Integrative Therapists in Palm Springs, CA
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Danny Phillips, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Waitlist for new clients
My practice orientation is integrative but based in psychodynamic theory.
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, problems in a significant relationship, or are at a critical juncture in your life - talking with a therapist can help. The key is finding a therapist that is right for you. I enjoy working with individuals, ranging in age from young adult to elders. I have extensive experience working with clients with life-altering health issues including cancer and HIV. I am also very sensitive to the issues and concerns of the LGBTQ community.
My practice orientation is integrative but based in psychodynamic theory.
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, problems in a significant relationship, or are at a critical juncture in your life - talking with a therapist can help. The key is finding a therapist that is right for you. I enjoy working with individuals, ranging in age from young adult to elders. I have extensive experience working with clients with life-altering health issues including cancer and HIV. I am also very sensitive to the issues and concerns of the LGBTQ community.
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Amy Mandel #122139
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92264 (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website.I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, number 122139, EMDR - trauma trained Clinician. I graduated from Pepperdine University and treat a plethora of Mental Health struggles and work with individuals, relationships, family's, couples, and I am culturally attuned. I am integrative with my therapeutic approach; dependent on needs of the individual. Several practice approaches would include: Psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, CBT, EMDR (EMDRIA), Solution Focused, etc. I receive texts more quickly than I am able to answer a call, or please leave me a voicemail. Schedule is flexible. 310-946-0004.
Book with me now by clicking on my website.I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, number 122139, EMDR - trauma trained Clinician. I graduated from Pepperdine University and treat a plethora of Mental Health struggles and work with individuals, relationships, family's, couples, and I am culturally attuned. I am integrative with my therapeutic approach; dependent on needs of the individual. Several practice approaches would include: Psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, CBT, EMDR (EMDRIA), Solution Focused, etc. I receive texts more quickly than I am able to answer a call, or please leave me a voicemail. Schedule is flexible. 310-946-0004.
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Melissa Fogle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, E-RYT, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Online Only)
Healing is your journey back to joy. My philosophy is that every obstacle is an opportunity to grow and learn and that pain is an invitation to make some changes. It is my aim to help you decide what is needed to heal body, mind and spirit. I am certified to bring nutrition into the therapy room, and utilize several modalities and will work with you to create a custom treatment plan that leads you toward your goals. Choosing a therapist is an important decision to consider carefully. I offer a free phone consultation to discuss your goals and help you decide if my style of integrative psychotherapy is a good match for your needs.
Healing is your journey back to joy. My philosophy is that every obstacle is an opportunity to grow and learn and that pain is an invitation to make some changes. It is my aim to help you decide what is needed to heal body, mind and spirit. I am certified to bring nutrition into the therapy room, and utilize several modalities and will work with you to create a custom treatment plan that leads you toward your goals. Choosing a therapist is an important decision to consider carefully. I offer a free phone consultation to discuss your goals and help you decide if my style of integrative psychotherapy is a good match for your needs.
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Sara Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92264 (Online Only)
I am proud to be a part of SABI Pathways Holistic Wellness, a prominent integrative therapy group in California.
Seeking positive change? Looking for more meaning? Wanting to elevate your life? The power to create the life you want is within you and ready to be unleashed! When we come together in session I will help guide you to move past limiting beliefs, release emotional blockages, and align you with your true path! We can work to uncover new perceptions, positive ways of thinking, inspire creative ideas, create healthy habits, integrate mindfulness practices, focus on gratitude, and curate an intentional lifestyle! Let's co-create the environment you need so you may live the life you've always dreamed of!
I am proud to be a part of SABI Pathways Holistic Wellness, a prominent integrative therapy group in California.
Seeking positive change? Looking for more meaning? Wanting to elevate your life? The power to create the life you want is within you and ready to be unleashed! When we come together in session I will help guide you to move past limiting beliefs, release emotional blockages, and align you with your true path! We can work to uncover new perceptions, positive ways of thinking, inspire creative ideas, create healthy habits, integrate mindfulness practices, focus on gratitude, and curate an intentional lifestyle! Let's co-create the environment you need so you may live the life you've always dreamed of!
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Simone Ravicz Ketamine Asstd Psychothpy Emdr Bsp
Psychologist, PhD, EMDR, Brainsp
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92264
I use an integrative approach based on mind, brain, body and spirit.
My clients come to me when they're experiencing emotional and/or mental distress and just want the pain to stop...now. They are sleep-deprived (or the opposite), stressed over college, depressed about work, angry or indifferent to everyone, anxious, frustrated by everything! Their stomachs hurt and heads ache. The problems may stem from unmet needs (love, belonging, self-esteem), various issues (trauma, anxiety, addiction, depression, chronic pain) or not meeting personal or life goals. While change can feel difficult and scary, you can learn powerful, safe ways through as you progress to becoming the person you truly want to be.
I use an integrative approach based on mind, brain, body and spirit.
My clients come to me when they're experiencing emotional and/or mental distress and just want the pain to stop...now. They are sleep-deprived (or the opposite), stressed over college, depressed about work, angry or indifferent to everyone, anxious, frustrated by everything! Their stomachs hurt and heads ache. The problems may stem from unmet needs (love, belonging, self-esteem), various issues (trauma, anxiety, addiction, depression, chronic pain) or not meeting personal or life goals. While change can feel difficult and scary, you can learn powerful, safe ways through as you progress to becoming the person you truly want to be.
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Kristi Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Online Only)
I am a proud member of SABI Pathways Holistic Wellness, one of California's leading integrative therapy groups.
Are you feeling stagnant and yearning for a change? Ready to uncover a deeper sense of purpose and joy? Desiring a life transformation? The key to unlocking your ideal future lies within you, & I’m here to help you access it! Everyone is capable of making positive changes, but sometimes we need a guiding hand, much like a coach or tutor helps in other areas of life. I’m here to support you, to be on your team, & to work with you whenever you’re ready to begin your journey towards growth & healing. Let’s work together to create the foundation you need to live your best life!
I am a proud member of SABI Pathways Holistic Wellness, one of California's leading integrative therapy groups.
Are you feeling stagnant and yearning for a change? Ready to uncover a deeper sense of purpose and joy? Desiring a life transformation? The key to unlocking your ideal future lies within you, & I’m here to help you access it! Everyone is capable of making positive changes, but sometimes we need a guiding hand, much like a coach or tutor helps in other areas of life. I’m here to support you, to be on your team, & to work with you whenever you’re ready to begin your journey towards growth & healing. Let’s work together to create the foundation you need to live your best life!
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Kristen Springsteen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Online Only)
I am a proud member of SABI Pathways Holistic Wellness, one of California's leading integrative therapy groups.
Are you feeling blocked and desiring a shift? Ready to explore a more meaningful & joyful existence? Wanting to transform your life? Your path to an ideal future begins inside you, and I'm here to help you discover it. In our sessions, I bring trust, respect, & authenticity to create a non-judgmental space where you can break free from limiting beliefs & release emotional barriers. We'll use Brainspotting therapy & energy healing to uncover new perspectives, ignite your creative spark, foster healthy routines, and shape a purposeful & evolving life. Let’s partner together to lay the groundwork for an incredible future.
I am a proud member of SABI Pathways Holistic Wellness, one of California's leading integrative therapy groups.
Are you feeling blocked and desiring a shift? Ready to explore a more meaningful & joyful existence? Wanting to transform your life? Your path to an ideal future begins inside you, and I'm here to help you discover it. In our sessions, I bring trust, respect, & authenticity to create a non-judgmental space where you can break free from limiting beliefs & release emotional barriers. We'll use Brainspotting therapy & energy healing to uncover new perspectives, ignite your creative spark, foster healthy routines, and shape a purposeful & evolving life. Let’s partner together to lay the groundwork for an incredible future.
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BKO Therapy Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92264
"Are you ready for a NEW relationship with your thoughts and feelings?" Creating a new awareness of self in relationship to the world around you increases your ability to maintain focus and direction. Developing new relationships with your thoughts & feelings is what Mindfulness-Based therapy is about. As a licensed therapist, I use Mindfulness-based counseling processes to assist people in coping with the struggles of daily life. I have an integrative approach to counseling, focusing on your needs and concerns. I look forward to assisting you to discover more about you!
"Are you ready for a NEW relationship with your thoughts and feelings?" Creating a new awareness of self in relationship to the world around you increases your ability to maintain focus and direction. Developing new relationships with your thoughts & feelings is what Mindfulness-Based therapy is about. As a licensed therapist, I use Mindfulness-based counseling processes to assist people in coping with the struggles of daily life. I have an integrative approach to counseling, focusing on your needs and concerns. I look forward to assisting you to discover more about you!
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Jennifer Leilani Stoneburner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Online Only)
My name is Jennifer...
My name is Jennifer...
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Finding the right psychologist is the most important part of the therapeutic process. What might be right for one might not be right for another. In addition to being a licensed Psychologist, I have received additional training in EMDR therapy for trauma as well as non-opiate approaches to pain management. I have worked with individuals seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction as well as couples and families. I have also worked with individuals who are just looking to navigate the storm, short term therapy to see them through a specific challenge or to gain insight and a new perspective on what may be a long standing issue.
Finding the right psychologist is the most important part of the therapeutic process. What might be right for one might not be right for another. In addition to being a licensed Psychologist, I have received additional training in EMDR therapy for trauma as well as non-opiate approaches to pain management. I have worked with individuals seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction as well as couples and families. I have also worked with individuals who are just looking to navigate the storm, short term therapy to see them through a specific challenge or to gain insight and a new perspective on what may be a long standing issue.
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Many of us desire true belonging and intimacy in our lives but our fears and misperceptions of vulnerability get in our way. We are often also be burdened with feelings of unworthiness or shame. I can provide support and encouragement for anyone feeling stuck in their lives whether it is due to sex addiction or unresolved trauma. I can help you learn to embrace healthy vulnerability while also assisting you with shame reduction. I will provide empathic support as I encourage you to develop your voice of self-compassion as we work collaboratively to meet your goals.
Many of us desire true belonging and intimacy in our lives but our fears and misperceptions of vulnerability get in our way. We are often also be burdened with feelings of unworthiness or shame. I can provide support and encouragement for anyone feeling stuck in their lives whether it is due to sex addiction or unresolved trauma. I can help you learn to embrace healthy vulnerability while also assisting you with shame reduction. I will provide empathic support as I encourage you to develop your voice of self-compassion as we work collaboratively to meet your goals.
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"Unleash your potential and take strides in creating the life you deserve and desire." Therapy reflects growth. It starts with courage and a desire for change. Seeking help from a psychologist starts with a decision to move beyond barriers and the confines of the past. It's about the desire to move forward and grow in order to reach your goals and fullest potential. I will help you develop solutions, new understandings, self-acceptance, ways of thinking and strategies that open you to deeper change and a more fulfilling life. ***I only provide telehealth sessions, which I find to be very effective.
"Unleash your potential and take strides in creating the life you deserve and desire." Therapy reflects growth. It starts with courage and a desire for change. Seeking help from a psychologist starts with a decision to move beyond barriers and the confines of the past. It's about the desire to move forward and grow in order to reach your goals and fullest potential. I will help you develop solutions, new understandings, self-acceptance, ways of thinking and strategies that open you to deeper change and a more fulfilling life. ***I only provide telehealth sessions, which I find to be very effective.
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Robin B Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92264 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life is hard. Therapy can help. I work exclusively over the phone and provide no-cost, telemental health counseling and psychotherapy to people on Medicare. Whether you need help navigating a short term crisis, or you want to take a deep dive into existential questions about the meaning of life, teletherapy can help. While video therapy can be stressful and distracting at times, conversations over the phone are usually more grounded and internally focused.
Life is hard. Therapy can help. I work exclusively over the phone and provide no-cost, telemental health counseling and psychotherapy to people on Medicare. Whether you need help navigating a short term crisis, or you want to take a deep dive into existential questions about the meaning of life, teletherapy can help. While video therapy can be stressful and distracting at times, conversations over the phone are usually more grounded and internally focused.
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Paula D Atkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, E-RYT, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palm Springs, CA 92264 (Online Only)
My goal for every one of my clients is peace, freedom and sanity. For over a decade, I have helped clients who suffer from depression and anxiety, relationship strife, self doubt and the deep despair that results from living in a society that worships perfection, productivity, restriction, and rigidity. My passion is working with those who suffer from a history of dieting, disordered eating, food obsession, and body hatred. The treatment I provide is Body Justice-focused, weight neutral, and anti-diet. I am an IFS-trained therapist, our work together will be warm, playful, transformative, grounding, and fun!
My goal for every one of my clients is peace, freedom and sanity. For over a decade, I have helped clients who suffer from depression and anxiety, relationship strife, self doubt and the deep despair that results from living in a society that worships perfection, productivity, restriction, and rigidity. My passion is working with those who suffer from a history of dieting, disordered eating, food obsession, and body hatred. The treatment I provide is Body Justice-focused, weight neutral, and anti-diet. I am an IFS-trained therapist, our work together will be warm, playful, transformative, grounding, and fun!
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Sometimes problems show up, blocking us from the path we want to take in life. Be it anxiety or depression, grief or conflict, repetitive thinking or even substance misuse – these challenges don’t need to define you.
Sometimes problems show up, blocking us from the path we want to take in life. Be it anxiety or depression, grief or conflict, repetitive thinking or even substance misuse – these challenges don’t need to define you.
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We all have difficulties in our lives and sometimes we need help identifying and exploring these difficulties as well as learning tools to address them and arrive at new ways of feeling, thinking and living. I work primarily in the areas of anxiety, LGBTQ+ concerns, relationships, stress management, life transitions and trauma. We will collaborate to explore your issues and come up with ways to help create change. I am compassionate, interactive, an empathetic listener, and connect well with clients. Many clients have reported that my approach has been comfortable and their process easier.
We all have difficulties in our lives and sometimes we need help identifying and exploring these difficulties as well as learning tools to address them and arrive at new ways of feeling, thinking and living. I work primarily in the areas of anxiety, LGBTQ+ concerns, relationships, stress management, life transitions and trauma. We will collaborate to explore your issues and come up with ways to help create change. I am compassionate, interactive, an empathetic listener, and connect well with clients. Many clients have reported that my approach has been comfortable and their process easier.
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Garry Corgiat
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Online Only)
Together we will confirm your strengths and explore paths to sustainable change. Helping people with high emotional sensitivity to develop improved self-perception and more effective coping skills by building on the person they are and not trying to reinvent them is essential. We will begin by focusing on difficult issues in the present and then gain an understanding of past history. I use a range of therapy techniques that best fit each individual. Maturity, humor and a straightforward style enlivens the dialogue in our counseling sessions.
Together we will confirm your strengths and explore paths to sustainable change. Helping people with high emotional sensitivity to develop improved self-perception and more effective coping skills by building on the person they are and not trying to reinvent them is essential. We will begin by focusing on difficult issues in the present and then gain an understanding of past history. I use a range of therapy techniques that best fit each individual. Maturity, humor and a straightforward style enlivens the dialogue in our counseling sessions.
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Richard M Chambers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Waitlist for new clients
Do you believe you are created for relationship and continually asking yourself, "Why can't I make it happen? or Why is it such a struggle?" Your early connections or attachments will have an impact on how these questions may be answered. The goal is to journey together in a safe and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship developing awareness into your self perceptions and how you relate in the world. We will work to uncover the areas of your life where you are emotionally stuck, experiencing painful memories, trauma or unresolved feelings of terror, rage, panic, shame, grief and disgust.
Do you believe you are created for relationship and continually asking yourself, "Why can't I make it happen? or Why is it such a struggle?" Your early connections or attachments will have an impact on how these questions may be answered. The goal is to journey together in a safe and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship developing awareness into your self perceptions and how you relate in the world. We will work to uncover the areas of your life where you are emotionally stuck, experiencing painful memories, trauma or unresolved feelings of terror, rage, panic, shame, grief and disgust.
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WELCOME! . FOR THE PAST 36 YEARS, I HAVE HELPED MANY PEOPLE AND I AM HERE TO HELP YOU. AT TIMES IN OUR LIVES, WE ALL NEED SOMEONE WE CAN TRUST , SOMEONE NEUTRAL, TO GUIDE US THROUGH SOME CHALLENGES AND ISSUES THAT WE ARE FACING. MY PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY HAS WELL PREPARED ME TO WORK WITH THE MANY SITUATIONS THAT I SEE DAILY. WITH A "POSITIVE PROBLEM SOLVING" APPROACH, I BELIEVE WE LEARN AND GROW THROUGH OUR CHALENGES. IF YOU ARE READY TO TAKE THAT FIRST STEP , I AM HERE FOR YOU. PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE: WWW.PATRICIACRAINE.COM.
WELCOME! . FOR THE PAST 36 YEARS, I HAVE HELPED MANY PEOPLE AND I AM HERE TO HELP YOU. AT TIMES IN OUR LIVES, WE ALL NEED SOMEONE WE CAN TRUST , SOMEONE NEUTRAL, TO GUIDE US THROUGH SOME CHALLENGES AND ISSUES THAT WE ARE FACING. MY PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY HAS WELL PREPARED ME TO WORK WITH THE MANY SITUATIONS THAT I SEE DAILY. WITH A "POSITIVE PROBLEM SOLVING" APPROACH, I BELIEVE WE LEARN AND GROW THROUGH OUR CHALENGES. IF YOU ARE READY TO TAKE THAT FIRST STEP , I AM HERE FOR YOU. PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE: WWW.PATRICIACRAINE.COM.
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Micha Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, ACC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palm Springs, CA 92264
I believe we all possess what we need for wholeness, yet through a lot of self-help in the zeitgeist right now we’re asked to move the ground of our own being and follow formulas instead of trust the process & our intuition. Through our therapeutic relationship you bring your healing aptitude forward, and we establish a safe space where wounds, old stories, traumas, and any ways life has tamed you can be tended. The process of rewilding your soul and spirit and stepping into a new state of consciousness can be challenging and present with some pain and discomfort. I meet you lovingly, with an empowering & heart-centered approach.
I believe we all possess what we need for wholeness, yet through a lot of self-help in the zeitgeist right now we’re asked to move the ground of our own being and follow formulas instead of trust the process & our intuition. Through our therapeutic relationship you bring your healing aptitude forward, and we establish a safe space where wounds, old stories, traumas, and any ways life has tamed you can be tended. The process of rewilding your soul and spirit and stepping into a new state of consciousness can be challenging and present with some pain and discomfort. I meet you lovingly, with an empowering & heart-centered approach.
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Integrative Therapists
What is integrative therapy?
Integrative therapy is a type of therapy that combines ideas and techniques from different therapeutic approaches depending on the needs of the individual client. By merging elements of different treatments, an integrative therapist aims to offer a more flexible approach than those who practice just one type of therapy.
How does integrative therapy work?
Integrative therapy approaches a client’s mental, physical, and emotional health in a holistic way to discover the sources of their unhealthy behavior patterns or other challenges and considers the approach most likely to lead to improvement. Among the techniques an integrative therapist may practice are cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, art or music therapy, psychodynamic therapy, breathwork, family systems therapy, gestalt therapy, and trauma-informed therapy. An integrative therapist regularly evaluates the client’s progress and is prepared to pivot to a different approach if progress stalls.
How long does integrative therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for integrative therapy; people who find they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that spurred them to seek treatment. New patients should understand that it may take some time for a therapist to land on a treatment approach that best meets their needs, but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
How effective is integrative therapy?
There are hundreds of types of talk therapy, and research shows that while they vary in form, goals, and frequency, many if not all can produce similarly successful outcomes. But a single approach does not always deliver the greatest, or speediest, benefit, and so even therapists primarily trained in one model will use tools, language, techniques, or exercises from others to shape an effective treatment plan.