Depression Therapists in Corona, CA
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Anisha M Holden
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Corona, CA 92879 (Online Only)
Stress/anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, and generally feeling lost are all common issues amongst the generations today. Living and operating within this country can be challenging, leaving you without certainty or the support to ensure all of your basic needs. It is no secret that the lockdowns took a toll on us all but help is available. We all need a place to vent/process our difficult thoughts/feelings, learn coping skills, manage anger, and improve our communication skills.
Stress/anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, and generally feeling lost are all common issues amongst the generations today. Living and operating within this country can be challenging, leaving you without certainty or the support to ensure all of your basic needs. It is no secret that the lockdowns took a toll on us all but help is available. We all need a place to vent/process our difficult thoughts/feelings, learn coping skills, manage anger, and improve our communication skills.
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I utilize an eclectic approach, meaning various theoretical framework models depending on the presentation of the patient's concerns and method of coping as it relates to depression, substance use, and sexual orientation concerns. I typically work with adults ages 18 to 65 who struggle with depression, substance use, and concerns regarding sexual orientation.
I utilize an eclectic approach, meaning various theoretical framework models depending on the presentation of the patient's concerns and method of coping as it relates to depression, substance use, and sexual orientation concerns. I typically work with adults ages 18 to 65 who struggle with depression, substance use, and concerns regarding sexual orientation.
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Hello, I'm Mike Valenzuela, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I have experience working with a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Some of my clients include veterans, LGBTQ community, and individuals struggling with communication, relationship, goal setting, depression, and traumatic experiences. My approach is varied depending on the cl needs and goals and may include Gestalt, CBT, Solution Focused, IFS, DBT, Trauma Informed care and Attachment theory. My approach is eclectic and client centered approach. I can help you gain a different perspective into past emotional experiences that may be affecting you today.
Hello, I'm Mike Valenzuela, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I have experience working with a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Some of my clients include veterans, LGBTQ community, and individuals struggling with communication, relationship, goal setting, depression, and traumatic experiences. My approach is varied depending on the cl needs and goals and may include Gestalt, CBT, Solution Focused, IFS, DBT, Trauma Informed care and Attachment theory. My approach is eclectic and client centered approach. I can help you gain a different perspective into past emotional experiences that may be affecting you today.
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Whether you struggle with depression or anxiety, going through a life transition, having trouble with relationships or are feeling stuck in your life, therapy can help you.
Life is often filled with complicated choices, struggles and fears. Many times, in our busy, day-to-day lives, we don't take the time to process through our feelings and find ways to navigate through those challenges. Therapy is the ideal place to examine how our thoughts, feelings and behaviors impact us and our relationships.
Whether you struggle with depression or anxiety, going through a life transition, having trouble with relationships or are feeling stuck in your life, therapy can help you.
Life is often filled with complicated choices, struggles and fears. Many times, in our busy, day-to-day lives, we don't take the time to process through our feelings and find ways to navigate through those challenges. Therapy is the ideal place to examine how our thoughts, feelings and behaviors impact us and our relationships.
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Catherine Ferrari, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Corona, CA 92883 (Online Only)
Sometimes life circumstances, trauma, strong emotions of depression and anxiety can seem overwhelming and you may not know where to turn for help. As a trauma therapist (Certified Havening Techniques Practitioner), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I offer skills based therapy to help turn hard times around. A number of benefits are available from participating in therapy. Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, and stress management.
Sometimes life circumstances, trauma, strong emotions of depression and anxiety can seem overwhelming and you may not know where to turn for help. As a trauma therapist (Certified Havening Techniques Practitioner), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I offer skills based therapy to help turn hard times around. A number of benefits are available from participating in therapy. Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, and stress management.
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Leyva served multicultural clients presenting with a variety of concerns, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, addiction, stress, and relational issues.
Dr. Jesus Leyva is a clinical psychologist who is licensed in the state of California. Dr. Leyva provides psychological testing and psychotherapy services via Telehealth.
Leyva served multicultural clients presenting with a variety of concerns, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, addiction, stress, and relational issues.
Dr. Jesus Leyva is a clinical psychologist who is licensed in the state of California. Dr. Leyva provides psychological testing and psychotherapy services via Telehealth.
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My name is Mark Schlutsmeyer and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing full-time in Yuba City, California, and part-time throughout California via teletherapy. I work with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, self-harm, addiction/substance use, grief, spirituality issues, and relationship problems. I especially enjoy working with adults who have co-occurring mental health and addiction/substance use issues. I strongly recommend scheduling a free 15-minute consultation call with me for more information and to determine if my therapy approach might be a good fit for you.
My name is Mark Schlutsmeyer and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing full-time in Yuba City, California, and part-time throughout California via teletherapy. I work with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, self-harm, addiction/substance use, grief, spirituality issues, and relationship problems. I especially enjoy working with adults who have co-occurring mental health and addiction/substance use issues. I strongly recommend scheduling a free 15-minute consultation call with me for more information and to determine if my therapy approach might be a good fit for you.
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Ronald R Hall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CTS, BSCC, PM
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Corona, CA 92883
Want a caring, encouraging, highly-trained Christian Therapist? I am ready to help you find solutions! I have 20 years of experience in helping with depression; anxiety; grief; trauma/victimization; relationships; marriage; child, teenager, family issues; ADD; and, codependency / addictions as well as a Care Pastor and Clinical Director dealing with Recovery. I care about helping you find answers to your life problems. Together we will make a plan of action. I will give you honest feedback on a weekly basis about your progress. I would feel honored to have the opportunity to help you. Give me a call with questions!
Want a caring, encouraging, highly-trained Christian Therapist? I am ready to help you find solutions! I have 20 years of experience in helping with depression; anxiety; grief; trauma/victimization; relationships; marriage; child, teenager, family issues; ADD; and, codependency / addictions as well as a Care Pastor and Clinical Director dealing with Recovery. I care about helping you find answers to your life problems. Together we will make a plan of action. I will give you honest feedback on a weekly basis about your progress. I would feel honored to have the opportunity to help you. Give me a call with questions!
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Are you tired of hiding fear of failure? Hiding your anxiety, anger, depression and frustration from family, friends and spouse. I understand where you are coming from and have lived it. I have decades of experience. After facing immense pressure, I find everyone needs a safe place to sort out who they are and how to fit the pieces together.
Are you tired of hiding fear of failure? Hiding your anxiety, anger, depression and frustration from family, friends and spouse. I understand where you are coming from and have lived it. I have decades of experience. After facing immense pressure, I find everyone needs a safe place to sort out who they are and how to fit the pieces together.
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Within a safe, non-judgmental and accepting space, I assist clients in exploring their issues and making positive changes in their lives. I specialize in working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety and in dealing with transitions in their lives including grief, loss, divorce, family issues and life changes. I am a Christian and assist clients in growth within their faith.
Within a safe, non-judgmental and accepting space, I assist clients in exploring their issues and making positive changes in their lives. I specialize in working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety and in dealing with transitions in their lives including grief, loss, divorce, family issues and life changes. I am a Christian and assist clients in growth within their faith.
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While is considers himself mostly a generalist, his specialties, below, include treatment for depression, anxiety, LGBTQ-related issues, gender-dysmorphia/ trans issues, older-adult life issues/ changes, and couples-work.
Douglas is a native Californian. He received his Masters in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. Since 2009, Douglas has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working in a variety of community and private settings. His approach to therapy is a to identify the obstacles in a persons or couples life journey but to focus on their solutions that will assist in meeting the goals desired. In treatment, his theoretical preference is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy.
While is considers himself mostly a generalist, his specialties, below, include treatment for depression, anxiety, LGBTQ-related issues, gender-dysmorphia/ trans issues, older-adult life issues/ changes, and couples-work.
Douglas is a native Californian. He received his Masters in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. Since 2009, Douglas has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working in a variety of community and private settings. His approach to therapy is a to identify the obstacles in a persons or couples life journey but to focus on their solutions that will assist in meeting the goals desired. In treatment, his theoretical preference is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy.
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My focus has been providing therapy to adults experiencing a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, homelessness, addiction, mood disorders, and psychosis.
My name is Erica Villar, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Diego, California. I provide therapeutic services via Telehealth to adults within the state of California. I incorporate the use of different therapeutic approaches to support individuals in developing new skills to overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, addiction, mood disorders, psychosis, and trauma. I work with clients who identify with various cultures and backgrounds.
My focus has been providing therapy to adults experiencing a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, homelessness, addiction, mood disorders, and psychosis.
My name is Erica Villar, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Diego, California. I provide therapeutic services via Telehealth to adults within the state of California. I incorporate the use of different therapeutic approaches to support individuals in developing new skills to overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, addiction, mood disorders, psychosis, and trauma. I work with clients who identify with various cultures and backgrounds.
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Hello, I am Cesar Gonzalez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from the central valley providing telehealth services in the state of California. I am a bilingual therapist as I speak fluent Spanish. I provide services to adolescents and adults who find themselves struggling with depression and anxiety or have experienced trauma. Throughout my sessions I will utilize Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients navigate their thoughts and emotions in hopes of feeling better in their everyday life.
Hello, I am Cesar Gonzalez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from the central valley providing telehealth services in the state of California. I am a bilingual therapist as I speak fluent Spanish. I provide services to adolescents and adults who find themselves struggling with depression and anxiety or have experienced trauma. Throughout my sessions I will utilize Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients navigate their thoughts and emotions in hopes of feeling better in their everyday life.
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My Name is Katie Saelee, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in collaboration and working together with my client to develop an individualized plan. I am passionate about helping others and empowering my clients to achieve personal transformation. I have worked in multiple settings such as community, home, school, group and private practice. I have experience working with young adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, and identity issues.
My Name is Katie Saelee, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in collaboration and working together with my client to develop an individualized plan. I am passionate about helping others and empowering my clients to achieve personal transformation. I have worked in multiple settings such as community, home, school, group and private practice. I have experience working with young adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, and identity issues.
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Hello: I am Robert Sawicky, a licensed psychologist. I have many years of experience assisting with the challenges of making a successful marriage and addressing the issues of depression, anxiety, social phobias, self-esteem, and multiple varieties of shameful self-sabotage. My therapeutic orientation is client-centered, eclectic, and very collaborative - utilizing an individualized approach to foster personal empowerment, self-trust, and enhanced self-acceptance. After all, relationships with others are extensions of the relationship we are having with ourselves.
Hello: I am Robert Sawicky, a licensed psychologist. I have many years of experience assisting with the challenges of making a successful marriage and addressing the issues of depression, anxiety, social phobias, self-esteem, and multiple varieties of shameful self-sabotage. My therapeutic orientation is client-centered, eclectic, and very collaborative - utilizing an individualized approach to foster personal empowerment, self-trust, and enhanced self-acceptance. After all, relationships with others are extensions of the relationship we are having with ourselves.
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I focus on helping those who are struggling with a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, social pressures, relationship conflict, and life transitions.
My name is Claudia Acosta Canela, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I work with individuals (adolescents and adults), and families. I utilize a mixture of different therapeutic approaches in order to help meet the needs of each client I work with. My approach is based on understanding that each client is unique and will receive the most benefit from treatment that is tailored to their needs. I work to help my clients navigate challenges, strengthen their skills, and develop a more positive outlook on life.
I focus on helping those who are struggling with a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, social pressures, relationship conflict, and life transitions.
My name is Claudia Acosta Canela, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I work with individuals (adolescents and adults), and families. I utilize a mixture of different therapeutic approaches in order to help meet the needs of each client I work with. My approach is based on understanding that each client is unique and will receive the most benefit from treatment that is tailored to their needs. I work to help my clients navigate challenges, strengthen their skills, and develop a more positive outlook on life.
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My name is Maggie (Maria Magdalena) Martins, MA, LMFT 134812 I provide a safe and confidential space for my clients to inspire change through self-awareness and self-exploration. I conduct individual therapy with adult clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship, school and work stress. My approach and style are a great fit for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship, school and work stress. I utilize a person-centered approach, cognitive behavioral therapy, and integrate strength-based interventions to help my clients gain coping skills to improve their mental health and quality of life.
My name is Maggie (Maria Magdalena) Martins, MA, LMFT 134812 I provide a safe and confidential space for my clients to inspire change through self-awareness and self-exploration. I conduct individual therapy with adult clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship, school and work stress. My approach and style are a great fit for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship, school and work stress. I utilize a person-centered approach, cognitive behavioral therapy, and integrate strength-based interventions to help my clients gain coping skills to improve their mental health and quality of life.
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I have extensive experience in individual, group and family therapy. I received my BA degree at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), then attended graduate school at University of Southern California (USC) where I received my MSW degree in Social Work with an emphasis in Mental Health. I place an emphasis on crafting individualized, holistic, strength-based treatment plans to best fit the unique needs of each patient and their family. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and various other mood disorders, including bi-polar disorder; as well as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and substance use disorders.
I have extensive experience in individual, group and family therapy. I received my BA degree at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), then attended graduate school at University of Southern California (USC) where I received my MSW degree in Social Work with an emphasis in Mental Health. I place an emphasis on crafting individualized, holistic, strength-based treatment plans to best fit the unique needs of each patient and their family. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and various other mood disorders, including bi-polar disorder; as well as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and substance use disorders.
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Hello. I come to this work with a passion for working with adults experiencing overwhelming feelings brought on by life transitions. You may be facing debilitating emotions of depression, anxiety, dread and lack of self-confidence. When present, such feelings can upset your emotional equilibrium. Our focus will be to restore this equilibrium. My therapeutic orientation incorporates a diverse approach looking at the systems that inform your emotional makeup, your patterns of response to strong emotions, and the ways your life experiences can impact the present.
Hello. I come to this work with a passion for working with adults experiencing overwhelming feelings brought on by life transitions. You may be facing debilitating emotions of depression, anxiety, dread and lack of self-confidence. When present, such feelings can upset your emotional equilibrium. Our focus will be to restore this equilibrium. My therapeutic orientation incorporates a diverse approach looking at the systems that inform your emotional makeup, your patterns of response to strong emotions, and the ways your life experiences can impact the present.
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Cianna Edge
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Corona, CA 92879 (Online Only)
I have a great passion for connecting with others, specifically minors and individuals struggling with depression and self-harm, as well as with couples and families to increase communication.
If you are struggling with any difficult personal or relational issues, I would love to help. My goal as a Therapist is to connect with my clients on a personal level to provide emotional support, partnered with useful feedback, and walk along side them through their life journey to achieve change and overcome the change they wish to see. I am honored when allowed to be part of each and every healing process. With empathy and understanding I work toward healing, change, and growth with each client in hopes that they can reach a sense of gratification in their life.
I have a great passion for connecting with others, specifically minors and individuals struggling with depression and self-harm, as well as with couples and families to increase communication.
If you are struggling with any difficult personal or relational issues, I would love to help. My goal as a Therapist is to connect with my clients on a personal level to provide emotional support, partnered with useful feedback, and walk along side them through their life journey to achieve change and overcome the change they wish to see. I am honored when allowed to be part of each and every healing process. With empathy and understanding I work toward healing, change, and growth with each client in hopes that they can reach a sense of gratification in their life.
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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.