Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Pasadena
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst with nearly three decades of experience dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. My practice in Pasadena, California, focuses on creating a safe, collaborative therapeutic environment tailored to each client's unique needs. Specializing in psychodynamic therapy, couples counseling, and forensic services, I address issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and cross-cultural dynamics.With a deep understanding of academic and intergenerational stressors, I provide personalized care to foster self-awareness, emotional resilience, and lasting personal growth. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my extensive clinical training and dedication to ethical, client-centered care.
Services
Psychodynamic Therapy
Couples Counseling
Psychoanalysis
Asian American Counseling
Family Counseling
Forensic Expert Services
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of clinical expertise in psychodynamic therapy and psychoanalysis.
- Our practice specializes in cross-cultural dynamics and Asian American identity issues.
- We provide forensic psychological expertise in legal cases involving cultural factors.
- Our approach combines academic understanding with practical strategies for life challenges.
- We prioritize collaborative, individualized care tailored to each client's unique needs.
Services
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy explores emotional patterns and life themes to foster self-understanding. This approach addresses depression, anxiety, and relationship issues through weekly sessions tailored to individual needs. The collaborative process helps clients develop healthier coping mechanisms and achieve lasting personal growth.
Couples Counseling
Couples therapy focuses on resolving conflicts and improving intimacy through blame-free communication. Sessions help partners address underlying issues, enhance emotional connection, and develop practical strategies for maintaining healthy relationships. Weekly sessions typically last 55 minutes to an hour.
Psychoanalysis
Contemporary psychoanalysis offers intensive exploration of emotional pain and trauma. Conducted two to four times weekly, this therapy integrates neuroscience and cognitive science to promote self-discovery and long-term psychological transformation through deep therapist-patient collaboration.
Asian American Counseling
Specialized counseling addresses intergenerational and intercultural conflicts affecting Asian Americans. This service helps clients navigate identity issues, family expectations, and racial dynamics through culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches tailored to individual experiences.
Forensic Expert Services
Forensic services include expert witness testimony and psychological assessments for legal cases. I provide professional evaluations and court testimony in civil, criminal, and immigration cases involving cultural factors, working closely with attorneys and courts to address case-specific needs.
People
Kris Yi
Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst
Licensed psychologist with 30+ years of experience specializing in psychodynamic therapy, cross-cultural dynamics, and forensic services. Expertise in treating anxiety, depression, and relationship issues through personalized therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in psychodynamic therapy, psychoanalysis, and couples/family counseling, focusing on self-awareness and emotional healing.
Do you work with Asian American clients?
Yes, I have extensive experience addressing intergenerational and intercultural conflicts specific to Asian American communities.
Are forensic psychological services available?
Yes, I provide expert witness testimony and assessments in legal cases involving cultural and psychological factors.
What are your session fees?
Initial visits range from $300-$450; ongoing therapy sessions start at $300 for individual sessions.
Do you accept insurance?
I operate as an out-of-network provider; payment details and insurance verification are discussed during initial consultation.
