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Integrated Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CARN-AP, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Milford, MA 01757
A) , Ketamine for treatment-resistant depression, Functional Psychiatry, Medication Management, Pharmacogenetic Testing, Medical Weight Loss, Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, Substance Abuse Treatment, Vivitrol, Sublocade, Antipsychotic injections.
Betty Yu, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC is an ANCC-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner with extensive experience in managing complex psychiatric and substance use disorders. Betty follows an integrative approach to care focusing on the concept of Functional Psychiatry, a holistic approach to mental health care that focuses on identifying and treating the underlying root causes of mental health disorders. Unlike conventional psychiatry, which primarily uses pharmaceuticals to alleviate symptoms, functional psychiatry seeks to address and correct these underlying imbalances. Licensed to practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
A) , Ketamine for treatment-resistant depression, Functional Psychiatry, Medication Management, Pharmacogenetic Testing, Medical Weight Loss, Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, Substance Abuse Treatment, Vivitrol, Sublocade, Antipsychotic injections.
Betty Yu, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC is an ANCC-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner with extensive experience in managing complex psychiatric and substance use disorders. Betty follows an integrative approach to care focusing on the concept of Functional Psychiatry, a holistic approach to mental health care that focuses on identifying and treating the underlying root causes of mental health disorders. Unlike conventional psychiatry, which primarily uses pharmaceuticals to alleviate symptoms, functional psychiatry seeks to address and correct these underlying imbalances. Licensed to practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
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Stephanie Doyle Grant
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Bellingham, MA 02019
Hi! My name is Stephanie Doyle Grant and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner providing psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults. I provide psychopharm evaluation/medication management, while also including diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders and will offer psychotherapy. I have experience in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mood and psychotic disorders.
Hi! My name is Stephanie Doyle Grant and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner providing psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults. I provide psychopharm evaluation/medication management, while also including diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders and will offer psychotherapy. I have experience in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mood and psychotic disorders.
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Rebecca Blair
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CPNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, MA 02038
I have been a pediatric nurse practitioner since 2014 in primary care settings where I supported pediatric patients' physical and mental health. Through this role, I gained ample experience treating ADHD, depression, and anxiety in pediatric and adolescent populations. I completed Duke University's PMHNP program, during which time I worked with adolescent and adult populations in community healthcare clinics, a partial-hospital program and an emergency department. I have training in CBT and have studied DBT. I treat children, adolescents, and adults with a special interest in providing care for youth and families.
I have been a pediatric nurse practitioner since 2014 in primary care settings where I supported pediatric patients' physical and mental health. Through this role, I gained ample experience treating ADHD, depression, and anxiety in pediatric and adolescent populations. I completed Duke University's PMHNP program, during which time I worked with adolescent and adult populations in community healthcare clinics, a partial-hospital program and an emergency department. I have training in CBT and have studied DBT. I treat children, adolescents, and adults with a special interest in providing care for youth and families.
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Joanne Howden-Rich
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CNP, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
Franklin, MA 02038
Hello, I'm Joanne, a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner committed to providing compassionate mental health care to individuals of all ages, with a particular focus on children and adolescents. I offer the convenience of both in-office and telehealth appointments, ensuring you can access care in a way that best suits your needs. My approach is holistic, combining medication where necessary with therapy to treat a wide variety of conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and behavioral issues. I am not just a provider but a partner in your mental health journey.
Hello, I'm Joanne, a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner committed to providing compassionate mental health care to individuals of all ages, with a particular focus on children and adolescents. I offer the convenience of both in-office and telehealth appointments, ensuring you can access care in a way that best suits your needs. My approach is holistic, combining medication where necessary with therapy to treat a wide variety of conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and behavioral issues. I am not just a provider but a partner in your mental health journey.
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Ed Timinski
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, AGACNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitinsville, MA 01588
Welcome to Mental Health Professionals of New England, PLLC (MHPNE)! At MHPNE, we want you to be involved and proactive in improving your mental health. Collaborating in a plan of care between the provider and the person we support is vital in improving adherence. In psychopharmacological medication management, we believe in a holistic approach using pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for a more balanced approach. Our psychotherapists individualize their plans of care to meet the person's specific goals. Together we can help get to the root of your mental health issues to improve your mental health.
Welcome to Mental Health Professionals of New England, PLLC (MHPNE)! At MHPNE, we want you to be involved and proactive in improving your mental health. Collaborating in a plan of care between the provider and the person we support is vital in improving adherence. In psychopharmacological medication management, we believe in a holistic approach using pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for a more balanced approach. Our psychotherapists individualize their plans of care to meet the person's specific goals. Together we can help get to the root of your mental health issues to improve your mental health.
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Katherine brings a humanistic approach to her practice. She uses her background in primary care medicine as well as psychiatry to provide compassionate and client-focused care, and to meet the needs of each patient as individuals. Katherine’s clinical experience is broad and includes adult medicine, geriatrics, community health, and college health. Katherine provides medication therapy using evidence-based practice, which include micro-dosing strategies for care tailored to individual needs.
Katherine brings a humanistic approach to her practice. She uses her background in primary care medicine as well as psychiatry to provide compassionate and client-focused care, and to meet the needs of each patient as individuals. Katherine’s clinical experience is broad and includes adult medicine, geriatrics, community health, and college health. Katherine provides medication therapy using evidence-based practice, which include micro-dosing strategies for care tailored to individual needs.
Online Psychiatrists
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Holistic Behavioral Health Services LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Dracut, MA 01826
Holistic Behavioral Health Services provide diagnostic assessment, medication management and therapy for individuals with a variety psychiatric condition including but not limited to ADHD, anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, PTSD, substance use disorder treatments and many others.
Holistic Behavioral Health Services provides both outpatient and tele-psychiatry mental health services in Dracut and surrounding areas. Tele-psychiatry services are provided in the comfort of your home using a computer/ a phone. We accepting new patients. Evening and weekend hours are available to those busy during office hours. Board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with training and experience across the lifespan in outpatient settings.
Holistic Behavioral Health Services provide diagnostic assessment, medication management and therapy for individuals with a variety psychiatric condition including but not limited to ADHD, anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, PTSD, substance use disorder treatments and many others.
Holistic Behavioral Health Services provides both outpatient and tele-psychiatry mental health services in Dracut and surrounding areas. Tele-psychiatry services are provided in the comfort of your home using a computer/ a phone. We accepting new patients. Evening and weekend hours are available to those busy during office hours. Board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with training and experience across the lifespan in outpatient settings.
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Accepting new patients! Are you struggling with ADHD, OCD, depression or anxiety? Taking a judgment-free and humanistic approach, I believe in utilizing all of the tools available to help my clients achieve optimal results, which may include evidence-based and precision medication management, psychotherapy, as well as emerging treatments that are often of interest to my clients, such as objective ADHD testing, precision psychopharmacology, along with holistic approaches. I completed my clinical training at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, where I gained extensive experience working with adult and adolescent clients.
Accepting new patients! Are you struggling with ADHD, OCD, depression or anxiety? Taking a judgment-free and humanistic approach, I believe in utilizing all of the tools available to help my clients achieve optimal results, which may include evidence-based and precision medication management, psychotherapy, as well as emerging treatments that are often of interest to my clients, such as objective ADHD testing, precision psychopharmacology, along with holistic approaches. I completed my clinical training at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, where I gained extensive experience working with adult and adolescent clients.
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Janine Dawn Bassett
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, ARPN, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Brockton, MA 02302 (Online Only)
Passionate about helping ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and insomnia.
Engrace Behavioral Health Services LLC is dedicated to providing personalized care for individuals with mental health disorders, catering to their specific needs and preferences. Our mission at Engrace Behavioral Health Services is to uplift and motivate our patients, fostering an environment where they can seek support without fear of being judged. We understand that mental health challenges affect people of all ages, and our aim is to offer a platform that promotes healing and the potential for recovery from mental illness.
Passionate about helping ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and insomnia.
Engrace Behavioral Health Services LLC is dedicated to providing personalized care for individuals with mental health disorders, catering to their specific needs and preferences. Our mission at Engrace Behavioral Health Services is to uplift and motivate our patients, fostering an environment where they can seek support without fear of being judged. We understand that mental health challenges affect people of all ages, and our aim is to offer a platform that promotes healing and the potential for recovery from mental illness.
King works with children and adults from all backgrounds ranging from first time psychiatric clients with anxiety and depression to cases with complex mental health histories and multiple diagnoses.
Dr. King works with both adults and children. Dr. King is able to connect with clients and help them feel comfortable discussing personal histories and concerns. Dr. King has been working in Pediatrics since 2007 and has worked in the psychiatric field with children and adults since 2012 in a variety of settings including hospitals, medical centers and private practice.
King works with children and adults from all backgrounds ranging from first time psychiatric clients with anxiety and depression to cases with complex mental health histories and multiple diagnoses.
Dr. King works with both adults and children. Dr. King is able to connect with clients and help them feel comfortable discussing personal histories and concerns. Dr. King has been working in Pediatrics since 2007 and has worked in the psychiatric field with children and adults since 2012 in a variety of settings including hospitals, medical centers and private practice.
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Sandra S Marien
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN, BSN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Acton, MA 01720
My name is Sandra Marien and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I offer psychiatric services to children, adolescents, and adults, such as psychopharmacology evaluation, medication management, diagnosis, treatment, and psychotherapy. I work with clients who have various psychiatric disorders, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and mood and psychotic disorders. My approach is to collaborate with you to create a personalized and realistic treatment plan that suits your needs and goals.
My name is Sandra Marien and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I offer psychiatric services to children, adolescents, and adults, such as psychopharmacology evaluation, medication management, diagnosis, treatment, and psychotherapy. I work with clients who have various psychiatric disorders, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and mood and psychotic disorders. My approach is to collaborate with you to create a personalized and realistic treatment plan that suits your needs and goals.
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I am a board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management and therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in helping individuals with ADHD, depression, autism and those who are gender-diverse or other LGBTQ+ individuals. I believe in guiding and empowering you to make your own decisions about what is right for you and your mental health. Whether through diagnosis, medication, or therapy, I will help you meet your personal treatment goals. Ultimately, I believe the relationship between the clinician and the patient is the most important factor in treatment.
I am a board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management and therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in helping individuals with ADHD, depression, autism and those who are gender-diverse or other LGBTQ+ individuals. I believe in guiding and empowering you to make your own decisions about what is right for you and your mental health. Whether through diagnosis, medication, or therapy, I will help you meet your personal treatment goals. Ultimately, I believe the relationship between the clinician and the patient is the most important factor in treatment.
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Jessica Kolczewski
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN
Verified Verified
Randolph, MA 02368 (Online Only)
Are you looking for someone who can both prescribe medications and be present and listen to your experience? I value the importance of combining therapeutic techniques with medication management. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with 14 years of nursing experience. I treat a variety of patients, including those suffering from trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, borderline personality disorder and suicidal or self injurious behaviors. On a part time basis, I have a "co-therapist" named Bella. She is trained as a therapy dog for the purpose of providing animal assisted therapy.
Are you looking for someone who can both prescribe medications and be present and listen to your experience? I value the importance of combining therapeutic techniques with medication management. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with 14 years of nursing experience. I treat a variety of patients, including those suffering from trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, borderline personality disorder and suicidal or self injurious behaviors. On a part time basis, I have a "co-therapist" named Bella. She is trained as a therapy dog for the purpose of providing animal assisted therapy.
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Queendroline Nkeh
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02446 (Online Only)
I am committed to treating a wide range of conditions from Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Binge Eating, Bipolar Disorder & Substance Abuse.
Feeling overwhelmed, or stressed? are you easily forgetful, distracted, and making careless mistakes at your job? Do you feel all over the place and jumping? You do not have to go through it alone. I can help you through this journey with ease. I am Queendroline Nkeh, A board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I approach my clients with a focus on understanding the peculiarity of their psychiatric & mental health needs. My goal is to cut through various barriers that may place limitations in getting mental health care and providing the treatment necessary to begin a client’s journey to recovery.
I am committed to treating a wide range of conditions from Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Binge Eating, Bipolar Disorder & Substance Abuse.
Feeling overwhelmed, or stressed? are you easily forgetful, distracted, and making careless mistakes at your job? Do you feel all over the place and jumping? You do not have to go through it alone. I can help you through this journey with ease. I am Queendroline Nkeh, A board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I approach my clients with a focus on understanding the peculiarity of their psychiatric & mental health needs. My goal is to cut through various barriers that may place limitations in getting mental health care and providing the treatment necessary to begin a client’s journey to recovery.
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CircleCare Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weymouth, MA 02188
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with knowledge in working with clients of all ages and backgrounds including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. I have experience in psychiatric treatment and management of Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorders, ADHD and substance abuse. I use a person-centered, individualized approach to treatment and rely on evidence-based practices that recommend the combination of medication management and a commitment to psychotherapy to improve treatment outcomes.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with knowledge in working with clients of all ages and backgrounds including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. I have experience in psychiatric treatment and management of Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorders, ADHD and substance abuse. I use a person-centered, individualized approach to treatment and rely on evidence-based practices that recommend the combination of medication management and a commitment to psychotherapy to improve treatment outcomes.
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I am a Harvard, Columbia/Cornell, and UC San Francisco trained adult, child/adolescent, and addiction psychiatrist. In addition to treating mental health disorders across the lifespan (depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, for instance), I have particular expertise and experience in treating people of any age with co-occurring struggles with substances, such as opioids, methamphetamine, cocaine, benzodiazepines, cannabis, and alcohol.
I am a Harvard, Columbia/Cornell, and UC San Francisco trained adult, child/adolescent, and addiction psychiatrist. In addition to treating mental health disorders across the lifespan (depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, for instance), I have particular expertise and experience in treating people of any age with co-occurring struggles with substances, such as opioids, methamphetamine, cocaine, benzodiazepines, cannabis, and alcohol.
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Bright Act Behavioral Health Center LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01605
Our clinical professionals are here to help patients with their anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, major mental illnesses, substance abuse as well as other behavioral health issues for all ages.
Bright Act Behavioral Center LLC is an outpatient Mental Health Center in Worcester, Massachusetts which provides diagnostic, treatment, and prescriptive services related to mental and behavioral disorders. At Bright Act Behavioral Center We've been proudly attending to our patients’ mental health needs and have been working tirelessly to brighten peoples lives coupled with offering proactive quality Mental healthcare in a safe and comfortable environment. We offer services including Medication Management, Counselling, Substance abuse counselling and other related mental health needs. We guarantee to provide quality mental health.
Our clinical professionals are here to help patients with their anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, major mental illnesses, substance abuse as well as other behavioral health issues for all ages.
Bright Act Behavioral Center LLC is an outpatient Mental Health Center in Worcester, Massachusetts which provides diagnostic, treatment, and prescriptive services related to mental and behavioral disorders. At Bright Act Behavioral Center We've been proudly attending to our patients’ mental health needs and have been working tirelessly to brighten peoples lives coupled with offering proactive quality Mental healthcare in a safe and comfortable environment. We offer services including Medication Management, Counselling, Substance abuse counselling and other related mental health needs. We guarantee to provide quality mental health.
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Mariam Ssozi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Lowell, MA 01854
MA & NH Accepting New Patients Across Life Span. I am a board-certified nurse practitioner who is qualified to practice in psychiatry; diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for children, adolescents, and adults. Some of my practice specialties include (but are not limited to) ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, substance abuse, and Insomnia
MA & NH Accepting New Patients Across Life Span. I am a board-certified nurse practitioner who is qualified to practice in psychiatry; diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for children, adolescents, and adults. Some of my practice specialties include (but are not limited to) ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, substance abuse, and Insomnia
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I am a Harvard-trained Child, Adolescent, and Adult psychiatrist who offers online visits to patients in the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, California, and Florida. I believe that you should be able to receive the best care, on your terms and that treatment should not interfere with other life pursuits, but enhance them. I work closely with your therapist and other treaters and provide expert medication management across the diagnostic spectrum, including my particular expertise in depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
I am a Harvard-trained Child, Adolescent, and Adult psychiatrist who offers online visits to patients in the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, California, and Florida. I believe that you should be able to receive the best care, on your terms and that treatment should not interfere with other life pursuits, but enhance them. I work closely with your therapist and other treaters and provide expert medication management across the diagnostic spectrum, including my particular expertise in depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
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Edwin J. Agbonavbare
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CNP, ARNP-BC
Verified Verified
Peabody, MA 01960
I offer treatment of mood disorders, depression, anxiety, anger management, stress, psychotic disorders, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, suicidal thoughts, OCD, delusional thought processes, substance-related disorders.
Nice to meet you, I am the founder of Rejuvenate Psychiatric Mental Health Services, LLC. As a psych nurse practitioner, my purpose is to bring life back to normalcy after mental health challenges. My purpose is to eradicate the stigma that surrounds mental health. It is okay to have mental health challenges. I will help individuals manage long-term mental health conditions, offer therapy for a wide variety of psychological disorders, provide individuals and parent education, and offer referrals to other medical specialties as needed. I also provide assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and medication management.
I offer treatment of mood disorders, depression, anxiety, anger management, stress, psychotic disorders, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, suicidal thoughts, OCD, delusional thought processes, substance-related disorders.
Nice to meet you, I am the founder of Rejuvenate Psychiatric Mental Health Services, LLC. As a psych nurse practitioner, my purpose is to bring life back to normalcy after mental health challenges. My purpose is to eradicate the stigma that surrounds mental health. It is okay to have mental health challenges. I will help individuals manage long-term mental health conditions, offer therapy for a wide variety of psychological disorders, provide individuals and parent education, and offer referrals to other medical specialties as needed. I also provide assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and medication management.
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Depression Psychiatrists
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.