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Find your better life

with Jill

Therapy for Individuals, Adolescents, Families, and Couples

IN-PERSON PASADENA | ONLINE IN CALIFORNIA

Therapy to help you build a life you genuinely enjoy living.

Does this sound like you?

  • You always say “I’m fine”... even though deep down, you feel overwhelmed and anxious.

  • You’re scared to reach out for help, worried that you’re broken or “crazy.”

  • You have big reactions that don’t make sense to you. Why do I get so mad when my partner does that?

  • Your childhood was great and things seem fine on paper… but it feels like a dark cloud is hanging over you. Why can’t I just be happy?

  • Something meaningful in your life is not working.

  • You want to feel happier, calmer, and more in control of your life.

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I’m glad you’re here.

Jill Sumiyasu, licensed therapist in Pasadena, California; smiling and wearing green dress

I’m Jill Sumiyasu, a therapist in Pasadena, California. I help adults, adolescents, families, and couples who are overwhelmed, anxious, or facing a major life transition.

pronouns: she/her/hers

LMFT & LPCC

To learn more about working together, check out my FAQs page.

In our work together, you’ll:

  • understand what’s going on behind your reactions and feelings

  • have a safe space to talk about what’s happening

  • gain the skills to improve your relationships

  • learn to treat yourself with kindness, instead of constantly criticizing or judging yourself

  • feel like you can handle your life

  • discover a more solid vision of your future

This isn’t about “fixing” you.
It’s about creating real change—step by step.

Let’s begin, together.

When talking isn’t enough

Sometimes insight alone doesn’t create change.

If you’ve already tried therapy or self-work and still feel stuck,
I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) as part of a collaborative care model.

This approach can help you access deeper emotional layers,
soften rigid patterns, and create shifts that are hard to reach through talk therapy alone.

(Medical care is provided in partnership with Journey Clinical.)

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In therapy, the most important thing is connection

My clients appreciate that I make them feel heard. They describe me as present and calm.  

As a therapist, I don’t just sit back and nod, and I won’t tell you what to do.

I will help you:

  • feel that it’s okay to bring your full self into the room

  • see what is really going on for you, both in the conscious and subconscious

  • make decisions that lead to a life you genuinely enjoy living

You won’t have to worry about overwhelming me. I am here for you. All your feelings are welcome – grief, fear, anger, sadness, and more.

You are welcome here.

Therapy with me is…

Whenever you’re ready, here’s how I can support you.

IN PASADENA & ONLINE ACROSS CALIFORNIA

Let’s work together to build your better life.