Irene Shakhnis, therapist in Pasadena CA

Therapy in Pasadena & California

You've built a beautiful life.
So why does it still feel like something's missing?

I'm Irene. Life has given me enough perspective to sit with you in yours. I'm here to help you figure it out together.

Let's Talk

You're the one everyone else leans on. But who do you lean on?

You've done everything right, but something still feels off.

You're exhausted from holding it all together.

You want to feel better but don't know where to start.

I'm ready for something different

Life has given me enough perspective to sit with you in yours.

I'm not just a therapist. I'm someone who has navigated the complicated, messy, beautiful terrain of real life. The grief, the transitions, the moments where everything looks fine on the outside but feels anything but on the inside.

That's why I don't just listen. I understand. And together, we'll find a path forward that's genuinely yours.

I'm a Registered Associate MFT based in Pasadena, CA, working with individuals and couples in person and across California via telehealth. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, and EMDR.

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Ways we can work together

You don't have to figure this out alone

Individual Therapy

One-on-one support to work through anxiety, trauma, life transitions, burnout, and the feeling that something just isn't right, even when everything looks fine.

Couples Therapy

Rebuilding connection, improving communication, and creating the relationship you both actually want, not just the one you've settled into.

EMDR

Evidence-based trauma processing using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Effective for trauma, anxiety, and the experiences that still feel stuck.

AnxietyTraumaDepression Relationship IssuesSelf-Esteem BurnoutLife Transitions PerfectionismPeople-Pleasing

Getting started

Simple steps toward feeling like yourself again

01

Fill out a short form

Takes about 3 minutes. Helps us figure out if we're a good fit before we even talk.

02

Free 15-minute call

No pressure. Just a chance to ask questions and get a feel for each other.

03

Start at your pace

In-person in Pasadena or online from wherever you are in California.

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What clients say

"Working with Irene helped me understand myself in ways I never expected. She has a way of meeting you exactly where you are."

Former Client

"I came in feeling completely overwhelmed. Irene helped me find my footing again. I'm so grateful for the work we did together."

Former Client

You don't have to keep holding it all together alone.

Reach out today for a free 15-minute consultation.

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