Depression Therapists in Daly City, CA
I am passionate about supporting teens and adults in their healing journeys of grief, depression, and trauma. As an Asian American immigrant, bisexual, and first-generation college student myself, I also feel deeply about the unique challenges and stressors of code-switching from one culture to another in order to survive. If you feel othered, devastated, or losing control of your life, I offer you a safe and compassionate space to navigate complex emotions, find support within yourself and your community, and experience transformation to feel balanced and whole.
I am passionate about supporting teens and adults in their healing journeys of grief, depression, and trauma. As an Asian American immigrant, bisexual, and first-generation college student myself, I also feel deeply about the unique challenges and stressors of code-switching from one culture to another in order to survive. If you feel othered, devastated, or losing control of your life, I offer you a safe and compassionate space to navigate complex emotions, find support within yourself and your community, and experience transformation to feel balanced and whole.
I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and families on a variety of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and life transitions.
Hi I'm Maddi, and it is my hope to partner with you to help you break free from all the things holding you back from living the life you deserve. I’m the therapist that’s easy to talk to, with a bubbly personality and a seemingly endless supply of ideas. My approach to therapy focuses on creating a safe space where we can work together to make sense of the challenges we're experiencing and come up with solutions. Together we will talk, laugh, cry and celebrate every small victory as you prepare to move into your future feeling confident and empowered.
I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and families on a variety of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and life transitions.
Hi I'm Maddi, and it is my hope to partner with you to help you break free from all the things holding you back from living the life you deserve. I’m the therapist that’s easy to talk to, with a bubbly personality and a seemingly endless supply of ideas. My approach to therapy focuses on creating a safe space where we can work together to make sense of the challenges we're experiencing and come up with solutions. Together we will talk, laugh, cry and celebrate every small victory as you prepare to move into your future feeling confident and empowered.
Hello, my name is Gaia Akopian. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide psychotherapy to California residents via Telehealth. I work with adolescents, teens, children, families, as well adults. In my practice, my main areas of focus are anxiety, depression, life stressors, parenting, communication / relational issues, loss and grief, addictions, low self-esteem, domestic violence, and existential crisis. I practice Client Centered also known as Person-Centered approach to therapy, to help my clients feel better and achieve their goals in the therapeutic process.
Hello, my name is Gaia Akopian. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide psychotherapy to California residents via Telehealth. I work with adolescents, teens, children, families, as well adults. In my practice, my main areas of focus are anxiety, depression, life stressors, parenting, communication / relational issues, loss and grief, addictions, low self-esteem, domestic violence, and existential crisis. I practice Client Centered also known as Person-Centered approach to therapy, to help my clients feel better and achieve their goals in the therapeutic process.
I work with clients who have conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction ADD/ADHD, postpartum depression, and more. Additionally, I provide therapeutic services to those who support individuals who have difficulties coping with loved ones, who may have such conditions.
I work with clients who have conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction ADD/ADHD, postpartum depression, and more. Additionally, I provide therapeutic services to those who support individuals who have difficulties coping with loved ones, who may have such conditions.
My name is Kevin Phillips, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Reality Therapy. My practice is focused on adolescents, young adults, individuals, and couples. I work with adolescents struggling with behavioral issues, as well as young adults and individuals suffering from depression, anxiety and other issues. I also work with couples seeking help with relationships difficulties. I utilize an eclectic approach, borrowing useful techniques and interventions from multiple modalities. I primarily focus on reality therapy.
My name is Kevin Phillips, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Reality Therapy. My practice is focused on adolescents, young adults, individuals, and couples. I work with adolescents struggling with behavioral issues, as well as young adults and individuals suffering from depression, anxiety and other issues. I also work with couples seeking help with relationships difficulties. I utilize an eclectic approach, borrowing useful techniques and interventions from multiple modalities. I primarily focus on reality therapy.
My name is Chantal Stendardo, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with an extensive history of individual therapy, crisis intervention, marriage counseling, and family therapy, helping with issues such as depression, anxiety, family stress, trauma history, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and more. My therapeutic approach focuses on taking action, either by setting and accomplishing tasks, or improving insight and outlook. My approach varies based on individual need, however Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Informed therapy are the most common.
My name is Chantal Stendardo, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with an extensive history of individual therapy, crisis intervention, marriage counseling, and family therapy, helping with issues such as depression, anxiety, family stress, trauma history, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and more. My therapeutic approach focuses on taking action, either by setting and accomplishing tasks, or improving insight and outlook. My approach varies based on individual need, however Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Informed therapy are the most common.
Lauren Hendrick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Daly City, CA 94015 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages managing stress from life transitions, trauma, anxiety and depression.
Transitions are a part of life, and everyone gets stuck sometimes. It may be challenges in relationships, school or your career. Sometimes its disturbing current events, or memories from your past that make it difficult to move forward and integrate your experiences in a way that feels meaningful to you. Therapy is a collaborative effort. My role is to help you break patterns that are limiting you, and provide you with a safe place to explore what you are going through.
I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages managing stress from life transitions, trauma, anxiety and depression.
Transitions are a part of life, and everyone gets stuck sometimes. It may be challenges in relationships, school or your career. Sometimes its disturbing current events, or memories from your past that make it difficult to move forward and integrate your experiences in a way that feels meaningful to you. Therapy is a collaborative effort. My role is to help you break patterns that are limiting you, and provide you with a safe place to explore what you are going through.
Life changes often presents the form of anxiety, depression, stress.
My name is Marianna Dobak. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adult population and specialize in anxiety, stress, and life changes, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I believe that that therapy should be tailored to the individual's need. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy.
Life changes often presents the form of anxiety, depression, stress.
My name is Marianna Dobak. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adult population and specialize in anxiety, stress, and life changes, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I believe that that therapy should be tailored to the individual's need. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy.
Hi! My name is Gabrielle Gray and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Sonoma County, California, and working with clients statewide through telehealth. I work with teens and adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am comfortable working with all ages, from teens to the elderly. I have experience working with a wide range of illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I do well working on relationship troubles, life transitions, problem-solving, and more.
Hi! My name is Gabrielle Gray and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Sonoma County, California, and working with clients statewide through telehealth. I work with teens and adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am comfortable working with all ages, from teens to the elderly. I have experience working with a wide range of illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I do well working on relationship troubles, life transitions, problem-solving, and more.
My name is Sima Braude. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adult individuals and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal issues, maternal mental health using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, elements of psychodynamic therapy and employing existential approach to therapy in general. I offer eclectic approach to therapy and work collaboratively with my clients to individualize our work together to meet their needs maximally.
My name is Sima Braude. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adult individuals and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal issues, maternal mental health using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, elements of psychodynamic therapy and employing existential approach to therapy in general. I offer eclectic approach to therapy and work collaboratively with my clients to individualize our work together to meet their needs maximally.
Most of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and family dynamics.
My name is Jennifer Hardy. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25 years' experience working with individuals, families, and couples. I have had the privilege of supporting a diverse population, including foster youth, sex workers, transgender youth and adults, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. I focus on encouraging people to build upon their strengths in order to help them face and move through challenges.
Most of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and family dynamics.
My name is Jennifer Hardy. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25 years' experience working with individuals, families, and couples. I have had the privilege of supporting a diverse population, including foster youth, sex workers, transgender youth and adults, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. I focus on encouraging people to build upon their strengths in order to help them face and move through challenges.
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Augusto Huerta Minakata, LMFT Augusto is a Bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy. With over 10 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist, and as a graduate of the University of Phoenix specializing in Solution-Focused therapy, he is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among his areas of expertise are the treatment of maternal mental health, trauma, depression, anxiety, survivors of domestic violence, physical abuse, sexual abuse, community violence, and adult children of alcoholic.
Augusto Huerta Minakata, LMFT Augusto is a Bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy. With over 10 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist, and as a graduate of the University of Phoenix specializing in Solution-Focused therapy, he is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among his areas of expertise are the treatment of maternal mental health, trauma, depression, anxiety, survivors of domestic violence, physical abuse, sexual abuse, community violence, and adult children of alcoholic.
My name is Lara Curry. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I've helped people struggling with anxiety, depression, alcohol use, relationship issues, and relapse prevention. I employ EMDR, Family Systems, Psychodynamic, Trauma-focused, and Solution-focused brief therapy modalities. I assume anyone seeking psychotherapy genuinely desires to help sort out the difficulties in their lives. I try to work as a co-investigator to understand the issues and help explain how they evolved and how to resolve them in an informal, caring partnership with my clients.
My name is Lara Curry. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I've helped people struggling with anxiety, depression, alcohol use, relationship issues, and relapse prevention. I employ EMDR, Family Systems, Psychodynamic, Trauma-focused, and Solution-focused brief therapy modalities. I assume anyone seeking psychotherapy genuinely desires to help sort out the difficulties in their lives. I try to work as a co-investigator to understand the issues and help explain how they evolved and how to resolve them in an informal, caring partnership with my clients.
Hello, I'm Jessica Gilligan, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 10 years of experience providing therapy to children, teens, young adults (18-25 yrs. old), and their parents/family members. I value holding a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients, so they can process whatever they need to, and find solutions that work for them. I have the most experience treating teens and young adults with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Low Self-Esteem, LGBTQIA+ topics, Anger Management, and Communication/Social Skill development. I'm comfortable providing individual and/or group therapy.
Hello, I'm Jessica Gilligan, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 10 years of experience providing therapy to children, teens, young adults (18-25 yrs. old), and their parents/family members. I value holding a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients, so they can process whatever they need to, and find solutions that work for them. I have the most experience treating teens and young adults with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Low Self-Esteem, LGBTQIA+ topics, Anger Management, and Communication/Social Skill development. I'm comfortable providing individual and/or group therapy.
Welcome! My name is Eboni Williams and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) working with clients throughout California via telehealth. I help people adjust to challenging life transitions, improve communication in their relationships, and find balance within themselves. I enjoy working with clients going through life changes, motherhood struggles, relationship issues or issues with being newly single, or work-life balance and responsibilities. I can help with adjustment disorders, depression, and anxiety. I typically utilize a combination of Person Centered, Solution Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Welcome! My name is Eboni Williams and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) working with clients throughout California via telehealth. I help people adjust to challenging life transitions, improve communication in their relationships, and find balance within themselves. I enjoy working with clients going through life changes, motherhood struggles, relationship issues or issues with being newly single, or work-life balance and responsibilities. I can help with adjustment disorders, depression, and anxiety. I typically utilize a combination of Person Centered, Solution Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I work with amazing people who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depressed mood, and grief.
Hello. I'm Laura. I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1999. It never ceases to amaze me how resilient people are when faced with difficult situations and times and I cherish being part of finding skills and strengths to reconnect them to their best selves. I seek to discover what therapeutic approach works best for you. I use Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral, Existential, Client-Centered, and a variety of strategies to help gain a greater understanding of self and others that leads to greater satisfaction in and with life.
I work with amazing people who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depressed mood, and grief.
Hello. I'm Laura. I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1999. It never ceases to amaze me how resilient people are when faced with difficult situations and times and I cherish being part of finding skills and strengths to reconnect them to their best selves. I seek to discover what therapeutic approach works best for you. I use Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral, Existential, Client-Centered, and a variety of strategies to help gain a greater understanding of self and others that leads to greater satisfaction in and with life.
Kristine Emiko Takeshita-Doty
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Daly City, CA 94014
My name is Emi Takeshita-Doty and I am an LMFT based out of California. As a therapist, I view authenticity and rapport as vital ingredients of the therapeutic process. My goal during treatment is to give clients the opportunity to feel heard and collaboratively work together towards the client's vision of wellness. During my previous clinical experiences, I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children. Clinically, I am most familiar with treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and adjustment disorders.
My name is Emi Takeshita-Doty and I am an LMFT based out of California. As a therapist, I view authenticity and rapport as vital ingredients of the therapeutic process. My goal during treatment is to give clients the opportunity to feel heard and collaboratively work together towards the client's vision of wellness. During my previous clinical experiences, I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children. Clinically, I am most familiar with treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and adjustment disorders.
Talking to someone who understands the pain you feel- depression, anxiety, or feeling stuck-can relieve inner distress and give you a new perspective on your life. I am empathic and experienced at providing a safe setting where we can explore what is causing you to feel anxious, distressed or unfulfilled. In therapy we work together to clarify those emotions that have kept you from moving forward in your life. You will find new ways to see yourself and others, which leads to more meaningful relationships and a more fulfilling life.
Talking to someone who understands the pain you feel- depression, anxiety, or feeling stuck-can relieve inner distress and give you a new perspective on your life. I am empathic and experienced at providing a safe setting where we can explore what is causing you to feel anxious, distressed or unfulfilled. In therapy we work together to clarify those emotions that have kept you from moving forward in your life. You will find new ways to see yourself and others, which leads to more meaningful relationships and a more fulfilling life.
As a psychologist I evaluate and treat individuals who seek help for depression, anxiety, life dissatisfaction (from relationships and work stress), relational trauma (e.g. childhood abuse and emotional neglect) and addiction/compulsive behaviors that may co-occur with depression, anxiety or trauma/PTSD. Of note, you do not have to be in crisis to be in therapy; I often work with individuals who are interested in personal growth, long-term recovery issues, regaining meaning and passion after loss and sometimes stopping distressing interpersonal patterns. Treatment is generally trauma-informed and phase-oriented, integrating body-mind interventions and neurobiology. Please visit my website for details,
As a psychologist I evaluate and treat individuals who seek help for depression, anxiety, life dissatisfaction (from relationships and work stress), relational trauma (e.g. childhood abuse and emotional neglect) and addiction/compulsive behaviors that may co-occur with depression, anxiety or trauma/PTSD. Of note, you do not have to be in crisis to be in therapy; I often work with individuals who are interested in personal growth, long-term recovery issues, regaining meaning and passion after loss and sometimes stopping distressing interpersonal patterns. Treatment is generally trauma-informed and phase-oriented, integrating body-mind interventions and neurobiology. Please visit my website for details,
My clients come to therapy because there is something that prevents them from feeling satisfied and achieving their potential. It may be depression or anxiety. It may be some addiction (to alcohol or drugs, food, sex or internet). It may be that their relationships are stuck or they lack satisfying relationships. It may be that they are searching for a better sense of who they truly are. While my focus is to find the right approach for each client to bring about the changes they seek, with all clients I strive to create a safe and supportive relationship.
My clients come to therapy because there is something that prevents them from feeling satisfied and achieving their potential. It may be depression or anxiety. It may be some addiction (to alcohol or drugs, food, sex or internet). It may be that their relationships are stuck or they lack satisfying relationships. It may be that they are searching for a better sense of who they truly are. While my focus is to find the right approach for each client to bring about the changes they seek, with all clients I strive to create a safe and supportive relationship.
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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.