Sydney Burkhardt Therapy

Support for Women, Couples, and Families

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Looking for a therapist in Los Angeles or Pasadena? You’ve come to the right place. I provide therapy for women (16+), couples, and families—with options for traditional talk therapy and equine-assisted services (therapy with horses).

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Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply feeling stuck, therapy offers a space to heal, grow, and reconnect with yourself and others.

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Your Go-To Therapist in Pasadena & Greater Los Angeles

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I specialize in:

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• Therapy for Women and Teen Girls (16+)

• Couples Therapy in Los Angeles and Pasadena

• Family Therapy

• Trauma Therapy

• Anxiety and Depression 

• ADHD and Emotional Regulation

• Life Transitions and Women’s Health Concerns

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I work with clients across Los Angeles, including Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, Glendale, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, and the San Gabriel Valley.

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Healing With Horses: Equine-Assisted Services in Pasadena

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Looking for something beyond talk therapy? I also offer equine-assisted services—ground-based therapy with horses that helps individuals, couples, and families explore emotions, build connection, and heal through experiential work.

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No horse experience required—just a willingness to show up and explore.

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What You Can Expect in Therapy

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You’ll find a warm, nonjudgmental space to be your full self. We’ll work together to:

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• Heal from past trauma

• Understand emotions and behavior patterns

• Strengthen your relationships

• Shift negative thinking

• Increase confidence and clarity

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My Approach

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Every client is unique. I draw from evidence-based, trauma-informed methods, including:

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• EMDR

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT/EFIT)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• Mindfulness Practices

• Solution-Focused Therapy

• Expressive Art

• Therapy with horses (commonly referred to as Equine Therapy)

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Therapy in Pasadena and Across Los Angeles – In Person or Online

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Sessions are available in-person in Pasadena or online throughout Los Angeles and California. If you’re in Glendale, Eagle Rock, South Pasadena, Highland Park, or anywhere in the LA area, I’m here to support you.

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Whether you're seeking trauma therapy in Los Angeles, therapy for women in Pasadena, or couples counseling near you, I’m here to help.

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Take the first step and contact me below!