Therapists for Adults in Palm Desert, CA
I help adults heal the emotional wounds that keep them stuck in patterns of self-doubt, people-pleasing, and carrying more than their share of the emotional load.
Drawing from over two decades of experience and my own therapeutic journey, I offer compassionate, personalized therapy for adults and couples. I help you identify and address barriers that keep you stuck. My style is warm, attuned, soft but direct, and grounded in compassion. You’ll feel seen, supported, and gently challenged in ways that help you grow.
I help adults heal the emotional wounds that keep them stuck in patterns of self-doubt, people-pleasing, and carrying more than their share of the emotional load.
Drawing from over two decades of experience and my own therapeutic journey, I offer compassionate, personalized therapy for adults and couples. I help you identify and address barriers that keep you stuck. My style is warm, attuned, soft but direct, and grounded in compassion. You’ll feel seen, supported, and gently challenged in ways that help you grow.
Come as you are. Whether you're healing from trauma, navigating anxiety, relationship challenges or simply wondering why your nervous system thinks answering an email is the same as surviving a bear attack, you're in the right place. I use evidence based practices like EMDR, Somatic Therapy, DBT, and IFS to help get you steadier, clearer and more anchored in yourself.
Come as you are. Whether you're healing from trauma, navigating anxiety, relationship challenges or simply wondering why your nervous system thinks answering an email is the same as surviving a bear attack, you're in the right place. I use evidence based practices like EMDR, Somatic Therapy, DBT, and IFS to help get you steadier, clearer and more anchored in yourself.
Maybe you’re an adult who loses themselves in relationships, looks to others to feel okay, or has lost touch with who you really are.
I take an integrative, trauma-informed approach, weaving in evidence-based practices that support you. Much of my work centers on how our relationships and experiences shape who we become, and how we can grow beyond it. Together, we explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion, creating space for new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Maybe you’re an adult who loses themselves in relationships, looks to others to feel okay, or has lost touch with who you really are.
I take an integrative, trauma-informed approach, weaving in evidence-based practices that support you. Much of my work centers on how our relationships and experiences shape who we become, and how we can grow beyond it. Together, we explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion, creating space for new ways of relating to yourself and others.
I am passionate about supporting individuals, adolescents and young adults as they navigate through life's challenges and rise above them by creating new meaning in life.
My experience has allowed me to work with various issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, trauma (including sexual abuse), OCD, codependency, unhealthy relationships, racial identity issues, career issues, college preparation/adjustment, life after college, early motherhood, faith & ministry, and navigating family & relational dysfunction.
I am passionate about supporting individuals, adolescents and young adults as they navigate through life's challenges and rise above them by creating new meaning in life.
My experience has allowed me to work with various issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, trauma (including sexual abuse), OCD, codependency, unhealthy relationships, racial identity issues, career issues, college preparation/adjustment, life after college, early motherhood, faith & ministry, and navigating family & relational dysfunction.
I work with individuals across the lifespan, with a special focus on children, young adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
I value the idea that every person has the potential for personal growth regardless of their age. A strong therapeutic relationship is essential to engaging in meaningful work, enhancing therapy’s outcome, and promoting a corrective experience. Together, we will identify and set personal goals that work for you and adjust them as your needs evolve.
I work with individuals across the lifespan, with a special focus on children, young adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
I value the idea that every person has the potential for personal growth regardless of their age. A strong therapeutic relationship is essential to engaging in meaningful work, enhancing therapy’s outcome, and promoting a corrective experience. Together, we will identify and set personal goals that work for you and adjust them as your needs evolve.
Early childhood trauma and losses with resulting relationship problems echo through our adult lives affecting our significant relationships.
The single biggest life-changing event we all experience is grief. Unresolved grief often underlies anxiety and depression. I have extensive clinical and hospice experience working with grief and circumstances of death and dying. Treating Adult ADHD with current knowledge and tools is also a practice speciality.
Early childhood trauma and losses with resulting relationship problems echo through our adult lives affecting our significant relationships.
The single biggest life-changing event we all experience is grief. Unresolved grief often underlies anxiety and depression. I have extensive clinical and hospice experience working with grief and circumstances of death and dying. Treating Adult ADHD with current knowledge and tools is also a practice speciality.
I enjoy working with adults and focus on assisting with issues related to sexuality, depression, and anxiety.
Goals can be a wonderful tool to use to set the direction of our work together. Goals spoken out loud and articulated are often achieved!
I enjoy working with adults and focus on assisting with issues related to sexuality, depression, and anxiety.
Goals can be a wonderful tool to use to set the direction of our work together. Goals spoken out loud and articulated are often achieved!
Are you struggling to get through the day? Dealing with anxiety or depression? Having trouble adjusting to motherhood? Feeling lost or unmotivated? You are not alone if you have experienced any of these burdens. Asking for help can be difficult, even scary at times. Therapy can provide you the safe and confidential space to allow for exploration, processing, and growth to occur. Together we can identify tools that can be used in your daily life that strengthen your self-worth and interpersonal relationships.
Are you struggling to get through the day? Dealing with anxiety or depression? Having trouble adjusting to motherhood? Feeling lost or unmotivated? You are not alone if you have experienced any of these burdens. Asking for help can be difficult, even scary at times. Therapy can provide you the safe and confidential space to allow for exploration, processing, and growth to occur. Together we can identify tools that can be used in your daily life that strengthen your self-worth and interpersonal relationships.
As a licensed therapist for thirty years, Director of the Coachella Valley's most successful counseling center, and host of "It's A Family Affair" on Time Warner Television for ten years, I've helped people with a wide range of personal challenges. I see individuals on a path of spiritual growth and personal transformation. Many of my clients have experienced trauma and are seeking higher answers to life's most difficult questions.
As a licensed therapist for thirty years, Director of the Coachella Valley's most successful counseling center, and host of "It's A Family Affair" on Time Warner Television for ten years, I've helped people with a wide range of personal challenges. I see individuals on a path of spiritual growth and personal transformation. Many of my clients have experienced trauma and are seeking higher answers to life's most difficult questions.
Carol Teitelbaum, LMFT 20401. I offer a dynamic, integrated therapy approach tailored to each client's unique journey. Specializing in anxiety, trauma, and couples' issues. I support male survivors of childhood sexual abuse with a blend of CBT, mindfulness, EFT, Inner Child Work, and EMDR. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where clients can heal, grow, and reclaim their lives. Clients continually tell me they have shared information they have never told anyone, that they feel safe and heard. Compassion, non-judgmental, are terms I hear often. Men also like that they can trust me to confront them without feeling judged
Carol Teitelbaum, LMFT 20401. I offer a dynamic, integrated therapy approach tailored to each client's unique journey. Specializing in anxiety, trauma, and couples' issues. I support male survivors of childhood sexual abuse with a blend of CBT, mindfulness, EFT, Inner Child Work, and EMDR. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where clients can heal, grow, and reclaim their lives. Clients continually tell me they have shared information they have never told anyone, that they feel safe and heard. Compassion, non-judgmental, are terms I hear often. Men also like that they can trust me to confront them without feeling judged
Carol Teitelbaum, LMFT Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, trauma, Couples Issues and Men's issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with anxiety, depression, or past trauma? As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience, I am here to help you navigate through life’s challenges. You may look like you are holding it together, but inside feel anxious, disconnected, exhausted or weighed down by experiences you have never fully spoken about. Unresolved grief and/or trauma have a way of shaping how we see ourselves and our relationships.
Carol Teitelbaum, LMFT Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, trauma, Couples Issues and Men's issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with anxiety, depression, or past trauma? As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience, I am here to help you navigate through life’s challenges. You may look like you are holding it together, but inside feel anxious, disconnected, exhausted or weighed down by experiences you have never fully spoken about. Unresolved grief and/or trauma have a way of shaping how we see ourselves and our relationships.
When trauma, anxiety, or mood disorders take hold, they can leave you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break. These experiences often shape the way you see yourself and the world around you, leading to difficulty trusting others, managing emotions, or feeling at peace. For many, these struggles aren’t just about isolated symptoms—they’re about carrying the weight of experiences that haven’t yet been processed.
When trauma, anxiety, or mood disorders take hold, they can leave you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break. These experiences often shape the way you see yourself and the world around you, leading to difficulty trusting others, managing emotions, or feeling at peace. For many, these struggles aren’t just about isolated symptoms—they’re about carrying the weight of experiences that haven’t yet been processed.
Life can be overwhelming, and experiencing difficult emotions, tough decisions, and past trauma isn’t easy. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, heal from past wounds, and develop tools to move forward with confidence.
My approach centers on your strengths—recognizing them and harnessing them to overcome trauma, and break free from patterns that no longer serve you. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced toxic relationships, life transitions and childhood trauma that result in symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Life can be overwhelming, and experiencing difficult emotions, tough decisions, and past trauma isn’t easy. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, heal from past wounds, and develop tools to move forward with confidence.
My approach centers on your strengths—recognizing them and harnessing them to overcome trauma, and break free from patterns that no longer serve you. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced toxic relationships, life transitions and childhood trauma that result in symptoms of anxiety and depression.
In my practice I provide therapy to adolescents, families including blended families, young adults and couples.
As a therapist, I am committed to working alongside you and your child to provide you with tools to learn how to cope with your presenting concerns while also reconnecting and strengthening the family system back to manageability.
In my practice I provide therapy to adolescents, families including blended families, young adults and couples.
As a therapist, I am committed to working alongside you and your child to provide you with tools to learn how to cope with your presenting concerns while also reconnecting and strengthening the family system back to manageability.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with over 7 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families in both community-based and private practice settings.
I’m Callihan, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping individuals and couples thrive in life and relationships. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, disconnected in your relationship, experiencing grief, or navigating a life transition like pregnancy or new parenthood, you don’t have to go through it alone. I provide personalized, evidence-based counseling tailored to your goals. For those who desire it, I offer Christian counseling that integrates faith and biblical principles. Together, we’ll build practical tools to help you Be Your Best You!
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with over 7 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families in both community-based and private practice settings.
I’m Callihan, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping individuals and couples thrive in life and relationships. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, disconnected in your relationship, experiencing grief, or navigating a life transition like pregnancy or new parenthood, you don’t have to go through it alone. I provide personalized, evidence-based counseling tailored to your goals. For those who desire it, I offer Christian counseling that integrates faith and biblical principles. Together, we’ll build practical tools to help you Be Your Best You!
Whether you’re a young adult navigating growing pressures, a teen trying to make sense of your world, or a parent holding more than your share, it can feel like no one really gets it.
I earned my MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2022. I work with children, teens, young adults, & parents, drawing from ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, & motivational interviewing to support each client’s unique path.
Whether you’re a young adult navigating growing pressures, a teen trying to make sense of your world, or a parent holding more than your share, it can feel like no one really gets it.
I earned my MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2022. I work with children, teens, young adults, & parents, drawing from ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, & motivational interviewing to support each client’s unique path.
Sometimes you don't really know what you have until you almost lose it. You might've told yourself that what your partner doesn't know won't hurt them. The truth is, everyone gets caught eventually and secrets can be painful. If you are struggling with the pain that you've caused yourself and someone else through infidelity, sexual addiction, or substance abuse it is not too late to get help. Most people don't recognize that they are struggling with addiction until they try to quit.
Sometimes you don't really know what you have until you almost lose it. You might've told yourself that what your partner doesn't know won't hurt them. The truth is, everyone gets caught eventually and secrets can be painful. If you are struggling with the pain that you've caused yourself and someone else through infidelity, sexual addiction, or substance abuse it is not too late to get help. Most people don't recognize that they are struggling with addiction until they try to quit.
I treat both adolescent and adult clients.
My communication style is genuinely authentic and person oriented. I strive to create a safe environment for my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything. I also pride myself on my ability to empathize and listen without any judgment.
I treat both adolescent and adult clients.
My communication style is genuinely authentic and person oriented. I strive to create a safe environment for my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything. I also pride myself on my ability to empathize and listen without any judgment.
I specialize working w/ individuals & couples who are navigating challenges related to addiction, emotional trauma & PTSD, depression & anxiety. Also concerns involving relationship negotiation, conflict resolution, intimacy, sex, & sexuality.
My work focuses on deepening self-understanding, identifying personal strengths, developing more effective communication & coping skills.
My approach is collaborative, interactive, eclectic, & engaging. I view therapy as a partnership. No one should have to struggle alone. Together, we’ll work to uncover solutions, create meaningful change, & reconnect you w/ a sense of possibility & hope.
I specialize working w/ individuals & couples who are navigating challenges related to addiction, emotional trauma & PTSD, depression & anxiety. Also concerns involving relationship negotiation, conflict resolution, intimacy, sex, & sexuality.
My work focuses on deepening self-understanding, identifying personal strengths, developing more effective communication & coping skills.
My approach is collaborative, interactive, eclectic, & engaging. I view therapy as a partnership. No one should have to struggle alone. Together, we’ll work to uncover solutions, create meaningful change, & reconnect you w/ a sense of possibility & hope.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples, family and groups. I have experience working with various different demographics such as children, adolescents, adults and substance abuse. I help clients focus on developing new perspectives and healthier patterns that empower them to achieve their goal and develop more fulfilling lives. I am a graduate from the University of Santa Barbara with a Bachelors in Sociology and a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling from the University of Phoenix.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples, family and groups. I have experience working with various different demographics such as children, adolescents, adults and substance abuse. I help clients focus on developing new perspectives and healthier patterns that empower them to achieve their goal and develop more fulfilling lives. I am a graduate from the University of Santa Barbara with a Bachelors in Sociology and a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling from the University of Phoenix.
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FAQ - About Adult Counseling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.