Business Details
Expert Mental Health Services in Pasadena
At CALA Psychological Services, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care through a team of highly skilled and multilingual professionals. Our clinicians specialize in treating individuals across the lifespan, from adolescents to geriatric adults, with expertise in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, relationship issues, trauma, and chronic pain management. We utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and somatic interventions, tailored to meet each client's unique needs. Our team holds advanced degrees from prestigious institutions and brings extensive experience in community mental health, hospital settings, and private practice. We prioritize cultural competence, advocating for clients' needs while integrating spiritual, socioeconomic, and medical considerations into treatment.Through telehealth services, we expand accessibility to our specialized care. Our clinicians have completed rigorous training at APA-accredited internships and hold leadership roles in clinical supervision and program development. We are committed to fostering personal growth, self-empowerment, and improved quality of life through compassionate, client-centered care. Our administrative team ensures seamless service coordination, while our billing specialists maintain transparency in financial processes. This multidisciplinary approach establishes us as a trusted provider of mental health solutions in Pasadena and beyond.
Services
Psychotherapy
Psychiatry
Psychological Testing
Online Therapy
Group Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized treatment for anxiety, depression, and trauma from licensed clinicians
- Our team provides multilingual services in Spanish, Armenian, and other languages
- Clinicians trained at APA-accredited institutions deliver evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Telehealth options ensure accessible mental health care for remote clients
- Culturally competent care addressing socioeconomic, spiritual, and medical factors
What people say
Culturally competent care
Specialized trauma treatment
Highly qualified staff
Effective therapeutic approaches
Caring professionals
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services provide individualized treatment for mental health concerns through evidence-based approaches. Clinicians address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues using cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and somatic therapies. Sessions create safe spaces for clients to explore challenges and develop coping strategies.
Psychiatry
Psychiatric services combine medication management with holistic treatment planning. Our psychiatrists address conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD through comprehensive evaluations and personalized medication regimens. Treatment integrates lifestyle modifications and mind-body approaches to support long-term mental wellness and symptom management.
Online Therapy
Telehealth therapy removes geographical barriers through secure video sessions. This service accommodates busy schedules and remote clients while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness. Using HIPAA-compliant platforms, clinicians deliver consistent care for anxiety, depression, and life transitions without compromising treatment quality or confidentiality.
Group Therapy
Facilitated group sessions create therapeutic communities for shared experiences and peer support. Participants gain insights through interpersonal dynamics while addressing specific issues like trauma recovery or relationship challenges. Structured programs promote social connection and collective healing under professional guidance.
Psychological Testing
Comprehensive psychological evaluations identify cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns through standardized testing. Services include ADHD assessments, learning disability diagnoses, and giftedness evaluations. These assessments inform treatment planning and educational accommodations, though currently paused for new clients at our Pasadena location.
People
Lilit Ayrapetyan
Co-Founder, Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Ayrapetyan is a bilingual Armenian-speaking psychologist with expertise in geriatric mental health and psychological assessments. She utilizes integrated psychotherapy and coaching approaches to help clients overcome obstacles and find life purpose through evidence-based interventions.
Clara Aparicio
Co-Founder, Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Aparicio specializes in strength-based therapeutic approaches, focusing on cultural and socioeconomic factors affecting mental health. With extensive training in clinical psychology and leadership, she provides bilingual Spanish-speaking therapy services for diverse client populations.
Marquita Stokes
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Stokes offers culturally competent care specializing in trauma, identity development, and pediatric psychology. Her training at Harvard and USC includes adolescent medicine fellowships, combining evidence-based practices with multicultural sensitivity in individual and family therapy sessions.
Jessica Moya
Clinical Social Worker
Ms. Moya brings 12 years of social work experience with expertise in trauma-informed care and LGBTQ+ populations. She utilizes strengths-based approaches to address anxiety, depression, and chronic substance issues while supervising therapeutic programs for diverse client groups.
Wendy Raskey
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Raskey specializes in somatic therapy approaches integrating body-mind connections for treating anxiety and trauma. Her forensic experience and training in dance movement therapy inform holistic treatment plans that combine cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic techniques.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychotherapy, psychiatry, group therapy, and psychological testing for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and chronic pain management.
Do you offer telehealth therapy sessions?
Yes, we offer secure online therapy through HIPAA-compliant platforms for clients who prefer remote sessions or have scheduling constraints.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
All our clinicians are licensed psychologists, social workers, or supervised associates with advanced degrees from accredited institutions like Fuller Seminary and The Chicago School.
What populations do you specialize in?
Our team specializes in treating adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with expertise in LGBTQ+ issues, trauma recovery, and multicultural populations.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Contact our billing department for specific insurance verification and payment options.
