Depression Therapists in Tolleson, AZ

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Betty Beltran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tolleson, AZ 85353  (Online Only)
My goal as a therapist is to work along side with you; helping you acknowledge and embrace your own feelings, and to help you heal inside out. Either we grew up in functional or dysfunctional families, we all have been affected in one way or another by our surroundings, care givers and other people in our lives, and as a result of that we find ourselves dealing with some difficult feelings that make no sense to us, those can be depression, anxiety, dissociation, etc. that are preventing us from being fully present and using our full potential in life. We can heal by learning to acknowledge and embrace our feelings.
My goal as a therapist is to work along side with you; helping you acknowledge and embrace your own feelings, and to help you heal inside out. Either we grew up in functional or dysfunctional families, we all have been affected in one way or another by our surroundings, care givers and other people in our lives, and as a result of that we find ourselves dealing with some difficult feelings that make no sense to us, those can be depression, anxiety, dissociation, etc. that are preventing us from being fully present and using our full potential in life. We can heal by learning to acknowledge and embrace our feelings.
(623) 281-2011 View (623) 281-2011
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Lizzette Peregrina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tolleson, AZ 85353  (Online Only)
I'm a certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy practitioner, highly experienced treating mental health disorders including addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, suicide/self-harm, parent-child conflicts, family reintegration, and acculturation issues.
I have current availability to see new clients and accept most major insurances. Life has many unexpected ups and downs. Dealing with life changes can be difficult, especially when you have experienced trauma and abuse. You are not alone. Therapy allows you to find the right coping skills to deal with personal and relationship issues, and I am committed to help you acquire those tools in a nonjudgmental, and compassionate setting. My experience is extensive working with many populations with diverse backgrounds, utilizing culturally appropriate treatment models. I use multiple treatments depending on my clients' unique needs.
I'm a certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy practitioner, highly experienced treating mental health disorders including addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, suicide/self-harm, parent-child conflicts, family reintegration, and acculturation issues.
I have current availability to see new clients and accept most major insurances. Life has many unexpected ups and downs. Dealing with life changes can be difficult, especially when you have experienced trauma and abuse. You are not alone. Therapy allows you to find the right coping skills to deal with personal and relationship issues, and I am committed to help you acquire those tools in a nonjudgmental, and compassionate setting. My experience is extensive working with many populations with diverse backgrounds, utilizing culturally appropriate treatment models. I use multiple treatments depending on my clients' unique needs.
(602) 699-5444 View (602) 699-5444
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Better Starts Now, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC
Verified Verified
Tolleson, AZ 85353
We are currently living in a world where there is a lot of things that are happening in which we do not have control over. These circumstances can impact us directly or indirectly causing unnecessary trauma. When mental illness go unchecked it can cause underlying issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, and/or addiction.
We are currently living in a world where there is a lot of things that are happening in which we do not have control over. These circumstances can impact us directly or indirectly causing unnecessary trauma. When mental illness go unchecked it can cause underlying issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, and/or addiction.
(480) 608-9392 View (480) 608-9392
Jessica Mormann
CNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Tolleson, AZ 85353  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
(480) 485-4499 View (480) 485-4499
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Cognitive Transformationz LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tolleson, AZ 85353  (Online Only)
I am a firm believer that our present self is shaped by the traumas and negative experiences we’ve survived.  In therapy, we open wounds that have been bandaged up over time. Opening up these wounds causes us to feel vulnerable, which is why it is important to me that my clients have a safe place to work through these difficult times.
I am a firm believer that our present self is shaped by the traumas and negative experiences we’ve survived.  In therapy, we open wounds that have been bandaged up over time. Opening up these wounds causes us to feel vulnerable, which is why it is important to me that my clients have a safe place to work through these difficult times.
(480) 680-0125 View (480) 680-0125
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Evelin Lopez
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tolleson, AZ 85353  (Online Only)
It takes courage to ask for help and share your story. As a therapist I aim to create an empathic, safe space for my clients to share their stories. I believe that a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship is based on mutual trust, respect, and authenticity. It is such an honor to be invited into my clients stories and walk alongside them as they navigate their journey toward healing. My hope for my clients is that they find physical, emotional, and mental healing through connection and self-awareness, and a renewed narrative that empowers them to make healthy, life-giving choices.
It takes courage to ask for help and share your story. As a therapist I aim to create an empathic, safe space for my clients to share their stories. I believe that a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship is based on mutual trust, respect, and authenticity. It is such an honor to be invited into my clients stories and walk alongside them as they navigate their journey toward healing. My hope for my clients is that they find physical, emotional, and mental healing through connection and self-awareness, and a renewed narrative that empowers them to make healthy, life-giving choices.
(623) 232-0510 View (623) 232-0510

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Angela Wayne
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Avondale, AZ 85392
As people our day to day life changes. But what happens if we are unable to meet the expectations of change? I provide counseling for those dealing with a variety of issues from anxiety to depression to even PTSD. My goal is to help you set and achieve what you desire in therapy whether it is a safe place or a place to work through difficult issues. I am there for you.
As people our day to day life changes. But what happens if we are unable to meet the expectations of change? I provide counseling for those dealing with a variety of issues from anxiety to depression to even PTSD. My goal is to help you set and achieve what you desire in therapy whether it is a safe place or a place to work through difficult issues. I am there for you.
(480) 418-0151 View (480) 418-0151
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Lisa Mendoza
Counselor, MAPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Avondale, AZ 85323
I specialize in trauma and also have experience working with depression, anxiety, addictions, grief & more.
Now accepting Aetna and BCBS. Have you been feeling like you have reached or are about to reach your breaking point? Have you come to a point where your usual coping skills are no longer effective? Have you resorted to coping skills that you know are leading you down a dangerous, unproductive, or negative path? Are your relationships with your spouse, family, friends or co-workers strained? Do you feel like your purpose in life is unclear? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are in the right place!
I specialize in trauma and also have experience working with depression, anxiety, addictions, grief & more.
Now accepting Aetna and BCBS. Have you been feeling like you have reached or are about to reach your breaking point? Have you come to a point where your usual coping skills are no longer effective? Have you resorted to coping skills that you know are leading you down a dangerous, unproductive, or negative path? Are your relationships with your spouse, family, friends or co-workers strained? Do you feel like your purpose in life is unclear? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are in the right place!
(623) 526-8517 View (623) 526-8517
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Randi Whittington
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LASAC
Verified Verified
Avondale, AZ 85392
Hi, My name is Randi. I am a licensed Addictions Counselor and I specialize in working with individuals in early recovery from addiction and families affected by substance use, and addiction. My experience includes working with co-occurring disorders related to addiction; PTSD, families of addicts, partners of sex addiction, depression, anxiety, sex addiction, Love addiction/Love avoidance, codependency, intimacy issues, grief counseling as well as process addictions. I use an integrative approach; addressing family of origin issues, as well as mental and physical health to help you reach your goals of healing and sobriety.
Hi, My name is Randi. I am a licensed Addictions Counselor and I specialize in working with individuals in early recovery from addiction and families affected by substance use, and addiction. My experience includes working with co-occurring disorders related to addiction; PTSD, families of addicts, partners of sex addiction, depression, anxiety, sex addiction, Love addiction/Love avoidance, codependency, intimacy issues, grief counseling as well as process addictions. I use an integrative approach; addressing family of origin issues, as well as mental and physical health to help you reach your goals of healing and sobriety.
(623) 263-9516 View (623) 263-9516
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Alisha Robles
Counselor
Verified Verified
Avondale, AZ 85392
Not accepting new clients
As a counselor at Lifeline Professional Counseling Service, I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their goals to live an empowered, insightful life. I provide a variety of services for all walks of life, and enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience treating trauma, anxiety-related disorders, depression, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and grief and loss.
As a counselor at Lifeline Professional Counseling Service, I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their goals to live an empowered, insightful life. I provide a variety of services for all walks of life, and enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience treating trauma, anxiety-related disorders, depression, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and grief and loss.
(623) 439-8964 View (623) 439-8964
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Fit Mind Professional Counseling
Counselor, LAC, CCPT
Verified Verified
Avondale, AZ 85392  (Online Only)
My clients develop the strength to reduce the impact of depression, anxiety, and trauma. Immediate openings! Air Force vet. I'm a certified trauma professional with an approach that is flexible, collaborative, and effective. I hope to motivate you to pursue your goals and provide affordable mental health care that elevates your psychological fitness.
My clients develop the strength to reduce the impact of depression, anxiety, and trauma. Immediate openings! Air Force vet. I'm a certified trauma professional with an approach that is flexible, collaborative, and effective. I hope to motivate you to pursue your goals and provide affordable mental health care that elevates your psychological fitness.
(623) 304-7794 View (623) 304-7794
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Nayeli Duncan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avondale, AZ 85323  (Online Only)
I am not the expert, YOU are! But perhaps with all that life has thrown at you- parenthood, unhealthy relationships, anxiety, depression, life after Covid, health issues, or hidden burdens, you have not been able to figure it out like you could have before.
Are you noticing yourself being consumed by anxious thoughts? Are you finding it difficult to live your best life in the present moment, and catching yourself drifting off? It’s ok. Many of us do, especially in this day and age where there are a million-and-one things pulling us in different directions. From your tasks at work or home, in relationships, and/or with family, anxiety may be interfering. Or perhaps you are noticing resurfaced trauma that is aiding in your inability to have meaningful relationships resulting in isolation and misunderstood pain.
I am not the expert, YOU are! But perhaps with all that life has thrown at you- parenthood, unhealthy relationships, anxiety, depression, life after Covid, health issues, or hidden burdens, you have not been able to figure it out like you could have before.
Are you noticing yourself being consumed by anxious thoughts? Are you finding it difficult to live your best life in the present moment, and catching yourself drifting off? It’s ok. Many of us do, especially in this day and age where there are a million-and-one things pulling us in different directions. From your tasks at work or home, in relationships, and/or with family, anxiety may be interfering. Or perhaps you are noticing resurfaced trauma that is aiding in your inability to have meaningful relationships resulting in isolation and misunderstood pain.
(623) 252-0763 View (623) 252-0763
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Jasmine Matthews
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85037
She adeptly guides them through a range of challenges, including conquering everyday life stressors, navigating challenging relationships, overcoming anxiety and depression, building self-esteem, processing trauma, and offering Christian counseling for those seeking faith-based support.
Meet Jasmine Matthews-Griffen, a compassionate native of Arizona, dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey through life's trials. With more than 8 years of experience in the behavioral health field, Jasmine has honed her skills in various capacities, making a profound impact on the lives of her clients. As a therapist, Jasmine believes in the power of building strong foundational relationships with her clients. This emphasis on trust and connectivity allows her clients to feel safe and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.
She adeptly guides them through a range of challenges, including conquering everyday life stressors, navigating challenging relationships, overcoming anxiety and depression, building self-esteem, processing trauma, and offering Christian counseling for those seeking faith-based support.
Meet Jasmine Matthews-Griffen, a compassionate native of Arizona, dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey through life's trials. With more than 8 years of experience in the behavioral health field, Jasmine has honed her skills in various capacities, making a profound impact on the lives of her clients. As a therapist, Jasmine believes in the power of building strong foundational relationships with her clients. This emphasis on trust and connectivity allows her clients to feel safe and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.
(623) 500-6673 View (623) 500-6673
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Joshua Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85037
Having been in the field of behavioral health and counseling for 14 years I can understand that we all experience trauma and severe life stressors' that leave us feeling stuck and hopeless. Your crisis may be a breakup, depression, relationship issues, anxiety, chronic illness, or something that is so overwhelming that you are struggling with life. Often times we hold ourselves in bondage to the choices we have made. I believe some of life's most difficult experiences lead us to our most extraordinary growth. I will give you the tools to move forward from past attachments that seem to keep you stagnate in your life.
Having been in the field of behavioral health and counseling for 14 years I can understand that we all experience trauma and severe life stressors' that leave us feeling stuck and hopeless. Your crisis may be a breakup, depression, relationship issues, anxiety, chronic illness, or something that is so overwhelming that you are struggling with life. Often times we hold ourselves in bondage to the choices we have made. I believe some of life's most difficult experiences lead us to our most extraordinary growth. I will give you the tools to move forward from past attachments that seem to keep you stagnate in your life.
(520) 317-6987 View (520) 317-6987
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Tonya Whitaker: Bridge Consulting Services Llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85037
"In life one will face many obstacles and with strategies to address them the barriers can be overcome." Bridge providers offer counseling services that address a variety of issues. The majority of her work has been with children, adolescents, families and couples. They work in collaboration with clients to identify solutions in order to resolve life hurdles such as divorce, depression, anxiety, school issues, peer problems, parenting, parent-child conflict and work stressors.
"In life one will face many obstacles and with strategies to address them the barriers can be overcome." Bridge providers offer counseling services that address a variety of issues. The majority of her work has been with children, adolescents, families and couples. They work in collaboration with clients to identify solutions in order to resolve life hurdles such as divorce, depression, anxiety, school issues, peer problems, parenting, parent-child conflict and work stressors.
(623) 552-6463 View (623) 552-6463
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Bridge Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LAC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85037
Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. The Bridge Clinicians offer Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD/ADD, Oppositional Defiant, Stress Management, Grief & Loss Therapy to adults, adolescents, children, individuals, couples, Families.
Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. The Bridge Clinicians offer Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD/ADD, Oppositional Defiant, Stress Management, Grief & Loss Therapy to adults, adolescents, children, individuals, couples, Families.
(623) 304-5219 View (623) 304-5219
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Kaitlyn Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avondale, AZ 85392
As a counselor at Lifeline Professional Counseling, my goal is to equip you to reach yours. I provide a variety of services for all ages, and I enjoy working with individuals and families. I specialize in relationship issues and emotional disturbance. I am trained in various techniques that help with the resolution of family conflicts, couples concerns, relationship issues and personality corrections. I help clients through issues of domestic violence, anger management, anxiety, depression and trauma.
As a counselor at Lifeline Professional Counseling, my goal is to equip you to reach yours. I provide a variety of services for all ages, and I enjoy working with individuals and families. I specialize in relationship issues and emotional disturbance. I am trained in various techniques that help with the resolution of family conflicts, couples concerns, relationship issues and personality corrections. I help clients through issues of domestic violence, anger management, anxiety, depression and trauma.
(480) 725-0722 View (480) 725-0722
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Rebecca DeVito
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Avondale, AZ 85392  (Online Only)
Navigating the complexities of depression, anxiety, and trauma can be a challenging journey, and I'm here to offer support tailored to your unique needs. In my practice, I create a safe and open environment where we can collaboratively explore your experiences. Utilizing trauma-focused treatment, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, I work with you at a pace comfortable to you, promoting a healthier outlook and peace of mind. If you're ready to embark on a path of positive change, I'm here to guide you.
Navigating the complexities of depression, anxiety, and trauma can be a challenging journey, and I'm here to offer support tailored to your unique needs. In my practice, I create a safe and open environment where we can collaboratively explore your experiences. Utilizing trauma-focused treatment, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, I work with you at a pace comfortable to you, promoting a healthier outlook and peace of mind. If you're ready to embark on a path of positive change, I'm here to guide you.
(907) 312-0113 View (907) 312-0113
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Raquel Dorame: Bridge Consulting Services Llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85037
I have successfully facilitated my client's change through a vast array of issues including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, grief, stress, and relationship difficulties through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills, I support my client in healing the past and realizing the potential of their future.
I am a licensed professional counselor who has provided counseling services for the past 12 years. I am highly trained and have extensive experience working with children and adolescents and the specific developmental and behavioral issues that emerge in children because of mental health issues and trauma. I believe in the power of the counseling relationship and I have seen through my client's experiences the hope that healing and change brings into their lives.
I have successfully facilitated my client's change through a vast array of issues including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, grief, stress, and relationship difficulties through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills, I support my client in healing the past and realizing the potential of their future.
I am a licensed professional counselor who has provided counseling services for the past 12 years. I am highly trained and have extensive experience working with children and adolescents and the specific developmental and behavioral issues that emerge in children because of mental health issues and trauma. I believe in the power of the counseling relationship and I have seen through my client's experiences the hope that healing and change brings into their lives.
(623) 469-7368 View (623) 469-7368
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Gail Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85037
Currently taking new clients, virtual only. I am dedicated, compassionate and committed to the betterment of those I serve. It is my goal to impact each individual positively while I help them first, identify challenges and barriers to happiness and a good quality of life and second, to overcome them. Through the use of therapy modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, psychotherapy and psychoeducation, as well as other evidence-based practices, I have been successful at helping countless adolescents and adults achieve therapy goals. Thank you for viewing me, I look forward to meeting you and working with you.
Currently taking new clients, virtual only. I am dedicated, compassionate and committed to the betterment of those I serve. It is my goal to impact each individual positively while I help them first, identify challenges and barriers to happiness and a good quality of life and second, to overcome them. Through the use of therapy modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, psychotherapy and psychoeducation, as well as other evidence-based practices, I have been successful at helping countless adolescents and adults achieve therapy goals. Thank you for viewing me, I look forward to meeting you and working with you.
(623) 209-5235 View (623) 209-5235

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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.