# Equip Psychological

> Child therapy & counseling · Pasadena. Equip is a therapy practice in Pasadena focused on the needs of boys, men and their families. It was co-founded by psychologists David Lorentzen, Psy.D. and Thomas Duke, Ph.D. Its stated mission is to equip boys and men with the skills and guidance to succeed. The team also includes a psychological associate, an associate marriage and family therapist and a licensed clinical social worker. Therapy is aimed at boys and men, while the assessment practice is open to everyone.
- Ages: Up to age 21
- Price: ask the provider
- Address: 299 N Euclid Ave, Suite 500, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Website: https://www.equippsychology.com/
- Phone: (626) 209-9747
- Email: info@equippsychology.com
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/pasadena/equip-psychological

## Therapy for boys and teens

Up to age 21

Therapy practice in Pasadena for boys and teens, with parent guidance alongside. After an initial consultation the therapist and family form a detailed treatment plan that may combine play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, work with parents on behavioral conflicts, and family sessions. The practice treats ADHD, OCD, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, Tourette's and other tic disorders, oppositional defiant disorder and childhood trauma. It also helps with self-esteem, social skills and friendships, bullying, school behavior problems, parents' divorce and challenges of gifted children. A formal psychological assessment may be recommended when learning challenges are suspected. Offices are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm, with some Saturday availability. A free 15-minute phone consultation is the first step.

## Social skills group (Dungeons and Dragons)

Ages 12+

Group therapy in which children and teens learn social skills while exploring the fantasy world of Dungeons and Dragons. The current group is for 7th through 12th graders. The practice describes its therapy groups as helping boys and young men build fluency in interacting with others and express themselves confidently and appropriately. Groups are run at the Pasadena office by the practice's therapists. A free 15-minute phone consultation is offered to discuss fit.

## Psychological assessment

Up to age 21

Psychological assessment open to all clients, not only boys, led by assessment specialist Dr. Laurie Nouguier. Most clients are recommended a comprehensive evaluation covering cognitive, academic, psychological and social needs; a more limited, targeted assessment is used in select cases. It looks at attention concerns and ADHD, dyslexia and dysgraphia, learning differences, school and testing accommodation needs, intellectual giftedness and twice-exceptional profiles, autism spectrum and related conditions, mental health concerns and test anxiety. Adults are assessed too. The process starts with a complimentary phone consultation to decide whether Equip is the right fit.

Details from https://www.equippsychology.com/, checked October 12, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.