Therapists in Overland Park, KS
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London Orr-Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, LMAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66212
Waitlist for new clients
London commonly works with couples and individuals who are experiencing conflict and loss of connection in their interpersonal relationships, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, shame, and depression.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* London is experienced in working with families, couples, and individuals. She is a Marriage and Family Therapist who primarily works with both individuals and couples. London has worked in the mental health field since 2017 providing compassionate care to clients in diverse environments such as adolescent psychiatric facilities, community mental health centers, residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment facilities, and private practice. London has a compassionate approach and works to create a space where all her clients feel safe to grow and challenge themselves.
London commonly works with couples and individuals who are experiencing conflict and loss of connection in their interpersonal relationships, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, shame, and depression.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* London is experienced in working with families, couples, and individuals. She is a Marriage and Family Therapist who primarily works with both individuals and couples. London has worked in the mental health field since 2017 providing compassionate care to clients in diverse environments such as adolescent psychiatric facilities, community mental health centers, residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment facilities, and private practice. London has a compassionate approach and works to create a space where all her clients feel safe to grow and challenge themselves.
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Twoana Clark-Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW, CLC, CHW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66207
I offer therapeutic counseling and coaching support in the following areas: Relationships and Intimacy, Depression, Anxiety and overall Stress Management and Balance, Spirituality and Personal Development, Motivation and Time Management, Finances and Budgeting, Healthy Aging, Lifestyle and Self-Care, Children, Adolescent, and Family issues .
I offer guidance and support through Trauma-informed Counseling and Coaching in the areas of emotional/behavioral, relational, and spiritual. I specialize in Holistic therapeutic interventions and utilize a very unique and individualized approach to empower people toward change. In either individual or group settings I work with individuals to identify areas of their lives that have become problematic. We then work together to design a "package" unique to the person or group that encompasses both internal and external resources to equip them to become positive change agents within their homes, families, and communities.
I offer therapeutic counseling and coaching support in the following areas: Relationships and Intimacy, Depression, Anxiety and overall Stress Management and Balance, Spirituality and Personal Development, Motivation and Time Management, Finances and Budgeting, Healthy Aging, Lifestyle and Self-Care, Children, Adolescent, and Family issues .
I offer guidance and support through Trauma-informed Counseling and Coaching in the areas of emotional/behavioral, relational, and spiritual. I specialize in Holistic therapeutic interventions and utilize a very unique and individualized approach to empower people toward change. In either individual or group settings I work with individuals to identify areas of their lives that have become problematic. We then work together to design a "package" unique to the person or group that encompasses both internal and external resources to equip them to become positive change agents within their homes, families, and communities.
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Paul W Anderson - Certified Medicare Counselor
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210 (Online Only)
Living can get in the way of living. Transitions, losses, medical or financial challenges are the kinds of life events that create stress and in turn anxiety and depression. Unmanaged loneliness and grief can eat the heart out of a person's joy in living. Quality of life erodes, tension increases. Family relationships, marriage, parenting and friendships can all be affected. Seniors are especially vulnerable to getting stuck in toxic places in life. I will work with you to find relief and restore meaning in life. Counseling offers hope for finding healing and repair. I am a Medicare certified therapist. Give me a call or email.
Living can get in the way of living. Transitions, losses, medical or financial challenges are the kinds of life events that create stress and in turn anxiety and depression. Unmanaged loneliness and grief can eat the heart out of a person's joy in living. Quality of life erodes, tension increases. Family relationships, marriage, parenting and friendships can all be affected. Seniors are especially vulnerable to getting stuck in toxic places in life. I will work with you to find relief and restore meaning in life. Counseling offers hope for finding healing and repair. I am a Medicare certified therapist. Give me a call or email.
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Tina Marie Amaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210
Welcome, I'm so happy you're here! It takes a lot of courage to reach out to start the therapy journey! Life's challenges can leave you feeling stressed, frustrated, and alone. If you're navigating for example, anxiety, past trauma, depression, or grief, know that healing is within reach. Are you or your child struggling with self-confidence or self-worth? Discovering your goals and strengths and learning healthy coping skills can transform your life so that you can live the life you are meant to live with more peace and joy!
Welcome, I'm so happy you're here! It takes a lot of courage to reach out to start the therapy journey! Life's challenges can leave you feeling stressed, frustrated, and alone. If you're navigating for example, anxiety, past trauma, depression, or grief, know that healing is within reach. Are you or your child struggling with self-confidence or self-worth? Discovering your goals and strengths and learning healthy coping skills can transform your life so that you can live the life you are meant to live with more peace and joy!
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I have had experience working with severe mental illness, parental issues, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
It is tough to pick a therapist. If you are looking for a focus on goals from a compassionate perspective, keep reading! I try to make therapy enjoyable as you discover how to function and feel your best. With kindness, I will challenge you. You will experience a consistent presence and professional, warm hearted boundaries. I focus on overall wellness, including health behaviors and utilizing spiritual/religious resources.
I have had experience working with severe mental illness, parental issues, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
It is tough to pick a therapist. If you are looking for a focus on goals from a compassionate perspective, keep reading! I try to make therapy enjoyable as you discover how to function and feel your best. With kindness, I will challenge you. You will experience a consistent presence and professional, warm hearted boundaries. I focus on overall wellness, including health behaviors and utilizing spiritual/religious resources.
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Armstrong Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66211
My passion is families, the building block upon which society is built. By healing families, we heal the world. I specialize in couples therapy, which improves not only the couple but the entire family as a result. I specialize in working with teenagers, helping them with depression, social anxiety, and life coaching. I specialize in treating trauma, a taxing burden that no one should have to carry through life, a burden that sadly so often goes untreated.
My passion is families, the building block upon which society is built. By healing families, we heal the world. I specialize in couples therapy, which improves not only the couple but the entire family as a result. I specialize in working with teenagers, helping them with depression, social anxiety, and life coaching. I specialize in treating trauma, a taxing burden that no one should have to carry through life, a burden that sadly so often goes untreated.
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Dr. Nicole Saltzman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66223 (Online Only)
I love working with people who are ready to understand their emotions and to engage in a process of growth and healing. My clients often feel that the ways that they have been coping are no longer working and they are ready to try something new. Whether they are struggling with anxiety, depression, or interpersonal conflicts within their support system, I assist them with taking a deeper dive into examining the underlying sources of their discomfort.
I love working with people who are ready to understand their emotions and to engage in a process of growth and healing. My clients often feel that the ways that they have been coping are no longer working and they are ready to try something new. Whether they are struggling with anxiety, depression, or interpersonal conflicts within their support system, I assist them with taking a deeper dive into examining the underlying sources of their discomfort.
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We are ready to assist and guide you toward healing, hope, and wholeness that is found in Christ in the midst of: Broken marriages, Family relationship difficulties, Fear, Depression, Drug Addiction, Sexual Addiction, Anxiety, and Loneliness.
Our counselors strive to provide counseling to men that is biblically sound and applicable to all of life's unique challenges. In the midst of the questions, troubles, and problems of life, we are here to offer help, healing, and hope. Our team has advanced degrees and decades of experience in Christian counseling and desire to offer compassionate care and guidance to help resolve difficulties, comfort sorrow, ease pain, and provide guidance for making wise decisions. We also have years of experience working in banking, engineering, and in the non-profit world, giving us unique insight into issues men face.
We are ready to assist and guide you toward healing, hope, and wholeness that is found in Christ in the midst of: Broken marriages, Family relationship difficulties, Fear, Depression, Drug Addiction, Sexual Addiction, Anxiety, and Loneliness.
Our counselors strive to provide counseling to men that is biblically sound and applicable to all of life's unique challenges. In the midst of the questions, troubles, and problems of life, we are here to offer help, healing, and hope. Our team has advanced degrees and decades of experience in Christian counseling and desire to offer compassionate care and guidance to help resolve difficulties, comfort sorrow, ease pain, and provide guidance for making wise decisions. We also have years of experience working in banking, engineering, and in the non-profit world, giving us unique insight into issues men face.
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Terri Clinton Dichiser
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, JD, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66210
I believe in the power of collaborating with clients to help them achieve their goals for a fulfilling life. I have helped thousands of individuals and couples figure out their path, including pre-marriage, marriage counseling, separation, divorce and blended families. These are big questions and struggles mixed with complex and difficult questions. I also work with individuals living with depression, anxiety and hopelessness. I won't judge you and you can ask questions in a safe, secure environment with a caring professional. I uniquely understand the legal issues around divorce and how to emotionally navigate that path.
I believe in the power of collaborating with clients to help them achieve their goals for a fulfilling life. I have helped thousands of individuals and couples figure out their path, including pre-marriage, marriage counseling, separation, divorce and blended families. These are big questions and struggles mixed with complex and difficult questions. I also work with individuals living with depression, anxiety and hopelessness. I won't judge you and you can ask questions in a safe, secure environment with a caring professional. I uniquely understand the legal issues around divorce and how to emotionally navigate that path.
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Tracy Hadel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66213
Waitlist for new clients
I've recovered from addiction, anxiety, and depression myself.
I have been counselor for over 25 years, and enjoy working with a diverse group of people. I am eclectic, welcoming with all forms of spirituality and lifestyles. I work with adults, adolescents, and children, and am certified in EMDR, Meditation/mindfulness, and CBT. I have additional specializations in Addictions and ASD, and am trained in The Listening Program (www.advancedbrain.com). I enjoy helping people recover from anxiety, depression, social issues, gender identity issues and addictions ( and spiritual issues). I believe in the power of therapy and positive guidance. Please visit my website for further details.
I've recovered from addiction, anxiety, and depression myself.
I have been counselor for over 25 years, and enjoy working with a diverse group of people. I am eclectic, welcoming with all forms of spirituality and lifestyles. I work with adults, adolescents, and children, and am certified in EMDR, Meditation/mindfulness, and CBT. I have additional specializations in Addictions and ASD, and am trained in The Listening Program (www.advancedbrain.com). I enjoy helping people recover from anxiety, depression, social issues, gender identity issues and addictions ( and spiritual issues). I believe in the power of therapy and positive guidance. Please visit my website for further details.
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Chanel Fortier Kittle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MSM
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66212 (Online Only)
Anxiety, stress, and depression can affect our day-to-day life on many levels.
Now Accepting NEW Clients I know that reaching out for help can be one of the hardest things any of us do. If you are suffering from the lasting effects of trauma and have been reluctant to seek therapy, I'm here to hold space for you. Our sessions will be collaborative, strategic, and goal-focused. I have helped those with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, feeling stuck, feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, lack self-confidence, difficulty coping with major life changes, abusive relationships, anger, stress, and/or trauma. I am here to hold space for you.
Anxiety, stress, and depression can affect our day-to-day life on many levels.
Now Accepting NEW Clients I know that reaching out for help can be one of the hardest things any of us do. If you are suffering from the lasting effects of trauma and have been reluctant to seek therapy, I'm here to hold space for you. Our sessions will be collaborative, strategic, and goal-focused. I have helped those with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, feeling stuck, feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, lack self-confidence, difficulty coping with major life changes, abusive relationships, anger, stress, and/or trauma. I am here to hold space for you.
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Attachment issues, developmental trauma, religious trauma, crisis trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, moodiness, unwanted habits, arrogance, blaming, being overly dismissive, avoidance, paranoia, over working, obsessive focus, artistic block, too much emotion, not enough emotion, religious abuse.
Hello! I’m Aaron and I am passionate about helping you find greater expansiveness, security and joy in your life. I use Somatic Experiencing to help trauma heal, fight/flight/freeze responses to complete and to bring balance to your emotional life. I am also certified in psychoanalysis and trained to listen deeply and help bring awareness to the hidden patterns that represent important parts of you waiting to be heard and cared for.
Attachment issues, developmental trauma, religious trauma, crisis trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, moodiness, unwanted habits, arrogance, blaming, being overly dismissive, avoidance, paranoia, over working, obsessive focus, artistic block, too much emotion, not enough emotion, religious abuse.
Hello! I’m Aaron and I am passionate about helping you find greater expansiveness, security and joy in your life. I use Somatic Experiencing to help trauma heal, fight/flight/freeze responses to complete and to bring balance to your emotional life. I am also certified in psychoanalysis and trained to listen deeply and help bring awareness to the hidden patterns that represent important parts of you waiting to be heard and cared for.
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Kristen Collom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66209 (Online Only)
Kristen commonly works with clients who are experiencing anxiety, family conflict, life transitions, trauma, and depression.
Kristen currently offers fully virtual sessions to individuals aged 10 and up. Kristen has a Master's degree in Social Work and is a board-certified Licensed Master Level Social Worker in the state of Kansas. She has experience providing services to a variety of individuals, particularly children, and adolescents, and enjoys helping others while using a strengths-based and person-centered approach. She has experience working with children and adolescents who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety/depression, and family conflict.
Kristen commonly works with clients who are experiencing anxiety, family conflict, life transitions, trauma, and depression.
Kristen currently offers fully virtual sessions to individuals aged 10 and up. Kristen has a Master's degree in Social Work and is a board-certified Licensed Master Level Social Worker in the state of Kansas. She has experience providing services to a variety of individuals, particularly children, and adolescents, and enjoys helping others while using a strengths-based and person-centered approach. She has experience working with children and adolescents who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety/depression, and family conflict.
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Specializing in depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and more, Jessica offers support for adolescents, adults, and older adults (65+).
Welcome to HopeBound Counseling, Inc., where Jessica Rich, LCPC, LCAC, is dedicated to helping you through life's challenges. Whether you're navigating life transitions, seeking coping skills, or addressing behavioral issues, she provides compassionate and effective counseling. Jessica's diverse skill set covers a spectrum of issues, including women's issues, parenting, trauma, addiction, grief, self-esteem, stress, spirituality, mood disorders, and more. Her commitment to your well-being is evident through person-centered, trauma-focused, and strength-based approaches.
Specializing in depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and more, Jessica offers support for adolescents, adults, and older adults (65+).
Welcome to HopeBound Counseling, Inc., where Jessica Rich, LCPC, LCAC, is dedicated to helping you through life's challenges. Whether you're navigating life transitions, seeking coping skills, or addressing behavioral issues, she provides compassionate and effective counseling. Jessica's diverse skill set covers a spectrum of issues, including women's issues, parenting, trauma, addiction, grief, self-esteem, stress, spirituality, mood disorders, and more. Her commitment to your well-being is evident through person-centered, trauma-focused, and strength-based approaches.
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I have the most experience with Marriage Counseling, Parent /Adult Child, Care Giving, Blending Families, Childhood Issues, Parenting, Careers, Grief, Divorce Adjustment, Sexual Difficulties, Shy Bladder, Depression, Parenting, Self harming behaviors, Asperger's, Anxiety, and Needle Phobia.
I am grateful to have been a part of helping so many individuals, couples, and blending families resolve their issues over the past 35 years. While the experience has honed my therapy skills, each new person or relationship is unique and requires exploring solutions that fit their individual personality.
I have the most experience with Marriage Counseling, Parent /Adult Child, Care Giving, Blending Families, Childhood Issues, Parenting, Careers, Grief, Divorce Adjustment, Sexual Difficulties, Shy Bladder, Depression, Parenting, Self harming behaviors, Asperger's, Anxiety, and Needle Phobia.
I am grateful to have been a part of helping so many individuals, couples, and blending families resolve their issues over the past 35 years. While the experience has honed my therapy skills, each new person or relationship is unique and requires exploring solutions that fit their individual personality.
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Lisa Ruff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66207
I love making therapy a positive experience that leaves clients feeling comfortable coming back each session. My practice is focused on therapy with kids, teens, adults, and families. I use play therapy, Theraplay(tm), and Whole Brain Child interventions to reach kids and teens. I enjoy working with adults on determining what career path to take, how to adjust to college/full time employment, mid-life career issues, and stress management/mindfulness skills. Issues from Anxiety, ASD, and Depression often pop up at this time of life. I am here to help them navigate!
I love making therapy a positive experience that leaves clients feeling comfortable coming back each session. My practice is focused on therapy with kids, teens, adults, and families. I use play therapy, Theraplay(tm), and Whole Brain Child interventions to reach kids and teens. I enjoy working with adults on determining what career path to take, how to adjust to college/full time employment, mid-life career issues, and stress management/mindfulness skills. Issues from Anxiety, ASD, and Depression often pop up at this time of life. I am here to help them navigate!
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My goal in counseling is for you to be empowered to make positive changes so that your life can flourish. I work with Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families using brief and long term therapy. I work with a variety of issues including: Depression Stress/Anxiety, Marriage/Family issues, School issues with Children and Adolescents, Substance Abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief and Loss, Anger Control. If you have been thinking about making a change, this is an exciting time in your life, take the next step and contact me. I will be here to assist, empower, and advocate for you.
My goal in counseling is for you to be empowered to make positive changes so that your life can flourish. I work with Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families using brief and long term therapy. I work with a variety of issues including: Depression Stress/Anxiety, Marriage/Family issues, School issues with Children and Adolescents, Substance Abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief and Loss, Anger Control. If you have been thinking about making a change, this is an exciting time in your life, take the next step and contact me. I will be here to assist, empower, and advocate for you.
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Steffon E Staley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAMS-II, NCC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66085
I help people live a life worth living. I help people reduce their unnecessary suffering. I help a lot of people struggling with anger, but I also help people struggling with anxiety, depression, marital issues, and life's struggles. You are more than enough and more than the worst things you have ever done. You are more than the worst things people can say, do, feel or think towards you. You can live a life worth living. You can learn the skills and tools needed to live a life worth living and enjoy meaningful relationships, meaningful purpose, meaningful conversations, and meaningful activities.
I help people live a life worth living. I help people reduce their unnecessary suffering. I help a lot of people struggling with anger, but I also help people struggling with anxiety, depression, marital issues, and life's struggles. You are more than enough and more than the worst things you have ever done. You are more than the worst things people can say, do, feel or think towards you. You can live a life worth living. You can learn the skills and tools needed to live a life worth living and enjoy meaningful relationships, meaningful purpose, meaningful conversations, and meaningful activities.
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I offer primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for individuals or couples coping with Depression, Anxiety, and Relationship issues.
My clients have ranged from 16 to 96. I try to identify with clients of all ages, male or female. Although I practice Christianity, I welcome clients of any faith. I have personally experienced many of the hardships, work and relationship issues, and struggles many of my clients face. My goal is to address your issues with compassion, empathy, confidentiality, and expertise. I provide a safe, warm, and friendly environment to help clients “ find their way through the storms of life.” Call me today!
I offer primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for individuals or couples coping with Depression, Anxiety, and Relationship issues.
My clients have ranged from 16 to 96. I try to identify with clients of all ages, male or female. Although I practice Christianity, I welcome clients of any faith. I have personally experienced many of the hardships, work and relationship issues, and struggles many of my clients face. My goal is to address your issues with compassion, empathy, confidentiality, and expertise. I provide a safe, warm, and friendly environment to help clients “ find their way through the storms of life.” Call me today!
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Jaclyn Powell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66062 (Online Only)
Beginning your healing journey is not easy as life experiences and changes can be difficult to navigate and can take you out of your comfort zone. I believe in providing an environment that is warm and nurturing to provide a safe space for you to work at your own pace. I often work with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety and learning who they are at their core. I am polyamory and multi-partner affirming. We will work together as a team to identify your goals for therapy and each session.
Beginning your healing journey is not easy as life experiences and changes can be difficult to navigate and can take you out of your comfort zone. I believe in providing an environment that is warm and nurturing to provide a safe space for you to work at your own pace. I often work with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety and learning who they are at their core. I am polyamory and multi-partner affirming. We will work together as a team to identify your goals for therapy and each session.
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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.