Comprehensive Psychiatry for Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Families

Psychiatric Care in Pasadena, California

Adelpha provides thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care from our Pasadena office. Our team includes board-certified psychiatrists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, and licensed therapists who work collaboratively to help patients navigate everything from anxiety and depression to ADHD, OCD, trauma-related concerns, complex psychiatric conditions, and treatment-resistant symptoms.

Whether you are looking for medication management, psychotherapy, TMS, psychiatric evaluation, or specialized psychiatric care, our team is here to help you understand the next step.

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Locations

Location Information

Serving Southern California, the Bay Area, and patients across California when clinically appropriate.

Pasadena

525 Cordova Street Pasadena, CA 91101

Fax: (818) 643-5082

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Closed: Saturday–Sunday

Admin Staff Away From Desk: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Daily

Telehealth available: Many patients may be able to use telehealth for some visits after the initial in-person evaluation, depending on clinical needs, medication monitoring, safety, location, and provider recommendation.

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Meet the Pasadena Providers

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Elizabeth Casalegno

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Melissa Garcia

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Michael Shu, M.D.

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Rahael Gupta

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Yvonne Lu

FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral to schedule an appointment?

No. Patients do not need a referral to schedule. Just reach out and our team can help you learn more about our practice and explain any insurance requirements before scheduling.

Do you offer child and adolescent psychiatry in Pasadena?

Yes. Pasadena patients have access to providers specializing in child, adolescent, and transitional-age youth psychiatry.

Do you provide TMS treatment in Pasadena?

Yes. TMS is offered in-house as part of Adelpha’s comprehensive psychiatric care model.

Do you accept insurance?

Many commercial insurance plans are accepted. Our team can help verify benefits and explain coverage before treatment begins.

Can I use telehealth?

Telehealth may be available for eligible patients when clinically appropriate. Eligibility is determined during the consultation process.

Do you serve patients in the surrounding communities of Pasadena?

Yes, our Pasadena office serves patients throughout Pasadena and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley, including:

  • South Pasadena
  • San Marino
  • Arcadia
  • Sierra Madre
  • Altadena
  • La Cañada Flintridge
  • Monrovia
  • Temple City
  • Alhambra
  • Glendale 

Can my child see a psychiatrist in Pasadena if school and behavior concerns are happening at the same time?

Yes. A child psychiatrist in Pasadena can consider school difficulties and behavioral concerns within the same evaluation. Development, emotional health, family circumstances, attention, and school functioning can all provide useful context when deciding what kind of support may be appropriate.

Can I discuss TMS therapy in Pasadena if medication has not helped enough?

Yes. TMS therapy in Pasadena may be considered for some patients whose depression has not improved enough with previous treatment. Our psychiatrists review diagnosis, treatment history, current symptoms, and relevant medical factors before deciding whether TMS is appropriate to discuss.

Can I receive psychiatric medication management in Pasadena while continuing therapy elsewhere?

Yes. Psychiatric medication management in Pasadena can be coordinated with therapy you receive elsewhere when appropriate. During consultation, we can discuss your current therapist, medications, treatment goals, and how communication between providers may support continuity of care.

Psychiatric care should feel thoughtful, coordinated, and personalized.

Why Patients Choose Adelpha

At our Pasadena office, psychiatric care begins with understanding the person behind the symptoms and using that context to guide treatment decisions.

● Psychiatric experience since 2016
● Board-certified psychiatric expertise
● Several forms of care within the practice
● Care that can change with you

For those looking for a certified psychiatrist in Pasadena, Adelpha offers physician-led care supported by psychotherapy, medication management, and TMS within a practice that can adapt treatment as needs change.

No need to decide alone.

Services Available in Pasadena

Services may include:

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Care Options Available Through Our Pasadena Office

Our Pasadena office brings several forms of psychiatric care together in one place. You can begin by talking with us about what has been happening, and the evaluation can help clarify which services deserve consideration.

Psychiatric Consultation & Evaluation

Comprehensive, physician-led clinical assessments serving as the foundation of your care in Pasadena. Our board-certified psychiatrists take the time to fully understand your medical history, symptoms, relationships, and goals to provide a thoughtful, personalized treatment plan.

Medication Management

Customized psychotropic medication monitoring that goes far beyond a brief prescription check. Our Pasadena physicians carefully evaluate treatment efficacy and side effects, offering expert pharmacological guidance for everything from general anxiety to complex psychiatric conditions.

Psychotherapy

Evidence-based talk therapy designed to help Pasadena patients process emotional patterns, navigate life transitions, and build lasting coping tools. Treatment plans incorporate specialized modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and EMDR.

Adult Psychiatry

Specialized outpatient psychiatric care for adults managing depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and complex mental health needs. We provide the Pasadena community with exceptional clinical rigor combined with warm, compassionate support.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Developmentally tailored psychiatric care for children, teenagers, and transitional-age youth throughout the San Gabriel Valley. Our specialists provide thoughtful, collaborative support, working closely with parents and guardians to navigate behavioral and emotional challenges.

Couples & Family Therapy

Compassionate, evidence-based relationship counseling led by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). We help Pasadena couples and families navigate conflict, parenting concerns, and major life transitions to build healthier, more communicative connections.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

An FDA-approved, non-invasive, non-medication therapy performed in-house at the Pasadena clinic. TMS utilizes magnetic pulses to stimulate underactive brain regions, offering relief for treatment-resistant depression, anxious depression, and OCD.

Telehealth Services (when clinically appropriate)

Secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual psychiatric care and psychotherapy for patients across California. Telehealth provides convenient, remote access to our Pasadena team’s clinical expertise while maintaining our high standard of thorough, coordinated care.

One coordinated practice. Multiple areas of expertise.

Conditions Commonly
Treated

You do not need to arrive with a diagnosis. Our role is to listen carefully, understand your situation, and help determine the most appropriate next step.

Patients seek care at our Pasadena office for many different concerns, including: 

If you are unsure where to begin, reaching out is a reasonable first step.

Adelpha provides thoughtful, comprehensive psychiatric care for patients and families who want clear guidance, qualified support, and care that sees the whole person.

Whether you are looking for medication management, psychotherapy or TMS in Padadena, our team can help you take the next step thoughtfully to understand what kind of care you need. 

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