Anxiety Therapy & Couples Therapy in South Pasadena, CA
You may be overthinking, putting pressure on yourself, feeling overwhelmed, or caught in relationship dynamics that don’t seem to change. You can sense that something isn’t working without knowing why certain patterns keep repeating.
We can look at what’s underneath, deepen self-understanding, and create more room for clarity and choice.
I offer in-person anxiety therapy, couples therapy, pregnancy and postpartum support, and therapy for artists and creatives in South Pasadena. My office serves nearby communities including Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Echo Park, and Pasadena, with online therapy available throughout California.
Some of this may feel familiar…
◆ You spend a lot of time thinking things through, but still second-guess yourself or worry that you’re making the wrong decision.
◆ You expect yourself to keep up, get it right, or handle more than feels sustainable.
◆ A transition in your relationships, work, creativity, or family life has left you feeling uncertain about what comes next.
◆ You and your partner get pulled into the same conflicts, misunderstandings, or periods of disconnection.
◆ You can see what’s happening, but still find yourself reacting in ways that are difficult to shift.
◆ It can be hard to slow down, trust yourself, or know what you actually need.
Alexandra Gaty, LCSW
Anxiety & Couples Therapist in South Pasadena, CA
I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, relationship concerns, creative challenges, pregnancy and postpartum. I’m interested in how each person’s experiences and circumstances have contributed to who they are today.
Before becoming a therapist, I was drawn to the arts, philosophy, and meditation as different ways, and even alleyways, into our inner lives. That curiosity is part of what brought me to psychotherapy and still informs my perspective on people and change. We adapt by protecting ourselves, seeking connection, or trying to stay in control. These tendencies often developed for a reason, even when they are no longer needed in the same way.
My approach is holistic and trauma-attuned, rooted in psychodynamic therapy and mindfulness, with an emphasis on flexibility, authenticity, and self-trust.
Therapy Specializations
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Anxiety Therapy
Support with overthinking, self-doubt, overwhelm, and difficulty being present. Explore the fears, expectations, and habits that can reinforce anxiety and make it harder to feel settled.
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Couples Therapy
Improve communication, work through recurring conflict, and strengthen connection in your relationship. Slow down difficult interactions and better understand what each of you needs beneath the surface.
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Therapy for Pregnancy & Postpartum
Navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood. Make room for changes in relationships, priorities, and your sense of self.
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Therapy for Artists & Creatives
Explore creative blocks, perfectionism, comparison, and the challenges of sustaining momentum. Address the uncertainty, vulnerability, and pressure that can come with making and sharing your work.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. I offer in-person therapy in South Pasadena, serving nearby communities including Pasadena, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Atwater Village, Silver Lake, Echo Park, and Northeast Los Angeles. I also offer online therapy throughout California.
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My areas of focus include anxiety therapy, couples therapy, therapy for artists and creatives, and pregnancy and postpartum therapy. I also work with concerns related to life transitions, trauma, identity exploration, and perfectionism.
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Yes. I offer individual therapy for adults as well as couples therapy.
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Visit the contact page to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. We’ll briefly talk about what you’re looking for support with, you can ask any questions you have, and we can decide whether it feels like a good fit. If you’d like to continue, we can find a time for your first session.
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The first session gives us time to talk more fully about what led you to reach out, what's been happening in your life, and your hopes for our work together. I’ll also ask questions to learn more about your history, relationships, and current concerns.
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Therapy sessions are 50 minutes. I typically recommend meeting once a week, particularly when beginning therapy, to establish a consistent rhythm. If weekly sessions are difficult because of finances, scheduling, or other circumstances, we can discuss meeting less frequently.
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You can find my current session fees on my Services page.
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I am an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly. If your insurance plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits, I can provide a superbill for you to submit for possible reimbursement.
What Happens Next
Whether you're considering anxiety therapy, couples therapy, pregnancy and postpartum therapy, or therapy for artists and creatives, here's what getting started looks like:
1. Schedule a Free Consultation
Visit the contact page to request a free 15-minute phone consultation. We’ll briefly talk about what you’re looking for support with, answer any questions you have, and see whether it feels like a good fit.
2. Plan Your First Session
If you’d like to continue, we’ll find a regular appointment time that works for you and confirm your first 50-minute session.
3. Begin Therapy
We’ll use the first few sessions to get a fuller picture of what has been going on and your goals for therapy, then let that guide where we go next.
Ready to Connect?
If you’d like to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation, you can share a little about what you’re looking for on the contact page.