Dr. Anjeli Desmond, PhD, VA | Psychotherapist

About Dr. Anjeli Desmond

Focus areas

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Pediatric Behavioral Therapy

Perinatal Mental Health

Pediatric Anger Management

Pediatric Psychotherapy

Play Therapy

Pediatric Anxiety

Pediatric Sleep Problems

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Applied Behavioral Analysis

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Coaching

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Nonreligious

Ethnicity

Asian, White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Anjeli Desmond

As a pediatric psychologist, I specialize in supporting infants, young children, and their caregivers through life's earliest challenges. I work with families navigating anxiety, trauma, behavioral concerns, feeding and sleep difficulties, developmental differences, parenting stress, and major life transitions. I can also help parents experiencing perinatal mental health concerns, such as postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, or trauma. My approach combines evidence-based treatment with a compassionate understanding of child development and family relationships. Whether you're seeking support for your child's emotional or behavioral needs or looking for guidance as a parent, my goal is to help your family feel more confident, connected, and equipped with practical strategies that create lasting change.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Parents often tell me they leave sessions feeling understood, hopeful, and with a clear plan for what to do next. I strive to create a warm, collaborative environment where caregivers never feel judged—parenting is hard, and you don't have to figure everything out alone. My work is grounded in research while remaining practical and individualized for each family's unique strengths, values, and goals. Rather than focusing only on reducing challenging behaviors, I help families understand why behaviors happen, strengthen parent-child relationships, and build skills that support healthy emotional development over time.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

The first few sessions focus on getting to know your child, your family, and the concerns that brought you to therapy. Together, we'll develop a shared understanding of what's contributing to the challenges you're experiencing and create a treatment plan tailored to your family's goals. Depending on your child's age and needs, sessions may include parent coaching, caregiver-child sessions, play-based interventions, or individual work with your child. Throughout treatment, we regularly review progress, celebrate successes, and adjust strategies as your family grows and new challenges arise. My goal is to provide practical tools you can confidently use in everyday life—not just during our sessions.

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In-network insurances

Dr. Anjeli Desmond has 200+ in-network plans.

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $300 for 90 minutes

Ongoing session: $200 for 60 minutes

More information on payments and coverage

I accept insurance-based and private-pay patients through Headway. Please get in touch with your individual insurance provider to verify benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Education and background

Practice names

Anjeli Desmond, PhD

Hospital affiliations

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Children's Hospital Boston

Education and training

University of Kentucky, PhD in Clinical Psychology

Professional memberships

American Psychological Association

NPI number

1326749979

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Anjeli Desmond?

Generally, Dr. Anjeli Desmond has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Desmond's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Anjeli Desmond accepting new patients?

Dr. Anjeli Desmond generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Desmond's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Anjeli Desmond accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Anjeli Desmond online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Desmond using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

Which hospital is Dr. Anjeli Desmond affiliated with?

Dr. Anjeli Desmond is affiliated with Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and Children's Hospital Boston.

What practice does Dr. Anjeli Desmond work with?

Dr. Anjeli Desmond works with Anjeli Desmond, PhD.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Anjeli Desmond?

Dr. Anjeli Desmond frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Anjeli Desmond on their profile.