Depression Therapists in Gainesville, GA
Amanda Mae Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30501
If you need to speak to a counselor immediately (severe depression, panic, hopelessness, suicidal thoughts, thoughts of self harm, and much more) please call the Georgia Crisis and access line at 1 (800) 715 4225.
I once heard that finding a good therapist is like discovering your favorite flavor of ice cream. Counseling is not one size fits all. I focus primarily on the creation of a warm atmosphere to dissolve barriers to a joyful authentic life. In order to see results of therapy, I believe there must be a strong therapeutic relationship. I am a non judgmental advocate for my clients. I believe that having an anchor of strength and support is an aspect of therapy that is life changing. Therapy can be a catalyst to create peace, change, joy, and self awareness. I would love to take this journey with you.
If you need to speak to a counselor immediately (severe depression, panic, hopelessness, suicidal thoughts, thoughts of self harm, and much more) please call the Georgia Crisis and access line at 1 (800) 715 4225.
I once heard that finding a good therapist is like discovering your favorite flavor of ice cream. Counseling is not one size fits all. I focus primarily on the creation of a warm atmosphere to dissolve barriers to a joyful authentic life. In order to see results of therapy, I believe there must be a strong therapeutic relationship. I am a non judgmental advocate for my clients. I believe that having an anchor of strength and support is an aspect of therapy that is life changing. Therapy can be a catalyst to create peace, change, joy, and self awareness. I would love to take this journey with you.
Hello! My name is Katrina Luke and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience working in the counseling field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, codependent behaviors, ADHD, family conflict. My counseling approach is more of an integrative model. These approaches consist of cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, person-centered.
Hello! My name is Katrina Luke and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience working in the counseling field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, codependent behaviors, ADHD, family conflict. My counseling approach is more of an integrative model. These approaches consist of cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, person-centered.
Kimberly Motley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30504 (Online Only)
This approach employs evidence-based techniques and tools to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related issues in an accepting, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship.
Have you been thinking about therapy and struggling with where to begin? Sometimes taking the first step is the most difficult one. I can help you take that first step with a warm and encouraging approach to therapy. I practice cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) using a client-centered philosophy.
This approach employs evidence-based techniques and tools to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related issues in an accepting, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship.
Have you been thinking about therapy and struggling with where to begin? Sometimes taking the first step is the most difficult one. I can help you take that first step with a warm and encouraging approach to therapy. I practice cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) using a client-centered philosophy.
I specialize, and am intensively trained, in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Brief Trauma Resolution Therapy, treating anxiety and depression, and working with adults, adolescents, and teens.
Do you struggle with painful emotions and ineffective behaviors? Do you have trauma from your past that has not been resolved? Are relationships hard for you to navigate? My primary goal in therapy is to help you discover and live a life worth living.
I specialize, and am intensively trained, in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Brief Trauma Resolution Therapy, treating anxiety and depression, and working with adults, adolescents, and teens.
Do you struggle with painful emotions and ineffective behaviors? Do you have trauma from your past that has not been resolved? Are relationships hard for you to navigate? My primary goal in therapy is to help you discover and live a life worth living.
I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and addiction.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging. For me, therapy is about fostering a collaborative relationship with clients looking to start their journey toward personal growth. I am an Associate Professional Counselor with two years of experience. I am currently working toward full licensure. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services from Clayton State University. Following graduation, I joined Clayton State’s graduate program and earned my Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology.
I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and addiction.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging. For me, therapy is about fostering a collaborative relationship with clients looking to start their journey toward personal growth. I am an Associate Professional Counselor with two years of experience. I am currently working toward full licensure. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services from Clayton State University. Following graduation, I joined Clayton State’s graduate program and earned my Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology.
Emily Stevens Brown
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, MCAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30501
For over 30 years I have been working with children, adolescents, adults and families who are struggling with an array of stressors and challenges in their lives. I focus on helping my clients produce measurable changes in their lives and paths to success and healing. As a psychotherapist, I specialize in emerging brain-based research, dual diagnosis and clinical approaches into a comprehensive approach to treatment. I specialize in providing a comprehensive approach to treatment by combining psychotherapy with state of the art brain-based therapy to treat Addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, dual diagnosis and trauma.
For over 30 years I have been working with children, adolescents, adults and families who are struggling with an array of stressors and challenges in their lives. I focus on helping my clients produce measurable changes in their lives and paths to success and healing. As a psychotherapist, I specialize in emerging brain-based research, dual diagnosis and clinical approaches into a comprehensive approach to treatment. I specialize in providing a comprehensive approach to treatment by combining psychotherapy with state of the art brain-based therapy to treat Addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, dual diagnosis and trauma.
Spring is here. Is your energy ready? Is your mood ready? Maybe you had a "bump on the head," and headaches afterward? Anxiety, poor concentration, depression, and poor sleep can be helped with a "brain tune up." This is a non-invasive, non medication approach to making thing better.
Spring is here. Is your energy ready? Is your mood ready? Maybe you had a "bump on the head," and headaches afterward? Anxiety, poor concentration, depression, and poor sleep can be helped with a "brain tune up." This is a non-invasive, non medication approach to making thing better.
I have a heart for teens and families in crisis. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, and Reactive Attachment Disorder (RADS). My professional and personal experience with adoption and RADS gives me a unique perspective for working with families who are struggling with these issues. I enjoy teaching techniques to help others improve their coping and communication skills. As a counselor, my goal is to help people navigate the challenges of life and find victory in overcoming those challenges.
I have a heart for teens and families in crisis. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, and Reactive Attachment Disorder (RADS). My professional and personal experience with adoption and RADS gives me a unique perspective for working with families who are struggling with these issues. I enjoy teaching techniques to help others improve their coping and communication skills. As a counselor, my goal is to help people navigate the challenges of life and find victory in overcoming those challenges.
Welcome! My name is Kelly Dahlke. I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Georgia. I am a client centered therapist who works with clients who are dealing with life transitions, grief and loss, and who may benefit from direction and help outside of their circle of family and friends. I work with clients dealing with a number of disorders, including anxiety and depression, trauma, substance abuse issues, and bipolar disorder.
Welcome! My name is Kelly Dahlke. I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Georgia. I am a client centered therapist who works with clients who are dealing with life transitions, grief and loss, and who may benefit from direction and help outside of their circle of family and friends. I work with clients dealing with a number of disorders, including anxiety and depression, trauma, substance abuse issues, and bipolar disorder.
I can help with your anger, depression or anxiety in all your relationships.
I am a Certified Pastoral Counselor who works with individuals struggling with everyday life issues. Many times we may find ourselves experiencing anger, depression or anxiety. We all have these emotions from time to time. They do not need to control our lives. Maybe your journey is without purpose or direction. We have all been there. I am here to help you find your purpose.
I can help with your anger, depression or anxiety in all your relationships.
I am a Certified Pastoral Counselor who works with individuals struggling with everyday life issues. Many times we may find ourselves experiencing anger, depression or anxiety. We all have these emotions from time to time. They do not need to control our lives. Maybe your journey is without purpose or direction. We have all been there. I am here to help you find your purpose.
I also work with children, adolescents and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, relationship issues, grief, anger, sleep problems, and coping with family transitions (divorce, remarriage, blended families).
You have taken an important step to explore the possibility of therapy to help you address your life circumstances. I will provide an atmosphere of safety and comfort for you to explore areas of your life for which you are seeking better outcomes. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a variety of concerns. Parenting is one of my passions both personally and professionally. I have trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy, a proven intervention for children with challenging behaviors that promotes positive parent-child relationships and interactions while teaching parents effective child management skills.
I also work with children, adolescents and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, relationship issues, grief, anger, sleep problems, and coping with family transitions (divorce, remarriage, blended families).
You have taken an important step to explore the possibility of therapy to help you address your life circumstances. I will provide an atmosphere of safety and comfort for you to explore areas of your life for which you are seeking better outcomes. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a variety of concerns. Parenting is one of my passions both personally and professionally. I have trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy, a proven intervention for children with challenging behaviors that promotes positive parent-child relationships and interactions while teaching parents effective child management skills.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30504
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Hey there! It's Alexandra. I'm glad you're here! I'm a big believer that healing comes in the context of relationship. As a therapist, I desire to create space for my clients to experience the warmth of relational connection and wonder for their life. I would be especially honored to work with your preschool and elementary kiddos utilizing play therapy techniques. I also very much enjoy working with preteens, teenagers, and young adult women, particularly those who are struggling to find purpose, navigate life transitions, and those who feel stuck in dealing with depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies.
Hey there! It's Alexandra. I'm glad you're here! I'm a big believer that healing comes in the context of relationship. As a therapist, I desire to create space for my clients to experience the warmth of relational connection and wonder for their life. I would be especially honored to work with your preschool and elementary kiddos utilizing play therapy techniques. I also very much enjoy working with preteens, teenagers, and young adult women, particularly those who are struggling to find purpose, navigate life transitions, and those who feel stuck in dealing with depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies.
Ellie Mental Health Clinic- Gainesville
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30501
We offer specialities in trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief counseling.
We, at Ellie Mental Health of Gainesville, take pride in our ability to meet you where you are at and remind you of your immeasurable value for just being you. We will always be ourselves and use humor along with compassion to equip, teach, and listen in our counseling sessions. You deserve to live authentically and sometimes that requires just a little assistance. Experiences and storms of life can get us off track. We would love to be granted the opportunity to help you in whatever season or storm you find yourself in. You deserve to thrive, laugh, feel, heal, and nurture your mental health now. Let's move forward
We offer specialities in trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief counseling.
We, at Ellie Mental Health of Gainesville, take pride in our ability to meet you where you are at and remind you of your immeasurable value for just being you. We will always be ourselves and use humor along with compassion to equip, teach, and listen in our counseling sessions. You deserve to live authentically and sometimes that requires just a little assistance. Experiences and storms of life can get us off track. We would love to be granted the opportunity to help you in whatever season or storm you find yourself in. You deserve to thrive, laugh, feel, heal, and nurture your mental health now. Let's move forward
Hi! I’m an LPC in GA and have worked for 10+ years with all age groups in outpatient/inpatient settings struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, & suicidal thoughts. My therapeutic approach is integrative, primarily influenced by Cognitive Behavioral, Interpersonal Process, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapies. I have worked with clients diagnosed with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, attention-deficit hyperactivity, and psychotic disorders, as well as those struggling with behavioral and emotional distress, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, insomnia, and more.
Hi! I’m an LPC in GA and have worked for 10+ years with all age groups in outpatient/inpatient settings struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, & suicidal thoughts. My therapeutic approach is integrative, primarily influenced by Cognitive Behavioral, Interpersonal Process, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapies. I have worked with clients diagnosed with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, attention-deficit hyperactivity, and psychotic disorders, as well as those struggling with behavioral and emotional distress, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, insomnia, and more.
Life can be just the worst. We can deal with crippling depression, paralyzing anxiety, or destructive anger. We can experience symptoms that are very much a part of us, like with ADHD, that can get in the way of our day to day. On the flip side life can also be fulfilling, humorous, and joyful. Not without it's sufferings life can be something meaning filled.
Life can be just the worst. We can deal with crippling depression, paralyzing anxiety, or destructive anger. We can experience symptoms that are very much a part of us, like with ADHD, that can get in the way of our day to day. On the flip side life can also be fulfilling, humorous, and joyful. Not without it's sufferings life can be something meaning filled.
Avenues of Life Counseling & Coaching
Pastoral Counselor, Counsel, Speaker, Coach, Author, RN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30501
I am a Christian Counselor & Therapist, who works with not only you and your spouse, but with your whole family. Many times the chains in our families are carried down through generations and I am here to help you to be free. There may be deeply rooted anger, addictions, favoritism, jealousy, anxiety and depression, just to mention a few. You will be better able to serve God as you are freed from this weight. Whether it be marital or individual, "We meet you right where you are!"
I am a Christian Counselor & Therapist, who works with not only you and your spouse, but with your whole family. Many times the chains in our families are carried down through generations and I am here to help you to be free. There may be deeply rooted anger, addictions, favoritism, jealousy, anxiety and depression, just to mention a few. You will be better able to serve God as you are freed from this weight. Whether it be marital or individual, "We meet you right where you are!"
Danny Boylan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30501 (Online Only)
With all my clients, I start by trying to create a completely safe, private, confidential, accepting, non-judgmental, valuing, understanding, and empowering relationship. I believe that these components alone can often be enough to bring the changes you seek to make in your life. Whatever you are struggling with, I strive to meet you where you are, understand your experience, and help you achieve your goals for change. My clients are frequently experiencing depression, anxiety, or relationship difficulties, and it is my goal to work with them to uncover and heal the underlying driving factors of those symptoms.
With all my clients, I start by trying to create a completely safe, private, confidential, accepting, non-judgmental, valuing, understanding, and empowering relationship. I believe that these components alone can often be enough to bring the changes you seek to make in your life. Whatever you are struggling with, I strive to meet you where you are, understand your experience, and help you achieve your goals for change. My clients are frequently experiencing depression, anxiety, or relationship difficulties, and it is my goal to work with them to uncover and heal the underlying driving factors of those symptoms.
I am an experienced mental health professional specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse. With 15 years’ experience, I have dedicated my career to providing compassionate and effective care to individuals facing significant mental health and substance abuse challenges. I also serve as a Clinical Supervisor guiding and mentoring new counselors. I welcome those in the mental health field who are in need of their own counselor. Passionate about making a positive difference, I am dedicated to empowering those who are on their personal journey to recovery, well-being and hope.
I am an experienced mental health professional specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse. With 15 years’ experience, I have dedicated my career to providing compassionate and effective care to individuals facing significant mental health and substance abuse challenges. I also serve as a Clinical Supervisor guiding and mentoring new counselors. I welcome those in the mental health field who are in need of their own counselor. Passionate about making a positive difference, I am dedicated to empowering those who are on their personal journey to recovery, well-being and hope.
My specialty areas are life transitions including aging, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem building, depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, and body positivity, and incorporating expressive arts into therapy sessions.
Do you feel stuck in life? Are you struggling to get out of survival mode? Hi, my name is Chrystal. Let's face it, life can get super tough really fast! I can provide you with a safe, confidential, accepting and empowering environment to begin to explore your life’s obstacles and to identify and utilize healthy and effective coping strategies. It is my goal to listen and understand your story in order to help you work through the challenges you are facing in your daily life to help you attain your greatest level of happiness and fulfillment possible! Let's start YOUR journey today together! You are not alone!
My specialty areas are life transitions including aging, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem building, depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, and body positivity, and incorporating expressive arts into therapy sessions.
Do you feel stuck in life? Are you struggling to get out of survival mode? Hi, my name is Chrystal. Let's face it, life can get super tough really fast! I can provide you with a safe, confidential, accepting and empowering environment to begin to explore your life’s obstacles and to identify and utilize healthy and effective coping strategies. It is my goal to listen and understand your story in order to help you work through the challenges you are facing in your daily life to help you attain your greatest level of happiness and fulfillment possible! Let's start YOUR journey today together! You are not alone!
I am passionate about working with women who feel stressed, overwhelmed, or are going through transitions in life. I often work with teen and adult women who experience self-doubt and school, work, or relationship-related anxiety and long to learn healthy ways to cope with difficult feelings. I have over six years experience working with people dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, grief, relationship and family stress, religious trauma, and more. I have also worked with clients who are simply looking for a safe place to process life and better understand themselves with a neutral and non-judgemental person they can trust.
I am passionate about working with women who feel stressed, overwhelmed, or are going through transitions in life. I often work with teen and adult women who experience self-doubt and school, work, or relationship-related anxiety and long to learn healthy ways to cope with difficult feelings. I have over six years experience working with people dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, grief, relationship and family stress, religious trauma, and more. I have also worked with clients who are simply looking for a safe place to process life and better understand themselves with a neutral and non-judgemental person they can trust.
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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.