Strength-Based Therapists in Palm Springs, CA
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Armen Youssefians
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Online Only)
I use a strength-based approach which emphasizes working together to uncover solutions to barriers.
So often, we live our lives focused on surviving and just making it through to the next day. Life stressors, unresolved trauma, pain, excessive worrying, unfulfilled dreams, and hopelessness can make this way of living seem ordinary. Even though a survival mind-set can seem unbreakable, it is possible to take control and create a more fulfilling life. Therapy can provide the space to make this shift possible and help guide you on the path to finding your thriving life.
I use a strength-based approach which emphasizes working together to uncover solutions to barriers.
So often, we live our lives focused on surviving and just making it through to the next day. Life stressors, unresolved trauma, pain, excessive worrying, unfulfilled dreams, and hopelessness can make this way of living seem ordinary. Even though a survival mind-set can seem unbreakable, it is possible to take control and create a more fulfilling life. Therapy can provide the space to make this shift possible and help guide you on the path to finding your thriving life.
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Alfredo Laris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92263 (Online Only)
I believe that the power of vulnerability is one of our greatest strengths and ultimately can provide us with a deeper sense of self, security, comfort, and more compassionate towards one another. Coming from a strength-based form of doing therapy and providing support to others, I work to provide my clients with a sense of validation and comfort. As a cis male that identifies as Latinx and as a proud member of the LGBTQIA community, I am able to hold the experience of living in many diverse, cross-cultural emotional experiences that we sometimes may not even know how to begin to understand.
I believe that the power of vulnerability is one of our greatest strengths and ultimately can provide us with a deeper sense of self, security, comfort, and more compassionate towards one another. Coming from a strength-based form of doing therapy and providing support to others, I work to provide my clients with a sense of validation and comfort. As a cis male that identifies as Latinx and as a proud member of the LGBTQIA community, I am able to hold the experience of living in many diverse, cross-cultural emotional experiences that we sometimes may not even know how to begin to understand.
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How is your self esteem holding up? Could you use some support to feel more at peace? Calming your mind and improving your ability to handle life's challenges and opportunities makes happiness possible. If you are dealing with low self esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, career dilemmas or sexuality problems, I am here to assist. I offer a safe and supportive place where you can achieve your goals, improve your life and feel better. I see clients in person in my Palm Springs office and do virtual therapy with clients in West Hollywood and all over California.
How is your self esteem holding up? Could you use some support to feel more at peace? Calming your mind and improving your ability to handle life's challenges and opportunities makes happiness possible. If you are dealing with low self esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, career dilemmas or sexuality problems, I am here to assist. I offer a safe and supportive place where you can achieve your goals, improve your life and feel better. I see clients in person in my Palm Springs office and do virtual therapy with clients in West Hollywood and all over California.
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Jamie Trachtenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-CA, LCSW-NY, LCSW-OR
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92264 (Online Only)
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.
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San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital Behavioral Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, PhD, MD
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92262
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital Behavioral Health has been serving the Coachella Valley and surrounding cities for over 15 years. We provide outpatient psychiatric and mental health service for adults, including individual and family psychotherapy. We provide services to individuals who are coping with symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. All members contribute to their own plan of care including, individual needs, and long and short-term goals.
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital Behavioral Health has been serving the Coachella Valley and surrounding cities for over 15 years. We provide outpatient psychiatric and mental health service for adults, including individual and family psychotherapy. We provide services to individuals who are coping with symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. All members contribute to their own plan of care including, individual needs, and long and short-term goals.
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Jamie Simmons
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Online Only)
Anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, lasting effects of past trauma, and other sources of upset can be stressful and challenging to handle. Choosing therapy can be an important step in support of relief, healing, and reaching goals. In therapy, problems and challenges can be re-framed as opportunities for improved self-care, reflection, positive action, learning and growth. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, the Gottman Method for Couples, Mindfulness Techniques, current research on habit formation, as well as many other relevant and helpful tools to assist you in reaching your goals.
Anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, lasting effects of past trauma, and other sources of upset can be stressful and challenging to handle. Choosing therapy can be an important step in support of relief, healing, and reaching goals. In therapy, problems and challenges can be re-framed as opportunities for improved self-care, reflection, positive action, learning and growth. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, the Gottman Method for Couples, Mindfulness Techniques, current research on habit formation, as well as many other relevant and helpful tools to assist you in reaching 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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Maggie Shelton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palm Springs, CA 92264 (Online Only)
My work has always included individual adults, couples, families, and groups. My clients have been impacted by trauma, coped with depression, anxiety, sexual difficulties, identity development, difficulties in work environments, challenges in relationships, pursued aspirations in the professions and arts, and explored existential questions. Many cope with the impact of discrimination and oppression based on race, ethnicity, gender, identity, age, and intersectional factors. I have experience with the existential and practical questions related to aging. I have a lot of experience working with chronic pain.
My work has always included individual adults, couples, families, and groups. My clients have been impacted by trauma, coped with depression, anxiety, sexual difficulties, identity development, difficulties in work environments, challenges in relationships, pursued aspirations in the professions and arts, and explored existential questions. Many cope with the impact of discrimination and oppression based on race, ethnicity, gender, identity, age, and intersectional factors. I have experience with the existential and practical questions related to aging. I have a lot of experience working with chronic pain.
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Does depression or anxiety prevent you from accomplishing goals you have in your life? Do you focus on your failures so much that you can not recognize your accomplishments? I can help you change your perceptions of how you view yourself, other people, and the world around you. As a psychotherapist, I can help you work through childhood issues such as broken family relationships or bullying, and help you see yourself in a positive way.
Does depression or anxiety prevent you from accomplishing goals you have in your life? Do you focus on your failures so much that you can not recognize your accomplishments? I can help you change your perceptions of how you view yourself, other people, and the world around you. As a psychotherapist, I can help you work through childhood issues such as broken family relationships or bullying, and help you see yourself in a positive way.
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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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Do you feel that life has something more for you? Is your life story one of tragedy or redemption? Learning to live with authenticity is learning to understand who you are, finding a spark of joy and moving towards that joy to live a more fulfilling life. Fear of the unknown is what keeps us from taking steps towards greater authenticity and change can be incredibly difficult. We all need support to move through it.
Do you feel that life has something more for you? Is your life story one of tragedy or redemption? Learning to live with authenticity is learning to understand who you are, finding a spark of joy and moving towards that joy to live a more fulfilling life. Fear of the unknown is what keeps us from taking steps towards greater authenticity and change can be incredibly difficult. We all need support to move through it.
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Cynthia Stava
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92264 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with porn, sex, or chem/sex addiction, and telling yourself that you can stop whenever you want to? Would you rather spend time on your device than be with friends, family, and loved ones? Have you tried to stop but become overwhelmed with anxiety or other negative emotions? There is help. Maybe your partner is looking at porn or acting out sexually? Are you constantly checking your partner's internet history, email accounts, and text message history? You might even be feeling crazy! Maybe your partner has said, "it's just porn. Why are you so upset?" or they are trying to shift the blame to you? There is help!
Are you struggling with porn, sex, or chem/sex addiction, and telling yourself that you can stop whenever you want to? Would you rather spend time on your device than be with friends, family, and loved ones? Have you tried to stop but become overwhelmed with anxiety or other negative emotions? There is help. Maybe your partner is looking at porn or acting out sexually? Are you constantly checking your partner's internet history, email accounts, and text message history? You might even be feeling crazy! Maybe your partner has said, "it's just porn. Why are you so upset?" or they are trying to shift the blame to you? There is help!
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Everyone goes through stressful situations requiring support. Therapy and assessment can empower you, your adolescent and your family to go through these challenges.I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 25 years and have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in individual, marital, family, and group therapy.I like creating an atmosphere of warmth and support in which people can reach their maximum potential in terms of emotional, social cognitive, behavioral and spiritual functioning.
Everyone goes through stressful situations requiring support. Therapy and assessment can empower you, your adolescent and your family to go through these challenges.I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 25 years and have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in individual, marital, family, and group therapy.I like creating an atmosphere of warmth and support in which people can reach their maximum potential in terms of emotional, social cognitive, behavioral and spiritual functioning.
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Janelle Bonura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92264 (Online Only)
Are you tired of feeling stuck, lost, confused? Are you seeking more harmony in all areas of your life? Are you ready to feel empowered, excited, & energized about life? My passion is to lift you up, empower you, motivate you, & to get you back on track with feeling good again. I love to help adolescents, teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and adjustment to life events. I support my clients in developing tools and skills to better manage the stressors they are facing and in building their self-confidence to handle the ups and downs life will inevitably bring.
Are you tired of feeling stuck, lost, confused? Are you seeking more harmony in all areas of your life? Are you ready to feel empowered, excited, & energized about life? My passion is to lift you up, empower you, motivate you, & to get you back on track with feeling good again. I love to help adolescents, teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and adjustment to life events. I support my clients in developing tools and skills to better manage the stressors they are facing and in building their self-confidence to handle the ups and downs life will inevitably bring.
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Steven Oppenheimer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MBA
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92262
I help Individuals to manage stress & to get unstuck from the life circumstances holding them back in life, career & relationships. I have a diverse professional and personal background, which helps me to connect with others. In addition to my role as a licensed therapist, I bring to my practice over 30 years of business leadership experience. I am goal oriented, solution focused and non-judgemental. Most important, I am easy to talk to.
I help Individuals to manage stress & to get unstuck from the life circumstances holding them back in life, career & relationships. I have a diverse professional and personal background, which helps me to connect with others. In addition to my role as a licensed therapist, I bring to my practice over 30 years of business leadership experience. I am goal oriented, solution focused and non-judgemental. Most important, I am easy to talk to.
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James L Stolz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Online Only)
I see clients in California and MN for telehealth psychotherapy. In my practice, I help people overcome their personal obstacles to change and get unstuck. Together, we identify those issues which we can change and those that we can accept. Over the past 30 years, I have helped people create healthy movement in their lives and to develop a balanced design for living that can serve as a foundation for years to come. I strive to provide an atmosphere that is respectful and safe. It is very important to me that clients know that they have a voice in the treatment process so that the treatment is individualized to meet their needs.
I see clients in California and MN for telehealth psychotherapy. In my practice, I help people overcome their personal obstacles to change and get unstuck. Together, we identify those issues which we can change and those that we can accept. Over the past 30 years, I have helped people create healthy movement in their lives and to develop a balanced design for living that can serve as a foundation for years to come. I strive to provide an atmosphere that is respectful and safe. It is very important to me that clients know that they have a voice in the treatment process so that the treatment is individualized to meet their needs.
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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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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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People seek out therapy for many reasons, and have concerns that can range from recent problems to struggles that have been occurring for many years. I want to reassure you that whatever distress you may be facing, healing is indeed possible! From my 20 years experience in this profession, I can tell you with certainty that therapy works, and can be transformative and life-changing! Therapy is a place to heal and recover, to work through life's challenges, to get to know and honor yourself, and to live the life you want to create for you.
People seek out therapy for many reasons, and have concerns that can range from recent problems to struggles that have been occurring for many years. I want to reassure you that whatever distress you may be facing, healing is indeed possible! From my 20 years experience in this profession, I can tell you with certainty that therapy works, and can be transformative and life-changing! Therapy is a place to heal and recover, to work through life's challenges, to get to know and honor yourself, and to live the life you want to create for you.
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Our life’s experiences inform us who we are, what we believe and how we act. From our early years through today the filter we see life through informs our well being. By fine tuning your lens you see the truth of who you really are. Learning to be consistent between your inner desire and outer world allows you to experience self satisfaction. As life’s challenges begin to fade it allows you to experience yourself and those around you in a positive and loving way. We can't change what we don’t see. Awareness is the place to begin which includes your mind, body, and spirt.
Our life’s experiences inform us who we are, what we believe and how we act. From our early years through today the filter we see life through informs our well being. By fine tuning your lens you see the truth of who you really are. Learning to be consistent between your inner desire and outer world allows you to experience self satisfaction. As life’s challenges begin to fade it allows you to experience yourself and those around you in a positive and loving way. We can't change what we don’t see. Awareness is the place to begin which includes your mind, body, and spirt.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.