Depression Therapists in Stanford, CA
Catherine Lockwood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Stanford, CA 94305 (Online Only)
Both life and relationships can be challenging and it is easy to feel confused or hopeless as to how to make things better. You may be struggling with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. You may be longing for love and instead feeling disconnected, alone, and hurt. You may be dealing with relationship, loss, health, trauma or performance troubles. There are answers and options. I have invested in mastering well-researched, scientifically-proven approaches to counseling that can help you get back on track. I offer teletherapy. You can forward my statements to your PPO. You can call/text me at 310-488-5292
Both life and relationships can be challenging and it is easy to feel confused or hopeless as to how to make things better. You may be struggling with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. You may be longing for love and instead feeling disconnected, alone, and hurt. You may be dealing with relationship, loss, health, trauma or performance troubles. There are answers and options. I have invested in mastering well-researched, scientifically-proven approaches to counseling that can help you get back on track. I offer teletherapy. You can forward my statements to your PPO. You can call/text me at 310-488-5292
Erin Todhunter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stanford, CA 94305 (Online Only)
Our lives—and the lives of our family and friends—are often challenged by issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, loss and grief. And we are often so pressured by the demands of everyday life that we struggle to simply get through each day. While our relationships with others can be sources of great love and support, they are often sources of our deepest pain. Through the process of therapy, we can come to better understand the roots of our suffering, heal emotional wounds and strengthen our relationships with ourselves and others.
Our lives—and the lives of our family and friends—are often challenged by issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, loss and grief. And we are often so pressured by the demands of everyday life that we struggle to simply get through each day. While our relationships with others can be sources of great love and support, they are often sources of our deepest pain. Through the process of therapy, we can come to better understand the roots of our suffering, heal emotional wounds and strengthen our relationships with ourselves and others.
Life presents us with many opportunities, moments of fulfillment, lack of fulfillment, trauma and/or terrible loss leading to difficulties in emotional intimacy, isolation, panic, resentment, depression - even despair. Our histories and fears mold our choices and can prevent us from achieving a more meaningful fulfilling life. Therapy involves, in part, a journey into the life of buried feelings/beliefs about self and others. Coaching involves emotionally intelligent problem solving. My clients typically consist of professional adults and couples who feel stuck in their lives/relationships. Some are in acute distress, others are unsure of the source/nature of their more chronic difficulties.
Life presents us with many opportunities, moments of fulfillment, lack of fulfillment, trauma and/or terrible loss leading to difficulties in emotional intimacy, isolation, panic, resentment, depression - even despair. Our histories and fears mold our choices and can prevent us from achieving a more meaningful fulfilling life. Therapy involves, in part, a journey into the life of buried feelings/beliefs about self and others. Coaching involves emotionally intelligent problem solving. My clients typically consist of professional adults and couples who feel stuck in their lives/relationships. Some are in acute distress, others are unsure of the source/nature of their more chronic difficulties.
Dr. Jean Schellenberg, Psychologist, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Stanford, CA 94305 (Online Only)
Since 1998, I used EMDR to treat performance anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, Near Death Experiences, and trauma due to divorce, surgeries, accidents, job loss, grief, and abuse.
For more than 20 years, I have served as a clinical psychologist,. I specialize in trauma and developed a Recovery Model to heal emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. The Model also addresses healthier adult sexuality, relationships, and intimacy. In 1998, the APA gave me an honorary award for my research. My art work is featured in: Transformation of the Psyche: by Drs. Joseph Henderson and Dyane Sherwood. I provide in-depth adult psychotherapy using creative, cognitive, and transpersonal methods. I encourage patient healing through visualization, body/mind/spiritual connection, transpersonal psychology, and dream work.
Since 1998, I used EMDR to treat performance anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, Near Death Experiences, and trauma due to divorce, surgeries, accidents, job loss, grief, and abuse.
For more than 20 years, I have served as a clinical psychologist,. I specialize in trauma and developed a Recovery Model to heal emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. The Model also addresses healthier adult sexuality, relationships, and intimacy. In 1998, the APA gave me an honorary award for my research. My art work is featured in: Transformation of the Psyche: by Drs. Joseph Henderson and Dyane Sherwood. I provide in-depth adult psychotherapy using creative, cognitive, and transpersonal methods. I encourage patient healing through visualization, body/mind/spiritual connection, transpersonal psychology, and dream work.
Elyssa Hnatov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Stanford, CA 94305 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Elyssa Hnatov, LSCW. I am a clinical social worker based in New York, but have had the unique opportunity to serve clients all over the United States. I have successfully treated hundreds of clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, job stress, grief, self confidence, life changes and transitions and perinatal mood disorders. I have spent the majority of my career in collaborative healthcare, partnering with clients to holistically treat mental health. I understand and appreciate the intersection of our mood with our physical health and wellbeing.
Welcome! My name is Elyssa Hnatov, LSCW. I am a clinical social worker based in New York, but have had the unique opportunity to serve clients all over the United States. I have successfully treated hundreds of clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, job stress, grief, self confidence, life changes and transitions and perinatal mood disorders. I have spent the majority of my career in collaborative healthcare, partnering with clients to holistically treat mental health. I understand and appreciate the intersection of our mood with our physical health and wellbeing.
If you are experiencing problems in your personal or professional life, perhaps we can help. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and stress; relationship issues; life transitions, such as divorce, loss, and changes in health and employment; and career-related issues. I also offer some limited corporate consulting services.
If you are experiencing problems in your personal or professional life, perhaps we can help. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and stress; relationship issues; life transitions, such as divorce, loss, and changes in health and employment; and career-related issues. I also offer some limited corporate consulting services.
Alyse Clayman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPC, LICSW
Verified Verified
Stanford, CA 94305 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I treat adolescent girls and women coping with a variety of presenting problems/diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, parenting challenges, and overall mental health. In addition, I have specific expertise in working with young people experiencing anti-Semitism. I believe that therapy can be enjoyable, and I focus on developing a collaborative relationship toward a more flexible mindset, increased capacity to manage symptoms, and improved self-esteem.
I treat adolescent girls and women coping with a variety of presenting problems/diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, parenting challenges, and overall mental health. In addition, I have specific expertise in working with young people experiencing anti-Semitism. I believe that therapy can be enjoyable, and I focus on developing a collaborative relationship toward a more flexible mindset, increased capacity to manage symptoms, and improved self-esteem.
Dr. Marlina Rose Selva
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Stanford, CA 94305 (Online Only)
I work with foster/adopted children and their families, as well as individuals and couples seeking counseling. I help families work through difficulties including depression, anxiety, trauma, school adjustment, attachment, and family conflict. My passion for working with families dates back to my undergraduate training in psychology at UCLA. I have worked extensivley with children, adolescents, and parents on overcoming obstacles related to cognitive, social and emotional needs. Upon special request, I provide in-home therapy services in the Bay Area.
I work with foster/adopted children and their families, as well as individuals and couples seeking counseling. I help families work through difficulties including depression, anxiety, trauma, school adjustment, attachment, and family conflict. My passion for working with families dates back to my undergraduate training in psychology at UCLA. I have worked extensivley with children, adolescents, and parents on overcoming obstacles related to cognitive, social and emotional needs. Upon special request, I provide in-home therapy services in the Bay Area.
Theresa Maria Allocco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stanford, CA 94305
My specializations include: couples, grief, life transitions, boundary setting, depression/anxiety, adolescents/young adults, 2nd generation immigrant identity exploration, and people that identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
With over 15 years of licensed experience providing therapy in the state of California, I have treated a diversity of clients with a wide array of struggles and strengths. We will work together to create a solid plan that meets your needs using therapeutic techniques that the research has shown will help make improvements in the shortest amount of time. To put it simply, the people I meet with for individual or couples therapy often get better in a short amount of time. The path to "better" looks different for each person/couple and I enjoy figuring that puzzle out.
My specializations include: couples, grief, life transitions, boundary setting, depression/anxiety, adolescents/young adults, 2nd generation immigrant identity exploration, and people that identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
With over 15 years of licensed experience providing therapy in the state of California, I have treated a diversity of clients with a wide array of struggles and strengths. We will work together to create a solid plan that meets your needs using therapeutic techniques that the research has shown will help make improvements in the shortest amount of time. To put it simply, the people I meet with for individual or couples therapy often get better in a short amount of time. The path to "better" looks different for each person/couple and I enjoy figuring that puzzle out.
I have a passion for helping adults manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and self-worth, relationships, and workplace issues.
Seeking therapy takes courage, especially during times when we are not at our best, whether that be due to mental health struggles, feeling burned out, or issues impacting important areas of our lives. Through regular sessions, I do my best to provide support while navigating the parts of life that feel painful, confusing, and frustrating. Together, we can work to resolve challenges, build on strengths, and provide you with insight and coping skills to help resolve trauma that continues to show up in your everyday life.
I have a passion for helping adults manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and self-worth, relationships, and workplace issues.
Seeking therapy takes courage, especially during times when we are not at our best, whether that be due to mental health struggles, feeling burned out, or issues impacting important areas of our lives. Through regular sessions, I do my best to provide support while navigating the parts of life that feel painful, confusing, and frustrating. Together, we can work to resolve challenges, build on strengths, and provide you with insight and coping skills to help resolve trauma that continues to show up in your everyday life.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist. My guiding principle is that every one of my clients deserves to experience joy, meaning, connection and fulfillment. Depression, anxiety, trauma and challenging interpersonal dynamics can obscure and frustrate this pursuit. As a therapist, I partner with each of my clients to manage these obstacles and help them experience the fulfilling lives that they deserve. I am also a clinical supervisor of new therapists, so I have lots of experience and training to draw on.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist. My guiding principle is that every one of my clients deserves to experience joy, meaning, connection and fulfillment. Depression, anxiety, trauma and challenging interpersonal dynamics can obscure and frustrate this pursuit. As a therapist, I partner with each of my clients to manage these obstacles and help them experience the fulfilling lives that they deserve. I am also a clinical supervisor of new therapists, so I have lots of experience and training to draw on.
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Dr. Z. Seda Sahin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Stanford, CA 94305 (Online Only)
Reaching out for help can be scary but it's also very courageous. Congratulations on taking the first step. It would be my honor to work with you. In individual, couple, or family sessions, I work with my clients to create inner and outer peace using evidence-based modalities. I believe that the healing journey is about creating awareness of our already existing inner resources and adding more to our resource toolbox so we can live our best life. I often work with clients facing life transitions, conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Together we discuss how to increase positivity and find confidence in one’s own abilities.
Reaching out for help can be scary but it's also very courageous. Congratulations on taking the first step. It would be my honor to work with you. In individual, couple, or family sessions, I work with my clients to create inner and outer peace using evidence-based modalities. I believe that the healing journey is about creating awareness of our already existing inner resources and adding more to our resource toolbox so we can live our best life. I often work with clients facing life transitions, conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Together we discuss how to increase positivity and find confidence in one’s own abilities.
Yesica Pantoja
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Stanford, CA 94305 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As an LMFT, my therapeutic approach is one that can help you understand how individual problems can, at times, be connected to past and current social experiences. I have found success working with individuals interested in diving deeper into their thought patterns and exploring how their early life experiences play a role in the development of their current self. We would work well together if you are interested in addressing relationship difficulties, trauma, issues maintaining relational boundaries, generational and cultural pressures, perfectionism, anxiety, stress, and depression.
As an LMFT, my therapeutic approach is one that can help you understand how individual problems can, at times, be connected to past and current social experiences. I have found success working with individuals interested in diving deeper into their thought patterns and exploring how their early life experiences play a role in the development of their current self. We would work well together if you are interested in addressing relationship difficulties, trauma, issues maintaining relational boundaries, generational and cultural pressures, perfectionism, anxiety, stress, and depression.
Has talk therapy not helped you achieve the results you want? Are you tired of feeling anxious, inadequate, or stuck? Do you tend to beat yourself up with self-criticism? I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of various anxiety problems (including perfectionism, shyness/social anxiety, panic, imposter syndrome, health anxiety), relationship issues, depression, low self-esteem, insomnia, anxiety during pregnancy, & more. I help you get fast results by learning practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors, overcome your fears, gain acceptance, and feel more authentically connected to others.
Has talk therapy not helped you achieve the results you want? Are you tired of feeling anxious, inadequate, or stuck? Do you tend to beat yourself up with self-criticism? I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of various anxiety problems (including perfectionism, shyness/social anxiety, panic, imposter syndrome, health anxiety), relationship issues, depression, low self-esteem, insomnia, anxiety during pregnancy, & more. I help you get fast results by learning practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors, overcome your fears, gain acceptance, and feel more authentically connected to others.
Angela Snelling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA , LPCC , LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stanford, CA 94305 (Online Only)
I believe that the core of successful psychotherapy lies in creating a safe place for you to talk about things that are truly important in your life. I am currently an online psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I draw from various evidence-based approaches to provide personalized therapy that meets your unique needs. While we cannot always avoid the challenges that arise in our life, we do have a choice how to address them. I believe that there is much to learn from these struggles and that by facing them we create opportunity for making enduring changes in our life.
I believe that the core of successful psychotherapy lies in creating a safe place for you to talk about things that are truly important in your life. I am currently an online psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I draw from various evidence-based approaches to provide personalized therapy that meets your unique needs. While we cannot always avoid the challenges that arise in our life, we do have a choice how to address them. I believe that there is much to learn from these struggles and that by facing them we create opportunity for making enduring changes in our life.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
As a therapist and coach, I am passionate about supporting clients on their way towards greater awareness, growth, and healing.
As a therapist and coach, I am passionate about supporting clients on their way towards greater awareness, growth, and healing.
Online therapy appointments available and easily scheduled through www.parheliawellness.com to make the process of getting help easier. You are the expert of you. As such, collaboration and trust are key parts to helping you guide treatment to suit your needs and meet your goals. In our first appointment, I hope to work with you to help you decide your next steps. To schedule an online appointment, click on the "website" button where you can click on "request appointment."
Online therapy appointments available and easily scheduled through www.parheliawellness.com to make the process of getting help easier. You are the expert of you. As such, collaboration and trust are key parts to helping you guide treatment to suit your needs and meet your goals. In our first appointment, I hope to work with you to help you decide your next steps. To schedule an online appointment, click on the "website" button where you can click on "request appointment."
Joan Willingham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Stanford, CA 94305
Waitlist for new clients
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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.