Depression Therapists in Claremont, CA
Jacqueline specializes in Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Marriage Counseling, CatholicChristian Counseling, Infertility, Miscarriages, PerinatalPostpartum Depression, Relationship Issues, Sexual/Intimacy Issues, Trauma, Anger Management, SelfEsteem/Growth and Early Child Treatment/Diagnosing ages 03.
Jacqueline Moncada is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2004. She received a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Biology from Cal State University Dominguez Hills and a Doctoral in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International. Jacqueline offers a holistic perspective that encompass the whole person and utilizing many theoretical orientations to fit the client's needs and stage of life.
Jacqueline specializes in Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Marriage Counseling, CatholicChristian Counseling, Infertility, Miscarriages, PerinatalPostpartum Depression, Relationship Issues, Sexual/Intimacy Issues, Trauma, Anger Management, SelfEsteem/Growth and Early Child Treatment/Diagnosing ages 03.
Jacqueline Moncada is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2004. She received a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Biology from Cal State University Dominguez Hills and a Doctoral in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International. Jacqueline offers a holistic perspective that encompass the whole person and utilizing many theoretical orientations to fit the client's needs and stage of life.
I work with individuals, couples and groups with a wide range of clinical issues including depression, insomnia, anxiety and stress, relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, medical health issues (adjustment to and management of chronic diagnoses, infertility, pain, prenatal and postnatal health, bariatric assessment, business & workplace concerns), and life transitions (marriage, college, retirement, parenthood etc.
I work at ARC Counseling and Wellness both online and in person. I utilize treatment approaches based upon the unique needs of each client while considering the scientific efficacy of each therapeutic intervention. My experience and training have made me sensitive to the fact that no two clients are the same and thus I approach treatment with consideration of each client's values, cultural identity, religious or spiritual beliefs, strengths, and life experiences. I endeavor to provide a supportive therapeutic environment in which clients may become empowered and move towards a greater quality of life.
I work with individuals, couples and groups with a wide range of clinical issues including depression, insomnia, anxiety and stress, relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, medical health issues (adjustment to and management of chronic diagnoses, infertility, pain, prenatal and postnatal health, bariatric assessment, business & workplace concerns), and life transitions (marriage, college, retirement, parenthood etc.
I work at ARC Counseling and Wellness both online and in person. I utilize treatment approaches based upon the unique needs of each client while considering the scientific efficacy of each therapeutic intervention. My experience and training have made me sensitive to the fact that no two clients are the same and thus I approach treatment with consideration of each client's values, cultural identity, religious or spiritual beliefs, strengths, and life experiences. I endeavor to provide a supportive therapeutic environment in which clients may become empowered and move towards a greater quality of life.
I combine a variety of techniques and theories to find what is most helpful to each client on issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief and loss, relational/marital issues, as well as faith related issues.
My belief is that we are happiest when we are mentally, spiritually, and physically balanced. Sometimes things happen that disrupt this balance, and impact our ability to lead a fulfilling life. My goal is to partner with people to discover balance, as well as provide hope and healing to those who are hurting. I know it can be uncomfortable thinking about going to counseling, and many wait until things seem hopeless. I believe that there is always hope, and with the right tools and support, you can move forward and begin enjoying life to the fullest.
I combine a variety of techniques and theories to find what is most helpful to each client on issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief and loss, relational/marital issues, as well as faith related issues.
My belief is that we are happiest when we are mentally, spiritually, and physically balanced. Sometimes things happen that disrupt this balance, and impact our ability to lead a fulfilling life. My goal is to partner with people to discover balance, as well as provide hope and healing to those who are hurting. I know it can be uncomfortable thinking about going to counseling, and many wait until things seem hopeless. I believe that there is always hope, and with the right tools and support, you can move forward and begin enjoying life to the fullest.
Michele Bourbonnais
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
With this approach I have learned how to support individuals struggling with complex trauma, eating disorders, body image issues, self worth struggles, depression, and anxiety.
˜Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen. ' - Brené Brown. Taking the step to either start or continue therapy takes courage and vulnerability. I recognize this and strive to meet the people I support with compassion and empathy. I work alongside you to help you explore your story, develop insight into the barriers that led to unhealthy coping/cycles with yourself and relationships with others. I do this through various therapeutic modalities (ACT, EFT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, psychodynamic) that will help you explore your thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and connect to the choices impacting your behaviors.
With this approach I have learned how to support individuals struggling with complex trauma, eating disorders, body image issues, self worth struggles, depression, and anxiety.
˜Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen. ' - Brené Brown. Taking the step to either start or continue therapy takes courage and vulnerability. I recognize this and strive to meet the people I support with compassion and empathy. I work alongside you to help you explore your story, develop insight into the barriers that led to unhealthy coping/cycles with yourself and relationships with others. I do this through various therapeutic modalities (ACT, EFT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, psychodynamic) that will help you explore your thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and connect to the choices impacting your behaviors.
Emmanuel Torres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals dealing with: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Men’s issues, Self-esteem, Sport performance issues, Life transitions, Grief/loss and stressors in the work field.
Welcome to my page and congratulations on taking the next step. As we all know, life brings us different experiences and stressors. Such stressors can affect how we function at work, school, within our relationships and within our selves. Allow me to work with you during this time of difficulty. My therapeutic style is tailored to the individual and their strengths while using the following approaches: strength based, solution focus, and mindfulness. I truly believe that with the right coaching, processing and guidance, we are able to overcome many of our life stressors.
I specialize in working with individuals dealing with: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Men’s issues, Self-esteem, Sport performance issues, Life transitions, Grief/loss and stressors in the work field.
Welcome to my page and congratulations on taking the next step. As we all know, life brings us different experiences and stressors. Such stressors can affect how we function at work, school, within our relationships and within our selves. Allow me to work with you during this time of difficulty. My therapeutic style is tailored to the individual and their strengths while using the following approaches: strength based, solution focus, and mindfulness. I truly believe that with the right coaching, processing and guidance, we are able to overcome many of our life stressors.
Are you encountering some major life changes? Perhaps there are changes happening within your family, such as the birth of a child or you are grieving a loss. Perhaps you are making moves in your career, such as moving toward retirement. Are you trying to figure out the next steps in your life? You may feel shifts in your identity as you encounter these life changes. These changes in life come with a variety of emotions that can be confusing. My goal is to help you process through these experiences and find peace and enjoyment. Along with life transitions, I also work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and grief.
Are you encountering some major life changes? Perhaps there are changes happening within your family, such as the birth of a child or you are grieving a loss. Perhaps you are making moves in your career, such as moving toward retirement. Are you trying to figure out the next steps in your life? You may feel shifts in your identity as you encounter these life changes. These changes in life come with a variety of emotions that can be confusing. My goal is to help you process through these experiences and find peace and enjoyment. Along with life transitions, I also work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and grief.
I have worked extensively with anxiety, depression, and cross cultural issues.
I believe that the function of therapy is to empower the individual to work though issues and develop their own solutions. I focus on what the client thinks, feels, and does and how the client can change their behaviors, thoughts and feelings and create a better reality. I am skilled, direct, honest and caring. I have extensive experience with a variety of disorders. I have the ability to establish rapport with clients from different backgrounds, to elucidate issues, and to develop workable solutions. I emphasize self-monitoring, homework, and the client's responsibility for creating change.
I have worked extensively with anxiety, depression, and cross cultural issues.
I believe that the function of therapy is to empower the individual to work though issues and develop their own solutions. I focus on what the client thinks, feels, and does and how the client can change their behaviors, thoughts and feelings and create a better reality. I am skilled, direct, honest and caring. I have extensive experience with a variety of disorders. I have the ability to establish rapport with clients from different backgrounds, to elucidate issues, and to develop workable solutions. I emphasize self-monitoring, homework, and the client's responsibility for creating change.
I enjoy working with a variety of issues, however my specialty areas include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image and immigration issues.
It can be painful to struggle with issues and wish that they might somehow disappear. I understand how these issues can sometimes make you feel your life is stuck and that they can prevent you from living or enjoying your life more fully. I also know how difficult it can be to seek help or talk about these issues. This is why it is my approach to get to know each client and find an individualized and unique path to addressing the issues that are preventing them from creating a greater sense of well-being and happiness.
I enjoy working with a variety of issues, however my specialty areas include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image and immigration issues.
It can be painful to struggle with issues and wish that they might somehow disappear. I understand how these issues can sometimes make you feel your life is stuck and that they can prevent you from living or enjoying your life more fully. I also know how difficult it can be to seek help or talk about these issues. This is why it is my approach to get to know each client and find an individualized and unique path to addressing the issues that are preventing them from creating a greater sense of well-being and happiness.
I struggled immensly with anxiety and depression for many years. In my teens and twenties I was in and out of emergency rooms because of panic attacks. In 1997 I started studying mindfulness meditation with Jon Kabat-Zinn and everything changed from that point forward. Once I learned how to have better control over my thoughts and emotions, anxiety and depression became much easier to deal with. I became a therapist and mindfulness teacher to help others gain the same skills.
I struggled immensly with anxiety and depression for many years. In my teens and twenties I was in and out of emergency rooms because of panic attacks. In 1997 I started studying mindfulness meditation with Jon Kabat-Zinn and everything changed from that point forward. Once I learned how to have better control over my thoughts and emotions, anxiety and depression became much easier to deal with. I became a therapist and mindfulness teacher to help others gain the same skills.
Specialties include relationships, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family issues, grief, step-parenting, marriage counseling, and child/adolescence challenges.
If you are looking for an experienced therapist, who will help you explore your options, gain new insights, and expand your horizons, please call me to set up an appointment. (909) 625-3990
Specialties include relationships, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family issues, grief, step-parenting, marriage counseling, and child/adolescence challenges.
If you are looking for an experienced therapist, who will help you explore your options, gain new insights, and expand your horizons, please call me to set up an appointment. (909) 625-3990
Have you been feeling confused, alone, anxious, unable to concentrate? Life happens to all of us and it is important to allow yourself the opportunity to get help. My speciality is to help my clients find their true potential and overcome their struggles. So, whether your struggle is anxiety, depression, past trauma, interpersonal relationships, cultural issues, family conflict, or woman issues, from any background or affiliation, I am committed to actively listen and empathize with you to collaboratively articulate the best treatment plan that will best meet your needs and healing.
Have you been feeling confused, alone, anxious, unable to concentrate? Life happens to all of us and it is important to allow yourself the opportunity to get help. My speciality is to help my clients find their true potential and overcome their struggles. So, whether your struggle is anxiety, depression, past trauma, interpersonal relationships, cultural issues, family conflict, or woman issues, from any background or affiliation, I am committed to actively listen and empathize with you to collaboratively articulate the best treatment plan that will best meet your needs and healing.
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I specialize in treating adults who are dealing with anxiety and depression, as well as those managing codependency and other relationship issues.
As a clinical psychologist, I work with clients towards meeting their personal goals and deepening their understanding of themselves. I have expertise in treating clients who are facing a particularly difficult time in their lives, including coping with health issues, changes in family dynamics, social challenges, grief, and navigating life transitions. As part of the Claremont community, I work frequently with college students as they manage increasing independence. I also have experience working with medical professionals on improving work life balance and stress management, having worked at Children's Hospital for several years.
I specialize in treating adults who are dealing with anxiety and depression, as well as those managing codependency and other relationship issues.
As a clinical psychologist, I work with clients towards meeting their personal goals and deepening their understanding of themselves. I have expertise in treating clients who are facing a particularly difficult time in their lives, including coping with health issues, changes in family dynamics, social challenges, grief, and navigating life transitions. As part of the Claremont community, I work frequently with college students as they manage increasing independence. I also have experience working with medical professionals on improving work life balance and stress management, having worked at Children's Hospital for several years.
Inrijaimelina Constancio
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Claremont, CA 91711
I specialize in various areas, including anxiety, depression, trauma, family dynamics, life/work/school stress, identity exploration, grief, and navigating life changes.
Working through traumatic experiences while achieving a sense of wholeness may be a difficult journey to undertake alone. It's not uncommon to experience a range of emotions including shame, depression, fear, grief, and anger. Together, we cultivate growth, integrating fragmented pieces and clarifying your experiences. With compassion as our guide, we navigate your journey with courage and resilience, nourishing exploration and revealing hidden truths. Together, we create a safe place to explore, heal, and embrace your authenticity without judgment or constraint.
I specialize in various areas, including anxiety, depression, trauma, family dynamics, life/work/school stress, identity exploration, grief, and navigating life changes.
Working through traumatic experiences while achieving a sense of wholeness may be a difficult journey to undertake alone. It's not uncommon to experience a range of emotions including shame, depression, fear, grief, and anger. Together, we cultivate growth, integrating fragmented pieces and clarifying your experiences. With compassion as our guide, we navigate your journey with courage and resilience, nourishing exploration and revealing hidden truths. Together, we create a safe place to explore, heal, and embrace your authenticity without judgment or constraint.
Sarina Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Claremont, CA 91711
Waitlist for new clients
I have helped my clients address an array of topics including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, identity, and family relationships.
We were all children once, and I believe the experiences of our childhoods have a lasting impact on the adults we become. Maybe you are the child of a parent who tried their best but did not have the resources to help you cope with challenging emotions. Maybe you are a parent trying to do things differently from your own upbringing. Maybe you are a part of a larger cycle of intergenerational or systemic trauma and are feeling the lasting impact of that pain. I am passionate about supporting my clients in recognizing unhelpful cycles to navigate new paths toward a healthier, happier life through exploration and healing.
I have helped my clients address an array of topics including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, identity, and family relationships.
We were all children once, and I believe the experiences of our childhoods have a lasting impact on the adults we become. Maybe you are the child of a parent who tried their best but did not have the resources to help you cope with challenging emotions. Maybe you are a parent trying to do things differently from your own upbringing. Maybe you are a part of a larger cycle of intergenerational or systemic trauma and are feeling the lasting impact of that pain. I am passionate about supporting my clients in recognizing unhelpful cycles to navigate new paths toward a healthier, happier life through exploration and healing.
Jacquelyn J. Bradbard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
I specialize in treating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, personal and spiritual growth.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide individual, pre-marital/couple and family counseling. I especially enjoy working with college students and young adults. I completed my BSW at Azusa Pacific University and Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) at California State University, Long Beach emphasis Children, Youth and Families. I have been providing therapy as a licensed therapist for over 16 years. For more information please call, email or view my website at www.claremontcounselor.com. I look forward to talking with you!
I specialize in treating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, personal and spiritual growth.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide individual, pre-marital/couple and family counseling. I especially enjoy working with college students and young adults. I completed my BSW at Azusa Pacific University and Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) at California State University, Long Beach emphasis Children, Youth and Families. I have been providing therapy as a licensed therapist for over 16 years. For more information please call, email or view my website at www.claremontcounselor.com. I look forward to talking with you!
Hello! As a humanistic therapist, I focus on the overlap between emotional issues that arise in the therapy room, life outside of therapy, and your family of origin. I specialize in working with high conflict couples and individuals as they cope with challenges to identity, self, and relationship. I work with clients ranging from 15 and up on grief, infertility, infidelity, depression, anxiety, OCD, moral/religious identity, sexual abuse, sexual and gender identity, and chronic mental illness. I strive to be direct, but always kind. See helenglazetherapy.com for more about me and additional resources. Instagram is hglazetherapy.
Hello! As a humanistic therapist, I focus on the overlap between emotional issues that arise in the therapy room, life outside of therapy, and your family of origin. I specialize in working with high conflict couples and individuals as they cope with challenges to identity, self, and relationship. I work with clients ranging from 15 and up on grief, infertility, infidelity, depression, anxiety, OCD, moral/religious identity, sexual abuse, sexual and gender identity, and chronic mental illness. I strive to be direct, but always kind. See helenglazetherapy.com for more about me and additional resources. Instagram is hglazetherapy.
I have extensive experience working with individuals, including military veterans, impacted by trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, issues of identity, life transitions, and those who feel adrift and are looking to find a direction once again.
I have expertise in a variety of treatments, and believe that as we are all individuals, therapy should be tailored to what works best for the individual. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and received my doctoral degree from Azusa Pacific University. My graduate degree placed an emphasis on Systemic Therapy, which means I have a great respect for the impact that cultural, spiritual, and generational factors can have on our lives, our sense of meaning and purpose, and our overall sense of well-being, and I take these things into consideration when engaging in therapy.
I have extensive experience working with individuals, including military veterans, impacted by trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, issues of identity, life transitions, and those who feel adrift and are looking to find a direction once again.
I have expertise in a variety of treatments, and believe that as we are all individuals, therapy should be tailored to what works best for the individual. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and received my doctoral degree from Azusa Pacific University. My graduate degree placed an emphasis on Systemic Therapy, which means I have a great respect for the impact that cultural, spiritual, and generational factors can have on our lives, our sense of meaning and purpose, and our overall sense of well-being, and I take these things into consideration when engaging in therapy.
Mary T. Lindsey LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize working with Individuals, Step-families, Couples, Depression/Grief/Anxiety/Anger Issues. Parenting children, being in relationship with our partner, should be enjoyable. Oppositional/Tantruming Children, Relationship Conflict, Depression, & Anxiety create pain, trauma, unhappiness & weight gain in our life. Our work together can change this! I use a respectful, humanistic approach to problem solving, relationship building, strengthening bonds and building relationship attachments. I use cognitive/behavioral interventions with relational approaches to and collaboration to set goals and identify desired results.
I specialize working with Individuals, Step-families, Couples, Depression/Grief/Anxiety/Anger Issues. Parenting children, being in relationship with our partner, should be enjoyable. Oppositional/Tantruming Children, Relationship Conflict, Depression, & Anxiety create pain, trauma, unhappiness & weight gain in our life. Our work together can change this! I use a respectful, humanistic approach to problem solving, relationship building, strengthening bonds and building relationship attachments. I use cognitive/behavioral interventions with relational approaches to and collaboration to set goals and identify desired results.
Sara T Avratin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711 (Online Only)
Depression and anxiety are 2 of the most commonly diagnosed disorders in America, and many people are struggling unnecessarily.
Life is already quite difficult without that added everyday stressors that we encounter along the way. It can make us feel alone, defeated, hopeless, scared, and worried about our futures and our loved ones. When someone feels this way, it's hard to reach out for support. Maybe it's because we don't want to feel like being a burden to others, or because we don't want people to know our personal struggles. In reality, our life struggles are much more commonly shared than we actually realize. Most of us just want to be content in life. You are not alone! I understand, and together we will get you where you want to be in life.
Depression and anxiety are 2 of the most commonly diagnosed disorders in America, and many people are struggling unnecessarily.
Life is already quite difficult without that added everyday stressors that we encounter along the way. It can make us feel alone, defeated, hopeless, scared, and worried about our futures and our loved ones. When someone feels this way, it's hard to reach out for support. Maybe it's because we don't want to feel like being a burden to others, or because we don't want people to know our personal struggles. In reality, our life struggles are much more commonly shared than we actually realize. Most of us just want to be content in life. You are not alone! I understand, and together we will get you where you want to be in life.
I am a psychologist specializing in behavioral interventions for anxiety, trauma, and depression. I obtained my PhD from UCLA in 2012 after working in the Anxiety Disorders Research Center. I then completed my clinical internship and a postdoctoral research fellowship at the National Center for PTSD in the VA Boston Healthcare system while a fellow at Harvard Medical School and the Boston University School of Medicine. In addition to my practice, I am currently an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of La Verne.
I am a psychologist specializing in behavioral interventions for anxiety, trauma, and depression. I obtained my PhD from UCLA in 2012 after working in the Anxiety Disorders Research Center. I then completed my clinical internship and a postdoctoral research fellowship at the National Center for PTSD in the VA Boston Healthcare system while a fellow at Harvard Medical School and the Boston University School of Medicine. In addition to my practice, I am currently an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of La Verne.
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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.