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Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
California
Couples counseling-Men's issues-Adolescent mental health-Attachment issues- Existential crisis & challenges-Self-doubt-
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Professional statement

Hunter Pritchett is an associate marriage and family therapist therapist based in South Pasadena, California, offering therapy for couples, men, teens, and parents navigating life transitions, emotional disconnection, and identity challenges. Drawing from his own background as a former chef, parent, and third culture kid, Hunter brings a grounded, relational presence to the therapy room, particularly attuned to the pressures faced by those in high-stress, creative, and caregiving roles.

He specializes in working with clients who feel stuck, shut down, or overwhelmed—often caught between outdated coping mechanisms and evolving personal values. Using a collaborative approach informed by Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and DBT skills, Hunter helps clients build emotional clarity, shift patterns, enable personal growth, learn skills for emotional regulation, and reconnect with themselves and others.

Whether supporting a couple rebuilding their connection, communication, and trust, new father wrestling with parenting fears, or a teen navigating identity and school pressures, , Hunter offers a safe, calm, and affirming space for growth, feelings, difficult conversation, or celebration of progress. He provides both in-person sessions in South Pasadena and telehealth across California.


Message to clients

I work with people who are curious, reflective, and ready to look at the stories they have been living, especially the ones that no longer feel helpful. In our sessions, we will explore those patterns and begin to imagine and build new ways of being that feel more like your own.

You may arrive feeling stuck, overwhelmed, resentful, or disconnected from yourself or others. These feelings are hard to carry and can leave you feeling very alone. I see them as invitations to slow down and explore how your past experiences and the stories you have taken on shape your present. By looking at these together, we can begin to make space for new choices and new ways forward.

My style is warm, open, and curious. I also believe in being honest and direct, and sometimes that means offering a gentle challenge when it can help you see things more clearly. Therapy with me is about creating a supportive space where you feel fully accepted while also being encouraged to grow. My hope is that you leave with greater understanding of yourself, more trust in your own resilience, and practical tools you can carry into daily life.

I know starting therapy can feel uncertain, so I offer a risk-free, 50-minute consultation. If it does not feel like a good fit, the session is free. If it feels right and you would like to continue, then we will take it from there.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 1 year

Clarity & Growth Center, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, 2024 - Present
Antioch Community Therapy Services, Telehealth Therapist, 2023 - 2025

Antioch University, Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy, 2025

Licensure

California: 155030

Supervisor: John Kellum Lewis(LMFT 42989)


Languages

English

Specialties

Couples counseling - I focus on the patterns between you—how each partner’s history, emotional needs, and learned responses shape your dynamic. Instead of focusing on who’s right or wrong, we explore what each of you is trying to protect, express, or heal. My style is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and grounded in emotional safety. I help partners slow down, reflect, and build the capacity to communicate honestly and effectively. Real change begins with the courage to look inward together.

Men's issues - When you’re holding it all together but feel like you’re falling apart, it can be hard to know where to turn. Maybe you’re managing work, family, and responsibilities, yet inside you feel stressed, disconnected, or trapped. The pressure to be strong and keep it together can be overwhelming. You might feel emotionally shut down, isolated, or unsure how to ask for support. I provide a grounded, judgment-free space for men to explore what’s really going on and find practical ways to move forward.

Adolescent mental health - Being a teen can feel like holding it all together while everything inside is falling apart. You might look fine, keeping up with school or friends, but feel angry, lost, or alone. Therapy gives you a place to drop the act, talk freely, and make sense of what’s really going on. For teen boys especially, emotions can be confusing or feel off-limits. Here, you can slow down, be real, and learn to handle life with confidence and clarity.

Attachment issues - Attachment wounds can leave us repeating old patterns or chasing connection in ways that don’t feel safe. Reparenting yourself means learning to give the care, understanding, and consistency you may have missed. In therapy, we explore how early experiences shape your present relationships and help you build self-trust, compassion, and emotional stability. Healing starts when you learn to be the secure base you needed all along.

Existential crisis & challenges - Existential crises often hit when seismic changes in life shake the foundations we rely on. Whether it’s a major loss, a career shift, a relationship ending, or the realization that life is impermanent, these moments can leave us questioning purpose and meaning. In therapy, we explore these shifts, uncover what truly matters, and develop ways to navigate uncertainty with resilience, clarity, and a renewed sense of direction.

Self-doubt - Self-doubt can creep in when life’s changes shake your sense of who you are and how you’re seen by others. You might question your decisions, your value, or how you present yourself to the world. In therapy, we explore these insecurities, connect them to your past experiences and patterns, and build self-awareness and confidence. The goal is to help you trust yourself, clarify your identity, and act with more courage and authenticity.




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

    Robert Pritchett is accepting clients paying listed fees or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

    • Health Net

    Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


    Out-of-pocket fees

    • Individual sessions:$180 (50min)
    • Sliding scale:$120 - $180
    • Couples sessions:$180 (75min)
    • Family sessions:$180 (75min)

    Additional session information

    Out-of-network billing options

    This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

    • Super billing
    Payment options
    • Credit Card
    • Debit Card
    Session frequency

    Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

    • Weekly
    • Every other week
    • Multiple times a week
    Therapist's note

    Sliding scale payment options for those who are eligible-let's talk about it.


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    The practice will call you for a free 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

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