Domestic Abuse therapists in Palm Desert, CA
Browse Domestic Abuse therapists in Palm Desert, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage, Couples, LMFT. Psy.D. Trauma-Focused CBT
Domestic abuse is a mistreatment of another, related to physical, psychological, financial, economic or sexual abuse. We will explore options to better health and wellness.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palm Desert, CA
Online in Palm Desert, CA
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
We help you recover from domestic abuse and violence.
17 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA (Online Only)
Dr. Deborah Vinall
Counselor/Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Leaving an abusive or violent relationship takes tremendous courage. Even after the relationship has ended, the effects of ongoing fear, control, and harm can remain—showing up as hypervigilance, shame, confusion, numbness, or difficulty trusting yourself or others.
From a trauma-informed perspective, these responses make sense. In therapy, we focus on restoring a sense of safety, choice, and agency while gently addressing the impact of chronic trauma on the nervous system. Healing is not about forcing yourself to “move on,” but about supporting your system in releasing what it has carried in order to survive.
Using approaches such as EMDR, Brainspotting, and parts-based work, we work at a pace that honors your readiness and autonomy. With time and support, it is possible to reconnect with your inner strength, rebuild trust in yourself, and move forward with greater freedom and clarity.
22 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA
Laura Anderson LPCC, Eff Shame Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Domestic violence leaves marks that don't always show — in the way you flinch, the way you apologize, the way you've learned to make yourself small, the way you've forgotten what it felt like to feel safe. What happened to you was not your fault, and the ways you survived it made sense at the time.
Healing from abuse means more than leaving — it means untangling what it did to your sense of self, your relationships, your body, and your trust in the world. I work from a trauma-informed, shame-free perspective using EMDR, Flash Technique, and evidence-based approaches to help you understand what happened, grieve it, and find your way back to yourself.
You survived it. Now let's get you back.
12 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA (Online Only)
Dr. Mandi Maycumber
Therapist, PsyD, LPCC, LMHC, SUDP
I have worked with numerous survivors of domestic violence and am a trainer in domestic violence risk assessment.
13 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA
Domestic Abuse therapists in Palm Desert, CA Statistics
Domestic Abuse therapists in Palm Desert, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $219 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (53%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (53%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$219
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 72% |
In Person and Online |
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| 28% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 53% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 49% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 43% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Senior |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Teen |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 77% | Women |
| 60% | LGBTQ+ |
| 55% | Men |
| 45% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 43% | Christian |