Trauma and PTSD therapists in Palm Desert, California CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Palm Desert who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage, Couples, LMFT. Psy.D. Trauma-Focused CBT
Remembering that psychological trauma and secondary trauma are connected to fears, negative attachments of unattended emotional memories of past events, it is important to remind yourself that the trauma is over; you have survived it. Take the time to externalize painful emotions. Re-evaluating and perspective of the past can heal the present, leading to a more positive time for the future.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palm Desert, CA
Online in Palm Desert, CA California
PTSD/Trauma
Dennis Sapire
Psychologist, JD PhD
I am trained in EMDR and offer this modality (among others) to treat PTSD and other complications arising from a history of trauma.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palm Desert, CA
Online in Palm Desert, CA California
PTSD/Trauma
Tracey Kiernan
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Trauma can show up as reactivity, numbness, or feeling stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. Using a somatic and integrative approach, I help you safely process these experiences and build a greater sense of stability and control.
2 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA California
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Aleksandra Drecun
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Emotional and psychological trauma is the consequence of exceptionally stressful events that destroy your sense of security, making you feel helpless and vulnerable in a dangerous world. Immediately after the traumatic event, you may be struggling with upsetting emotions, frightening memories, or a sense of constant danger. Or you may feel numb, disconnected, and unable to trust others.
Traumatic experiences often involve a threat to life, security or safety. Any event that leaves you feeling overwhelmed, fearful and alone can be traumatic. In fact, the event does not need to involve physical harm. It is not the impartial facts that determine whether an event is traumatic. Rather, a person’s subjective emotional experience of the event is relevant. The more scared and helpless you feel, the more likely you are to be traumatized.
When horrible situations occur, it can take some time to adequately deal with the pain and feel safe again. Psychologists can help individuals find constructive ways of managing their emotions. With the proper treatment and support, you can speed your recovery. Regardless whether the traumatic incident occurred years ago or yesterday, you can heal and move forward with your life.
Facing and resolving the unbearable feelings and memories you have long avoided is imperative in healing the emotional and psychological trauma. Otherwise the symptoms will reoccur in an intrusive, distressing and unmanageable manner.
25 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA California
PTSD/Trauma
Mary Gonzalez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Trauma can change the way you see yourself, others, and the world around you. Whether you've experienced a single traumatic event or ongoing trauma over time, the effects can continue long after the experience has ended. You may find yourself living in survival mode—feeling constantly on edge, overwhelmed by intrusive memories, nightmares, anxiety, emotional numbness, difficulty trusting others, or avoiding situations that remind you of what happened. These are common responses to trauma, and healing is possible.
At Holding Space Therapy, we specialize in trauma-informed care and provide evidence-based treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, childhood trauma, first responder trauma, and other trauma-related concerns. We understand that every person's experience is unique, and therapy is tailored to your individual history, needs, and goals. Our priority is to create a safe, supportive environment where healing can occur at a pace that feels manageable and empowering. Treatment may include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, grounding techniques, and nervous system regulation. Together, we'll work to process traumatic memories, reduce emotional distress, challenge trauma-related beliefs, strengthen coping skills, and help your mind and body move out of survival mode. The goal is not to erase your experiences but to lessen their impact so they no longer control your daily life.
We have extensive experience working with adults who have experienced childhood abuse, sexual abuse, relationship trauma, medical trauma, workplace trauma, and cumulative stress, including first responders, healthcare professionals, and others in high-stress occupations who are regularly exposed to traumatic events. We also recognize how trauma can affect relationships, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and your sense of safety, and we address these areas as part of the healing process. Recovery from trauma is possible. You are more than what has happened to you, and you don't have to carry the weight of your experiences alone. With compassionate support and evidence-based treatment, you can build resilience, reconnect with your strengths, restore a sense of safety, and create a life guided by hope rather than fear.
6 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA California (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Palm Desert, California Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Palm Desert, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Psychodynamic Therapy (42%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (36%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Teen |
| 50% | Senior |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 24% | Black / African American |