Therapy for Teens and Adults near Alhambra | Counselor Cristina Lugo
Looking for therapy near Alhambra can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I provide trauma-informed, creative, and culturally responsive care for teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity challenges. With over 14 years of experience, I have created a safe, inclusive space where real healing and growth can happen.
How it works
Book an intro call
Our first call is simply a chance to connect. You’ll have space to share what feels most important while I listen carefully and ask questions to better understand your world. There’s no pressure to dive into everything at once. The focus is on creating comfort and safety.
Personalized, one-on-one sessions
Each person brings unique experiences and goals. Therapy with me is flexible and tailored. We'll create a plan that reflects your current needs and can shift as your life changes. My goal is to keep the process aligned with what matters most to you.
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques
I use a mix of approaches, blending EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic practices with creative methods like art and reflection. This combination gives you practical tools for anxiety, depression, or trauma, while also helping you connect with your inner strengths and creativity.
Explore my therapy services and specializations
Individual Therapy for Teens and Adults
LEARN MOREA confidential space to drop the mask and speak honestly about what’s weighing you down. Together, we’ll sort through stress, identity struggles, and old wounds while building strategies that leave you feeling lighter and more balanced day to day.
Group Therapy for Teens
LEARN MOREImagine a circle where you’re not “the only one.” In group therapy, teens connect with peers who get it. Through guided conversations and creative tools, you’ll find belonging, reduce isolation, and realize you’re not alone in what you’re carrying.
EMDR Therapist
LEARN MORETrauma doesn’t disappear just because time has passed. EMDR helps the brain finally reprocess painful memories so they loosen their grip. With this structured approach, you’ll find relief, resilience, and the freedom to live more fully in the present.
Anxiety Therapy
LEARN MOREWhen your mind feels like it has twenty tabs open at once, therapy can help close the noise. We’ll uncover triggers, practice calming techniques, and develop healthier coping tools so you can breathe easier and feel more grounded.
Therapy for Teenage Depression
LEARN MOREDepression can make everything feel heavy, even moments that “should” feel good. In therapy, teens get a safe space to put words to their pain, learn tools that bring small sparks of relief, and start finding their way back to joy and energy.
Academic Burnout
LEARN MORESchool pressure can feel like a treadmill you can’t step off of. Therapy helps you slow down, set healthier expectations, and recover the motivation and balance you need—not just to keep going, but to feel good while doing it.Depression can make everything feel heavy, even moments that “should” feel good. In therapy, teens get a safe space to put words to their pain, learn tools that bring small sparks of relief, and start finding their way back to joy and energy.
Post-Grad Depression
LEARN MOREGraduating should feel like freedom, but sometimes it brings confusion, pressure, and doubt. Therapy offers space to process what’s next, rediscover confidence, and create a future that feels authentic, not just expected.
Teenage Trauma
LEARN MORECarrying past trauma can feel like hauling an invisible backpack full of bricks. Therapy gives teens a safe way to unload those experiences, reduce triggers, and rebuild trust in themselves and others so they feel stronger moving forward.
I serve teens and adults near Alhambra
I work with clients from Alhambra and surrounding areas including Pasadena and Northeast LA. Whether you’re a student facing school pressures, a young adult navigating identity, or a parent supporting your teen, therapy can give you tools to feel steadier and more supported. My office is located in Pasadena, just about 15 minutes by car from Alhambra, making it convenient if you live nearby. I also provide virtual sessions for those who prefer meeting online or can’t always commute.
Hello, I am Cristina Lugo | Therapist for Teens and Adults near Alhambra
I work with clients from Alhambra and surrounding areas including Pasadena and Northeast LA. Whether you’re a student facing school pressures, a young adult navigating identity, or a parent supporting your teen, therapy can give you tools to feel steadier and more supported. My office is located in Pasadena, just about 15 minutes by car from Alhambra, making it convenient if you live nearby. I also provide virtual sessions for those who prefer meeting online or can’t always commute.
FAQ about my counseling services
What is the best type of therapy for young adults and teenagers?
There is no single “best” therapy. The right approach depends on each person’s life stage, identity, and emotional needs. EMDR, mindfulness, ACT, and creative therapies are all effective when tailored to the individual.
Do you offer therapy in person? What about virtual? Which one is better?
I prefer in-person sessions because the connection feels richer. My Pasadena office is only about 15 minutes from Alhambra, making it easy to come in. I also provide virtual therapy when it’s more convenient. Both can be effective, and sometimes we combine them depending on your needs.
Do you take insurance?
I am considered out-of-network. If you have PPO coverage, you may be reimbursed for part of your fee. I provide superbills each month so you can submit for reimbursement.
What is your cancellation policy?
I require at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel without charge. If we cannot reschedule in the same week, the full session fee applies.
Can we start out therapy every-other-week?
Starting weekly is recommended to build momentum and trust. Later, once you feel more grounded, we can move to biweekly sessions as maintenance.