Adults Therapists in Palm Desert, CA
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Alison Busher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in working with adolescents, young
adults
, and
adults
struggling with depression, anxiety, career issues, or balancing life, and/or relationships problems.
Starting therapy takes bravery. My work is focused on recognizing that bravery the moment you walk through my door and anyone courageous enough to do so deserves respect and support. I hope to guide and empower you, first as a caring human being, and then as a professional, to give you skills to help bring healing on your journey that brings you here. With a complimentary education in the areas of fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness, I take an integrative and holistic approach to my work to help create an overall positive lifestyle change for all my clients.
Waitlist for new clients

Erika Crowell Altobelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with
adults
experiencing life transitions, including grief and loss work.
Making a commitment to change can be daunting. Whether you are reaching out to resolve current conflicts of values or conscience, or to improve your relationships with family members, friends or work colleagues, help is available. Together we will identify obstacles and work towards a timely resolution or to the recognition that the goal is not necessarily equilibrium but a healthy striving between what we currently are and what we could be or hope to become. I specialize in treating
adults
who have experienced trauma, depression and anxiety utilizing an empathic but effective approach to strengthening the healthy inner core.

Joseph H. Share
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Share taught educators how to work with special needs & gifted kids. He was a School Psychologist and then Director of Psychological Services for a school district. He supervised college students completing their Marriage/Family, and or Psychologist License. He developed programs in parenting skills, marital improvement, reducing depression, assisting dysfunctional families and dealing with daily life stressors. Dr. Share taught classes as an Assistant Professor with the University of California, Los Angeles. Courses were in parenting, working with ADD/ADHD, learning/behavioral, & emotional issues of children and
adults
.

Julie S. Reynolds
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with adolescents and young
adults
, with teens making up a large portion of my practice.
Hello, I'm Julie Reynolds, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of JSR Family Therapy, Inc. Working as a therapist is the realization of my dream to help others and I love what I do. Being there for my clients during challenging times in their lives and watching them grow, become empowered, and just plain feel better, is so rewarding. I believe the relationship between a client and therapist is the most important aspect of therapy. If you feel safe, comfortable and develop trust, then real healing can happen. I pride myself on providing a safe, comfortable space and being someone you can trust.

CV Therapy, Maria Chavez-Brown, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a bilingual (Spanish speaking) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 18 years of experience working as a Clinical Social Worker and Behavioral Health Clinician. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, chronic illness/pain management, trauma, and emotional abuse. I am currently providing teletherapy services to individuals, couples, and families residing in the state of California. I provide culturally sensitive mental health services to older children, adolescents,
adults
, and couples.

Wendy Brooks
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
As a licensed psychologist with experiences working with children, adolescents,
adults
and families with diverse backgrounds and problems, I have an open, accepting, nonjudgmental approach to psychotherapy. My goal in psychotherapy is to help individuals identify areas of difficulty that they want to modify and then assist them in finding ways to effectively adjust behavior and thought patterns that will enhance their romantic relationships, family interactions, careers and other areas of life.

Rosalba Munoz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with older
adults
,
adults
, and adolescents, helping them overcome challenges with depression, anxiety, trauma, and parenting practices.
I am a bilingual licensed marriage and family therapist who has the desire to help individuals who feel stuck, helpless, hopeless, and are struggling to overcome life's challenges. Seeking therapy is not easy, but neither is living with depression, anxiety, trauma, and/or relationship issues and parental stress. I truly believe every client is the expert in their own life and I plan to help you find your answers.

Maureen P Misuraca
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
If you have not had much success so far with therapy and feel that the suggestions have not helped to shift things in your life, I may be a good fit for you. I can help you explore what is contributing to your feeling stuck and overwhelmed and move beyond it towards real healing. I work with children, teens, parents,
adults
and families. Being a parent myself, I can often bridge gaps between children and parents.

Hiba Kehdy Lai
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, TFCBT, RPT
Verified
Verified
I provide a safe and creative environment for kids, teens, and
adults
to become more of who they are and to express themselves freely.
Hello and Welcome to my website! I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative relationship that promotes unification of body, mind, and soul, and promotes improvements in one's quality of life. In my private practice, I provided support for individuals and families from over 15 different cultural backgrounds. From the United States, the MiddleEast, and Latin America.

Alyssa Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Hi! I’m Alyssa Jones, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist serving the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas. I returned to the Coachella Valley in 2017 to pursue my hearts mission of bringing hope and healing to my hometown. 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. I am a firm believer that despite our hardships, there is still strength in the struggle to continue to rise through what we go through.

Satish Reese
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist located in Palm Desert, CA. In my practice I provide therapy to adolescents, families including blended families, young
adults
and couples. I am passionate about working with teens on their journey to figuring out life. My office is a safe space for clients to work through past trauma, find their voice, improve relationships, and get a better understanding of who they are. I include the parents throughout the process as I find it important to strengthen the family bond, break old habits that don’t work, and together create new ones that do.
Not accepting new clients

Lindsay Torres
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work primarily with
adults
, working-class people of color, who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and I’m currently in the process of EMDR Certification. I grew up in the Eastern Coachella Valley, studied U.S. History and Spanish at Scripps College, and received my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California. In my education, I learned that studying a revisionist history was healing and therapeutic and became very interested in learning about traditional and non-traditional forms of healing and ways regular people created positive changes in their lives.

Selene Burley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I have a years of experience working with
adults
.
You may find yourself struggling with balancing your life. The days go by and you continue to feel overwhelmed and feel like you have spiraled into a life you no longer enjoy. You are feeling isolated and unable to feel connected to yourself. You know you want a happy fulfilling life that you can enjoy. Therapy can help bridge you into a life where you can manage symptoms of anxiety, stress, or depression.

Brent Michael Cooper
LEP
Verified
Verified
As a Licensed Educational Psychologist, and owner of El Paseo Testing Center, I work with children, teens, and
adults
and specialize in conducting psychological-educational evaluations. Benefits include implementation of 504 Plans (Public/Private Schools), IEP's, University testing accommodations, College Board entrance exams and most importantly understanding one's Learning Profile to be a successful independent learner. I'm an advocate for early intervention, calling it the key to success for an individual living with a learning or behavioral difference. We have a Comprehensive team of licensed Independent Educational Evaluators that conduct second opinion assessments for School Districts.

Susan J Alexander
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BCCC
Verified
Verified
"When we are caught in our mind we cannot feel our own beingness" I am dedicated to working with individuals, families and young
adults
who are experiencing a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. Through client-centered sessions I offer a practice that deeply focuses on a myriad of issues including, anxiety, PTSD, depression, trauma, challenges with transitions in life stages, as well as finding purpose and searching for greater meaning and happiness. I seek to provide a space that is safe and supportive, where one can connect to and experience their deepest self, be listened to and validated.

Mere Abrams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My training and experience have focused on working with
adults
, youth, and families, as well as folks who are trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, or part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Are there parts of yourself you want to work on? Do you find yourself facing anxiety, overthinking/questioning things, feeling misunderstood, or repeating old patterns? By processing feelings, gaining insight, and developing new skills, we can break unhealthy cycles, approach situations, and manage emotions and behavior with greater awareness and ease. I work collaboratively to help clients make sense of the past and progress toward their future goals while building compassion for themselves and others. I strive to see and understand not only who my clients are now, but what they've experienced, and who they are becoming.

The Refinery Integrated Wellness Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
We offer individual, couples, family, and group therapy for children, adolescents, and
adults
.
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.

Jill Pomerantz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with
adults
navigating major life transitions (post-college, relocation, career, relationship, new mother, marriage), anxiety disorders, perfectionism, relationship issues, depression, managing Cancer, healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, therapists) including frontline workers during Pandemic.
Welcome! Finding the right therapist can be quite overwhelming. It is a courageous step to allow another person in and build a safe relationship in order to facilitate change. I provide a nonjudgemental supportive environment where we can work together to decrease feelings of depression, anxiety, confusion, and other uncomfortable states we often find ourselves in. I will empower and challenge you to increase self-awareness, develop insight, and learn healthy ways to cope with life's challenges. I am an active participant in the therapy process and help my patients expand perspective to reach their full potential.

New Leaf Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Our therapists have extensive experience working with young children, teens and
adults
of all ages to reduce stress and anxiety, better manage anger and frustration, increase concentration and impulse-control, and learn the crucial skills needed to process feelings, communicate effectively, gain self-confidence, and develop more positive relationships.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed with anxiety? Or perhaps you've noticed your child or teen seems anxious, stressed, sad, or frustrated? Concerned that you or your child's behaviors or life events are interfering with relationships, academics, or self-esteem? Our team of therapists specialize in working with children, teens,
adults
, couples, and families; we know just how hard it can be to navigate the many stages of development while dealing with the demands of everyday life. But we also know that anxiety and stress don't have to rule your life! We're here to help you experience a life worth living.

Alicia Caruthers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Through incorporating my years of experience working with
adults
, families, couples, children, and adolescents, I plan on assisting those willing through the therapeutic process.
The therapeutic process has been found to be challenging but what is harder to live with is less than a good quality of life. My commitment to assist my client’s can make that therapeutic process less challenging. The commitment and the client’s willingness for change can be a powerful tool to assist with the struggles of mental health. All an individual needs is enough courage to take the first step and reach out to a professional for guidance through the healing process.
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What type of Palm Desert mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist or counselor in Palm Desert?
When looking to find a therapist, start by considering training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Understanding cost and insurance coverage is an important concern for many people. With some basic research and conversations with prospective therapists, you should be able to have a good understanding of the best way to afford therapy.