Depression Therapists in Valley Center, CA
I have a particular interest in serious/chronic illness, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction treatment.
I work with clients online video with telemedicine HIPPA compliant. I maintain a very successful practice of holistic psychology that addresses the client at all levels; Mental, Emotional, Physical & Spiritual, facilitating healing at the level of causation, not just management and treatment of symptoms. I sought out the most innovative treatments so my clients feel better as soon as possible and can be out-living their lives. I work very well with adolescents and individuals of all ages. I have extensive clinical experience that covers a wide range of problems.
I have a particular interest in serious/chronic illness, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction treatment.
I work with clients online video with telemedicine HIPPA compliant. I maintain a very successful practice of holistic psychology that addresses the client at all levels; Mental, Emotional, Physical & Spiritual, facilitating healing at the level of causation, not just management and treatment of symptoms. I sought out the most innovative treatments so my clients feel better as soon as possible and can be out-living their lives. I work very well with adolescents and individuals of all ages. I have extensive clinical experience that covers a wide range of problems.
I have been fortunate to have been exposed to a broad range of experience as a psychotherapist over the past 10 years. It has been a joy to guide individuals, couples, and families to promote their own healing from challenges arising from trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, illness, loss, and life transitions. I believe it is important to find our own inner healer. I would like to be the catalyst and guide for this important discovery. In the spirit of compassion, presence, curiosity, and creativity, we can navigate through circumstances that may feel overwhelming.
I have been fortunate to have been exposed to a broad range of experience as a psychotherapist over the past 10 years. It has been a joy to guide individuals, couples, and families to promote their own healing from challenges arising from trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, illness, loss, and life transitions. I believe it is important to find our own inner healer. I would like to be the catalyst and guide for this important discovery. In the spirit of compassion, presence, curiosity, and creativity, we can navigate through circumstances that may feel overwhelming.
Maria Carmen Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Valley Center, CA 92082
I am a licensed Clinical social worker who specializes in the treatment of anxiety , depression , trauma, marital problems and stress management . I am a bilingual Spanish speaking therapist. I aim to support and guide you on a journey of self-exploration through greater understanding of your experiences to identify your own triggers. Together we will work together on ways to process and cope with what is causing distress and learn new ways of coping . I provide a safe, compassionate therapy space for you to be who you are.
I am a licensed Clinical social worker who specializes in the treatment of anxiety , depression , trauma, marital problems and stress management . I am a bilingual Spanish speaking therapist. I aim to support and guide you on a journey of self-exploration through greater understanding of your experiences to identify your own triggers. Together we will work together on ways to process and cope with what is causing distress and learn new ways of coping . I provide a safe, compassionate therapy space for you to be who you are.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a holistic and client-centered approach. My private practice is now on-line only. My specialties include Women's Issues, PTSD, ADHD, Depression and Mood Disorders, Anxiety, and Consciousness-raising. In addition I work with children, families (including parenting) and couples and am available for supervision.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a holistic and client-centered approach. My private practice is now on-line only. My specialties include Women's Issues, PTSD, ADHD, Depression and Mood Disorders, Anxiety, and Consciousness-raising. In addition I work with children, families (including parenting) and couples and am available for supervision.
Tatiana Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Valley Center, CA 92082 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with everything from eating disorders to parenting issues, depression to anxiety, trauma to life transitions, acute crisis situations, stress debriefing, and beyond.
I have experience working with a wide range of issues and I truly believe in the healing power of therapy. My areas of specialty include: couples therapy, first responders/law enforcement professionals, Native American/Alaska Natives, LGBTQ+, high-conflict couples, trauma, depression, grief and loss, child and teen therapy and many other life transition problems. I approach each client with warmth and understanding and I am proactive in helping to create change. I love my work and am passionate about investing in people and relationships. I look forward to the opportunity to be of service to you.
I have worked with everything from eating disorders to parenting issues, depression to anxiety, trauma to life transitions, acute crisis situations, stress debriefing, and beyond.
I have experience working with a wide range of issues and I truly believe in the healing power of therapy. My areas of specialty include: couples therapy, first responders/law enforcement professionals, Native American/Alaska Natives, LGBTQ+, high-conflict couples, trauma, depression, grief and loss, child and teen therapy and many other life transition problems. I approach each client with warmth and understanding and I am proactive in helping to create change. I love my work and am passionate about investing in people and relationships. I look forward to the opportunity to be of service to you.
This leads to personal "secrets," which leads to shame, which leads to anxiety and depression.
You're likely here because you're tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and like you don't know where else to turn. We all have a story to tell, but not everyone feels empowered to share theirs. There are ALWAYS reasons why you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, chronically stressed, angry, or depressed. We will uncover each and every one of your symptoms and put the pieces of the puzzle together so that you can feel content and secure - inside and out.
This leads to personal "secrets," which leads to shame, which leads to anxiety and depression.
You're likely here because you're tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and like you don't know where else to turn. We all have a story to tell, but not everyone feels empowered to share theirs. There are ALWAYS reasons why you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, chronically stressed, angry, or depressed. We will uncover each and every one of your symptoms and put the pieces of the puzzle together so that you can feel content and secure - inside and out.
Sterling Funk
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Valley Center, CA 92082
Taking the plunge and getting into therapy is the first step in trying to change the direction of your life. If you are struggling with life decisions, or recently gone through some difficult life changes and are challenged by anxiety, depression, motivation, self-esteem, or religious paradigm changes, you are not alone.
Taking the plunge and getting into therapy is the first step in trying to change the direction of your life. If you are struggling with life decisions, or recently gone through some difficult life changes and are challenged by anxiety, depression, motivation, self-esteem, or religious paradigm changes, you are not alone.
Joan Salat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Valley Center, CA 92082 (Online Only)
Do you ever ask yourself, "My partner and I are successful in so many ways, why does our relationship feel so painfully disconnected?" Allow me to guide you in restoring the connection you once enjoyed together. Damaged trust, anger, infidelity, money problems, lack of sex, intimacy and affection are among the problems that can erode a relationship. I will provide you with tools that will help you move towards rebuilding trust, closeness and integrity in the relationship. I will also teach you how to effectively get what you want from your partner and the relationship. About 50% of my practice is couples, 50% is individual therapy.
Do you ever ask yourself, "My partner and I are successful in so many ways, why does our relationship feel so painfully disconnected?" Allow me to guide you in restoring the connection you once enjoyed together. Damaged trust, anger, infidelity, money problems, lack of sex, intimacy and affection are among the problems that can erode a relationship. I will provide you with tools that will help you move towards rebuilding trust, closeness and integrity in the relationship. I will also teach you how to effectively get what you want from your partner and the relationship. About 50% of my practice is couples, 50% is individual therapy.
Laura Rascon
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Valley Center, CA 92082
If you've landed here it's most likely because this is a time in your life where it would be really helpful to have a safe space to address really important issues in your life. You may find yourself lacking joy in life, feeling listless or just not yourself. Perhaps you are consumed by racing or negative thoughts that make it difficult to concentrate or be present with those you care about and love. Maybe you have resorted to coping in the only way you know how but it is no longer helping or serving you. It will not always be this way and sometimes we need someone to help guide us along the way.
If you've landed here it's most likely because this is a time in your life where it would be really helpful to have a safe space to address really important issues in your life. You may find yourself lacking joy in life, feeling listless or just not yourself. Perhaps you are consumed by racing or negative thoughts that make it difficult to concentrate or be present with those you care about and love. Maybe you have resorted to coping in the only way you know how but it is no longer helping or serving you. It will not always be this way and sometimes we need someone to help guide us along the way.
Dawn Farrier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Valley Center, CA 92082
Not accepting new clients
Some areas of specialization include trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, family and adjustment issues.
Whether you are dealing with personal or family issues, trauma, grief, depression, or anxiety, I offer a comfortable and judgement-free environment. As you engage in the therapeutic process of inner growth, I will be encouraging and sensitive to your unique experience. It is okay to not feel okay! To quote Carl Jung, “We don't get wounded alone and we don't heal alone.”
Some areas of specialization include trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, family and adjustment issues.
Whether you are dealing with personal or family issues, trauma, grief, depression, or anxiety, I offer a comfortable and judgement-free environment. As you engage in the therapeutic process of inner growth, I will be encouraging and sensitive to your unique experience. It is okay to not feel okay! To quote Carl Jung, “We don't get wounded alone and we don't heal alone.”
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Katherine Graves, LMFT, LPCC - I am in my 20th year as a licensed therapist. I completed my undergraduate and graduate work at California State University, Bakersfield. I take a client-centered approach and I specialize in treating clients with anxiety, stress, relational issues, grief, and depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Katherine Graves, LMFT, LPCC - I am in my 20th year as a licensed therapist. I completed my undergraduate and graduate work at California State University, Bakersfield. I take a client-centered approach and I specialize in treating clients with anxiety, stress, relational issues, grief, and depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My name is Sarina Pan and I am a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Los Angeles area. I work with adolescents and adults across all ages. I help people experience relief from shame, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, and inner criticism through self-understanding, self-exploring, and self-compassion. Hearing people out and providing support and guidance to them to walk out from the life struggles is my true life passion.
My name is Sarina Pan and I am a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Los Angeles area. I work with adolescents and adults across all ages. I help people experience relief from shame, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, and inner criticism through self-understanding, self-exploring, and self-compassion. Hearing people out and providing support and guidance to them to walk out from the life struggles is my true life passion.
Rebecca Zarza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92026 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I will work with you on developing goals to support growth to better living with depression and anxiety. I am a compassionate listener that provides a nonjudgmental space to work through challenges that you may be going through. I specializes in children, youth, and families dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and mood disorders. I have been providing therapeutic services to youth and families since 2009 when I started working in the school system providing therapy to students through there Individual Education Plans, and have expanded to providing individual therapy. .
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I will work with you on developing goals to support growth to better living with depression and anxiety. I am a compassionate listener that provides a nonjudgmental space to work through challenges that you may be going through. I specializes in children, youth, and families dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and mood disorders. I have been providing therapeutic services to youth and families since 2009 when I started working in the school system providing therapy to students through there Individual Education Plans, and have expanded to providing individual therapy. .
I received my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling from Brandman University. I began my counseling career as a mental health therapist working with children and families. I have been working as a mental health therapist for 5 years. I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.
I received my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling from Brandman University. I began my counseling career as a mental health therapist working with children and families. I have been working as a mental health therapist for 5 years. I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.
the conditions I am most comfortable treating are mild to moderate symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, grief, and adjustment.
My name is Blanca DiDonato and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 20 years experience working with children, youth and families, as well as working in a Behavioral Health program integrated in a Primary Care setting. My approach to therapy is to provide brief therapeutic interventions that focus on the reduction of symptoms associated with stress, anxiety, and depression, using solution-focused strategies.
the conditions I am most comfortable treating are mild to moderate symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, grief, and adjustment.
My name is Blanca DiDonato and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 20 years experience working with children, youth and families, as well as working in a Behavioral Health program integrated in a Primary Care setting. My approach to therapy is to provide brief therapeutic interventions that focus on the reduction of symptoms associated with stress, anxiety, and depression, using solution-focused strategies.
Jamillah Pargo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92078
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.
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.
My clients tend to be high-functioning individuals dealing with life stressors and challenging transitions which are often experiencing depression, anxiety, and obsessive thinking.
My name is Robert (Bob) Hirsch, and I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I have been in practice for 25 years and have worked with adults primarily from many communities. My overall approach involves cognitive behavioral therapy combined with coaching techniques. I see therapy as a dialogue - supporting people in the direction they want to pursue. I work with adults both in the straight and LGBTQ communities and have a lot of cross-cultural experience.
My clients tend to be high-functioning individuals dealing with life stressors and challenging transitions which are often experiencing depression, anxiety, and obsessive thinking.
My name is Robert (Bob) Hirsch, and I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I have been in practice for 25 years and have worked with adults primarily from many communities. My overall approach involves cognitive behavioral therapy combined with coaching techniques. I see therapy as a dialogue - supporting people in the direction they want to pursue. I work with adults both in the straight and LGBTQ communities and have a lot of cross-cultural experience.
My name is Lezly Zavala, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore and address their challenges. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and navigate life transitions. I specialize in providing empathetic and targeted support to adolescents and young adults navigating the challenges of life transitions.
My name is Lezly Zavala, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore and address their challenges. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and navigate life transitions. I specialize in providing empathetic and targeted support to adolescents and young adults navigating the challenges of life transitions.
Nayeli Ordonez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Escondido, CA 92026
Hello, my name is Nayeli Ordonez and I’m a Latinx bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My practice consists of individuals, couples, and families with a variety of issues including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma, navigating life transitions as well as Latinx challenges balancing culture and families. As a new mom, I am also passionate about helping expecting and new mamas navigate postpartum and its challenges. My communication style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. My goal is to guide you through developing goals that are realistic and attainable for you.
Hello, my name is Nayeli Ordonez and I’m a Latinx bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My practice consists of individuals, couples, and families with a variety of issues including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma, navigating life transitions as well as Latinx challenges balancing culture and families. As a new mom, I am also passionate about helping expecting and new mamas navigate postpartum and its challenges. My communication style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. My goal is to guide you through developing goals that are realistic and attainable for you.
The first session includes introducing myself to you and learning what prompted you to request therapy. Together with you, I will talk about what you would like to accomplish through therapy. I would then gather historical and present information for the purpose of working with you to create a treatment plan to help your therapy be successful. I see adults in individuals, couples, and families with issues including Anxiety, Depression, Intimacy and Relationships, Panic Attacks/ Panic Disorder, and coping with trauma.
The first session includes introducing myself to you and learning what prompted you to request therapy. Together with you, I will talk about what you would like to accomplish through therapy. I would then gather historical and present information for the purpose of working with you to create a treatment plan to help your therapy be successful. I see adults in individuals, couples, and families with issues including Anxiety, Depression, Intimacy and Relationships, Panic Attacks/ Panic Disorder, and coping with trauma.
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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.