Heather R. Halpern, MSW, LCSW is a psychotherapist in private practice in South Pasadena. She is a professional therapist dedicated to helping men, women, couples, children, and families achieve their goal of greater well-being and success. Heather’s office is conveniently located and close to San Marino, Altadena, Arroyo, La Canada-Flintridge, La Crescenta, Tujunga, Montrose, Glendale, Burbank, Alhambra, Arcadia, Monrovia, Temple City and the San Gabriel Valley.

Heather is focused, gentle and direct in successfully helping people, including Toddlers, Pre-Teens, Teenagers and Adults,
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Specializing in those who feel challenged or distressed due to personal changes. Heather R. Halpern has helped over 1,500 clients in the last 20 years as a therapist in Pasadena, California. Her work in therapy focuses on helping people achieve feelings of greater well-being and success.

Heather also specializes in child and adolescent issues, particularly behavioral problems at home and at school. She has worked in agencies and in school settings helping young people develop confidence, leadership, and positive goals for themselves. Heather also helps patients with smoking cessation and weight control through hypnosis. She is highly trained in EMDR and Hypnosis.

Heather also coordinates support groups. "Working Through and Moving Ahead" is a group for women who are separated or divorced.  The group focuses on loss, betrayal, fear, financial concerns, parenting concerns, custody and transitions in self-concept.

"Life Transitions Group" is a 12-week discussion and support group that is focused on amending feelings of frustration, fear and disappointment due to job loss.  Build your confidence and balance again with ten peers in a similar situation.   Please call for the schedule.

Ms. Halpern's professional office is decorated to help adults and children feel at home and comfortable.

Heather R. Halpern, MSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker (psychotherapist) with a master's degree from the University of Southern California.  She received an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. 

She has been in private practice for twenty-three years.  She is warm, direct, and focuses on maximizing people's strengths and resources. Heather is dedicated to facilitating the well-being of the people she works with. 

"I love my work and deeply appreciate helping adults, adolescents, children and families resolve issues and achieve maximum well-being.”
-- Heather Halpern --