Depression Therapists in Riverside, CA
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With 14 years of experience, I use innovative and effective treatment models to ensure from day one my clients have the skills, insight, general support, and awareness to treat their issues whether it be depression, anxiety, relationship issues, work stress, or whatever is causing major disruptions to their everyday lives and slowing them down.
MEN, you are never a burden..remember that. Guys, are the pressures of new fatherhood, work, school, marriage / relationships, parenting, or just being a man in today's society too overwhelming at times? Is the stress of everyday life making it difficult to function in day to day life as well as impacting your relationships? Many men tend to not seek out support due to concerns of being seen as weak if they do so, fear of judgement by others, or previous poor experiences in therapy. Not this time. Let's get things started so you can find the peace you deserve. Keep reading to learn what I offer and how you can work with me.
With 14 years of experience, I use innovative and effective treatment models to ensure from day one my clients have the skills, insight, general support, and awareness to treat their issues whether it be depression, anxiety, relationship issues, work stress, or whatever is causing major disruptions to their everyday lives and slowing them down.
MEN, you are never a burden..remember that. Guys, are the pressures of new fatherhood, work, school, marriage / relationships, parenting, or just being a man in today's society too overwhelming at times? Is the stress of everyday life making it difficult to function in day to day life as well as impacting your relationships? Many men tend to not seek out support due to concerns of being seen as weak if they do so, fear of judgement by others, or previous poor experiences in therapy. Not this time. Let's get things started so you can find the peace you deserve. Keep reading to learn what I offer and how you can work with me.
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Hello! My name is Erika Brinda. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 13 years of professional work experience. I love being a therapist and I appreciate the work that I do. I enjoy working with a diverse population and practice therapy with cultural humility. I am accustomed to working with the entire lifespan. I prefer working with adults. I have experience with treating depression, anxiety/panic disorders, trauma, sleep issues, adjustment disorders, divorce and family stressors, and mood disorders.
Hello! My name is Erika Brinda. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 13 years of professional work experience. I love being a therapist and I appreciate the work that I do. I enjoy working with a diverse population and practice therapy with cultural humility. I am accustomed to working with the entire lifespan. I prefer working with adults. I have experience with treating depression, anxiety/panic disorders, trauma, sleep issues, adjustment disorders, divorce and family stressors, and mood disorders.
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Christine Rayford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92506
Waitlist for new clients
If you are experiencing a difficult time dealing with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, stress, low self-confidence, relationship conflicts, challenging life transitions, or other burdensome issues, I would love to help. My approach to therapy is to provide mental and emotional support along with practical feedback. I offer each of my clients a highly personalized approach by integrating complementary techniques and methods. With compassion and understanding, I work with each client to help instill hope, and facilitate healing, change and growth so that they may achieve a sense of fulfillment and a life of contentment.
If you are experiencing a difficult time dealing with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, stress, low self-confidence, relationship conflicts, challenging life transitions, or other burdensome issues, I would love to help. My approach to therapy is to provide mental and emotional support along with practical feedback. I offer each of my clients a highly personalized approach by integrating complementary techniques and methods. With compassion and understanding, I work with each client to help instill hope, and facilitate healing, change and growth so that they may achieve a sense of fulfillment and a life of contentment.
![Photo of Kevin Larkin, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/00e11eab-d0a9-4a51-b9c7-139ba9bdd4b5/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Kevin Larkin. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist living in Hawaii but providing telehealth in the great state of California. I work with adults 18 and over, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement, Desensitization, and Reprocessing (EMDR). I typically work with adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, and life transitions. My focus in sessions is to help you build new coping strategies, improve communication skills, and work with you to discover new ways of being that allow you to reach your full potential as a human being.
My name is Kevin Larkin. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist living in Hawaii but providing telehealth in the great state of California. I work with adults 18 and over, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement, Desensitization, and Reprocessing (EMDR). I typically work with adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, and life transitions. My focus in sessions is to help you build new coping strategies, improve communication skills, and work with you to discover new ways of being that allow you to reach your full potential as a human being.
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), depression, anxiety, and workplace matters.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience in working with children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults across a wide array of issues and settings. I graduated from the University of La Verne with an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2000 and have worked in outpatient, school, private practice, residential, and other community-based settings over the course of my career.
), depression, anxiety, and workplace matters.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience in working with children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults across a wide array of issues and settings. I graduated from the University of La Verne with an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2000 and have worked in outpatient, school, private practice, residential, and other community-based settings over the course of my career.
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I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I am honored to be part of your journey. You don't have to go through this experience alone. Life might feel overwhelming to you now and your decision to come into therapy isn't easy. I provide a calm, secure setting where you can freely share your concerns. Many of my clients are adults, young adults, entrepreneurs, working women and parents. In our work together, I will listen compassionately and without judgment. I consider it an honor to walk alongside and assist you as a supportive and consistent guide in your journey towards healing and strength.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I am honored to be part of your journey. You don't have to go through this experience alone. Life might feel overwhelming to you now and your decision to come into therapy isn't easy. I provide a calm, secure setting where you can freely share your concerns. Many of my clients are adults, young adults, entrepreneurs, working women and parents. In our work together, I will listen compassionately and without judgment. I consider it an honor to walk alongside and assist you as a supportive and consistent guide in your journey towards healing and strength.
![Photo of Mavernie V Mitchell, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ee2c509-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Shelby Jernigan Roemer, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/81a048b4-c1b3-4a99-b5d8-a2cd3fceaf69/3/320x400.jpeg)
I have over 25 years of experience treating adults, couples, adolescents, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I am Certified in EMDR Therapy to treat PTSD and to finally heal from the past! I also have extensive experience in Executive Coaching. I am Solution Focused and ready to help you live the life you deserve now!
I have over 25 years of experience treating adults, couples, adolescents, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I am Certified in EMDR Therapy to treat PTSD and to finally heal from the past! I also have extensive experience in Executive Coaching. I am Solution Focused and ready to help you live the life you deserve now!
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Hi there, my name is Edgar Garcia. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore and process your thoughts, feelings and challenges. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, family or relationship conflicts, therapy is a tool to help achieve clarity and guide us in the journey ahead.
Hi there, my name is Edgar Garcia. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore and process your thoughts, feelings and challenges. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, family or relationship conflicts, therapy is a tool to help achieve clarity and guide us in the journey ahead.
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Finally, as a clinician providing individual therapy for those with depression, anxiety, or PTSD.
Verónica, has over 25 years of experience working with individuals and couples. She began her career working with undocumented single mothers in need of financial skills to support their families. From there she worked with the undocumented population helping them secured resources for their basic needs and empowered them to become self-sufficient.
Finally, as a clinician providing individual therapy for those with depression, anxiety, or PTSD.
Verónica, has over 25 years of experience working with individuals and couples. She began her career working with undocumented single mothers in need of financial skills to support their families. From there she worked with the undocumented population helping them secured resources for their basic needs and empowered them to become self-sufficient.
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Tamekia L Flanngan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92507 (Online Only)
Feeling anxious, depressed, upset, confused, lonely, experiencing a pressing issue or racing thoughts? Mental health issues or problems can be overwhelming and difficult, but that does not mean you have to experience the spiraling effects alone. As a mental health professional, my approach is to help you utilize your innate abilities to manage everyday challenges. Whether that is finding a sense of normality, seeking a solution, gaining skills, and establishing a sense of hope, my goal is to meet each client where they are at. Together we can build a trusting relationship and address you're mental health needs.
Feeling anxious, depressed, upset, confused, lonely, experiencing a pressing issue or racing thoughts? Mental health issues or problems can be overwhelming and difficult, but that does not mean you have to experience the spiraling effects alone. As a mental health professional, my approach is to help you utilize your innate abilities to manage everyday challenges. Whether that is finding a sense of normality, seeking a solution, gaining skills, and establishing a sense of hope, my goal is to meet each client where they are at. Together we can build a trusting relationship and address you're mental health needs.
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Do you feel worried, anxious, sad, or depressed? Do you feel this way most of the time? Do your symptoms interfere with your ability to fully participate in work, school, your relationships, or life in general? Almost everyone struggles, to some degree, with emotional difficulties at some point in their life. It's part of being human! But when you feel this way, most of the time, it interferes with leading a happy, full, and balanced life. My goal is always to meet people where they are, to offer support in a judgment-free way, and to do my best to help them reach a full, happy, and satisfying life as they define it for themselves.
Do you feel worried, anxious, sad, or depressed? Do you feel this way most of the time? Do your symptoms interfere with your ability to fully participate in work, school, your relationships, or life in general? Almost everyone struggles, to some degree, with emotional difficulties at some point in their life. It's part of being human! But when you feel this way, most of the time, it interferes with leading a happy, full, and balanced life. My goal is always to meet people where they are, to offer support in a judgment-free way, and to do my best to help them reach a full, happy, and satisfying life as they define it for themselves.
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If you would like the best support, someone truly emphatic, a good listener, someone who is seasoned and who is a great supporter, I am your man. I was promoted to the second largest clinic in the State of California, two years early. I quickly found out my true passion is not supervising a clinic, but WORKING WITH CLIENTS! If you suffer from depression, mania, Bipolar, PTSD, anxiety, substance abuse, I have years of experience successfully helping individuals/families like you. I love to work with kids/adults/couples/families. Spanish and English speaking. Insurance Accepted and discrete cash paying clients as well.
If you would like the best support, someone truly emphatic, a good listener, someone who is seasoned and who is a great supporter, I am your man. I was promoted to the second largest clinic in the State of California, two years early. I quickly found out my true passion is not supervising a clinic, but WORKING WITH CLIENTS! If you suffer from depression, mania, Bipolar, PTSD, anxiety, substance abuse, I have years of experience successfully helping individuals/families like you. I love to work with kids/adults/couples/families. Spanish and English speaking. Insurance Accepted and discrete cash paying clients as well.
![Photo of Jessica Fox, LMFT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/85138445-006e-4958-a627-3abc74bedce3/2/320x400.png)
I provide solution focused, client centered treatment for anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have been providing therapy for 10 years and my background includes experience in trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and provide an affirming, safe environment to work in.
I provide solution focused, client centered treatment for anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have been providing therapy for 10 years and my background includes experience in trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and provide an affirming, safe environment to work in.
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Melanie is passionate about helping those struggling with other life issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Melanie Mckinney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New Mexico who has been practicing since 2000. Melanie takes great pride in being able to form strong therapeutic relationships with her clients and make them safe and comfortable in sharing and making the most out of therapy. She has been privileged to work with clients in a private practice setting, community agencies and hospital settings. Her specialties include working with individuals that may be experiencing problems in their relationships, individuals contemplating a divorce or ending a relationship and women's issues, such as miscarriage and parenting concerns.
Melanie is passionate about helping those struggling with other life issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Melanie Mckinney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New Mexico who has been practicing since 2000. Melanie takes great pride in being able to form strong therapeutic relationships with her clients and make them safe and comfortable in sharing and making the most out of therapy. She has been privileged to work with clients in a private practice setting, community agencies and hospital settings. Her specialties include working with individuals that may be experiencing problems in their relationships, individuals contemplating a divorce or ending a relationship and women's issues, such as miscarriage and parenting concerns.
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Julio Paramo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92507 (Online Only)
Do you often feel anxious, depressed, or just feeling "stuck" and don't know why, or can't seem to move forward with your life? Sometimes unresolved issues of the past like complex trauma can be confusing, scary and not easily understood how they may be running your life. If you identify with these challenges, you can begin to take charge today by making small but powerful changes that can ultimately lead to a fulfilled life!
Do you often feel anxious, depressed, or just feeling "stuck" and don't know why, or can't seem to move forward with your life? Sometimes unresolved issues of the past like complex trauma can be confusing, scary and not easily understood how they may be running your life. If you identify with these challenges, you can begin to take charge today by making small but powerful changes that can ultimately lead to a fulfilled life!
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Marco Arroyo Jr
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506
Hi there, I’m Marco, a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I want to help clients with anxiety, depression, marital/pre-marital relationships, and more issues. I seek to create a nonjudgmental and safe environment for individuals and couples to feel heard and understood. I use a variety of approaches, including Person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Anger Management, Narrative, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and others, depending on my client's needs. I will guide you on your journey and help you reach your goals. I am dedicated to helping you better understand yourself and promote positive change.
Hi there, I’m Marco, a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I want to help clients with anxiety, depression, marital/pre-marital relationships, and more issues. I seek to create a nonjudgmental and safe environment for individuals and couples to feel heard and understood. I use a variety of approaches, including Person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Anger Management, Narrative, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and others, depending on my client's needs. I will guide you on your journey and help you reach your goals. I am dedicated to helping you better understand yourself and promote positive change.
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Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California with over 8 years of clinical experience. I typically work with parents in the perinatal period as they navigate their transition into parenthood or re-adjust to life with a new baby, whether it's their first or the fifth! I screen and treat clients for postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and birth trauma. I rely heavily on aspects of CBT, DBT, and the importance of self-regulation. It is important to me that my practice is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive because therapeutic care should be accessible to everyone.
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California with over 8 years of clinical experience. I typically work with parents in the perinatal period as they navigate their transition into parenthood or re-adjust to life with a new baby, whether it's their first or the fifth! I screen and treat clients for postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and birth trauma. I rely heavily on aspects of CBT, DBT, and the importance of self-regulation. It is important to me that my practice is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive because therapeutic care should be accessible to everyone.
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Christian G. Bogh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92506
I specialize in areas such as anxiety, depression, relational distress and severe mental illness.
There are a lot of joys that can be found in today's world, but sometimes those joys are clouded by the troubles that arise throughout our lives. These troubles have a way of remaining with us, and much of this collected "baggage" can suffocate our joy beneath a mountain of struggle, regret, and hardship. As a therapist, I try to be the kind of person that helps others reconnect to the joy in their life and find true happiness once more. My objective is to assist my clients get back in sync, and not feel stuck in the clouds.
I specialize in areas such as anxiety, depression, relational distress and severe mental illness.
There are a lot of joys that can be found in today's world, but sometimes those joys are clouded by the troubles that arise throughout our lives. These troubles have a way of remaining with us, and much of this collected "baggage" can suffocate our joy beneath a mountain of struggle, regret, and hardship. As a therapist, I try to be the kind of person that helps others reconnect to the joy in their life and find true happiness once more. My objective is to assist my clients get back in sync, and not feel stuck in the clouds.
![Photo of Christina Garcia, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/34e24e07-096d-46f7-970f-46c779405563/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have treated individuals with schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and substance use, in addition to those with adjustment difficulties.
Christina Garcia, LMFT Client-Centered/ Humanistic Approach. I like to say, "We are all a little crazy in our own ways and need others to connect with". Being able to learn what makes you, "crazy" can be valuable to learn how to connect to your outer world. I use an eclectic model of therapy with my main focuses being Client-Centered/ Humanistic, CBT, and mindfulness.
I have treated individuals with schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and substance use, in addition to those with adjustment difficulties.
Christina Garcia, LMFT Client-Centered/ Humanistic Approach. I like to say, "We are all a little crazy in our own ways and need others to connect with". Being able to learn what makes you, "crazy" can be valuable to learn how to connect to your outer world. I use an eclectic model of therapy with my main focuses being Client-Centered/ Humanistic, CBT, and mindfulness.
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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.