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Parent and Family Therapy
Pasadena

As parents, caregivers, and family members, we navigate life’s complexities together. When we're working collectively and securely, our families have the ability to be the cornerstone of our emotional support; conversely, when there are unresolved challenges and the family is fragmented, the family system can be the source of our anguish. Let’s explore how therapy can enhance family and parent wellbeing. 

Family Therapy in Pasadena & Los Angeles

Reconnect, Communicate, and Grow — Together

Every family faces challenges. Whether you're dealing with conflict, parenting stress, mental health concerns, or feeling disconnected, family therapy offers a path forward.

I provide family therapy and parent support in Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area, helping families improve communication, understand each other more deeply, and build healthier, more connected relationships.

Common Challenges:

  • Frequent arguments or miscommunication

  • Parenting struggles or emotional disconnection

  • Anxiety, depression, or trauma affecting family dynamics

  • Life transitions: divorce, loss, relocation, or aging parents

  • Support for blended families, co-parenting, or teen-parent conflict

In therapy, families learn to express themselves clearly, listen with empathy, and work together as a team.

What to Expect in Family Therapy

Family therapy is a safe, supportive space to:

  • Improve communication and resolve conflict

  • Explore emotions, thoughts, and concerns

  • Strengthen connection and collaboration

  • Navigate difficult situations with more clarity and calm

  • Build trust and emotional safety within the family

Each session is tailored to your family's unique needs, with compassion and care guiding the process.

Support for Parents and Caregivers

Being a parent or caregiver is incredibly rewarding—and often overwhelming. I also work individually with parents to help them:

  • Understand their emotional patterns

  • Build resilience and self-awareness

  • Develop healthy coping skills

  • Set clear boundaries and model emotional regulation

As you care for yourself, you become more equipped to support your family with presence and confidence.

In-Person and Online Therapy Options

Sessions are available in-person in Pasadena and virtually across Los Angeles, including South Pasadena, Glendale, Altadena, Eagle Rock, and surrounding areas.

Take the First Step

If you're looking for a family therapist in Pasadena or family counseling in Los Angeles, I’m here to help. Together, we can create more peace, connection, and support at home.

📞 (213) 599-8453


📧 mftsydney@gmail.com


🗓️ Schedule a Free Consultation

You don’t have to navigate family challenges alone. Let’s work through them—together.

© 2023 Sydney Burkhardt Psychotherapy

Sydney Burkhardt, M.A.,  Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #136229

Supervised by Stacy-Colleen Nameth, LCSW #20894, Tell Your Story Therapy

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