Hope Matters Institute, LMFT/LCSW
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Pasadena, CA
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
At Hope Matters Institute, I have made it my mission to create a space where clients feel seen, heard, and genuinely supported. This commitment extends to the therapists I choose to work alongside me. I have ensured that every therapist at HMI is not only highly knowledgeable, but also deeply compassionate, intuitive, and committed to providing the level of care that every client deserves. I hold every therapist to the highest standard, working only with those who have the expertise, dedication, and heart to guide clients through true healing and transformation.
Here, therapy is not just about coping—it is about reclaiming your voice, rewriting your story, and stepping into the life you were meant to live.
At Hope Matters Institute, we understand that seeking therapy takes courage, and we’re here to make that step feel supportive and worthwhile. We are a team of compassionate, highly trained therapists providing telehealth counseling to individuals, couples, and families across California. Our work is grounded in evidence-based approaches—such as CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness—while remaining deeply human and personalized to each client’s needs. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, we focus on helping you build insight, resilience, and lasting emotional wellness. At HMI, we believe that healing begins with connection—and through that connection, hope truly matters.
License
License(s)
Education
Saint Martin’s University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$100 - $165Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Out of Network
- Medicaid
- Self-Pay Only
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
- Magellan
- IEHP
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Career
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- LGBTQIA+
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- EMDR
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- Military Families
- Hispanic or Latino
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
- Immigrants
Location
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117 East Colorado Boulevard
Suite 600
Pasadena, CA 91105 US
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Website and social media