Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., DAPA, Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/ (She/Her)
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage Counselor, LMFT. Psy.D. Trauma-Focused CBT

In-Person in Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Online in California
I will assist you in managing confusing emotions related to emotional challenging life events, and away from negativity, to a more positive improved focus. The path to Emotional healing is Emotional Freedom. You will find the skills to better cope with symptoms related to anxiety, depression and unresolved conflicts.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen
Demographic Expertise: Black / African American, Christian, Jewish, LGBTQ+, Men, Women clients.
Languages: English, French, Spanish,
Treatment Approach
- Art Therapy
- Behavioral
- Biopsychosocial
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focus Therapy
- Contemplative Psychotherapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused (EFT)
- Existential/Humanistic
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Interpersonal
- Intersubjective
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Object Relations
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Psychoeducational
- Psychosocial
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Self Psychology
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Approach Description: My concentration is emotionally focused, interpersonal, attachment Trauma, (PTSD), loss or separation. I often encourage creative expression, externalizing the internal, authenticity of the soul, self validationto lead to emotional freedom. The soul is strong. .
Education & Credentials
Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., DAPA, Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/ Marriage Counselor, LMFT. Psy.D. Trauma-Focused CBT
- Female
- License # #49270 CA
- Licensed in CA
- Practicing Since 2005
Education: Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Marriage Counseling/ Licenced, Certified/ Psychological Trauma Therapist/ Board Certified. Mediation,
TF-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PTSD) certified clinician
Board Membership: APA, LACPA, CAMFT, CiMH
BBS, DAPA
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $150-$250.
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Students and individuals over age 65, I will honor a sliding scale rate. Also sessions often run much over the hour when needed.
- Out of Network
- I accept insurance arrangements
Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., DAPA, Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/ Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: VIRTUAL TELEHEALTH, Zoom, Facetime and email also available / dr.claire.v@gmail.com
We will develop goals towards a positive solution & resolution. Psychotherapies can be worked individually or within your relationships also addressing communication skills.
The therapeutic process is about emotional healing within a safe and trusting setting which we will create. The soul is strong. Healing is possible. Honoring and finding peace with the past is also possible.
I will provide a free phone consultation to discuss symptom, goals, and modalities of intervention.
We will discuss availability of phone and/or Online therapeutic sessions.