Dr. Jill Hingston is a Health Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving as the Chief Behavioral Health Officer at the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert. With extensive experience spanning inpatient psychiatry, private practice, and community mental health, she is passionate about providing affirming, trauma-informed care to LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. 

For more than 12 years, Dr. Hingston has led The Center’s Behavioral Health Clinic, a clinical training site dedicated to educating and mentoring master’s- and doctoral-level students and associates in evidence-based, culturally responsive psychotherapy. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her partner, her 26-year-old daughter, and her 5-year-old Goldendoodle, who proudly serves as The Center’s official Clinic Greeter.