Depression Therapists in Cowan Heights, CA
Online therapy is available to all of California without leaving your house! Don't miss out getting the help you need. We all want and need connection, but many of us struggle to find connection due to insecurities, negative experiences, anxiety, depression, and so on. Or maybe we've cut ourselves off from relationships altogether, vowing never to be hurt again. Unfortunately, even though we may feel safer, isolation often leaves us feeling terribly alone and dead inside. What can be done?
Online therapy is available to all of California without leaving your house! Don't miss out getting the help you need. We all want and need connection, but many of us struggle to find connection due to insecurities, negative experiences, anxiety, depression, and so on. Or maybe we've cut ourselves off from relationships altogether, vowing never to be hurt again. Unfortunately, even though we may feel safer, isolation often leaves us feeling terribly alone and dead inside. What can be done?
I specialize in helping children and teens navigate the difficult life situations that often feel overwhelming. I feel passionate about helping families in crisis and working with parenting issues. I am very experienced in the assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, and painful life transitions for people of all ages. As a licensed marriage and family therapist for over 20 years, I have helped many families make tangible and lasting changes in their lives. I believe that therapy is a collaborative effort and the most important part of therapy is the connection between you and your therapist.
I specialize in helping children and teens navigate the difficult life situations that often feel overwhelming. I feel passionate about helping families in crisis and working with parenting issues. I am very experienced in the assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, and painful life transitions for people of all ages. As a licensed marriage and family therapist for over 20 years, I have helped many families make tangible and lasting changes in their lives. I believe that therapy is a collaborative effort and the most important part of therapy is the connection between you and your therapist.
Stella Lee McKenzie
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cowan Heights, CA 92705
Hi, I’m Stella, an Associate Marriage, Family, and Child Psychotherapist. I employ a variety of approaches including Somatic Therapy and Dance/Movement Therapy, where I explore how trauma manifests and is stored in the body. A profound belief in the mind-body connection fuels my therapeutic journey. I specialize in youth and all of their unique challenges including school refusal, suicidal ideation, trauma, self-harm, grief, LGBTQ issues, ADHD, panic attacks, depression, defiance, and more.
Hi, I’m Stella, an Associate Marriage, Family, and Child Psychotherapist. I employ a variety of approaches including Somatic Therapy and Dance/Movement Therapy, where I explore how trauma manifests and is stored in the body. A profound belief in the mind-body connection fuels my therapeutic journey. I specialize in youth and all of their unique challenges including school refusal, suicidal ideation, trauma, self-harm, grief, LGBTQ issues, ADHD, panic attacks, depression, defiance, and more.
Hello, my name is Roger Portillo (LCSW), a mental health therapist working in Southern California, specifically the San Gabriel Valley. I provide assistance to individuals, of any gender, that are 1st/2nd generation parents searching for emotional tranquility in an ever-changing world. If you are feeling disconnected or out of touch, reach out, and learn more. I can help. My therapeutic approach is interpersonal and relational. My work is based on a therapeutic bond that fosters trust and open communication. It's judgment-free yet purposeful on the goals set by the individual seeking therapy.
Hello, my name is Roger Portillo (LCSW), a mental health therapist working in Southern California, specifically the San Gabriel Valley. I provide assistance to individuals, of any gender, that are 1st/2nd generation parents searching for emotional tranquility in an ever-changing world. If you are feeling disconnected or out of touch, reach out, and learn more. I can help. My therapeutic approach is interpersonal and relational. My work is based on a therapeutic bond that fosters trust and open communication. It's judgment-free yet purposeful on the goals set by the individual seeking therapy.
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I also have experience working with people with depression, anxiety, panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, somatization disorder and eating disorders.
Psychotherapy is a very special endeavor with potential for positive change and decrease in discomfort. I see the therapeutic relationship formed in psychotherapy as that vehicle for change. I have worked 10 years as a nurse practitioner and over 15 years as a Clinical Psychologist. My expertise in these fields place me in a unique position to understand the mind/body interfaceI bring a unique perspective to my work particularly in the areas of women's health issues, transitions in life: men and women, postpartum depression, stress reduction, mindfulness,and coping with chronic medical illnesses. I am on staff at Hoag Hospital.
I also have experience working with people with depression, anxiety, panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, somatization disorder and eating disorders.
Psychotherapy is a very special endeavor with potential for positive change and decrease in discomfort. I see the therapeutic relationship formed in psychotherapy as that vehicle for change. I have worked 10 years as a nurse practitioner and over 15 years as a Clinical Psychologist. My expertise in these fields place me in a unique position to understand the mind/body interfaceI bring a unique perspective to my work particularly in the areas of women's health issues, transitions in life: men and women, postpartum depression, stress reduction, mindfulness,and coping with chronic medical illnesses. I am on staff at Hoag Hospital.
Are you ready to take the next step towards inner peace? If so, I would like to help you feel equipped to effectively manage your areas of concern. I have extensive experience working with challenges including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions (eg retirement), relationship issues, and stress management. Together we will create an individualized plan that addresses your needs and goals. I help hold you accountable as we identify barriers impeding your goals. I value highlighting successes to increase your sense of mastery and empowerment as well as your belief in your capacity to change.
Are you ready to take the next step towards inner peace? If so, I would like to help you feel equipped to effectively manage your areas of concern. I have extensive experience working with challenges including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions (eg retirement), relationship issues, and stress management. Together we will create an individualized plan that addresses your needs and goals. I help hold you accountable as we identify barriers impeding your goals. I value highlighting successes to increase your sense of mastery and empowerment as well as your belief in your capacity to change.
Are you struggling with relationship difficulties or depression? Are you challenged with parenting or do you have a child who is struggling with behavioral, academic or emotional issues? Did you recently lose someone you love? Many of us struggle with isolation, anxiety, depression and feeling "stuck". If you are feeling overwhelmed and confused, therapy can help you cope, adapt, heal and move forward. I can provide you with specific tools to help you understand your challenges, facilitate your coping skills and self-esteem, and help you develop new ways to adapt and change in response to your difficult life situation.
Are you struggling with relationship difficulties or depression? Are you challenged with parenting or do you have a child who is struggling with behavioral, academic or emotional issues? Did you recently lose someone you love? Many of us struggle with isolation, anxiety, depression and feeling "stuck". If you are feeling overwhelmed and confused, therapy can help you cope, adapt, heal and move forward. I can provide you with specific tools to help you understand your challenges, facilitate your coping skills and self-esteem, and help you develop new ways to adapt and change in response to your difficult life situation.
I am Ana Lainez, LCSW, a licensed clinician uses a strengths-based approach to promote healing of the mind, spirit, and body. I am able to provide services in English and Spanish. I currently work with adolescents and adults. I have experience in treating anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, grief, severe illnesses, self-esteem issues, ADHD, anger management, and behavioral issues. Given that each person is different, I tailor my therapy to meet my clients’ specific needs. I will happily collaborate with you to develop positive coping strategies to manage challenges healthily.
I am Ana Lainez, LCSW, a licensed clinician uses a strengths-based approach to promote healing of the mind, spirit, and body. I am able to provide services in English and Spanish. I currently work with adolescents and adults. I have experience in treating anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, grief, severe illnesses, self-esteem issues, ADHD, anger management, and behavioral issues. Given that each person is different, I tailor my therapy to meet my clients’ specific needs. I will happily collaborate with you to develop positive coping strategies to manage challenges healthily.
Pooja Sharma
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PsyD, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92602
I have worked with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues that include depression, perinatal mood disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, life developmental issues, career coaching, and parenting support.
I provide a holistic, integrative approach in healing to help clients achieve their personal goals by building a relationship based on empathy, trust, and care. As an integrative therapist, I strive to promote healing that looks at the whole person, through the prism of body, mind, and spirit, and considers all aspects of life that factor into one's well-being and pathway to happiness. I offer my services in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment, where I use a personalized approach tailored to each client's individual needs in an effort to help them attain personal growth.
I have worked with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues that include depression, perinatal mood disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, life developmental issues, career coaching, and parenting support.
I provide a holistic, integrative approach in healing to help clients achieve their personal goals by building a relationship based on empathy, trust, and care. As an integrative therapist, I strive to promote healing that looks at the whole person, through the prism of body, mind, and spirit, and considers all aspects of life that factor into one's well-being and pathway to happiness. I offer my services in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment, where I use a personalized approach tailored to each client's individual needs in an effort to help them attain personal growth.
Whether it's addressing behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, or helping young people navigate the complexities of growing up, I'm here to guide them and their families through these transformative stages.
Hola, and welcome! I am a dedicated bilingual therapist fluent in both Spanish and English. My mission is to create a welcoming and secure space where trust and rapport flourish, especially when working with children and teens. I believe that effective therapy begins with a foundation of trust, allowing us to work collaboratively toward your personal growth and well-being. s.
Whether it's addressing behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, or helping young people navigate the complexities of growing up, I'm here to guide them and their families through these transformative stages.
Hola, and welcome! I am a dedicated bilingual therapist fluent in both Spanish and English. My mission is to create a welcoming and secure space where trust and rapport flourish, especially when working with children and teens. I believe that effective therapy begins with a foundation of trust, allowing us to work collaboratively toward your personal growth and well-being. s.
Stephanie Gebhard
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92602
As an Associate Clinical Social Worker, I work with adults and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction. Anxiety, depression and traumatic experiences can make us feel stuck in an unrelenting mental loop. Not only can traumatic experiences create anxiety and depression- but left untreated, trauma can manifest in different parts of the body.
As an Associate Clinical Social Worker, I work with adults and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction. Anxiety, depression and traumatic experiences can make us feel stuck in an unrelenting mental loop. Not only can traumatic experiences create anxiety and depression- but left untreated, trauma can manifest in different parts of the body.
The best indicator of whether a person is ready to come to therapy is themselves. When anxiety, depression, trauma or any other kind of psychological distress become central in a person's life-- these things interfere with the things we want to achieve and the happiness we want to experience.
The best indicator of whether a person is ready to come to therapy is themselves. When anxiety, depression, trauma or any other kind of psychological distress become central in a person's life-- these things interfere with the things we want to achieve and the happiness we want to experience.
Dr. Susan Nguyen
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92620 (Online Only)
Do you lack emotional connectedness with your loved ones or suffer from anxiety or depression that inhibits you from forming genuine relationships? You are not alone! Every individual at their core, values intimate, personal relationships with their significant others, family members, and friends. People often come to therapy because they struggle or experience unhappiness in their lives and are unaware of underlying symptoms such as depression, anxiety, shame, low self-esteem, low motivation, or emotional and psychological distress. I can help you address and move through those issues to create a purposeful and meaningful life.
Do you lack emotional connectedness with your loved ones or suffer from anxiety or depression that inhibits you from forming genuine relationships? You are not alone! Every individual at their core, values intimate, personal relationships with their significant others, family members, and friends. People often come to therapy because they struggle or experience unhappiness in their lives and are unaware of underlying symptoms such as depression, anxiety, shame, low self-esteem, low motivation, or emotional and psychological distress. I can help you address and move through those issues to create a purposeful and meaningful life.
Pilar Aguero-Cardosa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tustin, CA 92781 (Online Only)
I strive to help my clients achieve lasting change though natural means such as self-compassion, mindfulness, and positive empowerment. I like to work with individuals, families, and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, and anger problems. During my over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have to achieve an extensive experience working with couples and families issues such as making the marriage work, divorce, blended families daily situations and co-parenting. My main goal is to help clients solved their presenting problems with the least amount of sessions possible.
I strive to help my clients achieve lasting change though natural means such as self-compassion, mindfulness, and positive empowerment. I like to work with individuals, families, and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, and anger problems. During my over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have to achieve an extensive experience working with couples and families issues such as making the marriage work, divorce, blended families daily situations and co-parenting. My main goal is to help clients solved their presenting problems with the least amount of sessions possible.
I have helped people with marital/relationship issues, depression, anxiety, loss/bereavement, trauma, spirituality, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, self-esteem, personal growth, anger, and more.
Life poses many challenges and seasons for us all and most of the time we are able to take control of these situations in a healthy manner and move forward. However, sometimes we are unexpectedly troubled by our experiences and need help navigating beyond them. It is with these moments that therapy can offer insight into the cause, objective feedback, and treatment that will help you to move forward in a happy and healthy way.
I have helped people with marital/relationship issues, depression, anxiety, loss/bereavement, trauma, spirituality, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, self-esteem, personal growth, anger, and more.
Life poses many challenges and seasons for us all and most of the time we are able to take control of these situations in a healthy manner and move forward. However, sometimes we are unexpectedly troubled by our experiences and need help navigating beyond them. It is with these moments that therapy can offer insight into the cause, objective feedback, and treatment that will help you to move forward in a happy and healthy way.
My name is Erika Venegas. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. My passion is to assist individuals achieve their therapy goals, and ultimately lead a happier and healthier life. My experience in treatment is in depression, anxiety, anger management, child/adolescent issues, behavioral issues, trauma, parenting issues, etc. I have experience working with children, adults, and families. My experience ranges from being school based to community mental health clinics.
My name is Erika Venegas. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. My passion is to assist individuals achieve their therapy goals, and ultimately lead a happier and healthier life. My experience in treatment is in depression, anxiety, anger management, child/adolescent issues, behavioral issues, trauma, parenting issues, etc. I have experience working with children, adults, and families. My experience ranges from being school based to community mental health clinics.
Melissa Hurtado-Haghighi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tustin, CA 92780
My areas of focus are anxiety, attachment,depression and perfectionism.
It's not uncommon to find ourselves caught in repetitive patterns that affect various aspects of our lives, be it our thoughts, emotions, or actions. These patterns can have a profound impact on our professional life, relationships, and overall family dynamics. Overwhelmed, disconnected, and unfulfilled may describe how you feel, but it doesn't have to be your reality. The weight of the world's expectations, combined with your own pressures, can be burdensome. You don't have to reach your breaking point before seeking a way out, you are deserving of a fulfilling life.
My areas of focus are anxiety, attachment,depression and perfectionism.
It's not uncommon to find ourselves caught in repetitive patterns that affect various aspects of our lives, be it our thoughts, emotions, or actions. These patterns can have a profound impact on our professional life, relationships, and overall family dynamics. Overwhelmed, disconnected, and unfulfilled may describe how you feel, but it doesn't have to be your reality. The weight of the world's expectations, combined with your own pressures, can be burdensome. You don't have to reach your breaking point before seeking a way out, you are deserving of a fulfilling life.
I am particularly experienced in helping young professionals and older adults navigate an array of concerns, including chronic depression, grief and loss, spiritual issues, and managing significant life transitions.
I believe therapy is one way we can start to unpack all that life has thrown at you. If you're feeling stuck, lost, at wits' end, or if you're relationally or professionally dissatisfied, therapy may be a source of great help to you. I approach therapy as an opportunity to explore what's going on underneath the surface and get to the "why." This kind of depth-oriented treatment is well suited for those interested in both symptom relief and greater self-understanding. My hope is that our work together will bring lasting and meaningful change to your life.
I am particularly experienced in helping young professionals and older adults navigate an array of concerns, including chronic depression, grief and loss, spiritual issues, and managing significant life transitions.
I believe therapy is one way we can start to unpack all that life has thrown at you. If you're feeling stuck, lost, at wits' end, or if you're relationally or professionally dissatisfied, therapy may be a source of great help to you. I approach therapy as an opportunity to explore what's going on underneath the surface and get to the "why." This kind of depth-oriented treatment is well suited for those interested in both symptom relief and greater self-understanding. My hope is that our work together will bring lasting and meaningful change to your life.
I specialize in helping those who are experiencing depression, anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), intimate partner violence, post-partum issues, parent (caregiver)-child relational issues, divorce/separation, relationship issues, eating disorders, and teen angst/issues.
Life is a journey, and sometimes there are bumps and pitfalls along the way. When you experience a bump in the road, a pitfall, or are tasked with deciding which road to take, it can be natural to feel anxious, sad, angry, and/or overwhelmed. My job, as a licensed marriage and family therapist for over the past decade, has been and is to walk alongside you and help you navigate these bumps, pitfalls, and decisions. I will help you identify what your goals for the therapeutic process are, will provide an empathic ear, will brainstorm with you, and will create a safe space for you to talk about and sort out your problems!
I specialize in helping those who are experiencing depression, anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), intimate partner violence, post-partum issues, parent (caregiver)-child relational issues, divorce/separation, relationship issues, eating disorders, and teen angst/issues.
Life is a journey, and sometimes there are bumps and pitfalls along the way. When you experience a bump in the road, a pitfall, or are tasked with deciding which road to take, it can be natural to feel anxious, sad, angry, and/or overwhelmed. My job, as a licensed marriage and family therapist for over the past decade, has been and is to walk alongside you and help you navigate these bumps, pitfalls, and decisions. I will help you identify what your goals for the therapeutic process are, will provide an empathic ear, will brainstorm with you, and will create a safe space for you to talk about and sort out your problems!
Hello, I am Dr. Irene Cortez, DMFT; I hold a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and I have my Licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy. My practice centers around working with individuals who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, and stressors. I have extensive history working with young children and adolescents regarding parenting skills, ADHD, and behavioral issues. In addition, I have extensive experience working with young and older adults. In my practice I work with patients who are learning to cope with depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms.
Hello, I am Dr. Irene Cortez, DMFT; I hold a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and I have my Licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy. My practice centers around working with individuals who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, and stressors. I have extensive history working with young children and adolescents regarding parenting skills, ADHD, and behavioral issues. In addition, I have extensive experience working with young and older adults. In my practice I work with patients who are learning to cope with depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms.
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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.