Therapists in Palm Springs, CA
![Photo of Gina Rossi Clinical Psychotherapist, LMFT, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cee6aac-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Gina Rossi Clinical Psychotherapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92262
We have all experienced a shift in our "normal" lives; our usual way of being during the past few years. We are looking at our world, our society, our friends, family and ourselves and nothing is as it once was. During these extraordinary times, you may be questioning what life is about; the meaning of it all. You are not alone, my friends. Many of us are experiencing anxiety, as our once familiar "normal" has shifted to a new "normal". I understand this and you. We can work through this together.
We have all experienced a shift in our "normal" lives; our usual way of being during the past few years. We are looking at our world, our society, our friends, family and ourselves and nothing is as it once was. During these extraordinary times, you may be questioning what life is about; the meaning of it all. You are not alone, my friends. Many of us are experiencing anxiety, as our once familiar "normal" has shifted to a new "normal". I understand this and you. We can work through this together.
![Photo of Luke Schlimme, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f67b3e8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
When life gets tough, whether it's anxiety or depression or relationship dissatisfaction, it can feel overwhelming. It is often an internal wake-up call to reach for support and receive help from others in order to cope effectively.
When life gets tough, whether it's anxiety or depression or relationship dissatisfaction, it can feel overwhelming. It is often an internal wake-up call to reach for support and receive help from others in order to cope effectively.
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Paul Kundinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CEAP
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Online Only)
It takes a lot of strength to honestly assess your current situation, to confront certain truths, and to commit to making needed changes in your life. If you are ready to start making those changes, you may be wondering what to expect in the therapeutic process. In a supportive alliance with you, and after you identify your goals, we will map out a strategy to address your concerns, work to increase your self-awareness, and focus on developing greater personal insight and behavioral change. The outcome depends largely on commitment while silencing the harsh internal critic that many people have.
It takes a lot of strength to honestly assess your current situation, to confront certain truths, and to commit to making needed changes in your life. If you are ready to start making those changes, you may be wondering what to expect in the therapeutic process. In a supportive alliance with you, and after you identify your goals, we will map out a strategy to address your concerns, work to increase your self-awareness, and focus on developing greater personal insight and behavioral change. The outcome depends largely on commitment while silencing the harsh internal critic that many people have.
![Photo of Brad Nyman, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1ac6d2ff-bdd3-47fd-bfc6-084bd347a92c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Brad Nyman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palm Springs, CA 92264 (Online Only)
Psychotherapy is a journey of discovery. It helps to reveal a better understanding of your true self, and can assist in the development of healthier, more fulfilling relationships with others. You and I will set the destination and collaborate to bring about a more optimal way of being. My goal is to work side by side with you in a safe and supportive environment. My therapeutic approach is viewed through a holistic, transpersonal lens - working with the mind, body, and spirit in a deep and intentional way.
Psychotherapy is a journey of discovery. It helps to reveal a better understanding of your true self, and can assist in the development of healthier, more fulfilling relationships with others. You and I will set the destination and collaborate to bring about a more optimal way of being. My goal is to work side by side with you in a safe and supportive environment. My therapeutic approach is viewed through a holistic, transpersonal lens - working with the mind, body, and spirit in a deep and intentional way.
![Photo of Jill Pomerantz, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/24edcf37-89b7-4d54-8ae9-c49f9ab483cb/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jill Pomerantz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed, constantly unsettled or a persistent sadness that colors everything? Drained energy and mental exhaustion can leave us not knowing how to start the healing process. Seeking support is a courageous step to allow another person in and build a safe relationship in order to facilitate change. I provide a nonjudgemental supportive environment where we can work together to decrease feelings of depression, anxiety, confusion, and other uncomfortable states we often find ourselves in. I will empower and challenge you to increase self-awareness, develop insight, and learn healthy ways to cope with life's challenges.
Feeling overwhelmed, constantly unsettled or a persistent sadness that colors everything? Drained energy and mental exhaustion can leave us not knowing how to start the healing process. Seeking support is a courageous step to allow another person in and build a safe relationship in order to facilitate change. I provide a nonjudgemental supportive environment where we can work together to decrease feelings of depression, anxiety, confusion, and other uncomfortable states we often find ourselves in. I will empower and challenge you to increase self-awareness, develop insight, and learn healthy ways to cope with life's challenges.
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Payam Ghassemlou
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92262
I have been providing empathic evidence-based psychotherapy for over 25 years to clients from different walks of life. Our work together can orient you toward tools and resources which can help you embrace your authentic self, experience greater well-being, and live a more meaningful and prosperous life. By providing a safe therapeutic space, I am committed to helping you achieve your goals and rise above your life challenges.
I have been providing empathic evidence-based psychotherapy for over 25 years to clients from different walks of life. Our work together can orient you toward tools and resources which can help you embrace your authentic self, experience greater well-being, and live a more meaningful and prosperous life. By providing a safe therapeutic space, I am committed to helping you achieve your goals and rise above your life challenges.
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Don Dressel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92263 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with finding or maintaining inner peace in specific areas of your life or, in life in general? Do you experience unhappiness or dissatisfaction with your life? Therapy may help you identify the blocks in your life that keep you from living and experiencing life as you desire. Left unchecked and unexamined, negative dynamics rooted in our past and/or fears & anxiety about the future may progress with greater consequence and/or disillusionment about life. I strive to understand your experience(s) in order to form a genuine connection and to identify meaningful solutions that honor you and your highest life aspirations.
Do you struggle with finding or maintaining inner peace in specific areas of your life or, in life in general? Do you experience unhappiness or dissatisfaction with your life? Therapy may help you identify the blocks in your life that keep you from living and experiencing life as you desire. Left unchecked and unexamined, negative dynamics rooted in our past and/or fears & anxiety about the future may progress with greater consequence and/or disillusionment about life. I strive to understand your experience(s) in order to form a genuine connection and to identify meaningful solutions that honor you and your highest life aspirations.
![Photo of Tenesha Thompson-Hoskins, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fa8457a2-d4b0-4f2a-8ac8-89273d56cce4/1/320x400.jpeg)
I've been counseling for over 20 years, working with a diversity of clients various issues but not limited to those with addiction, codependency, self-esteem, low motivation, anxiety, depression and racial inequalities as well, just to name a few. I enjoy working with client as they take this courageous journey to finding some different and better coping skills. I also love working with client as they begin to gain more insight into the past trauma and ways to changing their tomorrows. I have a passion of working with clients on looking at levels of forgiveness, breaking down past shame and guilt that one may still be suffering.
I've been counseling for over 20 years, working with a diversity of clients various issues but not limited to those with addiction, codependency, self-esteem, low motivation, anxiety, depression and racial inequalities as well, just to name a few. I enjoy working with client as they take this courageous journey to finding some different and better coping skills. I also love working with client as they begin to gain more insight into the past trauma and ways to changing their tomorrows. I have a passion of working with clients on looking at levels of forgiveness, breaking down past shame and guilt that one may still be suffering.
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Zachary M Zaret
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Palm Springs, CA 92262
As a queer identified cis white male therapist with a passion for both mental health and the entertainment industry, I believe that a combination of a queer affirmative lens and my background in performance make me different from other therapists. My work in entertainment allows me to bring a creative and innovative approach to therapy so I can provide a unique and valuable experience to every client. While I primarily work within the LGBT community, my approach with all clients is rooted in the belief that everyone has the power to transform their life, I’m here to help them do just that.
As a queer identified cis white male therapist with a passion for both mental health and the entertainment industry, I believe that a combination of a queer affirmative lens and my background in performance make me different from other therapists. My work in entertainment allows me to bring a creative and innovative approach to therapy so I can provide a unique and valuable experience to every client. While I primarily work within the LGBT community, my approach with all clients is rooted in the belief that everyone has the power to transform their life, I’m here to help them do just that.
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Clint Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Online Only)
So, how do you find the best therapist for you? That's a great question. And it's one that most people struggle with answering whether it's their first or umpteenth search. Is it the therapist him/herself, their personality, theoretical approach or specialty? While all these factors are important, research shows that roughly 60% of successful therapeutic outcomes are the result of the relationship between the client and therapist. That said, it shouldn't be your responsibility to find the best clinician; rather it's the clinician's responsibility to become the best therapist for you.
So, how do you find the best therapist for you? That's a great question. And it's one that most people struggle with answering whether it's their first or umpteenth search. Is it the therapist him/herself, their personality, theoretical approach or specialty? While all these factors are important, research shows that roughly 60% of successful therapeutic outcomes are the result of the relationship between the client and therapist. That said, it shouldn't be your responsibility to find the best clinician; rather it's the clinician's responsibility to become the best therapist for you.
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I use a variety of practices and therapies, including: EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Informed Therapy. My process is always to ask you, the client, what it is you want, what would that look like, and what is in your way. Then we collaborate to get you there!
I use a variety of practices and therapies, including: EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Informed Therapy. My process is always to ask you, the client, what it is you want, what would that look like, and what is in your way. Then we collaborate to get you there!
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If you're not sure whether you or your family member needs treatment for drugs or alcohol, but you need some direction, please call me. I can assess your needs and at least point you in the right direction. If you're looking for treatment in the Pasadena area, please consider us as an option for support. At Elevate we offer daily meditation, mindful walks every morning, customized workouts, breathwork, sound bath, and a robust addiction support program. We work with you on understanding your mental health, addiction and medical needs.
If you're not sure whether you or your family member needs treatment for drugs or alcohol, but you need some direction, please call me. I can assess your needs and at least point you in the right direction. If you're looking for treatment in the Pasadena area, please consider us as an option for support. At Elevate we offer daily meditation, mindful walks every morning, customized workouts, breathwork, sound bath, and a robust addiction support program. We work with you on understanding your mental health, addiction and medical needs.
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Erika Crowell Altobelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92263
Not accepting new clients
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.
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Have you ever wondered why you keep getting into the same relationship, just with different people? Do you have difficulty setting and holding boundaries or truly know what a boundary looks like? Do you struggle to speak your truth? Do you lack self-confidence? Do you lack emotional honesty? Or wonder what it is? Do you have entire conversations in your head before you have the actual conversation? Do you struggle to identify your feelings? Do you spend a lot of time in the future, trying to figure out what will happen and how to either make it happen or prevent it from happening? If you answered yes to any or all, I can help.
Have you ever wondered why you keep getting into the same relationship, just with different people? Do you have difficulty setting and holding boundaries or truly know what a boundary looks like? Do you struggle to speak your truth? Do you lack self-confidence? Do you lack emotional honesty? Or wonder what it is? Do you have entire conversations in your head before you have the actual conversation? Do you struggle to identify your feelings? Do you spend a lot of time in the future, trying to figure out what will happen and how to either make it happen or prevent it from happening? If you answered yes to any or all, I can help.
![Photo of Rocky J Lewis, MS, LMFT, LPCC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43d8cdc0-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Rocky J Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist, LMFT, LPCC, and Life Coach. I specialize in Counseling or Coaching Men or Women in Mid-LIfe Crisis misery. I help individuals uncover and address barriers to balance, happiness, and personal success. We then work to find and empower the Client's own "Inner Coach" in order to achieve the desired goals. I also specialize in Counseling and Coaching for Teens and Parents who are suffering, helping the teen who feels lost, unacceptable, unaccepted and is rejecting of self, and Parents who are struggling with a troubled or troubling Teen.
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist, LMFT, LPCC, and Life Coach. I specialize in Counseling or Coaching Men or Women in Mid-LIfe Crisis misery. I help individuals uncover and address barriers to balance, happiness, and personal success. We then work to find and empower the Client's own "Inner Coach" in order to achieve the desired goals. I also specialize in Counseling and Coaching for Teens and Parents who are suffering, helping the teen who feels lost, unacceptable, unaccepted and is rejecting of self, and Parents who are struggling with a troubled or troubling Teen.
![Photo of Jason C Churchill, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ac2f1703-43bc-4582-9c6f-a99d0a2136c7/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jason C Churchill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Online Only)
Are you navigating the complexities of life and seeking a therapist who understands the unique challenges you face? I deeply understand the emotional weight and relationship issues that can arise, and together, we can work on building your self-esteem, fostering resilience, and creating a balanced, fulfilling life. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or navigating significant life changes, I am here to provide compassionate and effective support. I conduct my sessions via telehealth.
Are you navigating the complexities of life and seeking a therapist who understands the unique challenges you face? I deeply understand the emotional weight and relationship issues that can arise, and together, we can work on building your self-esteem, fostering resilience, and creating a balanced, fulfilling life. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or navigating significant life changes, I am here to provide compassionate and effective support. I conduct my sessions via telehealth.
![Photo of Dolly B Phillips, LMFT, CT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bf6b58b4-1539-445f-80b1-20a6c3d97f0b/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a grief specialist who offers a warm, non-judgmental partnership with my clients who may have a chronic or life threatening illness, or are grievers or caregivers. My approach is trauma informed, collaborative, strength-based and tailored to meet your needs. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals, families & support groups with people from age 5 to 90 years old. I also work with those facing depression, anxiety, CPTSD and other life challenges and stressors.
I am a grief specialist who offers a warm, non-judgmental partnership with my clients who may have a chronic or life threatening illness, or are grievers or caregivers. My approach is trauma informed, collaborative, strength-based and tailored to meet your needs. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals, families & support groups with people from age 5 to 90 years old. I also work with those facing depression, anxiety, CPTSD and other life challenges and stressors.
![Photo of Carolina Estrada, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/15b73143-b3f1-41f4-bb97-6cdb663ca89d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Carolina Estrada
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Desert Insight is a group of licensed clinicians who speak English, Spanish & Spanglish! If you don't know where to start, or words to describe what you feel, we know that seeking help can feel scary, especially if no one in your circle "goes to therapy". Please know you're not alone - we are here to help. We work with our clients to identify how past experiences and current mindsets may be affecting relationships, jobs, health and overall quality of life. This includes 'talk therapy' and also EMDR which is different from regular therapy but it can be especially helpful for trauma, phobias, addiction, depression and anxiety.
Desert Insight is a group of licensed clinicians who speak English, Spanish & Spanglish! If you don't know where to start, or words to describe what you feel, we know that seeking help can feel scary, especially if no one in your circle "goes to therapy". Please know you're not alone - we are here to help. We work with our clients to identify how past experiences and current mindsets may be affecting relationships, jobs, health and overall quality of life. This includes 'talk therapy' and also EMDR which is different from regular therapy but it can be especially helpful for trauma, phobias, addiction, depression and anxiety.
![Photo of Roger Moore - Palm Desert Hypnosis, CHT, RC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ce50f1d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you dealing with disease, illness, anxiety, depression or other physical, mental and emotional issues? I am a Medical Counselor and Hypnotherapist specializing in cancer, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, dementia, end-of-life, IBS, fibromyalgia, weight loss, hypertension, phobia, anxiety and other health and wellness matters. I have more than 23 years counseling experience. I was in private practice in the Medical Dental Building in downtown Seattle and on Bainbridge Island from 1997 - 2018. Since February 2019, I am now at 74-967 Sheryl Ave, Palm Desert, California 92260. I have been live online worldwide since 2005.
Are you dealing with disease, illness, anxiety, depression or other physical, mental and emotional issues? I am a Medical Counselor and Hypnotherapist specializing in cancer, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, dementia, end-of-life, IBS, fibromyalgia, weight loss, hypertension, phobia, anxiety and other health and wellness matters. I have more than 23 years counseling experience. I was in private practice in the Medical Dental Building in downtown Seattle and on Bainbridge Island from 1997 - 2018. Since February 2019, I am now at 74-967 Sheryl Ave, Palm Desert, California 92260. I have been live online worldwide since 2005.
![Photo of Michelle Cruz McKay, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4c1cc754-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Everyone is different and their issues are different, but their problems are similar. Many people suffer alone and their quality of life is effected due to them not knowing how to work through their struggles. I have had experience working with clients with trauma both from adulthood and early childhood, betrayal trauma, grief issues, addiction, anxiety and depression, and relationship issues.
Everyone is different and their issues are different, but their problems are similar. Many people suffer alone and their quality of life is effected due to them not knowing how to work through their struggles. I have had experience working with clients with trauma both from adulthood and early childhood, betrayal trauma, grief issues, addiction, anxiety and depression, and relationship issues.
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Number of Therapists in Palm Springs, CA
200+
Average cost per session
$170
Therapists in Palm Springs, CA who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
84% | Relationship Issues |
78% | Self Esteem |
69% | Grief |
69% | Coping Skills |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
56% | Aetna |
53% | Cigna and Evernorth |
53% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Palm Springs, CA see their clients
62% | In Person and Online | |
38% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
56% | Male | |
43% | Female | |
1% | Non-Binary |