Meet Us
We look forward to meeting you in person in the Pasadena, CA Playhouse district or online throughout California. In accordance with our model, we encourage interested clients to choose the person who feels like the best fit and contact them directly. If you need any help or support, you can email our admin committee.
Danielle Neddo, Psy D #29486
I’m Danielle Neddo, PsyD a licensed psychologist specializing in emotion regulation, burnout, perfectionism, and self-compassion. I have additional specialty areas working with neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ individuals. In addition to individual therapy, I provide adjunctive DBT skills training and parent coaching support. My work with clients includes a culturally sensitive approach, incorporating cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based interventions such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and self-compassion practices.
Populations: Parents, Teens, Young Adults/Early Career, Adults, Women and Girls, LGBTQ+
Qualifications: Advanced trainings in DBT, Prolonged Exposure, ACT, TF-CBT, TRM, Mindfulness
Email: dneddo@danielleneddopsyd.com
Phone: 626-817-2047
Lidia Garcia, ACSW #100207
Lidia is an ACSW supervised by Greta Durelli, LCSW, who specializes in helping adolecents and adults manage anxiety, performance pressure, build resilience, and strengthen the mind-body connection. Her approach is humanistic and provides a safe environment for clients to express, grow, and feel understood.
Populations: Tweens, Teens, young adulthood. Athletes. Latino populations; Marginalized communities. Women and girls.
Qualifications: Clinical Hypnotherapy; Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy
Email: lidia.garcia.msw@gmail.com
Phone: 626-372-9937
Cristina Lugo, LCSW #71254
I’m Cristina Lugo, a licensed clinical social worker and EMDR Certified Therapist™. I specialize in working with adolescent girls, nonbinary youth, and adults in their 20s and 30s. For the past 15+ years, I’ve been helping young people move through anxiety, trauma, and depression so they can live with more clarity, connection, and confidence. Whether you’re navigating school, relationships, early adulthood, or the weight of past pain- I’ve got you. I offer mostly in-person therapy and use EMDR as an important tool in my work. I also weave in IFS, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and art therapy to support your growth. As a Puerto Rican-American therapist, I approach my work from a decolonizing lens. I also co-lead Thrive Together Tween Group, an in-person therapeutic group for middle school girls and nonbinary youth.
Populations: Girls ages 12-18, 20's and 30's adults, women, nonbinary youth, second generation and multicultural identities
Qualifications: EMDRIA Certified, Certified in Expressive Arts Therapy, informed in IFS, ACT, DBT skills and mindfulness
Email: lcsw@cristinalugo.info
Phone: 626-244-7677
Alexis Paul, PsyD #36295
Hi, I’m Dr. Alexis Paul, a licensed clinical psychologist who provides therapy and DBT skills training for children, teens, young adults, and families. I take a person-centered, holistic approach, and I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can be fully yourself—supported, understood, and empowered to grow.
My work is grounded in evidence-based treatments including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Radically Open-DBT (RO-DBT). I help clients process emotional experiences, build a better understanding of who they are, and teach skills related to emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. I also love incorporating creative approaches like art, music, and play when helpful.
I am passionate about and specialize in providing affirming care for LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults, specifically working with trans youth.I strive to create a therapy space that is culturally responsive, safe, and nonjudgmental. My goal is to help clients balance acceptance and change—so they can feel more confident, connected, and in control of their lives.
Populations: youth, adults
Qualifications: DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, RO-DBT
Email: dr.alexispaul@anchorandbloom.info
Phone: (910) 302-3252
Alex Maddox, LMFT #141737
My name is Alexandra S. Maddox, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT#141737). I work with teens and adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, relational issues and identity exploration. I’m particularly passionate about working with girls and women of Color on issues related to culture, especially in primarily white school and work environments. I also enjoy supporting neurodivergent clients and those with sensory sensitivities. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, but I also incorporate interventions based in mindfulness, trauma-informed therapy and somatic experiencing.
Populations: Teens, Young Adults/College Students, Adults, Women and Girls, BIPOC, LGBTQ+
Qualifications: Advanced training in DBT; training in TF-CBT, Mindfulness
Email: alex@maddoxmindcare.com
Phone: 626-390-0799