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Sarah Oh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92373
I have helped clients journey through life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum depression/anxiety, among others.
I commend you for seeking help. You are not alone in your journey and relief can be found! I provide a non-judgmental, collaborative, and safe place for you to share your struggles. I believe in being honest and direct, while incorporating a sense of humor to approach life’s challenges.
I have helped clients journey through life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum depression/anxiety, among others.
I commend you for seeking help. You are not alone in your journey and relief can be found! I provide a non-judgmental, collaborative, and safe place for you to share your struggles. I believe in being honest and direct, while incorporating a sense of humor to approach life’s challenges.
(951) 463-5392 View (951) 463-5392
Mindfulness Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92373
I provide a structural and evidence base practice approach dealing with anxiety, depression, and family/couple issues.
I can assist the person/family in finding ways to address personal impairments that impact growth and vitality.
I provide a structural and evidence base practice approach dealing with anxiety, depression, and family/couple issues.
I can assist the person/family in finding ways to address personal impairments that impact growth and vitality.
(909) 328-1577 View (909) 328-1577
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Spring To Autumn Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92374
Need support to tackle some of life's difficulties? It is ok to ask for help sometimes. Many of the individuals and families who contact us are all looking for the same tools: learning to cope and reduce stress, overcoming trauma, and finding peace of mind. We help tackle everyday issues with an evidenced based behavioral approach. We help with marital/premarital counseling, individuals with depression, anxiety, or mood issues, children and teenage struggles and much more. We are ready to help with providing support and making positive changes. We are a group practice with many therapist options to choose from.
Need support to tackle some of life's difficulties? It is ok to ask for help sometimes. Many of the individuals and families who contact us are all looking for the same tools: learning to cope and reduce stress, overcoming trauma, and finding peace of mind. We help tackle everyday issues with an evidenced based behavioral approach. We help with marital/premarital counseling, individuals with depression, anxiety, or mood issues, children and teenage struggles and much more. We are ready to help with providing support and making positive changes. We are a group practice with many therapist options to choose from.
(909) 557-6574 View (909) 557-6574
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Kelly C Rivinius
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92373
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I treat perinatal mood disorders, chronic depression & anxiety, interpersonal struggles, & trauma.
No matter your story, I will meet you at the point of your specific need. Whether you are a mother experiencing a perinatal mood disorder while desperately trying to hold on; if you are an adult having difficulty reconciling your needs for love and care with what have so far been disappointing and invalidating relationships; whether you feel like you have been anxious and depressed for longer than you can remember; or you struggle for your body to believe what your mind has heard a thousand times - that you are safe and valued and loved - I can help.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I treat perinatal mood disorders, chronic depression & anxiety, interpersonal struggles, & trauma.
No matter your story, I will meet you at the point of your specific need. Whether you are a mother experiencing a perinatal mood disorder while desperately trying to hold on; if you are an adult having difficulty reconciling your needs for love and care with what have so far been disappointing and invalidating relationships; whether you feel like you have been anxious and depressed for longer than you can remember; or you struggle for your body to believe what your mind has heard a thousand times - that you are safe and valued and loved - I can help.
(909) 922-7604 View (909) 922-7604
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Janelle Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, | EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
Other areas of focus include: existential themes, couples, coming of age issues, identity, work, stress management, depression, anxiety, spirituality, skill building, etc.
Accepting new clients. I enjoy helping people heal, move forward, and overcome challenges. I have experience working with young adults/adults, and couples. I apply a Client Centered approach, CBT, DBT, REBT, Post Modern, Existential, & Psychodynamic- dependent upon needs. I am passionate about therapy and have been practicing for ten years. I have also been a contractor for A&E’s “Intervention” and I have contracted with CSULB for D1 athletes. I work with working professionals, business owners, college students, couples, etc. Additionally, I practice the specialty of Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Other areas of focus include: existential themes, couples, coming of age issues, identity, work, stress management, depression, anxiety, spirituality, skill building, etc.
Accepting new clients. I enjoy helping people heal, move forward, and overcome challenges. I have experience working with young adults/adults, and couples. I apply a Client Centered approach, CBT, DBT, REBT, Post Modern, Existential, & Psychodynamic- dependent upon needs. I am passionate about therapy and have been practicing for ten years. I have also been a contractor for A&E’s “Intervention” and I have contracted with CSULB for D1 athletes. I work with working professionals, business owners, college students, couples, etc. Additionally, I practice the specialty of Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
(909) 255-3508 View (909) 255-3508
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Jessica Saran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92373
Treatment interventions will allow you to process pain, decrease anxiety, decrease depression, and replace unhealthy thoughts and behaviors with healthy ones.
You do not need to have a mental health disorder to seek therapy. Sometimes we just need someone to listen and provide extra support through life transitions and challenges. I'm pleased to be that person for you in your life. Everyone suffers from life's struggles, but healing begins through connections to both ourselves and the people in our lives. We all are resilient and have the aptitude to feel peace and acceptance with relationships and within.
Treatment interventions will allow you to process pain, decrease anxiety, decrease depression, and replace unhealthy thoughts and behaviors with healthy ones.
You do not need to have a mental health disorder to seek therapy. Sometimes we just need someone to listen and provide extra support through life transitions and challenges. I'm pleased to be that person for you in your life. Everyone suffers from life's struggles, but healing begins through connections to both ourselves and the people in our lives. We all are resilient and have the aptitude to feel peace and acceptance with relationships and within.
(909) 527-6655 View (909) 527-6655
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Karlee Ohm
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92374
I have extensive experience in treating both anxiety and depression and approach these areas by exploring the possibilities of unresolved pain and anger.
If you need help now, I am here for you and will offer relief of painful symptoms. My clinical focus is on personal growth, challenges with anxiety and depression and spiritual questioning. I have a proven method for finding the root of every life challenge. The goal for all my clients is for each and every one of them to obtain total peace and clarity for themselves. My therapeutic approach is non-judgmental, open and honest. I also offer Neurofeedback therapy that will help reduce symptoms of anxiety and ADHD/ADD. Request a free assessment to determine if Neurofeedback is right for you. In-person or virtual therapy offered.
I have extensive experience in treating both anxiety and depression and approach these areas by exploring the possibilities of unresolved pain and anger.
If you need help now, I am here for you and will offer relief of painful symptoms. My clinical focus is on personal growth, challenges with anxiety and depression and spiritual questioning. I have a proven method for finding the root of every life challenge. The goal for all my clients is for each and every one of them to obtain total peace and clarity for themselves. My therapeutic approach is non-judgmental, open and honest. I also offer Neurofeedback therapy that will help reduce symptoms of anxiety and ADHD/ADD. Request a free assessment to determine if Neurofeedback is right for you. In-person or virtual therapy offered.
(909) 455-9519 View (909) 455-9519
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Jacqueline Rasar
Counselor, PhD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92373
Do you ever feel like something is preventing you from engaging in your own life? Something like depression, anxiety, adjustment, trauma, grief, or an eating disorder? If so, please consider contacting me. Regardless of your struggle, in my practice you will find a comfortable and supportive atmosphere to reach your therapeutic goals.
Do you ever feel like something is preventing you from engaging in your own life? Something like depression, anxiety, adjustment, trauma, grief, or an eating disorder? If so, please consider contacting me. Regardless of your struggle, in my practice you will find a comfortable and supportive atmosphere to reach your therapeutic goals.
(909) 895-0565 View (909) 895-0565
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Daniel Leone
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92373
I welcome you! My name is Daniel Leone and I work as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My experience is focused mainly on relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma and substance use. Therapy will provide you with the space and safety to talk about your traumas, struggles and concerns without judgement. As a therapist I had the opportunity to work with kids (9 to 12), teens, adults and couples.
I welcome you! My name is Daniel Leone and I work as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My experience is focused mainly on relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma and substance use. Therapy will provide you with the space and safety to talk about your traumas, struggles and concerns without judgement. As a therapist I had the opportunity to work with kids (9 to 12), teens, adults and couples.
(858) 923-5930 View (858) 923-5930
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Kimberly Jordan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92374
Hello, my name is Kimberly Jordan, and my license number is 105037. I offer a blended approach to therapy incorporating many different methods and approaches so that I may tailor each plan to the unique individual. Some of the approaches I use are Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Somatic, Gestalt, and Positive Psychology. I enjoy working with many different types of clients but my greatest experience is with individuals between the ages of 5 and 99. I am experienced and comfortable dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, LGBQ, and other forms of trauma.
Hello, my name is Kimberly Jordan, and my license number is 105037. I offer a blended approach to therapy incorporating many different methods and approaches so that I may tailor each plan to the unique individual. Some of the approaches I use are Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Somatic, Gestalt, and Positive Psychology. I enjoy working with many different types of clients but my greatest experience is with individuals between the ages of 5 and 99. I am experienced and comfortable dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, LGBQ, and other forms of trauma.
(818) 659-9597 View (818) 659-9597
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Mavernie V Mitchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92374
I work with clients who are in severe crisis, who are depressed, grieving, anxious, not feeling good about themselves, having family problems, serious mental health issues or wanting to change behaviors that have been detrimental to their lives.
My greatest passion is performing my duties as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I feel honored working with clients who seek mental health treatment. I serve adults, adolescents, and children, with proficiency in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to, individual, group, family and child therapy. I utilize active listening, validation, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. My work is focussed, goal directed, purpose and problem centered, offering support, warmth, caring, and deep regard for clients' rights and potentials for change. I accept Medicare and MediCal/IEHP insurance. Additionally, I accept private insurance - Blue Cross, CHIPA, Value Options, MHN, Aetna, TriCAre, etc.
I work with clients who are in severe crisis, who are depressed, grieving, anxious, not feeling good about themselves, having family problems, serious mental health issues or wanting to change behaviors that have been detrimental to their lives.
My greatest passion is performing my duties as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I feel honored working with clients who seek mental health treatment. I serve adults, adolescents, and children, with proficiency in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to, individual, group, family and child therapy. I utilize active listening, validation, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. My work is focussed, goal directed, purpose and problem centered, offering support, warmth, caring, and deep regard for clients' rights and potentials for change. I accept Medicare and MediCal/IEHP insurance. Additionally, I accept private insurance - Blue Cross, CHIPA, Value Options, MHN, Aetna, TriCAre, etc.
(909) 303-6368 View (909) 303-6368
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Margaret Evanow, LPCC, Clinical Counseling Svc
Counselor, MS, PhD, LPCC, CCTP, DBTC
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92374  (Online Only)
Traumatic life experiences, loss of a loved one or pet, addictions, depression, anxiety, a missed life opportunity, or confusing life circumstances; all can inhibit our forward movement in life.
Are there times when you feel like you are just hanging on, going through the motions without really living, struggling to deal with substantial problems or life traumas? Then it is time to face the challenges that life has brought you and move toward the life that you envision. A life that is peace-filled, satisfying, bringing out the gifts that you carry inside - it is possible! Counseling is a process to help you enhance your life path, heal your life traumas, stop addictive patterns, and move forward. NOW is time to begin your journey - we can start together.
Traumatic life experiences, loss of a loved one or pet, addictions, depression, anxiety, a missed life opportunity, or confusing life circumstances; all can inhibit our forward movement in life.
Are there times when you feel like you are just hanging on, going through the motions without really living, struggling to deal with substantial problems or life traumas? Then it is time to face the challenges that life has brought you and move toward the life that you envision. A life that is peace-filled, satisfying, bringing out the gifts that you carry inside - it is possible! Counseling is a process to help you enhance your life path, heal your life traumas, stop addictive patterns, and move forward. NOW is time to begin your journey - we can start together.
(909) 361-4562 View (909) 361-4562
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Sue Konkel-White
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373  (Online Only)
Clients who seek me out are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. I am experienced in working with individuals coming from many different ethnic, economic, religious and spiritual backgrounds. Clients coming are seeking to be heard and understood, not judged and condemned. They want to get unstuck and live a full and meaningful life with rich and satisfying relationships.
Clients who seek me out are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. I am experienced in working with individuals coming from many different ethnic, economic, religious and spiritual backgrounds. Clients coming are seeking to be heard and understood, not judged and condemned. They want to get unstuck and live a full and meaningful life with rich and satisfying relationships.
(909) 256-2263 View (909) 256-2263
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Jeanpaulo A Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, inattentiveness, depression, grief and loss, substance abuse, and the overall effects of trauma.
Are you seeking a better quality of life? Perhaps you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life, or having trouble controlling your thoughts and emotions. Maybe, you are ready to change this trajectory and move forward in a new direction. Greetings! My name is Jeanpaulo A. Gonzalez, and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with adolescents and adults from all walks of life.
I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, inattentiveness, depression, grief and loss, substance abuse, and the overall effects of trauma.
Are you seeking a better quality of life? Perhaps you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life, or having trouble controlling your thoughts and emotions. Maybe, you are ready to change this trajectory and move forward in a new direction. Greetings! My name is Jeanpaulo A. Gonzalez, and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with adolescents and adults from all walks of life.
(909) 323-7662 View (909) 323-7662
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Priscilla Willmott
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
I view depression, anxiety and other mental health struggles as a natural consequence of our environment and the inability to be accepted as our true selves in the contexts we live in.
I’m here to witness your lived in experience. I believe that who you are is a culmination of having survived the pains of life and how you learned to get love. I don't feel the need to fix you but will push you to lean into your humanity by rediscovering the parts of yourself you had to abandon to receive love. I act as a mirror for you to see yourself more clearly, to realize that love has been and is already inside of you.
I view depression, anxiety and other mental health struggles as a natural consequence of our environment and the inability to be accepted as our true selves in the contexts we live in.
I’m here to witness your lived in experience. I believe that who you are is a culmination of having survived the pains of life and how you learned to get love. I don't feel the need to fix you but will push you to lean into your humanity by rediscovering the parts of yourself you had to abandon to receive love. I act as a mirror for you to see yourself more clearly, to realize that love has been and is already inside of you.
(951) 441-2534 View (951) 441-2534
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Lee M Stillerman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92373  (Online Only)
Over the last 16 years, I have helped people with a wide range of problems. My services are ideal for those struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationship issues, career obstacles, grief and loss, life transitions, and the demands and challenges of everyday life. In therapy we examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that aren’t working and identify more adaptive or functional responses that help you to adjust to life's changes. If you are looking for a therapist in Ca I am a Licensed psychologist providing individual psychotherapy virtually using a HIPAA compliant video conferencing platform.
Over the last 16 years, I have helped people with a wide range of problems. My services are ideal for those struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationship issues, career obstacles, grief and loss, life transitions, and the demands and challenges of everyday life. In therapy we examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that aren’t working and identify more adaptive or functional responses that help you to adjust to life's changes. If you are looking for a therapist in Ca I am a Licensed psychologist providing individual psychotherapy virtually using a HIPAA compliant video conferencing platform.
(951) 322-4931 View (951) 322-4931
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Kelley Marie Tyler (Kuss)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
All of us at some point in time struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, family and relationship conflict, or adjustment to change.
I believe the most influential part of the therapeutic process is the relationship between the client and therapist. I could continue to go to school, and put more letters behind my name, but that won’t mean anything if my clients don’t feel safe, connected, and comfortable. I believe that all of us, at any point in time, can become “stuck.” I welcome your calls to see if we will be a good fit, to travel through your personal navigation for growth, healing, and empowerment.
All of us at some point in time struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, family and relationship conflict, or adjustment to change.
I believe the most influential part of the therapeutic process is the relationship between the client and therapist. I could continue to go to school, and put more letters behind my name, but that won’t mean anything if my clients don’t feel safe, connected, and comfortable. I believe that all of us, at any point in time, can become “stuck.” I welcome your calls to see if we will be a good fit, to travel through your personal navigation for growth, healing, and empowerment.
(909) 328-1631 View (909) 328-1631
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Brian Donovan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92374  (Online Only)
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. My heart goes out to those who are struggling to find hope in their lives. Is that you? Have you felt like giving up? When everyone else around you seems to be happy, you do your best to put on a smile and act as if everything is okay, but it isn’t. You are struggling. Maybe you are feeling depressed or anxious. Maybe you are struggling in your relationships including your marriage, but don’t know why. Maybe you need healing from something someone else has done to you (including your spouse).
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. My heart goes out to those who are struggling to find hope in their lives. Is that you? Have you felt like giving up? When everyone else around you seems to be happy, you do your best to put on a smile and act as if everything is okay, but it isn’t. You are struggling. Maybe you are feeling depressed or anxious. Maybe you are struggling in your relationships including your marriage, but don’t know why. Maybe you need healing from something someone else has done to you (including your spouse).
(909) 324-4855 View (909) 324-4855
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Emelly Rosspencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MPH, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
I commonly work with clients experiencing relational stress, trauma symptoms, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief and loss, and spiritual issues.
As a therapist, the heart of my work is to help you create healthy, more fulfilling relationships. Because we are relational beings, our lives are profoundly influenced by the quality of our relationships. At times, we may need to repair a broken relationship, let go of a harmful relationship, or manage a problematic relationship in a healthier way. I come alongside couples, families, and individuals to bring health and healing to relationships with key people in their lives - spouses, parents, children, friends, work colleagues, or even your relationship to yourself.
I commonly work with clients experiencing relational stress, trauma symptoms, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief and loss, and spiritual issues.
As a therapist, the heart of my work is to help you create healthy, more fulfilling relationships. Because we are relational beings, our lives are profoundly influenced by the quality of our relationships. At times, we may need to repair a broken relationship, let go of a harmful relationship, or manage a problematic relationship in a healthier way. I come alongside couples, families, and individuals to bring health and healing to relationships with key people in their lives - spouses, parents, children, friends, work colleagues, or even your relationship to yourself.
(909) 473-4685 View (909) 473-4685
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Bryan Cafferky
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MDiv, CFLE
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
I specialize in trauma, anxiety/ depression, & communication patterns.
Here you will find a compassionate & authentic space in which you learn to more deeply connect with yourself (and others), so you can finally discover what's behind your typical “knee-jerk reactions” & why your “go to” coping strategies seem to cause more distress than the original problems! Then we'll make meaningful shifts to uncover new and healthier ways to approach life and relationships. Clients often come to me for help with a broad range of concerns, like: trauma, anxiety, depression, pain, existential malaise, creative blocks, infertility challenges, grief, & family/relationship drama and communication difficulties.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety/ depression, & communication patterns.
Here you will find a compassionate & authentic space in which you learn to more deeply connect with yourself (and others), so you can finally discover what's behind your typical “knee-jerk reactions” & why your “go to” coping strategies seem to cause more distress than the original problems! Then we'll make meaningful shifts to uncover new and healthier ways to approach life and relationships. Clients often come to me for help with a broad range of concerns, like: trauma, anxiety, depression, pain, existential malaise, creative blocks, infertility challenges, grief, & family/relationship drama and communication difficulties.
(909) 328-6179 View (909) 328-6179
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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.