Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Therapist in Pasadena, CA
Counseling for All Seasons is a psychotherapy practice founded on principles of anti-oppression, decolonization, and intersectional advocacy. With over two decades of experience, our practice specializes in serving BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and QTBIPOC communities, addressing systemic trauma, grief, depression, and identity-related challenges. Our approach integrates feminist theory, trauma-informed care, and culturally affirming methodologies to foster healing in a space free from judgment or pathologizing narratives.We prioritize client autonomy, emphasizing collaboration and empowerment to help individuals reclaim their narratives and build resilience against societal oppressions. Our services include individual and couples therapy, clinical consultation, and bilingual Spanish counseling, delivered via telehealth across California.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Grief Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Depression Treatment
Counseling for Women
Spanish Counseling
Clinical Consultation
Anti-Oppression Therapy
Telehealth Services
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of experience in trauma-informed therapy
- Specializes in BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities
- Uses decolonized and anti-oppression therapeutic frameworks
- Offers bilingual Spanish counseling services
- Telehealth sessions accessible across California
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized psychotherapy addressing trauma, depression, and identity-related challenges. Utilizes decolonized frameworks to support BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clients in navigating systemic oppression. Sessions foster self-empowerment and resilience through culturally affirming practices tailored to individual needs.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples navigating intergenerational trauma, communication barriers, or identity-related conflicts. Focuses on rebuilding trust and fostering equity within relationships affected by societal oppressions. Sessions emphasize collaborative problem-solving and emotional validation.
Grief Counseling
Compassionate support for individuals coping with bereavement, pet loss, or unexpected deaths. Integrates lived experience with professional expertise to address trauma from chronic illness, suicide, or homicide. Creates safe spaces to process complex emotions without judgment.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized care for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and historical trauma. Combines Internal Family Systems and mindfulness techniques to manage symptoms and reclaim agency. Focuses on healing intergenerational and systemic oppression impacts.
Spanish Counseling
Therapeutic services in Spanish for Latinx clients addressing immigration stress, cultural identity conflicts, and systemic discrimination. Delivers culturally responsive care rooted in lived experience as a daughter of immigrants and Spanish speaker.
People
Melissa Lopez
Therapist, LCSW #25751
Melissa Lopez, LCSW, has over 20 years of experience in trauma-informed therapy. Specializing in BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, she founded Counseling for All Seasons in 2010. Her work integrates anti-oppression frameworks and decolonized healing practices.
Questions
What populations do you specialize in?
We specialize in serving BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, QTBIPOC, and women, with a focus on anti-oppression and decolonized therapeutic approaches.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, we provide telehealth therapy via Zoom for California residents, ensuring accessibility and flexibility for clients.
What are your therapy fees?
Individual sessions cost $200, couples counseling is $250 for 90 minutes, and clinical consultation is $200/hour.
Is sliding scale available?
Sliding scale slots are currently full but check back periodically for availability. Pro bono options may also open occasionally.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Email [email protected] or text 323-841-9950 to inquire about scheduling telehealth therapy or consultation sessions.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept United Healthcare only. All other clients pay out-of-pocket, with superbills provided for potential PPO reimbursement.
