Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Therapy in Pasadena
As a UCLA-trained clinical psychologist with over 26 years of private practice experience in Pasadena, I specialize in helping high-achieving individuals, couples, and families overcome deeply rooted emotional and behavioral challenges. My practice focuses on transforming self-critical thought patterns, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and creative blocks through evidence-based psychotherapy grounded in neuroscience and mind-body integration.Patients learn to replace shame with self-compassion, develop emotional resilience, and improve interpersonal communication. With a master's degree in theology, I also address spiritual concerns that impact mental well-being. My approach combines clinical expertise with personalized care to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety while fostering self-confidence, creativity, and meaningful connections.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Creative Block Resolution
Spiritual Counseling
Parenting Support
Work-Life Balance Coaching
Mind-Body Integration
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- 26 years of specialized experience treating complex emotional patterns in high-achievers
- Evidence-based approach integrating neuroscience and mind-body research
- Master's degree in theology addressing spiritual dimensions of mental health
- Proven success reducing depression/anxiety while building self-compassion
- Specialized techniques for improving couple communication and conflict resolution
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Specialized treatment for adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues. Our evidence-based approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques with neuroscience insights to help patients understand and change destructive thought patterns. Sessions focus on developing emotional regulation skills and building self-compassion through personalized treatment plans.
Couples Therapy
Structured program for couples experiencing communication breakdowns and emotional disconnection. Using proven therapeutic frameworks, we help partners identify destructive interaction patterns and develop healthier communication strategies. Focus areas include conflict resolution, emotional vulnerability, and rebuilding trust through guided sessions.
Mind-Body Integration
Neuroscience-informed treatment combining psychological and physiological approaches. This service addresses how emotional stress manifests physically through techniques that improve body awareness and stress regulation. Patients learn to recognize and manage physical symptoms of anxiety and depression through integrated mind-body practices.
People
Leanne Watt
Clinical Psychologist
UCLA-trained clinical psychologist with 26+ years specializing in treating high-achievers' emotional challenges. Expertise in anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts using evidence-based methods. Holds a theology master's degree for addressing spiritual concerns in therapy.
Questions
What types of issues do you specialize in treating?
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, creative blocks, and spiritual concerns using evidence-based psychotherapy tailored to high-achieving individuals and couples.
How does your neuroscience background enhance therapy?
My neuroscience training helps explain how emotional patterns develop and change, allowing more effective treatment strategies that address both psychological and physiological aspects of mental health.
Do you work with couples experiencing communication problems?
Yes, I help couples identify destructive communication patterns and develop healthier interaction strategies through structured therapy sessions focused on emotional understanding and connection.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended sessions available for intensive treatment needs. Session frequency is determined collaboratively based on individual therapeutic requirements.
