Depression Therapists in Riverside, CA

My name is Avana Pace and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I use telehealth therapy to help adults live a more empowered and fulfilled life when faced with depression, anxiety, navigating relationships, and the stress of life. My approach to therapy is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I work from a client-centered perspective to understand the goals my clients have for their therapy experience and help them build their unique strengths to achieve them.

Hello! I'm Michelle, My name is Michelle Kurtz and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Clovis, California. I am working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have such respect and admiration for my clients because seeking therapy is very courageous. My goal for your therapy journey is to develop a relationship where you can feel trust so that you can become your authentic self. I communicate in a soft and reflective tone. I try to make the therapeutic environment warm and safe. I want you to feel comfortable to express yourself authentically.

Hello! My name is Sonya Adams, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My focus areas include; trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I believe you are the expert on your experiences, and I look forward to helping you reach your goals! I enjoy helping clients develop their goals for therapy and then meet those goals. I have previously worked with high-acuity clients; many of these clients were challenged with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or Suicidal thoughts (ideation).

My name is Dr. Craig Wetterer and I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California and Nevada. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing from cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused theoretical models. My focus areas in my practice include depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, adjustment to work stress and sleep disorders. My typical client is someone who is experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, which is often connected to unexpected life events, or other circumstances that have overwhelmed the individual's coping ability.

Are you experiencing Hopelessness, Sadness, Worthlessness, Panic Attacks, Racing Thoughts, or Fear? Do you lay awake at night WORRYING about EVERYTHING? Are your worries or fears a constant cycle? Do you avoid interaction with loved ones, or maybe you don't want to be a burden to family or friends, so you begin isolating from everyone? Do you ever say, “I can’t take this anymore?” Do you feel alone in your problems? You are not alone, whether you're dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Health Crisis, Midlife Crisis, or just unsure how to move forward in life, assisting adults redefine life is my passion & purpose.

Have you been struggling with thoughts and emotions that feel like a flood of negativity? Anxiety and depression can create a discouraging feeling of powerlessness. Through our work together, my main goal is to help you to gain relief from symptoms and to experience greater life satisfaction. Together, we will work on management of painful emotions, challenging negative beliefs that may be holding you back, and addressing difficulties in maintaining fulfilling relationships. As a Level 1 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I can help you to re-establish a sense of safety, identify triggers, and reduce traumatic stress symptoms.

Are you or someone you love struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, loss or panic attacks? It takes courage to seek help, and we are here to help you find the healing, peace and balance you’re searching for. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Level 2 (Evergreen Certification 903284) as well as DBT Certified (Evergreen Certification 185604). Personal website: www.CarcamoCounseling.com or find me on Headway to request an appointment (link in website section).

Hello, my name is Nicole Stiving. I am an LCSW. I approach therapy by meeting clients where they are at. I believe clients are seeking mental health services for personal reasons so services should be focused on clients' voices and choices regarding what you hope to get from therapy services. Common theoretical approaches that I use are the person-centered approach, systems approach, and using concepts of cognitive behavioral therapy. Most of my experience has been in working with children and families. Therefore, I am comfortable with working with children, youth, transitional-age youth, and/or their caregivers.

Hi! I'm Hira (he-rah) and I am looking forward to the opportunity of working with you as your next (and maybe first!) therapist. I am currently licensed and accepting virtual appointments in the states of Georgia and California. As a licensed therapist/counselor, my goal is to work with struggling adults and young adults dealing with depression, anxiety, and trauma in order to help them experience emotions in a more complete and effective way. With my experience as a practicing clinician (as well as a human being), I strive to serve you on your journey through this little thing called "LIFE".

I have extensive experience in working with adults, couples, children, and families who have suffered a traumatic event, dealing with anxiety and or depression, relationship issues, stress, mood issues, or any other areas/issues that disrupt your daily life. If you are at a point where you, or someone you know, may benefit from having a non-biased, nonjudgmental therapist with fresh views and guidance, feel free to contact me. I believe treatment should be a collaboration that includes your values, the latest research, and my long-term experience in the field. I am committed to helping you make lasting changes in your lives.

My approach to therapy is to help each client adapt and grow from life's circumstances. I seek to help my clients thrive within their community and experience a grounded and vital sense of connectedness to self and all others. I utilize a holistic approach that embraces one's intersections and addresses mental, emotional, and somatic (bodily) experiences.

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.

Channeling through life moments despite how troubling, traumatic or challenging they are requires some sort of "emotional grit." These experiences create responses and behaviors that are not healthy for us - anxiety, depression, impulsivity, anger, addiction etc. At times, these situations are out of our control and stem from our relationship experiences from childhood to now. There is room for growth despite what we have been through. We need Empathy that is genuine and a safe space to HEAL as we go in depth into our experiences and desire to create a value in us as we take time to "breathe, process, and heal," without bias!

This is too much, the constant worry, the inability to relax, and the heart pounding fear that seems to shatter your self-worth. So-called simply task of getting out of bed, completing daily task or leaving your home almost seem to paralyze you and causes an overwhelming feeling of self-doubt, low self-esteem, and feelings of failure. All you want is to feel better; but questions of whether you will be able to trust someone with your thoughts without feeling judged, are lurking.

Imagine a ghost who is haunting a person when they are most vulnerable to take control of them. This is the way trauma shows up in our lives. It slowly reveals itself and every encounter is scarier than the previous. Furthermore, no one else can validate this experience because they cannot see the ghost at first, which leads the person to feeling alone, isolated, and vulnerable. I can come along side with you as you overcome this ghost. You can overcome your trauma in therapy with a safe and supportive environment to take on whatever it is that is haunting you.

****ACCEPTING NEW IEHP CLIENTS*** Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed with your current social distancing? Looking for support and guidance during this difficult time? Are you wanting to overcome what is standing in the way of making meaningful changes? Have you or a loved one had a change in behavior, significant life change, feeling angry, sad, or anxious? I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families.

If you’re looking for quality Private Counseling sessions with providers who care, then you’ve come to the right place. We guide our patients every step of the way and implement methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. Clearing away obstacles and dysfunction can occur faster than expected and allow us to engage life with a clear mind, a healthy view, and joy.

Do you struggle with Depression, Anxiety, ODD, ADHD , PTSD, Low self-esteem, and living in the present? Does your child have behavioral and/or attachment problems? Utilizing evidenced based psychotherapy interventions, I can help you identify and change negative thoughts patterns, implement effective behavioral management strategies, replace negative behaviors with positive behaviors and live a more wholesome life.

The thought of going to therapy can be overwhelming and scary, but it doesn't have to be. As your therapist, I will hold a safe space for you, free from judgement and provide plenty of support. This will be a place where you can heal from past traumas and/or present issues that are making you feel stuck. I will meet you where you are and only take you where you want to go. I have over eight years of experience in both mental health and hospital settings. I started my career as an ER Social Worker at CHOC and most recently was with the County of Orange providing psychological evaluations for suicidal and homicidal minors.