THERAPY AT PRAXIS
Therapy at Praxis:
Therapy for the work of Growing, Connecting, and Becoming
Praxis offers therapy for men, couples, and families navigating anxiety, relational strain, grief, identity shifts, and seasons that require growth.
Many people come to therapy because something hurts - anxiety has become overwhelming, a relationship feels stuck, grief has changed the landscape of life, or they no longer recognize themselves in the roles they are carrying.
At Praxis, we take those struggles seriously without assuming they tell the whole story. Therapy can become a place to understand what is happening beneath the surface, heal what has become painful, and develop a greater capacity to live, relate, and carry responsibility well.
Who Therapy is For
You Don’t Need to Be in Crisis to Benefit from Therapy
Many clients reach out because they are:
Functioning outwardly but struggling internally
Stuck in recurring relationship conflict
Carrying stress, anxiety, or burnout
Feeling emotionally disconnected
Navigating fatherhood or family pressure
Facing a major life transition
Wrestling with identity, meaning, or direction
Ready to stop repeating painful patterns
Therapy is not only for crisis. It is also for growth, honesty, and building a healthier life.
What Makes Praxis Therapy Different
More Than Symptom Relief
At Praxis, we care about helping people feel better—but also helping them live better.
Depth + Practical Change
We help clients understand the roots of their struggles while building concrete changes in daily life.
Real Relationship
Therapy works best in the context of trust. We value warmth, honesty, and genuine human connection.
Specialized Support
We have clinicians with distinct strengths serving men, couples, fathers, ministry leaders, anxiety, and life transition concerns.
Growth-Oriented Care
We help clients move from surviving life to actively shaping it.
We Specialize In
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Therapy for Men
For men who feel stuck, disconnected, angry, or burdened by the pressures of life. Ideal for men who want to understand what is no longer working and how to move forward.
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Couples Therapy
For couples caught in painful patterns, growing distant, or struggling to trust and connect with one another again. Ideal for couples who want to understand what keeps pulling them apart and build a more honest, connected relationship.
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Therapy for Dads
For fathers who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who they are becoming as marriage, parenting, and responsibility intensify. Ideal for dads who want to understand what this season is asking of them and learn how to show up with greater presence, clarity, and connection.
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Anxiety Therapy
For people whose minds will not slow down, whose bodies stay on alert, or whose lives are increasingly shaped by worry, pressure, and avoidance. Ideal for those who want to understand what anxiety is trying to manage in their life, and develop a steadier way of living through uncertainty.
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Therapy for Major Life Transitions
For people navigating divorce, grief, relocation, career or faith changes, or other seasons where the old way of living no longer fits. Ideal for those trying to make sense of what is changing and move forward with greater clarity and intention.
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Trauma Therapy
For people whose past experience continues to shape how safe, connected, or present they can feel. Ideal for those who want to understand protective patterns that once helped them survive but now make it hard to live freely.
Our Clinicians
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Ryan Forsell, LMFT
FOUNDER & CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Ryan works best with men and fathers who are outwardly capable but internally stuck—especially around identity, purpose, fatherhood, leadership, and major life transitions—and with couples whose conflict has become entrenched. He is particularly suited to clients looking for depth, challenge, and practical movement rather than symptom relief alone. -
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Mick Silvers, LMFT
LICENSED CLINICIAN
Mick is especially well suited to work with anxious, guarded, or trauma-impacted adults, including men carrying hidden burdens and people navigating faith or cross-cultural identity complexity. His calm, unhurried presence creates room to approach difficult material without feeling pushed or overwhelmed. -
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Sam Kemp, AMFT
ASSOCIATE CLINICIAN
Sam is particularly skilled with couples, fathers, young families, and ministry leaders navigating relational or role strain. With a strong family-systems instinct and practical relational focus, he is a good fit for people working through marriage conflict, parenting pressure, burnout, and the particular demands of leadership or ministry. -
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James DiLapo, AMFT
ASSOCIATE CLINICIAN
James works especially well with men and adults navigating anxiety, self-pressure, grief, identity questions, and major life transitions. His steady, thoughtful style helps clients face difficult emotions honestly, understand the patterns keeping them stuck, and move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
What comes next?
Still unsure who you want to work with?
20-minute call with our intake coordinator to help answer your questions and find the right clinician for you
Ready to meet with a clinician?
50-minute consultation with the clinician you have selected. Afterward, you will have 48 hours to decide whether you would like to continue.
Common Questions
Not Sure Which Therapist Is Right for You?
That’s common. We’ll help guide you.
In Person or Online?
Praxis offers in-person and telehealth therapy options.
Do You Accept Insurance?
Visit our Insurance & Rates page for current details.
Serving Sierra Madre, Pasadena & Clients Across California
Praxis provides in-person therapy in Sierra Madre and online therapy throughout California.
Ready to Begin?
Whether you are carrying pain, seeking growth, or trying to strengthen what matters most, we’d be honored to help.
Sierra Madre, CA
71 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Hours
Monday–Saturday
7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Phone
(626) 578-5803