Therapists in Surprise, AZ
![Photo of Patricia Elias, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0531e57a-66ee-4c42-85c8-bb84d831757e/1/320x400.jpeg)
I listen, act, and transform. Many of us are faced with some very big challenges in today's society, increasing stress, depression and anxiety as we struggle to make sense of what is going on in the world. The realization that there is little we can do to change or control the situation makes things all the more difficult. I help you to see that there is hope and optimism for a brighter future if we take the time to focus on the things that we can change and control in our lives. Results have been amazing for the majority of those I work with, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
I listen, act, and transform. Many of us are faced with some very big challenges in today's society, increasing stress, depression and anxiety as we struggle to make sense of what is going on in the world. The realization that there is little we can do to change or control the situation makes things all the more difficult. I help you to see that there is hope and optimism for a brighter future if we take the time to focus on the things that we can change and control in our lives. Results have been amazing for the majority of those I work with, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
![Photo of Ernestina Buck, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/38c39f63-ed44-4133-b2fc-d1b9de9562ea/1/320x400.jpeg)
Learn to manage anxiety, depression, trauma responses and other unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Move past shame about addictive behaviors that keep you stuck. I use reflective listening and simple tools that can empower you by addressing underlying issues that continue to keep you trapped despite all your best efforts. I use a holistic, gentle, yet direct cognitive and mindful approach to engage your internal wisdom for lasting resiliency. "The way out is in..." is a saying that represents my therapeutic approach and life experience leading to why I chose to become a therapist. I can help guide and motivate you to self
Learn to manage anxiety, depression, trauma responses and other unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Move past shame about addictive behaviors that keep you stuck. I use reflective listening and simple tools that can empower you by addressing underlying issues that continue to keep you trapped despite all your best efforts. I use a holistic, gentle, yet direct cognitive and mindful approach to engage your internal wisdom for lasting resiliency. "The way out is in..." is a saying that represents my therapeutic approach and life experience leading to why I chose to become a therapist. I can help guide and motivate you to self
![Photo of Kathryn Davis Lashley, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6acfe0e9-863d-47cf-86ca-a3460237b555/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kathryn Davis Lashley
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85374 (Online Only)
I earned my Masters of Science Degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix Arizona. I have been practicing in the mental health field for over 10 years and in direct counseling for over 6 years. I enjoy working with families struggling with interpersonal relationships, pre and post marital issues, communication difficulties, substance abuse, and trauma. I have experience working with individuals dealing with addictions and recovery, depression, stress,
I earned my Masters of Science Degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix Arizona. I have been practicing in the mental health field for over 10 years and in direct counseling for over 6 years. I enjoy working with families struggling with interpersonal relationships, pre and post marital issues, communication difficulties, substance abuse, and trauma. I have experience working with individuals dealing with addictions and recovery, depression, stress,
![Photo of Katie Carey, LPC, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/82ad4997-c9aa-4886-92a1-acec093630ab/2/320x400.jpeg)
Katie Carey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85379 (Online Only)
Telehealth practice. People make sense. I am passionate about uncovering core issues related to anxiety, depression, esteem issues, addiction issues, and relationship patterns that bring individuals into my office in order to create targeted change. I have specialized in working with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I use attachment models and trauma-informed methods to help my clients develop awareness around repeating patterns in their lives. Together, we can identify and change relationship and behavioral cycles that are often sub-conscious and maladaptive.
Telehealth practice. People make sense. I am passionate about uncovering core issues related to anxiety, depression, esteem issues, addiction issues, and relationship patterns that bring individuals into my office in order to create targeted change. I have specialized in working with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I use attachment models and trauma-informed methods to help my clients develop awareness around repeating patterns in their lives. Together, we can identify and change relationship and behavioral cycles that are often sub-conscious and maladaptive.
![Photo of Jessica Van Leer, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1134df65-02d0-40fc-9375-fab85fbd3dbe/1/320x400.jpeg)
A well-respected Arizona Board licensed LPC and Clinical Supervisor, Jessica graduated from Arizona State University in 2015 with a Masters Degree in Counseling. While she specializes in individual, group and family therapy, her particular areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, self-esteem, life changes and relationships. Jessica’s passion is to help individuals and families develop a pathway for growth and use those skills to improve relationships, increase happiness
A well-respected Arizona Board licensed LPC and Clinical Supervisor, Jessica graduated from Arizona State University in 2015 with a Masters Degree in Counseling. While she specializes in individual, group and family therapy, her particular areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, self-esteem, life changes and relationships. Jessica’s passion is to help individuals and families develop a pathway for growth and use those skills to improve relationships, increase happiness
![Photo of Brent Gunderson, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bc03f696-b674-487a-9b0f-df408e50b704/1/320x400.jpeg)
Did you recently suffer a breakup in a relationship? Are you forever choosing wrong partners? How are your relationships in general, even if they are not romantic? Are you suicidal, angry, depressed, anxious, worried, suffering from past trauma you cannot shake? Are you repeatedly struggling with addiction? Are you questioning your sexual orientation? Are seeking acceptance? Is your self-esteem suffering? Do you struggle from religious or spiritual abuse? So many issues can overwhelm us, but there is ALWAYS a positive solution. I encourage IMAGIN, truly a spiritual process, to produce positive, permanent, and powerful change. T
Did you recently suffer a breakup in a relationship? Are you forever choosing wrong partners? How are your relationships in general, even if they are not romantic? Are you suicidal, angry, depressed, anxious, worried, suffering from past trauma you cannot shake? Are you repeatedly struggling with addiction? Are you questioning your sexual orientation? Are seeking acceptance? Is your self-esteem suffering? Do you struggle from religious or spiritual abuse? So many issues can overwhelm us, but there is ALWAYS a positive solution. I encourage IMAGIN, truly a spiritual process, to produce positive, permanent, and powerful change. T
![Photo of Kristin Lovato, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0ce4bdf6-3cbd-4c26-80c0-33badf574da7/1/320x400.png)
I am a trauma-informed Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) that is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am solution-focused but also understand the importance of processing and gaining insight into our past so that we may challenge and take control of our present. My office is located in Tempe, AZ. I have experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and family. I've worked with a variety of different disorders ranging from depression and anxiety, PTSD, addiction, mood
I am a trauma-informed Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) that is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am solution-focused but also understand the importance of processing and gaining insight into our past so that we may challenge and take control of our present. My office is located in Tempe, AZ. I have experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and family. I've worked with a variety of different disorders ranging from depression and anxiety, PTSD, addiction, mood
![Photo of Thomas Wills, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6a87660e-6bff-495e-b5d8-3471db9db91c/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have always wanted to be able to help people and help them find more peace in their lives. I have been a therapist for several years. As a therapist, I have worked with couples, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and many other mental health disorders. I am trained in Gottman, Emotional Focused Counseling, EMDR, CBT, and PCT. I served in the National Guard for 12 years in multiple different jobs. I enjoy helping others and seeing them progress and grow. I am married with a few young kids that
I have always wanted to be able to help people and help them find more peace in their lives. I have been a therapist for several years. As a therapist, I have worked with couples, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and many other mental health disorders. I am trained in Gottman, Emotional Focused Counseling, EMDR, CBT, and PCT. I served in the National Guard for 12 years in multiple different jobs. I enjoy helping others and seeing them progress and grow. I am married with a few young kids that
Are you ready to find a safe place to explore what is leading to the pain and concerns in your life, while finding your true self along the way? Do you want real effective ways to transform depression, anxiety, and other experiences into internal spaciousness, calm, and joy? Do you feel that your past continues to affect your present feelings and beliefs about yourself and the world? Do you feel that something within you is getting in the way of having the relationships you desire? Do you simply feel alone in your suffering? I would love to join you on your journey to finding greater freedom.
Are you ready to find a safe place to explore what is leading to the pain and concerns in your life, while finding your true self along the way? Do you want real effective ways to transform depression, anxiety, and other experiences into internal spaciousness, calm, and joy? Do you feel that your past continues to affect your present feelings and beliefs about yourself and the world? Do you feel that something within you is getting in the way of having the relationships you desire? Do you simply feel alone in your suffering? I would love to join you on your journey to finding greater freedom.
![Photo of Christina Delp, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/86bbb7c9-1a4a-4fdb-911f-25dc29fbb5d4/1/320x400.png)
Accepting new clients for individual sessions! I am a caring and compassionate independently licensed therapist. I provide teletherapy services, so that you can conveniently be seen from the comfort of your home. It’s not uncommon for us to struggle with life stressors from time to time. I'm skilled in working with clients managing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, communication, medical diagnoses, addiction, codependency, intimacy, relationships, personal growth, core values, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and unexpected life changing circumstances.
Accepting new clients for individual sessions! I am a caring and compassionate independently licensed therapist. I provide teletherapy services, so that you can conveniently be seen from the comfort of your home. It’s not uncommon for us to struggle with life stressors from time to time. I'm skilled in working with clients managing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, communication, medical diagnoses, addiction, codependency, intimacy, relationships, personal growth, core values, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and unexpected life changing circumstances.
![Photo of Bonnie A DenDooven, EMDR, CBT, ISTDP, LPC, Brief, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b6cdaece-6cc3-4487-9252-2d779cdffc5c/3/320x400.jpeg)
Bonnie A DenDooven
Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR, CBT, ISTDP, LPC, Brief
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85374
I'm passionate about helping people heal. I'll meet you where you are in pain, SEVERE DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, life struggles. My approach is SHORT-TERM with ISTDP -- "Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy" -- based on empathy, genuineness, and it works QUICKLY to facilitate permanent change -- sometimes in a single session. Dramatic change in less than 5 sessions. Compassion and Empathy for you. Let's try something different to make a change in life. . . . . . . . . . . . “The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.” —William James.
I'm passionate about helping people heal. I'll meet you where you are in pain, SEVERE DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, life struggles. My approach is SHORT-TERM with ISTDP -- "Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy" -- based on empathy, genuineness, and it works QUICKLY to facilitate permanent change -- sometimes in a single session. Dramatic change in less than 5 sessions. Compassion and Empathy for you. Let's try something different to make a change in life. . . . . . . . . . . . “The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.” —William James.
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![Photo of Jessica Ohair, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/df51f79c-faa8-4e69-97a4-fade09a33359/1/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in working with individuals in the areas of anxiety/depression, relationship conflict/attachment, ADHD, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma.
Every individual person experience life in different way. The way we are raised, the way we are taught how to behave, and how we experience it. This is what makes every one of us unique. My focus as your therapist is to help you with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem trauma history, abuse/neglect, interpersonal effectiveness, and parenting/relationship issues.
I specialize in working with individuals in the areas of anxiety/depression, relationship conflict/attachment, ADHD, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma.
Every individual person experience life in different way. The way we are raised, the way we are taught how to behave, and how we experience it. This is what makes every one of us unique. My focus as your therapist is to help you with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem trauma history, abuse/neglect, interpersonal effectiveness, and parenting/relationship issues.
![Photo of Mary Hunter, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0ec052b1-14f3-4dc1-a415-b1c16edc8bb0/1/320x400.jpeg)
Have you felt dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships, felt routinely down or lacking joy for the things you used to love? Have you been confused, anxious or without the confidence to work towards your goals? Come and talk with me. I have experienced these thoughts but also moved forward along with many clients to find resolution. I have years of experience working with clients of diverse races, and gender with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and many other mental health issues.
Have you felt dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships, felt routinely down or lacking joy for the things you used to love? Have you been confused, anxious or without the confidence to work towards your goals? Come and talk with me. I have experienced these thoughts but also moved forward along with many clients to find resolution. I have years of experience working with clients of diverse races, and gender with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and many other mental health issues.
![Photo of Theresa Donahue, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6c5b4477-d1a0-4183-8154-f8f62a39033d/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have twenty five years of experience working with clients that are experiencing relationship challenges, parent-child difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, body image issues, grief & loss, school related distress, addiction, PTSD, and mindfulness.
We all feel "stuck" in our life on occasion. Sometimes we move backward and other times we move in the direction of our best intentions. Forward is the direction we are inspired to go. It is my belief that we all hold the answers within but sometimes life challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety and loss, cause us to feel stuck. As a therapist, it is my intention to help you get unstuck and follow the path you know to be true for you.
I have twenty five years of experience working with clients that are experiencing relationship challenges, parent-child difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, body image issues, grief & loss, school related distress, addiction, PTSD, and mindfulness.
We all feel "stuck" in our life on occasion. Sometimes we move backward and other times we move in the direction of our best intentions. Forward is the direction we are inspired to go. It is my belief that we all hold the answers within but sometimes life challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety and loss, cause us to feel stuck. As a therapist, it is my intention to help you get unstuck and follow the path you know to be true for you.
![Photo of Kevin Lowery, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f4838c90-830f-4bcc-a637-7f422f4ba754/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kevin is a trauma informed therapist who has experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, substance misuse, addictions, mens issues and more. Kevin is working with DesertViewCounseling.com. He is currently seeing adolescents, adults and couples. Happy to meet with you and help you reach higher places. He is taking insurance, call the front desk to see if Desert View Counseling can take your insurance.
Kevin is a trauma informed therapist who has experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, substance misuse, addictions, mens issues and more. Kevin is working with DesertViewCounseling.com. He is currently seeing adolescents, adults and couples. Happy to meet with you and help you reach higher places. He is taking insurance, call the front desk to see if Desert View Counseling can take your insurance.
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Lindsy Redman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP, (EMDR)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85374 (Online Only)
Have you been feeling stressed or overwhelmed? You may feel 'stuck' and frustrated. Your life may be becoming unmanageable due to anxiety, depression or addiction issues. You may feel like you've tried everything to feel better and may even wonder if you'll ever feel 'normal' again. I can help! Imagine facing the day with more clarity, peace and joy. Imagine having more of a sense that you'll be able to handle everything that you need to each day and that you'll have a support team ready to help. You can do this. I can help!
Have you been feeling stressed or overwhelmed? You may feel 'stuck' and frustrated. Your life may be becoming unmanageable due to anxiety, depression or addiction issues. You may feel like you've tried everything to feel better and may even wonder if you'll ever feel 'normal' again. I can help! Imagine facing the day with more clarity, peace and joy. Imagine having more of a sense that you'll be able to handle everything that you need to each day and that you'll have a support team ready to help. You can do this. I can help!
![Photo of Isabella Moreno, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/676b80b9-d034-41f5-a755-43b9f8b93d31/1/320x400.jpeg)
Do you struggle with depression or anxiety? Is it hard for you to regulate your emotions? Are you experiencing difficulties with executive functions such as planning, organization, and concentration? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I am here to help. My main reason for being a mental health provider is because I Iove encouraging, listening to, and empowering others. I use a strengths based approach and will support you in rewriting a narrative for your life full of hope. Please know that it will be my privilege to accompany you for a bit of your life journey and that I want to be a support and resource for you.
Do you struggle with depression or anxiety? Is it hard for you to regulate your emotions? Are you experiencing difficulties with executive functions such as planning, organization, and concentration? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I am here to help. My main reason for being a mental health provider is because I Iove encouraging, listening to, and empowering others. I use a strengths based approach and will support you in rewriting a narrative for your life full of hope. Please know that it will be my privilege to accompany you for a bit of your life journey and that I want to be a support and resource for you.
![Photo of Kari M Froelicher - Breaking Free Christian Counseling, PLLC, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40586cb7-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Breaking Free Christian Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85374
I use several proven programs to specifically address the Highly Sensitive person as well as focusing on anxiety and depression.
Do you easily get over stimulated? Do people say you are too sensitive? Do you think and feel deeply? Are you aware of things around you that others are not? Does it take you longer to make a decision and then you worry if you have made the right decision? These things can be both good things and a problem at times. At times they can lead to depression or anxiety and other times they can be your greatest assets. Maybe you don't feel that these things could ever be your greatest asset so you need some help to realize that goal.
I use several proven programs to specifically address the Highly Sensitive person as well as focusing on anxiety and depression.
Do you easily get over stimulated? Do people say you are too sensitive? Do you think and feel deeply? Are you aware of things around you that others are not? Does it take you longer to make a decision and then you worry if you have made the right decision? These things can be both good things and a problem at times. At times they can lead to depression or anxiety and other times they can be your greatest assets. Maybe you don't feel that these things could ever be your greatest asset so you need some help to realize that goal.
![Photo of Katie Kronn, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46c43c2e-22c4-408d-8edb-e0c767a78486/2/320x400.jpeg)
My therapeutic approach is adapted based on the client's needs and social systems. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and families, being mindful of change occurring within the individual and family dynamic. I collaborate with schools, families, doctors, and other sources to assist in advocating for my client's needs. My level of expertise includes individual, group, and family therapy. I implement mindfulness, assertiveness training, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and other methods to address substance dependence/abuse, anxiety, trauma, depression, and other emotional and behavior problem areas. I have specialized in bullying and self-esteem with adolescents.
My therapeutic approach is adapted based on the client's needs and social systems. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and families, being mindful of change occurring within the individual and family dynamic. I collaborate with schools, families, doctors, and other sources to assist in advocating for my client's needs. My level of expertise includes individual, group, and family therapy. I implement mindfulness, assertiveness training, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and other methods to address substance dependence/abuse, anxiety, trauma, depression, and other emotional and behavior problem areas. I have specialized in bullying and self-esteem with adolescents.
![Photo of Heidi Kaminski, LCSW, SEP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45bff81a-dfc3-434d-893b-17b95af076a0/1/320x400.jpeg)
Heidi Kaminski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85374
I am passionate about helping people find their inner warrior! I am here to help you, or your child move through normal developmental difficulties or manage more traumatic life circumstances. If you are stressed out I can help! I offer a safe, predictable, empathetic environment to grow and heal from the inside out. I am dedicated to helping you feel more at peace within yourself. I am a trauma expert in treating sexual, physical and emotional abuse. I treat relational and developmental trauma. I also specialize in treatment of anxiety, depression, phobias, and any stress related issues. Let me hold space for you to be heard.
I am passionate about helping people find their inner warrior! I am here to help you, or your child move through normal developmental difficulties or manage more traumatic life circumstances. If you are stressed out I can help! I offer a safe, predictable, empathetic environment to grow and heal from the inside out. I am dedicated to helping you feel more at peace within yourself. I am a trauma expert in treating sexual, physical and emotional abuse. I treat relational and developmental trauma. I also specialize in treatment of anxiety, depression, phobias, and any stress related issues. Let me hold space for you to be heard.
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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.