Depression Therapists in Leeds, MA
I am a Licensed Therapist in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Difficult experiences in life can bring up feelings of anxiety, depression, or lack of direction; it can be hard to know what to do. With compassion and honesty, I will help you to work through issues while identifying your areas of concern pointing at your inner strengths, and helping you to be a happier and healthier version of yourself. When clients are focused on exploring their feelings, they are empowered to face any obstacle in their lives and rewrite their own stories.
I am a Licensed Therapist in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Difficult experiences in life can bring up feelings of anxiety, depression, or lack of direction; it can be hard to know what to do. With compassion and honesty, I will help you to work through issues while identifying your areas of concern pointing at your inner strengths, and helping you to be a happier and healthier version of yourself. When clients are focused on exploring their feelings, they are empowered to face any obstacle in their lives and rewrite their own stories.
Patricia McGuinness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Leeds, MA 01053 (Online Only)
I have specialized in treating anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorders, trauma recovery, addictive behaviors, stress reduction, grief work and relationship issues.
For the past 30 years, I have been providing mental health services to adolescents, college students, adults, and families. My approach would be to work
collaboratively with you focusing on your strengths and your capacity for resilience.
I have specialized in treating anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorders, trauma recovery, addictive behaviors, stress reduction, grief work and relationship issues.
For the past 30 years, I have been providing mental health services to adolescents, college students, adults, and families. My approach would be to work
collaboratively with you focusing on your strengths and your capacity for resilience.
I have been in practice for almost fifty years. I am the author of six books, forty articles, and am a professor emerita at the Smith College School for Social Work where I co- directed the doctoral program, and directed the theory sequence in the Masters Program for over twenty years. I provide psychodynamicaly oriented relational and insight oriented work with a range of adults who come from many racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and who have difficulties including anxiety, depression, gender issues, gay lesbian issues, trauma, racial trauma, relationship difficulties and problems in work or retirement.
I have been in practice for almost fifty years. I am the author of six books, forty articles, and am a professor emerita at the Smith College School for Social Work where I co- directed the doctoral program, and directed the theory sequence in the Masters Program for over twenty years. I provide psychodynamicaly oriented relational and insight oriented work with a range of adults who come from many racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and who have difficulties including anxiety, depression, gender issues, gay lesbian issues, trauma, racial trauma, relationship difficulties and problems in work or retirement.
Driven Directions Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Leeds, MA 01053
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy helping adults (22 yo+) work through issues including depression, multicultural issues, trauma, grief/loss, and anxiety. I provide individual, family, & couple's therapy. I am LGBTQ+ allied. My therapeutic style is a balance of warm reassurance, flexibility, and direct feedback. I am passionate about providing attentive listening. I want you to feel heard and valued.
I enjoy helping adults (22 yo+) work through issues including depression, multicultural issues, trauma, grief/loss, and anxiety. I provide individual, family, & couple's therapy. I am LGBTQ+ allied. My therapeutic style is a balance of warm reassurance, flexibility, and direct feedback. I am passionate about providing attentive listening. I want you to feel heard and valued.
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It has been my privilege to work with clients facing a variety of daunting challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship, gender and sexual-identity issues, loss and bereavement, and anger management.
My passion is to work with people facing difficult challenges to get them closer to the life they want. I work from a strength-based perspective, building on the talents, skills and abilities that you already have. I'm comfortable employing an eclectic range of technique and theory, but in the end, we will work together to find a form of therapy that works for you.
It has been my privilege to work with clients facing a variety of daunting challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship, gender and sexual-identity issues, loss and bereavement, and anger management.
My passion is to work with people facing difficult challenges to get them closer to the life they want. I work from a strength-based perspective, building on the talents, skills and abilities that you already have. I'm comfortable employing an eclectic range of technique and theory, but in the end, we will work together to find a form of therapy that works for you.
My practice is open to adolescents and adults with diverse presenting issues, and I often work with clients on perfectionism, ADHD management, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, parenting, and navigating neurodivergency in an inflexible world.
Hello, there! What I already know about you is: You are deserving of less burden. In therapy, people are able to develop insights and action plans that transform their capacity to manage the turbulence of life. Together, let's work on your relationship with yourself and the challenges you are facing. Let’s manage your inner critic, sadness/loss, and unhelpful habits. And, equally, let’s identify your strengths and resiliencies that might have gotten lost in the shuffle. I work within a relational, collaborative framework informed by CBT, DBT, & am strength based.
My practice is open to adolescents and adults with diverse presenting issues, and I often work with clients on perfectionism, ADHD management, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, parenting, and navigating neurodivergency in an inflexible world.
Hello, there! What I already know about you is: You are deserving of less burden. In therapy, people are able to develop insights and action plans that transform their capacity to manage the turbulence of life. Together, let's work on your relationship with yourself and the challenges you are facing. Let’s manage your inner critic, sadness/loss, and unhelpful habits. And, equally, let’s identify your strengths and resiliencies that might have gotten lost in the shuffle. I work within a relational, collaborative framework informed by CBT, DBT, & am strength based.
Sometimes personal turbulence makes it hard for us to weather the storms in our lives. When we have depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction to substances or simply addiction to negative patterns of thinking, therapy can help us to get on the right track. With nineteen years of experience, I can helpyou to focus and to find solutions . Many people are apprehensive about what therapy can do for them. There are many different modalities or approaches in therapy I can share with you, but I will begin by listening to you, without judgement. My goal is to get to know you as a person first and then, to provide you with input.
Sometimes personal turbulence makes it hard for us to weather the storms in our lives. When we have depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction to substances or simply addiction to negative patterns of thinking, therapy can help us to get on the right track. With nineteen years of experience, I can helpyou to focus and to find solutions . Many people are apprehensive about what therapy can do for them. There are many different modalities or approaches in therapy I can share with you, but I will begin by listening to you, without judgement. My goal is to get to know you as a person first and then, to provide you with input.
I specialize in working with people seeking help with depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationships, life decisions, creative and spiritual struggles, concerns about sex and sexuality, loss and illness.
Good therapy helps us shift from feeling blocked by internal conflicts and fears to having a transformative relationship with ourselves and others. Mindfulness and IFS are two highly effective approaches to help access beneficial qualities of mind, even in difficult circumstances. I have successfully helped clients with a wide range of issues for 20 years, and have taught and supervised students in these techniques.
I specialize in working with people seeking help with depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationships, life decisions, creative and spiritual struggles, concerns about sex and sexuality, loss and illness.
Good therapy helps us shift from feeling blocked by internal conflicts and fears to having a transformative relationship with ourselves and others. Mindfulness and IFS are two highly effective approaches to help access beneficial qualities of mind, even in difficult circumstances. I have successfully helped clients with a wide range of issues for 20 years, and have taught and supervised students in these techniques.
Debra E. Tauber-O'Reilly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01062
By cultivating the qualities of Self in my work with you, we'll open pathways to your health - moving beyond depression, anxiety, trauma - transforming old patterns you realize are no longer effective. Your true strengths emerge. bringing creativity and natural solutions to problems. Being open-minded to your unique and diverse ways of living, thinking and being, we explore the journey toward safe and positive ways of relating to yourself and others.
By cultivating the qualities of Self in my work with you, we'll open pathways to your health - moving beyond depression, anxiety, trauma - transforming old patterns you realize are no longer effective. Your true strengths emerge. bringing creativity and natural solutions to problems. Being open-minded to your unique and diverse ways of living, thinking and being, we explore the journey toward safe and positive ways of relating to yourself and others.
Mental health difficulties often arise in the context of an absence of close interpersonal relationships. Symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, and severe, persistent mental illness can be successfully treated through improvements in one’s capacity to develop and maintain adaptive, healthy interpersonal connections and engagement in meaningful and enjoyable activities. I have more than 36 years practicing clinical psychology. I retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs on May 31, 2022 and I'm now expanding my private practice. Flexible schedule. I'm available for both teletherapy and in-office session. Lots of free parking.
Mental health difficulties often arise in the context of an absence of close interpersonal relationships. Symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, and severe, persistent mental illness can be successfully treated through improvements in one’s capacity to develop and maintain adaptive, healthy interpersonal connections and engagement in meaningful and enjoyable activities. I have more than 36 years practicing clinical psychology. I retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs on May 31, 2022 and I'm now expanding my private practice. Flexible schedule. I'm available for both teletherapy and in-office session. Lots of free parking.
I am currently accepting new clients! The most significant factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic relationship itself. With this in mind, I adopt a warm and collaborative approach with each client. I enjoy working with a wide variety of issues, including treating mood disorders such as depression and anxiety; addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; supporting recovery from substance abuse; exploring issues of racial and cultural identity; and enhancing skills for management of trauma history.
I am currently accepting new clients! The most significant factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic relationship itself. With this in mind, I adopt a warm and collaborative approach with each client. I enjoy working with a wide variety of issues, including treating mood disorders such as depression and anxiety; addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; supporting recovery from substance abuse; exploring issues of racial and cultural identity; and enhancing skills for management of trauma history.
Nicole Stevens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Florence, MA 01062 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Please note I am not accepting new clients. I work with adults who are going through difficult transitions in life (changed relationships, parenting, career moves, grief, postpartum depression and anxiety, menopause). I offer cognitive behavioral strategies, am solution focused, and provide a comfortable confidential space for my clients.
Please note I am not accepting new clients. I work with adults who are going through difficult transitions in life (changed relationships, parenting, career moves, grief, postpartum depression and anxiety, menopause). I offer cognitive behavioral strategies, am solution focused, and provide a comfortable confidential space for my clients.
Hi I'm Marie, I am an art therapist and owner of ArtStar: Creative Arts Lounge. I work with women and teen girls who feel overwhelmed by their thoughts and emotions, struggle with self-doubt, depression, anxiety or are managing a major life transition. I help women become more present and connected, get free of harsh self-judgment and shame so they can learn to trust their intuition, connect to their authentic self and begin to experience a more joyful and meaningful life.
Hi I'm Marie, I am an art therapist and owner of ArtStar: Creative Arts Lounge. I work with women and teen girls who feel overwhelmed by their thoughts and emotions, struggle with self-doubt, depression, anxiety or are managing a major life transition. I help women become more present and connected, get free of harsh self-judgment and shame so they can learn to trust their intuition, connect to their authentic self and begin to experience a more joyful and meaningful life.
As an experienced mental health counselor and art therapist, I offer the opportunity to understand and express yourself on both the verbal and non-verbal level. Integrating your personal imagery into supportive psychotherapy, we gently explore and resolve issues in creative and sometimes unexpected ways. This approach is effective in addressing life's challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions, and creative blocks. Envision responding to challenges with more resilience, intention and clarity, and a greater connection to self.
As an experienced mental health counselor and art therapist, I offer the opportunity to understand and express yourself on both the verbal and non-verbal level. Integrating your personal imagery into supportive psychotherapy, we gently explore and resolve issues in creative and sometimes unexpected ways. This approach is effective in addressing life's challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions, and creative blocks. Envision responding to challenges with more resilience, intention and clarity, and a greater connection to self.
Miriam Greenbaum Solomon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01062 (Online Only)
When depression and anxiety become overwhelming, it can interfere with our ability to function on a very basic level. It can also prevent us from experiencing joy and purpose. I take a warm and engaging approach in guiding the therapeutic process for college students, professionals, parents (I'm one!), and seniors living with depression, anxiety, and trauma. My goal is to work together with my clients to navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellbeing.
When depression and anxiety become overwhelming, it can interfere with our ability to function on a very basic level. It can also prevent us from experiencing joy and purpose. I take a warm and engaging approach in guiding the therapeutic process for college students, professionals, parents (I'm one!), and seniors living with depression, anxiety, and trauma. My goal is to work together with my clients to navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellbeing.
Some of the issues I have supported clients with include trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationships and issues relating to gender and sexuality.
Looking for a therapist can be challenging. For those looking for the first time, I'd like to offer some thoughts on finding one who's right for you. While credentials and experience have their place, at the end of the day the most important thing is fit. I encourage you to "go with your gut." Do a phone consult. Did they give you space to talk? Did you feel heard? Sometimes what we need is feeling supported by someone who "gets" us. Other times we grow from someone who is able to challenge us in just the right way.
Some of the issues I have supported clients with include trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationships and issues relating to gender and sexuality.
Looking for a therapist can be challenging. For those looking for the first time, I'd like to offer some thoughts on finding one who's right for you. While credentials and experience have their place, at the end of the day the most important thing is fit. I encourage you to "go with your gut." Do a phone consult. Did they give you space to talk? Did you feel heard? Sometimes what we need is feeling supported by someone who "gets" us. Other times we grow from someone who is able to challenge us in just the right way.
Mary Lutkus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
I have 20+ years of experience specializing in working primarily with women on issues like anxiety, depression, loss and general life dissatisfaction/spiritual disconnection.
I believe we are spiritual beings having a human experience - and it can be HARD! I would like to offer you a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate space to process your feelings & find meaning in the midst of the struggle. Within the chaos & fear many of us live in, we lose touch with our inner power & our connection to one another & the planet. When anxiety, depression & other emotions show up, they need to be honored & listened to. Based upon your belief system, I would like to help support & guide you out of the darkness & back to your life's purpose - back to a valued and full life.
I have 20+ years of experience specializing in working primarily with women on issues like anxiety, depression, loss and general life dissatisfaction/spiritual disconnection.
I believe we are spiritual beings having a human experience - and it can be HARD! I would like to offer you a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate space to process your feelings & find meaning in the midst of the struggle. Within the chaos & fear many of us live in, we lose touch with our inner power & our connection to one another & the planet. When anxiety, depression & other emotions show up, they need to be honored & listened to. Based upon your belief system, I would like to help support & guide you out of the darkness & back to your life's purpose - back to a valued and full life.
These relationships illuminate a way to navigate the difficult mysteries of life's struggles, such as divorce, addiction, parenthood, or depression.
By listening with deep compassion and acceptance, I collaborate with people as they expand their ability to belong to themselves. Through our time together we will affirm your inherent goodness during troubling life events. Our feelings and sensations are a natural and organic response to life. Our bodies, being the center of human experience, are the greatest sources of guidance through feelings, sensations, and reactions. When our natural response to life is shamed or rejected we cease belonging to life and to ourselves. When we are able to allow these feelings to flow through us, our whole selves become a part of life.
These relationships illuminate a way to navigate the difficult mysteries of life's struggles, such as divorce, addiction, parenthood, or depression.
By listening with deep compassion and acceptance, I collaborate with people as they expand their ability to belong to themselves. Through our time together we will affirm your inherent goodness during troubling life events. Our feelings and sensations are a natural and organic response to life. Our bodies, being the center of human experience, are the greatest sources of guidance through feelings, sensations, and reactions. When our natural response to life is shamed or rejected we cease belonging to life and to ourselves. When we are able to allow these feelings to flow through us, our whole selves become a part of life.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. Early in my career I co-authored a book called Relationships, which explored how marriages either succeeded or failed. My work on the book helped me formulate a way of working with couples, one that was supportive of struggle in the interest of strengthening the relationship bond. I attempt to help couples not only survive but also to thrive. In addition, I do long- term psychodynamic work with individuals . I have worked with many people struggling with depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. Early in my career I co-authored a book called Relationships, which explored how marriages either succeeded or failed. My work on the book helped me formulate a way of working with couples, one that was supportive of struggle in the interest of strengthening the relationship bond. I attempt to help couples not only survive but also to thrive. In addition, I do long- term psychodynamic work with individuals . I have worked with many people struggling with depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress.
I have helped support people with myriad internal struggles that could be identified as depression, anxiety, addiction, relational stress and conflict, identity issues, grief and loss, sexual issues, and emotional management and regulation.
I am driven by this work’s constant proof that when a person understands themselves better, they begin to live a better life. I am rooted in mindfulness, western psychotherapy, embodiment, and spiritual constellations as my foundation for support and I am comfortable with using a myriad of techniques and lineages to help a person navigate their inner world to change their outer reality.
I have helped support people with myriad internal struggles that could be identified as depression, anxiety, addiction, relational stress and conflict, identity issues, grief and loss, sexual issues, and emotional management and regulation.
I am driven by this work’s constant proof that when a person understands themselves better, they begin to live a better life. I am rooted in mindfulness, western psychotherapy, embodiment, and spiritual constellations as my foundation for support and I am comfortable with using a myriad of techniques and lineages to help a person navigate their inner world to change their outer reality.
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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.