Depression Therapists in Warner Robins, GA

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Kierra Brown Clinical Supervision
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Have you not been feeling like yourself lately? Are you feeling depressed, angry, moody, or fed up with life? or Did you just recently experience a breakup and/or having problems with your partner/spouse? You do not have to feel alone because together we can develop solutions to resolve issues.  I want you to feel encouraged, validated, and challenged during therapy. I am committed to empowering you with utilizing coping skills and familiarizing yourself with options to overcome barriers to help you navigate through difficult times.
Have you not been feeling like yourself lately? Are you feeling depressed, angry, moody, or fed up with life? or Did you just recently experience a breakup and/or having problems with your partner/spouse? You do not have to feel alone because together we can develop solutions to resolve issues.  I want you to feel encouraged, validated, and challenged during therapy. I am committed to empowering you with utilizing coping skills and familiarizing yourself with options to overcome barriers to help you navigate through difficult times.
(478) 352-1789 View (478) 352-1789
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1up Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC, NCC, C-DBT, MS
Verified Verified
Warner Robins, GA 31088
1up Counseling is prepared to help with many of the common obstacles you might be facing, including (but not limited to) self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and stress management.
1up Counseling welcomes clients ages 6 through 64, with a specialized focus on children, teenagers, and young adults. We provide an enthusiastic and fresh brand of therapy that blends traditional empirical therapeutic techniques with a new and modern approach. The 1up staff will create an individualized treatment plan to help you tackle your goals step by step. Equipped to handle both individual and family/group therapy, our sessions are focused, and our counselors are prepared to arm you with the skills you need to function at your best.
1up Counseling is prepared to help with many of the common obstacles you might be facing, including (but not limited to) self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and stress management.
1up Counseling welcomes clients ages 6 through 64, with a specialized focus on children, teenagers, and young adults. We provide an enthusiastic and fresh brand of therapy that blends traditional empirical therapeutic techniques with a new and modern approach. The 1up staff will create an individualized treatment plan to help you tackle your goals step by step. Equipped to handle both individual and family/group therapy, our sessions are focused, and our counselors are prepared to arm you with the skills you need to function at your best.
(478) 200-3709 View (478) 200-3709
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Ashley Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Warner Robins, GA 31088
My areas of interest include treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, relationship issues, family conflict, academic and career difficulties, women's issues, self-esteem, self-image, work/life balance, PTSD, BPD, ADHD.
With 30 years of counseling experience, I hope to provide a safe space for clients to process their thoughts and feelings. My therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I received my undergraduate degree in 1992 from Virginia Tech in Family and Child Development and my masters degree in Counseling from Radford University in 1994.
My areas of interest include treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, relationship issues, family conflict, academic and career difficulties, women's issues, self-esteem, self-image, work/life balance, PTSD, BPD, ADHD.
With 30 years of counseling experience, I hope to provide a safe space for clients to process their thoughts and feelings. My therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I received my undergraduate degree in 1992 from Virginia Tech in Family and Child Development and my masters degree in Counseling from Radford University in 1994.
(478) 220-7995 View (478) 220-7995
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Eloise (Elle) Hupp
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Warner Robins, GA 31088
I work with a variety of roadblocks: stress, help with relationships, sadness, anxiety, loss, depression, improving self-esteem, life transitions, and much more. Our lives can present challenges that may seem hard to face and overcome. You may become lost or stuck at times, not feeling fulfilled and truly happy in your life. If you find yourself struggling, now is the time to begin the process of healing. Let me help guide you on this therapeutic journey of finding your true authentic self and becoming the best version of you.
I work with a variety of roadblocks: stress, help with relationships, sadness, anxiety, loss, depression, improving self-esteem, life transitions, and much more. Our lives can present challenges that may seem hard to face and overcome. You may become lost or stuck at times, not feeling fulfilled and truly happy in your life. If you find yourself struggling, now is the time to begin the process of healing. Let me help guide you on this therapeutic journey of finding your true authentic self and becoming the best version of you.
(478) 280-5583 View (478) 280-5583
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Nikki Messer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Warner Robins, GA 31093
Hi there! My name is Nikki Messer, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. At the heart of my practice, my goal is to help you experience healing and growth as you regain a life worth living. I support adults and teens living with the challenges of anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, past trauma, and life transitions. My approach is person-centered; therefore, your individual needs and goals are used to determine my therapeutic interventions. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Hi there! My name is Nikki Messer, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. At the heart of my practice, my goal is to help you experience healing and growth as you regain a life worth living. I support adults and teens living with the challenges of anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, past trauma, and life transitions. My approach is person-centered; therefore, your individual needs and goals are used to determine my therapeutic interventions. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
(678) 626-5162 View (678) 626-5162
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Hilda Dwumfuor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Warner Robins, GA 31088  (Online Only)
Although I am a well-rounded psychotherapist, my focus is in race-based trauma such as colorism and generational trauma, anxiety, workplace burnout, depression, cultural trauma, education based stress(college age), vocational stress,.
Hello, My name is Hilda Dwumfuor. I am originally from Kumasi, Ghana but I was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. I received my bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Georgia State University. I have a masters in Social Work and masters in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Valdosta State University. I am a licensed clinical social worker and organizational psychologist. My treatment and interventions or solution-focused.
Although I am a well-rounded psychotherapist, my focus is in race-based trauma such as colorism and generational trauma, anxiety, workplace burnout, depression, cultural trauma, education based stress(college age), vocational stress,.
Hello, My name is Hilda Dwumfuor. I am originally from Kumasi, Ghana but I was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. I received my bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Georgia State University. I have a masters in Social Work and masters in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Valdosta State University. I am a licensed clinical social worker and organizational psychologist. My treatment and interventions or solution-focused.
(470) 671-5728 View (470) 671-5728
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Crystal Allen-Joyner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CRC
Verified Verified
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Have you been experiencing feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, spiritual challenges, hurt, relationship issues, feeling of being overwhelmed, finding balance, or just battling life’s circumstances. One of the greatest signs of strength is to be able to identify when you have exhausted all your ways of handling problems and seek the assistance and guidance from a professional. One who is ready, willing, and open to help you get through some of life's most difficult challenges. I am here to offer you tools and support in an inclusive environment to you during this season of difficulty and unrest.
Have you been experiencing feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, spiritual challenges, hurt, relationship issues, feeling of being overwhelmed, finding balance, or just battling life’s circumstances. One of the greatest signs of strength is to be able to identify when you have exhausted all your ways of handling problems and seek the assistance and guidance from a professional. One who is ready, willing, and open to help you get through some of life's most difficult challenges. I am here to offer you tools and support in an inclusive environment to you during this season of difficulty and unrest.
(478) 220-0052 View (478) 220-0052
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New Life Pastoral Care & Counseling Service, LLC
Pastoral Counselor, MA, MDiv, CNPC, PhD
Verified Verified
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Welcome to New Life! We are passionate about your mental health needs and are offering telehealth counseling twenty-four hours, due to the challenging times we are living in currently. Counselors are able to pray with you and provide empathy, along with confidentiality. Please don't hesitate to contact us we have competent and experienced counselors to meet your needs. Whether it's grief, trauma, premarital counseling, marital challenges, depression, anxiety, domestic abuse, anger management, or PTSD. We offer therapy sessions that include Spanish translators for our clients upon request please call today.
Welcome to New Life! We are passionate about your mental health needs and are offering telehealth counseling twenty-four hours, due to the challenging times we are living in currently. Counselors are able to pray with you and provide empathy, along with confidentiality. Please don't hesitate to contact us we have competent and experienced counselors to meet your needs. Whether it's grief, trauma, premarital counseling, marital challenges, depression, anxiety, domestic abuse, anger management, or PTSD. We offer therapy sessions that include Spanish translators for our clients upon request please call today.
(478) 449-0167 View (478) 449-0167
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Zach Holzman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Warner Robins, GA 31088
I am a licensed professional counselor with extensive work with clients and is comprised of managing anxiety disorders, depression disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and numerous other personality and mood disorders. My therapeutic techniques include person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based therapy, and reality therapy. I believe in the significance of helping others feel inner peace and find purpose in life.
I am a licensed professional counselor with extensive work with clients and is comprised of managing anxiety disorders, depression disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and numerous other personality and mood disorders. My therapeutic techniques include person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based therapy, and reality therapy. I believe in the significance of helping others feel inner peace and find purpose in life.
(706) 641-7379 View (706) 641-7379
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Mary Key
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warner Robins, GA 31088
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about helping clients through a variety of life’s challenges. I work collaboratively with my clients to provide the best possible treatment strategies for the unique needs of each individual. Some of my treatment specialties include the following: marital/relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, anger management, family issues, grief/loss, substance abuse, stress management, trauma, and military lifestyle issues. I enjoy working with families and couples, along with children, adolescents, and adults.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about helping clients through a variety of life’s challenges. I work collaboratively with my clients to provide the best possible treatment strategies for the unique needs of each individual. Some of my treatment specialties include the following: marital/relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, anger management, family issues, grief/loss, substance abuse, stress management, trauma, and military lifestyle issues. I enjoy working with families and couples, along with children, adolescents, and adults.
(912) 665-6989 View (912) 665-6989
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Sandra Dale Smith
Counselor, LAPC
Verified Verified
Warner Robins, GA 31088
I have experience in both private and hospital settings with individuals and groups and am passionate about serving clients experiencing life transitions, grief, loss, betrayal trauma, separation, divorce, anxiety, and depression.
Hello, my name is Dale. My journey to counseling came about a little differently than some. My background was in the medical field as a radiologic technologist where I had the privilege of working with hurting people every day. Then through a difficult journey of my own, I saw hurting people in a way that I had never seen. They were hurting from the inside, the hidden place holding wounds and experiences from loss, grief, and pain. I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
I have experience in both private and hospital settings with individuals and groups and am passionate about serving clients experiencing life transitions, grief, loss, betrayal trauma, separation, divorce, anxiety, and depression.
Hello, my name is Dale. My journey to counseling came about a little differently than some. My background was in the medical field as a radiologic technologist where I had the privilege of working with hurting people every day. Then through a difficult journey of my own, I saw hurting people in a way that I had never seen. They were hurting from the inside, the hidden place holding wounds and experiences from loss, grief, and pain. I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
(478) 818-6808 View (478) 818-6808
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Amber Mize
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Waitlist for new clients
I provide therapy for a variety of issues that you may be facing. The most prominent of these issues are depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. This does not mean I do not provide counseling for other issues or that those “other” issues are not as important. Here are a few examples of those “other” issues I have experience with: grief counseling, social skills education, substance abuse, parenting, domestic violence education/counseling and therapy related to chronic medical issues. In my practice, I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). When appropriate, I use other treatment modalities as well.
I provide therapy for a variety of issues that you may be facing. The most prominent of these issues are depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. This does not mean I do not provide counseling for other issues or that those “other” issues are not as important. Here are a few examples of those “other” issues I have experience with: grief counseling, social skills education, substance abuse, parenting, domestic violence education/counseling and therapy related to chronic medical issues. In my practice, I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). When appropriate, I use other treatment modalities as well.
(478) 375-4741 View (478) 375-4741
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Beth Fast Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Warner Robins, GA 31088
My specialty is with women's issues concerning postpartum depression and menopause as well as anxiety, depression, grief and loss.
Life can be hard! Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, job loss, grief, or low self-esteem? Reach out to me and I will walk with you and give you the tools to live life on life's terms!! Do you have young adults entering college soon or graduating with no direction? As a former school counselor, allow me to assist them in reaching their goals. My heart is in helping you improve! I have worked in a wide variety of mental health settings over the last 25 years in the business of counseling and I will work with you to resolve most problems that you may have.
My specialty is with women's issues concerning postpartum depression and menopause as well as anxiety, depression, grief and loss.
Life can be hard! Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, job loss, grief, or low self-esteem? Reach out to me and I will walk with you and give you the tools to live life on life's terms!! Do you have young adults entering college soon or graduating with no direction? As a former school counselor, allow me to assist them in reaching their goals. My heart is in helping you improve! I have worked in a wide variety of mental health settings over the last 25 years in the business of counseling and I will work with you to resolve most problems that you may have.
(478) 394-8080 View (478) 394-8080
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Georgia Behavioral
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Georgia Behavioral provides treatment for mental health issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief/loss, ADD/ADHD, behavioral issues, school issues, personality disorders, drug and alcohol and other conditions. We also provide medication management. We are located in the heart of Warner Robins, Georgia. Our facility provides safety and privacy for patients seeking healing and recovery. Our program treats patients age 5 and older in an outpatient setting. Our staff is specially trained to address the complex needs of individuals with co-occurring disorders and to treat the whole person in a comprehensive way.
Georgia Behavioral provides treatment for mental health issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief/loss, ADD/ADHD, behavioral issues, school issues, personality disorders, drug and alcohol and other conditions. We also provide medication management. We are located in the heart of Warner Robins, Georgia. Our facility provides safety and privacy for patients seeking healing and recovery. Our program treats patients age 5 and older in an outpatient setting. Our staff is specially trained to address the complex needs of individuals with co-occurring disorders and to treat the whole person in a comprehensive way.
(478) 292-2560 View (478) 292-2560
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Corbin Bailey Horne
Counselor, LAPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Welcome! I’m Corbin - a therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of OCD, anxiety, depression, and stress. My ideal clients are those who are seeking support and guidance on their healing journey, while being dedicated and trusting to the process!
Welcome! I’m Corbin - a therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of OCD, anxiety, depression, and stress. My ideal clients are those who are seeking support and guidance on their healing journey, while being dedicated and trusting to the process!
(478) 242-7101 View (478) 242-7101
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Courtney Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Warner Robins, GA 31088
I have provided treatment for clients of all ages struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, break-ups, school/work issues, and stress.
Has life thrown a wrench in your plans and you don't know where to turn? Do you want to gain confidence or develop coping skills to conquer life's challenges? Do you have a tendency to self-sabotage? Speaking with a therapist can provide direction within a supportive and safe environment. There are no issues too big or too small. Whether you need clarity regarding a situation in your life or have experienced a trauma, therapy can be beneficial for you. The tools gained in therapy can empower you to feel like yourself again. My desire is to help you heal and become the best and most authentic version of yourself!
I have provided treatment for clients of all ages struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, break-ups, school/work issues, and stress.
Has life thrown a wrench in your plans and you don't know where to turn? Do you want to gain confidence or develop coping skills to conquer life's challenges? Do you have a tendency to self-sabotage? Speaking with a therapist can provide direction within a supportive and safe environment. There are no issues too big or too small. Whether you need clarity regarding a situation in your life or have experienced a trauma, therapy can be beneficial for you. The tools gained in therapy can empower you to feel like yourself again. My desire is to help you heal and become the best and most authentic version of yourself!
(478) 449-6632 View (478) 449-6632
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LaKisha Y Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Warner Robins, GA 31088
I provide therapy services to individuals ages 13 and older. Services include individual, couples and family therapy. I approach counseling from what is known as an eclectic position, meaning I enjoy working with very diverse groups of individuals utilizing therapy approaches that best suit their needs. Common concerns that lead clients to seek therapy include anxiety, depression, anger management, stress, trauma, parenting, grief/loss, marital discord, relational difficulties, premarital counseling, divorce, adjustment/phase of life issues, work stressors, military issues/transition, school/college issues, spirituality, etc.
I provide therapy services to individuals ages 13 and older. Services include individual, couples and family therapy. I approach counseling from what is known as an eclectic position, meaning I enjoy working with very diverse groups of individuals utilizing therapy approaches that best suit their needs. Common concerns that lead clients to seek therapy include anxiety, depression, anger management, stress, trauma, parenting, grief/loss, marital discord, relational difficulties, premarital counseling, divorce, adjustment/phase of life issues, work stressors, military issues/transition, school/college issues, spirituality, etc.
(478) 215-5385 View (478) 215-5385
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Mindy Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW, Intern, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warner Robins, GA 31088
I specialize in working with 13 years of age and older with anxiety and depression issues, trauma, self-growth and self-awareness, and severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia, delusional disorder, psychosis, etc.
I have a passion for helping others that are suffering with mental health. As someone who used to suffer in silence from mental health issues, I know what it feels like firsthand to want help. Let me help you to tackle whatever it is that you are struggling with.
I specialize in working with 13 years of age and older with anxiety and depression issues, trauma, self-growth and self-awareness, and severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia, delusional disorder, psychosis, etc.
I have a passion for helping others that are suffering with mental health. As someone who used to suffer in silence from mental health issues, I know what it feels like firsthand to want help. Let me help you to tackle whatever it is that you are struggling with.
(478) 395-8019 View (478) 395-8019
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Olivia Greathouse
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Depression and anxiety can be crippling, even with coping skills. Shame, embarrassment, and dissociation often leaves people feeling lost and misunderstood. If you've hit a wall, feel helpless, or disconnected, you don't have to face it alone. I’ve helped families, couples, and individuals navigate challenges such as poor communication, infidelity, divorce, anxiety, and depression. I’m passionate about helping you deepen your emotional awareness, leading you to greater self-acceptance and connection. We’ll embrace your authentic self every step of the way.
Depression and anxiety can be crippling, even with coping skills. Shame, embarrassment, and dissociation often leaves people feeling lost and misunderstood. If you've hit a wall, feel helpless, or disconnected, you don't have to face it alone. I’ve helped families, couples, and individuals navigate challenges such as poor communication, infidelity, divorce, anxiety, and depression. I’m passionate about helping you deepen your emotional awareness, leading you to greater self-acceptance and connection. We’ll embrace your authentic self every step of the way.
(478) 739-2852 x103 View (478) 739-2852 x103
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Community Psychotherapy and Addiction Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW, MAC, ICAADC
Verified Verified
Warner Robins, GA 31088  (Online Only)
I provide cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most researched, broadly applied and most effective evidence-based therapeutic modalities for treating anxiety, panic disorder, depression, somatic symptom disorder, trauma- and stress-related disorders.
Effective psychotherapy includes building rapport, trust, and achieving awareness through a collaborative process where patient and therapist work together to achieve stated goals. It includes evidence-based methods, learning about the issue or disorder, applying solutions and developing skills and strategies to manage emotions and realize your incredible strength and ability to persevere in the face of adversity and find acceptance in loss/grief and life's uncertainties. Initially, therapy can be challenging, but it does become easier over time. To reduce your anxiety, I created a safe, professional, nonjudgmental environment.
I provide cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most researched, broadly applied and most effective evidence-based therapeutic modalities for treating anxiety, panic disorder, depression, somatic symptom disorder, trauma- and stress-related disorders.
Effective psychotherapy includes building rapport, trust, and achieving awareness through a collaborative process where patient and therapist work together to achieve stated goals. It includes evidence-based methods, learning about the issue or disorder, applying solutions and developing skills and strategies to manage emotions and realize your incredible strength and ability to persevere in the face of adversity and find acceptance in loss/grief and life's uncertainties. Initially, therapy can be challenging, but it does become easier over time. To reduce your anxiety, I created a safe, professional, nonjudgmental environment.
(478) 449-0015 View (478) 449-0015

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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.