Find a Therapist in Covina, CA

As a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), I specialize in the treatment of anxiety using multiple approaches to recovery.

Through a collaborative and empathetic process, I help clients face their personal and professional challenges with an eclectic approach. Drawing upon decades of education and direct experience, I offer interventions, techniques, and practical tools that are based in psychodynamic theory, neuroscience, and innovation. With a focus on mindfulness and intentional living, I assist people with gaining a thorough understanding of their reactions to stressors and developing practices that support healthy shifts in perspective, communication, and behavior. By enabling people to separate their past from their present, they can free themselves from patterns that are no longer serving them. Additionally, when people's levels of anxiety, depression, and overall emotional discomfort decrease, opportunities are created for peace, happiness, and success.

My client-centered and reality-based approach is reflective of my interpersonal style which embraces humor, candor, and relatability. My goal is always to help each person achieve the goals they've identified for themselves. Sometimes people come in unhappy and dissatisfied with their lives but can't articulate what's "wrong". In those cases, we work together to get to the root of their troubles so our goals for therapy can become clearer and we can work towards real solutions. I affirm everyone's ability to change his or her life in a positive way. By utilizing a few time-tested treatment models and integrating them according to each persons' needs, we can find a rhythm and process that really works. Motivation, support, guidance, compassion, honesty, and empowerment are things people can expect to receive from me in the therapeutic process because those are the things I would want for myself!

As a multiracial cis woman, I am passionate about creating safe and brave spaces for healing. I view therapy as not only a space to unpack traumas and struggles but also to identify strengths and resources. We all deserve a sense of security, protection, and comfort, while also having the courage to speak honestly and critically about experiences and injustices. I aim to help clients gain the tools and confidence to evaluate their lives honestly, critically, and with greater awareness. In my work, I take a systemic approach to therapy, recognizing that the relationships and systems individuals engage with—family, community, and society—greatly impact their well-being. This perspective allows me to consider each client holistically, understanding their unique backgrounds, experiences, and intersecting identities. I also draw from humanistic and experiential approaches to therapy, which emphasize personal growth, self-awareness, and the richness of lived experiences. However, I acknowledge there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing, which is why I’m here to help you find your path forward, in a way that feels right for you. I believe that every individual is the expert in their own life. Often, the answers we seek are already within us, waiting to be discovered. My role as a therapist is to support you in attuning to your needs, discovering your insights, and leveraging your strengths to navigate life's challenges.

Trauma-informed, Attachment Theory based couples counseling and sex therapy, located in Old Town Pasadena.

Hello, my name is Romina Schnelle, and I’m an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapist and Licensed Marriage and (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)) in California. If you’re here, you might be feeling overwhelmed by grief, anxiety, trauma, or the daily challenges of navigating life. I want you to know that you’re not alone, and I’m here to support you. You may be seeking therapy because you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or not yourself. Perhaps you’ve been struggling with past trauma, grief, anxiety, or low self-esteem, and it feels like no matter what you do, you can’t seem to break free from these patterns. You might also be grappling with issues related to your cultural identity, or feeling the weight of societal expectations as a first-generation individual. Or maybe you’re looking for a safe space where you can fully be yourself as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Whatever your reason, it’s valid, and asking for help is okay. My approach to therapy is rooted in my personal experiences and professional training. I’m passionate about using EMDR therapy to help you process and heal from trauma and emotional pain. EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps your brain reprocess distressing memories, so you can heal from the inside out. Here’s how we can work together: From the very first session, I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you feel safe sharing your story. Your comfort and trust are essential to the healing process. I will take the time to understand your unique experiences, challenges, and goals. Whether you’re dealing with the effects of trauma, working through limiting self-beliefs, or seeking a deeper understanding of your identity, we’ll work at your pace and focus on what matters most to you. EMDR is not a one-size-fits-all approach. I will tailor our work to suit your needs, using techniques and strategies that resonate with you. We’ll work together to identify and target the memories and beliefs holding you back. My goal is to empower you with the tools and insights you need to navigate life’s challenges more effectively. We will work on developing coping strategies, enhancing your self-awareness, and building resilience, so you can confidently move forward. Healing is a journey, and I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way. Whether you’re seeking to overcome trauma, manage anxiety, or simply find more peace and balance in your life, I’m committed to supporting you with compassion, understanding, and professional expertise. If you’re ready to take the next step in your healing journey, I invite you to reach out for an intake. We can discuss your goals in depth and how we might work together to create the positive changes you desire. You don’t have to face this journey alone; I’m here to support you.

If you have difficulties in your relationship, now is the time to restore and to heal it. Whether it is your spouse, your partner, your friend, your adult child or your parent - make the first step toward closeness, understanding, and connection. Join me as we will journey together from frustration, isolation, and despair to love, care and safety utilizing the evidence-based Emotionally Focused Therapy process for relationship distress recovery. Don't spend another day wondering if your relationship can be better. Yes, it can! You can be happier, you can feel safe and you can be closely connected to the person you love. If you are looking for a warm, caring and engaged therapist, you came to the right place. Be heard, be understood and be safe as I help you to navigate through a difficult world of relationships, love, support, and care. Your wellbeing is of outermost importance to me.

In therapy, we develop the capacity to pause, step out of the stress and burnout of living on autopilot, and explore the particular ways you struggle: self-defeating patterns, cyclical fights, limiting beliefs, self-protective behaviors that cause disconnection in your relationships, stress, anxiety, and depression. Therapy is a safe place that allows you to dive in, to approach old wounds and fresh hurts with a trusted human companion and the tools for healing. The success of therapy begins with the relationship between therapist and client. Book a free consultation with me so you can get a better sense of me and how we connect. Looking forward to it!

I have been using the Gottman Method in couples therapy to successfully transform romantic relationships for 11+ years. This method is based on extensive research on what tools "master couples" use to have successful relationships. I have seen this method turn around relationships again and again, even when the couple had lost all hope for a better future. I will ask you to work hard to achieve this success, but I will be there every step of the way to support you. I know taking this step can seem scary, but your relationship is worth it! I also work with individual clients. I strive to listen deeply, point out destructive patterns with objectivity, and support my clients unconditionally in discovering their true self. I help them listen to that empathic voice inside that challenges them to make change despite outdated coping mechanisms from their upbringing and life experiences. I endeavor to be insightful, nonjudgmental and creative. By using a gentle sense of humor and a supportive, caring style I am able to challenge my clients to achieve the goals they set for themselves.

I believe that the client is the expert in his or her own life, however, it is frustrating to go to a therapist who continually asks "how does that make you feel?" I care about how you feel, but more importantly, I want to know what you are doing about it. I believe that finding a solution is more important than focussing on the problem. In addition to traditional therapy, I also offer psychological testing for those who are interested in psychometric evaluations of intelligence and personality. I also provide a number of screening instruments to discern a more global diagnostic picture. Therapy can be eye opening and exciting, but having a full psychological profile done is mind blowing!

As a Narrative Therapist and Couples Counselor, I draw on my background in the arts to help clients achieve creative and empowering change. I have decades of experience helping couples, individuals, and families live new fulfilling life stories.

IN PERSON, phone & video sessions available. Specialize in: Relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction, trauma, life transitions, and abuse (domestic, childhood & sexual). Finding a new perspective on life..... HAPPINESS...What is happiness? At times, despite all your efforts, it may seem like things do not work out the way we have intended. Life is not always easy. We all face struggles every day. As a counselor, my goal is to help you reach the level of happiness YOU deserve! There may become a time when just going through the motions of everyday life, just does not work anymore. Happiness is out there, but grasping it has not been possible. Achieving the happiness you deserve, is one of my primary goals as a counselor.