Depression Therapists in Paradise Valley, AZ

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Ruth Robbins
Psychologist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253  (Online Only)
I work with individuals to treat anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, stress management, and other mental health concerns.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience who believes a strong therapeutic relationship can not only be transformative but life-changing. With a warm and supportive approach, I will work to provide a safe space for honest and genuine exploration of yourself and the barriers to emotional well-being. In our work together, I will use my expertise to help you identify unhelpful thought and behavioral patterns keeping you stuck, and together, we'll work to modify these.
I work with individuals to treat anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, stress management, and other mental health concerns.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience who believes a strong therapeutic relationship can not only be transformative but life-changing. With a warm and supportive approach, I will work to provide a safe space for honest and genuine exploration of yourself and the barriers to emotional well-being. In our work together, I will use my expertise to help you identify unhelpful thought and behavioral patterns keeping you stuck, and together, we'll work to modify these.
(844) 287-4228 View (844) 287-4228
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Dr. Randi Fredricks, PhD, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
First and foremost, therapy should make you feel cared for. A therapist needs to be insightful and honest with a huge dose of compassion. I always remember that it’s not easy for someone to reach out for help. I have over 17 years experience providing psychotherapy and counseling. I provide therapy for adults with anxiety, depression, self-confidence issues, grief and loss, addiction, intimacy, spiritual growth, and difficult life transitions. In addition to being a psychotherapist, I’m a best-selling author of several books and a published researcher. My approach to therapy is person-centered. I work in collaboration with clients,
First and foremost, therapy should make you feel cared for. A therapist needs to be insightful and honest with a huge dose of compassion. I always remember that it’s not easy for someone to reach out for help. I have over 17 years experience providing psychotherapy and counseling. I provide therapy for adults with anxiety, depression, self-confidence issues, grief and loss, addiction, intimacy, spiritual growth, and difficult life transitions. In addition to being a psychotherapist, I’m a best-selling author of several books and a published researcher. My approach to therapy is person-centered. I work in collaboration with clients,
(408) 351-0938 View (408) 351-0938
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Insight Counseling
Counselor, MC, LAC
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Trained in ACT, DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, SF, and mindfulness for treatment of ADHD, Borderline and Bipolar, anxiety, depression, substance use, PTSD and trauma.
We offer Individual, couples and Group Therapy. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured therapy that focuses on teaching four core skills (mindfulness, acceptance & distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness) to help you create a good life for yourself. You work on substance use with both adolescents with mental health issues and substance use in recovery as well as unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Trained in ACT, DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, SF, and mindfulness for treatment of ADHD, Borderline and Bipolar, anxiety, depression, substance use, PTSD and trauma.
We offer Individual, couples and Group Therapy. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured therapy that focuses on teaching four core skills (mindfulness, acceptance & distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness) to help you create a good life for yourself. You work on substance use with both adolescents with mental health issues and substance use in recovery as well as unhealthy coping mechanisms.
(602) 932-6594 View (602) 932-6594
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Suzana Adams Psy.D. LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LLC
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Most of my work involves working with depression, anxiety, trauma, losses, and life adaptations with early and late adolescents, adults, and couples. I have a strong experience working cross-culturally and including the family in the therapy if necessary. My approach is Existential-Humanistic with a strong Psychodynamic base. I may use cognitive therapy, and techniques such as EMDR, Play, Art, or IFS when necessary.
Most of my work involves working with depression, anxiety, trauma, losses, and life adaptations with early and late adolescents, adults, and couples. I have a strong experience working cross-culturally and including the family in the therapy if necessary. My approach is Existential-Humanistic with a strong Psychodynamic base. I may use cognitive therapy, and techniques such as EMDR, Play, Art, or IFS when necessary.
(602) 714-9326 View (602) 714-9326
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Tamar Shindel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
I specialize in working with adults with trauma, chronic stress, medical trauma, or anxiety and depression.
Whole Hearts Counseling provides compassionate and strength-based therapy to support you in living life wholeheartedly. Many of my clients have been very diligent in their healing process and have explored a wide array of services from yoga to acupuncture and everything between! Though they have experienced some sense of “better”, they do not feel entirely whole or fully settled in their bodies. With compassion and humor (Yes, humor! We are allowed to have fun on this journey of healing), we begin to explore with curiosity what may be blocking the ability for you to shift into greater connection with self and others.
I specialize in working with adults with trauma, chronic stress, medical trauma, or anxiety and depression.
Whole Hearts Counseling provides compassionate and strength-based therapy to support you in living life wholeheartedly. Many of my clients have been very diligent in their healing process and have explored a wide array of services from yoga to acupuncture and everything between! Though they have experienced some sense of “better”, they do not feel entirely whole or fully settled in their bodies. With compassion and humor (Yes, humor! We are allowed to have fun on this journey of healing), we begin to explore with curiosity what may be blocking the ability for you to shift into greater connection with self and others.
(480) 405-1492 View (480) 405-1492
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Darsi Axford
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
I have extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety and panic disorders, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, and substance abuse/addiction issues.
My style is compassionate yet direct, and I have personal life experiences that give me an insight and empathy level that quickly facilitates trust and rapport. I believe we all have the answers within, and I am here to help guide you to find and trust your own best answers, move through blocks to success and take action towards your most desired goals.
I have extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety and panic disorders, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, and substance abuse/addiction issues.
My style is compassionate yet direct, and I have personal life experiences that give me an insight and empathy level that quickly facilitates trust and rapport. I believe we all have the answers within, and I am here to help guide you to find and trust your own best answers, move through blocks to success and take action towards your most desired goals.
(480) 607-1400 View (480) 607-1400
Christian Counseling Center of Scottsdale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
We offer individual, marital, and family therapy in such areas as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,Disordered Eating, Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Sexual, Emotional, and Physical Abuse, Pre-marriage and Marriage and Family Issues, and Grief and Loss.
Our role as counselors is to empower clients by providing information, perspective, and prayer ministry to facilitate growth and change in ther individual's life. We see a need to integrate psychological and spiritual issues in helping people to deal more effectively with life.
We offer individual, marital, and family therapy in such areas as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,Disordered Eating, Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Sexual, Emotional, and Physical Abuse, Pre-marriage and Marriage and Family Issues, and Grief and Loss.
Our role as counselors is to empower clients by providing information, perspective, and prayer ministry to facilitate growth and change in ther individual's life. We see a need to integrate psychological and spiritual issues in helping people to deal more effectively with life.
(480) 382-4990 View (480) 382-4990
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Timothy M. Tays, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
I am currently not taking on any new clients. I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Scottsdale, Arizona. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety disorders (e.g., obsessive-compulsive, phobias, panic, trauma, social anxiety) and depression. I do psychotherapy the way I'd like to receive it; I use a Rogerian client-centered, empathetic stance with unconditional positive regard. I modify my approach depending on each individual's needs (e.g., CBT or more directive when requested by clients). I also treat impression management (e.g, acting like a "chameleon").
I am currently not taking on any new clients. I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Scottsdale, Arizona. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety disorders (e.g., obsessive-compulsive, phobias, panic, trauma, social anxiety) and depression. I do psychotherapy the way I'd like to receive it; I use a Rogerian client-centered, empathetic stance with unconditional positive regard. I modify my approach depending on each individual's needs (e.g., CBT or more directive when requested by clients). I also treat impression management (e.g, acting like a "chameleon").
(480) 771-2663 View (480) 771-2663
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Reetu K. Arora DeLeon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253  (Online Only)
Individual, Couples, Family and Group therapy offered for the following: * Couples/Relationship Issues * Family Issues * Depression * Anxiety * Cultural issues * Self Esteem or Body Image Issues (individual or group).
I have been working in the mental health field for the past 20+ years after graduating with my Masters degree from New York University in 2004. I completed a 4 year post graduate program at the "Ackerman Institute for the Family", specializing my work in couples and family work. During my years of work and training, I was able to see a wide range of clients including children, adolescents and adults using several treatment modalities. I continue to work with NY and AZ patients through video. Please feel free to reach out for an 15 min consult.
Individual, Couples, Family and Group therapy offered for the following: * Couples/Relationship Issues * Family Issues * Depression * Anxiety * Cultural issues * Self Esteem or Body Image Issues (individual or group).
I have been working in the mental health field for the past 20+ years after graduating with my Masters degree from New York University in 2004. I completed a 4 year post graduate program at the "Ackerman Institute for the Family", specializing my work in couples and family work. During my years of work and training, I was able to see a wide range of clients including children, adolescents and adults using several treatment modalities. I continue to work with NY and AZ patients through video. Please feel free to reach out for an 15 min consult.
(718) 569-7538 View (718) 569-7538
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Melanie Rich
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
I have extensive experience in providing both brief counseling and longer term depth psychotherapy and have worked with patients who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, challenges of parenting, women's issues, professional/career issues, relationship and other life concerns. I see both individuals and couples ranging in age from late adolescence to early retirement.
I have extensive experience in providing both brief counseling and longer term depth psychotherapy and have worked with patients who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, challenges of parenting, women's issues, professional/career issues, relationship and other life concerns. I see both individuals and couples ranging in age from late adolescence to early retirement.
(480) 376-7720 View (480) 376-7720
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ADD Clinic
MSW, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
We screen for and treat other disorders such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Learning Disabilities, drug and alcohol abuse and head injuries.
The ADD CLINIC has specialized in ADD with children, adolesents, and adults for 27 years! We have a state-of-the-art comprehensive evaluation process that includes computerized testing, history, rating scales, and Quantitative EEG topographic brainmapping. Treatment is multi-modal and can include medication or EEG neurofeedback instead and skill training.
We screen for and treat other disorders such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Learning Disabilities, drug and alcohol abuse and head injuries.
The ADD CLINIC has specialized in ADD with children, adolesents, and adults for 27 years! We have a state-of-the-art comprehensive evaluation process that includes computerized testing, history, rating scales, and Quantitative EEG topographic brainmapping. Treatment is multi-modal and can include medication or EEG neurofeedback instead and skill training.
(480) 269-9738 View (480) 269-9738
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Doug Malm
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
I am truly sorry for any pain you may be feeling. As a compassionate and caring therapist, I understand the deep hurt and confusion that life can bring. My empathetic approach is designed to provide a safe and supportive space where you can heal and center yourself. I specialize in providing treatment for relationship problems, dating, divorce, loneliness, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, emotional overwhelm, being overweight, and coping with fear and avoidance. I also aid in healing the overwhelm and uncertainty of gaslighting or emotional abuse inflicted by narcissistic, domineering or controlling others.
I am truly sorry for any pain you may be feeling. As a compassionate and caring therapist, I understand the deep hurt and confusion that life can bring. My empathetic approach is designed to provide a safe and supportive space where you can heal and center yourself. I specialize in providing treatment for relationship problems, dating, divorce, loneliness, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, emotional overwhelm, being overweight, and coping with fear and avoidance. I also aid in healing the overwhelm and uncertainty of gaslighting or emotional abuse inflicted by narcissistic, domineering or controlling others.
(480) 409-2454 View (480) 409-2454
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Amanda Reed
Psychologist, PhD, PLLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in the treatment of mood issues (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, behavioral or academic problems, social skills deficits, trauma/grief issues, incontinence issues (enuresis and encopresis), and relationship difficulties. In addition, I work with children and families experiencing separation or divorce and other major life stressors, and I provide parenting skills training.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in the treatment of mood issues (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, behavioral or academic problems, social skills deficits, trauma/grief issues, incontinence issues (enuresis and encopresis), and relationship difficulties. In addition, I work with children and families experiencing separation or divorce and other major life stressors, and I provide parenting skills training.
(480) 845-0381 View (480) 845-0381
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Diana Sussman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Feeling depressed or anxious? Having difficulties in your marriage/relationships? I am committed to helping you to make positive changes to cope with your problems as quickly and effectively as possible, with all the tools at my disposal.
Feeling depressed or anxious? Having difficulties in your marriage/relationships? I am committed to helping you to make positive changes to cope with your problems as quickly and effectively as possible, with all the tools at my disposal.
(480) 382-3977 View (480) 382-3977
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Waybridge Counseling
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Come experience therapy with one of our specialists. We offer individual counseling for anxiety and depression, panic disorder and OCD, couples counseling for a variety of concerns, including infidelity treatment, trauma and EMDR counseling, and help with sports performance. If cost is a concern, we also offer low-cost counseling with one of clinical counseling interns.
Come experience therapy with one of our specialists. We offer individual counseling for anxiety and depression, panic disorder and OCD, couples counseling for a variety of concerns, including infidelity treatment, trauma and EMDR counseling, and help with sports performance. If cost is a concern, we also offer low-cost counseling with one of clinical counseling interns.
(480) 771-9892 View (480) 771-9892
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Lanie Smith
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Accepting Clients. Do you wake up each morning or go to bed craving more vitality in your work as a therapist or other helping professional and/or desire more creative connection in your personal/professional life? Are you longing to connect to life in a deeper and more meaningful way again despite all your achievements thus far? Do you desire to feel more confidence and a sense of sacred direction? What if you could live, work and connect with life in a way that feels like full-time play? Ready to move beyond the boredom, exhaustion and/or even low-grade depression and anxiety? It's possible. I'd love to show you the way.
Accepting Clients. Do you wake up each morning or go to bed craving more vitality in your work as a therapist or other helping professional and/or desire more creative connection in your personal/professional life? Are you longing to connect to life in a deeper and more meaningful way again despite all your achievements thus far? Do you desire to feel more confidence and a sense of sacred direction? What if you could live, work and connect with life in a way that feels like full-time play? Ready to move beyond the boredom, exhaustion and/or even low-grade depression and anxiety? It's possible. I'd love to show you the way.
(541) 348-7997 View (541) 348-7997
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Kristina Marchese
Counselor, MS, LAC, LPCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Experiencing trauma can often create a response similar to a pebble thrown into a still pond. The incident may seem small at first, but the ripples swell out and disrupt your sense of control and balance. If you have experienced Anxiety/Depression, Sexual Assault, PTSD or other negative experiences, you most likely are familiar with the rippling effects of distressed feelings, amplifying intrusive thoughts as well as emotions of anger, pain, sadness, despair and more. Distressing and unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, and even physical ailments can interrupt your relationships, education, career, finances or more.
Experiencing trauma can often create a response similar to a pebble thrown into a still pond. The incident may seem small at first, but the ripples swell out and disrupt your sense of control and balance. If you have experienced Anxiety/Depression, Sexual Assault, PTSD or other negative experiences, you most likely are familiar with the rippling effects of distressed feelings, amplifying intrusive thoughts as well as emotions of anger, pain, sadness, despair and more. Distressing and unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, and even physical ailments can interrupt your relationships, education, career, finances or more.
(480) 613-9105 View (480) 613-9105
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Shawn Foltz Emmons
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
I enjoy doing all types of therapy for all different issues to include depression, anxiety, addiction/substance use and abuse, health and wellness, grief, trauma, parental alienation, developmental challenges, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, codependency, work stress and relationship conflict. I work with people to identify treatment goals and create a treatment regimen that fits their needs which includes psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, behavior modification, interpersonal therapy, sport psychology and coaching.
I enjoy doing all types of therapy for all different issues to include depression, anxiety, addiction/substance use and abuse, health and wellness, grief, trauma, parental alienation, developmental challenges, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, codependency, work stress and relationship conflict. I work with people to identify treatment goals and create a treatment regimen that fits their needs which includes psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, behavior modification, interpersonal therapy, sport psychology and coaching.
(480) 207-3432 View (480) 207-3432
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Kelly LaPorta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Carl Jung says, "The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." Therapy is a safe place for you to begin finding out who you truly are and begin peeling back the layers of pain that are holding you back from experiencing a deeply fulfilling life. I work with clients suffering from past trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression. I utilize a variety of modalities (including Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic practices to help clients on their journey.)
Carl Jung says, "The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." Therapy is a safe place for you to begin finding out who you truly are and begin peeling back the layers of pain that are holding you back from experiencing a deeply fulfilling life. I work with clients suffering from past trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression. I utilize a variety of modalities (including Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic practices to help clients on their journey.)
(480) 389-5535 View (480) 389-5535
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Dr. Nicole Sundene
NMD
Verified Verified
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
If you are noticing a hormonal pattern to your mood, if you take thyroid hormones and have depression or anxiety then there is likely something off with your hormones.
Specializing in mental health for women with hormone imbalance, hypothyroidism, or perimenopause and menopause. Primarily, I help women with mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar and ADHD balance their hormones and nutrition to improve their mental health. Over fifteen years specializing in Anxiety Depression, PMS, Perimenopause, and Menopause. Have you suddenly become anxious or depressed? Visit my Holistic Psychiatry link to see how I treat my female mental health patients from a Holistic Hormone and Nutritional approach!
If you are noticing a hormonal pattern to your mood, if you take thyroid hormones and have depression or anxiety then there is likely something off with your hormones.
Specializing in mental health for women with hormone imbalance, hypothyroidism, or perimenopause and menopause. Primarily, I help women with mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar and ADHD balance their hormones and nutrition to improve their mental health. Over fifteen years specializing in Anxiety Depression, PMS, Perimenopause, and Menopause. Have you suddenly become anxious or depressed? Visit my Holistic Psychiatry link to see how I treat my female mental health patients from a Holistic Hormone and Nutritional approach!
(480) 837-0900 View (480) 837-0900
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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.