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02/02/2026

Gathering together with the San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association community is meaningful and rich. Saturday night was the annual January Jubilee festivities, preceded by a retreat for mental health professionals who lost homes or were displaced a year ago in the Eaton Fire. I was privileged to be one of the retreat facilitators, alongside my colleague Amy Guthrie from Trilogy Healing Arts. Gathering to connect, be mindful, regulate our nervous systems, and engage in expressive arts – all in service of community and growth… so important in these times! Thank you to Dr. Shannon Thomas, Dr. Elisa Hernandez and your teams for all the beautiful work you invested to make all this happen! Let’s keep growing and creating!

- From Dr. Johnson, our CEO 🧡

01/31/2026

Team spotlight: Learn more about Ani! ⭐️

Interested in working with Ani?

Contact our Client Relations Team:
📧 intake@ifgd.care
📞 626-585-8075 ext. 129

01/30/2026

Expressive arts uses creative modalities in a
low skill, high sensitivity way to express our
internal experience. The emphasis is on
presence and curiosity, rather than technique
or perfection.

You do not have to have any formal training
in any art medium to participate. All mothers,
regardless of where you are on your
motherhood journey, are welcome to join! 🩷

01/27/2026

We’d love to connect with you. 🤍

Visit our website through our bio or reach out to us at Intake@lFGD.care or
626-585-8075 ext. 108.

01/26/2026

Getting started in therapy 🤍

At The Institute & Flourish, we prioritize a welcoming, thoughtful experience from the very beginning that centers your needs, comfort, and goals.

This video lays out how to get started, so you can take that first step with clarity and confidence. We look forward to hearing from you.

01/21/2026

In our new group, Dr. Savanah Sweet facilitates an engaging group session with children while Dr. Ashlee Reid provides a separate support group for parents at the same time.

Parent Sessions:
- Learn Floortime-based strategies to support your childs strengths and needs
- Gain tools to support your childs emotion regulation
- Build confidence in responding to your childs cues and emotions
- Connect with other parents for support and shared learning

Child Sessions:
- Strengthen emotional regulation and social connections
- Support communication, flexibility, and problem-solving skills
- Encourage creativity, curiosity, and self-expression

We hope you can join us!

01/20/2026

Dr. Melissa Johnson shares what to expect in your very first therapy session 🤍

01/18/2026

Parenting a teenager can be both deeply rewarding and incredibly challenging. As teens seek independence, test boundaries, and navigate big emotions, many parents are left wondering how to stay connected and supportive. ❤️

Open to all parents of teens, including those being served already at the Institute for Girls’ Development and Flourish Therapy and Wellness Center.

To Register or Learn More:
Call our Client Relations Team at 626-585-8075 ext.108
or email Intake@IFGD.care.

01/15/2026

Therapy doesn’t have to be a long-term commitment. Sometimes support is needed for a season, a transition, or a moment of stress. 🧡

Whether you’re an adult navigating a tough chapter, a child or teen needing extra support, or a college student home during a break, we’re here for you. Even short-term support can make a meaningful difference.

Feel free to contact our caring Client Services team at 626-585-8075 ext. 108 or Intake@IFGD.care

01/14/2026

Grounded in principles of attachment, developmental psychology, and interpersonal neurobiology, this group provides a safe and supportive space for parents to share, learn, and grow together. 💛 Each session combines psychoeducation, interactive activities, and process-oriented discussions, offering practical tools and meaningful insights to support both parents and children.

To Register or Learn More:
Call our Client Relations Team at 626-585-8075 ext.108
or email Intake@IFGD.care.

01/07/2026

Our bodies and minds have a way of remembering anniversaries – those significant moments of loss and trauma, as well as recovery and healing. Right now, as we approach the anniversary of the LA Fires, we want to hold space for those who have been impacted – from those who lost homes, schools and places of worship; to first responders; to those displaced temporarily or still; to those who are family; to those who lost loved ones; to those who teach, nurture, coach and counsel those who are still getting their bearings.

We also want to hold space for resilience, strength, creativity and healing. As I listen to children, teens, and adults in our area, I hear about how support comes through ritual, community belonging, and self-compassion. This last year has included times to grow, build new community, create, and heal.

Find resources in our recent newsletter. Sign up through the link in our bio. 💛

- Melissa Johnson, CEO

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95 N Marengo Avenue
Pasadena, CA
91101

Telephone

+16265858075

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http://www.InstituteForGirlsDevelopment.com/

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