Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Dr. Sandra Firth is a licensed child, adolescent and adult Psychologist. She was born and raised in Virginia with a large extended family with good family values and beliefs. She worked as a dental assistant while going to High School and from her graduation from HS until age 20 and 11 mo. At that time she join American Airlines as a Stewardess and this took her to Los Angeles, CA. and the West Coast where she has lived the most part of her life since raising her brother whom she adopted when her mother passed away with cancer. Her brother was age 7 at that time and she adopted him in order to obtain benefits from the airline to help her with financially supporting him. She went back to school attending Culver City City College part time while still flying for American. In 1977 she married and moved to Sun Valley, Idaho where she taught skiing. While teaching skiing on weekends she enrolled in Boise State University where she earned her Bachelors of Science in Psychology.
Dr. Firth loves the outdoors both winter and summer sports, her Abyssinian cat and her Psychiatric Schnoodle dog, Tinka. She also has a love for cooking and entertaining and being around people. Her diverse life experiences has enhanced her education as a Psychologist. She loves working with Patients helping them better navigate the road of life.
She returned to California 6 years ago from Idaho and is currently practicing in Palm Desert. She is licensed in Idaho and California and at this time her residence is split between the two states.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and therefore have experience in treatment of all mental health conditions. I have worked with many patients with mood disorders including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar and schizophrenia and I have a positive history of treating bipolar disorder. I treat patients age 3 and up with behavioral modification and cognitive behavioral approaches. Since returning to Palm Springs CA. 6 years ago I have expanded my practice to include Seniors.
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Dr. Sandra Firth is a clinical psychologist who practices with children, adolescents and adults. She brings 25 years of professional experience and a lifetime of varied personal experiences to her work, blending clinical training with practical life lessons.
Born and raised in Virginia in a large extended family, Dr. Firth began working as a dental assistant while in high school and continued in that role after graduation until she was 20 years and 11 months old. She then joined American Airlines as a stewardess, a position that brought her to Los Angeles and the West Coast where she has lived for much of her life.
When her mother died of cancer, she adopted her seven-year-old brother so she could obtain airline benefits to help support him financially. While continuing to fly, she attended Culver City College part time and balanced work with further education.
In 1977 she married and moved to Sun Valley, Idaho, where she taught skiing. While teaching on weekends she enrolled at Boise State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.
Dr. Firth enjoys outdoor activities in both winter and summer, and she shares her home with an Abyssinian cat and a Psychiatric Schnoodle named Tinka. She also enjoys cooking, entertaining and being around people. These varied life experiences have informed and enriched her approach as a psychologist.
She returned to California six years ago from Idaho and currently practices in Palm Desert. She maintains licenses to practice psychology in both California and Idaho, which authorizes her to provide clinical psychological services in each state (California license PSY18839 and Idaho license PSY-202350).
As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Firth has experience treating a wide range of mental health concerns. She has worked with many patients experiencing mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and she reports a positive history of treating bipolar disorder. She provides treatment for patients age three and older, using behavioral modification and cognitive behavioral approaches, and since returning to Palm Springs six years ago she has expanded her practice to include seniors. Dr. Firth is dedicated to helping patients navigate lifeâs challenges and improve their daily functioning.
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