Hi, my name is Michelle Ong and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I currently provide in-person psychotherapy in Pasadena. I have experience working in various hospitals, clinics, and community-based mental health settings with children, adults, and families. I have worked with individuals who struggle with severe co-occurring disorders, personality disorders, trauma, grief, stress, relationship/boundary issues, parenting, and more. As an individual who grew up both in Korea and in the U.S., mental health was never an open topic of conversation in my family. I believe learning to invest in yourself is one of the most courageous steps in life. You are worthy to be heard, restored, and to thrive. I seek to advocate for and provide a safe, caring, non-judgemental, and collaborative space for holistic care that can promote deeper healing and growth.

My Specialties

I specialize in unpacking trauma, specifically supporting individuals who have experienced sexual abuse. This may include issues such as low self-esteem, guilt, shame, difficulty setting boundaries, expressing emotions, and more.

My goal is to empower you to uproot any unhealthy patterns of behavior and thought, both conscious and unconscious, and to discover what it means to become your healthier, true self- physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. I utilize various therapeutic approaches, including strength-based and trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and other modalities. We can collaborate and see what works best for you.

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Hi! My name is Mayra Rodriguez, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I provide telehealth psychotherapy for all California residents. I graduated from California State University, Los Angeles with my Master’s in Social work.

As a therapist, I identify as a bilingual and bicultural Latina woman. This aspect of my identity holds great significance in how I approach the therapy room and comprehend your unique narrative. I have excellent verbal communication skills and my multicultural competency and ability to see different perspectives enables me to meet people where they are. I’ve always been there to support those around me in their time of need and consider myself to be a very caring individual.

As a therapist, I believe in a collaborative approach and will work alongside you to uncover your thought processes, managing challenging emotions and life transitions through a strength-based and culturally sensitive approach. My goal is to help you cope and gain understanding of your stressful life events, the impact of trauma, overcome loss, or manage your depression or anxiety. Through the use of DBT and a trauma-focused lens, we will work together to build coping skills to tackle any unhelpful thoughts and emotions to help you feel better to take control of your emotional well-being. I am here to empower you and partner with you throughout your therapy journey.

Hi! My name is Mayra Rodriguez, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I provide te... Read More