Therapy in Arcadia, CA |
Maple Leaf Counseling
For parents navigating a teen's anxiety, couples working through a rough patch, or adults managing stress and life transitions, our Arcadia office offers weekday, evening, and weekend appointments.
Looking for a therapist in Arcadia, CA? Maple Leaf Counseling provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, teens, and families in Arcadia and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, our licensed therapists are here to support you with personalized care in a safe and welcoming environment.
Primary Clinical Focus at Our Arcadia Therapy Practice
Our Arcadia office sees a wide mix of clients from the surrounding San Gabriel Valley communities, including Pasadena, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, and Temple City. Many of the families we work with here are balancing demanding school schedules, multigenerational households, and the pressure of a competitive academic environment, so a large part of our caseload centers on adolescent anxiety, family communication, and stress management for parents themselves.
Our therapists draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family systems therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches, adjusting the mix to fit each client's needs. Sessions here also serve individual adults working through depression, life transitions, and chronic stress, as well as couples looking to rebuild communication and trust.
OUR THERAPY SERVICES IN ARCADIA
Maple Leaf Counseling specializes in individual therapy, teen and child therapy, chronic illness support, couples counseling, grief therapy, and family therapy. Each of our therapists brings specialized training to their focus area, and we tailor our approach to fit the person in front of us rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Work one-on-one with a licensed therapist to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and personal challenges. Sessions are grounded in evidence-based approaches like CBT and are shaped around your specific goals, whether that means developing coping tools, working through a difficult season, or building longer-term self-understanding.
Support your child or teen with emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. Working with young people requires training beyond standard adult therapy techniques; our therapists understand developmental stages, family dynamics, and how to build trust with clients who may be hesitant to open up. We also involve parents where appropriate, so support extends beyond the therapy room.
Manage the emotional impact of chronic health conditions and build resilience. Living with an ongoing health condition affects far more than the body; it touches identity, relationships, and daily functioning. Our therapists help clients process grief, adjust expectations, and find a sustainable way forward.
Improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen your relationship. Whether you're navigating a specific conflict or feeling generally disconnected, couples work here focuses on practical communication tools alongside a deeper look at the patterns driving disconnection.
Process loss and find healing with compassionate support. Grief doesn't move in a straight line, and our therapists meet clients wherever they are in that process, whether the loss is recent or long-standing.
Create healthier communication patterns and improve family dynamics. Family therapy at our Arcadia office often addresses parent-teen conflict, major life transitions, and communication breakdowns, with a focus on practical strategies the whole family can use at home.
Our Arcadia therapists are licensed clinicians with specialized training in their focus areas, and we invest in ongoing continuing education so our approaches stay current with the research. We operate as a private pay practice, which allows our therapists more flexibility in session length, pacing, and treatment approach than many insurance-based practices allow, without a diagnosis or treatment plan dictated by a third party.
Just as important is the culture of the practice itself. Our therapists collaborate with each other, consult on complex cases, and share a genuine commitment to client care rather than treating therapy as a volume business. That shows up in the little things: sessions that start on time, therapists who remember what you talked about last time, and a team that treats your goals as the actual measure of success.
Licensed and experienced therapists
Convenient location near Arcadia and surrounding communities
Personalized, client-centered approach
In-person and telehealth sessions available
Safe, confidential, and supportive environment
We focus on creating a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.
What to Expect When You Arrive at Maple Leaf Counseling's Arcadia Office
Our Arcadia office is located at 212 E Foothill Blvd, in a second-floor suite with elevator access, right along Foothill Boulevard near Ralph's, Grocery Outlet, and Starbucks. The building offers plentiful on-site parking, so you won't need to hunt for street parking or feed a meter before your session.
Once you're on the second floor, look for our office at the very end of the hall, marked with a Maple Leaf Counseling sign on the door. When you arrive, have a seat in the waiting area and your therapist will come out to greet you at your appointment time.
We've tried to make the space itself feel unhurried. The goal is that by the time you sit down with your therapist, any pre-appointment nerves have already started to ease.
Accessibility and Sensory Information
The building is elevator-served, so clients who cannot use stairs can reach the second-floor office without difficulty. On-site parking is available directly at the building, and restroom access is available on-site as well. We keep the space quiet, so clients who are sensitive to noise or need a calmer environment before or after a session can expect a low-stimulation setting.
Can't Make It to Our Arcadia Office? We Also Provide Online Therapy in California
For clients who can't make it into the Arcadia office, whether due to a busy schedule, distance, or simply a preference for meeting from home, we offer telehealth sessions through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. Online therapy allows you to work with the same licensed therapists and the same evidence-based approaches, just from wherever is most convenient.
Our therapists are licensed to see clients throughout California, so telehealth is available regardless of where in the state you're located. Dr. April Ballard also holds licensure in Oregon, so clients located there can work with her via telehealth as well.
To get the most out of an online session, we recommend finding a private, quiet space, testing your internet connection ahead of time, and treating the appointment with the same focus you'd bring to an in-person visit: closing other tabs, silencing notifications, and giving yourself a few minutes afterward before jumping back into your day.
Meet Our Team in Arcadia, CA
Ken Park, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Irene Chou, M.Ed., M.S.
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Emily Mc Kernan, M.A., AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
SERVING ARCADIA AND NEARBY AREAS
Arcadia
Pasadena
Monrovia
Duarte
Temple City
San Gabriel Valley
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Frequently Asked Questions
Still deciding if Maple Leaf Counseling is the right fit? Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often from prospective clients in Arcadia.
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Maple Leaf Counseling operates as a private pay practice. We're happy to provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance provider for possible out-of-network reimbursement, and we can walk you through what that process typically looks like.
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During your initial consultation, we'll talk through what you're looking for, whether that's a specific specialty, a particular therapeutic approach, or simply a personality fit, and help match you with a therapist on our team who makes sense for your goals.
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Yes, many of our teen clients are seen individually, with periodic check-ins involving parents depending on the teen's age, needs, and treatment goals. We always talk through confidentiality expectations with both the teen and parent up front.
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Your first session is mostly about your therapist getting to know you: what's bringing you in, your history, and what you're hoping to get out of therapy. It's also a chance for you to ask questions and get a feel for whether the therapist is a good fit.
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Yes, many clients move between in-person sessions at our Arcadia office and telehealth sessions depending on their schedule that week. Just let your therapist know your preference before each appointment.
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This varies widely depending on your goals and what you're working through. Some clients come in for a few months to work through a specific issue, while others stay in ongoing therapy for longer-term support. Your therapist will check in with you regularly about progress and goals.
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Maple Leaf Counseling - Arcadia
Driving Directions to Maple Leaf Counseling in Arcadia
Our office sits on Foothill Boulevard, one of the main east-west routes through Arcadia, making it accessible from the 210 Freeway and from neighboring communities like Pasadena, Monrovia, and Sierra Madre.
If you're coming from the 210 Freeway
Exit at Santa Anita Avenue or Baldwin Avenue and head south toward Foothill Boulevard. Turn onto Foothill Blvd heading east (from Santa Anita) or west (from Baldwin), and you'll find our building on the second floor, with parking available on site.
If you're coming from downtown Arcadia
Head north on Santa Anita Avenue toward Foothill Boulevard, passing near Santa Anita Park and the Los Angeles County Arboretum along the way. Turn onto Foothill Blvd and look for our building near the Ralphs and Grocery Outlet shopping area.
212 E Foothill Blvd, Arcadia, CA 91006
Hours
Open Monday – Friday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Open Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Open Sunday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Phone
(626) 214-8384
Get Started By Booking a Consult
Taking the first steps towards finding support to heal, change, and grow takes courage. Whether you are ready to schedule a session with us at Maple Leaf Counseling in Arcadia, or you are still deciding if therapy is for you, we encourage you to reach out to our team. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have and to discuss options with you. To make sure we are a good fit, we can provide a free 20-min consultation.
Please provide your information in the contact form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible to schedule a session or answer your questions.
Other Counseling Services With Maple Leaf Counseling
Beyond our Arcadia office, the Maple Leaf Counseling team offers therapy across a range of specialties and locations throughout the San Gabriel Valley, Claremont, and online. Whether you're looking for support with anxiety, grief, family conflict, or a major life transition, our therapists bring a client-centered approach to every session. To learn more, visit our blog for articles on parenting, mental health, and wellness, check out our FAQ page for answers to common questions, or reach out through our contact page to get started.