Depression Therapists in Tucson, AZ
A Pawsitive Change Counseling, LLC
Counselor, LAC, NCC, MSc, BA, EMDRIA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85715
I have been through many challenges of my own and have used my experiences, as well as my training and education, to treat numerous disorders such as depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
Patients treated at A Pawsitive Change are ready to move forward in their lives in a calm and caring environment. Patients can expect effective treatment for various conditions. Patients may come from a trauma background where EMDR will be helpful or this may be their first time seeking counseling, either way, A Pawsitive Change is a place to start your journey towards a better life. This is a supervised private practice. It is owned and/or managed by a master's level, non-independent licensee, under Board approved clinical supervision, pursuant to A.A.C. R4-211. The Board approved Clinical Supervisor: Linda Ouellette, LPC
I have been through many challenges of my own and have used my experiences, as well as my training and education, to treat numerous disorders such as depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
Patients treated at A Pawsitive Change are ready to move forward in their lives in a calm and caring environment. Patients can expect effective treatment for various conditions. Patients may come from a trauma background where EMDR will be helpful or this may be their first time seeking counseling, either way, A Pawsitive Change is a place to start your journey towards a better life. This is a supervised private practice. It is owned and/or managed by a master's level, non-independent licensee, under Board approved clinical supervision, pursuant to A.A.C. R4-211. The Board approved Clinical Supervisor: Linda Ouellette, LPC
I'm experienced in addressing a variety of symptoms including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, addictions and relationship issues.
With over 40 years of experience as a psychologist and an additional intensive training to become a psychoanalyst, I consider myself fortunate in that my professional life is also my passion. I'm immersed in the study and practice of insight oriented psychotherapy and psychoanalysis and am currently on the Board and Faculty of the Arizona Center for Psychoanalytic Studies. Additionally I'm an adjunct faculty member with an appointment at the level of Clinical Assistant Professor at Arizona Health Sciences Center. There I have been involved in the training and supervision of psychiatric residents for more than a decade.
I'm experienced in addressing a variety of symptoms including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, addictions and relationship issues.
With over 40 years of experience as a psychologist and an additional intensive training to become a psychoanalyst, I consider myself fortunate in that my professional life is also my passion. I'm immersed in the study and practice of insight oriented psychotherapy and psychoanalysis and am currently on the Board and Faculty of the Arizona Center for Psychoanalytic Studies. Additionally I'm an adjunct faculty member with an appointment at the level of Clinical Assistant Professor at Arizona Health Sciences Center. There I have been involved in the training and supervision of psychiatric residents for more than a decade.
Is your child or teen feeling stressed, anxious, and/or depressed? Does he/she need ways to cope with difficult thoughts, strong emotions, a life transition, and/or stressful social situations? Does he/she want to learn not only how to cope, but how to thrive? Or are you a young adult (18-25 years old) struggling with depression or anxiety? Do you need support as you work toward building a rich, meaningful life? Would you like help processing traumatic experiences? Expressive arts therapy and body-oriented therapy are especially useful when "words are not enough".
Is your child or teen feeling stressed, anxious, and/or depressed? Does he/she need ways to cope with difficult thoughts, strong emotions, a life transition, and/or stressful social situations? Does he/she want to learn not only how to cope, but how to thrive? Or are you a young adult (18-25 years old) struggling with depression or anxiety? Do you need support as you work toward building a rich, meaningful life? Would you like help processing traumatic experiences? Expressive arts therapy and body-oriented therapy are especially useful when "words are not enough".
I have many years experience working in a variety of settings, including community behavioral health, residential treatment, and intensive outpatient programs. I have worked with individuals with a range of struggles including depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and substance abuse. I have a strong background in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, and use an integrative approach to meet the unique needs of each individual.
I have many years experience working in a variety of settings, including community behavioral health, residential treatment, and intensive outpatient programs. I have worked with individuals with a range of struggles including depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and substance abuse. I have a strong background in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, and use an integrative approach to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Helene Lichtman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85719 (Online Only)
Hello. I am a board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor licensed to practice in Arizona and in Oregon. I am certified in telemental health; I am also a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I have been in the field for more than 20 years, working in community mental health, correctional health, and integrated healthcare settings in addition to owning a private practice. I work with adults needing help with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I use a variety of treatment modalities, with special emphasis on Solution-focused Brief Therapy. This collaborative approach is goal-centered, emphasizing what you want to achieve.
Hello. I am a board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor licensed to practice in Arizona and in Oregon. I am certified in telemental health; I am also a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I have been in the field for more than 20 years, working in community mental health, correctional health, and integrated healthcare settings in addition to owning a private practice. I work with adults needing help with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I use a variety of treatment modalities, with special emphasis on Solution-focused Brief Therapy. This collaborative approach is goal-centered, emphasizing what you want to achieve.
I have experience assisting clients with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, stress, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, chronic and terminal medical conditions.
“We all have a past. We have all made choices that maybe weren’t the best ones. None of us are completely innocent, but we all get a fresh start everyday to a be a better person than we were yesterday.” Life’s challenges are an opportunity for growth! I believe therapy has the capacity to provide insight into ourselves, help us understand who we are and why, and increase awareness and authenticity.
I have experience assisting clients with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, stress, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, chronic and terminal medical conditions.
“We all have a past. We have all made choices that maybe weren’t the best ones. None of us are completely innocent, but we all get a fresh start everyday to a be a better person than we were yesterday.” Life’s challenges are an opportunity for growth! I believe therapy has the capacity to provide insight into ourselves, help us understand who we are and why, and increase awareness and authenticity.
My goal is to help adults struggling with anxiety, depression and borderline personality disorder, to help them create a life worth living.
Hello, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, located in AZ. I graduated with my master's from University of Phoenix in Tucson and have been working in multiple areas of the mental health field for the past 20 years.
My goal is to help adults struggling with anxiety, depression and borderline personality disorder, to help them create a life worth living.
Hello, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, located in AZ. I graduated with my master's from University of Phoenix in Tucson and have been working in multiple areas of the mental health field for the past 20 years.
Learning from remarkable teachers and healers along the way, I have evolved a practice based on empathy and creativity. Intensively trained in EMDR and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and dysfunctional family of origin patterns. Having traveled the path of the Wounded Healer, I fully believe that we can all heal. I would love to support your path to health. I am accepting new clients. (Sorry, I am not able to accept clients involved in legal matters that would require my assistance.) Please contact me by email or voicemail. Texts don't come through this system.
Learning from remarkable teachers and healers along the way, I have evolved a practice based on empathy and creativity. Intensively trained in EMDR and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and dysfunctional family of origin patterns. Having traveled the path of the Wounded Healer, I fully believe that we can all heal. I would love to support your path to health. I am accepting new clients. (Sorry, I am not able to accept clients involved in legal matters that would require my assistance.) Please contact me by email or voicemail. Texts don't come through this system.
The decision to engage in change is often a difficult one, it takes a level of courage that many people have, but sometimes are not aware they do. So I applaud you for taking the first step. Whether you are struggling with depression, PTSD, anxiety, relational/family dynamics or addictions, know that you are important and capable of creating a new way forward. I have been working in the field for 40 years and bring those years of experience into our sessions.
The decision to engage in change is often a difficult one, it takes a level of courage that many people have, but sometimes are not aware they do. So I applaud you for taking the first step. Whether you are struggling with depression, PTSD, anxiety, relational/family dynamics or addictions, know that you are important and capable of creating a new way forward. I have been working in the field for 40 years and bring those years of experience into our sessions.
Nicholas Eckley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85747 (Online Only)
Hello there! I am a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience working with adults, young adults, teens, parents, and families. I believe everyone has their unique strengths that can overcome any of life's struggles. My goal is meet you wherever you are in your process and help you move forward. I specialize in issues related trauma, attachment, substance use, ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationships and unhealthy coping strategies. I have experience working in community mental health, residential treatment centers, and therapeutic boarding schools and outpatient therapy.
Hello there! I am a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience working with adults, young adults, teens, parents, and families. I believe everyone has their unique strengths that can overcome any of life's struggles. My goal is meet you wherever you are in your process and help you move forward. I specialize in issues related trauma, attachment, substance use, ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationships and unhealthy coping strategies. I have experience working in community mental health, residential treatment centers, and therapeutic boarding schools and outpatient therapy.
Sinead Jackson Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85716
I am highly skilled in treating chronic and acute conditions of anxiety, depression, relationships, and health issues.
You no longer need to feel isolated or ashamed of your feelings. I have created a safe place for you to explore your concerns with empathic understanding and acceptance. I have specialized in anxiety, depression and relationship issues since 1982. Does your anxiety interfere with daily activities and relationships? We will explore the root of your issue and give you tools to help you calm down and be in control of them. Perhaps you force a smile on your face but inside are feeling despair or separated from others and your surroundings.Together we will get to the root of these issues so you can have healthy, fulfilling relationships.
I am highly skilled in treating chronic and acute conditions of anxiety, depression, relationships, and health issues.
You no longer need to feel isolated or ashamed of your feelings. I have created a safe place for you to explore your concerns with empathic understanding and acceptance. I have specialized in anxiety, depression and relationship issues since 1982. Does your anxiety interfere with daily activities and relationships? We will explore the root of your issue and give you tools to help you calm down and be in control of them. Perhaps you force a smile on your face but inside are feeling despair or separated from others and your surroundings.Together we will get to the root of these issues so you can have healthy, fulfilling relationships.
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Having worked in the mental health field for 9+ years and presently as a Senior Social Worker at a government agency, I have helped patients with a diverse array of both severe and chronic problems to include depression, anxiety, addiction, insomnia, suicidal ideation, self-directed violence, chronic pain, marital conflict, parenting difficulties, and diverse traumas to include sexual and military traumas. My ideal client is one who is willing to have a guided conversation, is receptive to feedback, and who completes between-session work. Most of my clients have a goal to decrease depression and anxiety and improve mood.
Having worked in the mental health field for 9+ years and presently as a Senior Social Worker at a government agency, I have helped patients with a diverse array of both severe and chronic problems to include depression, anxiety, addiction, insomnia, suicidal ideation, self-directed violence, chronic pain, marital conflict, parenting difficulties, and diverse traumas to include sexual and military traumas. My ideal client is one who is willing to have a guided conversation, is receptive to feedback, and who completes between-session work. Most of my clients have a goal to decrease depression and anxiety and improve mood.
Andria J Jennings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85741 (Online Only)
Whether you are experiencing a problem that needs immediate attention, or you are finally ready to confront a long-standing issue, finding the right provider is the next important step. I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues and parenting, as well as adolescence/ phase of life issues, blended families and other change of life/adjustment issues. My goal for the therapeutic partnership is to help clients enhance their strengths and develop new skills to overcome obstacles to their emotional health and achieve their full potential.
Whether you are experiencing a problem that needs immediate attention, or you are finally ready to confront a long-standing issue, finding the right provider is the next important step. I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues and parenting, as well as adolescence/ phase of life issues, blended families and other change of life/adjustment issues. My goal for the therapeutic partnership is to help clients enhance their strengths and develop new skills to overcome obstacles to their emotional health and achieve their full potential.
I also specialize in the treatment of ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD, emotional regulation, and substance use among other challenges.
My approach to therapy is to listen with a warm and empathic ear so that you can feel heard and begin to heal. I believe you have it within you to grow and change, and my role is to guide therapy and encourage you along the way. I will provide you with feedback and insight and consider myself to be a partner in your healing journey.
I also specialize in the treatment of ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD, emotional regulation, and substance use among other challenges.
My approach to therapy is to listen with a warm and empathic ear so that you can feel heard and begin to heal. I believe you have it within you to grow and change, and my role is to guide therapy and encourage you along the way. I will provide you with feedback and insight and consider myself to be a partner in your healing journey.
Lorraine Myro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85716
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with adults, seniors and family units in the outpatient and community setting. Specialties include treating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and brain injury. My approach is comprehensive, individualized, and always optimistic. Treatment is trauma-informed with a strengths-based perspective. I look at how early childhood experiences and family systems shape who the client is today and effectively facilitate understanding and skill development in a manner that allows each client to develop confidence and esteem.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with adults, seniors and family units in the outpatient and community setting. Specialties include treating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and brain injury. My approach is comprehensive, individualized, and always optimistic. Treatment is trauma-informed with a strengths-based perspective. I look at how early childhood experiences and family systems shape who the client is today and effectively facilitate understanding and skill development in a manner that allows each client to develop confidence and esteem.
Marissa Watkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85716 (Online Only)
Hello! I’m Marissa - a Tucson native, mom/stepmom, and aspiring plant parent. I’m also an experienced and skilled therapist who specializes in helping others heal from trauma, process loss, and manage depression and anxiety. Additionally, my work with clients has included supporting parents whose child has a life limiting illness and parents coping with the loss of a child. I approach sessions with warmth and curiosity and seek to create a space in which clients feel safe being their authentic selves.
Hello! I’m Marissa - a Tucson native, mom/stepmom, and aspiring plant parent. I’m also an experienced and skilled therapist who specializes in helping others heal from trauma, process loss, and manage depression and anxiety. Additionally, my work with clients has included supporting parents whose child has a life limiting illness and parents coping with the loss of a child. I approach sessions with warmth and curiosity and seek to create a space in which clients feel safe being their authentic selves.
Laurel Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85716 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I provide compassionate and non-judgemental therapy for teens and adults. I take a neuroscience-informed approach to therapy in order to best treat trauma, depression, anxiety, and other issues which live in the body. Using a neuroscience-informed approach allows me to help you understand what you're experiencing and provide you with the skills and tools to address your concerns. My clients can expect to feel safe, respected and take an active role in their treatment.
I provide compassionate and non-judgemental therapy for teens and adults. I take a neuroscience-informed approach to therapy in order to best treat trauma, depression, anxiety, and other issues which live in the body. Using a neuroscience-informed approach allows me to help you understand what you're experiencing and provide you with the skills and tools to address your concerns. My clients can expect to feel safe, respected and take an active role in their treatment.
In addition to Person-Centered Therapy, working with clients who experienced trauma and developed symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety led me to the path of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Taking new patients 14 years and older. Virtual appointments available. The hardest step in the journey to self-care is asking for help. Every individual is different in how they process emotions and difficult experiences. Together, we will focus on a person-centered approach that builds on your strengths and identifies the barriers. We will develop skills that allow you to be present, while acknowledging the past and building your future. We will use a broad array of therapy methods that fits your individual needs and goals.
In addition to Person-Centered Therapy, working with clients who experienced trauma and developed symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety led me to the path of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Taking new patients 14 years and older. Virtual appointments available. The hardest step in the journey to self-care is asking for help. Every individual is different in how they process emotions and difficult experiences. Together, we will focus on a person-centered approach that builds on your strengths and identifies the barriers. We will develop skills that allow you to be present, while acknowledging the past and building your future. We will use a broad array of therapy methods that fits your individual needs and goals.
I take a client-centered approach to therapy, with extensive training in Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety (including panic), Depression, and Later Life issues.
Is life feeling like a constant struggle for you? Navigating relationships, work, family, going through a tough transition? Any one of these can take so much out of any of us, leaving us confused, anxious, depressed, lacking direction. At some point, we are all faced with situations so challenging that we just need help to move through it. Having a safe person to truly listen, offer new perspectives, open new possibilities and/or help with solutions is so powerful. I became a therapist to serve specifically for these reasons and I believe that this kind of help, at a vulnerable time in life, can make all the difference in the world.
I take a client-centered approach to therapy, with extensive training in Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety (including panic), Depression, and Later Life issues.
Is life feeling like a constant struggle for you? Navigating relationships, work, family, going through a tough transition? Any one of these can take so much out of any of us, leaving us confused, anxious, depressed, lacking direction. At some point, we are all faced with situations so challenging that we just need help to move through it. Having a safe person to truly listen, offer new perspectives, open new possibilities and/or help with solutions is so powerful. I became a therapist to serve specifically for these reasons and I believe that this kind of help, at a vulnerable time in life, can make all the difference in the world.
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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.