about
Welcome
I'm Terese Forster and I work with my clients on a holistic level. I recognize that while uncomfortable, the symptoms you experience are often not the real problems you face.
My work as a therapist is not only to treat these symptoms but to dive deeper into the mind body connection to treat you as a whole person. When we are out of sync with ourselves our lives suffer. Through psychology and somatic practices, I provide a safe space for you to integrate your suffering which allows you to move forward from your past.
A Passion for Healing
My work as a therapist is not a business, it is my passion. Working through my own healing led me to my journey with psychology and its various modalities, and I am excited to continue to discover new ways of healing through proven techniques.
In 2013, I became a licensed marriage and family therapist bringing my private practice to Pasadena, California, after working with clients since 2007. I received my Master's degree in 2008 in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Somatic Psychology.
After receiving my degree, I continued my education with in-depth training from Michael Sieck studying Relational Somatic Psychology.
My intense passion to provide my clients with a holistic approach to healing inspired me to pursue training in EMDR. I studied Attachment-Focused EMDR with Laural Parnell and became a certified EMDR Practitioner in 2018. I have also received training in Natural Processing which is a modality that integrates both somatic and EMDR techniques.
Currently, I am working toward certification in NeuroAffective Touch. This is a unique and powerful way to get in touch with unconscious memories held in the tissues of the body.
My Approach
As a therapist, my goal is to help my clients heal from the traumas in their life to find true fulfillment and a more peaceful future.
To do this, I place special emphasis on valuing the intelligence of each individual's journey. By attuning to your process with compassion, I provide a secure and nurturing environment which makes it easier to explore the challenges you face.