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Allison Carter, LCSW, Pasadena, CA (2025)

Welcome to therapy with Allison Carter, LCSW, serving the diverse communities in Pasadena and Los Angeles. I offer therapeutic services to adults, teens/tweens and couples. I just might be able to help.

07/10/2025

The last couple of weeks I've been hearing some doubt about whether tending to mental health is a betrayal to our values. For example - if I manage my depression, will I stop wanting to leave my job? If I manage my anxiety, will I stop wanting to take action?
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My short answer is, "no." Tending to our mental health actually widens our bandwidth to act in accordance with our values. And while we can't eradicate the mental health impact of unjust and unhealthy situations, we can mitigate it to an extent, which can enable us to stay connected with ourselves and our loved ones, and to take more effective action.
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I think a relevant piece here is the old Buddhist adage that "pain is inevitable, but suffering is not." We can't eradicate pain. We can't eradicate fear. But we can take care of ourselves and stay connected with our own true north within that circumstance.
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That's where therapy comes in. Clearly I'm a therapist so I'm biased, but I absolutely believe that therapy can facilitate sweeter, more effective responses to awful circumstances.
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We can be in this together.
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Much love and onwards.
💙 Allison
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07/08/2025

Learn more about our therapist Toph in this profile by Anna B. David on Psychology today 👏
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Here's the link: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/recover-girl/202506/the-artist-who-became-a-healer
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A little blurb from the article:
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"His experience growing up in the aftermath of family tragedy, navigating complex sibling relationships, and processing grief that was both private and public gives him unique insight into how families cope with loss and trauma. He understands the importance of helping people find and trust their own narratives."
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Toph works with teens and adults, and specializes in grief, depression, complex family dynamics, anxiety and therapy for creatives and athletes. You can learn more about therapy with Toph at our link in bio, or on his website: https://www.topheggerstherapy.com/
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05/21/2025

Please join me in welcoming Toph to the team! He is a deeply human and compassionate presence who is eager to walk alongside you as you seek greater alignment and relief from suffering.
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From Toph:
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Much of our pain stems from internal conflict — a quiet struggle between who we think we should be and what we truly want. This tension can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and paralyzed in our growth. When we remain in this state too long, it can manifest physically, emotionally, and spiritually, leading to chronic discomfort and a deep sense of disconnection.
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Toph works especially well with adults and teens experiencing persistent depression, complex family dynamics, and high pressure — particularly athletes, artists and high achievers. He also specializes in helping individuals who have experienced early loss or childhood trauma, and he enjoys supporting young men exploring issues of masculinity and self-identity. Additionally, he works with couples seeking deeper connection and communication.
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Please visit Toph at www.carterpsychotherapycollective.com/topheggers to find out more and book a consultation!
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Address

Pasadena, CA

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.carterpsychotherapycollective.com/

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