Betsy Bowman,Associate Clinical Social Worker

Betsy Bowman,Associate Clinical Social Worker

Telehealth Available
Professions: Clinical Social Worker, Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist
License Status: I'm a therapist practicing under supervision. Supervisor: Kenda Price #107138
Primary Credential: Associate Clinical Social Worker
Telephone: 626-548-2308

Offices

Pasadena, California 91101

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My Approach to Helping

As a therapist, I’m committed to helping you navigate the complexities of healing in a way that feels authentic to you. My approach is grounded in respect for the individual, and a belief that true healing happens when we challenge societal and our own personal narratives.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with people in the eating condition field, and what I’ve seen time and time again is that the people who are struggling often don’t fit into the narrow image we’ve been taught to expect. That’s why I’m deeply committed to supporting those whose pain often goes unnoticed. While eating disorders are an area of focus in my work, I also work with individuals and couples facing a wide range of challenges—whether it’s trauma, perfectionism, body image concerns, identity exploration, codependency, or navigating life’s big transitions.

I use an integrative and humanistic approach to therapy, meaning I combine a deep respect for your individuality with practical tools and therapeutic insights. I believe in seeing you as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms, and creating a space where you can feel truly heard and understood. My approach blends techniques like somatic practices, mindfulness, and behavioral strategies with a strong emphasis on empathy, self-compassion, and personal growth. My goal is to help you build a more compassionate relationship with yourself, release shame, and move forward from a place of clarity where you’re able to meet yourself with kindness.

Along with eating issues, I work closely with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community. I understand the unique struggles that can come with navigating gender identity and expression, and I am committed to providing a space where queer and trans individuals feel truly supported.

In our work together, I am here to listen, understand, and create a safe space. My job is to help you discover and understand what you uncover. There is no correct timeline for growth or healing.

If you’re ready to explore, heal, and grow, I’d love to work with you.

Ages I Work With

  • Children
  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    Individuals struggling with eating conditions
    LGBTQIA+ individuals, including those exploring gender identity and expression
    People navigating body image concerns and self-esteem issues
    Those experiencing trauma and seeking healing from past experiences
    Individuals and couples dealing with perfectionism and high self-expectations
    People exploring their identity and seeking greater self-understanding
    Individuals struggling with codependency and relationship challenges
    Those going through life transitions, such as career changes, major decisions, or shifts in personal identity
    Couples struggling with their relationship, communication, or emotional connection
    Couples navigating challenges with sexual intimacy and seeking a deeper sense of closeness
    Individuals struggling with anger, seeking healthier ways to process and express emotions
    Anyone looking to cultivate self-compassion, release shame, and build a more authentic relationship with themselves

Industries & Communities Served

  • First Responder/Medical Professionals
  • Education
  • LGBTQ+

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Abandonment
  • Abortion / Post Abortion Issues
  • Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
  • Addictions and Compulsions
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Aggression and Violence
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Behaviorism
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image
  • Borderline
  • Breakup
  • Bullying
  • Cancer
  • Career Issues
  • Caregiver Issues / Stress
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Compulsive Spending / Shopping
  • Control Issues
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug and Alcohol Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating and Food Issues
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Exercise Addiction
  • Family Problems
  • Fear
  • Fertility Issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Habits
  • Health / Illness / Medical Issues
  • Helplessness / Victimhood
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Identity Issues
  • Inadequacy
  • Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity (ADHD)
  • Incest
  • Individuation
  • Infidelity / Affair Recovery
  • Irritability
  • Isolation
  • Jealousy
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Narcissism
  • Obsessions and Compulsions (OCD)
  • Oppositional and Defiant Behavior in Children and Teen
  • Physical Abuse
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Power
  • Pre-Marital Counseling
  • Pregnancy and Birthing
  • Rejection
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Seasonal Affective (SAD)
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Love
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexuality / Sex Therapy
  • Shame
  • Social Anxiety / Phobia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
  • Teen violence/dating violence
  • Trust Issues
  • Women's Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness
  • Young Adult Issues
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Types of Therapy

  • Humanistic Psychology (humanism)
  • Integration of different therapy models

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