Trauma Therapy for Residents of Monrovia, CA
Serving Monrovia, CA & Nearby Communities: Duarte, Arcadia, Pasadena, & Sierra Madre. Virtual Services available throughout CA
You’ve spent years taking care of everyone else. It’s time to reconnect with yourself.
TRAUMA THERAPY THAT HELPS YOU
When You Feel Lost, Stuck, or Disconnected From Yourself
You've spent years adapting to others, pushing through challenges, or trying to be the person everyone needed you to be. It’s become difficult to know what you truly need. Therapy can help you heal from trauma, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and build a life rooted in self-trust, authenticity, and emotional freedom.
Does this sound familiar?
⟡ You’ve always been the responsible one, and now you’re exhausted.
⟡ You feel stuck between who you were expected to be and who you actually are.
⟡ You’ve been trying to do everything "right" but still don’t feel fulfilled.
⟡ The pain of past experiences and relationships keeps showing up, when you thought you were “over it”.
⟡ You feel guilty when you think about asking for your own needs to be met.
Your experiences make sense, and healing is possible.
Meet Stephanie Harimoto, LMFT
Trauma Therapist near Monrovia, CA
Serving Monrovia, CA & Nearby Communities: Duarte, Arcadia, Pasadena, & Sierra Madre. Virtual Services available throughout CA
Hi! I’m Stephanie. I help adults recover from the impact of past trauma - including religious trauma - so that they can reconnect with their true selves, and create a life rooted in self-trust, emotional safety, and authenticity.
I believe in a world where you no longer have to carry the weight of inherited shame or outdated belief systems. A world where you can feel safe in your body, confident in your choices, and connected to your most authentic self.
Therapy Services
THERAPY FOR TRAUMA & PTSD
Trauma doesn’t just live in the past, it shows up in your body, your relationships, your sense of safety. Together, we’ll work to ease shame and create a life that feels like yours.
THERAPY FOR RELIGIOUS TRAUMA
Burdened by guilt or confusion from leaving your faith community? Religious Trauma Therapy can help the process of trauma recovery. Start your healing journey with us today!
THERAPY FOR ANXIETY
Overwhelmed by constant worry and stress? Tired of people pleasing? Therapy for anxiety is designed to help you manage anxiety symptoms. Find relief today!
EMDR THERAPY
Stuck in the past, unable to embrace the present? EMDR Therapy can help you process and heal from traumatic memories. Take the first step toward freedom and healing now.
LGBTQIA+ THERAPY
Facing challenges in related to your true identity? I provide a LGBTQIA+ affirming environment for self-exploration and growth. Embrace your authentic self with unconditional support.
VIRTUAL THERAPY
Seeking therapy that fits into your busy schedule? Virtual therapy services provide accessible and effective support tailored to your needs. Connect with me online and start your healing journey now!
The Patterns That Helped You Survive May Be Keeping You Stuck
Maybe you learned to be the responsible one, the helper, or the person who never needed anything. These patterns may have helped you navigate difficult situations, but they can also leave you feeling exhausted, disconnected, and unsure of yourself.
Therapy can help you understand these patterns and develop new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Trauma therapy in Monrovia can help with…
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The experiences we have growing up can shape how we relate to ourselves and others.
You may have:
Felt responsible for keeping the peace.
Learned to hide difficult emotions.
Felt like your needs were too much.
Had to become independent before you were ready.
Struggled to feel understood or supported.
Therapy can help you understand these patterns and build a healthier relationship with yourself.
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When your nervous system has spent years feeling overwhelmed, stress can start to feel like your normal.
You may experience:
constant overthinking
difficulty relaxing
feeling like you are always "on"
trouble being present
fear that something will go wrong
Therapy can help you create more calm, safety, and balance.
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Many people learn early that being successful, helpful, or dependable is how they earn acceptance.
You may have:
A hard time resting without guilt.
High expectations for yourself.
Difficulty celebrating your accomplishments.
Fear of disappointing others.
A constant feeling that you should be doing more.
Therapy can help you move beyond achievement-based worth and reconnect with yourself outside of what you accomplish.
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Faith communities can provide connection and belonging, but they can also become sources of fear, shame, or control.
You may have been taught:
Your worth depended on your behavior.
Doubting or questioning was wrong.
Your identity, emotions, or desires were unacceptable.
Love and belonging had conditions.
You had to follow certain expectations to be accepted.
Therapy can help you process these experiences and reconnect with your values, identity, and sense of self.
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Your past experiences can influence the relationships you build today.
You may struggle with:
people pleasing
difficulty saying no
fear of disappointing others
attracting relationships where you overgive
feeling responsible for others' emotions
Therapy can help you build relationships where you can show up as your full self.
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What People Are Saying:
Where is your office?
71 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Driving Directions from Monrovia, CA
⟡ Head west on I-210
⟡ Take exit 31 toward Baldwin Ave
⟡ Continue on N Baldwin Ave
⟡Turn Left on W Sierra Madre Blvd
⟡Your destination will be on the right
GET THE ANSWERS YOU NEED
Frequently Asked Questions.
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My fee for services is $225 per 50-minute session. I have a limited amount of sliding scale slots that will be prioritized for BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ clients. There is no guarantee that any of these will be available at the time you call. Please let me know if you need sliding scale fees during our call. If I cannot accommodate, I am happy to point you in a direction to meet your financial needs.
*If you are a Utah resident, please reach out to me regarding therapy rates!
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I am currently considered to be an out of network mental health provider.
I am happy to provide you a superbill each month to give to your insurance. Please check with your insurance about your out of network mental health benefits - many of my clients are able to get reimbursement from their insurance.
Why you should consider working with an “out of network” therapist:
No limitations on sessions. We can meet for as long as you need without having to worry if insurance will cut us off, or end coverage, which could abruptly end your care.
Allows me to offer you more flexible, personalized, and intentional care.
Helps me keep your information completely confidential, without needing to share diagnosis or notes with insurance companies.
Allows us to avoid surprise billing issues, which can lead to lapses in treatment.
Lets us focus on what’s best for you, not what insurance says is best for you!
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I am so glad that you’re considering giving me a call!
You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation call by clicking HERE!
During our call we will talk about what is leading you to reach out, I will answer any questions you have about the process, and then talk about logistics of scheduling.
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I meet with clients once a week for a 50-minute session.
Research shows that weekly therapy is the most impactful. With this in mind, I ask that you commit to weekly sessions for the first 6 months of therapy to establish care and get the support you deserve. I reserve biweekly therapy appointments for those who are transitioning out of therapy.
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In our first session, we will review intake paperwork together. We will talk about how you are feeling about starting the process, and we will collaborate on what feels important to you. The first few sessions may feel like a bit of story telling to catch me up on your history. I also work intentionally to check in and make sure that our work is still feeling like a good fit for you.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO HEAL ON YOUR OWN!
This all resonates, now what?
Book a free consultation call!
I offer a free 15-minute phone call for you to ask any and all of the questions you may have about getting started. We can spend the time getting to know each other and make sure that you feel comfortable moving forward! You can book a time for your free consultation call directly by clicking here. or by clicking any of the “book” buttons throughout my website!
Schedule your individual session!
Towards the end of our consultation call, we will go over logistics, including finding a time that works for your schedule to meet weekly for our sessions. Meeting weekly allows you to get the support you need for your healing journey.
Begin healing!
In our weekly sessions, using trauma-informed therapy, we will begin to work together to understand the areas that are keeping your stuck in fear, guilt, and shame. Let’s work together to release some of that shame, and deepen your relationship with yourself and others.
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You don't have to keep carrying the weight of your past, your expectations, or everyone else's needs alone. If you're ready to better understand yourself, heal from what you've experienced, and create a life that feels more authentic, reach out.