Spirituality Therapists in La Quinta, CA
I have 40+ years of teaching and clinical experience and have treated a variety of issues, but specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship, and sexual issues. I also have extensive experience in substance abuse treatment and behavioral addictions such as obsessive spending and porn addiction. In addition, I also treat religious guilt and help others deal with issues related to spirituality and grief. I tailor the treatment to each person for the greatest personal effectiveness. I do so with many years of clinical experience and a professional and compassionate approach. I am licensed in both CA and MI.
I have 40+ years of teaching and clinical experience and have treated a variety of issues, but specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship, and sexual issues. I also have extensive experience in substance abuse treatment and behavioral addictions such as obsessive spending and porn addiction. In addition, I also treat religious guilt and help others deal with issues related to spirituality and grief. I tailor the treatment to each person for the greatest personal effectiveness. I do so with many years of clinical experience and a professional and compassionate approach. I am licensed in both CA and MI.
Dr. Jamie D. Kirkpatrick, JD, PsyD, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92253
Waitlist for new clients
It is my passion to help people transform their lives, assisting individuals and families to overcome difficult challenges and achieve the change and growth they desire. Working together as a team I can help you to gain insight and problem-solving skills. My specialty is helping people overcome childhood pain/abuse and trauma. In general, I can help you with Posttraumatic Stress (PTSD), depression & anxiety, stress, suicidal thoughts, self-injury, dissociation (including DID/Multiple Personality Disorder), communication skills, relationship issues, parenting, self-esteem, and personal and spiritual growth.
It is my passion to help people transform their lives, assisting individuals and families to overcome difficult challenges and achieve the change and growth they desire. Working together as a team I can help you to gain insight and problem-solving skills. My specialty is helping people overcome childhood pain/abuse and trauma. In general, I can help you with Posttraumatic Stress (PTSD), depression & anxiety, stress, suicidal thoughts, self-injury, dissociation (including DID/Multiple Personality Disorder), communication skills, relationship issues, parenting, self-esteem, and personal and spiritual growth.
Maureen P Misuraca
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92253
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.
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.
We all experience struggles that lead us down difficult roads. These roads can increase our anxiety, depression, or trigger a trauma response. I am here to help. I am a licensed psychologist who is able to provide you with the tools you need to navigate these difficult roads. Using Biblically-based principles combined with evidence-based therapeutic practices I will help you regain focus and stability in your life.
We all experience struggles that lead us down difficult roads. These roads can increase our anxiety, depression, or trigger a trauma response. I am here to help. I am a licensed psychologist who is able to provide you with the tools you need to navigate these difficult roads. Using Biblically-based principles combined with evidence-based therapeutic practices I will help you regain focus and stability in your life.
I am committed to helping families and individuals through professional, compassionate and evidence based mental health services that are rooted in community and faith. I consider myself a Christian counselor who values diversity and cultural sensitivity in particularly regarding race, religion, and sexual orientation. I have helped hundreds of individuals overcome psychological, emotional, and physical struggles.
I am committed to helping families and individuals through professional, compassionate and evidence based mental health services that are rooted in community and faith. I consider myself a Christian counselor who values diversity and cultural sensitivity in particularly regarding race, religion, and sexual orientation. I have helped hundreds of individuals overcome psychological, emotional, and physical struggles.
Mabel R. Ribas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253 (Online Only)
It is my honor to work with clients that are experiencing difficult life experiences. I provide counseling to children, adults and families. My areas of specialty include managing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship problems. I also specialize working with children and families that are affected by learning disorders (IEPS), behavior challenges, ADHD, Autism, Emotional Disturbance and other school related difficulties. My approach is to prioritize my clients' needs and assist them in identifying their strengths, power, purpose and resilience in order to overcome their stressors.
It is my honor to work with clients that are experiencing difficult life experiences. I provide counseling to children, adults and families. My areas of specialty include managing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship problems. I also specialize working with children and families that are affected by learning disorders (IEPS), behavior challenges, ADHD, Autism, Emotional Disturbance and other school related difficulties. My approach is to prioritize my clients' needs and assist them in identifying their strengths, power, purpose and resilience in order to overcome their stressors.
Amy Austin
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92253
In your therapy," I WON'T JUST SIT AND NOD." I'll be an active participant in your therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, family and addiction therapy from anxiety, depression to relationship challenges. I can help with a blend of warmth, compassion, guidance utilizing workable tools in a safe therapeutic milieu. I'll support you to identify, explore, and work through those scary, but telling truths. Your truths! Not thoughts and behaviors that you've lived that keep you emotionally stuck, tied to your history, and in pain! Let's work to leave behind patterns of dis-ease, discovering an empowered, real and wonderful YOU!
In your therapy," I WON'T JUST SIT AND NOD." I'll be an active participant in your therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, family and addiction therapy from anxiety, depression to relationship challenges. I can help with a blend of warmth, compassion, guidance utilizing workable tools in a safe therapeutic milieu. I'll support you to identify, explore, and work through those scary, but telling truths. Your truths! Not thoughts and behaviors that you've lived that keep you emotionally stuck, tied to your history, and in pain! Let's work to leave behind patterns of dis-ease, discovering an empowered, real and wonderful YOU!
Joshua Bienenfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92253 (Online Only)
My name is Joshua Bienenfeld, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and caregiver issues, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures.
My name is Joshua Bienenfeld, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and caregiver issues, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures.
I specialize in one on one therapy, as well as couples therapy, and family therapy where I utilize my background in clinical psychology to provide coping skills for individuals who are experiencing emotional distress. I'm grateful for having earned the respect of my professional colleagues, where I have been enlisted as a consultant to doctors in need of professional guidance. I know the vital impact of "great therapy," and I will work with you in a genuine way, illuminating profound insights which lead to lasting life changes and personal growth.
I specialize in one on one therapy, as well as couples therapy, and family therapy where I utilize my background in clinical psychology to provide coping skills for individuals who are experiencing emotional distress. I'm grateful for having earned the respect of my professional colleagues, where I have been enlisted as a consultant to doctors in need of professional guidance. I know the vital impact of "great therapy," and I will work with you in a genuine way, illuminating profound insights which lead to lasting life changes and personal growth.
Life can be so challenging at times. So much to do, with so little time. All this running around and at the end of the day there is yet a feeling of dissatisfaction. Do you find yourself worn out, frustrated, and stressed out? Perhaps your relationship needs a tune-up. There is help. I would like to assist you along in your journey to self-discovery, and improving relationships with self and others. Now accepting IEHP insurance. Simply contact IEHP and request for "Behavioral Services with Angelica Guajardo, LMFT."
Life can be so challenging at times. So much to do, with so little time. All this running around and at the end of the day there is yet a feeling of dissatisfaction. Do you find yourself worn out, frustrated, and stressed out? Perhaps your relationship needs a tune-up. There is help. I would like to assist you along in your journey to self-discovery, and improving relationships with self and others. Now accepting IEHP insurance. Simply contact IEHP and request for "Behavioral Services with Angelica Guajardo, LMFT."
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I hope to help you feel empowered, encouraged, supported, and help you through this journey step by step. As a mental health professional, I have gained incredible experience working with adults, children, teens, couples, and families through treatment facilities, schools, universities, and community organizations. My experience in these different organizations and facilities has allowed me to gain skills working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, relational difficulties, and coping difficulties.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I hope to help you feel empowered, encouraged, supported, and help you through this journey step by step. As a mental health professional, I have gained incredible experience working with adults, children, teens, couples, and families through treatment facilities, schools, universities, and community organizations. My experience in these different organizations and facilities has allowed me to gain skills working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, relational difficulties, and coping difficulties.
Blanca Maldonado Marriage & Family Therapist Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS Psy, LMFT, MA PPS
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
I work with clients of all ages who may be encountering different needs. As a therapist, my main purpose is to create a safe, empathetic, and supportive space to help you achieve your goals. I have a rich experience in working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, stress management, grief, parenting challenges, divorce, family/relational conflict, and behavioral problems in children.
I work with clients of all ages who may be encountering different needs. As a therapist, my main purpose is to create a safe, empathetic, and supportive space to help you achieve your goals. I have a rich experience in working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, stress management, grief, parenting challenges, divorce, family/relational conflict, and behavioral problems in children.
Katherine Deal (Reis)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Whether you're struggling with consequences stemming from past trauma, chronic mental illness, grief/loss, hopelessness, anger, resentment or profound life changes; healing is possible. Therapy is the process of building insight and awareness into behaviors and thoughts that ultimately perpetuate the hurt and pain. My goal is to assist in you finding the best way to break this pattern, change old and ineffective ways of coping and building a better understanding of why we do what we do. We often are trying to make right or whole, something that was so broken, destroyed or distorted from our past.
Whether you're struggling with consequences stemming from past trauma, chronic mental illness, grief/loss, hopelessness, anger, resentment or profound life changes; healing is possible. Therapy is the process of building insight and awareness into behaviors and thoughts that ultimately perpetuate the hurt and pain. My goal is to assist in you finding the best way to break this pattern, change old and ineffective ways of coping and building a better understanding of why we do what we do. We often are trying to make right or whole, something that was so broken, destroyed or distorted from our past.
Jaril Faith Gallup
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253 (Online Only)
I'm Faith Gallup, LCSW and I have the heart of a teacher. I love to teach mental health concepts to people, using many diagrams I created myself. I love to help adults who want to learn new ways to improve their lives. I love to teach coping skills using DBT and teach people how to challenge their own thoughts, using CBT. Adults who struggle with depression, and anxiety and young adults who want to learn new ways to think about themselves, others, and relationships. I am very comfortable treating people who are followers of Jesus Christ since I myself have been a serious follower for over 40 years.
I'm Faith Gallup, LCSW and I have the heart of a teacher. I love to teach mental health concepts to people, using many diagrams I created myself. I love to help adults who want to learn new ways to improve their lives. I love to teach coping skills using DBT and teach people how to challenge their own thoughts, using CBT. Adults who struggle with depression, and anxiety and young adults who want to learn new ways to think about themselves, others, and relationships. I am very comfortable treating people who are followers of Jesus Christ since I myself have been a serious follower for over 40 years.
Terra Michelle Schmid
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Waitlist for new clients
If you are ready to start healing past hurts, start taking care of You, and/or improve your relationships...I am here to help. We all need a place to shed the layers of thoughts, feelings and experiences that may be keeping us from our true self, or hindering our quality of life. Are you a parent needing guidance and support, or is your child or teen having a difficult time and you don't know where to turn? Are you looking to finally feel heard and understood...If you are struggling in any one of these areas, or are looking to feel more connected to yourself I would love to work with you. Your past does not predict your future.
If you are ready to start healing past hurts, start taking care of You, and/or improve your relationships...I am here to help. We all need a place to shed the layers of thoughts, feelings and experiences that may be keeping us from our true self, or hindering our quality of life. Are you a parent needing guidance and support, or is your child or teen having a difficult time and you don't know where to turn? Are you looking to finally feel heard and understood...If you are struggling in any one of these areas, or are looking to feel more connected to yourself I would love to work with you. Your past does not predict your future.
As a teen I worked with foster youth who shared their stories of abandonment, loneliness, and trauma. As a kid myself I didn't fully know how to support besides listening and comfort. I never wanted to feel that helpless when helping a fellow human being again so I became a therapist. Watching people heal and having the privilege of being a part of their journey has been my greatest joy as a therapist.
As a teen I worked with foster youth who shared their stories of abandonment, loneliness, and trauma. As a kid myself I didn't fully know how to support besides listening and comfort. I never wanted to feel that helpless when helping a fellow human being again so I became a therapist. Watching people heal and having the privilege of being a part of their journey has been my greatest joy as a therapist.
There are times in life when our paths lead us off course and we find ourselves struggling with serious issues like negativity, depression, worry, anxiety, interpersonal relational issues, difficulty with co-workers or unfulfilling marriages. Some of us struggle with unresolved trauma from our past, leaving us feeling distant, disconnected and alone. No matter how difficult your current situation seems, I believe that it is always possible to get back on track and feel better. In my years specializing in domestic violence, eating disorders and trauma related therapy, I have helped individuals, couples and families overcome multiple obstacles.
There are times in life when our paths lead us off course and we find ourselves struggling with serious issues like negativity, depression, worry, anxiety, interpersonal relational issues, difficulty with co-workers or unfulfilling marriages. Some of us struggle with unresolved trauma from our past, leaving us feeling distant, disconnected and alone. No matter how difficult your current situation seems, I believe that it is always possible to get back on track and feel better. In my years specializing in domestic violence, eating disorders and trauma related therapy, I have helped individuals, couples and families overcome multiple obstacles.
I am the founder & clinical director of ADAPT Therapy Centers, Inc. (c.1987). My specialties include a treatment of mood disorders (depression, anxiety/panic, bi-polar disorder) & addiciton. Throughout my 30 year career, I have run hundreds of psychodrama, multi-family, & cognitive therapy groups at various SoCal hospitals . I have been a professor in the Psychology Dept. at Mount Saint Mary's College & a member of the Board of Directors for the National Council of Alcoholism & Drug Addiction, Los Angeles Chapter. I have also served as Clinical Director at The Pasadena Recovery Center & co-hosted "Shrink Wrap" on KCSN-FM.
I am the founder & clinical director of ADAPT Therapy Centers, Inc. (c.1987). My specialties include a treatment of mood disorders (depression, anxiety/panic, bi-polar disorder) & addiciton. Throughout my 30 year career, I have run hundreds of psychodrama, multi-family, & cognitive therapy groups at various SoCal hospitals . I have been a professor in the Psychology Dept. at Mount Saint Mary's College & a member of the Board of Directors for the National Council of Alcoholism & Drug Addiction, Los Angeles Chapter. I have also served as Clinical Director at The Pasadena Recovery Center & co-hosted "Shrink Wrap" on KCSN-FM.
My name is Sommer Slaughter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults and I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, intimate partner violence and substance abuse. I integrate a variety of modalities based on the need of each client. I most frequently use Trauma Informed Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as both modalities allow me to help clients work on behavior change while gaining back control and empowerment in their lives.
My name is Sommer Slaughter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults and I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, intimate partner violence and substance abuse. I integrate a variety of modalities based on the need of each client. I most frequently use Trauma Informed Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as both modalities allow me to help clients work on behavior change while gaining back control and empowerment in their lives.
My professional voyage has traversed healthcare, the realm of workers' compensation, and the corridors of education, all of which have endowed me with a rich tapestry of skills. I’m Kathryn Calcaterra, PhD, a clinical psychologist specializing in the art of healing. I focus on patients who grapple with the weight of chronic pain, dance with the shadows of anxiety and depression, and bear the scars of trauma. I typically treat adults and elders (65+), often who have a physical injury followed by an emotional sequela of chronic pain. I also treat patients struggling with anxiety and depression.
My professional voyage has traversed healthcare, the realm of workers' compensation, and the corridors of education, all of which have endowed me with a rich tapestry of skills. I’m Kathryn Calcaterra, PhD, a clinical psychologist specializing in the art of healing. I focus on patients who grapple with the weight of chronic pain, dance with the shadows of anxiety and depression, and bear the scars of trauma. I typically treat adults and elders (65+), often who have a physical injury followed by an emotional sequela of chronic pain. I also treat patients struggling with anxiety and depression.
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Spirituality Therapists
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.