Depression Therapists in Ladera Ranch, CA
Whether you and your spouse are looking to improve your communication skills, your child is exhibiting behavior concerns, you are challenged with anxiety and/or depression, you are coping with a loss or you are existing within a life transition/stressor, I am here to enhance your emotional growth in order to support your right to self-determination.
We all face life stressors with an added bonus of our own unique and personal complexities. If you are seeking to explore a journey of transformation, I will provide a safe space that will guide your readiness for change through a collection of therapeutic tools and techniques.
Whether you and your spouse are looking to improve your communication skills, your child is exhibiting behavior concerns, you are challenged with anxiety and/or depression, you are coping with a loss or you are existing within a life transition/stressor, I am here to enhance your emotional growth in order to support your right to self-determination.
We all face life stressors with an added bonus of our own unique and personal complexities. If you are seeking to explore a journey of transformation, I will provide a safe space that will guide your readiness for change through a collection of therapeutic tools and techniques.
Lilit Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 (Online Only)
I provide a safe environment in which we can explore issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship distress, and life transitions.
Life can feel overwhelming. You may feel stuck, anxious, confused, or burdened with pain. Or perhaps you have reached a difficult impasse in your relationship. You may even feel like all hope for change is lost. I’m here to come alongside of you and tell you that change is possible. I believe we can work together to understand the emotions and needs at the root of your thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns. With insight, you can find your footing again, regain hope, and ultimately, you can make lasting changes in your life.
I provide a safe environment in which we can explore issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship distress, and life transitions.
Life can feel overwhelming. You may feel stuck, anxious, confused, or burdened with pain. Or perhaps you have reached a difficult impasse in your relationship. You may even feel like all hope for change is lost. I’m here to come alongside of you and tell you that change is possible. I believe we can work together to understand the emotions and needs at the root of your thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns. With insight, you can find your footing again, regain hope, and ultimately, you can make lasting changes in your life.
I especially enjoy working with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Teenagers!!! Parents of children and teenagers!! Feeling stressed out? Frustrated? Tired of the same arguments every day with your children or partner? Tired of your children not listening to you? Tired of fighting abut chores? Homework? Teenagers: sick of losing homework, failing tests? You are not alone! I can help you! I develop good working relationships quickly and easily. I offer new insight to re-think problems, and problem-solve solutions. I help you to become aware of your thoughts, feelings, emotions and behaviors, and how these affect your relationships with your friends, your partner and family, and others.
I especially enjoy working with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Teenagers!!! Parents of children and teenagers!! Feeling stressed out? Frustrated? Tired of the same arguments every day with your children or partner? Tired of your children not listening to you? Tired of fighting abut chores? Homework? Teenagers: sick of losing homework, failing tests? You are not alone! I can help you! I develop good working relationships quickly and easily. I offer new insight to re-think problems, and problem-solve solutions. I help you to become aware of your thoughts, feelings, emotions and behaviors, and how these affect your relationships with your friends, your partner and family, and others.
Staying or being connected to others---Isn't that what we all desire? To have meaningful and healthy relationships with our spouses, children, friends and co-workers. It is our relationships that determine our fulfillment in life. Do you experience depression, anxiety or stress that complicate how you relate with others? Do you find it difficult to get others to take you seriously or listen to what you have to say? Come and explore these issues and more in a professional and caring environment.
Staying or being connected to others---Isn't that what we all desire? To have meaningful and healthy relationships with our spouses, children, friends and co-workers. It is our relationships that determine our fulfillment in life. Do you experience depression, anxiety or stress that complicate how you relate with others? Do you find it difficult to get others to take you seriously or listen to what you have to say? Come and explore these issues and more in a professional and caring environment.
Whether you are struggling with depression, suffering with anxiety or panic attacks, wrestling with your marriage, coping with divorce, dealing with an illness or death, feeling controlled or humiliated by your significant other, or living with a history of sexual abuse or assault, I can help you work on these issues. With over 22 years of clinical experience, I have helped many people improve their lives. Find your solutions and start feeling better today!
Whether you are struggling with depression, suffering with anxiety or panic attacks, wrestling with your marriage, coping with divorce, dealing with an illness or death, feeling controlled or humiliated by your significant other, or living with a history of sexual abuse or assault, I can help you work on these issues. With over 22 years of clinical experience, I have helped many people improve their lives. Find your solutions and start feeling better today!
Anxiety, Depression and Relationships: These are my top three specialties because when you think about it, most other issues have one of these at the root. The clients I work with come from all walks of life, each bringing their own unique set of experiences and needs. I love working with individuals and couples who are open to working as a team, enjoy a good sense of humor, and are open minded about the work we are doing together. I believe that these components are important aspects of what makes our therapeutic relationship successful, so I ensure I bring them into every session and encourage my clients to do the same!
Anxiety, Depression and Relationships: These are my top three specialties because when you think about it, most other issues have one of these at the root. The clients I work with come from all walks of life, each bringing their own unique set of experiences and needs. I love working with individuals and couples who are open to working as a team, enjoy a good sense of humor, and are open minded about the work we are doing together. I believe that these components are important aspects of what makes our therapeutic relationship successful, so I ensure I bring them into every session and encourage my clients to do the same!
Heidi A Berman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFCT
Verified Verified
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 (Online Only)
Do you or someone close to you have noticeable mood changes or periods of anxiety & depression that are interfering with your life? Is your child not the same youngster he/she used to be? I am a highly experienced PhD. with specializations in Mood Disorders (e.g. Bipolar, Depression), Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, and all Addictions. Additionally, I have substantial experience in virtually all areas of mental health. I work hard for you to make the therapy process both comfortable and rewarding.
My practice is open to adults,teens, children, couples and families. Phone consultation (therapy) is available during or after-hours.
Do you or someone close to you have noticeable mood changes or periods of anxiety & depression that are interfering with your life? Is your child not the same youngster he/she used to be? I am a highly experienced PhD. with specializations in Mood Disorders (e.g. Bipolar, Depression), Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, and all Addictions. Additionally, I have substantial experience in virtually all areas of mental health. I work hard for you to make the therapy process both comfortable and rewarding.
My practice is open to adults,teens, children, couples and families. Phone consultation (therapy) is available during or after-hours.
Patricia Zielinski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Whether this is your first time searching for a therapist or you have been in therapy before, I am glad that you found my profile. My name is Patricia Zielinski and I have over 20 years of experience working as a therapist treating a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders and addictions. People often tell me that the process of finding a therapist is challenging. I agree, and personally understand that finding the right person to trust to help you is crucial. Your time and financial investment in therapy needs to produce real results that are sustainable.
Whether this is your first time searching for a therapist or you have been in therapy before, I am glad that you found my profile. My name is Patricia Zielinski and I have over 20 years of experience working as a therapist treating a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders and addictions. People often tell me that the process of finding a therapist is challenging. I agree, and personally understand that finding the right person to trust to help you is crucial. Your time and financial investment in therapy needs to produce real results that are sustainable.
Dorina Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with individuals, couples on relationship and marital issues, and also specialize in working with adolescents with issues such as ADHD, low self-esteem, self-destructive behavior, depression, trauma, lack of motivation and confusion regarding the future.
Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed on a daily basis? Does it feel like your mind is working against you? Do you feel like you're never good enough? How you feel about yourself and the way you perceive the situations in your life is the key to how happy and successful you are. I can help you decrease the anxiety and depression that creates this mental confusion and may be preventing you from creating the life and the relationships that you want. Please check out my website at www.dorinasterntherapy.com for more detailed information about my practice. Weekend and evening appointments are available.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples on relationship and marital issues, and also specialize in working with adolescents with issues such as ADHD, low self-esteem, self-destructive behavior, depression, trauma, lack of motivation and confusion regarding the future.
Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed on a daily basis? Does it feel like your mind is working against you? Do you feel like you're never good enough? How you feel about yourself and the way you perceive the situations in your life is the key to how happy and successful you are. I can help you decrease the anxiety and depression that creates this mental confusion and may be preventing you from creating the life and the relationships that you want. Please check out my website at www.dorinasterntherapy.com for more detailed information about my practice. Weekend and evening appointments are available.
Dr. Evan Fewsmith
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
I work with Depression/Anxiety, Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse, Trauma, Men's Issues, Marriage and Family issues, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, other issues as well.
I know how hard it is to look for the right therapist. Before you make a appointment, it is my sincere attempt here to explain who I am and how I work. I provide individual sessions based on a foundation of trust, genuineness and respect. I work with clients by educating them, processing thoughts and feelings, exploring options, and directing new ways to interact. I believe everyone has the ability to grow if given an opportunity to be coached and supported by a trusted therapist. I possess a large repertoire of psychological interventions and tools to draw from. I work differently and individually with each and every client.
I work with Depression/Anxiety, Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse, Trauma, Men's Issues, Marriage and Family issues, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, other issues as well.
I know how hard it is to look for the right therapist. Before you make a appointment, it is my sincere attempt here to explain who I am and how I work. I provide individual sessions based on a foundation of trust, genuineness and respect. I work with clients by educating them, processing thoughts and feelings, exploring options, and directing new ways to interact. I believe everyone has the ability to grow if given an opportunity to be coached and supported by a trusted therapist. I possess a large repertoire of psychological interventions and tools to draw from. I work differently and individually with each and every client.
Susan McIntyre Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Problems are often the catalyst to transformation......you becoming your greatest self. Our work together will help clarify your preferences and identify what gets in the way of living the life you want. My approach to working with clients varies depending on our therapeutic goals. Each client is unique and brings important life experiences and personal resources into the therapeutic process. These strengths will be foundational to our work together. I am experienced in treating a broad range of problems including depression and anxiety disorders, relational problems as well as issues relating to trauma or loss.
Problems are often the catalyst to transformation......you becoming your greatest self. Our work together will help clarify your preferences and identify what gets in the way of living the life you want. My approach to working with clients varies depending on our therapeutic goals. Each client is unique and brings important life experiences and personal resources into the therapeutic process. These strengths will be foundational to our work together. I am experienced in treating a broad range of problems including depression and anxiety disorders, relational problems as well as issues relating to trauma or loss.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCBA
Verified Verified
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
I have experience in treating children and adolescents affected by anxiety, autism, depression, and trauma.
Hello! You're taking the first step towards learning how to manage those negative emotions. Guess what!? We all experience distressing emotions and thoughts. Those thoughts trigger behaviors that can affect our relationship with ourselves and with others. Learning how to manage them and not suppress them is the journey we can take together. I will empower you along the way so you can continue your journey with newly learned skills and confidence.
I have experience in treating children and adolescents affected by anxiety, autism, depression, and trauma.
Hello! You're taking the first step towards learning how to manage those negative emotions. Guess what!? We all experience distressing emotions and thoughts. Those thoughts trigger behaviors that can affect our relationship with ourselves and with others. Learning how to manage them and not suppress them is the journey we can take together. I will empower you along the way so you can continue your journey with newly learned skills and confidence.
If you are struggling with low self-esteem, confusion, anxiety, or depression, I will be a compassionate guide. If you have self-defeating beliefs and patterns, together we can create a new mindset. If your relationships are disappointing, I will help you confront the roadblocks. If your marriage is stagnant, I can assist you to intentionally create the "WOW in your VOW". If you are reeling from betrayal, broken relationships, family conflict, parenting or step-parenting issues, I can assist you in developing a strategy that will work for you. If you are grieving, I will walk beside you.
If you are struggling with low self-esteem, confusion, anxiety, or depression, I will be a compassionate guide. If you have self-defeating beliefs and patterns, together we can create a new mindset. If your relationships are disappointing, I will help you confront the roadblocks. If your marriage is stagnant, I can assist you to intentionally create the "WOW in your VOW". If you are reeling from betrayal, broken relationships, family conflict, parenting or step-parenting issues, I can assist you in developing a strategy that will work for you. If you are grieving, I will walk beside you.
It is my passion to help individuals and couples struggling with any issues, ranging from childhood sexual abuse to current relationship problems, such as communication, intimacy, and anger issues. If you feel alone, stressed, or depressed please contact me and start the journey to healing today. You can have the life and the kind of relationships you desire!
It is my passion to help individuals and couples struggling with any issues, ranging from childhood sexual abuse to current relationship problems, such as communication, intimacy, and anger issues. If you feel alone, stressed, or depressed please contact me and start the journey to healing today. You can have the life and the kind of relationships you desire!
My specializations are working with couples, and families faced with postpartum related depression/anxiety, infertility, and birth trauma/loss.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that has been providing service for 22 years. I currently see individuals, and couples, in my private practice. In addition, I facilitate psycho-educational and support groups. I provide a unique approach that fits the needs of every client. I customize my treatment plan based on where my client is at while providing a safe, nurturing, collaborative environment.
My specializations are working with couples, and families faced with postpartum related depression/anxiety, infertility, and birth trauma/loss.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that has been providing service for 22 years. I currently see individuals, and couples, in my private practice. In addition, I facilitate psycho-educational and support groups. I provide a unique approach that fits the needs of every client. I customize my treatment plan based on where my client is at while providing a safe, nurturing, collaborative environment.
Anne San Juan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 (Online Only)
Life events are like pieces of a puzzle that create the picture of where you are today. I have worked with women who left abusive relationships for the safety of a shelter to addicts/ alcoholics looking toward the path of recovery and now with mentally ill clients who seek a normal. I work on relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, addiction, abuse, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, and codependency. I am a straightforward, caring, intuitively connected therapist that gets to your core issues to help you better understand how you got to where you are, how you can get unstuck, and how to move forward.
Life events are like pieces of a puzzle that create the picture of where you are today. I have worked with women who left abusive relationships for the safety of a shelter to addicts/ alcoholics looking toward the path of recovery and now with mentally ill clients who seek a normal. I work on relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, addiction, abuse, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, and codependency. I am a straightforward, caring, intuitively connected therapist that gets to your core issues to help you better understand how you got to where you are, how you can get unstuck, and how to move forward.
In graduate school, in addition to working with adults, I received specialty training in children and adolescents with anxiety, depression & behavioral problems.
Now offering telehealth services for children, adolescents, and adults. We live in a fast-paced society that fosters stress, anxiety, and perfectionism, often at the expense of balance and well-being. As a psychologist, I work with clients to help them increase healthy functioning and create the balance they are seeking in their lives, behaviors and relationships. Unfortunately, many of the stressors of modern life begin to be felt early. I work with not only adults, but children and adolescents to help them learn healthy ways of managing the demands they face.
In graduate school, in addition to working with adults, I received specialty training in children and adolescents with anxiety, depression & behavioral problems.
Now offering telehealth services for children, adolescents, and adults. We live in a fast-paced society that fosters stress, anxiety, and perfectionism, often at the expense of balance and well-being. As a psychologist, I work with clients to help them increase healthy functioning and create the balance they are seeking in their lives, behaviors and relationships. Unfortunately, many of the stressors of modern life begin to be felt early. I work with not only adults, but children and adolescents to help them learn healthy ways of managing the demands they face.
Michelle Kane
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, Coach
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am extensively trained to work with individuals of every age and stage of development, along with additional specialized training for couples and families. I apply a systemic perspective and strength-based and resilience approach with clients, while blending evidence-based theory into practice. I work with life stage transitions, marital satisfaction and intimacy issues, high conflict, anxiety, depression, divorced or remarried or blended families, anger management, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, multi-cultural communication, stress management, family of origin issues, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, spiritual development, and work/life balance.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am extensively trained to work with individuals of every age and stage of development, along with additional specialized training for couples and families. I apply a systemic perspective and strength-based and resilience approach with clients, while blending evidence-based theory into practice. I work with life stage transitions, marital satisfaction and intimacy issues, high conflict, anxiety, depression, divorced or remarried or blended families, anger management, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, multi-cultural communication, stress management, family of origin issues, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, spiritual development, and work/life balance.
Therapy Without Walls California/Dr Melissa Essman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 (Online Only)
Major life transitions such as college, career, marriage, parenting, work-family balance or empty nesting can bring upon anxiety, depression and increased conflict.
I have designed a practice to be responsive to your contemporary needs in your life - through VIRTUAL interactive therapy appointments that effectively utilize the natural setting you are in. I have found that therapy can be even more useful by meeting you in the context you are in. Meeting you while you are parenting can better tackle your parenting goals. Mind-body health goals can be achieved even better when we use therapy virtually while you’re on a walk. Teaching you to take valuable breaks in your day, is a therapy approach that can be even more helpful as you reset from your office. This is not your average teletherapy.
Major life transitions such as college, career, marriage, parenting, work-family balance or empty nesting can bring upon anxiety, depression and increased conflict.
I have designed a practice to be responsive to your contemporary needs in your life - through VIRTUAL interactive therapy appointments that effectively utilize the natural setting you are in. I have found that therapy can be even more useful by meeting you in the context you are in. Meeting you while you are parenting can better tackle your parenting goals. Mind-body health goals can be achieved even better when we use therapy virtually while you’re on a walk. Teaching you to take valuable breaks in your day, is a therapy approach that can be even more helpful as you reset from your office. This is not your average teletherapy.
All couples/family issues, affair repair, life transitions, anger, depression and stress management.
Introducing Comprehensive Individual & Family Counseling Services: The experience, support and guidance you need at my private Mission Viejo office or convenient online sessions, I offer a safe space for couples, kids, teens, and families to navigate complex relationships and life transitions. With over 30 years of experience, I specialize in addressing a wide range of complex issues, including student and school challenges, court matters, Trust me to help you navigate through parenting challenges, extended family dynamics, court-related issues, anger management, addiction, blending families, and more. Text me 949.521.1140
All couples/family issues, affair repair, life transitions, anger, depression and stress management.
Introducing Comprehensive Individual & Family Counseling Services: The experience, support and guidance you need at my private Mission Viejo office or convenient online sessions, I offer a safe space for couples, kids, teens, and families to navigate complex relationships and life transitions. With over 30 years of experience, I specialize in addressing a wide range of complex issues, including student and school challenges, court matters, Trust me to help you navigate through parenting challenges, extended family dynamics, court-related issues, anger management, addiction, blending families, and more. Text me 949.521.1140
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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.