Depression Therapists in Wittmann, AZ
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Clients that are experiencing PTSD, anxiety, or depression could benefit from learning new coping skills and processing their trauma. Some examples of goals that previous clients have made are: decrease in symptoms, increase in self-awareness, and learning to enjoy life.
Clients that are experiencing PTSD, anxiety, or depression could benefit from learning new coping skills and processing their trauma. Some examples of goals that previous clients have made are: decrease in symptoms, increase in self-awareness, and learning to enjoy life.
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Rachel Minton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wittmann, AZ 85361
People come into counseling for many reasons. You may be overcome with insecurity, paralyzed with anxiety, or chronically depressed. Perhaps your relationships are a mess, your life feels out of control. You cut yourself to feel something other than emptiness, you drink to numb your pain. Life doesn't have to be this hard. There is hope and you can heal. You already have everything inside of you that you need in order to heal but somehow you have lost track of this truth. Life has led you away from your innate ability to heal. Counseling can help you reconnect with this ability and restore balance and peace to your life.
People come into counseling for many reasons. You may be overcome with insecurity, paralyzed with anxiety, or chronically depressed. Perhaps your relationships are a mess, your life feels out of control. You cut yourself to feel something other than emptiness, you drink to numb your pain. Life doesn't have to be this hard. There is hope and you can heal. You already have everything inside of you that you need in order to heal but somehow you have lost track of this truth. Life has led you away from your innate ability to heal. Counseling can help you reconnect with this ability and restore balance and peace to your life.
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Pat Medford
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LPC, LISAC
Not Verified Not Verified
2 Endorsed
Wittmann, AZ 85361
Seeking counseling services is not always easy. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment to assist in the process of psychotherapy. If you need help with psychological trauma of any kind, unresolved grief, PTSD; combat or other related, sexual trauma of any kind, alcohol or drug abuse or need after care services, please call for an appointment. The best results are always achieved when treated sooner rather than later. I also provide DMV and court mandated testing for drivers license reinstatement.
Seeking counseling services is not always easy. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment to assist in the process of psychotherapy. If you need help with psychological trauma of any kind, unresolved grief, PTSD; combat or other related, sexual trauma of any kind, alcohol or drug abuse or need after care services, please call for an appointment. The best results are always achieved when treated sooner rather than later. I also provide DMV and court mandated testing for drivers license reinstatement.
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Irena Raagas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85374 (Online Only)
I specialize in Trauma therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and grief.
My approach in therapy is to meet you where you are at and to ensure that you feel heard. You will be in a judgment free space where we will collaborate to help you reach your recovery goals. Are you self-critical of yourself? Are you experiencing Anxiety and Depression and can't seem to get out of your slump? Have you been reluctant to seek therapy in the past for various reasons? Therapy is a collaboration, a way to process your thoughts and emotions with my guidance. We will go over your goals and monitor your progress. I offer a warm, trusting environment where the focus will be you.
I specialize in Trauma therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and grief.
My approach in therapy is to meet you where you are at and to ensure that you feel heard. You will be in a judgment free space where we will collaborate to help you reach your recovery goals. Are you self-critical of yourself? Are you experiencing Anxiety and Depression and can't seem to get out of your slump? Have you been reluctant to seek therapy in the past for various reasons? Therapy is a collaboration, a way to process your thoughts and emotions with my guidance. We will go over your goals and monitor your progress. I offer a warm, trusting environment where the focus will be you.
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I specialize in the following areas of concern: women's issues, self-esteem/self-worth, loss and grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions, caregiver and other life stressors, major health changes, aging and retirement.
I am a licensed therapist with over 35 years providing therapy in a variety of settings. My practice is presently limited to meeting with adult females. Everyone struggles at one time or another with life challenges and changes. My belief is that each person has strengths and qualities that enable them to cope with difficult situations. My focus is aimed at helping build on those strengths, identify solutions and encourage clients to make changes with the goal of a healthy and contented life.
I specialize in the following areas of concern: women's issues, self-esteem/self-worth, loss and grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions, caregiver and other life stressors, major health changes, aging and retirement.
I am a licensed therapist with over 35 years providing therapy in a variety of settings. My practice is presently limited to meeting with adult females. Everyone struggles at one time or another with life challenges and changes. My belief is that each person has strengths and qualities that enable them to cope with difficult situations. My focus is aimed at helping build on those strengths, identify solutions and encourage clients to make changes with the goal of a healthy and contented life.
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.
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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.
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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.
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I am an english speaking licensed clinical social worker in the state of Arizona and Texas providing telehealth only sessions at this time. I currently work with individuals that are suffering from depression and anxiety, mood disorders. I currently offer both in person and online sessions. Trusting someone to share your most intimate thoughts and feelings can be a scary process. I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space in which you can explore different areas of your life ad relationships in order
I am an english speaking licensed clinical social worker in the state of Arizona and Texas providing telehealth only sessions at this time. I currently work with individuals that are suffering from depression and anxiety, mood disorders. I currently offer both in person and online sessions. Trusting someone to share your most intimate thoughts and feelings can be a scary process. I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space in which you can explore different areas of your life ad relationships in order
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From my overall training and experience, I now work with clients who struggle with anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, drug and alcohol issues, adjustment disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, marriage and family communication issues and conflict, and grief and loss.
I am committed to helping clients to work through life's challenges and offer an empathetic, collaborative relationship to my clients. I completed my bachelor of science in microbiology from California State University, Long Beach and later my master of arts in marriage and family therapy from Hope International University. I have worked with a variety of populations, including community mental health outpatient for adults, children, and families, residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation for adults, and field-based mental health for children and teenagers with trauma.
From my overall training and experience, I now work with clients who struggle with anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, drug and alcohol issues, adjustment disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, marriage and family communication issues and conflict, and grief and loss.
I am committed to helping clients to work through life's challenges and offer an empathetic, collaborative relationship to my clients. I completed my bachelor of science in microbiology from California State University, Long Beach and later my master of arts in marriage and family therapy from Hope International University. I have worked with a variety of populations, including community mental health outpatient for adults, children, and families, residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation for adults, and field-based mental health for children and teenagers with trauma.
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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
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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.
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Andreea Leka
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surprise, AZ 85374
I consider it a privilege to walk through difficult seasons with my clients, whether that looks like depression, anxiety, or a mixture of feelings you cannot make sense of.
As a therapist, my greatest joy is to watch my clients complete treatment feeling empowered, resourced, confident, valued, free and whole. Often, healing is not a single event but a continuum that takes intentional time and space. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that we are mind, body and spirit and as we address each part of ourselves, we can strive to become our most authentic self. I am passionate about working with clients who have experienced different forms of trauma (physical, emotional, psychological, etc.).
I consider it a privilege to walk through difficult seasons with my clients, whether that looks like depression, anxiety, or a mixture of feelings you cannot make sense of.
As a therapist, my greatest joy is to watch my clients complete treatment feeling empowered, resourced, confident, valued, free and whole. Often, healing is not a single event but a continuum that takes intentional time and space. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that we are mind, body and spirit and as we address each part of ourselves, we can strive to become our most authentic self. I am passionate about working with clients who have experienced different forms of trauma (physical, emotional, psychological, etc.).
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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
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My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, men's issues, parenthood, work stress, relationship conflict, compassion fatigue/burnout, life transitions, and grief/loss.
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed in balancing your career and family life? Are you a new dad dealing with stressors of parenthood? Are you feeling anxious or stressed about a new change (e.g., leaving home for college, adjusting to married life, making a career change, becoming a father, or starting retirement)? Are you wanting to be more present and engaged with the people you care about, or want to learn better ways to communicate your needs/feelings with others? My approach is to offer a warm, empathic experience while offering strategies to help improve your quality of life and reach your therapy goals.
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, men's issues, parenthood, work stress, relationship conflict, compassion fatigue/burnout, life transitions, and grief/loss.
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed in balancing your career and family life? Are you a new dad dealing with stressors of parenthood? Are you feeling anxious or stressed about a new change (e.g., leaving home for college, adjusting to married life, making a career change, becoming a father, or starting retirement)? Are you wanting to be more present and engaged with the people you care about, or want to learn better ways to communicate your needs/feelings with others? My approach is to offer a warm, empathic experience while offering strategies to help improve your quality of life and reach your therapy goals.
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I have a breadth and depth of experience working with people, especially dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and loss. I believe in an approach based on client strengths and resiliency. The therapeutic process is constructed to develop effective coping techniques and strategies. This framework supports the clients in learning how to create a foundation and skills toolbox to meet the challenges of life today and the future. My specialty is strengths-based, solution-focused therapy for men and women. I am experienced in the Addictions Recovery field in residential settings for men and women.
I have a breadth and depth of experience working with people, especially dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and loss. I believe in an approach based on client strengths and resiliency. The therapeutic process is constructed to develop effective coping techniques and strategies. This framework supports the clients in learning how to create a foundation and skills toolbox to meet the challenges of life today and the future. My specialty is strengths-based, solution-focused therapy for men and women. I am experienced in the Addictions Recovery field in residential settings for men and women.
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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
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I counsel adults, couples, teens,& children to address a wide range of challenges: depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, and parenting.
I invite you to interview me at No Charge by phone. As a WA licensed mental health counselor/AZ licensed professional counselor (master's degree in counseling) I respect clients regardless of their life challenges and recognize them as the one in charge of the counseling. All individuals will have emotional issues at one time or another. I believe those who seek counseling exemplify traits of personal courage & strength. I employ a variety of therapeutic techniques from the cognitive-behavioral & psychoanalytic approaches & address codependency & addiction.
I counsel adults, couples, teens,& children to address a wide range of challenges: depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, and parenting.
I invite you to interview me at No Charge by phone. As a WA licensed mental health counselor/AZ licensed professional counselor (master's degree in counseling) I respect clients regardless of their life challenges and recognize them as the one in charge of the counseling. All individuals will have emotional issues at one time or another. I believe those who seek counseling exemplify traits of personal courage & strength. I employ a variety of therapeutic techniques from the cognitive-behavioral & psychoanalytic approaches & address codependency & addiction.
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Grace for the Journey Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Surprise, AZ 85374
Waitlist for new clients
We are all on a journey of some sort, whether it is one of healing, new beginnings, pleasure, or life transition. Sometimes we encounter storms and obstacles that shake us and may make us feel as if we are lost or maybe incapable of overcoming the storm. These storms may be recognized as anxiety, depression, loss of a loved one, job or home. Creating therapeutic trust and emotional safety are two of my greatest strengths in my practice. We will work with you to create an environment in which you can discover your own truth and authentic self, and increase your capacity to make healthy life choices and find fulfilling relationships.
We are all on a journey of some sort, whether it is one of healing, new beginnings, pleasure, or life transition. Sometimes we encounter storms and obstacles that shake us and may make us feel as if we are lost or maybe incapable of overcoming the storm. These storms may be recognized as anxiety, depression, loss of a loved one, job or home. Creating therapeutic trust and emotional safety are two of my greatest strengths in my practice. We will work with you to create an environment in which you can discover your own truth and authentic self, and increase your capacity to make healthy life choices and find fulfilling relationships.
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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.
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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.