South Pasadena adults, young adults, teens and families can see Blackburn Clinical Services for one-on-one therapy by secure video from anywhere in California, or in person at our office at 12326 Venice Blvd in Mar Vista, about 18 miles from central South Pasadena in a straight line. Psychiatric care and medication management can be arranged. No diagnosis or referral is needed to start. Call (888) 870 7405 or email info@blackburnclinical.com.
Call (888) 870 7405
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Secure video from South Pasadena, or in person in Mar Vista.
Therapy for South Pasadena residents at a glance
- How: video, or our office. We do not have a South Pasadena office.
- How far (straight line): about 18 miles from central South Pasadena to our office in Mar Vista, on the Westside.
- When: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
- Who we see: teens, adults and families; parents can come alone.
- Starting: no diagnosis or referral is needed. Call and we schedule an assessment.
- Psychiatry: psychiatric care and medication management can be arranged. We explain how when you call.
Services for South Pasadena residents
- Individual therapy: one-on-one sessions using CBT, DBT, ACT or EMDR. Brainspotting is offered in our office only.
- Psychiatric care: psychiatric care and medication management can be arranged for South Pasadena clients, with your therapist kept in the loop.
- Teens and families: therapy for teens, family sessions and parent-only sessions. Either parent can consent for a teen. High school seniors who are 18 can be seen too. See online teen therapy for Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley families.
- Career coaching: strengths-based, values-driven coaching that turns clinical insight into practical steps for South Pasadena young adults, people in recovery and anyone stuck. Coaching happens by video or at our Mar Vista office. It can stand alone or pair with therapy.
- Concierge Outpatient Program: a one-on-one alternative to IOP, with no groups. It typically runs 3 to 5 hours a week. Teens typically stay in school, with sessions inside weekday hours. Some Saturday therapy appointments are available.
Starting by video, or getting here from South Pasadena
By video: most South Pasadena clients begin here. You join from a private room at home or at work, on a phone, tablet or computer, from anywhere in California. In a small city where neighbors and school parents cross paths often, meeting from home also keeps your care out of view.
By car: drivers from South Pasadena usually take the SR-110 south into downtown Los Angeles and then the I-10 west; others use the I-210 or SR-134 toward the I-5. Each route crosses central Los Angeles, so try the trip once at the hour you would actually come.
By transit: South Pasadena has a stop on the Metro A Line, which runs into downtown Los Angeles. From downtown, the E Line heads west toward Culver City and Santa Monica, and Metro Line 33 runs along Venice Blvd. It is a long ride, so check Metro maps and schedules first.
South Pasadena: local context and resources
South Pasadena is a small residential city of 26,943 people at the 2020 Census (U.S. Census Bureau, via LA Almanac), set between Pasadena, the Arroyo Seco and northeast Los Angeles. For county mental health services it sits in Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Service Area 3, the San Gabriel Valley, along with Pasadena, Alhambra and San Marino (LA County DMH).
In a city this size, school life is visible all year. For some teens and parents that brings steady academic pressure, worry about college and little room to slow down. For free or low-cost help alongside private therapy, the county’s 24/7 Help Line at (800) 854-7771 and 211 LA County can connect South Pasadena residents with Service Area 3 clinics and programs (LA County DMH).
Who we help in South Pasadena
- Parents of South Pasadena teens facing college admissions stress, a slipping grade or a teen who will not talk. Parent-only sessions let you get guidance first; see support for parents of a struggling teen.
- Adults with anxiety, depression, burnout or relationship strain, including those who commute downtown or work from home in South Pasadena.
- Young adults and college students back in South Pasadena between terms. Leave of absence and return letters are available when clinically appropriate. See therapy for college students.
- People whose substance use and mood are tangled together. See dual diagnosis treatment.
- Families working with a trustee. With written permission, we can update a trustee. Updates cover attendance and general progress only.
In the office or by video: which fits you
Video usually fits South Pasadena residents who want weekly sessions without crossing the county, and parents who join from work between pickups. The Mar Vista office fits anyone who wants Brainspotting, which we offer in the office only, and anyone who simply prefers the room. If you already ride the A Line downtown for work, an occasional office visit may be easier than it sounds. Career coaching works either way, and you can mix formats.
Questions from South Pasadena residents
Do you have an office in South Pasadena?
No. Our only office is at 12326 Venice Blvd in Mar Vista, about 18 miles from central South Pasadena in a straight line. Most South Pasadena clients meet with us by secure video.
Can I reach your office by Metro from South Pasadena?
Yes, though it is a long trip. The A Line runs from South Pasadena into downtown Los Angeles, where you can continue west on the E Line or Metro Line 33. Check Metro schedules before you go.
My teen goes to school in South Pasadena. Can you help?
Yes. We see teens one-on-one. Family and parent-only sessions are available too. Either parent can consent. South Pasadena parents can read our page on online teen therapy for Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley families to see how video sessions work.
Can a South Pasadena resident get psychiatric care through Blackburn?
Psychiatric care and medication management can be arranged for South Pasadena clients and coordinated with your therapist. We explain how when you call.
Is career coaching an option for South Pasadena residents?
Yes. South Pasadena residents can do career coaching by video or at our Mar Vista office, on its own or alongside therapy.
Get started
Call (888) 870 7405
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Email info@blackburnclinical.com or send us a message. Blackburn Clinical Services, 12326 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066. See every area we serve on our Areas We Serve page.
Nearby: see our pages for Pasadena, San Marino and Altadena.
In a crisis: For immediate danger, call 911. Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Los Angeles County’s 24/7 Help Line for Mental Health and Substance Use, (800) 854-7771, also serves South Pasadena residents.
Sources
- LA Almanac: 2020 Census population for cities and unincorporated communities (U.S. Census Bureau data)
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: Service Area 3
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: Get Help (24/7 Help Line, 988, 211)
- LA Metro: system maps and schedules
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline