Depression Therapists in East Los Angeles, CA
My name is Kim Porter. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 13+ years experience in the field. In therapy, I focus on the power of relationship, strengths, and laughter. I work with teens and adults who may have challenges with depression, anxiety, past trauma, current relationships, and stress. My goal is to create a strong connection with my clients so therapy feels safe and supportive. I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in my practice as well as laughter.
My name is Kim Porter. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 13+ years experience in the field. In therapy, I focus on the power of relationship, strengths, and laughter. I work with teens and adults who may have challenges with depression, anxiety, past trauma, current relationships, and stress. My goal is to create a strong connection with my clients so therapy feels safe and supportive. I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in my practice as well as laughter.
Claudio Cassinelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Los Angeles, CA 90022
Hello, my name is Claudio Cassinelli, LCSW (LCS 24686). I believe that every client has the potential to find their own path toward healing and well-being. I have worked with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, relational conflict, and other issues. Building rapport is the most important part of the therapeutic process as it sets the foundation for collaborative treatment. My focus is on creating a safe environment for the client to be able to open up and work effectively within therapy.
Hello, my name is Claudio Cassinelli, LCSW (LCS 24686). I believe that every client has the potential to find their own path toward healing and well-being. I have worked with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, relational conflict, and other issues. Building rapport is the most important part of the therapeutic process as it sets the foundation for collaborative treatment. My focus is on creating a safe environment for the client to be able to open up and work effectively within therapy.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing mindful, relational, and somatic therapy for adults and teens via telehealth. I work with teens and adults who are navigating the many difficulties of life. The populations and issues that I best serve include LGBTQIA+, anxiety, panic attacks, relationship and family issues, burnout, grief/loss, major life transitions, and depression. I am a client-centered therapist which means that my approach to each client varies depending on their needs. I utilize varying theories and modalities that are rooted in relationships including psychodynamic, attachment, and family systems.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing mindful, relational, and somatic therapy for adults and teens via telehealth. I work with teens and adults who are navigating the many difficulties of life. The populations and issues that I best serve include LGBTQIA+, anxiety, panic attacks, relationship and family issues, burnout, grief/loss, major life transitions, and depression. I am a client-centered therapist which means that my approach to each client varies depending on their needs. I utilize varying theories and modalities that are rooted in relationships including psychodynamic, attachment, and family systems.
My name is Liliana Gonzalez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. My therapeutic approach is solution-based focus and cognitive behavioral therapy, and person-centered. I help patients dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, and communication challenges. I provide individual, couples and family counseling. Therapy for depression and anxiety, couples counseling, family counseling, stress management, Self-empowerment and Self-assertive Training, and Conflict Resolution Skills.
My name is Liliana Gonzalez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. My therapeutic approach is solution-based focus and cognitive behavioral therapy, and person-centered. I help patients dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, and communication challenges. I provide individual, couples and family counseling. Therapy for depression and anxiety, couples counseling, family counseling, stress management, Self-empowerment and Self-assertive Training, and Conflict Resolution Skills.
Yesenia Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Los Angeles, CA 90022 (Online Only)
A place where first gen Latinas going through stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, inter-generational traumas, and relationship problems can feel seen and heard.
Are you exhausted from being "la que lo puede" todo? You know, working so hard to please your family, and still getting the guilt trips for trying to mandarte sola and lead your own life? And to top it off, constantly being reminded del sacrificio that they made for you (insert intergenerational trauma, perfectionism, and anxiety here). You deserve comfort and support tailored to first gen Latinas.
A place where first gen Latinas going through stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, inter-generational traumas, and relationship problems can feel seen and heard.
Are you exhausted from being "la que lo puede" todo? You know, working so hard to please your family, and still getting the guilt trips for trying to mandarte sola and lead your own life? And to top it off, constantly being reminded del sacrificio that they made for you (insert intergenerational trauma, perfectionism, and anxiety here). You deserve comfort and support tailored to first gen Latinas.
My name is Ayesha Wallace and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, CA and working with clients via telehealth. I work with young adults (18+) and adults and treat anxiety, stress, and depression. My approach to therapy is individualized based on the client’s needs. I utilize T.E.A.M. CBT which stands for Testing, Empathy, Agenda-Setting, and Methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy allows us to work together to find the various methods to help clients make progress and start feeling better quicker.
My name is Ayesha Wallace and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, CA and working with clients via telehealth. I work with young adults (18+) and adults and treat anxiety, stress, and depression. My approach to therapy is individualized based on the client’s needs. I utilize T.E.A.M. CBT which stands for Testing, Empathy, Agenda-Setting, and Methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy allows us to work together to find the various methods to help clients make progress and start feeling better quicker.
Hello! I am a trained licensed psychotherapist with degrees from Fort Hays State and Louisiana State University. I have been working in the mental health field for almost a decade and have experience treating a wide range of individuals who suffer from phobias, depression, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and substance abuse. I truly understand that every person who enters this world is unique and so are their mental health struggles. My objective is to assist clients in implementing changes that will last. I currently provide therapeutic services in a comfortable environment that provides you with the security to be more open and freer.
Hello! I am a trained licensed psychotherapist with degrees from Fort Hays State and Louisiana State University. I have been working in the mental health field for almost a decade and have experience treating a wide range of individuals who suffer from phobias, depression, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and substance abuse. I truly understand that every person who enters this world is unique and so are their mental health struggles. My objective is to assist clients in implementing changes that will last. I currently provide therapeutic services in a comfortable environment that provides you with the security to be more open and freer.
I have years of experience treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD with both youth and adults.
Hi! I believe the most important aspect of successful therapy is the connection you have with your therapist. My name is Chelsey Fouts, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I want you to feel heard, understood, and valued in our therapeutic relationship. I notice negative thought patterns and challenge you to believe in your worth. I will help you navigate daily stressors by gaining skills to achieve positive change in your life. I help you to understand how your past experiences influence your present behavior/beliefs.
I have years of experience treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD with both youth and adults.
Hi! I believe the most important aspect of successful therapy is the connection you have with your therapist. My name is Chelsey Fouts, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I want you to feel heard, understood, and valued in our therapeutic relationship. I notice negative thought patterns and challenge you to believe in your worth. I will help you navigate daily stressors by gaining skills to achieve positive change in your life. I help you to understand how your past experiences influence your present behavior/beliefs.
Jose Antonio Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Los Angeles, CA 90022
Hello, my name is Antonio Rodriguez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I like to use a compassionate and collaborative approach to serve as a guide in this journey. I enjoy working with youth, teens, and young adults. I use an eclectic approach when providing therapy and work towards meeting each client where they are at. Some of the theoretical approaches that guide my practice are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative therapy, Trauma-focused, Solutions-Based, and Humanistic. I enjoy working with youth, teenagers, and young adults. I am comfortable treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD.
Hello, my name is Antonio Rodriguez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I like to use a compassionate and collaborative approach to serve as a guide in this journey. I enjoy working with youth, teens, and young adults. I use an eclectic approach when providing therapy and work towards meeting each client where they are at. Some of the theoretical approaches that guide my practice are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative therapy, Trauma-focused, Solutions-Based, and Humanistic. I enjoy working with youth, teenagers, and young adults. I am comfortable treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD.
My name is Sonia Vasquez, I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I am a client-centered therapist and focus on my client's strengths. Typically, I have been able to assist clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, family and/or work conflicts, end of life, and chronic illness. In the past 5-10 years I have worked with adults whose ages range from 18 - 90, transitional-age youth, adults, and older adults needing support through life changes, chronic illness, and end-of-life. I utilize a strengths-based/client-centered approach and incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy.
My name is Sonia Vasquez, I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I am a client-centered therapist and focus on my client's strengths. Typically, I have been able to assist clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, family and/or work conflicts, end of life, and chronic illness. In the past 5-10 years I have worked with adults whose ages range from 18 - 90, transitional-age youth, adults, and older adults needing support through life changes, chronic illness, and end-of-life. I utilize a strengths-based/client-centered approach and incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy.
Evelyn Vedar, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT126538). I have been working in the mental health field for eight years in various settings. Throughout the years, I have gained a better understanding of human behaviors from clients, advocates, colleagues, and supervisors with whom I worked with. My current clinical practice is mainly focused on helping survivors of domestic violence. I typically work with adult clients who are dealing with anxiety, anger issues, family conflicts, trauma, and depression.
Evelyn Vedar, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT126538). I have been working in the mental health field for eight years in various settings. Throughout the years, I have gained a better understanding of human behaviors from clients, advocates, colleagues, and supervisors with whom I worked with. My current clinical practice is mainly focused on helping survivors of domestic violence. I typically work with adult clients who are dealing with anxiety, anger issues, family conflicts, trauma, and depression.
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A well-balanced life, a sense of harmony, and living as our authentic selves. This is a desire held by many, but sometimes we don’t quite know how to achieve this or address the roadblocks in our lives. I’m Dr. Rob Wolff, and I find no greater joy than helping people identify what their best life looks like and how to start living that best life. Some of life’s challenges may include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship problems, sexual health, and navigating difficult situations. To reach our maximum potential, we must connect with, and live as our authentic selves.
A well-balanced life, a sense of harmony, and living as our authentic selves. This is a desire held by many, but sometimes we don’t quite know how to achieve this or address the roadblocks in our lives. I’m Dr. Rob Wolff, and I find no greater joy than helping people identify what their best life looks like and how to start living that best life. Some of life’s challenges may include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship problems, sexual health, and navigating difficult situations. To reach our maximum potential, we must connect with, and live as our authentic selves.
Andriette Pieron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Los Angeles, CA 90022 (Online Only)
I will support you in obtaining clarity and forward momentum around life transitions, depression, identity issues, relationships, addictions, trauma, anxiety and health challenges.
Do you need a place to be yourself? To be seen and fully accepted for who you are and encouraged to take leaps and risks to craft who you want to be? The fear of failure and judgments, our own and others, often holds us back from exploring the edge of our possibilities. I am passionate about creating a nurturing relationship where you can begin to practice and embody the changes you want to create in your own life. I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families. I specialize in women who are reinventing themselves and family members of individuals with mental illness.
I will support you in obtaining clarity and forward momentum around life transitions, depression, identity issues, relationships, addictions, trauma, anxiety and health challenges.
Do you need a place to be yourself? To be seen and fully accepted for who you are and encouraged to take leaps and risks to craft who you want to be? The fear of failure and judgments, our own and others, often holds us back from exploring the edge of our possibilities. I am passionate about creating a nurturing relationship where you can begin to practice and embody the changes you want to create in your own life. I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families. I specialize in women who are reinventing themselves and family members of individuals with mental illness.
Dinandrea Vega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Los Angeles, CA 90022 (Online Only)
I have strong clinical skill sets in working with depression, anxiety, mood, personality disorders and addictions/compulsions.
I am a compassionate, collective liberationist-oriented psychotherapist and digital nomad. I believe that if you face and embrace your authentic self, you can create significant transformation in your life. Soy una psicoterapeuta. nómada digital, compasiva y orientada a la liberación colectiva. Mi creencia es que si te enfrentas y aceptas tu ser auténtica/o, puedes crear una transformación significativa en tu vida
I have strong clinical skill sets in working with depression, anxiety, mood, personality disorders and addictions/compulsions.
I am a compassionate, collective liberationist-oriented psychotherapist and digital nomad. I believe that if you face and embrace your authentic self, you can create significant transformation in your life. Soy una psicoterapeuta. nómada digital, compasiva y orientada a la liberación colectiva. Mi creencia es que si te enfrentas y aceptas tu ser auténtica/o, puedes crear una transformación significativa en tu vida
Hello, I am Rhonda Smillie, M.Ed, LPCC practicing in CA. I approach therapy with a curious mind and an open heart. I incorporate many modalities to help get to the issues at hand. I focus on relationships, with self, others, and the community. This includes anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and addictive disorders.
Hello, I am Rhonda Smillie, M.Ed, LPCC practicing in CA. I approach therapy with a curious mind and an open heart. I incorporate many modalities to help get to the issues at hand. I focus on relationships, with self, others, and the community. This includes anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and addictive disorders.
My name is Tania Davoodi and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with clients via telehealth. I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Relationship concerns (Infidelity, communication, intimacy), Trauma, Self-Esteem, Stress Management and Life transitions (Divorce, Grief and Loss). As a therapist, I take an integrated approach, drawing on theories, techniques, and strategies from many different models.I utilize a strength based approach, drawing on the individuals strengths, resiliency and resources. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of the client.
My name is Tania Davoodi and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with clients via telehealth. I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Relationship concerns (Infidelity, communication, intimacy), Trauma, Self-Esteem, Stress Management and Life transitions (Divorce, Grief and Loss). As a therapist, I take an integrated approach, drawing on theories, techniques, and strategies from many different models.I utilize a strength based approach, drawing on the individuals strengths, resiliency and resources. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of the client.
Esther Rosales
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Los Angeles, CA 90022
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, my name is Esther Rosales and I am licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I bring a fresh approach to psychotherapy and invite you to call me for a free consultation. I provide services to teens, families, couples, and adults in the Los Angeles area. We will work together to overcome whatever challenge you may be struggling with. My experience includes working with those navigating challenges in Grief & Loss, Relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties. Hola, mi nombre es Esther Rosales, ofrezco un enfoque refrescante a la psicoterapia. Llama me para una consulta gratuita.
Hi, my name is Esther Rosales and I am licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I bring a fresh approach to psychotherapy and invite you to call me for a free consultation. I provide services to teens, families, couples, and adults in the Los Angeles area. We will work together to overcome whatever challenge you may be struggling with. My experience includes working with those navigating challenges in Grief & Loss, Relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties. Hola, mi nombre es Esther Rosales, ofrezco un enfoque refrescante a la psicoterapia. Llama me para una consulta gratuita.
Desiree Trujeque
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Los Angeles, CA 90022 (Online Only)
While providing a safe space, I am here to support you with working on substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationships and self esteem issues.
In today's challenging times, you may have noticed your stress level's seem increased, you're experiencing anxiety and worry more often or maybe your personal, professional or relational experiences are leaving you feeling confused, overwhelmed, exhausted or powerless. With the ever increasing demands of today's changing world, maybe you've given preference to something besides your mental and emotional wellness. You are not alone and you don't have to suffer in silence.
While providing a safe space, I am here to support you with working on substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationships and self esteem issues.
In today's challenging times, you may have noticed your stress level's seem increased, you're experiencing anxiety and worry more often or maybe your personal, professional or relational experiences are leaving you feeling confused, overwhelmed, exhausted or powerless. With the ever increasing demands of today's changing world, maybe you've given preference to something besides your mental and emotional wellness. You are not alone and you don't have to suffer in silence.
Vanessa Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Los Angeles, CA 90022 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with managing stress, anxiety at school, work or other relationships that impacts all areas of your life? Do you feel lost, overwhelmed, frustrated by fast pace, and unrealistic expectations? Do you wonder if things will ever get better? Now more than ever we are experiencing increased stress, pressure and uncertainty in our relationships at home, work and in the community. As a therapist, I am passionate about deeply listening to my clients and helping them identify and overcome the challenges they face in their lives, including anxiety and depression.
Do you struggle with managing stress, anxiety at school, work or other relationships that impacts all areas of your life? Do you feel lost, overwhelmed, frustrated by fast pace, and unrealistic expectations? Do you wonder if things will ever get better? Now more than ever we are experiencing increased stress, pressure and uncertainty in our relationships at home, work and in the community. As a therapist, I am passionate about deeply listening to my clients and helping them identify and overcome the challenges they face in their lives, including anxiety and depression.
Monarca Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East Los Angeles, CA 90022 (Online Only)
Hey mama, life does not always go as planned. Do you feel others don't understand you? Maybe you have gone through a traumatic event, such as baby loss, TFMR, infertility, miscarriage, traumatic birth, or have had a baby in nicu. Or maybe you're having a hard time bonding with your baby, marital/ family conflict, unmet expectations or postpartum depression and/or anxiety. If this sounds like you, you are in the right place and deserve compassion, tailored support and to feel in control again. I offer a safe non judgmental space. At Monarca Therapy, I specialize in perinatal mental health. It's all about you
Hey mama, life does not always go as planned. Do you feel others don't understand you? Maybe you have gone through a traumatic event, such as baby loss, TFMR, infertility, miscarriage, traumatic birth, or have had a baby in nicu. Or maybe you're having a hard time bonding with your baby, marital/ family conflict, unmet expectations or postpartum depression and/or anxiety. If this sounds like you, you are in the right place and deserve compassion, tailored support and to feel in control again. I offer a safe non judgmental space. At Monarca Therapy, I specialize in perinatal mental health. It's all about you
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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.