Find Therapists, Counselors and Psychologists in Palmdale, California
Find a therapist in Palmdale, California that meets your needs. Browse our comprehensive list of affordable and licensed therapists in Palmdale, to find a professional specializing in counseling people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and more.
Leann Moore
LMFT, Certified, Clinical, Trauma, Professional
6 years experience
Hi, I am a licensed family therapist with the state of California. I have six years of experience. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional which means I am trained to help those who have experienced trauma, grief and/or loss. Along with trauma, I have experience with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem problems and those road bumps in life we all face. Sometimes we feel stuck, not sure which direction we should... Read More
Hi, I am a licensed family therapist with the state of California. I have six years of experience. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional which means I am trained to help those who have experienced trauma,... Read More
Hi, I'm Ayana and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an M.S in Counseling Psychology and an EMDR practitioner. Some of my specialties include: strengthening relationships, assisting clients through difficult life transitions, supporting mothers and mothers-to be, teens, adolescents and working with those suffering from anxiety, parenting issues and PTSD. Some of my valuable experience includes working as a clinician with teen girls in a group home... Read More
Hi, I'm Ayana and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an M.S in Counseling Psychology and an EMDR practitioner. Some of my specialties include: strengthening relationships, assisting clients through difficult life transitions, supporting mothers and... Read More
I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist and Certified Wellness Coach with over 13 years of experience with adults, adolescents, couples and families. I have experience working with individuals and couples experiencing a variety of challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, new life phase/transition issues, relationship issues, family problems, career challenges and stress/life imbalance. I am dedicated to working with individuals and families in creating healthier and happier individuals and relationships. I have helped individuals improve... Read More
I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist and Certified Wellness Coach with over 13 years of experience with adults, adolescents, couples and families. I have experience working with individuals and couples experiencing a variety of challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma,... Read More
We live our daily lives, unknowing of what’s a head of us. It is true that we experience traumatic life events that cause us to feel worthless, saddened, angry, fearful, and we sometimes cry more often than usual. At times like these, we may feel alone and isolate ourselves from the world, physically and emotionally. Talking with a therapist provides a safe place to express your feelings, cry if you need to,... Read More
We live our daily lives, unknowing of what’s a head of us. It is true that we experience traumatic life events that cause us to feel worthless, saddened, angry, fearful, and we sometimes cry more often than usual. ... Read More
Are you ready for help with your personal life challenges that may feel overwhelming and hopeless? Do you want to acquire skills and gain insights that will move you forward to a healthier and brighter future? In a compassionate and supportive environment I will assist you in evaluating core beliefs, feelings and behavior. Together we will develop effective and efficient solutions to problems you are facing. I work with my clients to alleviate their symptoms as... Read More
Are you ready for help with your personal life challenges that may feel overwhelming and hopeless? Do you want to acquire skills and gain insights that will move you forward to a healthier and brighter future? In a compassionate and supportive... Read More
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 15 years experience working with children, adults, couples, and families in various settings. I am a military veteran and have worked with individuals from various backgrounds and varying acculturation levels as well as provided supervision of interns. I graduated in 2011 with a Masters in Psychology with Marriage and Family Therapy and completed a certification training to supervise the Functional Family Therapy team... Read More
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 15 years experience working with children, adults, couples, and families in various settings. I am a military veteran and have worked with individuals from various backgrounds and varying acculturation... Read More
Hello, I’m Mitchica Smith, LCSW. Having used therapeutic services myself, I never felt the therapists personalized my sessions. They felt like basic customer service. I decided to become a therapist at 15-yrs-old. I opened my own clinic, Total Commitment Consulting Services, in 2001 and I received my Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in 2006 while I was employed at Child Protective Services. I offer personal individualized attention to my clients. My approach to helping... Read More
Hello, I’m Mitchica Smith, LCSW. Having used therapeutic services myself, I never felt the therapists personalized my sessions. They felt like basic customer service. I decided to become a therapist at 15-yrs-old. I opened my own clinic, Total Commitment Consulting... Read More
Rhapsody Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides client-centered therapy to adults, veterans, and families. Rhapsody has experience treating a range of issues including severe psychiatric disorders such as mood and thought disorders, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationship issues, and LGBTQ+. Rhapsody was born and raised in Northern California. She earned a Bachelors degree in Collaborative Health and Human Services with an emphasis in Social Work at California State University at Monterey... Read More
Rhapsody Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides client-centered therapy to adults, veterans, and families. Rhapsody has experience treating a range of issues including severe psychiatric disorders such as mood and thought disorders, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationship... Read More
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT# 111636) with over five years’ experience. Along my journey of becoming a therapist, I have also received 40-hours of domestic violence training. I have worked with individuals with a wide variety of issues including domestic violence, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting issues, personality disorders, and OCD. I have also worked with many individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse. Although I am more... Read More
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT# 111636) with over five years’ experience. Along my journey of becoming a therapist, I have also received 40-hours of domestic violence training. I have worked with individuals with a... Read More
If you are looking to achieve more balance in your life, you are in the right place! You will experience healing, growth and change on your therapeutic journey with me. I believe it takes a great deal of courage to seek help, and I am here for you with genuine care and compassion. I will work with you from a holistic standpoint as I firmly believe that the mind and body are connected, and... Read More
If you are looking to achieve more balance in your life, you are in the right place! You will experience healing, growth and change on your therapeutic journey with me. I believe it takes a great deal of courage... Read More
Overview of Mental Health resources in Palmdale, California
In the center of northern Los Angeles County, Palmdale is on the other side of the San Gabriel Mountains and located in the High Desert. The city, whose motto is a “Place To Call Home”, has grown rapidly for the past 25 years and ranked as one of the top 25 fastest growing cities in the United States with a population of over 157,000 people. Visitors and residents enjoy the Palmdale Amphitheater and Blackbird Airpark. Movie fans would recognize the area for being the backdrop to Hollywood productions such as Mac and Me and Star Trek Generations due to access to the desert.
Palmdale is considered a leader in the aerospace industry as the city’s economy is focused on aerospace engineering. Companies like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing among others have facilities in the city and recruitment for highly-skilled engineers and workers is prominent. Growth within this industry has helped reduce the high level of unemployment (11.8%) which burdens city residents.
Due to unemployment issues, the city has faced recent problems of increased crime with the county reporting the crime rates that saw a rise of 5% (including a 4% increase in property crimes and 8% rise in violent crime) during the last few years even though the state of California saw a decrease in crime overall.
Along with the ever-growing crime rate, the city has seen an increase in the poverty rate as 20.6% of its population lacks resources and healthcare, driving disparities within the area. Unemployment impacts the overall well-being and health as Palmdale residents that are faced with not having enough money to cover basic needs. This stress includes the middle class as recent reports indicated that there is a shortage of affordable housing in the area. The crisis has reached a point that those in the middle class are forced into homelessness due to lack of a place to live. Without a home, this crisis affects other aspects such as jobs, health, and education.
Stress contributes to a toxic environment and whether it is you or someone you know that suffer from anxiety or personality disorders, understand that you are not alone. Research indicates that one-third of adult health issues nationwide are due to mental health. The first step in finding personal peace is recognizing that you need help. It is a concern to take seriously when you notice symptoms and ongoing signs that prohibit your ability to function within society, causes frequent stress and does not allow you to enjoy life. We are here to help as our directory of Palmdale medical professionals can uncover your strengths and utilize your inner skill set to solve your problems. Take a moment to determine the symptoms that affect your well-being as it will help you narrow down which therapist can help you properly. You will need to review potential therapist’s profiles and blogs to ensure that their specialties can meet your needs. When researching your potential therapist, consider the following questions:
• Why am I seeking help? • What are my goals in therapy? • Am I more comfortable with a man or a woman? • Are there any personal aspects I’m not willing to discuss? • Do I want to be able to lead the discussion, or have it led? • How long do I plan to attend therapy? • Does my problem need extra specialization?
Engaging in effective treatments from one of our licensed therapists will help you on the path to living a successful and productive life. Many mental health issues can affect you, how you think and feel on a daily basis. Decide how often you need to visit your therapist and make sure that their office is located near where you work or live. Typically, offices are only open during the work day so if you appointments needs are outside that timeframe; add that to your list of interview questions. These sessions will help you build a relationship so take time to set-up a phone interview with them. It is important that you feel a connection with your potential therapist, learn their style and if they seem engaged in the conversation.
It takes courage to receive help so your journey to happiness may take a few months to a year as each mental health issue is complex and took time to develop. The effort used to connect with a therapist is an investment back into you. Therapy for you can be helpful in finding a way to cope with anxiety or stress, improve your relationships with others, enhance your family dynamics or overall strengthening your well-being. Our Palmdale therapist directory can provide a diverse set of strategies to help address the mental health needs in your life so you can make positive changes to reach your goals.
