Depression Therapists in Wilmington, CA
Jackie Balarezo Ruvalcaba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilmington, CA 90744
Hello! I am Jackeline Balarezo- Ruvalcaba. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about helping individuals from all walks of life. I like to set clear goals with clients and meet them where they are. I am empathetic and I am great at listening and letting clients know that I am there to help meet their needs. I work with adults and adolescents, and I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief and loss using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or “CBT”).
Hello! I am Jackeline Balarezo- Ruvalcaba. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about helping individuals from all walks of life. I like to set clear goals with clients and meet them where they are. I am empathetic and I am great at listening and letting clients know that I am there to help meet their needs. I work with adults and adolescents, and I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief and loss using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or “CBT”).
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship distress, parenting challenges, addiction struggles, and intimacy-related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm, interactive, and culturally sensitive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship distress, parenting challenges, addiction struggles, and intimacy-related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm, interactive, and culturally sensitive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
I have found that my approach is best suited for adults, often those suffering from anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, environmental stressors or unmet needs.
Hi! My name is Diana Villena and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over ten years of experience working with people of all ages and backgrounds. I am based in Los Angeles, California and I work with clients statewide via tele-health. My approach to therapy is rooted in connecting you with yourself. I use a variety of treatment methods to help you gain a better understanding of your thoughts, choices, and emotions, as well as building the tools to sustaining a lifetime of well-being.
I have found that my approach is best suited for adults, often those suffering from anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, environmental stressors or unmet needs.
Hi! My name is Diana Villena and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over ten years of experience working with people of all ages and backgrounds. I am based in Los Angeles, California and I work with clients statewide via tele-health. My approach to therapy is rooted in connecting you with yourself. I use a variety of treatment methods to help you gain a better understanding of your thoughts, choices, and emotions, as well as building the tools to sustaining a lifetime of well-being.
My name is Mohammad Afsar, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults who may be dealing with the challenges of interpersonal relationships, life transitions, and stress. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional difficulties.
My name is Mohammad Afsar, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults who may be dealing with the challenges of interpersonal relationships, life transitions, and stress. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional difficulties.
Are you looking to begin a journey of self-exploration? Welcome, you have come to the right place. I commend you for taking an important step in creating the life that you deserve.It is not always easy to acknowledge the need for help, and I am thankful you have taken that step. I have over 6 years of experience in the field. I have worked successfully with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, interpersonal conflict, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. I provide a compassionate and safe environment for you to share your life story,and begin to understand your thought process, emotions, and responses.
Are you looking to begin a journey of self-exploration? Welcome, you have come to the right place. I commend you for taking an important step in creating the life that you deserve.It is not always easy to acknowledge the need for help, and I am thankful you have taken that step. I have over 6 years of experience in the field. I have worked successfully with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, interpersonal conflict, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. I provide a compassionate and safe environment for you to share your life story,and begin to understand your thought process, emotions, and responses.
I have experience in working with individuals of all ages struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who would love to join you to explore ways to make life better. I can assist you in gaining insight into the patterns that may be contributing to your challenges and walk with you on a path to healing.
I have experience in working with individuals of all ages struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who would love to join you to explore ways to make life better. I can assist you in gaining insight into the patterns that may be contributing to your challenges and walk with you on a path to healing.
I believe that every individual is a whole and healthy being. Trauma that occurs in childhood or later in life creates a block that makes one feel less than whole and far from healthy. Because of this, anxiety, depression, addictions to substances, food, and other destructive behaviors become a way of coping. My goal is to help my clients restore the feeling of wholeness and well-being by providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment in which they can work through difficult issues and restore their true selves. I see it everyday...
I believe that every individual is a whole and healthy being. Trauma that occurs in childhood or later in life creates a block that makes one feel less than whole and far from healthy. Because of this, anxiety, depression, addictions to substances, food, and other destructive behaviors become a way of coping. My goal is to help my clients restore the feeling of wholeness and well-being by providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment in which they can work through difficult issues and restore their true selves. I see it everyday...
Life has many up and downs, loops and sharp curves. Hello! I am Maria Williams and my goal is to assist in untangling and finding options to our current situations. I am bilingual, bicultural, first generation Latina. I specialize in working with adults facing life transition difficulties, anxiety, depression, grieving and trauma. I have been certified in various evidence based practices. I am passionate to work and assist in supporting the desired change. I believe that change happens when we are supported to draw on our own strengths and realize our own potential to live fulfilling lives.
Life has many up and downs, loops and sharp curves. Hello! I am Maria Williams and my goal is to assist in untangling and finding options to our current situations. I am bilingual, bicultural, first generation Latina. I specialize in working with adults facing life transition difficulties, anxiety, depression, grieving and trauma. I have been certified in various evidence based practices. I am passionate to work and assist in supporting the desired change. I believe that change happens when we are supported to draw on our own strengths and realize our own potential to live fulfilling lives.
I have worked across the age span with individuals, couples, and families to address issues that range from trauma, anxiety, depression, mood and behavior disorders, and substance/addiction.
Hi, I'm Kay Priester, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor. With 20 years of experience in the Behavioral Health field, it has been an honor and privilege to support my clients through life's challenges and work relentlessly to reach their goals.
I have worked across the age span with individuals, couples, and families to address issues that range from trauma, anxiety, depression, mood and behavior disorders, and substance/addiction.
Hi, I'm Kay Priester, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor. With 20 years of experience in the Behavioral Health field, it has been an honor and privilege to support my clients through life's challenges and work relentlessly to reach their goals.
Hello! I'm Maral Sultanian, Ph.D., LMFT. My license number is LMFT47519. I espouse neuro-relational, integrative arts therapeutic, person-centered, psychodynamic, supportive, and interactive clinical approaches to your mental health services needs. I feel there is always a way to clearly express our needs in creative and interactive ways. I look forward to our collaboration and to joining you on your path toward healing and resilience. I am open to working with all clients. The initial assessment will indicate whether it is a good fit for the client to continue their work with me.
Hello! I'm Maral Sultanian, Ph.D., LMFT. My license number is LMFT47519. I espouse neuro-relational, integrative arts therapeutic, person-centered, psychodynamic, supportive, and interactive clinical approaches to your mental health services needs. I feel there is always a way to clearly express our needs in creative and interactive ways. I look forward to our collaboration and to joining you on your path toward healing and resilience. I am open to working with all clients. The initial assessment will indicate whether it is a good fit for the client to continue their work with me.
My name is Danny Meadows and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in finding purpose and living that purpose and I believe that trauma and the past can help one find purpose and meaning in life. I am passionate about helping others find purpose and meaning out of chaos and trauma. I work with clients who struggle with traumatic past experiences. I also work with those who have sex/porn addiction as well as eating disorders.
My name is Danny Meadows and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in finding purpose and living that purpose and I believe that trauma and the past can help one find purpose and meaning in life. I am passionate about helping others find purpose and meaning out of chaos and trauma. I work with clients who struggle with traumatic past experiences. I also work with those who have sex/porn addiction as well as eating disorders.
Arona Luckerman, PsyD. I am a licensed psychologist here to help you through this challenging time to a place of healing and growth. My focus areas include relationship issues, career and health challenges, trauma, grief and loss, and life transition issues. I have worked with a wide range of adults. I help you identify issues and work through them to find understanding, release from emotional pain, and clarity on where you want to go. I have worked with relationship issues, career and health challenges, trauma, grief and loss, and life transition issues.
Arona Luckerman, PsyD. I am a licensed psychologist here to help you through this challenging time to a place of healing and growth. My focus areas include relationship issues, career and health challenges, trauma, grief and loss, and life transition issues. I have worked with a wide range of adults. I help you identify issues and work through them to find understanding, release from emotional pain, and clarity on where you want to go. I have worked with relationship issues, career and health challenges, trauma, grief and loss, and life transition issues.
I graduated from the University of Luton in England and continued her education, earning her Master’s Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a background in crisis intervention. I began my career as an MFT, working in an emergency shelter program for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking with substance abuse and severe mental health issues. I provided individual and group therapy in residential and outpatient transitional housing programs.
I graduated from the University of Luton in England and continued her education, earning her Master’s Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a background in crisis intervention. I began my career as an MFT, working in an emergency shelter program for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking with substance abuse and severe mental health issues. I provided individual and group therapy in residential and outpatient transitional housing programs.
Christine (Tina) Grantham, LMFT 137916 I provide a supportive environment throughout the healing process. You will walk away with tools that you can use to resolve conflict, create stronger bonds, increase clarity, and find more joy. I have a strength-based therapy style that focuses on the whole person including the physical, spiritual, social, mental, and emotional areas of your life. My own experiences shaped my style as a therapist because I learned how valuable the connection formed through the therapeutic relationship can be. I enjoy working with teens, individuals, couples and families.
Christine (Tina) Grantham, LMFT 137916 I provide a supportive environment throughout the healing process. You will walk away with tools that you can use to resolve conflict, create stronger bonds, increase clarity, and find more joy. I have a strength-based therapy style that focuses on the whole person including the physical, spiritual, social, mental, and emotional areas of your life. My own experiences shaped my style as a therapist because I learned how valuable the connection formed through the therapeutic relationship can be. I enjoy working with teens, individuals, couples and families.
In working with clients, my theoretical approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adlerian therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, and Positive Psychology, alongside Motivational Interview (M.I). I believe psychotherapy and treatment are not "one size fits all." Treatment is tailored to each client, considering their needs, psychosocial experience, and cultural background. My main focus during the initial phase of working with the client is to build a therapeutic alliance. I recognize the difficulties clients experience in trusting their personal experiences/thoughts/emotions, so I assist the client in making that process easier.
In working with clients, my theoretical approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adlerian therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, and Positive Psychology, alongside Motivational Interview (M.I). I believe psychotherapy and treatment are not "one size fits all." Treatment is tailored to each client, considering their needs, psychosocial experience, and cultural background. My main focus during the initial phase of working with the client is to build a therapeutic alliance. I recognize the difficulties clients experience in trusting their personal experiences/thoughts/emotions, so I assist the client in making that process easier.
Women go through many transitions in a lifetime. Whether in early adulthood of self-identity, sexual orientation, starting and graduating college, and transitioning into a career. In adulthood where work-life balance begins, we question the nature of our relationships, we contemplate on marriage and we find patterns that we would like to change. For other stages in life such as midlife plateaus, thoughts of retirement, and making peace to past experiences. This is for you, to talk, cry and figure it out in a compassionate space.
Women go through many transitions in a lifetime. Whether in early adulthood of self-identity, sexual orientation, starting and graduating college, and transitioning into a career. In adulthood where work-life balance begins, we question the nature of our relationships, we contemplate on marriage and we find patterns that we would like to change. For other stages in life such as midlife plateaus, thoughts of retirement, and making peace to past experiences. This is for you, to talk, cry and figure it out in a compassionate space.
Cora Ramirez-Vasquez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR, Psy D
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wilmington, CA 90744
Not accepting new clients
Life can sometimes become difficult. Unexpected changes such as a divorce, relationships problems, work transition, loss, or death in the family can trigger such difficulties. I will work with you to help provide insight, support, and new strategies to help you manage these life challenges. Therapy is right for you if you are interested in getting the most out of your life by taking responsibility, creating greater self-awareness, and working towards a positive change.
Life can sometimes become difficult. Unexpected changes such as a divorce, relationships problems, work transition, loss, or death in the family can trigger such difficulties. I will work with you to help provide insight, support, and new strategies to help you manage these life challenges. Therapy is right for you if you are interested in getting the most out of your life by taking responsibility, creating greater self-awareness, and working towards a positive change.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in your life? Are you dealing with relationship issues or challenges at home, school, or work? My name is Nuni, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience helping people who are experiencing issues like depression, anxiety, and stress. My foundation is Client-centered, which means that I believe that clients and therapists are equal partners in the therapeutic process.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in your life? Are you dealing with relationship issues or challenges at home, school, or work? My name is Nuni, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience helping people who are experiencing issues like depression, anxiety, and stress. My foundation is Client-centered, which means that I believe that clients and therapists are equal partners in the therapeutic process.
Every hardship or life event shapes us to be who we are but does not define us. My passion is to learn about people and where they are in their current life journey. I hope to help empower them to overcome their present hardships. I specialize in working with the LGBTQA+ community, families, children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and bipolar mania/depression. I combine holistic, client-centered, and evidence-based interventions to assist with their concerns best.
Every hardship or life event shapes us to be who we are but does not define us. My passion is to learn about people and where they are in their current life journey. I hope to help empower them to overcome their present hardships. I specialize in working with the LGBTQA+ community, families, children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and bipolar mania/depression. I combine holistic, client-centered, and evidence-based interventions to assist with their concerns best.
A lot of us have the same complaint: we feel depressed, lonely, or anxious and can't get motivated to complete tasks.
Hello, my name is Austin Jones and I'm a licensed therapist (139713) in California. I believe in providing accessible, evidence-based mental health resources that align with people’s goals — from finding motivation, direction, peace, and purpose in life, to building healthy relationships and a successful career. There is no "typical" client for me, and I see therapy as caring about a person and their core concerns rather than treating a condition. Something happens every day that reminds me how fortunate I am to be doing this work.
A lot of us have the same complaint: we feel depressed, lonely, or anxious and can't get motivated to complete tasks.
Hello, my name is Austin Jones and I'm a licensed therapist (139713) in California. I believe in providing accessible, evidence-based mental health resources that align with people’s goals — from finding motivation, direction, peace, and purpose in life, to building healthy relationships and a successful career. There is no "typical" client for me, and I see therapy as caring about a person and their core concerns rather than treating a condition. Something happens every day that reminds me how fortunate I am to be doing this work.
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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.