Indio, California Therapists

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Are you unsatisfied with one or more areas of your life? I partner with my clients to empower them to make the changes necessary to bring their realities in line with the lives they truly want. In this way, I collaborate with each individual,...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

California

Hi! I am so happy you are here and I am even more excited to work with you. Our agency offers affordable telehealth therapy. We are dedicated to decreasing depression, anxiety, self esteem, trauma, and relationship issues while increasing happiness,...
Aleksandra Drecun
Psy.D., MA
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San Diego, California

Teletherapy for Clients In:

California

Dr. Aleksandra Drecun, Psy.D., is the founder of Association for Compassionate Transformation. She is a licensed psychologist who has a profound passion and derives immense gratitude from assisting individuals, couples and families in realizing...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

California, Washington, D.C.

Tired of feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in life? Are you going through your days on autopilot, with no clear direction on where you’re going? Or even if you do know what you want, are you feeling helpless or hopeless about things getting...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

California

My name is Angela Grau and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My practice is centered around the idea that the most important relationship we have is with ourselves. It is crucial that we explore this relationship with authenticity, curiosity...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

California, Idaho

Therapy can be uncomfortable for some, but I am committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all my patients. Some of my areas of expertise include: Individuals: I can help you work through issues of anger, anxiety, depression and...
Janee Young
LMFT, LMFT-Supervisor
Teletherapy for Clients In:

California

Hey there! I'm Janee Young, a licensed marriage and family therapist at Confidence and Clarity. I'm here to help you rock your confidence and discover the inner clarity you've been searching for. With a quirky and compassionate approach, my toolkit...
Dr. Kaggie
Ph.D., Psy.D.
Teletherapy for Clients In:

California

K-Psych is a group practice with experienced clinicians focused on providing the best counseling experience for our clients. Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental...
Debbie Cherry
LMFT, MS
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Florida, California

After working with hundreds of clients for over 20 years as a therapist, master coach, and entrepreneur... I can tell you that trusting yourself is the key to success. Clients see improvements quickly by implementing strategies based on modern...
Aeron Hart
LMFT, MA
In-Person Sessions:

Santa Barbara, California

Teletherapy for Clients In:

California

I tend to work well with individuals that feel deeply, are highly sensitive to their environment, empathic, and who struggle to connect with themselves and their own needs, often putting others first. Someone interested in re-routing some of their...
Marci Reiss
LCSW, DSW
In-Person Sessions:

Los Angeles, California

There are so many therapists out there, so how do you find the therapist that is right for you? It starts with expertise – who has the expertise to treat the conditions you find the most challenging? Most therapists can treat anxiety and...
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Pleasanton, California

Teletherapy for Clients In:

California

Megan received her a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Sacramento State University, Ca. and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She brings ten years of experience working with individuals and families of...
Tomilu Stuart
LMFT, MA
In-Person Sessions:

San Jose, California

Teletherapy for Clients In:

California

My experience in education and training is in Nursing and Psychology. I started working as a psychotherapist in 2007 as an intern. I attended JFKU and graduated in 2009. Before graduation, while still an intern I took training from the EMDR...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

California

Hope, Healing, Resolution The struggle you are in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow. Haven’t we all wondered at some point, “What went wrong…Why me…How on Earth did I get here?” A difficult child or teen, a sick loved...
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Newport Beach, California

Teletherapy for Clients In:

California

Hello. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Newport Beach, California. I believe the seed was planted early in my life to become a therapist. I have always had a heart for the person who was disadvantaged in some way or dealing with a...
Jennifer Rickard
LMFT, LMFT-Supervisor, MS
In-Person Sessions:

San Diego, California

Teletherapy for Clients In:

California

Are you seeking support in moving through a life or relational challenge? Sometimes we all need support in finding creative solutions or building strong relationships. I would enjoy supporting you in taking steps to achieve your goals. I will help...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

California

Helping You Become Your Best Self: none of us wants to struggle but even with our best intentions & efforts we can find ourselves stuck, confused & in a position of self-doubt. We are vulnerable to blaming ourselves when things go wrong...
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Pleasanton, California

Teletherapy for Clients In:

California

Kelly received a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has worked with diverse populations throughout the bay area including children, adolescents,...
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Pleasanton, California

Teletherapy for Clients In:

California

I am a licensed psychotherapist that works with clients on various life situations and struggles. I work with individuals, couples and families. I have an eclectic practice because every client is unique and needs their treatment plan tailored to...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Georgia, California

I’m a licensed clinical therapist And health educator in Georgia, Massachusettes, California and New Jersey. I’m ready to support you on your journey towards healing. Struggling with a chronic health issues, depression or anxiety? I’m here to...
Julie Osborn
LCSW, Psy.D.
Teletherapy for Clients In:

California

I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral therapy, this has been my specialty since 1997 while working at UCI Psychiatric Medical Center. I train my clients to be their own therapists so therapy can be a short term process with positive outcomes. My...
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Palo Alto, California

I have worked as a therapist for over 20 years. My work is primarily with couples, however, I also do a great deal of work with individuals and families. I know that for most people, making the decision to see a therapist isn’t an easy one. I hope...
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San Francisco, California

You know something’s not right and may be ready to make some changes or at least begin exploring what those might be. Whether is through substances, food, relationships with others, self sabotaging your dreams, you are trying to deal with your...
Randi Beckman
LCSW, MSW, MA
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Carlsbad, California

Teletherapy for Clients In:

California, Florida

Wanting Support to Help you Feel: Less stressed Grounded and centered More productive Present and engaged Happy in life and in relationships My nurturing and empathic presence creates the space needed to help you identify, understand, and move...

An Overview of Mental Health in Indio, California

Indio, in Riverside County, is located in the Coachella Valley, also known as Greater Palm Springs. Its central location is within easy driving distance of Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and San Diego. Diversity abounds in Indio. The Coachella Valley is home to the Cahuilla and Mission Indians’ tribal governments. Flights to and from Canada bring international trade.

Accolades given to Indio by several “best in the U.S.” rankings are impressive. Indio achieved the top place in the nation for live music, second place for the most exciting new travel destination, and first place in best cities for restaurant dining. Indio is Southern California’s third fastest-growing city and the eighth fastest-growing city in the state. Housing start-ups and commercial construction projects are booming to support the population explosion.

Behavioral Health Services in Indio

The growing Indio population needs parallel growth in essential services. Coachella Valley, however, has a severe shortage of psychiatrists and mental treatment facilities. Indio residents are not happy about plans for an Indio psychiatric clinic. The project includes 5150s patients, a term for a 72-hour involuntary commitment for those at risk to hurt themselves or others. The medical facility must release patients back into the community if they do not qualify for inpatient care. Neighbors fear the mentally ill will take up residence in Indio’s parks. Indio residents feel jaded by the revolving door of failed mental health providers and services in Indio.

Indio’s total population is 89,793. Ethnic diversity is broken out as 69.3 percent Hispanic/Latino, 24.8 percent White, 2.8 percent Black, 2.4 percent Asian, and the remaining percentages represent other races.

Over half the residents at 53.2 percent speak Spanish while the next largest group at 43.5 percent speak English. The remaining 6.4 percent speak one or more of 18 foreign languages ranging from Croatian, Armenian, Japanese, Laotian, and Arabic to European and Slavic languages.

The widespread language and cultural diversity represent one difficulty in providing mental health therapy. Individuals below the national poverty rate equal 18.9 percent. A large percentage of Indio residents are high school graduates, but few have achieved higher education degrees.

Barriers to Mental Health Treatment

In the U.S., nearly 1 in 5 people have a mental health disorder. Psychiatrists are aging into retirement. By 2025, the retirement rate will cause a service demand that exceeds providers by 25 percent. This percentage includes the increase of new Psychiatrists entering the profession. Barriers to mental health access in Indio include:

  • The high poverty rate bars access to mental health care
  • Low rates of Medicaid reimbursement eliminate providers
  • Untreated substance abuse problems contribute to mental illness
  • Low mental health provider ratios to patients
  • Communication problems caused by cultural diversity
  • Fear of deportation for illegal aliens who need help
  • Homeless people often suffer from multiple conditions
  • Long wait times to receive emergency or regular care
  • Inadequate, short appointments caused by insurance limits
  • Specialists not available for children, adolescents, and elders
  • Lack of dual treatment for co-morbid psychiatric disorders

Treatment Difficulties for Hispanics and Latinos

There is a double standard in treatment for individuals from non-white cultures. A significant problem exists when mental health providers do not understand the cultural differences between races or when non-English speakers have no access to treatment in their native languages.

Also, there is a high population of Hispanic/Latino races in Indio who are not insured. Undocumented members are not able to schedule appointments or pay for the services they need. Latino culture fosters a tendency to remain silent about personal problems; due to cultural norms, immigrants can fear asking for help.

Mental Health Providers Are Available in Indio

Even though the current picture of mental health treatment seems grim, it is possible to find excellent care. Professionals in Indio and surrounding areas are working on the problem of under-utilized services. Among efforts to increase funding at the state level, mental health advocates are looking at new ways to leverage available resources. For example, medical student interns, psychologists, psychiatric social workers, licensed marriage therapists, and substance abuse treatment professionals could treat less severe cases to free psychiatrists for pressing treatment needs.