Palm Desert, CA Therapist

Dr. Amy Austin, R.N., Psy.D., LMFT

Do you want better relationships?

Want to enrich your outlook on the world?

Does life sometimes feel like a struggle?

I’m trained to provide caring and expert solutions for issues related to mental health and relationships.

Whether you're wrestling with individual, couple, family, or any other life challenge, there is hope.

You are not alone!
I'll be there to help you with compassionate no nonsense, concrete solutions and a individualized therapy plan tailored to your specific needs. I won't just sit in your therapy silently and nod. I’ll actively work with you to find positive resolutions that can last a lifetime.

For over 10 years, I have been helping people conquer mental and emotional pain to begin building rewarding, meaningful, successful relationships and lives.

During this challenging time in your life where hurt and unresolved problems can run very deep, I know how difficult it is to make that first call.

I will be an active participant in your therapy.

Ever go to someone who politely smiles and says, "Ah ha" and "Hmmmm?" I promise you I am not that kind of therapist. Although active and empathic listening is crucial to a solid therapeutic relationship, I realize that someone is coming to therapy for my input and suggestions. I am an active and directive therapist and will work with you to find better options for your life, while bringing into your awareness your many strengths. This type of genuine validation can motivate people because they can begin to recognize their value and gain a new sense of empowerment, even during the most trying times.

I'll work with you to explore and find workable solutions -

Individual, Couple, and Family Counseling
- Individual therapy
- Couples counseling
- Family therapy
- Parenting
- Behavioral issues
- Blended Families
- Communication
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Grief, and Loss
- Mood disorders
- Bereavement
- Stress
Addictions and Recovery - Formally Employed by the Betty Ford Center, Rancho Mirage, Ca.
- Alcohol and drug abuse/dependency
- Gambling
- Sex Addiction
- Spending
- Work
- Counseling and Recovery options for the addict and their family
Trauma, Abuse, PTSD, Impulse Control
- Domestic violence
- Hoarding
- PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- Inability to control dysfunctional behaviors

Meet Your Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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