Depression Therapists in Penn Valley, CA
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Penn Valley, CA 95946 (Online Only)
I hold a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I offer over 15 years’ experience in trauma-based therapy, working with individuals (adolescents & adults) and teams dealing with life challenges. These issues include depression, anxiety, relationship stress/issues, work stress, post-traumatic stress, suicidal ideation, gender issues, ADHD, grief and many more. I have had the opportunity to work in crisis intervention, intellectual disability services, prison population and active-duty service members.
I hold a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I offer over 15 years’ experience in trauma-based therapy, working with individuals (adolescents & adults) and teams dealing with life challenges. These issues include depression, anxiety, relationship stress/issues, work stress, post-traumatic stress, suicidal ideation, gender issues, ADHD, grief and many more. I have had the opportunity to work in crisis intervention, intellectual disability services, prison population and active-duty service members.
I have extensive history working with individuals who live with profound grief, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD and other diagnoses and environmental stressors.
I strive to meet people where they are, to listen and understand their values, to explore and encourage them to connect to what matters most to them. My goal is to help people cultivate loving acceptance of themselves, and gain insight of how the past impacts the present, while forging an awareness that the past does not have to dictate one’s current reality. Developing a clear, nonjudgmental view of their journey allows people to work towards creating a life congruent with their values. I believe all humans have inherent worth and dignity, I believe each person can overcome the trauma and struggles they have endured or face now.
I have extensive history working with individuals who live with profound grief, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD and other diagnoses and environmental stressors.
I strive to meet people where they are, to listen and understand their values, to explore and encourage them to connect to what matters most to them. My goal is to help people cultivate loving acceptance of themselves, and gain insight of how the past impacts the present, while forging an awareness that the past does not have to dictate one’s current reality. Developing a clear, nonjudgmental view of their journey allows people to work towards creating a life congruent with their values. I believe all humans have inherent worth and dignity, I believe each person can overcome the trauma and struggles they have endured or face now.
Imagine a day when you wake up and things are exactly like you want them to be, the depression or anxiety is gone and there is hope for tomorrow. Psychotherapy can help you live in the moment, detach from things you can not change and grow to a more peaceful, confident self. Nothing would bring me more joy than to be able to help you achieve your goals whatever they might be.
Imagine a day when you wake up and things are exactly like you want them to be, the depression or anxiety is gone and there is hope for tomorrow. Psychotherapy can help you live in the moment, detach from things you can not change and grow to a more peaceful, confident self. Nothing would bring me more joy than to be able to help you achieve your goals whatever they might be.
Lindsay French
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Penn Valley, CA 95946
Waitlist for new clients
I work with a multitude of issues including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, self-discovery, trauma, improving resilience, and working through conflicts in relationships with loved ones.
As a Kindred Heart Therapy Group clinician, I understand that life can be difficult, and at times the challenges may feel impossible. A variety of reasons can prompt the decision to seek therapy. Whether it be a traumatic experience, a life transition, or another reason, I can help navigate challenges in your life in a way that works for you. I work with individuals and couples to explore their emotions and experiences in a safe environment that can increase understanding and help them reach their goals.
I work with a multitude of issues including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, self-discovery, trauma, improving resilience, and working through conflicts in relationships with loved ones.
As a Kindred Heart Therapy Group clinician, I understand that life can be difficult, and at times the challenges may feel impossible. A variety of reasons can prompt the decision to seek therapy. Whether it be a traumatic experience, a life transition, or another reason, I can help navigate challenges in your life in a way that works for you. I work with individuals and couples to explore their emotions and experiences in a safe environment that can increase understanding and help them reach their goals.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or difficult life experiences? You may feel stuck in the aftermath of trauma or have trouble creating healthy and rewarding relationships. Or maybe your past is getting in the way of you being your authentic self and meeting life's challenges. I would be honored to help you or your loved one to work through your pain, fear, or shame and learn how to live more fully in the present. I will work with you to discover and follow your own goals and values with compassion, humor, and open-mindedness.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or difficult life experiences? You may feel stuck in the aftermath of trauma or have trouble creating healthy and rewarding relationships. Or maybe your past is getting in the way of you being your authentic self and meeting life's challenges. I would be honored to help you or your loved one to work through your pain, fear, or shame and learn how to live more fully in the present. I will work with you to discover and follow your own goals and values with compassion, humor, and open-mindedness.
Aurora Packard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Penn Valley, CA 95946
Specializing in ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety, I offer a collaborative approach with CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.
Are you facing challenges related to ADHD, autism, depression, and/or anxiety? Curious about neurodiversity diagnosis? Whether it's improved coping strategies, emotional regulation, or greater self-awareness you seek, let's explore together. I invite you to embark on a collaborative journey, leveraging evidence-based approaches to navigate challenges, uncover strengths, and cultivate resilience for lasting positive change. Your path to well-being begins with understanding and empowerment; reach out to start this transformative process today.
Specializing in ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety, I offer a collaborative approach with CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.
Are you facing challenges related to ADHD, autism, depression, and/or anxiety? Curious about neurodiversity diagnosis? Whether it's improved coping strategies, emotional regulation, or greater self-awareness you seek, let's explore together. I invite you to embark on a collaborative journey, leveraging evidence-based approaches to navigate challenges, uncover strengths, and cultivate resilience for lasting positive change. Your path to well-being begins with understanding and empowerment; reach out to start this transformative process today.
Center for Transformational Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, AMFT
Verified Verified
Penn Valley, CA 95946
At Center for Transformational Psychotherapy we are committed to the real possibility of happiness for every human being, regardless of individual background and circumstance. We work from a shared perspective that transformation occurs by developing a relationship with awareness, which includes and ultimately goes beyond the context of the ego. Within this shared perspective we offer a wide range of therapeutic techniques and will work with you to find the therapist who best meets your needs.
At Center for Transformational Psychotherapy we are committed to the real possibility of happiness for every human being, regardless of individual background and circumstance. We work from a shared perspective that transformation occurs by developing a relationship with awareness, which includes and ultimately goes beyond the context of the ego. Within this shared perspective we offer a wide range of therapeutic techniques and will work with you to find the therapist who best meets your needs.
I support older adults as they navigate life stressors and transitions. You or a loved one may be struggling with family/couple dynamics, work/life balance, retirement, chronic health conditions, leaving your home and community, living with family, assisted living, or death of a loved one. You may be the person receiving or providing care. You may feel overwhelmed with grief or a loss of social connection, purpose, and identity. You may be experiencing increased vulnerability, sadness, or anxiety about the future, and a new awareness of your own mortality.
I support older adults as they navigate life stressors and transitions. You or a loved one may be struggling with family/couple dynamics, work/life balance, retirement, chronic health conditions, leaving your home and community, living with family, assisted living, or death of a loved one. You may be the person receiving or providing care. You may feel overwhelmed with grief or a loss of social connection, purpose, and identity. You may be experiencing increased vulnerability, sadness, or anxiety about the future, and a new awareness of your own mortality.
Elizabeth 'mac' MacLeod
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD(c), LMFTA, EXA
Verified Verified
Penn Valley, CA 95946 (Online Only)
Expressive Arts trauma-informed multicultural narrative approaches, applied with self-reflective multi-dimensional art modalities that grow clients' understanding of who they are, what their values are, and why they think, feel, and act the way they do. Mac also works with enhancing vital energy that calls on the wisdom of our ancestors and modern understandings of basic trauma-neurology, psychology, and somatic (body) awareness, along with peaceful practices to restore equilibrium that confirms the journey IS the destination. She also uses Attachment Theory to decode patterns of intergenerational trauma and identified gift
Expressive Arts trauma-informed multicultural narrative approaches, applied with self-reflective multi-dimensional art modalities that grow clients' understanding of who they are, what their values are, and why they think, feel, and act the way they do. Mac also works with enhancing vital energy that calls on the wisdom of our ancestors and modern understandings of basic trauma-neurology, psychology, and somatic (body) awareness, along with peaceful practices to restore equilibrium that confirms the journey IS the destination. She also uses Attachment Theory to decode patterns of intergenerational trauma and identified gift
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist, with over twenty years of experience in the field of mental health and therapy. I have spent many years working with professionals in the business and tech sector, as well as adolescents in the high school and university setting. I work with high-achieving, engaged clients who desire to strengthen their self-knowledge, improve their relationships and enhance their life. We focus on how to foster a growth mindset, improve self-care practices and clarify your unique life purpose, in order to live a value-oriented, joyful life.
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist, with over twenty years of experience in the field of mental health and therapy. I have spent many years working with professionals in the business and tech sector, as well as adolescents in the high school and university setting. I work with high-achieving, engaged clients who desire to strengthen their self-knowledge, improve their relationships and enhance their life. We focus on how to foster a growth mindset, improve self-care practices and clarify your unique life purpose, in order to live a value-oriented, joyful life.
I try to live my life and do my life's work while remembering to be kind because everyone is going through a battle i know nothing about. I hope by understanding the battles others are facing, I can help them understand their value and together we can manage situations that seem unmanageable. I look forward to meeting you and hearing your story.
I try to live my life and do my life's work while remembering to be kind because everyone is going through a battle i know nothing about. I hope by understanding the battles others are facing, I can help them understand their value and together we can manage situations that seem unmanageable. I look forward to meeting you and hearing your story.
Carolyn B Cooper
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SEP, SAP, EMDR
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Penn Valley, CA 95946
Somatic Experiencing (SE) takes healing to a deeper level. Combined with 'top-down' approaches, SE helps identify strengths and intentions beneath painful survival patterns. Shame, fear and anger transform into vital life energy. Surviving becomes thriving. As a private practice psychotherapist based in SF & Marin for several years, I was fortunate to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. During the pandemic, my practice shifted to primarily virtual.
Somatic Experiencing (SE) takes healing to a deeper level. Combined with 'top-down' approaches, SE helps identify strengths and intentions beneath painful survival patterns. Shame, fear and anger transform into vital life energy. Surviving becomes thriving. As a private practice psychotherapist based in SF & Marin for several years, I was fortunate to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. During the pandemic, my practice shifted to primarily virtual.
Accepting NEW clients: I offer a light in discovering your authentic self. The innate expert in your own life who may be in the darkness now, but has the courage to find the gem within. I too have walked some difficult paths. These hard knocks have only made me gentler, kinder, wiser. Exploring the foundations of holistic health and the artistic realms of the imagination provides vast potential for humankind. In my work of assisting the rehabilitation of Birds of Prey, I also learned that to truly live takes more than the mechanics of a recovered body, but also requires that one wants to thrive. A spirit empowered to fully live.
Accepting NEW clients: I offer a light in discovering your authentic self. The innate expert in your own life who may be in the darkness now, but has the courage to find the gem within. I too have walked some difficult paths. These hard knocks have only made me gentler, kinder, wiser. Exploring the foundations of holistic health and the artistic realms of the imagination provides vast potential for humankind. In my work of assisting the rehabilitation of Birds of Prey, I also learned that to truly live takes more than the mechanics of a recovered body, but also requires that one wants to thrive. A spirit empowered to fully live.
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Laura L Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Grass Valley, CA 95949 (Online Only)
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, addiction, prolonged grief, IVF, relationship issues, and more.
I understand that seeking therapy can be a significant step, especially when facing various challenges. If you're in California, I want you to know that I offer telehealth therapy, including evening appointments. As your therapist, my approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard and understood. With my experience, I can assist you in setting meaningful goals for your therapy journey. I have experience with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds including LGBTQI and BIPOC. Your mental health is important & I care about your well being.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, addiction, prolonged grief, IVF, relationship issues, and more.
I understand that seeking therapy can be a significant step, especially when facing various challenges. If you're in California, I want you to know that I offer telehealth therapy, including evening appointments. As your therapist, my approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard and understood. With my experience, I can assist you in setting meaningful goals for your therapy journey. I have experience with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds including LGBTQI and BIPOC. Your mental health is important & I care about your well being.
Betsy Perluss
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Grass Valley, CA 95945 (Online Only)
Note: I am only accepting new clients for online therapy. Most of my clients come to me because they feel stuck in their lives. They may feel stuck in unfulfilling patterns, a trauma cycle, a sense of purposelessness, grief, depression or anxiety. They may be caught in an oppressive societal perspective of what it means to be “healthy.” In most cases, these symptoms are not enemies, but indicators that something new – a new perspective, a new story – is attempting to emerge, like a sapling pushing its way from beneath the ground.
Note: I am only accepting new clients for online therapy. Most of my clients come to me because they feel stuck in their lives. They may feel stuck in unfulfilling patterns, a trauma cycle, a sense of purposelessness, grief, depression or anxiety. They may be caught in an oppressive societal perspective of what it means to be “healthy.” In most cases, these symptoms are not enemies, but indicators that something new – a new perspective, a new story – is attempting to emerge, like a sapling pushing its way from beneath the ground.
Tami Louis-Olesen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Nevada City, CA 95959
Voted Best Therapist for 7 years! Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you unsure how to get the life you want? Sometimes negative thinking, anxious thoughts, unhealthy relationship patterns, previous traumas, (or something else) holds us back from reaching our true potential. It's during these times, that it's difficult to see your value and the strengths you bring to yourself and others. It doesn't have to stay this way. Therapy is an opportunity to work with someone to get the life and relationships you have always wanted - and to feel good again.
Voted Best Therapist for 7 years! Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you unsure how to get the life you want? Sometimes negative thinking, anxious thoughts, unhealthy relationship patterns, previous traumas, (or something else) holds us back from reaching our true potential. It's during these times, that it's difficult to see your value and the strengths you bring to yourself and others. It doesn't have to stay this way. Therapy is an opportunity to work with someone to get the life and relationships you have always wanted - and to feel good again.
Christina Olsen
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nevada City, CA 95959
On the outside, it appears you have it all together. You have an ideal life with a great job, a good marriage and a lot of friends. But something is off. On the inside, you feel alone: no one knows the burdens you carry. You have tried everything you know to do, but still feel depressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. You're terrified of the moment when everyone figures out you are a fraud. You know on paper you have a good life, and you're confused why you don't feel happy. You have come to the right place. Therapy can help you resolve those internal thoughts, feelings and stuck points that no one else sees.
On the outside, it appears you have it all together. You have an ideal life with a great job, a good marriage and a lot of friends. But something is off. On the inside, you feel alone: no one knows the burdens you carry. You have tried everything you know to do, but still feel depressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. You're terrified of the moment when everyone figures out you are a fraud. You know on paper you have a good life, and you're confused why you don't feel happy. You have come to the right place. Therapy can help you resolve those internal thoughts, feelings and stuck points that no one else sees.
Emma Burrows
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nevada City, CA 95959 (Online Only)
I am now welcoming inquiries from new clients to my practice. If you're motivated to feel healthier, nourished and supported, I'm here to help. I am a holisic therapist and coach and I offer compassionate guidance and deep listening. I have experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, body image, identity formation, life transitions, existential angst, relational challenges, and LGBTQIA+ youth. I also welcome individuals looking for prenatal and postpartum support. My additional training in depth-oriented Sandplay Therapy, yoga, and Ayurveda, informs the holistic framework I bring to my work with clients.
I am now welcoming inquiries from new clients to my practice. If you're motivated to feel healthier, nourished and supported, I'm here to help. I am a holisic therapist and coach and I offer compassionate guidance and deep listening. I have experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, body image, identity formation, life transitions, existential angst, relational challenges, and LGBTQIA+ youth. I also welcome individuals looking for prenatal and postpartum support. My additional training in depth-oriented Sandplay Therapy, yoga, and Ayurveda, informs the holistic framework I bring to my work with clients.
Shannan Ramirez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you unsure how to get the life you want? Are you the parent of a child or teen and you can see that they are struggling? Sometimes negative thinking, anxious thoughts, unhealthy relationship patterns, previous traumas, (or something else) holds us back from reaching our true potential. It's during these times, that it's difficult to see your value and the strengths you bring to yourself and others. It doesn't have to stay this way. Therapy is an opportunity for you to work with someone to get the life you have always wanted - and to feel good again!
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you unsure how to get the life you want? Are you the parent of a child or teen and you can see that they are struggling? Sometimes negative thinking, anxious thoughts, unhealthy relationship patterns, previous traumas, (or something else) holds us back from reaching our true potential. It's during these times, that it's difficult to see your value and the strengths you bring to yourself and others. It doesn't have to stay this way. Therapy is an opportunity for you to work with someone to get the life you have always wanted - and to feel good again!
Paloma Margaret Mckenna
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95945 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with sex, desire, and low self-esteem? Do you find yourself consistently attracting the wrong types of people, want better relationships and to feel good about who you are? If you feel stuck, enraged, depressed, anxious or stressed-out, I would like to be there to support you as become more resilient, aware and empowered in your life. It is human to need connection and belonging from others. Together, we can build those pathways to connection that truly bring the best out of you, helping you to strengthen bonds, become more attached within yourself and in your most intimate relationships.
Do you struggle with sex, desire, and low self-esteem? Do you find yourself consistently attracting the wrong types of people, want better relationships and to feel good about who you are? If you feel stuck, enraged, depressed, anxious or stressed-out, I would like to be there to support you as become more resilient, aware and empowered in your life. It is human to need connection and belonging from others. Together, we can build those pathways to connection that truly bring the best out of you, helping you to strengthen bonds, become more attached within yourself and in your most intimate relationships.
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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.