Female Therapists in Palm Desert, CA
No matter what brings you to therapy, I want you to know first of all that you are not alone. Secondly, I want you to know that change is possible and there is hope! Whether you have been carrying a heavy struggle for a long time or recently found yourself experiencing challenges in a relationship, with a child, or within another area of your life, I am here to help lessen the weight of the problem and help you uncover solutions for healing.
No matter what brings you to therapy, I want you to know first of all that you are not alone. Secondly, I want you to know that change is possible and there is hope! Whether you have been carrying a heavy struggle for a long time or recently found yourself experiencing challenges in a relationship, with a child, or within another area of your life, I am here to help lessen the weight of the problem and help you uncover solutions for healing.
My name is Cathy Angi Brownell, I am a licensed marriage & family therapist with over 25 years of practice. I am accustomed to working with people who experience anxiety, depression, panic, co-dependency, low self-worth, trauma, or post-traumatic stress. I am practical and supportive and I teach skills that clients can easily begin using. I use a number of theoretical approaches depending on each situation. They might include, cognitive behavioral (CBT), person-centered, family systems, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, trauma-focused, supportive, experiential, or expressive art.
My name is Cathy Angi Brownell, I am a licensed marriage & family therapist with over 25 years of practice. I am accustomed to working with people who experience anxiety, depression, panic, co-dependency, low self-worth, trauma, or post-traumatic stress. I am practical and supportive and I teach skills that clients can easily begin using. I use a number of theoretical approaches depending on each situation. They might include, cognitive behavioral (CBT), person-centered, family systems, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, trauma-focused, supportive, experiential, or expressive art.
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Are you an adoptee feeling lost, misunderstood, or like you don’t quite belong? Are you curious about your birth parents but feel guilty for even wondering? Do you wrestle with conflicting emotions about your adoptive parents and your own identity?
Selene Burley Anxiety Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Palm Desert, CA 92260 (Online Only)
With 10 years of experience, I specialize in supporting women through the complex emotions of anxiety & postpartum challenges.
Life can be overwhelming, especially when faced with women's issues such as anxiety, postpartum struggles, or navigating the unique role of being a new parent. If you’re feeling lost, exhausted, or simply in need of a compassionate guide, you’re not alone. There is hope, & you deserve to find peace & balance. As a mother of two myself, I understand firsthand the joys & struggles of starting a family & adapting to new roles. It's finally time to show up as your vulnerable self, so that eventually you can feel confident being the woman you were always meant to be.
With 10 years of experience, I specialize in supporting women through the complex emotions of anxiety & postpartum challenges.
Life can be overwhelming, especially when faced with women's issues such as anxiety, postpartum struggles, or navigating the unique role of being a new parent. If you’re feeling lost, exhausted, or simply in need of a compassionate guide, you’re not alone. There is hope, & you deserve to find peace & balance. As a mother of two myself, I understand firsthand the joys & struggles of starting a family & adapting to new roles. It's finally time to show up as your vulnerable self, so that eventually you can feel confident being the woman you were always meant to be.
Sarah Torres
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palm Desert, CA 92211
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.
Are you struggling to get through the day? Dealing with anxiety or depression? Having trouble adjusting to motherhood? Experiencing difficult behaviors with your child? 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.
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.
Are you struggling to get through the day? Dealing with anxiety or depression? Having trouble adjusting to motherhood? Experiencing difficult behaviors with your child? 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.
Alicia L Caruthers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palm Desert, CA 92260
The therapeutic process has been found to be challenging but what is harder to live with a less than a good quality of life. My commitment to assist my client’s can make that therapeutic process less intimidating. Through my dedication and the client’s willingness for change together can assist with the struggles of the client's mental health. The main ingredient is enough courage to take the first step and reach out to a professional for guidance through the healing process. There is no greater strength than addressing those things that are keeping someone from their full potential.
The therapeutic process has been found to be challenging but what is harder to live with a less than a good quality of life. My commitment to assist my client’s can make that therapeutic process less intimidating. Through my dedication and the client’s willingness for change together can assist with the struggles of the client's mental health. The main ingredient is enough courage to take the first step and reach out to a professional for guidance through the healing process. There is no greater strength than addressing those things that are keeping someone from their full potential.
Kathleen A Dale
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palm Desert, CA 92260 (Online Only)
You deserve peace of mind and quality of life. 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. Brain research shows we can make real change by changing our thinking while integrating old emotional injuries. Early childhood trauma and losses with resulting relationship problems echo through our adult lives affecting our significant relationships. With my experience, I can help you work through these deeper issues to obtain resolution, integration and freedom bringing peace of mind to your life.
You deserve peace of mind and quality of life. 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. Brain research shows we can make real change by changing our thinking while integrating old emotional injuries. Early childhood trauma and losses with resulting relationship problems echo through our adult lives affecting our significant relationships. With my experience, I can help you work through these deeper issues to obtain resolution, integration and freedom bringing peace of mind to your life.
Christina Granillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palm Desert, CA 92260 (Online Only)
Click on my website to check for available appointments or to schedule a consult. Seeking therapy is not always easy, but if you're here, you've taken the first step. If you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, tired of doing the same things without getting different results, come give therapy a try. With the help of different therapeutic disciplines, we can work through depression, anxiety, anger, relational problems, and so much more. EMDR focused.
Click on my website to check for available appointments or to schedule a consult. Seeking therapy is not always easy, but if you're here, you've taken the first step. If you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, tired of doing the same things without getting different results, come give therapy a try. With the help of different therapeutic disciplines, we can work through depression, anxiety, anger, relational problems, and so much more. EMDR focused.
We are living in a time of uncertainty and constant change which can add to an already stressful or challenging time in one’s life. You don’t have to struggle through difficult times alone. Therapy is a nonjudgmental, safe place to explore life’s challenges, to gain understanding and self-acceptance in order to make changes and enhance your lifelong well-being. If you have been feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious for a period of time, or if you find yourself isolating from family/friends and using ineffective coping skills, this may be a sign you need help to move on.
We are living in a time of uncertainty and constant change which can add to an already stressful or challenging time in one’s life. You don’t have to struggle through difficult times alone. Therapy is a nonjudgmental, safe place to explore life’s challenges, to gain understanding and self-acceptance in order to make changes and enhance your lifelong well-being. If you have been feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious for a period of time, or if you find yourself isolating from family/friends and using ineffective coping skills, this may be a sign you need help to move on.
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.
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.
You can learn to take control of yourself, your family, and your life! Positive communication and interpersonal interactions can be yours! Having worked with children, teens, and families for over 30 years as a teacher, school counselor, or therapist, I am familiar with the challenges, frustrations, and unique demands of trying to managing school, work, and family life. I am absolutely passionate about providing a safe and comfortable place to help you achieve your goals.
You can learn to take control of yourself, your family, and your life! Positive communication and interpersonal interactions can be yours! Having worked with children, teens, and families for over 30 years as a teacher, school counselor, or therapist, I am familiar with the challenges, frustrations, and unique demands of trying to managing school, work, and family life. I am absolutely passionate about providing a safe and comfortable place to help you achieve your goals.
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Hello! My name is Elizabeth Muñoz. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering telehealth services to individuals above the age of 18. I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC). I have been practicing for 7 years. My services are available in both English and Spanish. My therapeutic style and approach have been a good fit for adults who may be dealing with challenges or life transitions. Oftentimes, this will present in the form of depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, among other things.
Hello! My name is Elizabeth Muñoz. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering telehealth services to individuals above the age of 18. I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC). I have been practicing for 7 years. My services are available in both English and Spanish. My therapeutic style and approach have been a good fit for adults who may be dealing with challenges or life transitions. Oftentimes, this will present in the form of depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, among other things.
Leila McCauley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palm Desert, CA 92260 (Online Only)
Imagine feeling lighter, more confident, more self-supportive and more self-loving. I've helped hundreds of clients achieve this, many starting from a place of despair and incredible anxiety. It is possible to enjoy and celebrate this life! Our work together would be about getting to the heart of the issues, putting some healing there and freeing you up to be more present and available - more of who you truly are. We would utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally Focused, Trauma Informed and Spiritual Psychology methods, as well as EMDR and Integrative Nutritional Counseling. I also love working with children and teens.
Imagine feeling lighter, more confident, more self-supportive and more self-loving. I've helped hundreds of clients achieve this, many starting from a place of despair and incredible anxiety. It is possible to enjoy and celebrate this life! Our work together would be about getting to the heart of the issues, putting some healing there and freeing you up to be more present and available - more of who you truly are. We would utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally Focused, Trauma Informed and Spiritual Psychology methods, as well as EMDR and Integrative Nutritional Counseling. I also love working with children and teens.
If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to create the life you've dreamed of, I would love to work with you! You will design a clear vision, develop an action plan and overcome obstacles with a new skill set. You will become happy, successful, and free. Creating a great life is an art that you can learn. For over two decades, I have helped hundreds of individuals and couples transform their dreams into reality. If you do not think we are a good fit, the session is on me. Please check out my book on Amazon.com. it's called: Your Guide to Self-actualization, how to be happy, successful and free.
If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to create the life you've dreamed of, I would love to work with you! You will design a clear vision, develop an action plan and overcome obstacles with a new skill set. You will become happy, successful, and free. Creating a great life is an art that you can learn. For over two decades, I have helped hundreds of individuals and couples transform their dreams into reality. If you do not think we are a good fit, the session is on me. Please check out my book on Amazon.com. it's called: Your Guide to Self-actualization, how to be happy, successful and free.
Dr. Heather Gaedt
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Palm Desert, CA 92261 (Online Only)
I am so excited for you that you decided to do this! Investing in you is the best choice you could ever make! I am not a regular therapist. I use a holistic approach to help you. What that means is that I come from the perspective of what you have been through in your life gets stuck in your body and you will continue to relive it until you know what it is and I help you to relieve it. By doing this, you start to experience life as it is, instead of having the filter from your past or the anxiety about your future. I am here to help you. Are you hungry for change? Buckle up and enjoy your life, let me help. :)
I am so excited for you that you decided to do this! Investing in you is the best choice you could ever make! I am not a regular therapist. I use a holistic approach to help you. What that means is that I come from the perspective of what you have been through in your life gets stuck in your body and you will continue to relive it until you know what it is and I help you to relieve it. By doing this, you start to experience life as it is, instead of having the filter from your past or the anxiety about your future. I am here to help you. Are you hungry for change? Buckle up and enjoy your life, let me help. :)
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. In addition, I also provide Christian Counseling and conduct on line, as well as phone counseling. Therapy is an act of courage and I want you to know that I appreciate your strength!
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. In addition, I also provide Christian Counseling and conduct on line, as well as phone counseling. Therapy is an act of courage and I want you to know that I appreciate your strength!
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.
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.
Erika Crowell Altobelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palm Desert, CA 92211
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.
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.
Miranda Duncan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palm Desert, CA 92211 (Online Only)
I am passionate about empowering men and women to live happy, healthy and productive lives.
As your therapist, I can help you learn about the relationship between your thoughts, moods, physical symptoms and behaviors. Along the way we can collaborate to develop skills to help you manage stress and any difficult emotions you may be experiencing.
I am passionate about empowering men and women to live happy, healthy and productive lives.
As your therapist, I can help you learn about the relationship between your thoughts, moods, physical symptoms and behaviors. Along the way we can collaborate to develop skills to help you manage stress and any difficult emotions you may be experiencing.
Terri Shearer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palm Desert, CA 92260 (Online Only)
You don’t have to go it alone. I am here to help you find your way back to living the life you want. It can happen. I'm here every step of the way. Because sometimes, things don’t turn out the way we planned. We didn’t know we would end up getting divorced, or blending families, or being a single parent, but here we are. We didn’t know we would adopt instead of birthing our own child, or be raising our grandchildren, or the difficulties we would face raising children in an LGBTQ home. But, here we are. These challenges can cause tremendous anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, confusion, sadness, and suffering. I understand.
You don’t have to go it alone. I am here to help you find your way back to living the life you want. It can happen. I'm here every step of the way. Because sometimes, things don’t turn out the way we planned. We didn’t know we would end up getting divorced, or blending families, or being a single parent, but here we are. We didn’t know we would adopt instead of birthing our own child, or be raising our grandchildren, or the difficulties we would face raising children in an LGBTQ home. But, here we are. These challenges can cause tremendous anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, confusion, sadness, and suffering. I understand.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.