Depth-Oriented Therapy for ADHD, Relationship Trauma, and Self-Worth

Specialized therapy & EMDR in-person in Pasadena & Los Angeles and virtually throughout California.

Depth-Oriented Therapy for ADHD, Trauma, and Self-Worth

I'm Alexa Aversano, a queer-competent, & culturally-affirming Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Pasadena, California, specializing in EMDR, trauma therapy, ADHD in women, self-worth, and recovery from emotionally harmful relationships. I offer in-person therapy in Pasadena and virtual therapy throughout California.

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Looking for individual therapy?

Maybe you...

  • have survived a painful relationship (or several) and still feel like you're carrying them with you.

  • feel like you've spent years becoming who other people needed you to be.

  • are incredibly capable but secretly feel like you're barely holding everything together.

  • keep ending up in relationships where you lose yourself.

  • can't explain why certain situations still affect you so deeply.

  • mask how hard life feels because you're afraid people won't understand.

  • feel disconnected from the version of yourself you want to be.

If you're recognizing yourself here, it may be a sign that it's time for something different. You deserve more than simply getting by. My work focuses on helping people heal at the root so they can move through life with greater freedom and connection

How I help

  • Late diagnosis.
    Masking.
    Burnout.
    Executive functioning.
    Feeling "too much."

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Therapy that goes beyond coping skills

My approach combines EMDR with depth-oriented, integrative psychotherapy, attachment theory, and trauma-informed yoga, somatic and movement practices in a queer-friendly & culturally-affirming (always) space.

Together, we will

  • Create a space where every part of you is welcome.

  • Get curious about the patterns that keep showing up.

  • Untangle what's keeping you stuck.

  • Reconnect with the version of you beneath survival mode.

  • Build a life that actually feels like yours.

  • Find tools that actually fit you.

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Meet Alexa

I'm based in Los Angeles with over nine years of experience in the mental health field. My career began in higher levels of care, where I worked as a counselor, lead therapist, and clinical trainer. In addition to my private practice, I serve as a clinical supervisor, supporting associate therapists as they work toward licensure.

Training in EMDR has expanded the ways I help clients heal from trauma and move through experiences that once felt overwhelming or impossible to shift. One of the greatest privileges of my work is witnessing people reconnect with themselves in ways they never thought were possible.

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Alexa Aversano, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in her Pasadena therapy office.

Start therapy in Pasadena, CA or anywhere in California

I offer in-person therapy in Old Town Pasadena and virtual therapy throughout California.

I also offer a free 15-minute consultation to answer your questions and see if we're a good fit before scheduling an intake session.

My practice is private pay, with a limited number of sliding scale appointments available.

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As a next step, schedule a 10-minute consultation call with me.

We can ensure I’m a good fit for your circumstances, before we decide to work together.

What does getting started with therapy look like? Learn more here.