Depression Therapists in Ontario, CA
Dr. Vanessa Marie Armas
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ontario, CA 91764 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and Welcome! My name is Dr. Vanessa M. Armas. I am a California-licensed marriage/Family Therapist and a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who identifies as an Integrative Therapist. I specialize in addressing a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, work-life balance, and life transitions. A key aspect of my therapy is to empower and support you in achieving and maintaining your emotional and mental health goals.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Dr. Vanessa M. Armas. I am a California-licensed marriage/Family Therapist and a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who identifies as an Integrative Therapist. I specialize in addressing a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, work-life balance, and life transitions. A key aspect of my therapy is to empower and support you in achieving and maintaining your emotional and mental health goals.
Welcome! As a dedicated therapist with years of experience in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My passion lies in providing a safe, empathetic, and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or seeking personal growth, I’m here to assist. I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship and strive to create a warm, non-judgmental environment where you feel heard and understood. I am continually inspired by the resilience and strength of my clients and am committed to supporting you.
Welcome! As a dedicated therapist with years of experience in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My passion lies in providing a safe, empathetic, and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or seeking personal growth, I’m here to assist. I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship and strive to create a warm, non-judgmental environment where you feel heard and understood. I am continually inspired by the resilience and strength of my clients and am committed to supporting you.
Jessica Balderas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
She uses her knowledge and experience to help decrease anxiety and depression, resolve problems with relationships, and help you feel more satisfied with life.
Jessica Balderas is a therapist with several years of experience.
She uses her knowledge and experience to help decrease anxiety and depression, resolve problems with relationships, and help you feel more satisfied with life.
Jessica Balderas is a therapist with several years of experience.
Milia Mahfoud Staggs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ontario, CA 91761
I am passionate about helping people achieve their goals in therapy by providing a safe place for them to learn, grow, and be themselves. I understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous step, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Areas of treatment I specialize in include depression, anxiety, anger issues, parenting, grief and loss, family conflicts, codependency, spirituality, and IVF and infertility.
I am passionate about helping people achieve their goals in therapy by providing a safe place for them to learn, grow, and be themselves. I understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous step, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Areas of treatment I specialize in include depression, anxiety, anger issues, parenting, grief and loss, family conflicts, codependency, spirituality, and IVF and infertility.
My current practice is dedicated to serving adults and I specialize in Mood Disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar), Personality Disorders, grief, and life adjustments (prenatal and postpartum, infertility, parenting, employment shifts, changes in family dynamics, infidelity, divorce, etc.
If you are hoping to manage life stressors to live at your greatest potential, I am your therapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and have 10+ years of experience in the mental health field. I am bilingual; one of my greatest passions is working with the Spanish speaking community. I pride myself in being culturally sensitive, person-centered, and utilize a variety of treatment modalities to address your needs and provide helpful interventions to support you outside of our sessions.
My current practice is dedicated to serving adults and I specialize in Mood Disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar), Personality Disorders, grief, and life adjustments (prenatal and postpartum, infertility, parenting, employment shifts, changes in family dynamics, infidelity, divorce, etc.
If you are hoping to manage life stressors to live at your greatest potential, I am your therapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and have 10+ years of experience in the mental health field. I am bilingual; one of my greatest passions is working with the Spanish speaking community. I pride myself in being culturally sensitive, person-centered, and utilize a variety of treatment modalities to address your needs and provide helpful interventions to support you outside of our sessions.
Denise Harlan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
Do you feel anxious, worried, or depressed and overwhelmed with your life? Are you struggling to feel happy? Do you feel past trauma is affecting your ability to heal? Is it hard to be kind to yourself or to tell yourself that you are doing all that you can? Together, we can build a safe place so that we can find what's not working for you and get you back to a place where your mind, body, and spirit feel at ease. We'll use a mindfulness approach and identify those negative thoughts and come up with a balanced adaptive thought that can help you feel better.
Do you feel anxious, worried, or depressed and overwhelmed with your life? Are you struggling to feel happy? Do you feel past trauma is affecting your ability to heal? Is it hard to be kind to yourself or to tell yourself that you are doing all that you can? Together, we can build a safe place so that we can find what's not working for you and get you back to a place where your mind, body, and spirit feel at ease. We'll use a mindfulness approach and identify those negative thoughts and come up with a balanced adaptive thought that can help you feel better.
My name is Carol Kosta. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I hold a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch Los Angeles and I am a certified EMDR practitioner. Over the last 20 years I have have worked as a therapist with diverse populations in private practice, community based programs and facilities that treat mental health, eating disorders and substance use disorders. I primarily use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients recover from trauma and other life distressing experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression and panic disorders.
My name is Carol Kosta. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I hold a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch Los Angeles and I am a certified EMDR practitioner. Over the last 20 years I have have worked as a therapist with diverse populations in private practice, community based programs and facilities that treat mental health, eating disorders and substance use disorders. I primarily use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients recover from trauma and other life distressing experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression and panic disorders.
Hello my name is Corie Jones Duzsa. I am marriage and family therapist licensed in California with 20 years of experience. I have worked with children, teens, adults, couples, and families with a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting problems, family conflict, chronic pain, low self-esteem, and more. I have worked with many different types of clients that range from children to adults, LGBTQ clients, couples and families, and both men and women. I am currently working primarily with adults and older teens from 18 and up, individuals, and couples.
Hello my name is Corie Jones Duzsa. I am marriage and family therapist licensed in California with 20 years of experience. I have worked with children, teens, adults, couples, and families with a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting problems, family conflict, chronic pain, low self-esteem, and more. I have worked with many different types of clients that range from children to adults, LGBTQ clients, couples and families, and both men and women. I am currently working primarily with adults and older teens from 18 and up, individuals, and couples.
My experience came from years of supporting and helping adult individuals overcome challenges such as anger, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life stressors that are holding them back from being the best version of themselves.
Accepting new clients for online therapy - I help adults overcome anxious thoughts and depressive mood relating to work, school, or relationship. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients by building a strong therapeutic relationship using empathy, compassion, and personal and professional knowledge. My approach is person-centered and strengths based, as well as utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals.
My experience came from years of supporting and helping adult individuals overcome challenges such as anger, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life stressors that are holding them back from being the best version of themselves.
Accepting new clients for online therapy - I help adults overcome anxious thoughts and depressive mood relating to work, school, or relationship. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients by building a strong therapeutic relationship using empathy, compassion, and personal and professional knowledge. My approach is person-centered and strengths based, as well as utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals.
I have extensive experience working with individuals coping with depression, anxiety, adjusting to major life changes, interpersonal relationship problems, healing childhood traumas, self-esteem, parenting, grief, and loss, among others.
I strongly believe that every human being is worthy and should be living their best life. Therapy should be a safe place where one can explore our deepest emotions, thoughts, and feelings without judgement. Together, I believe we can help you heal from past emotional wounds that are not allowing you to be who you truly are. I am a bilingual Spanish speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. I have worked in outpatient mental health programs, non-profit agencies, field-based community programs, and private practice.
I have extensive experience working with individuals coping with depression, anxiety, adjusting to major life changes, interpersonal relationship problems, healing childhood traumas, self-esteem, parenting, grief, and loss, among others.
I strongly believe that every human being is worthy and should be living their best life. Therapy should be a safe place where one can explore our deepest emotions, thoughts, and feelings without judgement. Together, I believe we can help you heal from past emotional wounds that are not allowing you to be who you truly are. I am a bilingual Spanish speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. I have worked in outpatient mental health programs, non-profit agencies, field-based community programs, and private practice.
I understand depression in a very personal way.
Hi, I'm Josh Turov, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I believe that therapy can heal, but I also know that telling a stranger about your deepest pain can be a strange feeling. I value a therapeutic environment based on empathy, respect, and the development of trust. I've seen therapy work, and I feel lucky that I get to be part of that journey for others. I work with adult individuals of any age, with a special focus on young adults age 21-45. I also work with adolescents ages 12 and up. I have experience working with people going through a wide range of experiences, including depression, anxiety, the impacts of trauma.
I understand depression in a very personal way.
Hi, I'm Josh Turov, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I believe that therapy can heal, but I also know that telling a stranger about your deepest pain can be a strange feeling. I value a therapeutic environment based on empathy, respect, and the development of trust. I've seen therapy work, and I feel lucky that I get to be part of that journey for others. I work with adult individuals of any age, with a special focus on young adults age 21-45. I also work with adolescents ages 12 and up. I have experience working with people going through a wide range of experiences, including depression, anxiety, the impacts of trauma.
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I'm most experienced in treating depression, anxiety, substance use, grief and loss, and those with trauma, and I have worked with clients from all ages and walks of life and stages of development, from infants to seniors.
My name is Hope Gibbons; I'm Native American/Hispanic and offer a culturally sensitive, empathetic, nonjudgmental compassionate approach to therapy. I hope to offer a space of acceptance, positive regard, and openness. I have experience working with many populations, particularly with trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and substance use. I strongly believe the client is the expert in their own treatment and the best narrator of their own story. I believe in the power of an individual's resilience and a desire to persevere.
I'm most experienced in treating depression, anxiety, substance use, grief and loss, and those with trauma, and I have worked with clients from all ages and walks of life and stages of development, from infants to seniors.
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I work with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, and relational issues.
Hi, my name is Grace Peprah. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with individuals and couples struggling with various mental illnesses. The most common theoretical approaches I like to focus on in my practice are Cognitive, Behavioral, and Client-Centered. The environment I like to create for my clients in my sessions is trusting, nonjudgmental, safe, with open communication. I am easy to talk to. I refrain from giving my personal opinions but rather use a lot of reflective listening.
I work with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, and relational issues.
Hi, my name is Grace Peprah. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with individuals and couples struggling with various mental illnesses. The most common theoretical approaches I like to focus on in my practice are Cognitive, Behavioral, and Client-Centered. The environment I like to create for my clients in my sessions is trusting, nonjudgmental, safe, with open communication. I am easy to talk to. I refrain from giving my personal opinions but rather use a lot of reflective listening.
Stephanie Sandbergen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, attachment, effective communication, and mindfulness.
I have over 10 years of experience working with clients from various backgrounds, including children, teens, adults, the elderly, parents, couples, families, and LGBTQIA+ clients. I genuinely care for my clients and show them empathy, acceptance and validation with a sense of humor. I am patient and will also challenge my clients to step outside of their comfort zones with the goals of incremental progress and improved quality of life. I focus on the entire person: physical, mental, social and spiritual.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, attachment, effective communication, and mindfulness.
I have over 10 years of experience working with clients from various backgrounds, including children, teens, adults, the elderly, parents, couples, families, and LGBTQIA+ clients. I genuinely care for my clients and show them empathy, acceptance and validation with a sense of humor. I am patient and will also challenge my clients to step outside of their comfort zones with the goals of incremental progress and improved quality of life. I focus on the entire person: physical, mental, social and spiritual.
Hi! My name is Jocelyn Flores, and I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist who is licensed in California. I have experience working with families, children, adolescents, and adults, ages 8-30 with various backgrounds. I have experience treating anxiety, trauma, and depression. I typically work with clients who come in struggling with trauma, anxiety, and or depressive-related issues.
Hi! My name is Jocelyn Flores, and I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist who is licensed in California. I have experience working with families, children, adolescents, and adults, ages 8-30 with various backgrounds. I have experience treating anxiety, trauma, and depression. I typically work with clients who come in struggling with trauma, anxiety, and or depressive-related issues.
Brittany Charles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
(Fight On!) I also have a background in both Community and School-Based Mental Health programs, working with depression, anxiety and stress management.
I was born and raised in the great city South Los Angeles, Ca. I believe it is important to break generational trauma in addition to learning healthy coping skills to manage personal and familial conflict. I have experience working with adolescents, teens and adults utilizing interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and mindfulness practices. I believes that therapy is not a “cookie cutter” approach and all clients deserve individualized services that provide opportunities for reflection and growth.
(Fight On!) I also have a background in both Community and School-Based Mental Health programs, working with depression, anxiety and stress management.
I was born and raised in the great city South Los Angeles, Ca. I believe it is important to break generational trauma in addition to learning healthy coping skills to manage personal and familial conflict. I have experience working with adolescents, teens and adults utilizing interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and mindfulness practices. I believes that therapy is not a “cookie cutter” approach and all clients deserve individualized services that provide opportunities for reflection and growth.
Elizabeth Sarkis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help.
Feeling overwhelmed by life and searching for meaning? Are you struggling to be fully present in your relationships and other areas of your life because you're living in survival mode? Using a mindfulness approach, I help people shift away from coping mechanisms that prevent them from connecting fully to themselves and their lives. Let's work together to identify what's not working and find the balance you're looking for.
Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help.
Feeling overwhelmed by life and searching for meaning? Are you struggling to be fully present in your relationships and other areas of your life because you're living in survival mode? Using a mindfulness approach, I help people shift away from coping mechanisms that prevent them from connecting fully to themselves and their lives. Let's work together to identify what's not working and find the balance you're looking for.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist experienced and passionate about helping people adjust to the inevitable changes we all face in life. I'm also trained to help those struggling with addiction/alcoholism. I have personal experience with cancer and have over 18 years in addiction recovery. I truly believe my own life experiences help me connect with those who are similar to me. I typically work with men and women struggling with cancer or addiction/alcohol issues, as well as those struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist experienced and passionate about helping people adjust to the inevitable changes we all face in life. I'm also trained to help those struggling with addiction/alcoholism. I have personal experience with cancer and have over 18 years in addiction recovery. I truly believe my own life experiences help me connect with those who are similar to me. I typically work with men and women struggling with cancer or addiction/alcohol issues, as well as those struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Jessica L Morales
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ontario, CA 91764 (Online Only)
I can assist you in improving your anxiety and depression by helping you increase safe coping skills.
Asking for help and opening up can be a difficult process but allowing yourself to share troubling and stressful experiences can help you to regain control over your life. Learning to improve safe coping skills can help one to release stress and anxiety and better deal with life circumstances in a more positive way. Releasing hurt and pain is a healing process and promotes growth which can improve relationships and overall life satisfaction.
I can assist you in improving your anxiety and depression by helping you increase safe coping skills.
Asking for help and opening up can be a difficult process but allowing yourself to share troubling and stressful experiences can help you to regain control over your life. Learning to improve safe coping skills can help one to release stress and anxiety and better deal with life circumstances in a more positive way. Releasing hurt and pain is a healing process and promotes growth which can improve relationships and overall life satisfaction.
Candy Taylor-Ceballos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761 (Online Only)
It takes courage to address your emotional, spiritual and mental well-being. One of the hardest challenges in life is to discover a new path when you're feeling stuck. You have just taken the hardest step by seeking support from an experienced licensed mental health professional. If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions or have experienced a traumatic event, I want you to know that you're not alone. I use tele-therapy to offer a safe, non-judgemental space where we can explore your thoughts, feelings and underlying issues that may be contributing to your well-being.
It takes courage to address your emotional, spiritual and mental well-being. One of the hardest challenges in life is to discover a new path when you're feeling stuck. You have just taken the hardest step by seeking support from an experienced licensed mental health professional. If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions or have experienced a traumatic event, I want you to know that you're not alone. I use tele-therapy to offer a safe, non-judgemental space where we can explore your thoughts, feelings and underlying issues that may be contributing to your well-being.
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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.