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Scott Whelan Therapy

Compassionate & Collaborative Psychotherapy, empowering you to live a fulfilling and authentic life

In-Person in Pasadena, and throughout California via Telehealth

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Scott Whelan, AMFT

It is in our nature to live our lives through stories. Often our stories can become overshadowed by the effects of problems in our lives. Trauma, anxiety and difficult life transitions can take you away from what you value most, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck. My goal and passion is to honor all parts of your story, providing a compassionate space for you to heal and re-claim your own agency in life.

The very fact that you are here seeking therapy speaks to your inherent resourcefulness and movement towards hope and change. Through our work together we will balance acceptance and change, connecting the dots between present and past, empowering you to live a fulfilling and authentic life full of possibility.

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Approach

From my perspective, therapy is not about staying stuck in the past. It is about living more fully in the present, rooted and connected to your values and hopes for the future.

So often, the symptoms that are causing us problems or keeping us stuck actually started out as our best attempts to survive and cope. So rather than to judge or “fix” what is “wrong” with you, together we will build compassion and understanding for the ways you have had to adapt. This will make space for you to let go of old patterns that no longer serve you, and to connect with your Self, your relationships and what matters most in your life from a place of authenticity and empowerment.

I partner with each person who consults with me as unique individual. I will collaborate with you and draw from many forms of therapy to best address your goals.

From my perspective, therapy is not about staying stuck in the past.  It is about living more fully in the present, rooted and connected to your values and hopes for the future.  So often, the symptoms causing us problems started out as our best attempts to survive and cope.  So rather than to “fix” what is wrong with you, together we will approach all parts of you with respect and curiosity.

I partner with each person who consults with me as a unique individual and draw from many forms of therapy to best address your goals.  I often support individuals experiencing:

  • Trauma- PTSD

  • Relational Trauma- CPTSD

  • Addiction & Dual Diagnosis

  • Anxiety

  • Life Transitions

  • Issues facing Trans & gender non-conforming individuals

  • Self esteem & Identity

  • Teens & Young Adults

  • Depression

Services

I provide individual, couples, group, child & family therapy. Research has shown the quality of the relationship between client and therapist is the best predictor of positive treatment outcomes. I use a highly integrative approach, tailored and attuned to your unique needs. I have experience and training in the following forms of therapy:

Trauma Informed Therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Parts
Work

Narrative
Therapy

Person Centered Therapy

Music
Therapy

Postmodern & Feminist Therapy

Psychodynamic

Motivational Interviewing

Professional Therapy Services You Can Choose From

In-Person Therapy

Trauma Therapy in Pasadena

Schedule in-person sessions at 595 E. Colorado Blvd, Suite 508, Pasadena CA 91101. A beautiful, historic landmark building in the Playhouse district

Online Therapy

Meet with me from the comfort of your home. I offer online therapy on a secure and confidential platform to clients located anywhere in CA

Make an Appointment

Individual session fee is $200. Payment is accepted via Venmo, Zelle, cash, check or credit card.
I can offer a sliding scale based on income and other factors.
I am able to provide a superbill for insurance reimbursement.