Depression Therapists in Spring Valley, CA
Lorien Ramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Spring Valley, CA 91977 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I received my Masters of Social Work degree from University of Southern California. I provide individuals with an empathetic and non-judgmental therapy using evidence based practices to focus on improving coping, communication, and self-regulations skills. Throughout my clinical career, I have had the privilege of working with multiple populations from children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in different settings I specialize in helping individuals living with anxiety, depression, adjustment changes, trauma, harm reduction and behavioral changes.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I received my Masters of Social Work degree from University of Southern California. I provide individuals with an empathetic and non-judgmental therapy using evidence based practices to focus on improving coping, communication, and self-regulations skills. Throughout my clinical career, I have had the privilege of working with multiple populations from children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in different settings I specialize in helping individuals living with anxiety, depression, adjustment changes, trauma, harm reduction and behavioral changes.
Shontell Turntine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Valley, CA 91977 (Online Only)
Whether it is the pandemic, depression, anxiety, family conflict, self-esteem issues, social injustice; having a safe space and opportunity to move towards healing is what therapy can provide.
Therapy is a space to explore your thoughts and emotions, practice new skills, understand your purpose, and become the best version of yourself. We all have moments where we reach a problem and we ask ourselves "How do I get through this?" or "What should I do?" In my work, I place emphasis on resiliency, hope, and discovering solutions that work in your life. My clinical experience includes treatment of depression, anxiety and assisting with difficult life transitions. I am passionate about providing a safe, healing space for communities of color.
Whether it is the pandemic, depression, anxiety, family conflict, self-esteem issues, social injustice; having a safe space and opportunity to move towards healing is what therapy can provide.
Therapy is a space to explore your thoughts and emotions, practice new skills, understand your purpose, and become the best version of yourself. We all have moments where we reach a problem and we ask ourselves "How do I get through this?" or "What should I do?" In my work, I place emphasis on resiliency, hope, and discovering solutions that work in your life. My clinical experience includes treatment of depression, anxiety and assisting with difficult life transitions. I am passionate about providing a safe, healing space for communities of color.
Welcome! I'm Teresa Hernandez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I work with individual ages 13+, couples, and families in a variety of areas including addiction, anxiety, coping skills, depression, behavioral issues, anger management, family conflict, grief, life transitions, and self-esteem, amongst others.
Welcome! I'm Teresa Hernandez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I work with individual ages 13+, couples, and families in a variety of areas including addiction, anxiety, coping skills, depression, behavioral issues, anger management, family conflict, grief, life transitions, and self-esteem, amongst others.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Are your relationships plagued with conflict? Do you have trouble falling asleep at night or wake up dreading the day? Do you want more out of life but lack the confidence and self-esteem necessary to take action? The most common feedback that I get from clients is that my nonjudgmental and compassionate approach gives them hope that change is possible. I work with adults who have one or more children of any age and struggle with stress due to lack of self-care, mental health issues (i.e. anxiety, depression, trauma), relationship issues, parenting children with special needs, etc.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Are your relationships plagued with conflict? Do you have trouble falling asleep at night or wake up dreading the day? Do you want more out of life but lack the confidence and self-esteem necessary to take action? The most common feedback that I get from clients is that my nonjudgmental and compassionate approach gives them hope that change is possible. I work with adults who have one or more children of any age and struggle with stress due to lack of self-care, mental health issues (i.e. anxiety, depression, trauma), relationship issues, parenting children with special needs, etc.
I am a licensed Psychologist, with over 30 years experience working with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, loss and trauma. Working together , we will collaboratively develop a plan that meets your individual needs and empowers you to find stability and satisfaction in your life. I am experienced in using a wide variety of modalities , including CBT and Mindfulness, and we will work together to utilize what will best help you meet your goals.
I am a licensed Psychologist, with over 30 years experience working with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, loss and trauma. Working together , we will collaboratively develop a plan that meets your individual needs and empowers you to find stability and satisfaction in your life. I am experienced in using a wide variety of modalities , including CBT and Mindfulness, and we will work together to utilize what will best help you meet your goals.
Hello, my name is Christian Yanez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with years of experience providing therapy. I appropriately implement interventions to fit the support you are seeking. I have experience assisting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. I provide a holistic approach to psychotherapy. I have been professionally trained to work with individuals that experience anxiousness, trauma, relationship issues, and other mental health issues. I am certified to practice with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Hello, my name is Christian Yanez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with years of experience providing therapy. I appropriately implement interventions to fit the support you are seeking. I have experience assisting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. I provide a holistic approach to psychotherapy. I have been professionally trained to work with individuals that experience anxiousness, trauma, relationship issues, and other mental health issues. I am certified to practice with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Hi. My name is Hlee Vang and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with clients, helping them to identify their mental health goals and working with them on building and utilizing their strengths, skills, and talents, so they can make the best choices and decisions for themselves. I work with clients who are going through life changes, are depressed, or experiencing anxiety.
Hi. My name is Hlee Vang and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with clients, helping them to identify their mental health goals and working with them on building and utilizing their strengths, skills, and talents, so they can make the best choices and decisions for themselves. I work with clients who are going through life changes, are depressed, or experiencing anxiety.
I have had the advantage of working in a field that brings me fulfillment as I get the opportunity to help others work through life's challenges communication difficulties, anger, anxiety, major depression, familial conflict, parenting issues/conflict career challenges, and high-risk self-injurious behaviors.
My therapeutic style is to be engaging and empathetic and assist the client in identifying why they're in need of counseling services. My nonjudgmental approach helps you feel understood, heard, and secure, allowing you to feel comfortable sharing intimate concerns and worries. I utilize various modalities such as Cognitive behavioral therapy, Solution focused therapy, and Dialectic Behavioral Like therapeutic approach, along with a family systems approach to assist you in reaching your therapeutic goals. By giving yourself grace, you will be able to move forward and grow.
I have had the advantage of working in a field that brings me fulfillment as I get the opportunity to help others work through life's challenges communication difficulties, anger, anxiety, major depression, familial conflict, parenting issues/conflict career challenges, and high-risk self-injurious behaviors.
My therapeutic style is to be engaging and empathetic and assist the client in identifying why they're in need of counseling services. My nonjudgmental approach helps you feel understood, heard, and secure, allowing you to feel comfortable sharing intimate concerns and worries. I utilize various modalities such as Cognitive behavioral therapy, Solution focused therapy, and Dialectic Behavioral Like therapeutic approach, along with a family systems approach to assist you in reaching your therapeutic goals. By giving yourself grace, you will be able to move forward and grow.
Often, this looks like depression, anxiety, loneliness, low self esteem, stress in various aspects of life, family challenges and relationship barriers.
Nice to meet you, I'm Tara! My name is Tara McDaniel and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Ventura County, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. My approach is eclectic, but can be more specific as needed. My approach varies based on the individual needs of each client that I work with. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, aspects of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Attachment Theory, to help create a sense of awareness and understanding and allow us to work together on moving towards change.
Often, this looks like depression, anxiety, loneliness, low self esteem, stress in various aspects of life, family challenges and relationship barriers.
Nice to meet you, I'm Tara! My name is Tara McDaniel and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Ventura County, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. My approach is eclectic, but can be more specific as needed. My approach varies based on the individual needs of each client that I work with. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, aspects of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Attachment Theory, to help create a sense of awareness and understanding and allow us to work together on moving towards change.
M. Gene Ondrusek
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Waitlist for new clients
My training is in CBT and ACT, clearly the most effective formats for issues of depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, and a variety of other issues.
After 35 years in the San Diego area, I feel particularly well suited to working with clients with a variety of "problems in living." Managing stress, lifestyle balance, coping with relationship issues, and workplace difficulties affect us all, and having professional support and input is now not only acceptable, but crucial. And, research has shown that of all the factors that are key in predicting a positive outcome in any form of therapy, the quality of the relationship with your therapist is the most important. And that is my focus!
My training is in CBT and ACT, clearly the most effective formats for issues of depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, and a variety of other issues.
After 35 years in the San Diego area, I feel particularly well suited to working with clients with a variety of "problems in living." Managing stress, lifestyle balance, coping with relationship issues, and workplace difficulties affect us all, and having professional support and input is now not only acceptable, but crucial. And, research has shown that of all the factors that are key in predicting a positive outcome in any form of therapy, the quality of the relationship with your therapist is the most important. And that is my focus!
Hi, I'm Amanda Smith and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My passion has been to help those who are struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, among others. I have trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and Superhero Therapy. I began my Marriage and Family Telehealth practice in California out of a desire to use my life experience, education, and faith to help serve the emotional and behavioral health needs of our community and state.
Hi, I'm Amanda Smith and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My passion has been to help those who are struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, among others. I have trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and Superhero Therapy. I began my Marriage and Family Telehealth practice in California out of a desire to use my life experience, education, and faith to help serve the emotional and behavioral health needs of our community and state.
I am John O'Donoghue, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California - MFT 40935 I enjoy helping people with family and relationship issues, workplace and career issues, and general transitions along life's journey. Other areas of expertise include grief and loss, blended family issues, stress, coping with the narcissists in your life, mild depression, anxiety, social anxiety, procrastination, guilt, anger, self-blame, PTSD, family conflict, highly sensitive people, spirituality, and existential issues.
I am John O'Donoghue, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California - MFT 40935 I enjoy helping people with family and relationship issues, workplace and career issues, and general transitions along life's journey. Other areas of expertise include grief and loss, blended family issues, stress, coping with the narcissists in your life, mild depression, anxiety, social anxiety, procrastination, guilt, anger, self-blame, PTSD, family conflict, highly sensitive people, spirituality, and existential issues.
My name is Aleah Maas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California. I utilize a holistic approach integrating the mind and body to help my clients find healing and wholeness. I work with adults and specialize in trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). I have experience working with individuals who have trauma, symptoms of anxiety, depression, and those who are struggling with relationship issues.
My name is Aleah Maas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California. I utilize a holistic approach integrating the mind and body to help my clients find healing and wholeness. I work with adults and specialize in trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). I have experience working with individuals who have trauma, symptoms of anxiety, depression, and those who are struggling with relationship issues.
My philosophy is change starts from the inside out with a choice and realization that it is for our higher good. As part of the human experience, there are times when unexpected losses, betrayals or traumatic events can leave us feeling alone with a host of negative emotions, feeling stuck in grief, anger, bitterness, anxiety and depression.
My philosophy is change starts from the inside out with a choice and realization that it is for our higher good. As part of the human experience, there are times when unexpected losses, betrayals or traumatic events can leave us feeling alone with a host of negative emotions, feeling stuck in grief, anger, bitterness, anxiety and depression.
Michelle Marie Kilcoyne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MPH, CMP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spring Valley, CA 91978
The somatic/relational modalities I incorporate - Natural Processing (somatic EMDR), NeuroAffective Touch, Gestalt Practice - are effective in addressing relational/attachment issues, transitions, anxiety, panic, depression, grief, PTSD, complex PTSD & integration of peak experiences.
I offer presence, kindness, lots of time and space, and some great tools to support your organism's natural impulse to return to a balanced state. Often that rebalancing has been trying to happen for a while, but the conditions haven't been quite right. I'm here to support you in listening deeply to your inner wisdom (body, mind, heart, soul, energy field) and support you in finding a sense of capacity and presence and joy in your life.
The somatic/relational modalities I incorporate - Natural Processing (somatic EMDR), NeuroAffective Touch, Gestalt Practice - are effective in addressing relational/attachment issues, transitions, anxiety, panic, depression, grief, PTSD, complex PTSD & integration of peak experiences.
I offer presence, kindness, lots of time and space, and some great tools to support your organism's natural impulse to return to a balanced state. Often that rebalancing has been trying to happen for a while, but the conditions haven't been quite right. I'm here to support you in listening deeply to your inner wisdom (body, mind, heart, soul, energy field) and support you in finding a sense of capacity and presence and joy in your life.
I believe we all have the right to be heard and loved, to be listened to, and to have our therapist be fully present and helpful. I have great interest in working with couples and families who are wanting to improve their relationships as well as individuals who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult life experiences. Having worked with Middle Eastern refugees and immigrants who face many cultural challenges in their voyage to a new and strange country has helped me to hone my skills in this relational context. I look forward to working with you!
I believe we all have the right to be heard and loved, to be listened to, and to have our therapist be fully present and helpful. I have great interest in working with couples and families who are wanting to improve their relationships as well as individuals who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult life experiences. Having worked with Middle Eastern refugees and immigrants who face many cultural challenges in their voyage to a new and strange country has helped me to hone my skills in this relational context. I look forward to working with you!
Hello, I'm Eileen Roberts and I am a doctoral-level licensed clinical psychologist (PSY21296. I believe in helping my clients see new options for old problems. We begin by getting a fresh perspective on what have you stuck. We tap into your present strengths and skills or perhaps work on learning some new ones. Together we look for solutions and small steps toward your goals. I believe in creating a safe, supportive place for my clients.
Hello, I'm Eileen Roberts and I am a doctoral-level licensed clinical psychologist (PSY21296. I believe in helping my clients see new options for old problems. We begin by getting a fresh perspective on what have you stuck. We tap into your present strengths and skills or perhaps work on learning some new ones. Together we look for solutions and small steps toward your goals. I believe in creating a safe, supportive place for my clients.
I have a relaxed approach that is spiced with humor and education. My goal is to have a comfortable and creative environment to help you make the changes you want to see. I'm big on education and will likely push books, articles, and videos on you; or at least summarize to the best of my ability. I'm also big on self acceptance and self-awareness, using practical mindfulness and personal intelligence as a guide. This means getting to know yourself and your strengths to learn how to use them to help yourself.
I have a relaxed approach that is spiced with humor and education. My goal is to have a comfortable and creative environment to help you make the changes you want to see. I'm big on education and will likely push books, articles, and videos on you; or at least summarize to the best of my ability. I'm also big on self acceptance and self-awareness, using practical mindfulness and personal intelligence as a guide. This means getting to know yourself and your strengths to learn how to use them to help yourself.
My name is Dr. Audrey Hill-Lindsay and I am licensed Psychologist in California (License PSY22270), as well as New York License 020483). I believe that therapy is a healing journey that can help to build strength, discover peace, and achieve more equilibrium in one's life. Each person must find their own unique path based on their goals, desires and past experiences. I work with a wide array of diagnoses, including mood & anxiety disorders, trauma, life changes, cognitive & memory problems, addiction & substance abuse.
My name is Dr. Audrey Hill-Lindsay and I am licensed Psychologist in California (License PSY22270), as well as New York License 020483). I believe that therapy is a healing journey that can help to build strength, discover peace, and achieve more equilibrium in one's life. Each person must find their own unique path based on their goals, desires and past experiences. I work with a wide array of diagnoses, including mood & anxiety disorders, trauma, life changes, cognitive & memory problems, addiction & substance abuse.
Christina Vlasis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Valley, CA 91978
I am accepting new clients in my La Mesa office and Rancho Bernardo office. I work with adults. I believe that everyone has the answers within themselves and just need someone to sit with them as they explore possibilities. After exploring what you want to get from therapy, we will collaboratively build a client plan using MAPS goals for the purpose of helping you reach your goals and improve your mental health and wellbeing.
I am accepting new clients in my La Mesa office and Rancho Bernardo office. I work with adults. I believe that everyone has the answers within themselves and just need someone to sit with them as they explore possibilities. After exploring what you want to get from therapy, we will collaboratively build a client plan using MAPS goals for the purpose of helping you reach your goals and improve your mental health and wellbeing.
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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.