Depression Therapists in Palm Desert, CA

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Clint Newell
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, CSAT-S
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Through treatment for pornography addiction and infidelity, you will be able to improve relationships, increase work productivity, decrease anxiety, decrease depression and have a gratifying and intimate sex life with your partner.
How many hours have you spent on the internet and telling your family that it was for work or for school when it was porn? How many times have you told yourself that you would quit or at least cut down? You do not have to wait until your family finds out before you reach out for help. Pornography addiction can be as real as drug addiction and it can ruin relationships and even get you fired. Spouses often see the use of porn as infidelity, even if you do not.
Through treatment for pornography addiction and infidelity, you will be able to improve relationships, increase work productivity, decrease anxiety, decrease depression and have a gratifying and intimate sex life with your partner.
How many hours have you spent on the internet and telling your family that it was for work or for school when it was porn? How many times have you told yourself that you would quit or at least cut down? You do not have to wait until your family finds out before you reach out for help. Pornography addiction can be as real as drug addiction and it can ruin relationships and even get you fired. Spouses often see the use of porn as infidelity, even if you do not.
(442) 267-3447 View (442) 267-3447
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Karen M Schadrack
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Online Only
Individual specialities include depression, anxiety, grief recovery and women's issues.
I use a combination of approaches including behavioral, CBT, solution focused and person centered. I assist clients in reaching their personal and professional goals by providing specific directions, tasks and solutions to help them move forward in more productive ways. I use positive psychology in my practice because of it strength-based approach.
Individual specialities include depression, anxiety, grief recovery and women's issues.
I use a combination of approaches including behavioral, CBT, solution focused and person centered. I assist clients in reaching their personal and professional goals by providing specific directions, tasks and solutions to help them move forward in more productive ways. I use positive psychology in my practice because of it strength-based approach.
(949) 558-2078 View (949) 558-2078
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Mona Attarian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
The individuals I meet face a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and trauma.
I provide a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental place to collaborate with a client to address their pain and concerns. My passion is to help individuals explore ways to manage their pain while collaborating with individuals to reach goals specifically tailored to fit their needs.
The individuals I meet face a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and trauma.
I provide a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental place to collaborate with a client to address their pain and concerns. My passion is to help individuals explore ways to manage their pain while collaborating with individuals to reach goals specifically tailored to fit their needs.
(760) 313-7523 View (760) 313-7523
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Lynn Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Meet Lynn Scott, a licensed therapist with a specialization in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and Complex Trauma.
Complex trauma, also known as complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), is a type of trauma that occurs as a result of prolonged, repeated, and/or multiple traumatic experiences. Through therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based therapies individuals can learn to manage their symptoms, build resilience and heal themselves.
Meet Lynn Scott, a licensed therapist with a specialization in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and Complex Trauma.
Complex trauma, also known as complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), is a type of trauma that occurs as a result of prolonged, repeated, and/or multiple traumatic experiences. Through therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based therapies individuals can learn to manage their symptoms, build resilience and heal themselves.
(760) 274-8116 View (760) 274-8116
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Kathleen A Dale
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Online Only
If you suffer with anxiety and depression, bipolar mood management, ADHD, or relationship/family issues, relief is available through current treatments which are more effective than ever.
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.
If you suffer with anxiety and depression, bipolar mood management, ADHD, or relationship/family issues, relief is available through current treatments which are more effective than ever.
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.
(760) 354-9535 View (760) 354-9535
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Christina Granillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Using evidence-based approaches, I specialize in EMDR therapy to help individuals process trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational challenges in a way that fosters long-term healing and resilience.
I help adults process trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. My approach includes EMDR therapy to heal distressing memories and reduce emotional triggers, along with Parts Work Therapy (IFS) to enhance self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience. Together, we’ll work toward healing and lasting change. ¡Se habla Español!
Using evidence-based approaches, I specialize in EMDR therapy to help individuals process trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational challenges in a way that fosters long-term healing and resilience.
I help adults process trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. My approach includes EMDR therapy to heal distressing memories and reduce emotional triggers, along with Parts Work Therapy (IFS) to enhance self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience. Together, we’ll work toward healing and lasting change. ¡Se habla Español!
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Jordan Elaine Fink Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Online Only
Are you experiencing challenges in your life related to anxiety, depression, grief, loss, or trauma?
I’m Dr. Jordan Elaine Fink. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and owner of Well Path Counseling Services. I have over 10 years of experience helping people achieve meaningful life changes and rediscover hope. I am certified in evidence-based & strengths-oriented therapeutic modalities that I will draw from and tailor to your unique needs.
Are you experiencing challenges in your life related to anxiety, depression, grief, loss, or trauma?
I’m Dr. Jordan Elaine Fink. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and owner of Well Path Counseling Services. I have over 10 years of experience helping people achieve meaningful life changes and rediscover hope. I am certified in evidence-based & strengths-oriented therapeutic modalities that I will draw from and tailor to your unique needs.
(760) 606-3686 View (760) 606-3686
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Daniel Watson
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Online Only
I work very well with clients who feel nervous, anxious or very depressed.
My specialty is cognitive therapy through which I assist clients to identify their problems, develop doable interventions, and assist them to bring about change. I also offer a one treatment for smoking with very high success rates. Finally, I am very effective at helping couples to stop arguing and communicate better.
I work very well with clients who feel nervous, anxious or very depressed.
My specialty is cognitive therapy through which I assist clients to identify their problems, develop doable interventions, and assist them to bring about change. I also offer a one treatment for smoking with very high success rates. Finally, I am very effective at helping couples to stop arguing and communicate better.
(760) 513-6568 View (760) 513-6568
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Elizabeth Munoz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Oftentimes, this will present in the form of depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, among other things.
I work to help my client navigate through these chapters of their life by providing education and building skills needed to continue having quality of life. I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, grief, and life adjustments.
Oftentimes, this will present in the form of depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, among other things.
I work to help my client navigate through these chapters of their life by providing education and building skills needed to continue having quality of life. I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, grief, and life adjustments.
(760) 478-0974 View (760) 478-0974
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Adriana Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and mood swings.
Hello, my name is Adriana Salazar Flores, and I am a bilingual Latina Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) located in California. I am passionate about assisting clients in their process of healing. I believe in a person-centered, humanistic approach. I consistently practice unconditional positive regard. I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a psychodynamic approach to help my clients gain insight into what keeps them from feeling better. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I strive to offer a safe and non-judgmental space for you who have a story to tell.
This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and mood swings.
Hello, my name is Adriana Salazar Flores, and I am a bilingual Latina Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) located in California. I am passionate about assisting clients in their process of healing. I believe in a person-centered, humanistic approach. I consistently practice unconditional positive regard. I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a psychodynamic approach to help my clients gain insight into what keeps them from feeling better. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I strive to offer a safe and non-judgmental space for you who have a story to tell.
(760) 638-5493 View (760) 638-5493
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Dr. Abigail Go
Psychologist, PsyD
Online Only
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or seeking personal growth, providing insight with clients of all ages, offering personalized strategies to manage emotions, improve communication, and achieve your goals.
My extensive background, expertise and training helps me to connect with my clients and their families. Many professionals do not work with teens and children, I am able to fill in the gaps where others fall short. I enjoys working with children, adolescence and adults to support their best investment, themselves. Don't wait, call to get started today!
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or seeking personal growth, providing insight with clients of all ages, offering personalized strategies to manage emotions, improve communication, and achieve your goals.
My extensive background, expertise and training helps me to connect with my clients and their families. Many professionals do not work with teens and children, I am able to fill in the gaps where others fall short. I enjoys working with children, adolescence and adults to support their best investment, themselves. Don't wait, call to get started today!
(760) 638-5168 View (760) 638-5168
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Bridget Delaney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
With these changes can come stressors that can lead to anxiety, depression and interpersonal struggles.
I practice an open, empathic approach to therapy using multiple different evidence-based modalities to help find a good fit for you as an individual. Reaching out for help can be difficult and takes a great deal of strength, I am so glad you are here and taking these first steps.
With these changes can come stressors that can lead to anxiety, depression and interpersonal struggles.
I practice an open, empathic approach to therapy using multiple different evidence-based modalities to help find a good fit for you as an individual. Reaching out for help can be difficult and takes a great deal of strength, I am so glad you are here and taking these first steps.
(760) 493-6342 View (760) 493-6342
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Sarah Torres
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
2 Endorsed
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Dealing with anxiety or depression?
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor that specializes in mood disorders including depression and anxiety, behavioral issues, stress, life transitions, and women's issues including prenatal/postpartum anxiety and depression. I utilize a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to your specific needs.
Dealing with anxiety or depression?
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor that specializes in mood disorders including depression and anxiety, behavioral issues, stress, life transitions, and women's issues including prenatal/postpartum anxiety and depression. I utilize a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to your specific needs.
(760) 334-5682 View (760) 334-5682
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Lizbeth 'Becky' Chenik
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Online Only
I have extensive experience working with clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, emotional pain, trauma, abuse, grief, and life transitions.
My ideal client is someone who wants to understand what is not working in their lives and allows me to help them identify the problem and work towards a solution. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to help clients on their journeys towards healing and happiness.
I have extensive experience working with clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, emotional pain, trauma, abuse, grief, and life transitions.
My ideal client is someone who wants to understand what is not working in their lives and allows me to help them identify the problem and work towards a solution. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to help clients on their journeys towards healing and happiness.
(760) 748-0051 View (760) 748-0051
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Mayra Duarte
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
She also helps clients dealing with anxiety, depression, personal, family, grief/loss, or occupational stressors.
My approach to you as a client is simple, meet you where you are. I use an eclectic theoretical approach that fits your needs and one that makes you feel the most comfortable. My job is to help you develop and achieve your therapeutic goals.
She also helps clients dealing with anxiety, depression, personal, family, grief/loss, or occupational stressors.
My approach to you as a client is simple, meet you where you are. I use an eclectic theoretical approach that fits your needs and one that makes you feel the most comfortable. My job is to help you develop and achieve your therapeutic goals.
(760) 239-0767 View (760) 239-0767
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Jacqueline Rivera
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Navigating trauma, depression, and stress demands a compassionate, understanding approach.
Rooted in DBT and reflective practices, my approach emphasizes mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. We'll explore these techniques within a client-centered framework, ensuring therapy aligns with your personal narrative and goals. This tailored strategy encourages profound self-discovery and meaningful change.
Navigating trauma, depression, and stress demands a compassionate, understanding approach.
Rooted in DBT and reflective practices, my approach emphasizes mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. We'll explore these techniques within a client-centered framework, ensuring therapy aligns with your personal narrative and goals. This tailored strategy encourages profound self-discovery and meaningful change.
(858) 326-9919 View (858) 326-9919
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Audrey Carrick
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Online Only
I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, LGBT, loss/grief, death/dying, job loss, relationship issues, and life transitions to name a few.
I provide Virtual sessions only -I am a therapist who really has a passion to help others. I tend to be solution focused, focusing on understanding the past but putting energy towards improving the future. I have experience in treating individuals with a variety of issues. I understand that reaching out to get help can feel overwhelming and frightening. I am here to help you in a respectful, private, non-judgmental, and compassionate way. I also provide Christian Counseling. Therapy is an act of courage and I want you to know that I appreciate your strength!
I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, LGBT, loss/grief, death/dying, job loss, relationship issues, and life transitions to name a few.
I provide Virtual sessions only -I am a therapist who really has a passion to help others. I tend to be solution focused, focusing on understanding the past but putting energy towards improving the future. I have experience in treating individuals with a variety of issues. I understand that reaching out to get help can feel overwhelming and frightening. I am here to help you in a respectful, private, non-judgmental, and compassionate way. I also provide Christian Counseling. Therapy is an act of courage and I want you to know that I appreciate your strength!
(760) 621-5366 View (760) 621-5366
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Joseph H. Share
Psychologist, PhD
Palm Desert, CA 92211
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.
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.
(442) 282-6474 View (442) 282-6474
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Alyssa Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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.
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.
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.
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.
(760) 254-0901 View (760) 254-0901
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Richard S Sinacola
Psychologist, PhD
Palm Desert, CA 92211
I have 43 years of teaching and clinical experience and have treated a variety of issues, but specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship, and sexual issues.
Depression and anxiety may be related to job stress, grief/loss, chemical addiction, dysfunctional relationships, past trauma, or low self-esteem. Many clients also have spiritual issues that have been a source of discomfort for years. Career issues and job dissatisfaction/burn-out are also the source of much job stress.
I have 43 years of teaching and clinical experience and have treated a variety of issues, but specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship, and sexual issues.
Depression and anxiety may be related to job stress, grief/loss, chemical addiction, dysfunctional relationships, past trauma, or low self-esteem. Many clients also have spiritual issues that have been a source of discomfort for years. Career issues and job dissatisfaction/burn-out are also the source of much job stress.
(442) 245-3704 View (442) 245-3704

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Depression Therapists

What is the goal of therapy for depression?

Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?

Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?

Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?

Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?

Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.