Psychoanalytic therapists in Palm Desert, CA
Browse Psychoanalytic therapists in Palm Desert, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Psychoanalytic
Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage, Couples, LMFT. Psy.D. Trauma-Focused CBT
I assist adults in managing confusing emotions related to challenging life events, and away from negativity, to a more positive improved focus. The path to Emotional healing is Emotional Freedom leading to emotional wisdom. You will find the tools to better cope with symptoms related to anxiety, depression and unresolved conflicts.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palm Desert, CA
Online in Palm Desert, CA
Psychoanalytic
Aimen Bukhari
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 144748, LPCC 18977
I help South Asian and Muslim women who feel responsible for everyone else but have no space left for themselves.
From the outside, you may look like you have it together. You are dependable, capable, and the person others turn to when something goes wrong. But privately, you are exhausted. You replay conversations, worry about disappointing people, struggle to say no, and feel guilty slowing down.
Many of my clients carry the weight of family expectations, caregiving roles, cultural pressures, and the belief that their needs should come last. Over time, this can lead to anxiety, burnout, resentment, and feeling disconnected from yourself.
In therapy, we look beyond surface-level coping and explore the patterns underneath, including over-responsibility, people-pleasing, guilt, and long-standing roles you have learned to carry. Together, we create space for your needs, your voice, and a way of living that feels more balanced and sustainable.
I offer private pay telehealth therapy throughout California.
7 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA (Online Only)
Psychoanalytic
Todd Deutsch
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in your relationships or personal life can be difficult to navigate alone. As a therapist specializing in men’s therapy in Los Angeles, I’ve spent more than 20 years helping men, individuals, couples, and professionals better understand themselves, work through challenges, and build greater confidence, connection, and fulfillment.
My work in men’s therapy focuses on relationships, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, communication, emotional vulnerability, and the pressures men often carry in their personal and professional lives. I also work closely with high-functioning professionals who may appear successful on the outside while privately struggling with stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, self-doubt, or a sense that something is missing.
In addition to men’s counseling, I provide individual therapy and couples counseling in West Los Angeles, helping people navigate relationship patterns, improve communication, work through conflict, and develop healthier, more meaningful connections.
I'm also the author of Grounded Openness, a book exploring attachment, relationships, and how we can become more emotionally available without losing our sense of self. These ideas are an important part of my work, helping clients better understand how past experiences and relationship patterns influence their lives today.
My approach is warm, genuine, practical, and collaborative. I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can speak openly, feel understood, and gain meaningful insight without judgment. Whether you're facing a specific challenge or simply looking to grow, my goal is to help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
I offer in-person therapy in West Los Angeles and online therapy throughout California. If you're considering therapy and wondering whether we'd be a good fit, I welcome you to reach out for a complimentary 10–15 minute introductory call.
21 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA
Psychoanalytic
Samantha Schaefer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life hasn’t turned out the way you thought it would? Maybe you’re in the middle of a big transition—becoming a parent, navigating a breakup, adjusting to a new role, or simply realizing that what used to work…doesn’t anymore. Change can stir up anxiety, self-doubt, and even grief for the versions of ourselves we’ve outgrown. You might find yourself questioning who you are or what comes next. These moments can feel isolating, but they’re also an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and begin again—with support along the way.
10 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA
Psychoanalytic
Barry Ross
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a psychologist, marriage family therapist, bioenergetic analyst, and psychoanalyst with more than 30 years of clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, and marital couples. I am skilled in helping a person to feel understood and related to in a new and helpful way.
42 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA
Psychoanalytic Therapy therapists in Palm Desert, CA Statistics
Psychoanalytic Therapy therapists in Palm Desert, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $223 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Depression (82%), Anxiety or Fears (80%), and Loss or Grief (64%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$223
Accept insurance
27%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 82% | Depression |
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 64% | Loss or Grief |
| 64% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 57% | Self Esteem |
| 55% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 45% | Divorce |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Teen |
| 55% | Senior |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 52% | Men |
| 32% | Christian |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |