Therapists in Carrollton, GA
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Je crois que l'amélioration de votre relation avec vous-même améliore tout. Quels que soient vos problèmes de présentation, vous faites partie de l'équation. Mon approche est à la fois pratique et axée sur la perspicacité, et mon objectif est de vous aider à comprendre comment vous pouvez mieux prendre soin de vous en vous fournissant les compétences dont vous avez besoin et une vision pour devenir qui vous voulez être. J'ai plus de 25 ans d'expérience à aider des gens comme vous à faire face à des problèmes qui viennent de l'intérieur de soi et de l'extérieur du monde.
Je crois que l'amélioration de votre relation avec vous-même améliore tout. Quels que soient vos problèmes de présentation, vous faites partie de l'équation. Mon approche est à la fois pratique et axée sur la perspicacité, et mon objectif est de vous aider à comprendre comment vous pouvez mieux prendre soin de vous en vous fournissant les compétences dont vous avez besoin et une vision pour devenir qui vous voulez être. J'ai plus de 25 ans d'expérience à aider des gens comme vous à faire face à des problèmes qui viennent de l'intérieur de soi et de l'extérieur du monde.
![Photo of Robert Hunter - Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Cent, MD](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c390afc-118b-4c2d-8906-41aece2f8c57/2/320x400.jpeg)
At times, life presents challenges that impact the quality of our relationships and daily functioning. Counseling can help to ease the overwhelming feelings associated with life transitions, grief, depression, parenting, anxiety, anger, family, low self-esteem, and other interpersonal relationship concerns. At Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center, we offer comprehensive therapeutic, psychological, psychiatric, medication management, nursing service, and psycho-educational services. Whether individual, family or group, our mission is to provide a collaborative and encouraging environment that encourages personal growth. Our team of expert therapists possesses a variety of specialties and certifications that focus on the needs of the individual regardless age (including preschoolers) and area of struggle. Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center also provides comprehensive psychological educational evaluations for children and adults in the areas of intellectual functioning, academic, behavioral, vocational, and forensics. Our psycho-educational assessments are highly detailed and identify any underlying impairments affecting school performance.
At times, life presents challenges that impact the quality of our relationships and daily functioning. Counseling can help to ease the overwhelming feelings associated with life transitions, grief, depression, parenting, anxiety, anger, family, low self-esteem, and other interpersonal relationship concerns. At Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center, we offer comprehensive therapeutic, psychological, psychiatric, medication management, nursing service, and psycho-educational services. Whether individual, family or group, our mission is to provide a collaborative and encouraging environment that encourages personal growth. Our team of expert therapists possesses a variety of specialties and certifications that focus on the needs of the individual regardless age (including preschoolers) and area of struggle. Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center also provides comprehensive psychological educational evaluations for children and adults in the areas of intellectual functioning, academic, behavioral, vocational, and forensics. Our psycho-educational assessments are highly detailed and identify any underlying impairments affecting school performance.
![Photo of Tina Jones, LPC, MMFT, MHC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f1e1ccaa-f02b-4c60-a320-39bbfacf1784/2/320x400.jpeg)
I also counsel children dealing with family issues, whether it be depression, trauma or reunification.
Divorce and family issues are hard to deal with, so I provide therapy to help through hard times. I work with parents and grandparents who are suffering due to alienation and post traumatic stress. I also assist in high-conflict divorce cases where parental alienation exists meeting with the children and adults involved. My experience includes educational counseling experience, as well as life experience. Helping parents and children get through many life changes such as divorce and re-adjustments can be assisted with therapy by giving them tools to cope.
I also counsel children dealing with family issues, whether it be depression, trauma or reunification.
Divorce and family issues are hard to deal with, so I provide therapy to help through hard times. I work with parents and grandparents who are suffering due to alienation and post traumatic stress. I also assist in high-conflict divorce cases where parental alienation exists meeting with the children and adults involved. My experience includes educational counseling experience, as well as life experience. Helping parents and children get through many life changes such as divorce and re-adjustments can be assisted with therapy by giving them tools to cope.
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Mark R Zuccolo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30022
I provide effective psychotherapy and counseling to individuals struggling with issues such as acute stress, high levels of anxiety, persistent depression which may be due to specific situations, challenging career choices, stalled personal growth and development, grief and loss, traumatic events and the need to balance family/work concerns, neurodivergence.
I'm Dr. Mark R. Zuccolo, licensed psychotherapist and behavioral consultant at Bellagio Psychotherapeutics in Alpharetta, Georgia. With cognitive behavioral therapy, I help individuals, couples and families identify and change dysfunctional thinking and behavior and make more balanced and realistic appraisals of themselves, their world, their future, enjoy more satisfying relationships, and improve communication and problem-solving skills. I work well with people of all faiths, and I am able to integrate spirituality and clinical practice, while respecting the individual wishes of each client.
I provide effective psychotherapy and counseling to individuals struggling with issues such as acute stress, high levels of anxiety, persistent depression which may be due to specific situations, challenging career choices, stalled personal growth and development, grief and loss, traumatic events and the need to balance family/work concerns, neurodivergence.
I'm Dr. Mark R. Zuccolo, licensed psychotherapist and behavioral consultant at Bellagio Psychotherapeutics in Alpharetta, Georgia. With cognitive behavioral therapy, I help individuals, couples and families identify and change dysfunctional thinking and behavior and make more balanced and realistic appraisals of themselves, their world, their future, enjoy more satisfying relationships, and improve communication and problem-solving skills. I work well with people of all faiths, and I am able to integrate spirituality and clinical practice, while respecting the individual wishes of each client.
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Melanie Jerez Sherrill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30064
Book with me now by clicking on my website! I have experience & enjoy working with adults & teens 14 and up, who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, DID, & sexual identity along with major life transitions.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! I have experience & enjoy working with adults & teens 14 and up, who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, DID, & sexual identity along with major life transitions.
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Steve R Antoine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30044 (Online Only)
I have been trained in Structural Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT for Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and CBT for Couples).
I hope to contribute compassion to the recovery of people living productive lives but needing assistance managing mental health needs, interacting with others or navigating the behavioral health system. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience and engagement expertise in working collaboratively with diverse populations, families, groups, and individuals.
I have been trained in Structural Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT for Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and CBT for Couples).
I hope to contribute compassion to the recovery of people living productive lives but needing assistance managing mental health needs, interacting with others or navigating the behavioral health system. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience and engagement expertise in working collaboratively with diverse populations, families, groups, and individuals.
![Photo of Marina Reichenberger, MA, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5240a375-89cc-4cb5-b2f2-1f040644109c/2/320x400.jpeg)
I studied Psychology for many years and have since been a Psychotherapist specializing in Depression, Anxiety and Trauma.
Have you been feeling disconnected from yourself? Do you feel like you are alive but not fully living your life? Are you yearning for a deeper connection with yourself and your body? I am here to accompany you on your natural process of personal development. I believe everyone contain within themselves a drive to evolve, to become their fullest realization. I will support and witness you on your process of unfolding. I approach therapy with a humanistic, strength-based perspective, where I strongly believe that our relationship is one of equal. I have a warm, empathetic, understanding and non-judgmental demeanor to my practice.
I studied Psychology for many years and have since been a Psychotherapist specializing in Depression, Anxiety and Trauma.
Have you been feeling disconnected from yourself? Do you feel like you are alive but not fully living your life? Are you yearning for a deeper connection with yourself and your body? I am here to accompany you on your natural process of personal development. I believe everyone contain within themselves a drive to evolve, to become their fullest realization. I will support and witness you on your process of unfolding. I approach therapy with a humanistic, strength-based perspective, where I strongly believe that our relationship is one of equal. I have a warm, empathetic, understanding and non-judgmental demeanor to my practice.
![Photo of Nahomie Julien, LCSW, CADCII, CDVS, CAMS, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/466f2674-9254-41ff-a4a5-8c28c88c737c/1/320x400.png)
Nahomie Julien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCII, CDVS, CAMS
Verified Verified
Norcross, GA 30071
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Seeking a safe space to navigate depression, anxiety, or relationship difficulties? Or are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community in need of understanding and support? Look no further. I'm Nahomie Julien, ready to guide you toward wellness with empathy and evidence-based care.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Seeking a safe space to navigate depression, anxiety, or relationship difficulties? Or are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community in need of understanding and support? Look no further. I'm Nahomie Julien, ready to guide you toward wellness with empathy and evidence-based care.
![Photo of Marie Danie Cadet, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/080d5b19-77aa-454c-b697-fdaa4571848e/2/320x400.png)
My name is Marie Cadet. I am a Mental Health Counselor with over 11 years of clinical experience. I have worked with adults, seniors, men, women, young and young adults with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, marriage, and divorce. My most common theoretical approaches are CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, the Gotten Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
My name is Marie Cadet. I am a Mental Health Counselor with over 11 years of clinical experience. I have worked with adults, seniors, men, women, young and young adults with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, marriage, and divorce. My most common theoretical approaches are CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, the Gotten Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
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Thriveworks Counseling and Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LPC, LAPC, MFT, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McDonough, GA 30253
Are you living with anxiety or depression? Are you having relationship issues with your significant other or family members? Do you need help adjusting to major life changes? Are you ready to make changes to your life that will result in health, happiness, and healing in all areas of your life? Today is the day to schedule an appointment with Thriveworks Counseling and Coaching McDonough to address these issues and more. Located just south of Atlanta, GA, Thriveworks McDonough therapists, counselors, and life coaches are closer than you think to get you through the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Visit us at www.thriveworks.com/mcdonough to see what we are all about. At Thriveworks You Can Thrive. We Can Help.
Are you living with anxiety or depression? Are you having relationship issues with your significant other or family members? Do you need help adjusting to major life changes? Are you ready to make changes to your life that will result in health, happiness, and healing in all areas of your life? Today is the day to schedule an appointment with Thriveworks Counseling and Coaching McDonough to address these issues and more. Located just south of Atlanta, GA, Thriveworks McDonough therapists, counselors, and life coaches are closer than you think to get you through the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Visit us at www.thriveworks.com/mcdonough to see what we are all about. At Thriveworks You Can Thrive. We Can Help.
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Dr. Aurélie Weinstein is a Child and Family Therapist. Dr. Weinstein is passionate about helping her clients work through challenging life circumstances which include serious illness, anxiety, traumas, phobias, depression, self-esteem, attachment, and divorce related issues. She applies the best research-based treatments to effectively help her clients. For children, adolescents, and adults who have suffered from trauma, she uses EMDR and Brainspotting and for those with depression and self-esteem issues, she uses DBT treatment. As a Registered Play Therapist, she uses different types of play therapy to help children's challenges.
Dr. Aurélie Weinstein is a Child and Family Therapist. Dr. Weinstein is passionate about helping her clients work through challenging life circumstances which include serious illness, anxiety, traumas, phobias, depression, self-esteem, attachment, and divorce related issues. She applies the best research-based treatments to effectively help her clients. For children, adolescents, and adults who have suffered from trauma, she uses EMDR and Brainspotting and for those with depression and self-esteem issues, she uses DBT treatment. As a Registered Play Therapist, she uses different types of play therapy to help children's challenges.
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Creative Family Counseling and Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Buford, GA 30518
Our therapists specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, behavioral problems, school issues, grief/loss, ADHD, trauma, self-harm and suicidal ideation, parenting concerns, working with diverse populations, and Christian counseling.
Creative Family Counseling and Coaching offers exceptional play therapy, counseling, and parent coaching services for children (as young as 2), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We’re passionate, culturally and spiritually sensitive therapists and life coaches who strive for excellence and integrity. Our approaches are eclectic: play therapy, sand tray, and expressive arts, as well as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused couples therapy, and parent coaching.
Our therapists specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, behavioral problems, school issues, grief/loss, ADHD, trauma, self-harm and suicidal ideation, parenting concerns, working with diverse populations, and Christian counseling.
Creative Family Counseling and Coaching offers exceptional play therapy, counseling, and parent coaching services for children (as young as 2), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We’re passionate, culturally and spiritually sensitive therapists and life coaches who strive for excellence and integrity. Our approaches are eclectic: play therapy, sand tray, and expressive arts, as well as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused couples therapy, and parent coaching.
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Gerry Ken Crete
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
Waitlist for new clients
I help couples work through marital conflicts and help them achieve a relationship based on trust, security, mutual empathy and deeper levels of connection. I also work with individuals struggling with histories of trauma such as sexual, physical or emotional abuse. In addition, I help men who struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors, anxieties, depression, and/or obsessive thoughts. I encourage clients to explore their past in order to identify patterns that are affecting their current relationships and personal goals. I provide a safe place to share personal struggles and work toward change. Upon request, I provide a Christian approach.
I help couples work through marital conflicts and help them achieve a relationship based on trust, security, mutual empathy and deeper levels of connection. I also work with individuals struggling with histories of trauma such as sexual, physical or emotional abuse. In addition, I help men who struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors, anxieties, depression, and/or obsessive thoughts. I encourage clients to explore their past in order to identify patterns that are affecting their current relationships and personal goals. I provide a safe place to share personal struggles and work toward change. Upon request, I provide a Christian approach.
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Accepting new clients. Are you struggling to find balance, feel connected, lacking joy in your life? We can help. We are a group of skilled, caring therapists with a wealth of training and experience. Reach out if you need help with anxiety, relationship stress, worry, depression, loneliness, trauma or grief. We help people to improve their well-being and their relationships. Our therapists provide couples', individual, and family therapy, group counseling for adults 18+, We believe in a holistic approach to help you with your emotional and relational well-being. Seeing folks via telehealth or in one of our four locations.
Accepting new clients. Are you struggling to find balance, feel connected, lacking joy in your life? We can help. We are a group of skilled, caring therapists with a wealth of training and experience. Reach out if you need help with anxiety, relationship stress, worry, depression, loneliness, trauma or grief. We help people to improve their well-being and their relationships. Our therapists provide couples', individual, and family therapy, group counseling for adults 18+, We believe in a holistic approach to help you with your emotional and relational well-being. Seeing folks via telehealth or in one of our four locations.
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My specialty is assessing and managing ADD, in children, adolescents and adults. I have walked the walk in raising a son with ADD and anxiety and that has given me immeasurable understanding that didn't come from any psychology texts. I also work well with adults and teens with depression, anxiety and situational and relationship issues. Though my practice includes teens and children, I also very much enjoy seeing adults.
My specialty is assessing and managing ADD, in children, adolescents and adults. I have walked the walk in raising a son with ADD and anxiety and that has given me immeasurable understanding that didn't come from any psychology texts. I also work well with adults and teens with depression, anxiety and situational and relationship issues. Though my practice includes teens and children, I also very much enjoy seeing adults.
![Photo of Melissa Frederic, MS, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ccded6b8-240b-40b3-acfe-2828ae429166/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hi there! Are you experiencing emotional difficulties that prevent you from making progress in life? Do you experience feelings of sadness, irritability, or depression? Do you struggle to be kind to your mind? I can help, and am so excited to walk alongside you on your mental health journey. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my objective is to help my clients improve their family relationships and to help my clients develop a better relationship with themselves. I provide a warm, comfortable space where you can feel safe discussing things that might be too intimate or embarrassing for you to discuss with a family member or friend.
Hi there! Are you experiencing emotional difficulties that prevent you from making progress in life? Do you experience feelings of sadness, irritability, or depression? Do you struggle to be kind to your mind? I can help, and am so excited to walk alongside you on your mental health journey. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my objective is to help my clients improve their family relationships and to help my clients develop a better relationship with themselves. I provide a warm, comfortable space where you can feel safe discussing things that might be too intimate or embarrassing for you to discuss with a family member or friend.
![Photo of Marie Danie Cadet, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/af31c128-b311-4ae4-9af3-419a86537492/2/320x400.png)
My name is Marie Cadet. I am a Mental Health Counselor with over 11 years of clinical experience. I have worked with adults, seniors, men, women, young and young adults with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, marriage, and divorce. My most common theoretical approaches are CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, the Gotten Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
My name is Marie Cadet. I am a Mental Health Counselor with over 11 years of clinical experience. I have worked with adults, seniors, men, women, young and young adults with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, marriage, and divorce. My most common theoretical approaches are CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, the Gotten Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
![Photo of Lily Scivicque, MS, LPC, CPCS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4f5ce0eb-3acb-4e26-9216-b01e6457b875/2/320x400.jpeg)
"When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own the story, we can write a brave new ending." -Brene Brown. Believing these words, I do my best to create a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate space for adult individuals, couples and families to own and process their stories, while finding meaning, healing and growth. We are dynamic people, capable of change and restoration, and it is an honor to facilitate and walk with a person through this process. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, addiction, chronic illness, marital concerns, trauma, anger management, international adjustments and transitions, and infertility.
"When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own the story, we can write a brave new ending." -Brene Brown. Believing these words, I do my best to create a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate space for adult individuals, couples and families to own and process their stories, while finding meaning, healing and growth. We are dynamic people, capable of change and restoration, and it is an honor to facilitate and walk with a person through this process. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, addiction, chronic illness, marital concerns, trauma, anger management, international adjustments and transitions, and infertility.
I service you to improve your mental health by providing you evidence based treatment in a personalized and professional manner.
I service you to improve your mental health by providing you evidence based treatment in a personalized and professional manner.
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American Alternative Court Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LPC, SAP, CADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067
We are a group of court-approved substance abuse intervention specialists with over 28 years of experience working with addiction. We have extensive experience in facilitating alcohol and drug evaluations, anger management evaluations, ASAM Level I and II treatment classes, Anger Management, Shoplifting and Theft Prevention, Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP), MRT, Parenting Classes, and SAP Evaluations for the Department of Transportation.
We are a group of court-approved substance abuse intervention specialists with over 28 years of experience working with addiction. We have extensive experience in facilitating alcohol and drug evaluations, anger management evaluations, ASAM Level I and II treatment classes, Anger Management, Shoplifting and Theft Prevention, Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP), MRT, Parenting Classes, and SAP Evaluations for the Department of Transportation.
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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.