Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in Pasadena
Westminster Center has been a trusted provider of mental health services in Pasadena, CA for over five decades. Our mission centers on creating a safe, confidential environment where individuals, couples, and families can address emotional challenges and develop practical tools for improved relationships and life satisfaction. With a team of licensed clinicians and pre-licensed professionals, we offer specialized expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship dynamics, and life transitions. Our sliding scale fee structure ensures accessibility, with standard rates 20-30% below regional averages. Located in a converted historic home with eight counseling rooms, we combine professional excellence with community-focused care.Our comprehensive approach integrates evidence-based modalities like cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic techniques, and attachment theory. We maintain rigorous professional standards while prioritizing client comfort through flexible scheduling options and a supportive therapeutic environment. Our clinicians bring decades of collective experience in both individual and group therapy settings. We emphasize client autonomy in treatment decisions while providing expert guidance throughout the therapeutic process. Our commitment to community well-being extends through both in-person and online counseling services.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Grief Counseling
Parenting Support
Online Therapy
Sliding Scale Fees
Mental Health Assessment
Life Transitions Coaching
Highlights and features
- We offer therapy sessions 20-30% below average regional rates
- Our clinicians hold advanced licenses in marriage and family therapy
- Confidential setting with 50+ years of community mental health experience
- Sliding scale fees available with income verification
- Therapists specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored mental health treatment for adults and children addressing anxiety, depression, and life challenges. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based techniques to develop coping strategies and improve emotional well-being through weekly 50-minute sessions. Clients receive personalized treatment plans focusing on specific mental health concerns and personal growth objectives.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for relationship issues including communication problems, trust concerns, and intimacy challenges. Our experienced marriage and family therapists help couples develop healthier interaction patterns through structured weekly sessions. Treatment focuses on improving emotional connection and resolving conflicts using proven therapeutic approaches.
Family Therapy
Systemic approach addressing family dynamics and intergenerational patterns. Sessions help families navigate transitions, improve communication, and resolve conflicts through collaborative therapeutic processes. Our clinicians work with all family members to create positive change and strengthen relationships across different life stages.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized treatment for trauma survivors using evidence-based modalities like EMDR and cognitive processing therapy. Our clinicians help clients process traumatic experiences and develop grounding techniques to manage symptoms. Treatment emphasizes safety, empowerment, and restoring emotional well-being through structured therapeutic interventions.
Grief Counseling
Guided support through the grieving process following significant losses. Therapists help clients navigate emotional pain, adjust to life changes, and develop coping strategies for complicated grief. Sessions provide a safe space to process emotions and find meaningful ways to move forward after loss.
People
Katherine Carter
Director & Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 25 years experience specializing in couples therapy and relationship repair using integrative therapeutic approaches.
Susanna Boyer
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Experienced clinician helping clients with trauma recovery, cross-cultural issues, and mental health concerns using client-centered and mindfulness-based approaches.
Erika Kosterlitzky
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Trauma specialist with expertise in working with foster care families and children through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and family systems approaches.
Judy McCord
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
41-year veteran therapist specializing in life transitions, parenting challenges, and grief counseling using psychodynamic and relational therapies.
Tonie Zwaneveld
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Emerging clinician supporting clients with anxiety, life transitions, and family relationship challenges through cognitive-behavioral and relational life therapies.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and trauma-informed therapy using evidence-based approaches like CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and attachment-based techniques.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Complete our online intake form or call (626) 798-0915 to speak with our scheduling team during business hours.
Are your services confidential?
All therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical professional standards.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not bill insurance directly but can provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
What are your fee options?
Standard rates start at $125 for individual sessions with sliding scale options available based on income verification.
