Therapy for Young Adults & College Students in Pasadena, CA.
For when "adulting" feels overwhelming, and you aren't sure what your next step should be.
The "Best Years of Your Life" Are Actually Really Hard.
Everyone tells you that your 20s are supposed to be fun. But in reality, it often feels like a high-pressure race where everyone else is winning, and you are falling behind. You might be feeling:
The "Failure to Launch": Feeling stuck at home or unable to move forward with your career or independence.
Academic Burnout: Crushing pressure from school (Caltech, PCC, USC, UCLA) and the fear that one bad grade will ruin your future.
Imposter Syndrome: Feeling like a fraud at work or school, waiting for everyone to find out you don't know what you're doing.
Social Anxiety: Struggling to make real connections in a world of dating apps and curated social media feeds.
A Space to Figure It Out (Without Judgment)
At Huntington Psychological Services, we treat you as the expert on your own life. We aren't here to tell you what to do, lecture you, or treat you like a child.
Our therapists provide a confidential, neutral space separate from your parents or professors. We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused strategies to help you:
Quiet the Noise: Stop comparing your "behind-the-scenes" to everyone else's "highlight reel."
Build Autonomy: Develop the confidence to make your own decisions about your career, relationships, and boundaries.
Manage Stress: Practical tools to handle finals week, job interviews, and financial stress without spiraling.
Common Challenges We Solve
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College & Grad School Stress
Managing deadlines, dissertation anxiety, and performance pressure.
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Career Anxiety
"What am I doing with my life?" Navigating job searches and workplace dynamics.
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Independence Issues
Setting healthy boundaries with parents and navigating the move to independence.
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Dating & Relationships
Healthy communication, breakups, and navigating modern dating.
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Identity & Self-Worth
Figuring out who you are, separate from family expectations.
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Substance Use & Habits
Developing a healthier relationship with alcohol, gaming, or social media.
A Note for Parents of Young Adults
Watching your adult child struggle to find their footing is painful. You want to help, but your advice often leads to conflict. Therapy provides a bridge. We offer your young adult the tools they need to build their own resilience and independence.
FAQs
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If you are 18 or older, your therapy is 100% confidential. We cannot share information with your parents (or anyone else) without your written permission, legally.
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Yes. We see many students from local (and non-local) colleges who want more support than their campus counseling center can provide. We offer flexible scheduling to fit around classes.
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Yes. We know you are busy. While there is value to in-person sessions, we offer secure video therapy that you can do from your dorm, apartment, etc. (we get it!).
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We are an out-of-network provider. This allows us to prioritize your privacy and care quality over insurance restrictions. We can provide a "Superbill" for you to submit to your PPO plan for potential reimbursement.
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Your first step is to book a 15-minute complimentary consultation call with a member of our care team. You can schedule your call directly using this link. During this call, we will listen to your needs, answer your questions, and determine if our therapy approach is the right fit for you.
Meet our team
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Dr. Allen Sung
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Dr. Gianna Rinaldi
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Nikka Pisigan-Camarena
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Maurisa Chong
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Remi Hisataka
“The confidence and peace of mind this process gave us is priceless. I can't say enough good things about their work and absolutely recommend them.”
— JESSICA P
Your next step starts here.
Start Your Own Journey.
You don't have to have it all figured out right now. You just need to take the first step. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if our team is the right fit for you.