Christian psychotherapists, psychologists and counselors ready to help at La Vie's locations in Pasadena and Santa Monica and via telehealth. For an immediate appointment call us at (800) 483-9591. La Vie is implementing the guidelines issued by the CDC for the protection, health, and well-being of our clients and staff.
We are also following the recommendations of state and local health officials. Since La Vie is considered an essential business as a mental health provider, we are open and seeing clients. La Vie is seeing as many new clients as possible via telehealth, serving them via phone and/or video conferencing.
We are also following the recommendations of state and local health officials. Since La Vie is considered an essential business as a mental health provider, we are open and seeing clients. La Vie is seeing as many new clients as possible via telehealth, serving them via phone and/or video conferencing.
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D. | Executive Director Phone: (800) 483-9591 ext. Clint Daniels, Psy. Jennie Yearian, M.S. | Director of Operations Phone: (800) 483-9591 ext. Or you may call (800) 483-9591 to speak with our appointment coordinator.
La Vie's story began in 1980 at Fuller Theological Seminary (FTS) in Pasadena, when Dr. Walter Becker, a professor in the Marriage and Family training program, shared his dream of founding a Christian counseling center anchored in this philosophy.Even before that, Walter and his wife, Fran, had been exploring the concept of forming a Christian community where the Beckers, Mark Baker, Dick and Nancy Savidge, would live together in a large home.
La Vie's story began in 1980 at Fuller Theological Seminary (FTS) in Pasadena, when Dr. Walter Becker, a professor in the Marriage and Family training program, shared his dream of founding a Christian counseling center anchored in this philosophy.Even before that, Walter and his wife, Fran, had been exploring the concept of forming a Christian community where the Beckers, Mark Baker, Dick and Nancy Savidge, would live together in a large home.
La Vie Counseling Center is a non-profit corporation established to serve the community by providing counseling, education, and training. La Vie seeks to offer the best from the psychological sciences in an effort to treat the whole person: body, mind, spirit, and relationships.
While we welcome clients of all faith backgrounds and practices, we are uniquely qualified to offer Christian clients a sophisticated integration of spiritual and emotional issues.We train both pre- and post-doctoral Psychological Assistants, MFTs and Professional Counselors at both the practicum (pre-degree or trainee) and registered intern/associate level.
While we welcome clients of all faith backgrounds and practices, we are uniquely qualified to offer Christian clients a sophisticated integration of spiritual and emotional issues.We train both pre- and post-doctoral Psychological Assistants, MFTs and Professional Counselors at both the practicum (pre-degree or trainee) and registered intern/associate level.
If you are interested in our professional services or need more information about La Vie, please contact us by phone or the online appointment request form and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you! To contact a La Vie therapist, please consult the La Vie therapist directory for phone numbers and email addresses.
All our therapists at La Vie are licensed in the State of California, or in advanced professional training to receive their licenses. How we differ from other licensed therapists is that our focus is on the care of the whole person, body, mind, soul and spirit which derives its roots from the timeless wisdom found in the Bible.
Help us in the fight for good mental health in our community! La Vie Counseling Center's ministry to those in need is dependent upon the generosity of those who contribute. La Vie is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and all donations to La Vie are tax-deductible. By giving generously to support La Vie you help subsidize the cost of therapy for those who cannot afford the full cost of counseling.
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Stacy L.
Feb 05, 2020
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Over the years, I've had some individual and marital counseling. Recently, I was dealing with some new unexpected issues and sought out counseling, but I felt the La Vie counselor provided the least helpful counseling session I've ever received. I felt there was no input, insight, or even reflective or empathetic listening from the counselor. It made me realize (and appreciate) that previously I've had some really skilled counselors and it made it obvious this was NOT a good fit.
The counselor seemed inexperienced, full of cliches, and it felt like the counselor was going from
The counselor seemed inexperienced, full of cliches, and it felt like the counselor was going from
Christina S.
Mar 20, 2019
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Phillip M.
Nov 15, 2018
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I honestly have always felt that Therapy was for "those people" that "needed" it. Never did I feel I was someone who could benefit from it, and I was incredibly wrong. Weekly my heart feels seen and heard, my self identity built stronger and stronger brick by brick, and the weight of past griefs slowly and delicately laid down one at a time.
Take your time when picking a therapist, because relationship is so important. You want to feel safe, cared for, and like you can "vibe" with whoever is going to listen to your heaviest concerns. I found that, and I know
Take your time when picking a therapist, because relationship is so important. You want to feel safe, cared for, and like you can "vibe" with whoever is going to listen to your heaviest concerns. I found that, and I know
Mad T.
Sep 21, 2018
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Ok this sadly is about Jennifer. I am not a fan of talking to strangers regarding my personal life. I took a risk, made an appt. For me trust was a huge thing. I initially trusted her at first.
Towards the end before I left she said & I quote, " your tears outside therapy are fake." My thought was what the hell.
Just because I don't cry in front of my therapist doesn't make me fake. There's not a fake bone in my body.
This is to the owner, warn Jennifer that just because she graduated from a Christian college & claims to be a Christian does not allow her to
Towards the end before I left she said & I quote, " your tears outside therapy are fake." My thought was what the hell.
Just because I don't cry in front of my therapist doesn't make me fake. There's not a fake bone in my body.
This is to the owner, warn Jennifer that just because she graduated from a Christian college & claims to be a Christian does not allow her to
Ingrid M.
Jun 03, 2018
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To start off and be fair to the other counselors in this office - we only have experience with one of the counselors here and he is dreadful. If Yelp provided an opportunity to gives "Zero" stars, I'd do just that in this particular case.
We saw our counselor for 3-4 months on a weekly basis. Looking back, we should have realized sooner what a waste of time, money and energy he ended up being.
Neither of us are well-versed in the areas of therapy but we were feeling stagnant in our relationship and thought it might be a good idea to see a "professional" upon a recommendation
We saw our counselor for 3-4 months on a weekly basis. Looking back, we should have realized sooner what a waste of time, money and energy he ended up being.
Neither of us are well-versed in the areas of therapy but we were feeling stagnant in our relationship and thought it might be a good idea to see a "professional" upon a recommendation
Carissa G.
Jun 02, 2018
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I put a lot of trust and was broken after losing my dad, and both Grandma's this year (past month). I was told by Jennifer that I was too much and a burden. I will never seek help or trust again. Instead, I'll take the easy way out since she told me no there cared and I had no worth. I was starting to make progress and then as soon as both my grandma's passed in the same month, it got to hard for her and it left me with another loss and no one to reach out to. After being told I was hated, I just started seeing how much of a burden I really am to life. I tested and was hurt. Now
Mimi C.
Jun 02, 2010
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Before ya'll think I've gone bonkers and needed help (well, I suppose that's okay too) - our pastor recommended this place for our pre-marital counseling.
Our counselor was Joanne Weidman - and she's an interesting breed of counselor because she works with a lot of entertainment folks. So, it's never a dull moment with her.
Very amiable lady and extremely insightful. My fiance and I would be speaking and she'd pick up on our quirks and interactions extremely quickly (I'd completely pass out if all I did was talk).
What I loved the best was that she was able
Our counselor was Joanne Weidman - and she's an interesting breed of counselor because she works with a lot of entertainment folks. So, it's never a dull moment with her.
Very amiable lady and extremely insightful. My fiance and I would be speaking and she'd pick up on our quirks and interactions extremely quickly (I'd completely pass out if all I did was talk).
What I loved the best was that she was able
