When holding it all together feels too heavy.

It’s time

Ready to break the cycle of overwhelm?

You’re exhausted. There’s always so much to do, and it never gets done. You spend a lot of your time regretting the past and worrying about the future. Sometimes, it feels like you are always stressed.

Change is Possible

You’re not happy with how you’re coping. 

The things you do to manage your stress aren’t working well anymore (or they are just straight-up bad for you). You’ve tried to “stop stressing out,” and you can’t. You know that you have a tendency to resort to behaviors that you would like to stop (because they ultimately make things worse).

It’s not easy to admit, but you’ve felt pretty “stuck” for a while. You want to feel a sense of meaning and purpose in your life, but you aren’t exactly sure how to get there.

We Can Help

You don’t have to pretend anymore.

We help folx who are tired of pretending everything is fine to step into their authenticity and vitality by offering therapy that teaches them how to live according to their values, connect to and regulate emotions, heal from past hurt, and use evidence-based coping strategies.

Welcome to Thrive and Feel!

We are your Clinical Psychologists in Pasadena, CA.

Ready?

Find that someone who finally “gets” you and can help you create the life you want. Let’s get started today

  • Mary Kate Roohan, Psy.D

    Dr. Mary Kate Roohan (she/her) is a licensed psychologist, drama therapist, and the founder of Thrive and Feel. She is passionate about providing spaces that allow folks to bring in their fullest, wildest, most authentic selves.

  • Lisa Saviñon, M.Ed.

    Lisa (she/her) is a Registered Psychological Associate and EMDR Consultant at Thrive and Feel. She is passionate about trauma healing and weaves EMDR with somatic and polyvagal approaches to create a safe, affirming space for neurodivergent clients and complex trauma survivors.

  • Winnie Cadiz, M.A.

    Winnie (she/her) is a Registered Psychological Associate and EMDR trained therapist at Thrive and Feel. Whether you're navigating life's challenges or personal growth, she's passionate about making therapy inclusive and empowering for everyone.

  • Precious Olaoye

    Precious Olaoye (she/her) is a Neuroscience and Behavior student at the University of Notre Dame. As an intern at Thrive and Feel, she brings a compassionate, research-informed perspective grounded in her desire to promote culturally aware, community-centered care.

  • Lizbeth Cordova Lopez

    Lizbeth (she/her) is a senior at the University of Notre Dame, studying psychology with minors in education, schooling, and society, as well as Italian

Our mission is to help you step into your authenticity and live a life of vitality.

LEARN

We offer therapy that teaches you how to live according to your values, connect to and regulate emotions, heal from past hurt, and use evidence-based coping strategies.

GROW

We will support you in changing your relationship to your internal experiences. Rather than being controlled by a need to escape difficult emotions, thoughts, and memories, you can enjoy the freedom of a life that is driven by your values and purpose instead.

LIVE

We teach practical tools and actionable practices that you can take with you and use in everyday situations. We empower you to be in the driver’s seat and move toward a vital and purposeful life.   

Therapy Types

Dialectial Behavior Therapy(DBT)

Sometimes it can feel like our emotions have gotten the best of us. DBT offers concrete tools to help you navigate big feelings. We focus on building skills (via the DBT skills training modules) for emotion regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and healthy relationships — so you can move through life with more balance, clarity, and confidence.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

The reality is that there are many things in life we cannot control. The good news is that we can choose how we respond to situations outside of our control. ACT helps you step out of the struggle with your thoughts and feelings. In ACT sessions, we practice acceptance, build psychological flexibility, and take values-driven action.

Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprogramming (EDMR)

As many of us know, pain from the past can get stuck, and then surprise us in the present moment. EMDR is a trauma-focused therapy that helps your brain and body process these stuck memories, which ultimately reduces emotional distress. This may sound dramatic, but our clients say that EMDR has literally changed their lives for the better.

Drama Therapy

Sometimes situations are so overwhelming that trying to do “talk therapy just doesn’t cut it. This is where the creative arts therapies come in. Drama therapy invites you to explore the many parts of yourself and your relationships through creativity, movement, role play, and metaphor. This experiential approach allows for safe expression and emotional healing.

Trauma Therapy

Trauma can leave us feeling disconnected, disoriented, and overwhelmed. There are many kinds of trauma—some trauma is loud and obvious, while other trauma can be subtle and chronic. In trauma therapy, we use evidence-based tools and modalities (including EMDR) to support you in working through previous wounds so that you can move forward without being defined by the past.

Couples Sex Therapy

Relationships are hard - this is a reality. Intimacy can feel complicated because humans are complex - attachment and communication styles vary from person to person. In couples sex therapy, we address communication challenges, emotional distance, and intimacy blocks, helping you and your partner(s) reconnect, reignite desire, and strengthen your relationship.

Learn more about our therapeutic approaches

Want to get a head start on healing?

One of the many things you will learn through therapy and assessment is how you want to live your life moving forward. Are you ready to start working on getting aligned with what matters most today?

Download our free values quiz today. This guide will help you figure out if you are on your way to mental wellness through values-based living.