Desert Psychiatric Associates
Desert Psychiatric Associates (DPA), offers Psychiatric and Psychotherapy services in Palm Desert, CA
Richard I Torban, MD, Inc., a Professional Corporation, is
Located conveniently on El Paseo in Palm Desert. DPA is commited to providing excellence in clinical treatment and psychotherapy.
- "We are dedicated to offering the best in psychiatric and mental health services. The individual experiences of life often create stressors and circumstances in which people can benefit from therapy. Additionally, for patients who have clinical mental health problems, medication therapy can be very effective on its own or combined with psychotherapy."
"Mental Health. . . is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going" Noam shpancer
About Dr. Torban
Richard I. Torban, MD is board certified by the American Association of Psychiatry & Neurology and is located in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Torban has added qualifications in Addiction Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry. He received his medical degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Richard I. Torban, MD has expertise in treating ADHD, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression among other conditions. Dr. Richard I. Torban accepts Medicare, Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Triwest, among others. Dr. Richard I. Torban is highly recommended by patients and colleagues alike.
Richard I Torban, MD is a Diplomate of The American Board of Psychiatry & Neurologywith Added Qualifications in Addiction Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry
Services
Psychiatry Psychology Marriage and Family Therapy
Many mental health issues respond to therapeutic treatment which can assist in understanding behavioral issues and personal problems. Additionally, many people benefit from medication in order to treat specific mental health diagnoses. Often, the combination of medication and psychotherapy is quite beneficial.
DPA Therapists
- Mechthild J. Dunofsky, PhD, LMFT - Marriage & Family Therapist
- Sandra M. Firth, PhD - Psychologist
- Halim Shariff, PMHNP - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Michael J. Silver, LMFT - Marriage and Family Therapist
Testimonials
Penelope T.
"Dr. Torban is the best doctor I have ever had. He knew what I needed immediately. Since I started medication and therapy, I am like a new person"
★★★★★
Harold S.
"Therapy has proven to be a way for me to understand why I do things the way I do, and how to modify that behavior. Michael is terrific and 'gets' me"
★★★★★
Armando G.
"I have found that my weekly sessions with the psychotherapist really help me. Now that I have some tools to deal with stress, I am better able to manage my life"
★★★★★
Contact
P: 760.341.8878 F: 760.341.8820
Location
73255 El Paseo, Suite 11
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Our hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM