Depression Therapists in Lomita, CA
With over 15 years of experience in the field of counseling, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals, couples, and teens. My areas of experience include perinatal counseling, parenting support, and a wide range of mental health issues such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I am also experienced in helping individuals navigate the challenges of narcissistic abuse and divorce.
With over 15 years of experience in the field of counseling, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals, couples, and teens. My areas of experience include perinatal counseling, parenting support, and a wide range of mental health issues such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I am also experienced in helping individuals navigate the challenges of narcissistic abuse and divorce.
I have experience working with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems.
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Tearing up or having crying spells? Family, relationships or work becoming more challenging? Or maybe, past situations are now causing feelings of sadness, anger, or shame because you can't forget the memory though you try. These are things that many people deal with on daily basis, however you don't have to do it alone. Therapy is an opportunity to learn ways of coping with things that can be emotionally draining. Counseling is not only what I do, but what I love! You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts in an environment free from judgment or criticism.
I have experience working with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems.
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Tearing up or having crying spells? Family, relationships or work becoming more challenging? Or maybe, past situations are now causing feelings of sadness, anger, or shame because you can't forget the memory though you try. These are things that many people deal with on daily basis, however you don't have to do it alone. Therapy is an opportunity to learn ways of coping with things that can be emotionally draining. Counseling is not only what I do, but what I love! You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts in an environment free from judgment or criticism.
Stages of Life Counseling, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MH, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Lomita, CA 90717 (Online Only)
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I've worked extensively with clients suffering from past/present/inherited trauma and abuse (anxiety, depression, panic); with the aid of counseling/hypnotherapy sessions being highly successful.
Feeling stuck? Do you feel as if you have lost control over your life? Have you found it hard getting in touch with your authentic self? There is a tremendous power that lives within you, and I would like to help you find that. You can learn to master your vision through the power of your mind. Feel your best, be your best, and live your best life now. <!-- Professional verification provided by Psychology Today --> <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/359747" class="sx-verified-se
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I've worked extensively with clients suffering from past/present/inherited trauma and abuse (anxiety, depression, panic); with the aid of counseling/hypnotherapy sessions being highly successful.
Feeling stuck? Do you feel as if you have lost control over your life? Have you found it hard getting in touch with your authentic self? There is a tremendous power that lives within you, and I would like to help you find that. You can learn to master your vision through the power of your mind. Feel your best, be your best, and live your best life now. <!-- Professional verification provided by Psychology Today --> <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/359747" class="sx-verified-se
Have you been feeling stuck and unable to reach your personal and professional goals? Want to experience freedom from excess anxiety, depression, conflicts and other problems to experience a more fulfilling, meaningful and engaging life? I want to help you take the essential steps to identify your life goals, work through difficult life challenges, and learn new skills to transform yourself. Together we can start on your journey to identify and deal with current struggles and find new ways to cope with life difficulties.
Have you been feeling stuck and unable to reach your personal and professional goals? Want to experience freedom from excess anxiety, depression, conflicts and other problems to experience a more fulfilling, meaningful and engaging life? I want to help you take the essential steps to identify your life goals, work through difficult life challenges, and learn new skills to transform yourself. Together we can start on your journey to identify and deal with current struggles and find new ways to cope with life difficulties.
Treating Covid 19 fear, anxiety, depression, grief, via tele-therapy. I help people to feel better and move forward. In our work together you can resolve issues and regain balance.
Treating Covid 19 fear, anxiety, depression, grief, via tele-therapy. I help people to feel better and move forward. In our work together you can resolve issues and regain balance.
I am here for you, for the person who is struggling to get out from under the cloud of anxiety, depression, or that feeling that you just aren't "good enough". I am here for the parent who is struggling with how to manage, and for the child who has trouble regulating their emotions. We have all been there, even therapists. I come from a place of compassion and understanding, ready to meet you where you're at and find out what works for you to heal and grow.
I am here for you, for the person who is struggling to get out from under the cloud of anxiety, depression, or that feeling that you just aren't "good enough". I am here for the parent who is struggling with how to manage, and for the child who has trouble regulating their emotions. We have all been there, even therapists. I come from a place of compassion and understanding, ready to meet you where you're at and find out what works for you to heal and grow.
Lauralee Ann Markley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lomita, CA 90717 (Online Only)
I am passionate about empowering others. I believe we all have the capacity for growth and healing when given the chance to be heard, understood, and unconditionally accepted. For over 12 years as a LMFT, I have had the privilege to help many diverse populations including dv survivors, US Veterans, at risk youth, families, court custody cases and those struggling with loss, depression, anxiety, anger management and couple relational problems. I want to help you reach your goals by utilizing your strengths and minimizing your self-defeating thoughts and behaviors.
I am passionate about empowering others. I believe we all have the capacity for growth and healing when given the chance to be heard, understood, and unconditionally accepted. For over 12 years as a LMFT, I have had the privilege to help many diverse populations including dv survivors, US Veterans, at risk youth, families, court custody cases and those struggling with loss, depression, anxiety, anger management and couple relational problems. I want to help you reach your goals by utilizing your strengths and minimizing your self-defeating thoughts and behaviors.
During that time, some of the experience I have gained is in the areas of addictions, depression, individual, couple, family issues, Post Traumatic Stress, and parenting to name a few.
Hello, my name is Marguerite Doumak and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist working in the SouthBay. I have over 30 years experience in the field of mental health.
During that time, some of the experience I have gained is in the areas of addictions, depression, individual, couple, family issues, Post Traumatic Stress, and parenting to name a few.
Hello, my name is Marguerite Doumak and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist working in the SouthBay. I have over 30 years experience in the field of mental health.
Lilyan W.j. Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCBA, Individ, Couples, Enterta
Verified Verified
Lomita, CA 90717 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a more fulfilling life? In my life coaching and therapy sessions, I am here to guide you to connect with your values, and to experience joy in your life (again). We can focus on topics such as relationships, anxiety, career, depression, ADHD, and Autism. Through convenient Zoom sessions, I create an environment, so you can be yourself, get insight, and gain tools. As an empathic person and mother, I will bring my authentic self and compassion for people to sessions.
Are you looking for a more fulfilling life? In my life coaching and therapy sessions, I am here to guide you to connect with your values, and to experience joy in your life (again). We can focus on topics such as relationships, anxiety, career, depression, ADHD, and Autism. Through convenient Zoom sessions, I create an environment, so you can be yourself, get insight, and gain tools. As an empathic person and mother, I will bring my authentic self and compassion for people to sessions.
I believe everyone deserves a safe place to share life’s challenges, and I enjoy working together with a client to sort out those challenges and achieve goals. Seeking growth through vulnerability and identifying strengths guides my practice.
I believe everyone deserves a safe place to share life’s challenges, and I enjoy working together with a client to sort out those challenges and achieve goals. Seeking growth through vulnerability and identifying strengths guides my practice.
Kelly Laney-Holstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lomita, CA 90717
I specialize in therapy for individuals and couples and focus on improving relationships, self-esteem and mood. I combine Cognitive-Behavioral and Family Systems approaches into counseling. There is also a great emphasis on increasing participation in hobbies and interests as well as diet and exercise while doing mental health work in therapy. Referrals, resources, and recommendations may be given in order to support couples or individuals in this.
I specialize in therapy for individuals and couples and focus on improving relationships, self-esteem and mood. I combine Cognitive-Behavioral and Family Systems approaches into counseling. There is also a great emphasis on increasing participation in hobbies and interests as well as diet and exercise while doing mental health work in therapy. Referrals, resources, and recommendations may be given in order to support couples or individuals in this.
Therapy work is a process of self discovery that's both fulfilling and challenging. As a psychotherapist, my commitment is to provide you with a safe and creative context for an ongoing collaboration. Together, with compassion, persistence and humor, we'll work to identify and uncover self-sabotaging behaviors: the conditioned ways of being and outmoded ways of thinking that often manifest as confusion, self-doubt, fear, anger or anxiety.
Therapy work is a process of self discovery that's both fulfilling and challenging. As a psychotherapist, my commitment is to provide you with a safe and creative context for an ongoing collaboration. Together, with compassion, persistence and humor, we'll work to identify and uncover self-sabotaging behaviors: the conditioned ways of being and outmoded ways of thinking that often manifest as confusion, self-doubt, fear, anger or anxiety.
Assisting you in the transformation of issues that keep you from a healthy and satisfying life is my goal and passion. We will build on your unique strengths and wisdom, and will use nurturing supportive exploration, and modalities suited for you. I will help you in identifying and clarifying the changes you wish to achieve in your life along with understanding and changing the negative patterns that get in the way. I combine the knowledge and experience of 30 years in the field of mental health.
Assisting you in the transformation of issues that keep you from a healthy and satisfying life is my goal and passion. We will build on your unique strengths and wisdom, and will use nurturing supportive exploration, and modalities suited for you. I will help you in identifying and clarifying the changes you wish to achieve in your life along with understanding and changing the negative patterns that get in the way. I combine the knowledge and experience of 30 years in the field of mental health.
Katherine R Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lomita, CA 90717
Throughout life, you will face many different challenges that can leave you with uncomfortable emotions or guide you off track. My goal as a therapist is to provide evidence-based interventions, self-awareness, and skills specific to your situation to help guide you to a new place in life filled with love and light. I believe in the importance of utilizing an individualized and integrated approach to help you reach your full potential.
Throughout life, you will face many different challenges that can leave you with uncomfortable emotions or guide you off track. My goal as a therapist is to provide evidence-based interventions, self-awareness, and skills specific to your situation to help guide you to a new place in life filled with love and light. I believe in the importance of utilizing an individualized and integrated approach to help you reach your full potential.
I always wanted to assist those in the community with overcoming emotional challenges. I have over 16 years' experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I've worked with El Nido Family Centers for 16 years providing psychotherapy and case management services. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I obtained my Master's degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I look forward to meeting with you to talk and develop new ways of overcoming life's challenges.
I always wanted to assist those in the community with overcoming emotional challenges. I have over 16 years' experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I've worked with El Nido Family Centers for 16 years providing psychotherapy and case management services. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I obtained my Master's degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I look forward to meeting with you to talk and develop new ways of overcoming life's challenges.
I have worked for many years with individuals and families who have faced major challenges. Extra support during stressful times can have practical benefits, and can even create opportunities for growth. You will benefit from this investment for the rest of your life. The theme of my practice is Growth through Life Transitions.
I have worked for many years with individuals and families who have faced major challenges. Extra support during stressful times can have practical benefits, and can even create opportunities for growth. You will benefit from this investment for the rest of your life. The theme of my practice is Growth through Life Transitions.
Hi, my name is Barbara Bachmeier-Levy and I am a seasoned licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health across all levels of care. My areas of focus include anxiety, chronic pain, grief, stress, and life-coaching for individuals. My clients have more often than not been motivated to engage in self-discovery, and often have some specific ideas about what they want to change, accomplish, or process. They enjoy a two-way engagement and quickly learn that I am a person that they can trust to share their personal journey with.
Hi, my name is Barbara Bachmeier-Levy and I am a seasoned licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health across all levels of care. My areas of focus include anxiety, chronic pain, grief, stress, and life-coaching for individuals. My clients have more often than not been motivated to engage in self-discovery, and often have some specific ideas about what they want to change, accomplish, or process. They enjoy a two-way engagement and quickly learn that I am a person that they can trust to share their personal journey with.
Isabel Simon
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lomita, CA 90717
Overwhelmed by anxiety? Struggling to navigate relationships & balance it all? I'm here to create a safe space where your story will be honored. Together, we will foster a relationship built on warmth, empathy, & mutual respect. Our partnership is the foundation of our work together, allowing us to collaboratively explore your strengths, gain insight into your past & clarity on your future goals, & identify a clear path forward. My approach is one of compassion and humor, I understand the importance of a light-hearted moment alongside meaningful conversation.
Overwhelmed by anxiety? Struggling to navigate relationships & balance it all? I'm here to create a safe space where your story will be honored. Together, we will foster a relationship built on warmth, empathy, & mutual respect. Our partnership is the foundation of our work together, allowing us to collaboratively explore your strengths, gain insight into your past & clarity on your future goals, & identify a clear path forward. My approach is one of compassion and humor, I understand the importance of a light-hearted moment alongside meaningful conversation.
Lina Gabriella Balchas
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Lomita, CA 90717 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have experience working with all ages, families, & couples working through trauma, PTSD, body image and disordered eating, self harm, suicidal ideations, gender identity & sexual orientation struggles, addiction, depression, and anxiety.
Hi, and welcome to the next chapter of your life. Whether it be trauma, loss, addiction, stress, or everyday struggles that brought you here, you’re making a brave leap and seeking support. Our lives are filled with ups and downs, pleasure and pain, but hard work and dedication to your own mental health can help carve a more stable and bright path. Therapy is an amazing chance to process and work through current struggle, past ruptures, or worries about the future. My goal as your therapist is to work as a team to address, process, and grow from your concerns. I will provide an open space, free of judgement, full of empathy!
I have experience working with all ages, families, & couples working through trauma, PTSD, body image and disordered eating, self harm, suicidal ideations, gender identity & sexual orientation struggles, addiction, depression, and anxiety.
Hi, and welcome to the next chapter of your life. Whether it be trauma, loss, addiction, stress, or everyday struggles that brought you here, you’re making a brave leap and seeking support. Our lives are filled with ups and downs, pleasure and pain, but hard work and dedication to your own mental health can help carve a more stable and bright path. Therapy is an amazing chance to process and work through current struggle, past ruptures, or worries about the future. My goal as your therapist is to work as a team to address, process, and grow from your concerns. I will provide an open space, free of judgement, full of empathy!
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Do you find yourself hooked by stress, sadness, depression, fears, anxiety and worries? Do you find at times it is difficult to focus and concentrate? Life may feel quite difficult, be it from work, aging, your health issues, family problems, or significant relationship or friendship changes. You may be seeking to discover what brings meaning to your life. You may be wanting to figure out just how to be more resilient.
Do you find yourself hooked by stress, sadness, depression, fears, anxiety and worries? Do you find at times it is difficult to focus and concentrate? Life may feel quite difficult, be it from work, aging, your health issues, family problems, or significant relationship or friendship changes. You may be seeking to discover what brings meaning to your life. You may be wanting to figure out just how to be more resilient.
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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.