Psychiatrists in Buford, GA
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Frantz Georges
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buford, GA 30519 (Online Only)
Hello this is Dr. Frantz Georges (psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner). I’ve been workinag as mental health nurse for over 25 years and as a practitioner the past 6 years. I treat patients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders. I treat each one of my patients individually and provide the best possible care to them. If you are looking for someone to listen to your needs and to take time to understand your problems (situation); you have found the right provider. Once again I treat individuals from 5-100 years old with a variety of mental health disorders.
Hello this is Dr. Frantz Georges (psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner). I’ve been workinag as mental health nurse for over 25 years and as a practitioner the past 6 years. I treat patients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders. I treat each one of my patients individually and provide the best possible care to them. If you are looking for someone to listen to your needs and to take time to understand your problems (situation); you have found the right provider. Once again I treat individuals from 5-100 years old with a variety of mental health disorders.
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Julie Greene
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Buford, GA 30519 (Online Only)
Our mental health is impacted by our genetics, stressors in our environments, and our physical health, and when our minds are not healthy, our physical health and relationships with others suffer.
Our mental health is impacted by our genetics, stressors in our environments, and our physical health, and when our minds are not healthy, our physical health and relationships with others suffer.
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Kaleidoscope Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Buford, GA 30518 (Online Only)
Dr. Appling graduated from Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, FL in 2013 with his Associate's Degree in Nursing Science. He received his Bachelor of Nursing Science from Kaplan University in 2016 with honors, and in 2019 received his MSN from the University of South Alabama. He recently completed his Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the same institution, with honors in the fall of 2021. Kaleidoscope Health treats individuals 18 years and older in the states of Florida and Georgia through tele-health technologies.
Dr. Appling graduated from Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, FL in 2013 with his Associate's Degree in Nursing Science. He received his Bachelor of Nursing Science from Kaplan University in 2016 with honors, and in 2019 received his MSN from the University of South Alabama. He recently completed his Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the same institution, with honors in the fall of 2021. Kaleidoscope Health treats individuals 18 years and older in the states of Florida and Georgia through tele-health technologies.
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Collaborating Minds LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Buford, GA 30515
Dr. Chasity J. Carswell is a double board certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 9 years of experience. She is the founder and owner of Collaborating Minds LLC. Dr. Chasity received a Master of Science Degree in Nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner in May 2014. She then went on to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in August 2019. Dr. Chasity has worked in a variety of settings to include outpatient, inpatient crisis stabilization units, substance abuse detoxification and psychiatric consult liaison.
Dr. Chasity J. Carswell is a double board certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 9 years of experience. She is the founder and owner of Collaborating Minds LLC. Dr. Chasity received a Master of Science Degree in Nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner in May 2014. She then went on to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in August 2019. Dr. Chasity has worked in a variety of settings to include outpatient, inpatient crisis stabilization units, substance abuse detoxification and psychiatric consult liaison.
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Salient Health and Wellness, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (Online Only)
She treats a wide range of conditions from Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD & Sleep Disorder.
Accepting NEW Patients! VIRTUAL appointments in GA, WA, OR, FL & IA. Meet Dr. Joy Ibeh, a doctoral trained, double board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC), with over 15 combined years of clinical experience. In Salient Health and Wellness, we are patient-centered, and our services include Psych assessments, Medication Management, and Individualized Treatment Plans. She approaches her patients with focus in understanding the peculiarity of their psychiatric & mental health needs. Her goal is to cut through various barriers that may place limitation in getting Mental Health Care.
She treats a wide range of conditions from Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD & Sleep Disorder.
Accepting NEW Patients! VIRTUAL appointments in GA, WA, OR, FL & IA. Meet Dr. Joy Ibeh, a doctoral trained, double board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC), with over 15 combined years of clinical experience. In Salient Health and Wellness, we are patient-centered, and our services include Psych assessments, Medication Management, and Individualized Treatment Plans. She approaches her patients with focus in understanding the peculiarity of their psychiatric & mental health needs. Her goal is to cut through various barriers that may place limitation in getting Mental Health Care.
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Angela Jenkins Jacobs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Suwanee, GA 30024
She treats mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and non-stimulant attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Angela Jenkins-Jacobs is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Angela provides non-judgmental, evidence-based services. Each visit focuses on how medication, supplements, and other holistic approaches can combine with psychotherapy to meet patient needs.
She treats mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and non-stimulant attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Angela Jenkins-Jacobs is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Angela provides non-judgmental, evidence-based services. Each visit focuses on how medication, supplements, and other holistic approaches can combine with psychotherapy to meet patient needs.
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Cinandra Sweatman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019 (Online Only)
Cinandra is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) specializing in a variety of disorders including anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorder, and behavioral disturbance. Cinandra's primary goal is to establish relationships with her patients that are both empowering as well as educational. Cinandra treats both adolescents as well as adults, covering the various issues experienced across the lifespan. Her role as a PMHNP is a multifaceted one, in which Cinandra works as an advocate, educator, and collaborator.
Cinandra is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) specializing in a variety of disorders including anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorder, and behavioral disturbance. Cinandra's primary goal is to establish relationships with her patients that are both empowering as well as educational. Cinandra treats both adolescents as well as adults, covering the various issues experienced across the lifespan. Her role as a PMHNP is a multifaceted one, in which Cinandra works as an advocate, educator, and collaborator.
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Charlie Health is a leading provider of virtual mental health treatment for people in need of more than once-weekly therapy. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or any ongoing mental health issue, Charlie Health’s Clinical Team is ready to help you start your healing journey today. You don’t have to struggle alone – we’re here for you. To get started today, reach out at t.ly/ch-ga
Charlie Health is a leading provider of virtual mental health treatment for people in need of more than once-weekly therapy. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or any ongoing mental health issue, Charlie Health’s Clinical Team is ready to help you start your healing journey today. You don’t have to struggle alone – we’re here for you. To get started today, reach out at t.ly/ch-ga
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Dr. Mary Opara
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MSN, BSc, PMHCNS-, BA, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Suwanee, GA 30024 (Online Only)
I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), licensed, and Board Certified, in Psychiatry/Mental Health as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. My Philosophy is "Let all you do be done with love." If a client for instance, has depression and anxiety, we will discuss how it affects their life. Talk about what triggers make it worse, and how they handle the symptoms. For compliance, we collaborate on the best plan of care. I present the options for medications, benefits, alternatives, side effects, and encourage therapy as a great combination with the medication. The ultimate goal is to return the client to be healthy, happy and enjoy life again.
I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), licensed, and Board Certified, in Psychiatry/Mental Health as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. My Philosophy is "Let all you do be done with love." If a client for instance, has depression and anxiety, we will discuss how it affects their life. Talk about what triggers make it worse, and how they handle the symptoms. For compliance, we collaborate on the best plan of care. I present the options for medications, benefits, alternatives, side effects, and encourage therapy as a great combination with the medication. The ultimate goal is to return the client to be healthy, happy and enjoy life again.
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Anna Sanchez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Duluth, GA 30097 (Online Only)
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression, stress? Have you suffered traumatic events in the past? Are you struggling and having difficulty coping with life? I am a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I integrate science into holistic medicine by analyzing the 4 pillars of health which are the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of life. I have an extensive healthcare background in the care of both civilian and military service members. I dispense empathy, hope, and bring awareness of what mental health is all about. I will collaborate with you on your treatment plan. I use i
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression, stress? Have you suffered traumatic events in the past? Are you struggling and having difficulty coping with life? I am a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I integrate science into holistic medicine by analyzing the 4 pillars of health which are the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of life. I have an extensive healthcare background in the care of both civilian and military service members. I dispense empathy, hope, and bring awareness of what mental health is all about. I will collaborate with you on your treatment plan. I use i
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Maureen Obiofuma
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (Online Only)
Her expertise includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, women's health, substance use disorder, and sleep disorders.
Meet Maureen Obiofuma, a distinguished Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a wealth of experience and expertise. Maureen began with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Emory University, where she graduated with distinction. Building upon this foundation, she pursued her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Augusta University, achieving top honors (summa cum laude). With over 11 years of hands-on patient care experience, including specialized work with postpartum and mental health populations. Maureen Obiofuma cares for people with mental illness across the lifespan.
Her expertise includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, women's health, substance use disorder, and sleep disorders.
Meet Maureen Obiofuma, a distinguished Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a wealth of experience and expertise. Maureen began with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Emory University, where she graduated with distinction. Building upon this foundation, she pursued her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Augusta University, achieving top honors (summa cum laude). With over 11 years of hands-on patient care experience, including specialized work with postpartum and mental health populations. Maureen Obiofuma cares for people with mental illness across the lifespan.
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Shining Light Behavior Health LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Suwanee, GA 30024 (Online Only)
I never forget that initial sad or anxious face. On a daily basis I see clients seeking help to overcome depression, anxiety, bipolar moods, intrusive thoughts and other disorders. These clients need help to relieve these symptoms, and achieve functional lives. My goal is to change that face to a happy face with my treatment.
I never forget that initial sad or anxious face. On a daily basis I see clients seeking help to overcome depression, anxiety, bipolar moods, intrusive thoughts and other disorders. These clients need help to relieve these symptoms, and achieve functional lives. My goal is to change that face to a happy face with my treatment.
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Rausch is now available for telemedicine consultation and medication management in collaboration with their mental health team for treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, autism, and PTSD.
Dr. Jeffrey Rausch is a Psychiatrist in Georgia who has been practicing since 1982. He obtained his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, completed his psychiatry residency at University of South Carolina, and took a fellowship in Psychopharmacology Research at University of California School of Medicine, San Diego having since served then on faculties of UCSD, MCG, and Emory University, previously as Professor and Case Distinguished Chair of Psychiatry and Health Behavior at the Medical College of Georgia.
Rausch is now available for telemedicine consultation and medication management in collaboration with their mental health team for treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, autism, and PTSD.
Dr. Jeffrey Rausch is a Psychiatrist in Georgia who has been practicing since 1982. He obtained his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, completed his psychiatry residency at University of South Carolina, and took a fellowship in Psychopharmacology Research at University of California School of Medicine, San Diego having since served then on faculties of UCSD, MCG, and Emory University, previously as Professor and Case Distinguished Chair of Psychiatry and Health Behavior at the Medical College of Georgia.
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Psych Atlanta Treatment Resistant DepressionClinic
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Suwanee, GA 30024
If you or your client has tried multiple medications and is still experiencing symptoms of chronic or acute depression, anxiety, PTSD, or OCD, we can help.
We help patients who have not responded to multiple psychiatric medications or are unable to tolerate the side effects. We have experienced great success achieving rapid results for those most in need, especially acutely depressed patients.
If you or your client has tried multiple medications and is still experiencing symptoms of chronic or acute depression, anxiety, PTSD, or OCD, we can help.
We help patients who have not responded to multiple psychiatric medications or are unable to tolerate the side effects. We have experienced great success achieving rapid results for those most in need, especially acutely depressed patients.
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Jehovahs Behavioral Care LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Hello! and welcome. I am Grace Fomunung. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have a plethora of experience in the Mental Health field. I provide rapid results with Medication Management to enable my client to live their full potential. I provide specialized care for clients ranging from adolescents to seniors who struggle with anxiety, depression, and more in both in inpatient and outpatient mental health hospitals in crisis stabilization. I also work with clients who have schizophrenia, OCD, insomnia, bipolar disorder, dementia, PTSD, and substance abuse.
Hello! and welcome. I am Grace Fomunung. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have a plethora of experience in the Mental Health field. I provide rapid results with Medication Management to enable my client to live their full potential. I provide specialized care for clients ranging from adolescents to seniors who struggle with anxiety, depression, and more in both in inpatient and outpatient mental health hospitals in crisis stabilization. I also work with clients who have schizophrenia, OCD, insomnia, bipolar disorder, dementia, PTSD, and substance abuse.
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Welina Psychiatric Health Services, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Dacula, GA 30019 (Online Only)
Her specialty areas include depression, anxiety, substance use, schizophrenia spectrum, bipolar, and other mental health disorders.
VIRTUAL appointments in CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, NM, NY, UT, VT, WA, OR, MD, IA, & MT. Dr. Ann Marie Buchanan-Cummings is a doctoral prepared, board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 18 years of experience in the Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. Dr. Buchanan-Cummings earned a BS in Nursing from the College of New Rochelle, NY, a Master of Science in Nursing and Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the Medical University of South Carolina. Our prescriber can prescribe all medications excluding Controlled Substances such as Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Ritalin, Adderall, and others in some states.
Her specialty areas include depression, anxiety, substance use, schizophrenia spectrum, bipolar, and other mental health disorders.
VIRTUAL appointments in CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, NM, NY, UT, VT, WA, OR, MD, IA, & MT. Dr. Ann Marie Buchanan-Cummings is a doctoral prepared, board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 18 years of experience in the Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. Dr. Buchanan-Cummings earned a BS in Nursing from the College of New Rochelle, NY, a Master of Science in Nursing and Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the Medical University of South Carolina. Our prescriber can prescribe all medications excluding Controlled Substances such as Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Ritalin, Adderall, and others in some states.
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Dr. Klein is a proponent of the biological-psychological-social model to well-being and provides adult patients with comprehensive psychiatric care including general consultations, initial psychiatric evaluations, medication management and psychotherapy. Treatment is available for issues including, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia and psychiatric issues due to medical conditions. In Dr. Klein's spare time, he enjoys reading, running, and playing video games. Originally from the mid-west, he relocated to escape the winter weather.
Dr. Klein is a proponent of the biological-psychological-social model to well-being and provides adult patients with comprehensive psychiatric care including general consultations, initial psychiatric evaluations, medication management and psychotherapy. Treatment is available for issues including, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia and psychiatric issues due to medical conditions. In Dr. Klein's spare time, he enjoys reading, running, and playing video games. Originally from the mid-west, he relocated to escape the winter weather.
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Shannon Hummel builds therapeutic relationships in a holistic approach to treatment. She considers mind, body, and spirit elements to get to a patient’s core, addressing every aspect of their depression, anxiety, or trauma. Her approach is to integrate nutrition, exercise, spirituality, self-care, and mindfulness into the examination of all factors influencing a patient’s mood. She conducts in-depth listening, helping patients pull back each emotional layer. Through her compassionate and patient-centered care, patients feel heard and understood so they can believe in their strengths and reach a better quality of life.
Shannon Hummel builds therapeutic relationships in a holistic approach to treatment. She considers mind, body, and spirit elements to get to a patient’s core, addressing every aspect of their depression, anxiety, or trauma. Her approach is to integrate nutrition, exercise, spirituality, self-care, and mindfulness into the examination of all factors influencing a patient’s mood. She conducts in-depth listening, helping patients pull back each emotional layer. Through her compassionate and patient-centered care, patients feel heard and understood so they can believe in their strengths and reach a better quality of life.
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Marva Calder
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (Online Only)
Marva Calder is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 22 years of experience. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other conditions in adults and seniors.
Marva Calder is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 22 years of experience. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other conditions in adults and seniors.
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Visionary Behavioral Health Services, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
It is my pleasure and divine intervention to work with individuals in the community that have dealt with disparities in care for treatment of mental health disorders, substance abuse treatment, and struggles with addiction. I want to revolutionize the way mental health care is delivered, and provide each individual with an exceptional experience. I am a licensed prescriber in the State of Georgia, some of the conditions I treat are, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and ADHD. Currently offering, initiation of medication therapy, medication management, MAT, and Psychotherapy.
It is my pleasure and divine intervention to work with individuals in the community that have dealt with disparities in care for treatment of mental health disorders, substance abuse treatment, and struggles with addiction. I want to revolutionize the way mental health care is delivered, and provide each individual with an exceptional experience. I am a licensed prescriber in the State of Georgia, some of the conditions I treat are, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and ADHD. Currently offering, initiation of medication therapy, medication management, MAT, and Psychotherapy.
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.