Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in South Pasadena
South Pasadena Counseling has been dedicated to providing compassionate mental health services since 1989. Our practice specializes in individualized therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating complex emotional and relational challenges. With expertise in Object Relations therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and hypnotherapy, we help clients address anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Our founder, Mary Ann Aronsohn, brings decades of experience in co-parenting mediation and stepfamily dynamics, offering tailored solutions for high-conflict separations and blended families.We prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their unique needs and develop authentic, values-driven lives. Telehealth services ensure accessibility for clients seeking flexible, modern therapeutic support.
Services
Individual Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Co-Parenting Classes
Stepfamily Therapy
Decision Counseling
Child Custody Mediation
Hypnotherapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of clinical experience in mental health therapy.
- Our practice combines Object Relations therapy with cognitive-behavioral techniques.
- Specialized expertise in co-parenting mediation and stepfamily dynamics.
- Telehealth services provide accessible, flexible counseling options.
- Founder Mary Ann Aronsohn is listed on the LA Superior Court's therapist directory.
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy addresses anxiety, depression, and life transitions through personalized treatment plans. We help clients explore emotional wounds and restrictive beliefs in a supportive environment. Our approach combines clinical expertise with compassionate guidance to foster authentic self-development.
Co-Parenting Classes
CHANNELS of Understanding teaches cooperative parenting skills for high-conflict separations. This four-session course helps parents establish new behavioral patterns through structured practice. Participants receive a comprehensive workbook and court-certified completion documentation.
Relationship Counseling
Relationship therapy focuses on restoring communication and resolving conflicts between partners. We address drifting connections and recurring disputes through evidence-based interventions. Sessions emphasize active listening and collaborative problem-solving techniques tailored to each couple's needs.
Stepfamily Therapy
Specialized therapy addresses the unique challenges of stepfamily dynamics. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience, we help navigate complex relationships. Our approach includes educational resources and practical strategies for building cohesive family units.
Decision Counseling
Decision Counseling provides structured guidance for couples uncertain about their relationship future. This time-limited process helps partners explore options with accountability. It facilitates peaceful decision-making whether choosing reconciliation or separation pathways.
People
Mary Ann Aronsohn
Marriage and Family Counselor
Licensed since 1989, Mary Ann specializes in relationship therapy, co-parenting mediation, and stepfamily dynamics. She combines Object Relations therapy with cognitive-behavioral techniques to address anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Her expertise includes court-mandated parenting education programs.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We utilize Object Relations therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and hypnotherapy tailored to individual client needs.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, all counseling services are available through secure telehealth platforms for client convenience.
What is Decision Counseling?
Decision Counseling helps couples clarify whether to work on their relationship or separate, with structured, time-limited guidance.
Are co-parenting classes available?
Yes, we offer CHANNELS of Understanding, a four-session co-parenting course for high-conflict separations.
Do you work with stepfamilies?
Yes, we specialize in stepfamily dynamics with both clinical expertise and personal lived experience.
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