Sandy Islands
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LAADC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (442) 777-6478
I have been a licensed therapist for over 30 years in CA, FL and HI. My practice includes tools for the conscious mind-Psychotherapy with EMDR and the Higher Conscious mind- Spirit Energy Therapy. I am also an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC). Allow me to assist you on your journey of self-discovery to increase your awareness and mindfulness, to hear and get to know your Truth within and find greater joy in life. We will include tools to help tune up and balance your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual selves.
Psychotherapy helps you refocus and re-frame your thinking. EMDR therapy addresses past trauma helping to resolve issues in your present life and reprocess old emotions. Hypnotherapy allows you to understand your motivations and increase your awareness. Spirit Energy Therapy increases your spiritual connection and ability to hear your Truth within.
When the pain of not changing gets greater than the fear of change, we'll surrender and reach out for help. Carving away the layers and coping mechanisms that don't serve your Highest Good, you'll discover the masterpiece you've always been. I invite you to join me on a journey of self-discovery; getting to know, live and love your True Self within.
Call or Email Sandy Islands now for a free 15 minute consultation - (442) 777-6478
Let's Connect (442) 777-6478
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Health Net
- Inland Empire Health Plan
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MHN | Health Net
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Out of Network insurances
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Sandy Islands
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LAADC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LPCC 1453 Sandy Islands
- In Practice for 39 Years
- Certificate from CCAPP LAADC / 2023
- Certificate from EMDR Institute 2018
- Attended West Virginia University, MA, Graduated 1979
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (442) 777-6478
Sandy Islands
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LAADC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Grief
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (442) 777-6478
Sandy Islands
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LAADC
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (442) 777-6478
Sandy Islands
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LAADC
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (442) 777-6478
Sandy Islands
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LAADC