Depression Therapists in 85083
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I work with adults, families, and couples to address concerns such as grief, past trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, life-transitions, relationship issues and caregiver fatigue.
When an individual comes to me for psychotherapy/counseling, I recognize that seeking help is an often difficult first step. I consider it an honor to work with each client and provide a safe environment that enables growth, healing, insight, and hope for the future.
I work with adults, families, and couples to address concerns such as grief, past trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, life-transitions, relationship issues and caregiver fatigue.
When an individual comes to me for psychotherapy/counseling, I recognize that seeking help is an often difficult first step. I consider it an honor to work with each client and provide a safe environment that enables growth, healing, insight, and hope for the future.
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Michael R Rose PhD LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85083
My focus has been on depression, anger, anxiety, relationships, and work issues.
I assist individuals and couples over the age of 21 to gain understanding and management of the issues causing conflict.
My focus has been on depression, anger, anxiety, relationships, and work issues.
I assist individuals and couples over the age of 21 to gain understanding and management of the issues causing conflict.
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Ashley Horaski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85083
I work with adults, and mom's struggling with depression, anxiety, self harming behaviors, impulsivity, codependency, parenting and work stressors, anger, and low self-esteem.
Are you tired of surviving and ready to start living again? I have worked with many teens and adults who come in with their head barely above water trying to survive day to day. With the many stressors in life these days, people often lose sight of the positive things happening around them even if they are few and far between. I am here to help you see the positive again. I provide a safe environment to guide my clients through these difficult times, develop healthier coping skills and feel empowered again.
I work with adults, and mom's struggling with depression, anxiety, self harming behaviors, impulsivity, codependency, parenting and work stressors, anger, and low self-esteem.
Are you tired of surviving and ready to start living again? I have worked with many teens and adults who come in with their head barely above water trying to survive day to day. With the many stressors in life these days, people often lose sight of the positive things happening around them even if they are few and far between. I am here to help you see the positive again. I provide a safe environment to guide my clients through these difficult times, develop healthier coping skills and feel empowered again.
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Danielle Le Blanc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSAC, MSPC, LISAC, LPC, CLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85083
Life can be complicated and seem challenging at times. Seeking help takes courage! Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress and addiction can be difficult and overwhelming to face alone. Support and guidance are often needed for healing. Each person needs their own unique therapeutic experience, and I use a variety of evidence-based techniques tailored to meet those needs. If an area of your life is not serving you well, let’s talk.
Life can be complicated and seem challenging at times. Seeking help takes courage! Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress and addiction can be difficult and overwhelming to face alone. Support and guidance are often needed for healing. Each person needs their own unique therapeutic experience, and I use a variety of evidence-based techniques tailored to meet those needs. If an area of your life is not serving you well, let’s talk.
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Brianda Teterukov
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85083
I specialize in healing trauma, C-PTSD, anxiety, and depression in adults.
You care too much. You are over-responsible at work and in your relationship. Yet you can’t find happiness, inner peace, and don’t feel good enough. It’s okay to let go of any shame and anxiety you're carrying that's stuck in your body. There are ways you can heal emotional blocks so you can live in the present. You can create harmony between your personal and work life. You can find your authentic Self and feel free.
I specialize in healing trauma, C-PTSD, anxiety, and depression in adults.
You care too much. You are over-responsible at work and in your relationship. Yet you can’t find happiness, inner peace, and don’t feel good enough. It’s okay to let go of any shame and anxiety you're carrying that's stuck in your body. There are ways you can heal emotional blocks so you can live in the present. You can create harmony between your personal and work life. You can find your authentic Self and feel free.
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Veronica E. Sabater
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85083 (Online Only)
I am trained in EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment, and emotional regulation techniques to address trauma, anxiety and depression, performance fear and grief; former credentialed addiction counselor accepting clients with a minimum of one-year sobriety/clean time.
Most folks are actually able to come to terms with life on their own. Accelerate this process by engaging a counselor and professional confidant. Seasoned, exceptionally well-trained and discrete psychotherapist providing guidance to move you past stuck points, accept, resolve, and move forward.
I am trained in EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment, and emotional regulation techniques to address trauma, anxiety and depression, performance fear and grief; former credentialed addiction counselor accepting clients with a minimum of one-year sobriety/clean time.
Most folks are actually able to come to terms with life on their own. Accelerate this process by engaging a counselor and professional confidant. Seasoned, exceptionally well-trained and discrete psychotherapist providing guidance to move you past stuck points, accept, resolve, and move forward.
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Kimberly Anne Popkey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CEDS, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85083
I have been in private practice in the Scottsdale area for 23 years. I attended Arizona State University as an undergrad and completed my graduate work at the University of San Francisco. I work with individuals, couples, families and children. Divorce, grief, addiction, sexually alternative lifestyles, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety/depression & ADD/ADHD are just a few of my specialties. I have flexible morning and evening hours a couple days a week. I am a Board-Certified Telemental Health Provider & have flexibility for Telehealth counseling sessions. I am on numerous insurance plans as well as working on a sliding scale.
I have been in private practice in the Scottsdale area for 23 years. I attended Arizona State University as an undergrad and completed my graduate work at the University of San Francisco. I work with individuals, couples, families and children. Divorce, grief, addiction, sexually alternative lifestyles, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety/depression & ADD/ADHD are just a few of my specialties. I have flexible morning and evening hours a couple days a week. I am a Board-Certified Telemental Health Provider & have flexibility for Telehealth counseling sessions. I am on numerous insurance plans as well as working on a sliding scale.
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Kali Kenar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85083
Waitlist for new clients
It is my passion to help clients get to the roots of their concerns for lasting change. In my experience, I see that trauma is at the core of most issues with anxiety, depression, addictions, eating disorders, or difficulties with sex and intimacy. I utilize EMDR therapy and make adaptations to personalize treatment for you.
It is my passion to help clients get to the roots of their concerns for lasting change. In my experience, I see that trauma is at the core of most issues with anxiety, depression, addictions, eating disorders, or difficulties with sex and intimacy. I utilize EMDR therapy and make adaptations to personalize treatment for you.
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Dr. Brian Longworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, C-SAT , MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85083 (Online Only)
I have expertise in treating depression, sexual problems and relationships.
I believe therapy is about a therapist and a client collaborating together to address mental health issues and or deal with life problems. I believe the client (You) is the expert about themselves concerning strengths, weaknesses, and issues of concern. I believe it is my purpose as a therapist to build a therapeutic relationship which supports the development of your insights, and life skills; including the identification of strengths, and support systems that may aid in the reduction of negative symptoms and improve quality. I do tele-health only and I am joined by Mason my therapy dog.
I have expertise in treating depression, sexual problems and relationships.
I believe therapy is about a therapist and a client collaborating together to address mental health issues and or deal with life problems. I believe the client (You) is the expert about themselves concerning strengths, weaknesses, and issues of concern. I believe it is my purpose as a therapist to build a therapeutic relationship which supports the development of your insights, and life skills; including the identification of strengths, and support systems that may aid in the reduction of negative symptoms and improve quality. I do tele-health only and I am joined by Mason my therapy dog.
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I believe that people do not go to therapy to change who they are, but to let go of who they are not. I act as a guide for adult individuals and couples using mindfulness, relational, and cognitive therapies. Together, we identify and change unhealthy survival skills, irrational thoughts, and behavioral patterns that have lead you off course. It is through this process of becoming aware that new and fresh perspectives can be found. This will lead to increased confidence in decision making, communicating and creating healthy and fulfilling relationships with yourself & others.
I believe that people do not go to therapy to change who they are, but to let go of who they are not. I act as a guide for adult individuals and couples using mindfulness, relational, and cognitive therapies. Together, we identify and change unhealthy survival skills, irrational thoughts, and behavioral patterns that have lead you off course. It is through this process of becoming aware that new and fresh perspectives can be found. This will lead to increased confidence in decision making, communicating and creating healthy and fulfilling relationships with yourself & others.
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Dr. Autry provides counseling and psychological testing for a wide range of clients' issues. Her style of interacting with clients is warm and encouraging. Counseling or therapy often includes an educational element of learning new insights about ourselves and new ways of interacting with others. Clients are carefully guided in exploring personal issues. Through creative thinking and a problem-solving focus, solutions are identified. Counseling provides an opportunity to discover and learn new skills that ultimately strengthen our relationships and increase our satisfaction with life.
Dr. Autry provides counseling and psychological testing for a wide range of clients' issues. Her style of interacting with clients is warm and encouraging. Counseling or therapy often includes an educational element of learning new insights about ourselves and new ways of interacting with others. Clients are carefully guided in exploring personal issues. Through creative thinking and a problem-solving focus, solutions are identified. Counseling provides an opportunity to discover and learn new skills that ultimately strengthen our relationships and increase our satisfaction with life.
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I am a compassionate and experienced therapist, and I work with adolescents and adults with a variety of issues and concerns. My interaction with clients is both warm and encouraging. Counseling is helpful for those wanting to gain new insights about themselves and the issues that they want to work on. We will use creative thinking and problem-solving to identify possible solutions for the issues at hand.
I am a compassionate and experienced therapist, and I work with adolescents and adults with a variety of issues and concerns. My interaction with clients is both warm and encouraging. Counseling is helpful for those wanting to gain new insights about themselves and the issues that they want to work on. We will use creative thinking and problem-solving to identify possible solutions for the issues at hand.
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I am so glad you are finding my page! Your well-being is worth investing in, and finding a therapist that is right for YOU is a powerful act of self-care and self-improvement. My name is Kari, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in working with teens and adults struggling with complex trauma, PTSD, dissociation, addictions, and eating disorders. Incorporating evidence-based approaches, such as EMDR and Somatic Psychology, I assist my clients in creating practical and achievable strategies to enhance self-regulation and transform emotions and negative beliefs stemming from difficult life experiences.
I am so glad you are finding my page! Your well-being is worth investing in, and finding a therapist that is right for YOU is a powerful act of self-care and self-improvement. My name is Kari, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in working with teens and adults struggling with complex trauma, PTSD, dissociation, addictions, and eating disorders. Incorporating evidence-based approaches, such as EMDR and Somatic Psychology, I assist my clients in creating practical and achievable strategies to enhance self-regulation and transform emotions and negative beliefs stemming from difficult life experiences.
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Justin S Armer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85083
I was born in Salinas and lived in California for the majority of my life. I am proud to have had the honor to serve in the military for five years. I have 18 years of experience providing psychotherapy in California's central valley. I have been licensed in California since 2012 and became licensed in Arizona in 2020. I am new to the Phoenix area and feel excited to start working with the community here as well. My theoretical approach to counseling is eclectic where I incorporate cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and psychodynamic treatment.
I was born in Salinas and lived in California for the majority of my life. I am proud to have had the honor to serve in the military for five years. I have 18 years of experience providing psychotherapy in California's central valley. I have been licensed in California since 2012 and became licensed in Arizona in 2020. I am new to the Phoenix area and feel excited to start working with the community here as well. My theoretical approach to counseling is eclectic where I incorporate cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and psychodynamic treatment.
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Lauren Day
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85083 (Online Only)
Lauren specializes in the treatment of trauma, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. She has many years experience treating complex issues in the inpatient, residential, PHP and outpatient level of care. Lauren is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Supervisor, an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, as well as an EMDR Adult, Complex Trauma & Dissociation Specialist. She utilizes the progressive approach to structural dissociation as well as EMDR therapy to treat trauma, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders, along with other life issues interfering with one's well being.
Lauren specializes in the treatment of trauma, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. She has many years experience treating complex issues in the inpatient, residential, PHP and outpatient level of care. Lauren is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Supervisor, an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, as well as an EMDR Adult, Complex Trauma & Dissociation Specialist. She utilizes the progressive approach to structural dissociation as well as EMDR therapy to treat trauma, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders, along with other life issues interfering with one's well being.
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Steffany A Kroeger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, E-RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85083
Waitlist for new clients
We all need a little assistance from time to time in this complicated world. My client's come to session wanting and needing a variety of modalities and strategies. Our sessions build a relationship of trust and respect so we can eventually dive deep into the root of whatever is causing the upset. Through therapeutic relationships we find the safety to explore, try out new coping strategies and feel supported through the adjustments in life. My adaptable approach allows for flexibility from individual to individual as well as opportunities for growth in-between different types of challenges and adjustments. Thank you for considering
We all need a little assistance from time to time in this complicated world. My client's come to session wanting and needing a variety of modalities and strategies. Our sessions build a relationship of trust and respect so we can eventually dive deep into the root of whatever is causing the upset. Through therapeutic relationships we find the safety to explore, try out new coping strategies and feel supported through the adjustments in life. My adaptable approach allows for flexibility from individual to individual as well as opportunities for growth in-between different types of challenges and adjustments. Thank you for considering
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Depression Therapists
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.