Depression Therapists in Redwood City, CA
I have specialized training in working with relationship issues, depression and anxiety, and family-of-origin issues.
I believe change is rooted in making the unconscious conscious. Rather than just treat the symptoms you may be struggling with, I enjoy journeying deeper with you, trying to understand the root of the issue. As you grow to understand your mind, you will begin to make more mindful, intentional life choices, toward a more satisfying life.
I have specialized training in working with relationship issues, depression and anxiety, and family-of-origin issues.
I believe change is rooted in making the unconscious conscious. Rather than just treat the symptoms you may be struggling with, I enjoy journeying deeper with you, trying to understand the root of the issue. As you grow to understand your mind, you will begin to make more mindful, intentional life choices, toward a more satisfying life.
Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition, or seeking personal growth, I am committed to helping my clients navigate their journeys toward self-discovery.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist focused on helping my clients find true lasting healing from the impacts of chronic stress, trauma, and adverse experiences. I am passionate about identifying people’s strengths and helping them explore what keeps them from finding happiness, purpose, and fulfillment in their lives. Conversations from the deep, thought-provoking questions, practical information, somatic work, and big laughs are all found in my office.
Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition, or seeking personal growth, I am committed to helping my clients navigate their journeys toward self-discovery.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist focused on helping my clients find true lasting healing from the impacts of chronic stress, trauma, and adverse experiences. I am passionate about identifying people’s strengths and helping them explore what keeps them from finding happiness, purpose, and fulfillment in their lives. Conversations from the deep, thought-provoking questions, practical information, somatic work, and big laughs are all found in my office.
Pedro Adrian Cortez-McLaughlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94063
I work a lot with anxiety, depression, attentional difficulties & life transitions that people go through.
My ideal client is someone who's interested in addressing and working on whatever their struggling with directly and openly. Perhaps you are no longer enjoying things you used to, or experiencing nervousness or tension in your work. Maybe you're worried all the time or you only have negative thoughts. My ideal client could be anyone, younger or older and ideally in California as I can only work in this state.
I work a lot with anxiety, depression, attentional difficulties & life transitions that people go through.
My ideal client is someone who's interested in addressing and working on whatever their struggling with directly and openly. Perhaps you are no longer enjoying things you used to, or experiencing nervousness or tension in your work. Maybe you're worried all the time or you only have negative thoughts. My ideal client could be anyone, younger or older and ideally in California as I can only work in this state.
My specialties include depression, anxiety, fears, PTSD and relationship issues.
Want to work on some difficult issues? Depressed, anxious, angry, uncertain or confused? Are there perhaps relationship issues? I provide a warm, caring and safe environment to work on your problems and I have an eclectic approach to psychotherapy. Together we can strive to achieve healing, stability, growth and happiness.
My specialties include depression, anxiety, fears, PTSD and relationship issues.
Want to work on some difficult issues? Depressed, anxious, angry, uncertain or confused? Are there perhaps relationship issues? I provide a warm, caring and safe environment to work on your problems and I have an eclectic approach to psychotherapy. Together we can strive to achieve healing, stability, growth and happiness.
Natalie Foy-Claycomb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94063 (Online Only)
I have experience working with clients with a range of emotional and behavioral challenges, particularly anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Autism.
Youth, adolescence, and early adulthood often involve significant transitions and times of uncertainty, and therapy can provide a supportive environment when there are challenges with navigating and managing these changes. I enjoy providing therapy to children, teenagers, and young adults, as well as working with parents to determine how they can best support and foster the well-being of their children. I conduct therapy in a positive, open, non-judgmental, and culturally-sensitive manner, and I am flexible in working with each client in a way that best suits his or her specific needs.
I have experience working with clients with a range of emotional and behavioral challenges, particularly anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Autism.
Youth, adolescence, and early adulthood often involve significant transitions and times of uncertainty, and therapy can provide a supportive environment when there are challenges with navigating and managing these changes. I enjoy providing therapy to children, teenagers, and young adults, as well as working with parents to determine how they can best support and foster the well-being of their children. I conduct therapy in a positive, open, non-judgmental, and culturally-sensitive manner, and I am flexible in working with each client in a way that best suits his or her specific needs.
Hello, my name is Anny Cruz and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California via telehealth. I work with young adults and teens. With passion and care, I specialize in treating symptoms of depression and/or anxiety, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, first-generation challenges, work stress, breaking generational trauma, and life transitions.
Hello, my name is Anny Cruz and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California via telehealth. I work with young adults and teens. With passion and care, I specialize in treating symptoms of depression and/or anxiety, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, first-generation challenges, work stress, breaking generational trauma, and life transitions.
Sheree Hamaoui
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94064 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with young adults and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, postpartum issues, relationship issues and work/life stress.
Welcome to my practice! I believe that seeking therapy is a sign of courage and strength. When we are motivated to change, we can begin to build healthy and rewarding relationships with ourselves and others. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where patients feel empowered to uncover unhelpful thinking patterns and learn new coping skills to create a better quality of life.
I specialize in working with young adults and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, postpartum issues, relationship issues and work/life stress.
Welcome to my practice! I believe that seeking therapy is a sign of courage and strength. When we are motivated to change, we can begin to build healthy and rewarding relationships with ourselves and others. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where patients feel empowered to uncover unhelpful thinking patterns and learn new coping skills to create a better quality of life.
I have experience with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Divorce, Grief, Addiction, Parenting, Teens and Adolescents, and more.
My name is Amanda Gaddis and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in a strength-based approach to solving problems, renewing hope, and building new skills. I believe everyone can benefit from feeling seen, heard, and understood and that finding a therapist you can connect with is an integral part of the therapeutic process. My approach is individualized to the needs of each client. I specialize in attachment-based approaches to support with trauma and complex trauma, as well as relationship difficulties and family conflicts.
I have experience with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Divorce, Grief, Addiction, Parenting, Teens and Adolescents, and more.
My name is Amanda Gaddis and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in a strength-based approach to solving problems, renewing hope, and building new skills. I believe everyone can benefit from feeling seen, heard, and understood and that finding a therapist you can connect with is an integral part of the therapeutic process. My approach is individualized to the needs of each client. I specialize in attachment-based approaches to support with trauma and complex trauma, as well as relationship difficulties and family conflicts.
I specialize in working with 18-65+ yo struggling with anxiety, depression, stress (general/work), relationship issues, grief, and behavioral health issues.
Hello and Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience. We all face challenges and difficult emotions in our lives. It may be related to transitions, major life events, career change, or stress in relationships at home/work. Your usual coping tools may not be helping as much and you may benefit from additional support. I hope to collaborate with you towards understanding these emotions and helping you have a better ability to manage them, improving your quality of life, changing unhealthy behaviors, and relieving emotional distress.
I specialize in working with 18-65+ yo struggling with anxiety, depression, stress (general/work), relationship issues, grief, and behavioral health issues.
Hello and Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience. We all face challenges and difficult emotions in our lives. It may be related to transitions, major life events, career change, or stress in relationships at home/work. Your usual coping tools may not be helping as much and you may benefit from additional support. I hope to collaborate with you towards understanding these emotions and helping you have a better ability to manage them, improving your quality of life, changing unhealthy behaviors, and relieving emotional distress.
Devora Weinapple
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC, MA
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94065 (Online Only)
As a board certified art therapist, I use art media, the creative process, and resulting artwork to help individuals, couples and families process trauma, reduce anxiety and depression, manage addictions, develop self-awareness, address unresolved emotional conflicts, improve social skills, and build self-esteem.
Whether you've been in therapy before, or this will be your first time; it is important to feel safe and comfortable enough to talk about things that are causing you distress. Are you experiencing life changes, decisions, challenges, trauma, illness, or disabilities? Are you looking for a way to cope with anxiety or depression? Do you have nightmares or trouble sleeping? Maybe you have experienced the loss of someone close to you, or a job, or a beloved pet. Or you are just plain stressed out. All the time. Talk can help, but so can non-verbal expressive therapies, in a non-threatening, non-judgmental environment.
As a board certified art therapist, I use art media, the creative process, and resulting artwork to help individuals, couples and families process trauma, reduce anxiety and depression, manage addictions, develop self-awareness, address unresolved emotional conflicts, improve social skills, and build self-esteem.
Whether you've been in therapy before, or this will be your first time; it is important to feel safe and comfortable enough to talk about things that are causing you distress. Are you experiencing life changes, decisions, challenges, trauma, illness, or disabilities? Are you looking for a way to cope with anxiety or depression? Do you have nightmares or trouble sleeping? Maybe you have experienced the loss of someone close to you, or a job, or a beloved pet. Or you are just plain stressed out. All the time. Talk can help, but so can non-verbal expressive therapies, in a non-threatening, non-judgmental environment.
I am driven to facilitate change, improve life functioning, and resolve psychological issues in adolescents, parents, young adults, and adults through individualized therapy. My clinical background includes experience treating depression, anxiety, suicidality, trauma, sexual and gender identity exploration, sex offending behavior, eating disorders, parent stress, physical illness and related mental health concerns, learning differences, ADHD, and divorce/separation. My background in psychological testing also informs my practice.
I am driven to facilitate change, improve life functioning, and resolve psychological issues in adolescents, parents, young adults, and adults through individualized therapy. My clinical background includes experience treating depression, anxiety, suicidality, trauma, sexual and gender identity exploration, sex offending behavior, eating disorders, parent stress, physical illness and related mental health concerns, learning differences, ADHD, and divorce/separation. My background in psychological testing also informs my practice.
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I work from an integrated approach to help people struggling wth depression, anxiety and panic, work-related stress, and relational concerns.
In our day to day lives, it can be difficult to notice when changes occur until we aren't able to do the things we used to be able to do with relative ease. Similarly, we don't always notice a shift in our mood and how that shift may be affecting our overall well-being. The cause for these changes can be various stressors in our lives. With psychotherapy, we can begin to understand how these factors are impacting you and can we can help you better manage.
I work from an integrated approach to help people struggling wth depression, anxiety and panic, work-related stress, and relational concerns.
In our day to day lives, it can be difficult to notice when changes occur until we aren't able to do the things we used to be able to do with relative ease. Similarly, we don't always notice a shift in our mood and how that shift may be affecting our overall well-being. The cause for these changes can be various stressors in our lives. With psychotherapy, we can begin to understand how these factors are impacting you and can we can help you better manage.
I support individuals struggling with difficult life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues utilizing evidence-based approaches: EMDR, DBT, CBT and internal family systems (IFS).
Finding a therapist you trust is a challenge and scheduling your first session takes courage. You’ve taken the first step toward healing and personal growth. I’m offering you a safe, nurturing and accepting place to freely express your feelings, thoughts and experiences. My vocation is to guide and support individuals like yourself to better understand themselves at a deeper level through the transformative power of compassion and empathy. With commitment to therapy, we will explore your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, addressing behavioral and emotional issues that are potentially holding you back.
I support individuals struggling with difficult life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues utilizing evidence-based approaches: EMDR, DBT, CBT and internal family systems (IFS).
Finding a therapist you trust is a challenge and scheduling your first session takes courage. You’ve taken the first step toward healing and personal growth. I’m offering you a safe, nurturing and accepting place to freely express your feelings, thoughts and experiences. My vocation is to guide and support individuals like yourself to better understand themselves at a deeper level through the transformative power of compassion and empathy. With commitment to therapy, we will explore your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, addressing behavioral and emotional issues that are potentially holding you back.
Margaux Dever
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94063
My experience within the field of social work is diverse, but presently I have been specializing working with pregnant, and postpartum women with anxiety, depression(antepartum/postpartum).
Maybe you have come to a place in life where "figuring it out" on your own is not working. Maybe you want to develop new skills, a new perspective from someone with experience, non-bias, and without judgement. I am committed to assist individuals, couples, and families navigate life. It can be hard to make that first step to reach out for help, but I will meet you right where you are at!
My experience within the field of social work is diverse, but presently I have been specializing working with pregnant, and postpartum women with anxiety, depression(antepartum/postpartum).
Maybe you have come to a place in life where "figuring it out" on your own is not working. Maybe you want to develop new skills, a new perspective from someone with experience, non-bias, and without judgement. I am committed to assist individuals, couples, and families navigate life. It can be hard to make that first step to reach out for help, but I will meet you right where you are at!
The therapy I provide can help you consider how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected and teach you concrete skills for managing stress and strong emotions and reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other problems.
I am a licensed, clinical psychologist with extensive experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and other stress-related problems. I use cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and mindfulness therapeutic approaches to treat problems such as social anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, depression, grief & loss, PTSD/trauma, and stress related to relationships, work, parenting, and other issues. In addition to private practice, I have been an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine.
The therapy I provide can help you consider how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected and teach you concrete skills for managing stress and strong emotions and reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other problems.
I am a licensed, clinical psychologist with extensive experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and other stress-related problems. I use cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and mindfulness therapeutic approaches to treat problems such as social anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, depression, grief & loss, PTSD/trauma, and stress related to relationships, work, parenting, and other issues. In addition to private practice, I have been an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dayna Reader
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, C-EMDR, CHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94063
PTSD/ C-PTSD/ anxiety/ depression do not have to be a life sentence! You can heal completely: mind, body and spirit.
I believe in the innate power of human beings to heal & grow. You don't have to live with the pain of old experiences weighing you down or keeping you stuck; healing is possible & within reach. Are you struggling in relationships or at work? Are you trying to be the person, parent, or partner you want to be, but missing the mark? Do you want to finally learn to accept (& love) yourself fully & unconditionally, & allow others to love you as well? Counseling can help you find freedom & clarity and let go of what's holding you back. I'm certified in EMDR & can offer this modality for healing in addition to traditional talk therapy.
PTSD/ C-PTSD/ anxiety/ depression do not have to be a life sentence! You can heal completely: mind, body and spirit.
I believe in the innate power of human beings to heal & grow. You don't have to live with the pain of old experiences weighing you down or keeping you stuck; healing is possible & within reach. Are you struggling in relationships or at work? Are you trying to be the person, parent, or partner you want to be, but missing the mark? Do you want to finally learn to accept (& love) yourself fully & unconditionally, & allow others to love you as well? Counseling can help you find freedom & clarity and let go of what's holding you back. I'm certified in EMDR & can offer this modality for healing in addition to traditional talk therapy.
I specialize in working with young adults and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and general life stress.
Welcome to my practice. Are you struggling in your life? Feeling stuck? Unhappy? Unsure of what to change? It's common to experience these things at various points in life. I can help. I always aim to strike a balance between being warm and empathetic, and yet gently challenging clients to bring about necessary changes. I use evidence based practices while remembering that everyone is unique and different. I love learning about people and helping them connect the dots in their lives to understand their past, their triggers or traumas, and how to work towards future goals.
I specialize in working with young adults and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and general life stress.
Welcome to my practice. Are you struggling in your life? Feeling stuck? Unhappy? Unsure of what to change? It's common to experience these things at various points in life. I can help. I always aim to strike a balance between being warm and empathetic, and yet gently challenging clients to bring about necessary changes. I use evidence based practices while remembering that everyone is unique and different. I love learning about people and helping them connect the dots in their lives to understand their past, their triggers or traumas, and how to work towards future goals.
Ashley Azra Tucic
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94061
I work with teens, adults, families, and couples at Ellie Mental Health. I am committed to empowering my clients, especially teens facing various challenges, and approach treatment with compassion and understanding. I have worked with individuals diagnosed with Autism, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, medication compliance challenges, and chronic medical health conditions. To facilitate a seamless continuum of care, I collaborate closely with external providers and parents when working with minors.
I work with teens, adults, families, and couples at Ellie Mental Health. I am committed to empowering my clients, especially teens facing various challenges, and approach treatment with compassion and understanding. I have worked with individuals diagnosed with Autism, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, medication compliance challenges, and chronic medical health conditions. To facilitate a seamless continuum of care, I collaborate closely with external providers and parents when working with minors.
Whether you are a parent worried about your teen that is cutting or you are a couple trying to increase effective communication or you are an adult immobilized by depression or anxiety I can offer support and understanding as well as teach you techniques to get you on the road to a happier life.
Seeking a therapist for yourself, your child, your spouse, a friend or loved one is often difficult. I can appreciate that and I work to create a warm, comfortable environment where my clients can focus on themselves and make the needed changes in their lives in order to live more happily. I work with adults, "tweens", adolescents, couples and families. I have a background in the cognitive-behavioral approach as well as family systems theory but tailor my approach to the needs of the client I am working with.
Whether you are a parent worried about your teen that is cutting or you are a couple trying to increase effective communication or you are an adult immobilized by depression or anxiety I can offer support and understanding as well as teach you techniques to get you on the road to a happier life.
Seeking a therapist for yourself, your child, your spouse, a friend or loved one is often difficult. I can appreciate that and I work to create a warm, comfortable environment where my clients can focus on themselves and make the needed changes in their lives in order to live more happily. I work with adults, "tweens", adolescents, couples and families. I have a background in the cognitive-behavioral approach as well as family systems theory but tailor my approach to the needs of the client I am working with.
With seven years of experience in mental health counseling, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their emotional and psychological well-being. I specialize in working with clients who experience anxiety and depression, using a compassionate and client-centered approach to foster healing and personal growth. I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients in various settings including ages pre-teen to adult, specifically with challenges related to anxiety and mood impacting their lifestyle. My clients leave feeling hopeful, supported, prepared, and empowered.
With seven years of experience in mental health counseling, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their emotional and psychological well-being. I specialize in working with clients who experience anxiety and depression, using a compassionate and client-centered approach to foster healing and personal growth. I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients in various settings including ages pre-teen to adult, specifically with challenges related to anxiety and mood impacting their lifestyle. My clients leave feeling hopeful, supported, prepared, and empowered.
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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.