes guiding clients through complex emotional transitions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Questions
What telehealth services do you offer?
We provide secure video therapy sessions for California residents through encrypted platforms, offering flexible access to all our counseling services including individual therapy, couples counseling, and co-parenting support.
Are your co-parenting classes court-approved?
Yes, our CHANNELS of Understanding program meets court requirements with 8-hour completion certificates provided. The course is specifically designed for high-conflict parents seeking to improve cooperative parenting skills.
How do you handle stepfamily counseling?
Our approach addresses unique stepfamily dynamics through specialized techniques that build trust, establish boundaries, and integrate blended family systems while honoring each member's individual needs and experiences.
What is Decision Counseling?
Decision Counseling helps uncertain couples clarify relationship direction through structured sessions focused on compassionate exploration of reconciliation or separation options without assigning blame.
Do you work with adolescents?
Yes, we provide therapy for teenagers navigating family conflicts, identity issues, or emotional challenges in a supportive environment that encourages open communication and personal growth.
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