Therapists in Palm Desert, CA
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and polycules who want healthier, more fulfilling connections but feel stuck in painful patterns. Some are navigating non-monogamy, intimacy struggles, or conflicts that won’t resolve. Others are new parents adjusting to shifting roles, or individuals facing anxiety, depression, or identity concerns that affect relationships. What they all share is a desire for clarity, connection, and growth, and a willingness to do the work with support that feels affirming, practical, and nonjudgmental.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and polycules who want healthier, more fulfilling connections but feel stuck in painful patterns. Some are navigating non-monogamy, intimacy struggles, or conflicts that won’t resolve. Others are new parents adjusting to shifting roles, or individuals facing anxiety, depression, or identity concerns that affect relationships. What they all share is a desire for clarity, connection, and growth, and a willingness to do the work with support that feels affirming, practical, and nonjudgmental.
NOW Accepting IN-Person/Virtual Appointments. The decision to enter into therapy is very personal. My goal is to help you resolve obstacles in your life that are creating additional pain. I work with adults and adolescents in an individual and group counseling setting. This allows me to provide guidance for clients to resolve pain from difficult events and will come out with stronger coping strategies and self-care. We can't change our past experiences or current diagnostics, but we can work together to better understand and work with the challenges in your life.
NOW Accepting IN-Person/Virtual Appointments. The decision to enter into therapy is very personal. My goal is to help you resolve obstacles in your life that are creating additional pain. I work with adults and adolescents in an individual and group counseling setting. This allows me to provide guidance for clients to resolve pain from difficult events and will come out with stronger coping strategies and self-care. We can't change our past experiences or current diagnostics, but we can work together to better understand and work with the challenges in your life.
Are you feeling stuck in various life situations, and in need of confidential place to talk ..? I have 25+ years of experience in assisting clients in relationship to a partner, family, at work, or elsewhere; Depression; and Anxiety; changes in life such as break-up, a move or even retiring. Other areas are PTSD; c-PTSD; ADHD and others issues plisted below. My therapeutic approaches include trauma-informed therapy, CBT, insight-oriented, aspects of DBT, Mindfulness therapy and incorporating ACT methods. I honor each individual and find each client as a very unique person, and tailor the therapy to fit your particular goals.
Are you feeling stuck in various life situations, and in need of confidential place to talk ..? I have 25+ years of experience in assisting clients in relationship to a partner, family, at work, or elsewhere; Depression; and Anxiety; changes in life such as break-up, a move or even retiring. Other areas are PTSD; c-PTSD; ADHD and others issues plisted below. My therapeutic approaches include trauma-informed therapy, CBT, insight-oriented, aspects of DBT, Mindfulness therapy and incorporating ACT methods. I honor each individual and find each client as a very unique person, and tailor the therapy to fit your particular goals.
Erika Crowell Altobelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Waitlist for new clients
After many years in practice, I have made the decision to move away from insurance and instead offer affordable cash-pay therapy services, with the exception of original Medicare. The current insurance environment does not allow fully for client and provider collaboration on goals for therapy, whether brief or longer-term treatment. Insurance forces a focus on diagnostic categorization, whereas symptoms and functioning vary across a continuum for most people. If you want to use insurance, I do accept clients on Brightside, so you can check if your insurance is accepted there for teleheath services.
After many years in practice, I have made the decision to move away from insurance and instead offer affordable cash-pay therapy services, with the exception of original Medicare. The current insurance environment does not allow fully for client and provider collaboration on goals for therapy, whether brief or longer-term treatment. Insurance forces a focus on diagnostic categorization, whereas symptoms and functioning vary across a continuum for most people. If you want to use insurance, I do accept clients on Brightside, so you can check if your insurance is accepted there for teleheath services.
Are you an individual struggling with substance abuse, addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, or have a loved one who is? Are you a teenager or young adult having difficulty managing emotions and/or life transitions? Are you a married man struggling with negative vices and have difficulty asking for help? Life can be overwhelming, and it is easy to feel like you are stuck or not where you want to be. I want to let you know that you are not alone in this journey. Together, we’ll work to identify what’s holding you back, strengthen your coping skills, and help you move toward a life of connection and purpose.
Are you an individual struggling with substance abuse, addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, or have a loved one who is? Are you a teenager or young adult having difficulty managing emotions and/or life transitions? Are you a married man struggling with negative vices and have difficulty asking for help? Life can be overwhelming, and it is easy to feel like you are stuck or not where you want to be. I want to let you know that you are not alone in this journey. Together, we’ll work to identify what’s holding you back, strengthen your coping skills, and help you move toward a life of connection and purpose.
I've been counseling for over 20 years, working with a diversity of clients various issues but not limited to those with addiction, codependency, self-esteem, low motivation, anxiety, depression and racial inequalities as well, just to name a few. I enjoy working with client as they take this courageous journey to finding some different and better coping skills. I also love working with client as they begin to gain more insight into the past trauma and ways to changing their tomorrows. I have a passion of working with clients on looking at levels of forgiveness, breaking down past shame and guilt that one may still be suffering.
I've been counseling for over 20 years, working with a diversity of clients various issues but not limited to those with addiction, codependency, self-esteem, low motivation, anxiety, depression and racial inequalities as well, just to name a few. I enjoy working with client as they take this courageous journey to finding some different and better coping skills. I also love working with client as they begin to gain more insight into the past trauma and ways to changing their tomorrows. I have a passion of working with clients on looking at levels of forgiveness, breaking down past shame and guilt that one may still be suffering.
Gestalt Therapy for couples and individuals who struggle with connection.
Whatever it is that's bringing you to therapy, whether it be anxiety, depression, intimacy issues, sexual difficulties, struggling with relationships or self esteem, therapy can help. I utilize a variety of methods including mindfulness of emotions and Focusing to help you feel more at home with yourself and more comfortable in your own skin. I am a sex positive, LGBTQ+ affirmative, kink friendly therapist. You are welcome as you are.
Gestalt Therapy for couples and individuals who struggle with connection.
Whatever it is that's bringing you to therapy, whether it be anxiety, depression, intimacy issues, sexual difficulties, struggling with relationships or self esteem, therapy can help. I utilize a variety of methods including mindfulness of emotions and Focusing to help you feel more at home with yourself and more comfortable in your own skin. I am a sex positive, LGBTQ+ affirmative, kink friendly therapist. You are welcome as you are.
Trained at Loma Linda University licensed as Marital and Family Therapist and Ordained as Minister, I have experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings with youth and adults dealing with a variety of mental health issues. Licensed in California, with over 15 years of experience I specialize in treatment for Anxiety, Depression, Medical professionals' mental health, Premarital counseling, Spirituality & religion based issues.
Trained at Loma Linda University licensed as Marital and Family Therapist and Ordained as Minister, I have experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings with youth and adults dealing with a variety of mental health issues. Licensed in California, with over 15 years of experience I specialize in treatment for Anxiety, Depression, Medical professionals' mental health, Premarital counseling, Spirituality & religion based issues.
When you’ve spent your life showing up for everyone else, holding it together, succeeding on the outside, but quietly unraveling inside, it can be hard to imagine a life where you get to be the one held, heard, & understood.
Maybe you're navigating the fallout of a painful relationship, carrying old stories that keep replaying, or silently managing anxiety, burnout, or grief. You’ve likely tried to talk yourself into feeling better, only to realize healing doesn’t happen in your head, it happens in your nervous system, your relationships, & your sacred story.
When you’ve spent your life showing up for everyone else, holding it together, succeeding on the outside, but quietly unraveling inside, it can be hard to imagine a life where you get to be the one held, heard, & understood.
Maybe you're navigating the fallout of a painful relationship, carrying old stories that keep replaying, or silently managing anxiety, burnout, or grief. You’ve likely tried to talk yourself into feeling better, only to realize healing doesn’t happen in your head, it happens in your nervous system, your relationships, & your sacred story.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist located in the Ocean Beach and Palm Desert area. I provide individual and couples therapy as well as empowerment support groups. My approach is non-judgmental and compassionate. I believe we can all use support at various times throughout our lives. Change can be difficult. Even positive changes can bring about uncertainties. My focus is on the whole person: mind, body and spirit.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist located in the Ocean Beach and Palm Desert area. I provide individual and couples therapy as well as empowerment support groups. My approach is non-judgmental and compassionate. I believe we can all use support at various times throughout our lives. Change can be difficult. Even positive changes can bring about uncertainties. My focus is on the whole person: mind, body and spirit.
Our Laguna Hills office is accepting new individual patients, while the Palm Desert office has limited availability. Services are only provided in-person while in the office. We are not accepting referrals for telemedicine appointments. At this time, we are unable to accept children, teens, couples, or families. With decades of involvement in the LGBTQ+ community, including pioneering research on managers' attitudes toward employees with HIV, Dr. Reed is known for his approachable nature and provides valuable insights as part of the affirmative counseling he offers.
Our Laguna Hills office is accepting new individual patients, while the Palm Desert office has limited availability. Services are only provided in-person while in the office. We are not accepting referrals for telemedicine appointments. At this time, we are unable to accept children, teens, couples, or families. With decades of involvement in the LGBTQ+ community, including pioneering research on managers' attitudes toward employees with HIV, Dr. Reed is known for his approachable nature and provides valuable insights as part of the affirmative counseling he offers.
I am a seasoned psychodynamically trained psychotherapist. I work with individuals and couples on a short term or long term basis dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or phase of life. I have many years experience working in Palliative and End of Life Care, as well as with individuals coping with cognitive issues such as dementia and with adult issues of trauma, substance abuse, recovery, HIV/AIDS and chronic illness. I have a strong specialty working within the LGBTQ community and with End of Life issues surrounding terminal illness, dying, grief and bereavement.
I am a seasoned psychodynamically trained psychotherapist. I work with individuals and couples on a short term or long term basis dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or phase of life. I have many years experience working in Palliative and End of Life Care, as well as with individuals coping with cognitive issues such as dementia and with adult issues of trauma, substance abuse, recovery, HIV/AIDS and chronic illness. I have a strong specialty working within the LGBTQ community and with End of Life issues surrounding terminal illness, dying, grief and bereavement.
Congratulations on seeking support! I know it can be a big step that takes courage, time, and commitment. I work with adults who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and stress. I take a strength-based, solution-focused, and collaborative approach to therapy, focusing on your needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin working together on your healing process. I utilize techniques from CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), ACT, Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as a multicultural and trauma-focused perspective.
Congratulations on seeking support! I know it can be a big step that takes courage, time, and commitment. I work with adults who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and stress. I take a strength-based, solution-focused, and collaborative approach to therapy, focusing on your needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin working together on your healing process. I utilize techniques from CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), ACT, Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as a multicultural and trauma-focused perspective.
Hello there! I'm Alyssa Balli, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of Southern California and providing telehealth therapy services statewide. I I'm passionate about working with individuals, adolescents and young adults and couples seeking to deepen their bonds, relationships and connections with others as well as themselves. I appreciate the opportunity to walk alongside others in their journey toward growth! I have a deep passion for working with trauma survivors and people looking to increase connection in relationships.
Hello there! I'm Alyssa Balli, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of Southern California and providing telehealth therapy services statewide. I I'm passionate about working with individuals, adolescents and young adults and couples seeking to deepen their bonds, relationships and connections with others as well as themselves. I appreciate the opportunity to walk alongside others in their journey toward growth! I have a deep passion for working with trauma survivors and people looking to increase connection in relationships.
Oftentimes people believe that therapy is complicated and/or long term, but it does not always have to be. I believe in solution-oriented therapy which helps my clients obtain insight and clarity so that they are able to move beyond the areas that are keeping them "stuck". I take an active and direct approach to helping my clients develop a true sense of self so that they can live happier and more fulfilled lives.
Oftentimes people believe that therapy is complicated and/or long term, but it does not always have to be. I believe in solution-oriented therapy which helps my clients obtain insight and clarity so that they are able to move beyond the areas that are keeping them "stuck". I take an active and direct approach to helping my clients develop a true sense of self so that they can live happier and more fulfilled lives.
Maybe you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by big emotions, stuck in patterns that don’t make sense, or unsure how to support your child through something hard. 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’ve been there too—in the messy, complicated parts of life where just having someone truly listen can make all the difference.
Maybe you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by big emotions, stuck in patterns that don’t make sense, or unsure how to support your child through something hard. 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’ve been there too—in the messy, complicated parts of life where just having someone truly listen can make all the difference.
We are not so much defined by what happens to us in life, but rather by how we respond to what happens. Intuitively we may know problems are opportunities to change and to grow, but sometimes we feel stuck, anxious and disempowered. Please know emotional pain is the only thing in life likely to jump-start a process of personal transformation. You are likely on the threshold of making that inward turn--taking yourself more seriously by addressing the pain of the past, accepting responsibility for prior choices and formulating commitments to do some things differently from here forward.
We are not so much defined by what happens to us in life, but rather by how we respond to what happens. Intuitively we may know problems are opportunities to change and to grow, but sometimes we feel stuck, anxious and disempowered. Please know emotional pain is the only thing in life likely to jump-start a process of personal transformation. You are likely on the threshold of making that inward turn--taking yourself more seriously by addressing the pain of the past, accepting responsibility for prior choices and formulating commitments to do some things differently from here forward.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you?
My ideal client is someone who knows they want—and deserve—more peace, clarity, and stability in their life. You may be struggling with relationship conflict, trauma, depression, anxiety, or long-standing emotional pain. You might notice that your emotions feel too big, you are chronically stressed, or your relationships too complicated. Above all, you want relief, understanding, and a clear path forward. If you are motivated to improve your emotional, relational, and overall well-being, I would be honored to support your journey.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you?
My ideal client is someone who knows they want—and deserve—more peace, clarity, and stability in their life. You may be struggling with relationship conflict, trauma, depression, anxiety, or long-standing emotional pain. You might notice that your emotions feel too big, you are chronically stressed, or your relationships too complicated. Above all, you want relief, understanding, and a clear path forward. If you are motivated to improve your emotional, relational, and overall well-being, I would be honored to support your journey.
You might look like you have it all together—but internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or like you’re falling short. I specialize in working with high-achieving adults facing stress, anxiety, perfectionism, impostor syndrome, self-doubt, and disordered eating or other problem behaviors. Together, we’ll slow down, understand what’s driving these patterns, and help you feel more grounded and confident.
I also support women during pregnancy and postpartum, addressing anxiety, mood changes, identity shifts, and body image concerns. You don’t have to navigate this alone—therapy offers a compassionate space to process and heal.
You might look like you have it all together—but internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or like you’re falling short. I specialize in working with high-achieving adults facing stress, anxiety, perfectionism, impostor syndrome, self-doubt, and disordered eating or other problem behaviors. Together, we’ll slow down, understand what’s driving these patterns, and help you feel more grounded and confident.
I also support women during pregnancy and postpartum, addressing anxiety, mood changes, identity shifts, and body image concerns. You don’t have to navigate this alone—therapy offers a compassionate space to process and heal.
Are the present circumstances getting too stressful? There are so many changes of which we are not in control- job insecurity, fear of disease/death, separation from family members, and kids at home - every day, ALL day! (I am a Registered Play Therapist along with being a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.) Life's difficulties may have seemed manageable a few months ago, but now are overwhelming.
Are the present circumstances getting too stressful? There are so many changes of which we are not in control- job insecurity, fear of disease/death, separation from family members, and kids at home - every day, ALL day! (I am a Registered Play Therapist along with being a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.) Life's difficulties may have seemed manageable a few months ago, but now are overwhelming.
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Number of Therapists in Palm Desert, CA
200+
Average cost per session
$172
Therapists in Palm Desert, CA who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 93% | Social Anxiety |
| 93% | Health Anxiety |
| 93% | Driving Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 73% | Relationship Issues |
| 69% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
17 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 73% | Aetna |
| 66% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 59% | Anthem |
How Therapists in Palm Desert, CA see their clients
| 59% | In Person and Online | |
| 41% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 25% | Male |