Photo of Thomas Maples, MD, Psychiatrist
Thomas Maples
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003
We all want to live a life of purpose, meaning, and contentment. However, struggles with anxiety, depression, attention, and insecurity can interfere with our emotional wellbeing and connection with others. Whether through therapy, medication, or both, my goal as a psychiatrist is to help you cultivate long-lasting growth and fulfillment.
We all want to live a life of purpose, meaning, and contentment. However, struggles with anxiety, depression, attention, and insecurity can interfere with our emotional wellbeing and connection with others. Whether through therapy, medication, or both, my goal as a psychiatrist is to help you cultivate long-lasting growth and fulfillment.
(347) 394-5501 View (347) 394-5501
Photo of Shahnaz Malekan, MD, Psychiatrist
Shahnaz Malekan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Great Neck, NY 11021
I was trained to utilize medication management to treat mood disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD.
I am a highly compassionate child, adolescent adult psychoanalyst and psychiatrist.I speak several languages including Farsi,have had the pleasure of working with patients of all ages from various cultures. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults especially college students. While at UCLA I was awarded the Certificate of Honor in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement In Human Relations and Communication which led me to pursue a career in psychiatry.
I was trained to utilize medication management to treat mood disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD.
I am a highly compassionate child, adolescent adult psychoanalyst and psychiatrist.I speak several languages including Farsi,have had the pleasure of working with patients of all ages from various cultures. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults especially college students. While at UCLA I was awarded the Certificate of Honor in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement In Human Relations and Communication which led me to pursue a career in psychiatry.
(516) 252-3176 View (516) 252-3176
Photo of Annette Vallano, MS, RN, APRN, BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Annette Vallano
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MS, RN, APRN, BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019  (Online Only)
Times of change and uncertainty can leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from ourselves and others. Anxiety, depression and stress reactions can become common experiences. Psychotherapy offers opportunities to increase your understanding of why and how this happens as well as what to do about it. I work within an interpersonal and analytic perspective while incorporating the well known benefits of mindulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This combination creates curiosity, self-discovery and change. My style is warm, collaborative and flexible. You will find me actively involved rather than silent or distant.
Times of change and uncertainty can leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from ourselves and others. Anxiety, depression and stress reactions can become common experiences. Psychotherapy offers opportunities to increase your understanding of why and how this happens as well as what to do about it. I work within an interpersonal and analytic perspective while incorporating the well known benefits of mindulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This combination creates curiosity, self-discovery and change. My style is warm, collaborative and flexible. You will find me actively involved rather than silent or distant.
(212) 586-6713 View (212) 586-6713
Photo of Elizabeth L Leung - Dr. Elizabeth L Leung, DO, Psychiatrist
Dr. Elizabeth L Leung
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10002
Dr. Elizabeth L Leung is a board certified psychiatrist, who trained at New York Medical College and Icahn School of Medicine with fellowship training in psychosomatic medicine. Dr. Leung has expertise in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, relationship difficulties, adjustment issues, trauma, and grief. In an effort to stay current with all fields in psychiatry, she attends major academic conferences. Dr. Leung currently has affiliation with multiple prestige institutes and is associate clinical professor at Hoftra School of Medicine at Northwell Health.
Dr. Elizabeth L Leung is a board certified psychiatrist, who trained at New York Medical College and Icahn School of Medicine with fellowship training in psychosomatic medicine. Dr. Leung has expertise in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, relationship difficulties, adjustment issues, trauma, and grief. In an effort to stay current with all fields in psychiatry, she attends major academic conferences. Dr. Leung currently has affiliation with multiple prestige institutes and is associate clinical professor at Hoftra School of Medicine at Northwell Health.
(917) 909-8271 View (917) 909-8271
Photo of Andrei Moroz, MD, Psychiatrist
Andrei Moroz
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
I'm a board-certified psychiatrist whose specialty is psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I treat people suffering with depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, inattention, low self-esteem, gender/sexuality issues, trauma, grief, and relationship or work difficulties. While my focus is therapy, I use medication when necessary.
I'm a board-certified psychiatrist whose specialty is psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I treat people suffering with depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, inattention, low self-esteem, gender/sexuality issues, trauma, grief, and relationship or work difficulties. While my focus is therapy, I use medication when necessary.
(914) 233-3064 View (914) 233-3064
Photo of Felicia Hassan, DNP, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Felicia Hassan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10601
We manage a wide array of patient concerns, such as sleep problems, stress, alcoholism, anxiety, and depression SMI.
At Helping Hand psychiatric Np P.C, we are a private practice that offers psychiatric assessment and diagnosing that takes place on an individual basis. our mission is to offer innovative and convenient care via face to face and virtual, we also offer home visit on case-by-case basis. (medication management) and home/tele-therapy (talk therapy). Note: WE accept all insurances and treat all ages from 3 years old to 99 years old. we service all of New York state, NJ and CT. Psychiatric evaluations and offers individual, group, and family therapy. We also provides care to those with chronic diseases associated with mental illness
We manage a wide array of patient concerns, such as sleep problems, stress, alcoholism, anxiety, and depression SMI.
At Helping Hand psychiatric Np P.C, we are a private practice that offers psychiatric assessment and diagnosing that takes place on an individual basis. our mission is to offer innovative and convenient care via face to face and virtual, we also offer home visit on case-by-case basis. (medication management) and home/tele-therapy (talk therapy). Note: WE accept all insurances and treat all ages from 3 years old to 99 years old. we service all of New York state, NJ and CT. Psychiatric evaluations and offers individual, group, and family therapy. We also provides care to those with chronic diseases associated with mental illness
(845) 402-2490 View (845) 402-2490
Photo of Allen Masry - Harmony Bay, MD, Psychiatrist
Harmony Bay
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Harmony Bay is a psychiatry and therapy office that provides primary mental health treatment programs for psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. We offer a clean, bright environment with a calming and positive tone. We offer programs and services for both therapy and psychiatry including individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and medication management.
Harmony Bay is a psychiatry and therapy office that provides primary mental health treatment programs for psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. We offer a clean, bright environment with a calming and positive tone. We offer programs and services for both therapy and psychiatry including individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and medication management.
(929) 416-0392 View (929) 416-0392
Photo of Nicola Rivers, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Nicola Rivers
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025
I am committed to addressing a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD , ADHD , trauma and geriatric psychiatry.
Currently accepting new clients. I am board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with a passion for providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals of all ages. With over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, I am dedicated to helping my patients achieve optimal mental well-being.
I am committed to addressing a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD , ADHD , trauma and geriatric psychiatry.
Currently accepting new clients. I am board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with a passion for providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals of all ages. With over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, I am dedicated to helping my patients achieve optimal mental well-being.
(518) 759-6655 View (518) 759-6655
Photo of Erica Johnson, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Erica Johnson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11230
These disorders include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, ADHD, PTSD, etc.
My name is Erica Johnson. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have over 13 years of experience in mental health. I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services. As a PMHNP, my role includes providing education, advocating for mental health, providing therapy, and managing medication. In addition to medication management, I also incorporate cognitive behavioral health therapy (CBT), emotionally focused as well as person-centered techniques into treatment with clients.
These disorders include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, ADHD, PTSD, etc.
My name is Erica Johnson. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have over 13 years of experience in mental health. I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services. As a PMHNP, my role includes providing education, advocating for mental health, providing therapy, and managing medication. In addition to medication management, I also incorporate cognitive behavioral health therapy (CBT), emotionally focused as well as person-centered techniques into treatment with clients.
(929) 447-8177 View (929) 447-8177
Gail B Malloy
Psychiatric Nurse, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-
Verified Verified
People come into therapy for many reasons. You may be in despair, hurting, worried, scared, depressed, frustrated or confused. Maybe you are curious, and want to understand yourself more deeply. Perhaps life just isn't what you had hoped it would be. Although I do not prescribe medication, I may be able to help you with therapy.
People come into therapy for many reasons. You may be in despair, hurting, worried, scared, depressed, frustrated or confused. Maybe you are curious, and want to understand yourself more deeply. Perhaps life just isn't what you had hoped it would be. Although I do not prescribe medication, I may be able to help you with therapy.
(516) 605-3157 View (516) 605-3157
Photo of Monowara Begum, MD, Psychiatrist
Monowara Begum
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Whitestone, NY 11357  (Online Only)
Welcome to my private practice. Do not suffer in silence, there is hope and help. I have extensive experience of over forty years treating anxiety, depression, panic disorder, O.C.D., mood disorder, bipolar, schizophrenia, among others. I provide comprehensive mental health evaluation, diagnosis,and treatment for the adult, geriatric, and adolescent population. I have special expertise in psychopharmacology and the treatment of individuals who did not respond to various treatments in the past. I believe in compassionate care, I do not give up until my patients feel they have reached their maximum level of wellbeing.
Welcome to my private practice. Do not suffer in silence, there is hope and help. I have extensive experience of over forty years treating anxiety, depression, panic disorder, O.C.D., mood disorder, bipolar, schizophrenia, among others. I provide comprehensive mental health evaluation, diagnosis,and treatment for the adult, geriatric, and adolescent population. I have special expertise in psychopharmacology and the treatment of individuals who did not respond to various treatments in the past. I believe in compassionate care, I do not give up until my patients feel they have reached their maximum level of wellbeing.
(845) 764-4183 View (845) 764-4183
Photo of Elizabeth Janssen, MA, NP, PMHCNS, BC, SEP, Psychiatric Nurse
Elizabeth Janssen
Psychiatric Nurse, MA, NP, PMHCNS, BC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10017
Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious with life or a relationship? Or more shut down or depressed? Unable to keep up with your daily routine? Patterns develop while growing up in our families of origin that no longer work or produce symptoms. We work on understanding those attachment patterns historically and in the present in order to reflect and change them. I teach tools to help people process the energy from feeling states in their nervous systems so a wider range of feelings can be experienced without flooding or shutting down. Then we reprocess the traumatic memories that feed the symptoms.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious with life or a relationship? Or more shut down or depressed? Unable to keep up with your daily routine? Patterns develop while growing up in our families of origin that no longer work or produce symptoms. We work on understanding those attachment patterns historically and in the present in order to reflect and change them. I teach tools to help people process the energy from feeling states in their nervous systems so a wider range of feelings can be experienced without flooding or shutting down. Then we reprocess the traumatic memories that feed the symptoms.
(646) 600-5132 View (646) 600-5132
Photo of Kara J Gulewicz, MA, MD, Psychiatrist
Kara J Gulewicz
Psychiatrist, MA, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10017
3) Sublingual Ketamine in Depression: https://pdfs.
Hello! I am a Mount Sinai affiliated psychiatrist specializing in ketamine assisted psychotherapy / psychedelic assisted psychotherapy. We work with multiple New York-based compounding pharmacies to create an effective, non-invasive under-the-tongue ketamine lozenges for use during 1.5 hour therapeutic sessions. Ketamine has been shown to accelerate progress in depression, trauma, addiction, anxiety, understanding sexual/gender orientation, and for those who feel "stuck." Clients can often seek partial out-of-network reimbursement. We serve all US states remotely. Include "ketamine" in your message if interested.
3) Sublingual Ketamine in Depression: https://pdfs.
Hello! I am a Mount Sinai affiliated psychiatrist specializing in ketamine assisted psychotherapy / psychedelic assisted psychotherapy. We work with multiple New York-based compounding pharmacies to create an effective, non-invasive under-the-tongue ketamine lozenges for use during 1.5 hour therapeutic sessions. Ketamine has been shown to accelerate progress in depression, trauma, addiction, anxiety, understanding sexual/gender orientation, and for those who feel "stuck." Clients can often seek partial out-of-network reimbursement. We serve all US states remotely. Include "ketamine" in your message if interested.
(516) 701-3372 View (516) 701-3372
Photo of Dr. Ben Wan - LIC Psychiatry, MD, PhD, Psychiatrist
LIC Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Dr. Ben Wan is a board-certified psychiatrist providing individualized treatment for adults suffering from depression and anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and other issues related to work and relationships. Dr. Wan provides psychoanalytic psychotherapy informed by more recent advances in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness theory. When indicated, Dr. Wan also recommends and prescribes medication.
Dr. Ben Wan is a board-certified psychiatrist providing individualized treatment for adults suffering from depression and anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and other issues related to work and relationships. Dr. Wan provides psychoanalytic psychotherapy informed by more recent advances in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness theory. When indicated, Dr. Wan also recommends and prescribes medication.
(929) 227-4955 View (929) 227-4955
Photo of Shakiya Mussington, MSN, NP-P, PMHNPBC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Shakiya Mussington
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, NP-P, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10036  (Online Only)
The Bass Wellness Center (BWC) is excited to welcome Shakiya to their practice! BWC provides the most advanced, evidence-based mental healthcare, including a full continuum of psych & addiction services online, at your convenience! Shakiya is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 10 years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with psychiatric disorders. Shakiya's practice focuses on the treatment of PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD and schizophrenia/psychotic disorders. Shakiya's style is solution-oriented, open-minded & promotes empowerment.
The Bass Wellness Center (BWC) is excited to welcome Shakiya to their practice! BWC provides the most advanced, evidence-based mental healthcare, including a full continuum of psych & addiction services online, at your convenience! Shakiya is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 10 years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with psychiatric disorders. Shakiya's practice focuses on the treatment of PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD and schizophrenia/psychotic disorders. Shakiya's style is solution-oriented, open-minded & promotes empowerment.
(646) 859-1844 View (646) 859-1844
Photo of Gundu Reddy - Psychiatrist in Poughkeepsie, MD, Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist in Poughkeepsie
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601  (Online Only)
Whatever your reasons for seeking care include depression, OCD, hallucinations, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or just wanting to perform better at work, everyone can respond to treatment and has potential to feel better.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, licensed in New York. I have trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family and marital therapy. I have always felt that the brain is the most important and neglected organ in the body, and taking care of the brain is the key to well being. I take a holistic approach to care, evaluating for physical, nutrition, hormones, situational and psychodynamic causes of illness, whilst practicing evidence based psychiatry. I have a background in integrative psychiatry and HIV psychiatry. I believe that everyone has value, and everyone deserves the best care.
Whatever your reasons for seeking care include depression, OCD, hallucinations, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or just wanting to perform better at work, everyone can respond to treatment and has potential to feel better.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, licensed in New York. I have trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family and marital therapy. I have always felt that the brain is the most important and neglected organ in the body, and taking care of the brain is the key to well being. I take a holistic approach to care, evaluating for physical, nutrition, hormones, situational and psychodynamic causes of illness, whilst practicing evidence based psychiatry. I have a background in integrative psychiatry and HIV psychiatry. I believe that everyone has value, and everyone deserves the best care.
(845) 516-6998 View (845) 516-6998
Photo of Lisa Roth, MD, Psychiatrist
Lisa Roth
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10007
People come to treatment for all sorts of reasons — anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulty functioning at work or school, family conflict, challenges in relationships, low self-esteem, or simply a desire to learn more about themselves. As a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with expertise in both medication management and psychotherapy, I can help patients develop a treatment plan that meets their needs. My style is guided by warmth and flexibility, with the goals of helping patients build insight and reduce symptoms. Prospective patients can find more information about my practice at https://downtownpsychiatry.com.
People come to treatment for all sorts of reasons — anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulty functioning at work or school, family conflict, challenges in relationships, low self-esteem, or simply a desire to learn more about themselves. As a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with expertise in both medication management and psychotherapy, I can help patients develop a treatment plan that meets their needs. My style is guided by warmth and flexibility, with the goals of helping patients build insight and reduce symptoms. Prospective patients can find more information about my practice at https://downtownpsychiatry.com.
(646) 798-6767 View (646) 798-6767
Photo of Jingu Lee, DO, Psychiatrist
Jingu Lee
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
Dr. JinGu Lee is a board-certified Psychiatrist in the states of New Jersey and New York. Dr. Lee focuses on understanding each client’s unique background and building a strong therapeutic alliance with his client. He works with ethically and culturally diverse patient populations who struggle with conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and more. Dr. Lee provides comprehensive medication management services including screening for relevant medical conditions.
Dr. JinGu Lee is a board-certified Psychiatrist in the states of New Jersey and New York. Dr. Lee focuses on understanding each client’s unique background and building a strong therapeutic alliance with his client. He works with ethically and culturally diverse patient populations who struggle with conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and more. Dr. Lee provides comprehensive medication management services including screening for relevant medical conditions.
(646) 760-8983 View (646) 760-8983
Photo of Christian Bjerre Real, MD, MMCI, Psychiatrist
Christian Bjerre Real
Psychiatrist, MD, MMCI
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10017  (Online Only)
Nothing’s been the same since your cancer diagnosis. First was shock and disbelief. Is this really happening to me? Then came the anger, quickly followed by anxiety and depression. You had a plan for your life, but that’s all been turned upside down. The future has never felt more uncertain. You want to sit down and take some time to process this news. But you’ve become buried under a host of new responsibilities. Now, you spend every day on a barrage of doctor’s appointments, diagnostic tests, and critical treatment decisions. Friends and family offer help, but you’re scared of being a burden to them. It all feels so overwhelming.
Nothing’s been the same since your cancer diagnosis. First was shock and disbelief. Is this really happening to me? Then came the anger, quickly followed by anxiety and depression. You had a plan for your life, but that’s all been turned upside down. The future has never felt more uncertain. You want to sit down and take some time to process this news. But you’ve become buried under a host of new responsibilities. Now, you spend every day on a barrage of doctor’s appointments, diagnostic tests, and critical treatment decisions. Friends and family offer help, but you’re scared of being a burden to them. It all feels so overwhelming.
(646) 713-1535 View (646) 713-1535
Photo of Gundu Anupama Reddy - Long Island Psychiatrist, MD, MBBS, Psychiatrist
Long Island Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist, MD, MBBS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hauppauge, NY 11788  (Online Only)
I am a board certified Psychiatrist practicing in Long Island, NY. I provide both office visits and telepsychiatry visits ( please visit my website at gaba.healthcare). I have trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, family and marital therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as medication management. Whatever your reasons for seeing a psychiatrist? whether you are suffering from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, attention problems dysphoria or just wanting to perform better at work, I strongly believe that everyone has the potential to feel and be better, and everyone deserves optimal care.
I am a board certified Psychiatrist practicing in Long Island, NY. I provide both office visits and telepsychiatry visits ( please visit my website at gaba.healthcare). I have trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, family and marital therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as medication management. Whatever your reasons for seeing a psychiatrist? whether you are suffering from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, attention problems dysphoria or just wanting to perform better at work, I strongly believe that everyone has the potential to feel and be better, and everyone deserves optimal care.
(631) 710-6319 View (631) 710-6319
1
...
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.