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We have times in our lives that are manageable and other times we need help. You are not alone and a You are not alone and all is not lost. We can help.

02/26/2024

Happy National Eating Disorder Awareness Week from everyone here at Desert Marriage and Family Counseling! In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. Getting treatment early in the course of an eating disorder greatly improves the chances of a positive outcome in recovery.

Check out www.nationaleatingdisorders.org for more information, and you can reach out to us at 760-777-7720 or www.desertmarriagefamily.com

12/03/2023

International Day of Persons with Disabilities lets us focus on challenges faced by people living with disabilities. The day doesn’t discriminate between mental and physical disabilities, and the spirit of the day is to ensure that all people in the world have equal opportunities for work, play, health, and success. People with disabilities can be and very often are contributing and valued members of society, and today is all about appreciating them. This day is about promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and development, and to raise awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life so they can participate fully, equally and effectively in society with others, and face no barriers in all aspects of their lives.
Let’s celebrate today by continuing to advocate and acknowledge all persons with disabilities 💙

07/18/2023

4 ADHD Coping Strategies

• Don’t be so critical on yourself
• Organize at your own comfort level. Apps for time management and appointments can be helpful.
• Check-in regularly with a therapist that specializes in ADHD
• Research ADHD educational support tools

06/23/2023

“Encouraging someone to be entirely themselves is the loudest way to love them.” - Kalen Dion -

Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are more than twice as likely to have a mental disorder during their lives. The most common disorders include anxiety, depression, and substance misuse due in part to social oppression factors.

“…restrictions on people’s rights have contributed to an increase need for mental health services, and will continue to do so.” - -

Kelly Lewallen, MFT #37832

05/22/2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the 2023 theme is "More Than Enough." The National Alliance on Mental Illness states “this is an opportunity for all of us to come together and remember the inherent value we each hold — no matter our diagnosis, appearance, socioeconomic status, background or ability.”

05/14/2023

Sending love to all this Mother’s Day. To the mothers that have lost children, to the mothers who are single, to those that are longing to be mothers, mothers who immigrated across the world, mothers with a mental illness, chronic illness or disability, to those that have lost their mother, to those that have a difficult relationship with their mothers, and to mothers with difficult child situations.

04/05/2023

8 Keys to Eating Disorder Recovery

1. Motivation, patience, and hope
2. Your healthy self will heal your eating-disordered self
3. It's not about the food
4. Feel your feelings, challenge your thoughts
5. It is about the food
6. Changing your behaviors
7. Reach out to people rather than your eating disorder
8. Finding meaning and purpose

“The goal is not to get rid of your eating disorder self, but to learn from it, discover what it is doing for you, and then strengthen your healthy self to take over its job.”
- Carolyn Costin -

Source: EATING DISORDERS: Therapist Carolyn Costin on the Eight Keys to Eating Disorder Recovery by Nancy Matsumoto

03/14/2023

Sleep is not a luxury, it’s a necessity!

Sleep Awareness Week, created by the , focuses on the importance of sleep and how it affects our physical and mental wellbeing.

Here are 7 tips to follow for better sleep:

02/06/2023

Experiencing emotions such as happiness, excitement, hope, and inspiration is vital for anyone who seeks a happy and healthy life 🌿 swipe to learn more…

01/19/2023

We are continuing to see a rise in teens and children affected by the Here are a few ways parents and our community can help 🌿

01/16/2023

Today we celebrate Dr. King’s birthday, as well as his activism and dedication towards civil rights & health equity.

Did you know that Dr. King suffered from mental health issues too? The more we know, the better we can do ✊🏻

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43585 Monterey Avenue
Palm Desert, CA
92260

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://desertmarriagefamily.com/

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Kelly Lewallen

Kelly Lewallen is the Clinical Director (License LMFT# 37832) at Desert Marriage and Family Counseling. Kelly received her Bachelor’s in Nutrition Sciences from the University of Washington in 1983, a Teacher’s Certificate from Portland University in 1987 and a Master’s in Psychology from Chapman University in 1997. In 2006 she earned an EMDR Level 2 Certification. Kelly’s practice specializes in trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, addictions and eating disorders (individually and in groups).