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Best Psychologists in Cathedral City, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cathedral City: Shari M. Reville, Phd - Inner Center – Psychological Corporation, RP Score 75/100; 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

  2. 18

    Most-reviewed: Inland Psychiatric Medical Group Palm Desert, 264 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #18.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

25 Cathedral City psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.1★ across 25 rated practices.

Top 10 psychologists in Cathedral City at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 psychologists in Cathedral City at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Shari M. Reville, Phd - Inner Center – Psychological Corporation754.7★ (3)Cathedral City—Overall
2Kenneth Garett, Ph.D.724.5★ (8)Palm Springs, 4 mi away——
3JULIEN J GUILLAUMOT703.4★ (5)Palm Springs, 5 mi away——
4Curry Sandra PhD702.2★ (11)Palm Springs, 4 mi away——
5Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Relationship Coach694.0★ (4)Cathedral CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Chalgujian Hilda A MD695.0★ (3)Palm Desert, 7 mi away——
7Ronald Amos685.0★ (3)Palm Desert, 7 mi away——
8facingthoughts.co685.0★ (3)Rancho Mirage, 4 mi awaySat—
9Dr. Sandra Firth682.0★ (5)Palm Desert, 6 mi away——
10Wesley Detwiler, PhD673.7★ (3)Cathedral City——

The 25 best psychologists in Cathedral City, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  2. #2 Kenneth Garett, Ph.D.

    Based in Palm Springs, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    225 S Civic Dr #211, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    View profile for Kenneth Garett, Ph.D.(760) 327-9566

  3. #3 JULIEN J GUILLAUMOT

    Based in Palm Springs, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    650 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste 2, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    View profile for JULIEN J GUILLAUMOT(760) 444-4755

  4. #4 Curry Sandra PhD

    Based in Palm Springs, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.2★ from 11 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.2★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    225 S Civic Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    View profile for Curry Sandra PhD(760) 320-8314

  6. #6 Chalgujian Hilda A MD

    Based in Palm Desert, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    41865 Boardwalk Ste 200, Palm Desert, CA 92211
    View profile for Chalgujian Hilda A MD(760) 776-1277

  7. #7 Ronald Amos

    Based in Palm Desert, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    74710 CA-111 #102, Palm Desert, CA 92260
    View profile for Ronald Amos(760) 553-5754

  8. #8 facingthoughts.co

    Based in Rancho Mirage, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    37 Colgate Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
    View profile for facingthoughts.co(760) 656-0049

  9. #9 Dr. Sandra Firth

    Based in Palm Desert, 6 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    44530 San Pablo Ave Ste 201, Palm Desert, CA 92260
    View profile for Dr. Sandra Firth(760) 341-8878

  10. #10 Wesley Detwiler, PhD

    Based in Cathedral City

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    68555 Ramon Rd Suite D101, Cathedral City, CA 92234
    View profile for Wesley Detwiler, PhD(760) 507-3310

  11. #11 Dennis Sapire, PhD - Clinical Health Psychologist

    Based in Rancho Mirage, 4 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    41750 Rancho Las Palmas Dr L-3, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
    View profile for Dennis Sapire, PhD - Clinical Health Psychologist(760) 318-5043

  12. #12 William Rose, Ph.D.

    Based in Rancho Mirage, 4 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    71650 Sahara Rd Suite 3, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
    View profile for William Rose, Ph.D.(760) 834-8770

  13. #13 Dr. Tobias Moeller-Bertram

    Based in Rancho Mirage, 3 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.9★ from 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 2.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    36101 Bob Hope Drive, Suite B2, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
    View profile for Dr. Tobias Moeller-Bertram(760) 321-1315

  14. #14 Watson Daniel PHD

    Based in Palm Desert, 6 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    73567 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
    View profile for Watson Daniel PHD(760) 837-1188

  15. #15 Madsen Julie a PhD

    Based in Indio, 14 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    82704 Sutton Dr, Indio, CA 92203
    View profile for Madsen Julie a PhD(760) 342-3330

  16. #16 Dr. Kami Bryant, Ph.D.

    Based in Indio, 15 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    47825 Oasis St, Indio, CA 92201
    View profile for Dr. Kami Bryant, Ph.D.(760) 341-6655

  17. #17 Addiction Therapeutic Services - Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment

    Based in Rancho Mirage, 1 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, 1 mi from Cathedral City.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    69730 CA-111 #109, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
    View profile for Addiction Therapeutic Services - Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment(760) 515-4360

  19. #19 Life's Journey Center Inc

    Based in Palm Springs, 6 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    291 E Camino Monte Vista, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    View profile for Life's Journey Center Inc(760) 864-6363

  21. #21 Amore Retreat ​Idyllwild

    Based in Palm Springs, 15 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    54010 Pine Crest Ave, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549
    View profile for Amore Retreat ​Idyllwild(602) 743-4775

  22. #22 Headlight Therapists & Psychiatric Services Palm Desert

    Based in Palm Desert, 6 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    73733 Fred Waring Dr Ste 105, Palm Desert, CA 92260
    View profile for Headlight Therapists & Psychiatric Services Palm Desert(760) 705-1094

  24. #24 Roxanna farinpour inc

    Based in Coachella, 9 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Neuropsychologist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    45025 Manitou Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210
    View profile for Roxanna farinpour inc(760) 200-0688

  25. #25 Coachella Valley Lighthouse: Learning. Behavior. Development.

    Based in La Quinta, 12 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Educational testing service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    51290 Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta, CA 92253
    View profile for Coachella Valley Lighthouse: Learning. Behavior. Development.(760) 625-0951

Also serving Cathedral City

20 more psychologists within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked psychologists serving Cathedral City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
360 Wellness VillageIn Cathedral City
Banyan Palm Springs4.7★ (318)In Cathedral City
Cat city Psychotherapy CorpIn Cathedral City
Cultivate Wellness Within - Lauren Fox, LCSW, PMH-C | Postpartum Therapist Palm Desert4.2★ (5)In Cathedral City
Desert Insight4.9★ (30)In Cathedral City
Dr Daniel Robinson PsychologistIn Cathedral City
Dr. Abigail Go Psy.DIn Cathedral City
Dr. Heather GaedtIn Cathedral City
Dr. James BarryIn Cathedral City
Dr. Steve May5.0★ (1)In Cathedral City
Dr. Timothy ScheuberIn Cathedral City
Gaetano Vacarro, PHDIn Cathedral City
KATHERIN RANZONI MSW, M.ED, CCDC-IIn Cathedral City
Layla Ashley, LMFT5.0★ (3)In Cathedral City
Leo Teles Private PracticeIn Cathedral City
Merle Yost, LMFTIn Cathedral City
Michelle Archambeault, CPIn Cathedral City
Nathan Varvis, LMFTIn Cathedral City
Palm Valley Behavioral Health4.9★ (18)In Cathedral City
Robert Ohrling, PHIn Cathedral City

How we ranked Cathedral City psychologists

We scored 25 Cathedral City psychologists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Cathedral City data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a psychologist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. If you may need testing as well as therapy (for example for ADHD or memory concerns), ask whether the practice does assessments itself.
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a psychologist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How often do you work with concerns like mine?
  • Do you offer psychological testing, or therapy only?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Psychologists in Cathedral City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in Cathedral City?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Cathedral City, CA is Shari M. Reville, Phd - Inner Center – Psychological Corporation with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews. Kenneth Garett, Ph.D. (#2) and JULIEN J GUILLAUMOT (#3) follow. We ranked 25 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in Cathedral City?

RankedPsychologists ranks 25 psychologists serving Cathedral City, CA. 3 of them are based in Cathedral City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 20 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which psychologists in Cathedral City work on weekends?

3 of 25 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Relationship Coach (#5), facingthoughts.co (#8) and Amore Retreat ​Idyllwild (#21). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Cathedral City psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 25 rated psychologists in Cathedral City is 4.1★, with a median of 8 reviews. Inland Psychiatric Medical Group Palm Desert has the most, 264 reviews, and ranks #18. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychologists?

Each psychologist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do psychologists outside Cathedral City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Cathedral City city center, our service radius for psychologists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can psychologists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are psychologists in Cathedral City ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychology and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between a psychologist and a therapist?

“Psychologist” is a protected title: only people licensed by a state or provincial psychology board may use it. Most hold a doctorate (PhD or PsyD) and are trained in psychological testing as well as therapy. “Therapist” is a general word: licensed counselors, clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists also provide therapy under their own licenses.

Can I see a psychologist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Cathedral City

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 25 psychologists serving Cathedral City.

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