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Therapy near me | Pasadena, CA

Somatic Therapy / Trauma therapy / Ketamine therapy / EMDR therapy

Trauma Therapy for Adults in Pasadena, CA

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Hi, I’m Clara Mackinlay

INTEGRATIVE TRAUMA THERAPIST SERVING Pasadena, CA AND FOUNDER OF MIND BODY CLARITY PSYCHOTHERAPY

I offer a comprehensive range of mental health therapy services for adults in Pasadena, CA, including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems, Ketamine-assisted therapy, and Psychedelic Integration Therapy. Whether you're navigating trauma, emotional stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, I provide personalized support to help you heal and grow.

Every therapy session is tailored to your unique needs, empowering you to take control of your healing journey.

My office is located in Old Town Pasadena, and I create a compassionate, trauma-informed environment where therapy is tailored to your unique needs, empowering you to take control of your healing journey.

In-Person & Virtual Therapy for adults in Pasadena, CA who are Struggling with trauma-related symptoms and mental health issues:

the wounds

PTSD & COMPLEX PTSD • CHILDHOOD TRAUMA • SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS • FEAR OF ABANDONMENT • FEELING UNWORTHY • INSECURE ATTACHMENT

the patterns

PERFECTIONISM • SELF-CRITICISM • NEGATIVE SELF-TALK • PEOPLE-PLEASING • BOUNDARY CHALLENGES • ANXIETY & OVERTHINKING • CHRONIC STRESS • EMOTIONAL EXHAUSTION

the impact

MAJOR LIFE CHANGES • CAREER CLARITY & PURPOSE • SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION • RECLAIMING JOY & CREATIVITY • HEALTHIER RELATIONSHIPS • RESOLVING DEPRESSION • FINDING MEANING

INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES WE CAN USE TO HELP YOU HEAL

  • Somatic Experiencing

    A gentle, body-based approach to healing trauma that helps the nervous system complete and release stuck survival responses—supporting regulation and a renewed sense of safety and connection.

    about somatic experiencing

  • EMDR Trauma Therapy

    A structured, evidence-based approach that uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess trauma, reduce emotional intensity, and support lasting nervous system regulation.

    about emdr therapy

  • Internal Family Systems

    A holistic, somatic approach that helps you connect with and heal protective inner parts—fostering self-compassion, nervous system regulation, and lasting inner harmony.

    about parts work

  • Therapeutic Touch for Trauma

    A gentle, touch- and movement-based therapy that supports the completion of trauma responses that remain stuck in the nervous system—often inaccessible through language or cognition.

    about touch work

  • Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

    A psychedelic-assisted therapy that interrupts rigid patterns, expands emotional awareness, and creates lasting change through nervous system integration and neuroplasticity.

    about ketamine therapy

  • Psychedelic Integration

    A harm-reduction, body-centered approach to working with plant medicines and psychedelics that supports safe preparation, meaningful integration, and lasting change.

    about psychedelic support

  • Cacao Ceremony & Therapy

    A non-psychedelic heart-opening approach to working with trauma that blends ancient plant wisdom with modern somatic healing to support emotional processing and nervous system regulation.

    about ceremonial cacao

  • Somatic Yoga

    A practice of listening to your body’s wisdom, staying present with what arises, and moving in the ways your body wants to move—gently weaving together Somatic Experiencing®, polyvagal theory, and Yin/Restorative practices.

    about somatic yoga

  • Reiki Energy Healing

    An ancient Japanese healing tradition that works within the body’s natural energy fields and the quantum realm—gently supporting emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.

    about energy healing

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online

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Holistic trauma Therapy in Pasadena, CA that fits your needs & schedule