Business Details
Trauma-Informed Therapy Services in Pasadena
Anchor Psychotherapy is a client-centered practice dedicated to fostering healing through empathetic, trauma-informed care. Founded on the principle that therapeutic relationships are the cornerstone of effective treatment, we specialize in addressing complex emotional challenges, including trauma, family dynamics, and eating disorders. Our approach integrates evidence-based modalities like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Attachment-Focused Therapy to help clients reclaim agency over their lives. With over two decades of clinical expertise, our founder Bren M. Chasse, LMFT, has developed specialized programs for high-conflict family systems and court-involved cases. We serve individuals, couples, and families across six U.S. states through both in-person and telehealth sessions.Our trauma-informed framework recognizes the profound impact of systemic oppression and cultural expectations on mental health. By prioritizing body autonomy and challenging perfectionist narratives, we guide clients toward holistic healing. Our practice emphasizes safety, empowerment, and authentic connection, creating space for clients to process unresolved experiences and build resilience. We maintain active professional affiliations and regularly contribute to academic and clinical training initiatives. Our commitment to expanding trauma definitions reflects our dedication to inclusive, socially conscious mental healthcare.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Family Therapy
Binge Eating Therapy
EMDR Treatment
Court-Involved Therapy
Highlights and features
- Specialized trauma therapy with EMDR certification and AF-EMDR training
- Proven success with court-involved family reunification cases
- Child-centered approach for ages 0-5 through structural family therapy
- Telehealth services across six U.S. states
- Expanded trauma framework addressing systemic oppression impacts
Associations and certifications
- EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
Services
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Specialized treatment for complex trauma addresses nervous system dysregulation and body-based healing. We help clients reprocess traumatic memories using EMDR and Attachment-Focused techniques while rebuilding safety awareness. Our approach incorporates systemic factors like cultural oppression and intergenerational patterns to create comprehensive healing pathways for lasting recovery.
Binge Eating Therapy
Non-judgmental therapy addresses binge eating's root causes including diet culture trauma and body shaming. We focus on restoring body trust through somatic awareness and dismantling perfectionist narratives that perpetuate disordered eating patterns. Our approach emphasizes self-compassion and reconnecting with natural hunger cues for sustainable recovery.
Family Reunification Therapy
Structured program for high-conflict family systems addresses parental alienation and custody disputes. Using Safe Harbor protocols, we create protected therapeutic spaces while restructuring family communication patterns. Our trauma-informed approach rebuilds trust through boundary establishment and systemic role clarification to restore healthy family functioning.
EMDR Treatment
Certified EMDR therapy accelerates trauma resolution through bilateral stimulation techniques. We specialize in Attachment-Focused EMDR for developmental trauma, helping clients reprocess distressing memories and reduce emotional triggers while strengthening body-mind connection for improved daily functioning.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Specialized treatment for children aged 0-18 addresses developmental trauma and family system impacts. Using play-based and somatic interventions, we help young clients build emotional regulation skills while supporting caregivers in creating nurturing environments that promote healthy attachment and resilience.
People
Bren M. Chasse
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Trauma specialist with 20+ years experience in EMDR, Attachment-Focused Therapy, and family court interventions. Holds advanced training in developmental trauma and structural family systems. Provides clinical services across six U.S. states.
Questions
What therapy modalities do you specialize in?
We specialize in EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment-Focused Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy for trauma and family dynamics.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, we provide telehealth therapy across Arizona, California, Nevada, New York, Texas, and Washington.
How do you approach binge eating treatment?
Our non-judgmental approach focuses on body autonomy, trauma resolution, and dismantling diet culture's harmful effects.
Can you help with court-involved family therapy?
Yes, we specialize in high-conflict divorce cases, parental alienation, and family reunification with court-mandated protocols.
What ages do you treat?
We work with clients of all ages, including specialized treatment for children aged 0-5 years.
Are services covered by insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider; clients receive superbill documentation for potential insurance reimbursement.
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