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Best Therapists And Counselors in Desert Hot Springs, CA (2026)

45 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Desert Hot Springs: Affinity Recovery, RP Score 81/100; 4.7★ from 142 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 18

    Most-reviewed: DAP Health Sunrise Campus, 454 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #18.

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

45 Desert Hot Springs therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 13 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 45 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Desert Hot Springs 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 therapists and counselors in Desert Hot Springs at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Affinity Recovery814.7★ (142)Desert Hot SpringsSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Axis Mental Health773.9★ (7)Desert Hot SpringsSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Pamela Henkel, LMFT745.0★ (3)Colton, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Desert Hot Springs Riverside County Behavioral Health743.0★ (6)Desert Hot Springs——
5Michael's House Outpatient714.7★ (69)Palm Springs, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Palm Valley Behavioral Health694.9★ (18)Cathedral City, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Michael's House Treatment Center694.6★ (217)Palm Springs, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8The Path694.0★ (8)Palm Springs, 5 mi away——
9Desert Hot Springs WIC693.8★ (9)Desert Hot SpringsEvenings—
10Clint Edwards Counseling685.0★ (3)Desert Hot Springs——

The 45 best therapists and counselors in Desert Hot Springs, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Desert Hot Springs

    #1 Affinity Recovery

    Based in Desert Hot Springs

    81/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 142 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 142 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    13340 Mountain View Rd #6444, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
    View profile for Affinity Recovery(888) 308-2529

  2. #2 Axis Mental Health

    Based in Desert Hot Springs

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    66563 5th St, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
    View profile for Axis Mental Health(855) 405-2733

  3. #3 Pamela Henkel, LMFT

    Based in Colton, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    View profile for Pamela Henkel, LMFT(951) 287-5501

  5. #5 Michael's House Outpatient

    Based in Palm Springs, 9 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 69 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    515 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    View profile for Michael's House Outpatient(760) 760-5983

  8. #8 The Path

    Based in Palm Springs, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    19531 McLane St A, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    View profile for The Path(760) 251-2346

  9. #9 Desert Hot Springs WIC

    Based in Desert Hot Springs

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.8★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14320 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
    View profile for Desert Hot Springs WIC(800) 455-4942

  11. #11 Hideaway Recovery

    Based in Cathedral City, 10 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    View profile for Hideaway Recovery(760) 832-6730

  12. #12 High Desert Medium

    Based in Cathedral City, 8 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    67437 Rio Naches Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234
    View profile for High Desert Medium(760) 898-2172

  14. #14 Windy Springs Wellness Center

    Based in Palm Springs, 5 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    19531 McLane St Suite B, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    View profile for Windy Springs Wellness Center(760) 288-4579

  15. #15 Brian P. Healey, LCSW, CPC

    Based in Palm Springs, 10 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    650 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste 2, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    View profile for Brian P. Healey, LCSW, CPC(760) 413-4013

  16. #16 Munson-Baker Christie

    Based in Palm Springs, 10 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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
    193 S Civic Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    View profile for Munson-Baker Christie(760) 318-4421

  18. #18 DAP Health Sunrise Campus

    Based in Palm Springs, 8 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 454 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 454 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1695 N Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    View profile for DAP Health Sunrise Campus(760) 323-2118

  19. #19 Ransdell Laura E

    Based in Yucca Valley, 11 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    56244 Papago Trail Ste 5, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
    View profile for Ransdell Laura E(760) 910-5017

  20. #20 Randall Baird Therapy

    Based in Palm Springs, 10 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed 9 AM–2:30 PM · Thu 10 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1900 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste C4, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    View profile for Randall Baird Therapy(760) 409-7511

  21. #21 Candice Packard MS LMFT

    Based in Yucca Valley, 12 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    7211 Joshua Ln Ste10, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
    View profile for Candice Packard MS LMFT(657) 339-2252

  22. #22 Hi-Desert Behavioral Health

    Based in Yucca Valley, 12 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    57407 29 Palms Hwy Ste F, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
    View profile for Hi-Desert Behavioral Health(760) 366-1541

  25. #25 Brace Bacon Psychotherapy

    Based in Palm Springs, 10 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 11 AM–5 PM · Fri 11 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    750 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste 4, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    View profile for Brace Bacon Psychotherapy(323) 405-7255

All 45 therapists and counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

therapists and counselors in Desert Hot Springs, ranks 26 to 45
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26New Terrain Therapy595.0★ (15)11 mi
27Family Outreach Center - Pacific Clinics594.0★ (4)13 mi
28Jennifer F. Hilt, LCSW585.0★ (3)10 mi
29Desert Insight584.9★ (30)12 mi
30Jewish Family Service Of The Desert583.7★ (18)10 mi
31Inland Psychiatric Medical Group Palm Desert584.4★ (264)13 mi
32New Horizons Counseling573.9★ (17)13 mi
33Banyan Palm Springs574.7★ (318)12 mi
34Hope & Healing Counseling Services574.0★ (4)12 mi
35Addiction Therapeutic Services - Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment564.1★ (14)13 mi
36Morongo Basin Unity Home, Inc563.6★ (25)12 mi
37Desert Willow Wellness555.0★ (14)10 mi
38One Stop TAY Center554.0★ (8)14 mi
39Intervention 911544.3★ (7)10 mi
40Desert Mountain Children's Center543.0★ (4)13 mi
41Vicki E. Salvin, LCSW531.0★ (6)10 mi
42Eisenhower Behavioral Health522.6★ (5)15 mi
43Alpha Behavioral Health515.0★ (4)10 mi
44Life's Journey Center Inc503.8★ (10)9 mi
45Karma Doctors & Associates484.8★ (54)10 mi

Also serving Desert Hot Springs

20 more therapists and counselors within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked therapists and counselors serving Desert Hot Springs
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A J Botwin5.0★ (2)10 mi
Counseling ServiceIn Desert Hot Springs
Desert Psychotherapy GroupIn Desert Hot Springs
Diana Seeb5.0★ (1)In Desert Hot Springs
DOHC Behavioral Health Clinic - Palm Springs3.0★ (2)10 mi
Dr CabuquoIn Desert Hot Springs
Dr. Ramesh Gune', Psy.D. MFT.5.0★ (1)8 mi
Give My Child A VoiceIn Desert Hot Springs
Gravity Treatment Center3.7★ (3)In Desert Hot Springs
Juliette Kuhlmann, LMFT5.0★ (2)15 mi
Katherine D Barton LMFT, Psychotherapy5.0★ (2)In Desert Hot Springs
Landon Hallbrooks, DSW, LCSW - Therapist5.0★ (2)10 mi
Ohana Integrative Health LLC5.0★ (2)13 mi
Patricia Craine, MA-LMFT5.0★ (2)10 mi
Psych Health Centers5.0★ (2)9 mi
Ranch Recovery Centers, Inc4.7★ (52)In Desert Hot Springs
raw&unfilteredIn Desert Hot Springs
Ronald Amos, Ph.DIn Desert Hot Springs
The Ranch Recovery Centers / Hacienda Valdez4.4★ (26)In Desert Hot Springs
Wellness Based Therapy | Barbara Allyn Barry LMFT5.0★ (2)14 mi

How we ranked Desert Hot Springs therapists and counselors

We scored 45 Desert Hot Springs therapists and counselors 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 Desert Hot Springs 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 therapist

  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. Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or college that issued it.
  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 therapist

  • 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?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • 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.

Therapists and counselors in Desert Hot Springs: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Desert Hot Springs?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Desert Hot Springs, CA is Affinity Recovery with an RP Score of 81/100. It has 4.7★ from 142 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Axis Mental Health (#2) and Pamela Henkel, LMFT (#3) follow. We ranked 45 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Desert Hot Springs?

RankedPsychologists ranks 45 therapists and counselors serving Desert Hot Springs, CA. 5 of them are based in Desert Hot Springs; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 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 therapists and counselors in Desert Hot Springs work on weekends?

13 of 45 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Affinity Recovery (#1), Axis Mental Health (#2) and Pamela Henkel, LMFT (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Desert Hot Springs therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 45 rated therapists and counselors in Desert Hot Springs is 4.2★, with a median of 10 reviews. DAP Health Sunrise Campus has the most, 454 reviews, and ranks #18. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank therapists and counselors?

Each therapist 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 therapists and counselors outside Desert Hot Springs count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Desert Hot Springs city center, our service radius for therapists and counselors. 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 therapists and counselors 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 therapists and counselors in Desert Hot Springs ranked?

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

Is a licensed counselor the same as a psychologist?

No. Licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and, in Ontario, registered psychotherapists hold their own licenses and answer to their own boards or colleges. They provide talk therapy for many of the same concerns; formal psychological testing is usually done by a psychologist.

Can I see a therapist 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 Desert Hot Springs

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 45 therapists and counselors serving Desert Hot Springs.

More therapists and counselors and Desert Hot Springs pages