Specialized Anxiety Therapy for Teens & Adults in Pasadena
Break free from chronic worry, manage panic, and regain a sense of calm with private, evidence-based care tailored to your exact stage of life.
In-person therapy in Pasadena & online therapy throughout CA.
Or call (626) 209-9322
Common Anxiety Challenges We Treat
Chronic Worry & Overthinking
Feeling completely exhausted by a brain that won't turn off, constantly anticipating worst-case scenarios, and struggling to sleep or focus because you are trapped in a loop of "what-ifs."
Panic & Physical Symptoms
Experiencing the terrifying physical weight of anxiety—such as a racing heart, chest tightness, shortness of breath, or sudden panic attacks—that leave you feeling completely out of control of your own body.
Social & Performance Anxiety
Battling an intense fear of judgment from peers or colleagues, dealing with paralyzing perfectionism at school or work, and avoiding social situations. We break these cycles down into distinct, specialized pathways for adolescents via Teen Therapy and for working professionals via Individual Adult Therapy.
Our Approach: Beyond Just "Taking Deep Breaths"
We know that when you are in the middle of an anxiety spiral, someone telling you to "just relax" is the least helpful advice possible. Our clinical team moves beyond basic venting sessions. We utilize evidence-based frameworks, such as structured CBT Therapy (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and physiological nervous system regulation techniques, to help you understand exactly why your brain is hitting the panic button. We provide real-world tools to break the cycle of overthinking, calm physical distress, and build lasting resilience.
Crucially, chronic worry or rigid perfectionism doesn't always exist in a vacuum. Often, a racing mind or persistent academic and workplace overwhelm is heavily exacerbated by an unrecognized attention deficit or cognitive profile. Because we are a comprehensive psychological services practice, your clinician can seamlessly coordinate with our assessment team if your progress stalls. If appropriate, we can loop in specialized ADHD Testing or a broader Learning Disability Evaluation to determine if a structural processing difference is the true root driver of your internal stress.
Proudly Serving Greater Los Angeles & The San Gabriel Valley
Proudly serving Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Glendale, Burbank, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Alhambra, San Gabriel, Rosemead, Monterey Park, El Monte, South El Monte, Temple City, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Duarte, Azusa, Baldwin Park, West Covina, and surrounding communities.
Our Care Team
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Dr. Allen Sung
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Dr. Gianna Rinaldi
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Dr. Sydney Todd
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Remi Hisataka
How to Get Started
Schedule a free call with a member of our dedicated care team. We will listen to your story, understand your specific anxiety concerns, and ensure your therapist is the perfect clinical fit for you.
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Free 15-Min ConsultationMeet with your dedicated anxiety specialist in our private Pasadena office or via secure telehealth. Together, you will map out a clear, actionable treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.
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The Intake SessionGain actionable tools, regular support, and begin the journey toward finding your calm and building resilience.
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Growth & HealingFrequently Asked Questions
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We believe in complete transparency when it comes to the financial investment in your care. Therapy is an active, evidence-based commitment to retraining your nervous system and reclaiming your cognitive peace. Because our clinicians provide highly individualized, unhurried care tailored strictly to your unique symptom presentation, our rates reflect the advanced level of training within our collaborative practice model. You can [click here to view our complete fee schedule] for our current session rates.
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We operate strictly as a private-pay, out-of-network practice. This model ensures your therapeutic process remains entirely confidential, highly flexible, and completely free from the restrictive session limits or arbitrary clinical diagnoses mandated by insurance corporations. If you carry PPO insurance and wish to utilize your out-of-network behavioral health benefits, our care team can gladly provide a monthly, itemized "superbill" complete with standard clinical billing codes to submit to your carrier for potential reimbursement.
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You do not need to be experiencing full-blown, paralyzing panic attacks to deserve professional support. If your day-to-day life is dictated by chronic second-guessing, constant mental exhaustion, a persistent "waiting for the other shoe to drop" feeling, or physical symptoms like a perpetually tight chest, your anxiety is heavily impacting your quality of life. Proactive therapy helps you untangle these cognitive loops before they grow into deeper burnout, providing you with a sustainable baseline of mental clarity.
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While the core evidence-based tools (like CBT) are similar, the delivery is entirely tailored to the patient's developmental stage. For adults, we focus heavily on navigating the complex pressures of independence, career, and relationships. For teens, we focus on building a relaxed, relatable rapport first, using age-appropriate strategies to help them manage academic and social pressures while keeping parents appropriately supported.
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We provide premium flexibility to seamlessly accommodate demanding professional and school schedules. You can choose to meet face-to-face in our quiet, professional suite in Pasadena—complete with the convenience of free, private lot parking—or utilize our secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. Our secure online therapy option is fully available to any teen or adult residing anywhere within the state of California.
Let's Find Your Path Forward
Whether you are ready to get started or just have questions about how we can support you, we are here to help. Book a free 15-min consultation call to get your questions answered, or leave us a message below.