Therapy for Relationships
in South Pasadena
Carter Psychotherapy Collective
South Pasadena + Online Across California
Do you want richer, more abundant, less tumultuous relationships?
Do you feel stuck in a rut when it comes to this part of your life?
We Can Help.
Therapy with us is a place where you can learn more about your patterns and work on trying something new. Through a combination of depth work, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapies, we support you with building relationships that are lasting, meaningful and healthy.
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, and premarital therapy for people who long to have nourishing and stable relationships.
therapy with us can help with:
YES, RELATIONSHIPS ARE FOR YOU*
*even if it’s been rocky in the past.
** yes, that includes you.
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Does it feel like groundhog day in your dating life? Are you sick of getting excited about partners that end up being unavailable or emotionally immature? Do you have trouble with trust or vulnerability? Do you feel like you get “too attached?” We help you explore your relationship history and attachment patterns so you can switch it up and find more peace.
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Do you struggle to get your needs met in a balanced way? Is it hard for you to ask for things or say no? Do you often feel burnt out in the sphere of relationships? We help you explore underlying fears related to boundaries and teach you concrete strategies for figuring out your needs, asking for things, and saying no.
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Are you preparing to break up with someone, or going through a breakup? Our therapists help you explore what’s coming up for you during this time, as well as helping you take care of your mental health while you go through this complex process.
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Are you looking to make new friends in adulthood? It’s not easy, especially in a big city like LA. Our therapists help you brainstorm ways to find friends and support you in healing from any limiting beliefs or social anxiety that may complicate this process.
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We love working with partners in long term relationships who want to increase their capacity for intimacy and vulnerability while also cultivating a healthy sense of independence. We also provide support for partners who are exploring whether or not their relationship is meeting their needs.
P.S. We believe that healthy relationships can come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors.
We are a sex positive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, CNM-informed and kink-informed practice. We also love supporting people looking to have a healthy, long term relationship with one partner. If you are wondering if we have the experience needed to support you, just ask!
NO MATTER WHAT…
Our therapists all prioritize a strong, steady therapeutic relationship and believe in the importance of attuned listening, compassion and insight. We are trained in multiple styles that help us facilitate deep exploration of your inner world, as well as allow us to be able to offer concrete strategies for beginning to have new experiences in your life.
If you are wondering if we are open to working with you and your unique constellation of experiences, please contact us to chat about what you need and which of our therapists could be a good fit.
Therapy that honors your complexity.
Therapy is available in person in our office in South Pasadena, or over video, using a free, HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.
We are LGBTQIA+ affirming and experienced in supporting clients around the intersection of mental health and body image with issues related to faith and spirituality, sexuality, gender, and race.