You don’t have to keep fighting this alone.
Compassionate addiction counseling designed to help you regain control and move forward with confidence.
I'm Steve Kobashigawa, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist — and someone who has been in recovery from gambling, drug, and alcohol addiction for over 25 years. I know what it takes to change, and I'm here to help you do it.
Serving clients in Pasadena, the San Gabriel Valley, and throughout California via telehealth.
How I Help
Problem gambling is one of the most misunderstood addictions. I specialize in treating compulsive gambling using evidence-based approaches that address the emotional, financial, and relational damage it causes — and help you build a life beyond it.
Alcohol and drug addiction affects every part of your life — your relationships, your work, your sense of self. I work with individuals and families to understand the roots of dependency, develop real coping strategies, and build a sustainable path to sobriety. You don't have to white-knuckle it alone.
Sports betting is everywhere now — on your phone, during every game, every highlight reel. What started as entertainment has become something you can't control. I specialize in treating sports betting addiction using evidence-based approaches that address the financial damage, the secrecy, and the emotional toll it takes — and help you build a life that isn't ruled by the next game.
Day trading and compulsive investing can look like ambition from the outside — but when the rush of the trade matters more than the outcome, it's addiction. I specialize in treating stock market gambling using evidence-based approaches that address the financial destruction, the rationalization, and the obsessive monitoring — and help you build a healthier relationship with money and risk.
Crypto never closes. The market runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week — and for some people, that never-ending action becomes impossible to step away from. I specialize in treating cryptocurrency addiction using evidence-based approaches that address the obsessive monitoring, the extreme highs and lows, the financial wreckage, and the shame — and help you reclaim control of your time, your money, and your life.
Getting sober is just the beginning. Beyond Recovery focuses on rebuilding the life that addiction took from you — restoring relationships, rediscovering purpose, and developing the emotional tools to stay well for the long term. This is where real living begins.
“Steve doesn't sugarcoat. He listens, cuts through denial, and uses real strategies that work. He sees the whole family, not just the addict. For the first time, I feel hope.”
— Adult child of a client, Los Angeles
“Steve has been my therapist for over six months. He’s patient, flexible with scheduling, and always there when you need him. I drive 50 minutes to see him rather than go somewhere closer.”
— Client, Los Angeles
“A great, experienced therapist - very easy to talk to and genuinely engaging. The office is cozy with a calming atmosphere. I recommend him to anyone.”
— Client, Pasadena
Ready to take the first step?
The first call is free — no commitment, no pressure. Just a conversation about where you are and how I might be able to help.
