Depression Therapists in California
Devora Weinapple
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC, MA
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94065 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Has trauma, anxiety, or depression interfered with the potential to become the best version of yourself? We often feel defined by traumatic or emotionally difficult experiences then often leave us feeling stuck in place rather than moving forward towards our goals. I’m here to provide a safe, affirming space for you to develop an understanding of yourself to overcome past experiences or fears that define you. Our work together will be met with unconditional acceptance, creative approaches, and the utmost compassion.
Has trauma, anxiety, or depression interfered with the potential to become the best version of yourself? We often feel defined by traumatic or emotionally difficult experiences then often leave us feeling stuck in place rather than moving forward towards our goals. I’m here to provide a safe, affirming space for you to develop an understanding of yourself to overcome past experiences or fears that define you. Our work together will be met with unconditional acceptance, creative approaches, and the utmost compassion.
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, avoidance, and disassociation with EMDR, Brainspotting, parts work approaches and animal assisted psychotherapies. My clients and I collaboratively identify their therapeutic goals and I give them options in approaches to meeting those goals each session. I encourage curiosity, compassion, self respect, and self love while exploring and processing the complexity of each individual. I am client centered and directed, and follow the client's changing needs throughout their healing process.
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, avoidance, and disassociation with EMDR, Brainspotting, parts work approaches and animal assisted psychotherapies. My clients and I collaboratively identify their therapeutic goals and I give them options in approaches to meeting those goals each session. I encourage curiosity, compassion, self respect, and self love while exploring and processing the complexity of each individual. I am client centered and directed, and follow the client's changing needs throughout their healing process.
Elena Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92058 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Therapist with 13 years of experience. I offer video sessions across CA, FL, NC, WA, and CT. My specialty areas include military family life stress, anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, depression, life transitions, postpartum mood disorders, infertility, parenting challenges, and other mental health issues. My approach is solution-oriented, client-centered, and non-judgemental; it combines solution-focused, Mindfulness, Cognitive-Behavioural theory, and EMDR-based techniques. I am dedicated to assisting my clients in developing coping skills to help them lead more fulfilling and enriching lives.
I am a Licensed Therapist with 13 years of experience. I offer video sessions across CA, FL, NC, WA, and CT. My specialty areas include military family life stress, anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, depression, life transitions, postpartum mood disorders, infertility, parenting challenges, and other mental health issues. My approach is solution-oriented, client-centered, and non-judgemental; it combines solution-focused, Mindfulness, Cognitive-Behavioural theory, and EMDR-based techniques. I am dedicated to assisting my clients in developing coping skills to help them lead more fulfilling and enriching lives.
My name is Magdalen Kroeger, I am a licensed clinical social worker based out of Santa Clarita, California, working with clients via telehealth. I like to approach therapy by first establishing a strong rapport with my clients and I value treating my clients with kindness and empathy. I like to use a variety of interventions while working with clients, including dialectical behavioral therapy techniques and a strengths-based approach to help clients better manage anxiety, depression, and stress. I have worked with clients struggling with anxiety, substance use, depression, self-harm, mood swings, and traumatic experiences.
My name is Magdalen Kroeger, I am a licensed clinical social worker based out of Santa Clarita, California, working with clients via telehealth. I like to approach therapy by first establishing a strong rapport with my clients and I value treating my clients with kindness and empathy. I like to use a variety of interventions while working with clients, including dialectical behavioral therapy techniques and a strengths-based approach to help clients better manage anxiety, depression, and stress. I have worked with clients struggling with anxiety, substance use, depression, self-harm, mood swings, and traumatic experiences.
I use these models to treat depression, anxiety and couple's conflict.
Find the support you need to move past the challenges that hold you back. You don't have to feel "stuck", instead learn to set goals to pursue a happy-balanced life. I work with teens, adults, families and couples. I enjoy working with college students interested in learning how to manage stress and am conveniently located near Whittier College. Discover new ways to communicate with those around you and give yourself the opportunity to experience life differently.
I use these models to treat depression, anxiety and couple's conflict.
Find the support you need to move past the challenges that hold you back. You don't have to feel "stuck", instead learn to set goals to pursue a happy-balanced life. I work with teens, adults, families and couples. I enjoy working with college students interested in learning how to manage stress and am conveniently located near Whittier College. Discover new ways to communicate with those around you and give yourself the opportunity to experience life differently.
Rebecca Hulbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC, MS
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506 (Online Only)
I support adults and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Hi there, I’m Rebecca. The main factor that predicts successful therapy treatment is not the theories or interventions (or fancy couch), but the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and client. You deserve to feel that your therapist truly cares, listens attentively, and supports you. My approach has been described as warm, genuine, and direct. I believe that therapy is not a one size fits all, and that we bring our own individual needs when it comes to our mental health.
I support adults and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Hi there, I’m Rebecca. The main factor that predicts successful therapy treatment is not the theories or interventions (or fancy couch), but the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and client. You deserve to feel that your therapist truly cares, listens attentively, and supports you. My approach has been described as warm, genuine, and direct. I believe that therapy is not a one size fits all, and that we bring our own individual needs when it comes to our mental health.
I am most comfortable working with teens and adults dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and difficulty managing work, school, and/or life transitions.
Hello, my name is Earl Villorente. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I provide individual therapy via telehealth. It is my goal to provide a safe space for us to work together to reduce symptoms and promote positive change to help you heal and enjoy a meaningful life. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address symptoms by working on unhealthy thinking and behavior patterns - and creating or improving healthy ones. I also use therapeutic lenses of strength-based, client-centered, and solution-focused to help you identify and achieve your goals.
I am most comfortable working with teens and adults dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and difficulty managing work, school, and/or life transitions.
Hello, my name is Earl Villorente. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I provide individual therapy via telehealth. It is my goal to provide a safe space for us to work together to reduce symptoms and promote positive change to help you heal and enjoy a meaningful life. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address symptoms by working on unhealthy thinking and behavior patterns - and creating or improving healthy ones. I also use therapeutic lenses of strength-based, client-centered, and solution-focused to help you identify and achieve your goals.
Hello, I am Lisa James, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Therapy, to me, is about having the courage to ask for support and insight. My desire is to help others gain awareness and healing so that they could live a more fulfilling and authentic life. When I'm not working, I am cycling, hiking, and adventuring outdoors and being with my kids. I am a certified EMDR therapist and have experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, existential crises, grief, life, and relationship stressors. I utilize a variety of therapeutic tools and interventions to assist my unique clients.
Hello, I am Lisa James, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Therapy, to me, is about having the courage to ask for support and insight. My desire is to help others gain awareness and healing so that they could live a more fulfilling and authentic life. When I'm not working, I am cycling, hiking, and adventuring outdoors and being with my kids. I am a certified EMDR therapist and have experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, existential crises, grief, life, and relationship stressors. I utilize a variety of therapeutic tools and interventions to assist my unique clients.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with many years of experience. I specialize in depth psychotherapy and the treatment of trauma with mindfulness, somatic awareness and compassionate presence. My area of focus includes managing anxiety, depression, life transitions, authentic self expression, PTSD and healing from life and relational trauma. The process of helping people to unfold more of who they really are and step more fully into living the lives they long for is a deep commitment and my life's work.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with many years of experience. I specialize in depth psychotherapy and the treatment of trauma with mindfulness, somatic awareness and compassionate presence. My area of focus includes managing anxiety, depression, life transitions, authentic self expression, PTSD and healing from life and relational trauma. The process of helping people to unfold more of who they really are and step more fully into living the lives they long for is a deep commitment and my life's work.
I've learned a trauma-informed approach based on my experience in the field with anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harm, psychosis, disordered eating, and childhood abuse.
Accepting new clients now! How would you like to spend your time on earth? What is a “life well-lived” to you? Perhaps our culture would have you believe that the best version of a person is the most physically attractive and wealthy, but what is the best version of yourself, in all of your humanity, really? Therapy can be a great place to explore deeper questions such as these. In a lot of ways, the process of therapy is opposite to traditional patriarchal and capitalist values. There is pressure to go fast, to minimize emotions, to engage in shallow relationships, and progress in a straight line towards a clear goal.
I've learned a trauma-informed approach based on my experience in the field with anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harm, psychosis, disordered eating, and childhood abuse.
Accepting new clients now! How would you like to spend your time on earth? What is a “life well-lived” to you? Perhaps our culture would have you believe that the best version of a person is the most physically attractive and wealthy, but what is the best version of yourself, in all of your humanity, really? Therapy can be a great place to explore deeper questions such as these. In a lot of ways, the process of therapy is opposite to traditional patriarchal and capitalist values. There is pressure to go fast, to minimize emotions, to engage in shallow relationships, and progress in a straight line towards a clear goal.
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Cudanes is passionate about working with women's mental health issues such as coping with infertility and perinatal/postpartum depression/anxiety and has completed additional training and education in this area.
Joyce Cudanes, PsyD is Licensed Psychologist in California who has 25+ years of experience. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at UCLA and her Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology-Los Angeles (CSPP-LA) at Alliant International University. Dr. Cudanes sees psychotherapy as a collaborative process in which everyone has the potential to find their own solutions and make positive changes but may just need some guidance.
Cudanes is passionate about working with women's mental health issues such as coping with infertility and perinatal/postpartum depression/anxiety and has completed additional training and education in this area.
Joyce Cudanes, PsyD is Licensed Psychologist in California who has 25+ years of experience. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at UCLA and her Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology-Los Angeles (CSPP-LA) at Alliant International University. Dr. Cudanes sees psychotherapy as a collaborative process in which everyone has the potential to find their own solutions and make positive changes but may just need some guidance.
I believe the relationship between therapist and client is essential in understanding the underlying issues affecting one's obstacles to personal growth and happiness. It is my goal to provide a calm space and safe relationship towards that end. Working with adults, young adults and families for more than 20 years has given me a breadth of experience that I bring to the therapeutic relationship. I have particular experience with early trauma and PTSD; depression/anxiety; life transitions; addiction related symptoms; and, relationship issues.
I believe the relationship between therapist and client is essential in understanding the underlying issues affecting one's obstacles to personal growth and happiness. It is my goal to provide a calm space and safe relationship towards that end. Working with adults, young adults and families for more than 20 years has given me a breadth of experience that I bring to the therapeutic relationship. I have particular experience with early trauma and PTSD; depression/anxiety; life transitions; addiction related symptoms; and, relationship issues.
I enjoy working with people of all age groups, and have had success working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, eating disorders, school difficulties, and ADHD.
We all experience difficulties or challenges during different periods of our lives. Therapy can be a very useful resource to help you successfully navigate these times.
My goal as a therapist is to work collaboratively with you to identify and solve problems that are negatively impacting your life, relationships, or that are getting in the way of achieving your goals.
I enjoy working with people of all age groups, and have had success working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, eating disorders, school difficulties, and ADHD.
We all experience difficulties or challenges during different periods of our lives. Therapy can be a very useful resource to help you successfully navigate these times.
My goal as a therapist is to work collaboratively with you to identify and solve problems that are negatively impacting your life, relationships, or that are getting in the way of achieving your goals.
I find that my style and approach fit best with young adults 25 and up struggling with depression, anxiety, work stress, and trauma.
Hi there, my name is Lytara Garcia and I am an LCSW in California via telehealth. I have experience in working with various age groups including children as young as 4 years to adults as young as 80 years old and older. I have various training in cognitive behavioral therapy (challenging negative thoughts, understanding your emotions and behaviors), Solution Focused Therapy (goal focus), harm reduction, and mindfulness working with adults 25+. I've worked with adults transitioning back into the civilian world after incarceration (so trauma and life-skills informed).
I find that my style and approach fit best with young adults 25 and up struggling with depression, anxiety, work stress, and trauma.
Hi there, my name is Lytara Garcia and I am an LCSW in California via telehealth. I have experience in working with various age groups including children as young as 4 years to adults as young as 80 years old and older. I have various training in cognitive behavioral therapy (challenging negative thoughts, understanding your emotions and behaviors), Solution Focused Therapy (goal focus), harm reduction, and mindfulness working with adults 25+. I've worked with adults transitioning back into the civilian world after incarceration (so trauma and life-skills informed).
Reina Remy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123
Not accepting new clients
I work collaboratively and creatively to help you/your child or teen identify the root causes underlying the current struggles and increase awareness of solutions in your lives. I use play/art techniques to explore thoughts and feelings, emphasize therapeutic experiments, and process traumas to help you/your child feel better and improve the quality of your lives. I have more than 20 years experience helping children, teens, adults, and parents with trauma, grief, anxiety, family conflicts, bipolar, ADHD, and depression, among other issues. I also love working with LGBTQ community, military families, twins, and parenting struggles.
I work collaboratively and creatively to help you/your child or teen identify the root causes underlying the current struggles and increase awareness of solutions in your lives. I use play/art techniques to explore thoughts and feelings, emphasize therapeutic experiments, and process traumas to help you/your child feel better and improve the quality of your lives. I have more than 20 years experience helping children, teens, adults, and parents with trauma, grief, anxiety, family conflicts, bipolar, ADHD, and depression, among other issues. I also love working with LGBTQ community, military families, twins, and parenting struggles.
Making the decision to call or consult a therapist is a difficult one but may be the best gift you can give yourself. It means you have taken an important step in changing your life. As a practicing psychotherapist I have treated adults, families, teens and children since 1981 and love to help people find their true sense of self and improve their functioning at work and in their relationships. Over the years I have helped many adults, children and teens with academic and behavioral issues, family conflicts, depression, anxiety and chronic pain relief.
Making the decision to call or consult a therapist is a difficult one but may be the best gift you can give yourself. It means you have taken an important step in changing your life. As a practicing psychotherapist I have treated adults, families, teens and children since 1981 and love to help people find their true sense of self and improve their functioning at work and in their relationships. Over the years I have helped many adults, children and teens with academic and behavioral issues, family conflicts, depression, anxiety and chronic pain relief.
My name is Sarah Schorr, and I’m a Licensed Marriage and family Therapist in the Los Angeles, CA, area. I was trained in the school-Based Family Counseling program at Cal State Los Angeles, so I approach my work with individuals, couples, and families with a systems approach. I work primarily with individuals (adolescents and adults) to address issues stemming from stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. I vary my approach to meet the needs of my clients. Still, I utilize humanistic, systemic, and multicultural counseling theories in conceptualizing where the presenting issues arise and how to address them.
My name is Sarah Schorr, and I’m a Licensed Marriage and family Therapist in the Los Angeles, CA, area. I was trained in the school-Based Family Counseling program at Cal State Los Angeles, so I approach my work with individuals, couples, and families with a systems approach. I work primarily with individuals (adolescents and adults) to address issues stemming from stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. I vary my approach to meet the needs of my clients. Still, I utilize humanistic, systemic, and multicultural counseling theories in conceptualizing where the presenting issues arise and how to address them.
Madahi Macias
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fontana, CA 92336 (Online Only)
Hola, my name is Madahi Macias and I am a first generation Latina therapist. I am passionate about breaking the stigma of mental health in my community helping others break through cycles of generational trauma. I am passionate about working with the first generation Latinx population. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma. In therapy we collaboratively work through the impacts that trauma has. I also assist individuals in managing depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
Hola, my name is Madahi Macias and I am a first generation Latina therapist. I am passionate about breaking the stigma of mental health in my community helping others break through cycles of generational trauma. I am passionate about working with the first generation Latinx population. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma. In therapy we collaboratively work through the impacts that trauma has. I also assist individuals in managing depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
Need someone to help you find relief? As a psychologist with over 20 years in practice, I help individuals break free from the depression and/or anxiety they experience due to negative beliefs they picked up from childhood (and after).
When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. At some time in our lives, each of us may feel overwhelmed and need help dealing with life circumstances that lead to depression and/or anxiety. Problems with relationships, loss of a job, family issues, death of a loved one, can at times be debilitating and knock you off your game and make it hard to enjoy life. Psychotherapy can help you address your symptoms in a more permanent long-lasting way. It gives people a designated space and context in which to delve into difficult issues and then leave safely, without wounds exposed.
Need someone to help you find relief? As a psychologist with over 20 years in practice, I help individuals break free from the depression and/or anxiety they experience due to negative beliefs they picked up from childhood (and after).
When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. At some time in our lives, each of us may feel overwhelmed and need help dealing with life circumstances that lead to depression and/or anxiety. Problems with relationships, loss of a job, family issues, death of a loved one, can at times be debilitating and knock you off your game and make it hard to enjoy life. Psychotherapy can help you address your symptoms in a more permanent long-lasting way. It gives people a designated space and context in which to delve into difficult issues and then leave safely, without wounds exposed.
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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.