"I want to personally welcome you. I have dedicated my life's work to making a difference in the lives of families whose loved ones experience substance abuse and/or mental health disorders. Working together in a loving collaborative fashion we can explore how your life and the life of those you love can get better forever.I invite you to check out my website at http:www.allaboutinterventions.com so you may hear me speak and read a bit more about how working collaboratively everyone begins to heal and develop their own potential. I have written books and blogs to help you as well. www.allaboutinterventions.com"

"Are you ready for change and more freedom? My experience spans over 20 years in helping people through difficulty in relationships, self-esteem, and generally feeling "stuck." I specialize in people who are ready to face issues that they have buried. I provide a safe, caring environment for exploration and transformation. I will help you uncover the answers that you already posses with short-term, solution-focused therapy approach. My specialities include couple-related issues, women's issues, including infertility and parenting, and spiritual issues."

"Thank you for clicking on my profile. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in working with kids who are dealing with emotional/defiant/ social challenges, trauma, abuse, and addiction. I also do process groups for pre-teens and teens who need help navigating through life. However long this journey may take us, my goal is for you to feel empowered and have tools to be in control for whatever situation you were seeking help"

"Have you ever felt like you just cannot get your feelings or thoughts across to someone or you are just not getting heard? Do you feel lonely or depressed or just feel stuck in your relationship?"

"Do you feel sad, lonely, angry or fearful? Do you isolate, ruin relationships, self hate or act out negatively? These are feelings and behaviors that can be changed into more loving and positive ones. Learning how to recognize negative patterns leads to change. This is the first step. Next, we learn to substitute more appropriate behaviors for our negative ones. I want my clients to be able to choose and develop self love and self compassion. I educate clients to learn how to act in positive ways in order to have loving relationships and more success in career and community."

"You are an everyday ordinary person having everyday ordinary problems with life.. Stress and how effectively you deal with it makes for a happy or unhappy life. There are so many manifestations of stress that can be problematic . This is where I come into the picture to help you deal more effectively with that stress no matter what it is. Seemly every problem in life has it's roots in stress: sleeping, anxiety, weight, smoking, academic, financial, sports, sex,....you get the picture."

"Lost your balance? Through gentle guidance you will feel safe and supported as you discover your own innate capacity to heal. You can feel resilient and whole again. Troubling situations or events in your life will be processed, and the discomfort associated with them released so that you will not only survive, you can thrive. Our work will focus on the relationship between painful past or current life events and your health and well-being. As a result, you will experience more peace within yourself, more harmony in your home and in your outside relationships."

"If you you feeling overwhelmed, depressed or stressed out and are having difficulty mananging your everyday life there are positive solutions to move forward. My approach is Solution Focused and Positive Psychology. What that means is: We focus on the present, collaborate to develop a plan of how to address the issues, then work towards resolving the difficulties you are experiencing in your life. Verbalization precedes resolution. I have been treating individuals with depression, anxiety, Bi Polar disorder and substance abuse for well over a decade. I enjoy working with all types of individuals and their unique challanges."

"I belive that unconscious thoughts, as well as negative or irrational beliefs play a dominate part in the problems we face in our lives. The focus of therapy is learning to know one's self and understanding our motivations for the actions, beliefs and thoughts that are guiding our lives. Therapy develops an acceptance of our problems, increases the motivation for change and instills a powerful belief and awareness in our power to make the necessary changes that are required to solve the problems causing our depression, anxiety or inppropriate actions. Awareness, Acceptance and positive Action yield positive changes."

"To everything there is a season. There are seasons in our relationships, our careers, our health and in our faith. One of the biggest challenges we have is letting go of one season so we can embrace the next. For couples who have entered a stormy season in your relationship, we can find the way clear to a new season of more sunshine and less shadows. For the individual faced with the overwhelming clouds of divorce grief, hurtful breakup or difficulties letting go of what could have been, we can enjoy the spring again that births new life and hope."

"James' life experience has close association with psychology. James worked as a music producer/engineer in Los Angeles, guiding musicians, and resolving creative conflict. James holds an LAADC, as well as a Doctorate in Psychology through California Southern University in Irvine, CA. Working at the Betty Ford Center from 2007-2017, James was instrumental in the design and facilitation of LGBTQ Integrated programming, Young Adult Programming and Outpatient services. He has been a featured speaker for organizations interested in LGBTQ issues, including Cigna Healthcare, CCAPP, WCSAD, CAMFT, and the Desert Aids Project. In 2018, James joined the behavioral Health Department at the Desert Aids Project."

"Are you feeling stuck, confused, sad or disconnected? Maybe many aspects of your life are great, but you want a deeper sense of purpose and meaning. Maybe you are struggling in a relationship or with the loss of something or someone you love. I am here to offer support. My approach is warm, collaborative, engaging, compassionate and attentive so my clients can feel comfortable, safe and real."

"Whether the distress you are experiencing emanates from internal or external factors, psychotherapy can help. In my many years of practice, it has been my privilege to work hand in hand with my patients to find new pathways of understanding and new options for moving forward. Reaching out for some assistance is not a sign of weakness but rather of courage - the courage to face what is troubling and to take the sometimes difficult steps to regroup."

"As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential. While we can't change the past, we can work together to understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth behavior patterns and perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals."

"Do you feel dissatisfied with life as you are currently living it? Have past attempts in therapy failed? The therapists at The Refinery can help! The Refinery is a group therapy located in the El Paseo Shopping District of Palm Desert. At The Refinery, we understand that although you may be doing the best you can at this moment, you may need additional support to work through troubling issues and reach your goals. Our therapists are passionate about using their specialized skills and training to help you create a life worth living."

"Everyone goes through stressful situations requiring support. Therapy and assessment can empower you, your adolescent and your family to go through these challenges.I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 25 years and have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in individual, marital, family, and group therapy.I like creating an atmosphere of warmth and support in which people can reach their maximum potential in terms of emotional, social cognitive, behavioral and spiritual functioning."

"My approach to therapy is eclectic. I adjust my clinical theory and style to accommodate your individual personality and needs in a safe, nonjudgmental setting. You are the expert of your life. I bring my skills and education. Together, we work to help you create and achieve goals toward living an authentic and fulfilled life. I believe relationships are essential in life. Without them we become isolated and vulnerable to falling down a dark rabbit hole. My passion is to help people from slinding down that hole. An honest therapeutic relationship can create a ladder of recovery."

"I enjoy supporting you through difficult periods in your life, my practice centers on facilitating a path where you can find your own voice and discover your ability to face challenges, heal from trauma, grow beyond the obstacles and develop empowering narratives from your experience. I have worked extensively with clients who have experienced issues related to "toxic" relationships and past trauma resulting in depression and anxiety. I can help you cope with life-transitions and choices that are demanding and stressful. I strongly believe that each of us comes into the world with the ability to heal and grow."