Depression Therapists in Lighthouse Point, FL
Specializing & published in anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, effects of medication, relapse, couples, family, divorce, conflict resolution, parenting which includes attention deficit, oppositional defiant, Asperger's disorders.
I identify and treat individuals and families for a wide range of problems and conflicts. I see children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. My goal is to assist my clients in dealing with problems that interfere with daily life and work and make them more effective in achieving personal goals. Client population includes professionals, couples, families, students who are willing to actively participate in therapy. I work with psychiatrists in the area coordinating the patient's therapy and assisting them in getting off their medications. I have numerous publications dealing with the effects of psychiatric medications and relapse.
Specializing & published in anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, effects of medication, relapse, couples, family, divorce, conflict resolution, parenting which includes attention deficit, oppositional defiant, Asperger's disorders.
I identify and treat individuals and families for a wide range of problems and conflicts. I see children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. My goal is to assist my clients in dealing with problems that interfere with daily life and work and make them more effective in achieving personal goals. Client population includes professionals, couples, families, students who are willing to actively participate in therapy. I work with psychiatrists in the area coordinating the patient's therapy and assisting them in getting off their medications. I have numerous publications dealing with the effects of psychiatric medications and relapse.
Welcome to my virtual practice! I have been a practicing psychologist for approximately 30 years. My practice focuses on working with women, teens and young adults. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, fearful, depressed, and/or struggling with aspects of your identity. I am work with individuals who have experienced traumatic events. I can help guide you in identifying the sources of your distress and disconnection, and in collaboration with you put together a plan to begin the healing to overcome the barriers to your well-being. Licensed in Georgia, I provide teletherapy services to clients residing in PSYPACT states.
Welcome to my virtual practice! I have been a practicing psychologist for approximately 30 years. My practice focuses on working with women, teens and young adults. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, fearful, depressed, and/or struggling with aspects of your identity. I am work with individuals who have experienced traumatic events. I can help guide you in identifying the sources of your distress and disconnection, and in collaboration with you put together a plan to begin the healing to overcome the barriers to your well-being. Licensed in Georgia, I provide teletherapy services to clients residing in PSYPACT states.
Sandra Apgar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families on a variety of issues. I have experience working in a variety of settings such as hospitals, to schools, intensive outpatient programs and private practice. Change can be overwhelming and sometimes we don't even know where to begin. When you realize your current situation isn't working for you, I can help you envision what a different way of life could look like. Perhaps you're feeling stuck in old patterns or habits. I can help you discover how to build healthier relationships or navigate life change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families on a variety of issues. I have experience working in a variety of settings such as hospitals, to schools, intensive outpatient programs and private practice. Change can be overwhelming and sometimes we don't even know where to begin. When you realize your current situation isn't working for you, I can help you envision what a different way of life could look like. Perhaps you're feeling stuck in old patterns or habits. I can help you discover how to build healthier relationships or navigate life change.
Much more than just "talk therapy!" I believe an empathic, trusting, therapeutic relationship in a safe and supportive setting is the foundation for healthy change. I will discuss and measure your symptoms using rating scales and self-report forms. I will give you time to tell your story. Then we develop your treatment plan to get you better in the quickest possible time frame. Let's find a resolution for your symptoms.
Much more than just "talk therapy!" I believe an empathic, trusting, therapeutic relationship in a safe and supportive setting is the foundation for healthy change. I will discuss and measure your symptoms using rating scales and self-report forms. I will give you time to tell your story. Then we develop your treatment plan to get you better in the quickest possible time frame. Let's find a resolution for your symptoms.
Dr Katia Tikhonravova Couples and Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Do you feel understood by your partner? Are the feelings of stress and anxiety affecting your concentration? Therapy can help gain better understanding of one's emotions; channel energy in a productive and positive way; and strengthen relationships with others. Most people enjoy therapy and feel better after the first session. The hardest part is to start.
Do you feel understood by your partner? Are the feelings of stress and anxiety affecting your concentration? Therapy can help gain better understanding of one's emotions; channel energy in a productive and positive way; and strengthen relationships with others. Most people enjoy therapy and feel better after the first session. The hardest part is to start.
Dr. Selbach completed her training at the University of Miami Medical School/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida.She works from a strength-based perspective to evaluate and treat emotional and behavioral issues. These include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse and developmental disorders.She aids people in learning skills and making life changes that lead to more fulfilling lives. She has a strong belief that people can make changes if they are commited to do so.
Dr. Selbach completed her training at the University of Miami Medical School/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida.She works from a strength-based perspective to evaluate and treat emotional and behavioral issues. These include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse and developmental disorders.She aids people in learning skills and making life changes that lead to more fulfilling lives. She has a strong belief that people can make changes if they are commited to do so.
Audra Mets
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website! I have always used a more integrative approach in order to fit the needs of my clients. At times therapy can be difficult, and it’s my job to help make the experience of introspection, self-discovery, and healing feel as comfortable as possible. I enjoy spending time getting to know you and the important people or things in your life, how you experience joy, and how you manage your troubles. I take a non-judgmental, holistic view of a person to better understand how different aspects of life interact and may contribute to stress.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! I have always used a more integrative approach in order to fit the needs of my clients. At times therapy can be difficult, and it’s my job to help make the experience of introspection, self-discovery, and healing feel as comfortable as possible. I enjoy spending time getting to know you and the important people or things in your life, how you experience joy, and how you manage your troubles. I take a non-judgmental, holistic view of a person to better understand how different aspects of life interact and may contribute to stress.
Dr. Chen has extensive experience working w/ substance use, eating disorders, PTSD, and mood disorders. Dr. Chen completed his clinical training at multiple clinics and also specializes in self-esteem and confidence development. The first goal is to understand why a person is struggling. Then, work with the patient to build resiliency and strength to adapt and overcome life's challenges. Dr. Chen incorporates real-world experiences/exposures with CBT/DBT and social skills training into his therapies to maximize the therapy gains. A focus of therapy is also on the development of happiness and finding the purpose/meaning for life.
Dr. Chen has extensive experience working w/ substance use, eating disorders, PTSD, and mood disorders. Dr. Chen completed his clinical training at multiple clinics and also specializes in self-esteem and confidence development. The first goal is to understand why a person is struggling. Then, work with the patient to build resiliency and strength to adapt and overcome life's challenges. Dr. Chen incorporates real-world experiences/exposures with CBT/DBT and social skills training into his therapies to maximize the therapy gains. A focus of therapy is also on the development of happiness and finding the purpose/meaning for life.
Joyce E Newcomb
Counselor, PhD, RN, B-C, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 (Online Only)
I am a Nurse Psychotherapist with 45 years of experience. My specialities include grief, loss, anxiety, near-death experience, and relationships. I treat adolescents and adults of all ages. My approach is open, supportive, and empathetic, and I encourage independence quickly.
I am a Nurse Psychotherapist with 45 years of experience. My specialities include grief, loss, anxiety, near-death experience, and relationships. I treat adolescents and adults of all ages. My approach is open, supportive, and empathetic, and I encourage independence quickly.
Presently I only see mental health professionals-Psychiatrists, Psychologists, masters level clinicians. We can discuss issues you are dealing with your clients/patients if that is what is on your mind, in addition to focusing on your own issues People frequently discover they are "excessively" hard and critical of themselves. Reducing this has an profound positive effect. My approach leads to gaining a realistic perspective and reducing hidden self- patterns and unrecognized chronic guilt and shame. Regardless of the reason, making life work and experiencing more comfort is the goal
Presently I only see mental health professionals-Psychiatrists, Psychologists, masters level clinicians. We can discuss issues you are dealing with your clients/patients if that is what is on your mind, in addition to focusing on your own issues People frequently discover they are "excessively" hard and critical of themselves. Reducing this has an profound positive effect. My approach leads to gaining a realistic perspective and reducing hidden self- patterns and unrecognized chronic guilt and shame. Regardless of the reason, making life work and experiencing more comfort is the goal
If you are looking for a caring,understanding, and effective therapist who will help you realize your best self, you have found her. Working together, you and I will come to understand where you are, what brought you here, and how to see yourself in a healthy light. As a result, you will find yourself more empowered and fulfilled in all relationships in your life.
If you are looking for a caring,understanding, and effective therapist who will help you realize your best self, you have found her. Working together, you and I will come to understand where you are, what brought you here, and how to see yourself in a healthy light. As a result, you will find yourself more empowered and fulfilled in all relationships in your life.
Sheilah A. Ledesma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and stress? Simple tasks seem impossible to complete and you give up before even starting. You try your hardest to turn off your brain but the negative thoughts and worries keep creeping in. It can be paralyzing at times and it is preventing you from truly living in the moment.
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and stress? Simple tasks seem impossible to complete and you give up before even starting. You try your hardest to turn off your brain but the negative thoughts and worries keep creeping in. It can be paralyzing at times and it is preventing you from truly living in the moment.
Dr. Melissa Valentina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 (Online Only)
Everything we do, we do to get you to a better space as quickly as possible. I offer tools to guide you on your journey so you can focus on what matters most: love, purpose, career - whatever you are struggling with. Bringing validation and compassion to the parts of you that feel most broken, rejected, and hurt, helps you to calm, soothe, and heal. Focusing on your priorities and who you want be will move you towards your most cherished goals and dreams. I work with you and your specific needs and will be with you every step of the way. I look forward to our working together so you can realize all that you are meant to be!
Everything we do, we do to get you to a better space as quickly as possible. I offer tools to guide you on your journey so you can focus on what matters most: love, purpose, career - whatever you are struggling with. Bringing validation and compassion to the parts of you that feel most broken, rejected, and hurt, helps you to calm, soothe, and heal. Focusing on your priorities and who you want be will move you towards your most cherished goals and dreams. I work with you and your specific needs and will be with you every step of the way. I look forward to our working together so you can realize all that you are meant to be!
Darby Robbins
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, RMFTI, RMHCI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lighthouse Point, FL 33074 (Online Only)
Have you been experiencing problems in your relationships? Maybe you have conflicts with your partner or loved ones. Maybe these arguments escalated, leaving you unsatisfied with the outcome. Perhaps you experienced overwhelming emotions and felt confused, out of control, or the opposite—numb and disconnected. As much as you try to solve the issues, they continue to persist, and you feel trapped and burned out. If you are reading this, you have already begun your journey toward greater peace in your life and relationships. All hope is not lost. Healing can begin through connection with others in couples or individual therapy.
Have you been experiencing problems in your relationships? Maybe you have conflicts with your partner or loved ones. Maybe these arguments escalated, leaving you unsatisfied with the outcome. Perhaps you experienced overwhelming emotions and felt confused, out of control, or the opposite—numb and disconnected. As much as you try to solve the issues, they continue to persist, and you feel trapped and burned out. If you are reading this, you have already begun your journey toward greater peace in your life and relationships. All hope is not lost. Healing can begin through connection with others in couples or individual therapy.
More Therapists Nearby
I feel comfortable treating issues of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, as well as self-confidence and self-esteem.
My name is Ashley Chiariello and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH-7642) practicing in the State of Florida. I have 20 years of experience focused on individual therapy in the areas of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and stress. My hope is to provide a warm and accepting environment where my clients can grow to understand themselves more deeply and improve their quality of life.
I feel comfortable treating issues of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, as well as self-confidence and self-esteem.
My name is Ashley Chiariello and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH-7642) practicing in the State of Florida. I have 20 years of experience focused on individual therapy in the areas of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and stress. My hope is to provide a warm and accepting environment where my clients can grow to understand themselves more deeply and improve their quality of life.
As the Director of a unique and comprehensive center, we provide individual, couples and family counseling, psychological testing and medication consultation. Counseling is provided for children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, gays and lesbians. People struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, careeer choices, addictions, chronic pain, weight loss issues, eating disorders can receive help.
As the Director of a unique and comprehensive center, we provide individual, couples and family counseling, psychological testing and medication consultation. Counseling is provided for children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, gays and lesbians. People struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, careeer choices, addictions, chronic pain, weight loss issues, eating disorders can receive help.
Hello, my name is Jeffrey Bush. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of clinical experience with an extensive range of clients that suffer from various issues such as Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Men's Issues, and Panic Attacks. I believe that cultivating peace inside us allows us to see things as they are. I pledge to always do my best for you.
Hello, my name is Jeffrey Bush. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of clinical experience with an extensive range of clients that suffer from various issues such as Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Men's Issues, and Panic Attacks. I believe that cultivating peace inside us allows us to see things as they are. I pledge to always do my best for you.
Amy Effman Therapy Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MCAP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
I am a Solution-focused therapist specialized in treating substance dependence and co-occurring disorders (individuals with both substance dependence disorder and mental health disorder). Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, work/school stressors, family issues, relationship issues, attention deficit, trauma, anger management & mood fluctuations. I work with children, adolescents, adults and mature adults. I also work collaboratively with Psychiatrists who assist me in successfully treating major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, chronic relapsers and thought disorders.
I am a Solution-focused therapist specialized in treating substance dependence and co-occurring disorders (individuals with both substance dependence disorder and mental health disorder). Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, work/school stressors, family issues, relationship issues, attention deficit, trauma, anger management & mood fluctuations. I work with children, adolescents, adults and mature adults. I also work collaboratively with Psychiatrists who assist me in successfully treating major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, chronic relapsers and thought disorders.
Lynda R Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 (Online Only)
I encourage mindfulness training and other healthy ways to cope with anxiety, depression, and stress.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the past 40 years, I have worked with clients spanning across every major stage of the lifecycle. I began my career as a family therapist treating mainly children and adolescents. Now, I work mostly with college students, adults and seniors, helping them to cope with the challenges of everyday life. Together, I will help you explore the difficulties you have experienced in your past, so that you can better understand how to use the insights gleaned from those experiences to lead a more fulfilling life in the present.
I encourage mindfulness training and other healthy ways to cope with anxiety, depression, and stress.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the past 40 years, I have worked with clients spanning across every major stage of the lifecycle. I began my career as a family therapist treating mainly children and adolescents. Now, I work mostly with college students, adults and seniors, helping them to cope with the challenges of everyday life. Together, I will help you explore the difficulties you have experienced in your past, so that you can better understand how to use the insights gleaned from those experiences to lead a more fulfilling life in the present.
Chana Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Ever since I was a little girl I knew I wanted to help people in need. It has been my mission to service others especially to those who are in pain or lost. I have been practicing for over 20 years and provide a wide variety of techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and much more. I have worked with a wide variety of clients including individuals, couples, families and children. I have provided services to people dealing with all types of life issues including depression, anxiety, grief and so much more. I am extremely open minded and would love to help you on your journey.
Ever since I was a little girl I knew I wanted to help people in need. It has been my mission to service others especially to those who are in pain or lost. I have been practicing for over 20 years and provide a wide variety of techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and much more. I have worked with a wide variety of clients including individuals, couples, families and children. I have provided services to people dealing with all types of life issues including depression, anxiety, grief and so much more. I am extremely open minded and would love to help you on your journey.
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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.