Depression Therapists in Bonita, CA
I specialize in providing personalized treatment plans for families with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, parent-child conflict, marital relationships and working with blended families.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am Bilingual in English and Spanish. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology in 2002. I have worked in various settings for over 25 years, working with Children and Families. I have worked in a crisis house providing crisis interventions to families on an outpatient basis. I have experience working with school counselors and psychologist to help students.
I specialize in providing personalized treatment plans for families with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, parent-child conflict, marital relationships and working with blended families.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am Bilingual in English and Spanish. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology in 2002. I have worked in various settings for over 25 years, working with Children and Families. I have worked in a crisis house providing crisis interventions to families on an outpatient basis. I have experience working with school counselors and psychologist to help students.
Elsa Alanis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bonita, CA 91902
Waitlist for new clients
To give you the tools to resolve your life challenges/problems is one of my goals. I can help you to find and expand your internal resources, and to create the lasting, positive changes that you are looking for. I provide a supportive, nurturing environment for your safety and comfort. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma and more. I love working with adolescents to help them resolve issues and make the right choices. For couples, we work to create a safe space, good communication, problem solving, balance, love and intimacy. I have ample experience working with spiritual issues upon request.
To give you the tools to resolve your life challenges/problems is one of my goals. I can help you to find and expand your internal resources, and to create the lasting, positive changes that you are looking for. I provide a supportive, nurturing environment for your safety and comfort. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma and more. I love working with adolescents to help them resolve issues and make the right choices. For couples, we work to create a safe space, good communication, problem solving, balance, love and intimacy. I have ample experience working with spiritual issues upon request.
My training and experience include treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and improving relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or sad? Perhaps you’ve experienced an event that you haven’t been able to forget and it’s preventing you from moving on? Are you not feeling fulfilled with your everyday life even though nothing really bad is going on? You’re not alone and you can begin to experience relief. I have over 10 years in the field and can help you find practical solutions to everyday issues with skills that you’ll be able to utilize in a various environments. Finding a therapist can be very difficult and I understand that challenge. Contact me to see if we are a good fit. I look forward to connecting with you soon.
My training and experience include treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and improving relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or sad? Perhaps you’ve experienced an event that you haven’t been able to forget and it’s preventing you from moving on? Are you not feeling fulfilled with your everyday life even though nothing really bad is going on? You’re not alone and you can begin to experience relief. I have over 10 years in the field and can help you find practical solutions to everyday issues with skills that you’ll be able to utilize in a various environments. Finding a therapist can be very difficult and I understand that challenge. Contact me to see if we are a good fit. I look forward to connecting with you soon.
Holly uses evidence-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address and relieve a wide range of symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Holly Bates, LCSW, is a board licensed clinical social worker, with a Bachelor degree in Psychology, a Masters in Social Work, and 12+ years of experience in outpatient therapy settings. Her work extends to individuals, couples, families, and teens. Her therapeutic work focuses on women's issues, trauma, anxiety, anger management, depression and mood disorders, grief and loss, relationship concerns, attachment difficulties, self esteem challenges, life transitions, and adjustment stressors. Holly has led Intensive Outpatient Programs treating at risk teens.
Holly uses evidence-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address and relieve a wide range of symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Holly Bates, LCSW, is a board licensed clinical social worker, with a Bachelor degree in Psychology, a Masters in Social Work, and 12+ years of experience in outpatient therapy settings. Her work extends to individuals, couples, families, and teens. Her therapeutic work focuses on women's issues, trauma, anxiety, anger management, depression and mood disorders, grief and loss, relationship concerns, attachment difficulties, self esteem challenges, life transitions, and adjustment stressors. Holly has led Intensive Outpatient Programs treating at risk teens.
Alex Recepcion is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He earned his Associate Degree at the New Mexico Military Institute, Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of California, Riverside, and Master of Science degree at the University of Phoenix. Alex worked for one of the largest youth service organizations in the county. He also worked extensively with adults who struggle with substance addictions and co-occurring challenges including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.
Alex Recepcion is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He earned his Associate Degree at the New Mexico Military Institute, Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of California, Riverside, and Master of Science degree at the University of Phoenix. Alex worked for one of the largest youth service organizations in the county. He also worked extensively with adults who struggle with substance addictions and co-occurring challenges including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.
She has worked with children, teens and adults coping with anxiety, depression, change of life situations (having a child, getting married), parent-child conflict, parenting and child and teen behavioral issues.
Kristin O'Connor is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1999. She earned a Master's in Clinical Psychology from San Jose State University in 2003. In 2008 she became Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Kristin has worked both in the school and outpatient settings. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She specialized in working with Child Welfare Services helping to work on family reintegration, childhood trauma and with foster youth.
She has worked with children, teens and adults coping with anxiety, depression, change of life situations (having a child, getting married), parent-child conflict, parenting and child and teen behavioral issues.
Kristin O'Connor is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1999. She earned a Master's in Clinical Psychology from San Jose State University in 2003. In 2008 she became Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Kristin has worked both in the school and outpatient settings. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She specialized in working with Child Welfare Services helping to work on family reintegration, childhood trauma and with foster youth.
All of us need mental health support in varying ways-in order to better ourselves, better our lives. It can range from a word of encouragement to needing special mental health services. Wherever you are in your journey, I applaud you for taking the courage to reach out for mental health services. For more than 13 years, I have been providing mental health services to people with severe and persistent mental health needs, such as severe depression, anxiety, panic attacks, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and substance addictions. I feel blessed that they gave me the opportunity to walk with them when they feel vulnerable
All of us need mental health support in varying ways-in order to better ourselves, better our lives. It can range from a word of encouragement to needing special mental health services. Wherever you are in your journey, I applaud you for taking the courage to reach out for mental health services. For more than 13 years, I have been providing mental health services to people with severe and persistent mental health needs, such as severe depression, anxiety, panic attacks, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and substance addictions. I feel blessed that they gave me the opportunity to walk with them when they feel vulnerable
Angelica Fuentes is a Licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University in 2006 and her Master's Degree in 2014 from the University of Phoenix. Angelica works with adolescents and adult individuals. Angelica has experience working with sexually abusive/reactive teens, trauma, generalized anxiety, depression, and anger. Angelica uses approaches of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered, and Trauma-Focused.
Angelica Fuentes is a Licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University in 2006 and her Master's Degree in 2014 from the University of Phoenix. Angelica works with adolescents and adult individuals. Angelica has experience working with sexually abusive/reactive teens, trauma, generalized anxiety, depression, and anger. Angelica uses approaches of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered, and Trauma-Focused.
Jan has been a licensed MFT for 36 years. She has spent many years working with people dealing with end of life issues. She spent 23 years working with chronic mental illness and addictions. MFTs are relationship experts including relationships with yourself. She works with people who are experiencing depression, anxiety and life changes.
Jan has been a licensed MFT for 36 years. She has spent many years working with people dealing with end of life issues. She spent 23 years working with chronic mental illness and addictions. MFTs are relationship experts including relationships with yourself. She works with people who are experiencing depression, anxiety and life changes.
William works with individuals who struggle with depression and mood disorders, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, or who find themselves needing extra support.
William E. Claude is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2007. He has a Master of Social Work from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Art Social Work from California State University Sacramento. William’s therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, Valued based treatment, Strength Based approach, Motivational Interviewing, and a person-centered framework. These techniques are tailored to help his clients reach specific needs with the aim of developing greater awareness and self-acceptance.
William works with individuals who struggle with depression and mood disorders, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, or who find themselves needing extra support.
William E. Claude is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2007. He has a Master of Social Work from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Art Social Work from California State University Sacramento. William’s therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, Valued based treatment, Strength Based approach, Motivational Interviewing, and a person-centered framework. These techniques are tailored to help his clients reach specific needs with the aim of developing greater awareness and self-acceptance.
Areas of specialization include ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, ODD, OCD, Trauma/Abuse.
Bianca is a therapist for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
Areas of specialization include ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, ODD, OCD, Trauma/Abuse.
Bianca is a therapist for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
Olivia Rosillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bonita, CA 91902 (Online Only)
I specialize in anxiety, sleep problems, social media, attachment, peer attachment, depression, academic problems, abuse, trauma, conflict in relationships.
Ansiedad, depresion, vacio interno; son respuestas emocionales al desapego familar. Familias multicuturales en proceso de adaptacion, se ven expuestas a estas emociones y a las conductas sintomáticas que les corresponden. Apoyo a mis clientes en la búsqueda de sus fuerzas internas hacia la salud y la felicidad. Anxiety, depression, internal emptiness, are emotional responses to family detachment. Multicultural families in the process of assimilating to mainestream culture, are exposed to these emotions and consequently to their symptoms. My therapeutic strategy involves supporting clients as they find their own sources of strength
I specialize in anxiety, sleep problems, social media, attachment, peer attachment, depression, academic problems, abuse, trauma, conflict in relationships.
Ansiedad, depresion, vacio interno; son respuestas emocionales al desapego familar. Familias multicuturales en proceso de adaptacion, se ven expuestas a estas emociones y a las conductas sintomáticas que les corresponden. Apoyo a mis clientes en la búsqueda de sus fuerzas internas hacia la salud y la felicidad. Anxiety, depression, internal emptiness, are emotional responses to family detachment. Multicultural families in the process of assimilating to mainestream culture, are exposed to these emotions and consequently to their symptoms. My therapeutic strategy involves supporting clients as they find their own sources of strength
I enjoy working with individuals, in particular, females and young adults. Some of the issues I work most effectively with include anxiety, mild depression, adjustment disorders, stress management and personal growth. My clinical and life experience contribute to my effectiveness in these areas.
I enjoy working with individuals, in particular, females and young adults. Some of the issues I work most effectively with include anxiety, mild depression, adjustment disorders, stress management and personal growth. My clinical and life experience contribute to my effectiveness in these areas.
Deciding to come to therapy can be a difficult decision. To enter a successful therapeutic relationship you have to find the right therapist for you. I offer you a safe, caring, and nurturing environment. I was born and raised in Mexico, and greatly embrace my bi-cultural experience. Throughout my years of practice, I have helped people with a wide variety of psychological and relationship problems environment to create positive changes in your life.
Deciding to come to therapy can be a difficult decision. To enter a successful therapeutic relationship you have to find the right therapist for you. I offer you a safe, caring, and nurturing environment. I was born and raised in Mexico, and greatly embrace my bi-cultural experience. Throughout my years of practice, I have helped people with a wide variety of psychological and relationship problems environment to create positive changes in your life.
My work ethic and devotion to mental health enables me to provide a nurturing environment for clients to self-explore. My goal is to do excellent work and demonstrate great sensitivity in working with culturally diverse clients, as well as, with a broad range of mental health populations. My therapeutic experience includes individuals, couples, families, children, and groups. My pursuit of personal and vocational goals always has at its center, an appreciation for family, community, clients, and colleagues.
My work ethic and devotion to mental health enables me to provide a nurturing environment for clients to self-explore. My goal is to do excellent work and demonstrate great sensitivity in working with culturally diverse clients, as well as, with a broad range of mental health populations. My therapeutic experience includes individuals, couples, families, children, and groups. My pursuit of personal and vocational goals always has at its center, an appreciation for family, community, clients, and colleagues.
Janeen Reid is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Janeen earned her Master's degree in 2003 in Clinical Psychology and became licensed in 2010. She has years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults. She treats patients starting at age 3 up to 65+. Her psychotherapy work includes play therapy, individual, couples and family therapy. Janeen draws from a variety of treatment approaches and believes in Christian Counseling to address and heal therapeutic concerns, individual problems and broken relationships with a spiritual, faith-based approach.
Janeen Reid is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Janeen earned her Master's degree in 2003 in Clinical Psychology and became licensed in 2010. She has years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults. She treats patients starting at age 3 up to 65+. Her psychotherapy work includes play therapy, individual, couples and family therapy. Janeen draws from a variety of treatment approaches and believes in Christian Counseling to address and heal therapeutic concerns, individual problems and broken relationships with a spiritual, faith-based approach.
Brenda Duarte has provided supportive therapy services to clients across the life cycle for the last 10 years. Brenda believes in a diverse and comprehensive approach to healing with a special emphasis on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-focused, Narrative, and Person-Centered Therapy models. Brenda attended college at UCLA and completed her Master’s in Psychology with an emphasis in MFT at Alliant International University San Diego. Brenda is bilingual and can provide therapy in Spanish.
Brenda Duarte has provided supportive therapy services to clients across the life cycle for the last 10 years. Brenda believes in a diverse and comprehensive approach to healing with a special emphasis on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-focused, Narrative, and Person-Centered Therapy models. Brenda attended college at UCLA and completed her Master’s in Psychology with an emphasis in MFT at Alliant International University San Diego. Brenda is bilingual and can provide therapy in Spanish.
If you’re struggling with behavioral, alcohol, or substance addictions, the journey can feel overwhelming and isolating. These challenges can lead to a deep sense of frustration, guilt, or even hopelessness as you try to reclaim control over your life. Understanding that the path to recovery is not linear, my focus is on providing a structured and compassionate space where we can explore these issues together. Through a program designed to address your unique needs, I aim to guide you toward lasting transformation.
If you’re struggling with behavioral, alcohol, or substance addictions, the journey can feel overwhelming and isolating. These challenges can lead to a deep sense of frustration, guilt, or even hopelessness as you try to reclaim control over your life. Understanding that the path to recovery is not linear, my focus is on providing a structured and compassionate space where we can explore these issues together. Through a program designed to address your unique needs, I aim to guide you toward lasting transformation.
You've been through some really difficult and painful experiences in your life. There’s this unspoken pressure to “get over it" and "move on" because it's in the past. You say to yourself, “why can’t I just feel better already? What’s wrong with me?” You feel like no one cares about you or understands what you’re going through. Sometimes you can’t stop the tears from streaming down your face. You may even feel overwhelmed by anxiety - even to the point of having a panic attack. It can come out of nowhere and you don’t understand what brought it on or how to make yourself feel better. You just want to feel better.
You've been through some really difficult and painful experiences in your life. There’s this unspoken pressure to “get over it" and "move on" because it's in the past. You say to yourself, “why can’t I just feel better already? What’s wrong with me?” You feel like no one cares about you or understands what you’re going through. Sometimes you can’t stop the tears from streaming down your face. You may even feel overwhelmed by anxiety - even to the point of having a panic attack. It can come out of nowhere and you don’t understand what brought it on or how to make yourself feel better. You just want to feel better.
Irma Espiritu is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has several years of experience providing therapy to families, adults and children. Irma Espiritu's main training is in Family Systems (Bowen) Cognitive-Behaviorism; however, she is an eclectic therapist who also uses other theoretical modalities to fit a client's course of treatment and needs. She has worked in substance abuse programs as a therapist and clinical supervisor. Her work experience is extensive from working with children with attachment issues to adults who struggle with co-occurring disorders.
Irma Espiritu is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has several years of experience providing therapy to families, adults and children. Irma Espiritu's main training is in Family Systems (Bowen) Cognitive-Behaviorism; however, she is an eclectic therapist who also uses other theoretical modalities to fit a client's course of treatment and needs. She has worked in substance abuse programs as a therapist and clinical supervisor. Her work experience is extensive from working with children with attachment issues to adults who struggle with co-occurring disorders.
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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.