Depression Therapists in Adel, GA

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Melissa McKinney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Adel, GA 31620  (Online Only)
Hello! I am Melissa McKinney and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Georgia (my home base) and Texas. I obtained my Doctorate in Applied Clinical Psychology in 2013 and have been practicing for the past 10 years. As someone with their own lived experience, I assist my clients in learning and utilizing skills to help manage their anxiety and depression in a trusting and nonjudgmental environment.
Hello! I am Melissa McKinney and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Georgia (my home base) and Texas. I obtained my Doctorate in Applied Clinical Psychology in 2013 and have been practicing for the past 10 years. As someone with their own lived experience, I assist my clients in learning and utilizing skills to help manage their anxiety and depression in a trusting and nonjudgmental environment.
(706) 960-1887 View (706) 960-1887
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Bertrona Freeman
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Adel, GA 31620
Greetings, my name’s Bertrona Freeman and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I focus on utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specializing in the areas of substance use, addictions, anxiety, and stress. Clients I normally work with struggle with a revolving cycle of relapse in addiction or substance use. Frequent mood swings as a result of stress, anxiety, or depression. I also worked with those who are easily angered and display frequent fits of aggression or rage.
Greetings, my name’s Bertrona Freeman and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I focus on utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specializing in the areas of substance use, addictions, anxiety, and stress. Clients I normally work with struggle with a revolving cycle of relapse in addiction or substance use. Frequent mood swings as a result of stress, anxiety, or depression. I also worked with those who are easily angered and display frequent fits of aggression or rage.
(470) 472-9868 View (470) 472-9868
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Gratiana Taylor
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Adel, GA 31620
I see clients with a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, anger management, family conflict, and more.
Hello, I am Tina Taylor (LPC006127), and I enjoy helping others make significant changes in their lives. It would be a pleasure to work alongside you in challenging thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (CBT) that keep you from the quality of life you desire. You have come so far already‚ let's walk together to a new way of living. I approach therapy as a journey the client and counselor take together. The client is the driver and directs the course of therapy. As the counselor, I aid clients in arriving at a destination by providing strategies and interventions to help change perspectives.
I see clients with a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, anger management, family conflict, and more.
Hello, I am Tina Taylor (LPC006127), and I enjoy helping others make significant changes in their lives. It would be a pleasure to work alongside you in challenging thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (CBT) that keep you from the quality of life you desire. You have come so far already‚ let's walk together to a new way of living. I approach therapy as a journey the client and counselor take together. The client is the driver and directs the course of therapy. As the counselor, I aid clients in arriving at a destination by providing strategies and interventions to help change perspectives.
(229) 633-5935 View (229) 633-5935
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L.E.A.F. Therapy Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Adel, GA 31620
Therapy we offer services for a wide variety of mental health concerns, including Depression, Anxiety, Abuse and Trauma, Grief and Loss, Gay and Lesbian Concerns, Trans-gender concerns and transitioning, Family and Relationship issues, Marriage Counseling, Premarital Counseling, Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, & Anger Management.
L.E.A.F. Therapy provides therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families who are seeking change in their lives or in their relationships. The philosophy of L.E.A.F. Therapy Services is to allow you to engage in your own curiosity, interest, and creative abilities to develop a dialogue that facilitates change. We take a position of curiosity and work with you in developing meaningful change in your life and relationships.
Therapy we offer services for a wide variety of mental health concerns, including Depression, Anxiety, Abuse and Trauma, Grief and Loss, Gay and Lesbian Concerns, Trans-gender concerns and transitioning, Family and Relationship issues, Marriage Counseling, Premarital Counseling, Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, & Anger Management.
L.E.A.F. Therapy provides therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families who are seeking change in their lives or in their relationships. The philosophy of L.E.A.F. Therapy Services is to allow you to engage in your own curiosity, interest, and creative abilities to develop a dialogue that facilitates change. We take a position of curiosity and work with you in developing meaningful change in your life and relationships.
(229) 947-4161 View (229) 947-4161
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Justin Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Adel, GA 31620
Justin has assisted many clients experiencing difficulties with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, & Grief difficulties, and is also experienced in providing services for those with a history of substance abuse.
Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been actively working in the Valdosta community for over five years. Justin is experienced in working with individuals, couples and families, helping them navigate many of life's obstacles, from individual needs to helping the entire family. While Justin works with all family structures, his primary specialty is helping families reach their teenager as they prepare to enter adulthood. Whether you or your family is in need of change, needs help adjusting to the ups and downs of life, or if it is time to begin unpacking those experiences from long ago.
Justin has assisted many clients experiencing difficulties with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, & Grief difficulties, and is also experienced in providing services for those with a history of substance abuse.
Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been actively working in the Valdosta community for over five years. Justin is experienced in working with individuals, couples and families, helping them navigate many of life's obstacles, from individual needs to helping the entire family. While Justin works with all family structures, his primary specialty is helping families reach their teenager as they prepare to enter adulthood. Whether you or your family is in need of change, needs help adjusting to the ups and downs of life, or if it is time to begin unpacking those experiences from long ago.
(229) 279-5290 View (229) 279-5290
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Erin Whitley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT
Verified Verified
Adel, GA 31620
"To this day, one of the greatest honors of my life is when people trust me enough to share the hard parts of their story" - Author unknown. Everyone's story is unique and their own. I believe that my clients have the ability to change the narrative of their story. Life often takes difficult, unexpected turns. It can be helpful to have support as you navigate these new experiences. I work with my clients to co-create change in areas that are important for them. I often work with Clients who have experiences trauma, unexpected life changes, mood disorders such as anxiety or depression, and more.
"To this day, one of the greatest honors of my life is when people trust me enough to share the hard parts of their story" - Author unknown. Everyone's story is unique and their own. I believe that my clients have the ability to change the narrative of their story. Life often takes difficult, unexpected turns. It can be helpful to have support as you navigate these new experiences. I work with my clients to co-create change in areas that are important for them. I often work with Clients who have experiences trauma, unexpected life changes, mood disorders such as anxiety or depression, and more.
(229) 280-6657 View (229) 280-6657
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Katherine Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Adel, GA 31620
A caring listener with 10+ years’ experience providing individuals compassionate mental health support . I have served in hospitals , community outpatient clinics and crisis agencies. For many years I had the privilege of working with our nation’s veterans and their families. I enjoy the challenge of helping others sort through stressors and develop strategies to improve their overall health.
A caring listener with 10+ years’ experience providing individuals compassionate mental health support . I have served in hospitals , community outpatient clinics and crisis agencies. For many years I had the privilege of working with our nation’s veterans and their families. I enjoy the challenge of helping others sort through stressors and develop strategies to improve their overall health.
(678) 573-6064 View (678) 573-6064
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Hope Hodges
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Adel, GA 31620
I specialize in assisting teens and young adults who need to learn to reframe negative thoughts, grow through difficult times, and learn who they are and who they want to become. Transitioning into adulthood can be overwhelming, add in stress from past trauma and therapy is a good start in healing. Overcoming trauma, discovering one’s self, or processing grief or difficult life events, I am here to help you learn tools to become who you desire to be.
I specialize in assisting teens and young adults who need to learn to reframe negative thoughts, grow through difficult times, and learn who they are and who they want to become. Transitioning into adulthood can be overwhelming, add in stress from past trauma and therapy is a good start in healing. Overcoming trauma, discovering one’s self, or processing grief or difficult life events, I am here to help you learn tools to become who you desire to be.
(229) 279-6049 View (229) 279-6049

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Christina Baffuto
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sparks, GA 31647
My name is Christina Baffuto, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with clients based in Georgia via Telehealth. I primarily work with individuals ages 25-45 but also have years of experience working with children and adolescents. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and processing life changes, and grief. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused therapy to help my clients feel more in control and help them feel better throughout all the seasons of life.
My name is Christina Baffuto, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with clients based in Georgia via Telehealth. I primarily work with individuals ages 25-45 but also have years of experience working with children and adolescents. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and processing life changes, and grief. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused therapy to help my clients feel more in control and help them feel better throughout all the seasons of life.
(470) 291-1878 View (470) 291-1878
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Laura Elizabeth Shelton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lenox, GA 31637
I am L. Elizabeth Shelton, GA LPC 008242 and have been fully licensed since 2012, originally in Virginia and since 2015 in Georgia. My theoretical orientation to therapy is CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) as I believe it is critical to understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and drive most of the problems people struggle to overcome. I have experience working with a wide range of areas/conditions, though most often focus on helping individuals with depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and trauma.
I am L. Elizabeth Shelton, GA LPC 008242 and have been fully licensed since 2012, originally in Virginia and since 2015 in Georgia. My theoretical orientation to therapy is CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) as I believe it is critical to understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and drive most of the problems people struggle to overcome. I have experience working with a wide range of areas/conditions, though most often focus on helping individuals with depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and trauma.
(470) 660-3894 View (470) 660-3894
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Jennifer Paveglio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sparks, GA 31647
I have extensive experience in helping clients who have experienced sexual assault/abuse, have been trafficked or exploited, have trauma and post-traumatic stress, have or are experiencing interpersonal abuse, are coping with grief and loss, and anxiety, and depression.
Welcome. Here is a little something about me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia and Florida with 13 years of clinical experience, currently working with clients statewide via telehealth. I believe in treating everyone with genuine care, absolute respect, acceptance, and compassion. Taking the first step in seeking healing and a more fulfilling, happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I have extensive experience in helping clients who have experienced sexual assault/abuse, have been trafficked or exploited, have trauma and post-traumatic stress, have or are experiencing interpersonal abuse, are coping with grief and loss, and anxiety, and depression.
Welcome. Here is a little something about me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia and Florida with 13 years of clinical experience, currently working with clients statewide via telehealth. I believe in treating everyone with genuine care, absolute respect, acceptance, and compassion. Taking the first step in seeking healing and a more fulfilling, happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
(404) 737-0942 View (404) 737-0942
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Angela Velez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sparks, GA 31647
I specialize in working with adults with depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma.
I am Angela Velez, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the greater Atlanta area, and I’d love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. At this time, all sessions are conducted using HIPAA compliant telehealth formats due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
I specialize in working with adults with depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma.
I am Angela Velez, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the greater Atlanta area, and I’d love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. At this time, all sessions are conducted using HIPAA compliant telehealth formats due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
(770) 758-1580 View (770) 758-1580
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Adeyemi Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sparks, GA 31647
My name is Adeyemi Green and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Atlanta, GA and work with clients via telehealth. I specialize in working with clients processing anxiety and depression using both CBT and DBT to help clients process their emotions and get to a healthy place. I have found that my approach is most effective for individuals who are dealing with dynamics in life-related to change and transitions. These problems often present themselves as anxiety and depression.
My name is Adeyemi Green and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Atlanta, GA and work with clients via telehealth. I specialize in working with clients processing anxiety and depression using both CBT and DBT to help clients process their emotions and get to a healthy place. I have found that my approach is most effective for individuals who are dealing with dynamics in life-related to change and transitions. These problems often present themselves as anxiety and depression.
(770) 874-2561 View (770) 874-2561
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Michael James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sparks, GA 31647  (Online Only)
I have been a therapist for 13 years and have worked with individuals and couples with a variety of issues from relationship problems, trauma, substance abuse, mood disorders, thought disorders, and personality disorders. My experience includes working on an inpatient women's trauma unit, substance abuse hospital, teletherapy, and psychiatric hospitals. I have worked as a therapist, clinical director, and an executive in behavioral health and bring extensive experience working with a diverse group of people. I am trained to utilize several therapy techniques including CBT, DBT, CT, and EMDR.
I have been a therapist for 13 years and have worked with individuals and couples with a variety of issues from relationship problems, trauma, substance abuse, mood disorders, thought disorders, and personality disorders. My experience includes working on an inpatient women's trauma unit, substance abuse hospital, teletherapy, and psychiatric hospitals. I have worked as a therapist, clinical director, and an executive in behavioral health and bring extensive experience working with a diverse group of people. I am trained to utilize several therapy techniques including CBT, DBT, CT, and EMDR.
(229) 545-5689 View (229) 545-5689
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Stella Cruz Rodriguez
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lenox, GA 31637
My name is Dr. Cruz, but you can call me Stella. I am a Clinical Psychologist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and I've been in practice since 2014. I offer services in English and Spanish. I have extensive experience providing individual and group therapy to adults. I specialize in working with trauma, PTSD, dual diagnoses, and other related issues, and I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. “When we nurture others from a place of fullness, we feel renewed instead of taken advantage of.” — Jennifer Louden
My name is Dr. Cruz, but you can call me Stella. I am a Clinical Psychologist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and I've been in practice since 2014. I offer services in English and Spanish. I have extensive experience providing individual and group therapy to adults. I specialize in working with trauma, PTSD, dual diagnoses, and other related issues, and I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. “When we nurture others from a place of fullness, we feel renewed instead of taken advantage of.” — Jennifer Louden
(678) 825-8940 View (678) 825-8940
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Monique Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lenox, GA 31637
Monique is passionate about helping others who are in a period of transition in their lives due to unfortunate circumstances. She believes that no two human experiences are the same, nor is the interaction between her and the client. The connection is uniquely its own experience. Monique prefers to keep an open mind and a free-spirited approach to each situation. Monique is compassionate and empathetic when it comes to guiding and helping people process issues of unforgiveness, self-worth and empowerment, relationship building, sexual orientation, sexual identity, trauma, grief and loss, and addictions.
Monique is passionate about helping others who are in a period of transition in their lives due to unfortunate circumstances. She believes that no two human experiences are the same, nor is the interaction between her and the client. The connection is uniquely its own experience. Monique prefers to keep an open mind and a free-spirited approach to each situation. Monique is compassionate and empathetic when it comes to guiding and helping people process issues of unforgiveness, self-worth and empowerment, relationship building, sexual orientation, sexual identity, trauma, grief and loss, and addictions.
(912) 291-8114 View (912) 291-8114

Online Therapists

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Jessica Glover
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CMAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bonaire, GA 31005  (Online Only)
Some of those challenges include anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, family conflict, relationship issues, substance abuse, identity, stress, and trauma.
Jessica Glover is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Middle Ga. She received her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mercer University in Macon, Ga. She has over 10 years of experience of Mental Health Services, navigating the criminal justice and child welfare system in outpatient and residential facilities. Her experience also includes serving the aging population well as with families with intellectual disabilities. Her therapeutic approach is "meeting the client where they are" for understanding and acceptance. Her goal is to provide insight and coping skills to manage day-to-day tasks.
Some of those challenges include anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, family conflict, relationship issues, substance abuse, identity, stress, and trauma.
Jessica Glover is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Middle Ga. She received her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mercer University in Macon, Ga. She has over 10 years of experience of Mental Health Services, navigating the criminal justice and child welfare system in outpatient and residential facilities. Her experience also includes serving the aging population well as with families with intellectual disabilities. Her therapeutic approach is "meeting the client where they are" for understanding and acceptance. Her goal is to provide insight and coping skills to manage day-to-day tasks.
(478) 343-2506 View (478) 343-2506
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Amanda Blair
Counselor, APC
Verified Verified
Valdosta, GA 31602
Amanda works with many different populations and is particularly passionate about working with military members and their families using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to navigate life transitions, stress management, anxiety, depression, family, and relationship conflict. She offers individual and couples counseling, as well as spiritually based counseling by request.
Amanda works with many different populations and is particularly passionate about working with military members and their families using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to navigate life transitions, stress management, anxiety, depression, family, and relationship conflict. She offers individual and couples counseling, as well as spiritually based counseling by request.
(229) 949-2707 View (229) 949-2707
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Wendy Mason
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lyons, GA 30436
Welcome, my name is Wendy Mason and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I work individuals, couples, and families on a variety of issues including addiction, alcohol use, anger management, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, and relationship issues.
Welcome, my name is Wendy Mason and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I work individuals, couples, and families on a variety of issues including addiction, alcohol use, anger management, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, and relationship issues.
(470) 594-4603 View (470) 594-4603
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Serenity Counseling Group, LLC
Counselor, EdD, LPCC-S, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Valdosta, GA 31602
We have a wide range of experience working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Do you find yourself in a time of pain or struggle? Perhaps you have experienced something traumatic in your past or wonder if you are the only one who feels the way you do. Are you and your partner struggling to see eye-to-eye or having problems with communication? Our clients find strength in empowering therapeutic techniques based in scientific models in a relaxed atmosphere. It can be scary to take the leap into therapy and we will allow you to take the lead each step of the way but also expect accountability and commitment from our clients.
We have a wide range of experience working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Do you find yourself in a time of pain or struggle? Perhaps you have experienced something traumatic in your past or wonder if you are the only one who feels the way you do. Are you and your partner struggling to see eye-to-eye or having problems with communication? Our clients find strength in empowering therapeutic techniques based in scientific models in a relaxed atmosphere. It can be scary to take the leap into therapy and we will allow you to take the lead each step of the way but also expect accountability and commitment from our clients.
(229) 463-0959 View (229) 463-0959

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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.