Depression Therapists in Malden, MA

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Marianne Musk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you the parent of a teen or a young adult who is struggling with symptoms of anxiety or depression? Maybe you’re a survivor of trauma and are ready to start seeking therapeutic support to start processing your experience? Perhaps your life has become overwhelming and you need someone to talk to? Or maybe you’re struggling with your relationships with others or your relationship with yourself? You are not alone and things can get better.
Are you the parent of a teen or a young adult who is struggling with symptoms of anxiety or depression? Maybe you’re a survivor of trauma and are ready to start seeking therapeutic support to start processing your experience? Perhaps your life has become overwhelming and you need someone to talk to? Or maybe you’re struggling with your relationships with others or your relationship with yourself? You are not alone and things can get better.
(781) 725-6513 View (781) 725-6513
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Thelma Terrero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
Accepting new clients now (Virtual only) Thank you for taking a step towards beginning your healing journey through therapy. It’s a privilege to be here and to be able to support others in this way. I am a bilingual and bicultural psychotherapist with several years of experience in providing individual, couples, and group counseling. My area of expertise includes anxiety, depression, race based trauma, immigration stress, political trauma, PTSD, relationship hurdles, and overall stress management. I have a wide range of experience including hospital/health-based therapy, outpatient counseling, consultatio
Accepting new clients now (Virtual only) Thank you for taking a step towards beginning your healing journey through therapy. It’s a privilege to be here and to be able to support others in this way. I am a bilingual and bicultural psychotherapist with several years of experience in providing individual, couples, and group counseling. My area of expertise includes anxiety, depression, race based trauma, immigration stress, political trauma, PTSD, relationship hurdles, and overall stress management. I have a wide range of experience including hospital/health-based therapy, outpatient counseling, consultatio
(857) 524-3288 View (857) 524-3288
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Shu Hui Li
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148
Concerns are depression, anxiety, trauma, acculturation, parenting, relational issues dating, premarital, marital, family conflicts.
Everyone has a unique background and life story. I understand everyone has difficulties. Whether you're at crossroads, distressed over troubled relationships, facing difficult challenges or looking for meaning in life, I can work with you on your aspirations. As you begin sensing your inner peace, you will feel the power of hope moving you toward a balanced life, breaking through challenges and improving your relationships with others. To support you toward a balanced life, I will use various therapeutic interventions regarding your emotional, relational, physical, social and family concerns.
Concerns are depression, anxiety, trauma, acculturation, parenting, relational issues dating, premarital, marital, family conflicts.
Everyone has a unique background and life story. I understand everyone has difficulties. Whether you're at crossroads, distressed over troubled relationships, facing difficult challenges or looking for meaning in life, I can work with you on your aspirations. As you begin sensing your inner peace, you will feel the power of hope moving you toward a balanced life, breaking through challenges and improving your relationships with others. To support you toward a balanced life, I will use various therapeutic interventions regarding your emotional, relational, physical, social and family concerns.
(339) 210-1056 View (339) 210-1056
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Gina Malvarosa
Counselor, LMHC, LADC1
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148
My services are tailored to individuals struggling with a variety of mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, panic, mood disorder) and substance abuse issues. I work with all populations and provide home based therapy and outreach-- to the elderly-- and those diagnosed with complicated medical issues. My services are geared toward assessing one's baseline and identifying specific strengths, coping, limitations, vulnerabilities and grounding skills. I also incorporate the spiritual element of healing--which fosters personal growth for recovery.
My services are tailored to individuals struggling with a variety of mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, panic, mood disorder) and substance abuse issues. I work with all populations and provide home based therapy and outreach-- to the elderly-- and those diagnosed with complicated medical issues. My services are geared toward assessing one's baseline and identifying specific strengths, coping, limitations, vulnerabilities and grounding skills. I also incorporate the spiritual element of healing--which fosters personal growth for recovery.
(617) 849-9790 View (617) 849-9790
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Jennifer Pace
Counselor
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Jennifer Pace, LMHC. I am a Massachusetts native, currently living in North Carolina. I received both my Bachelors and Masters degrees in Psychology from Bridgewater State University. My professional and educational history includes experience gained from inpatient settings, outpatient clinics, and crisis services. Much of my practice has been geared towards anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders. I have an eclectic approach to psychotherapy, which includes methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic,
Hello! My name is Jennifer Pace, LMHC. I am a Massachusetts native, currently living in North Carolina. I received both my Bachelors and Masters degrees in Psychology from Bridgewater State University. My professional and educational history includes experience gained from inpatient settings, outpatient clinics, and crisis services. Much of my practice has been geared towards anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders. I have an eclectic approach to psychotherapy, which includes methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic,
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Kathleen Caringi
Counselor
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
I have worked closely with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depression, as well as other mood disorders.
Hi, if you are here and looking, then I believe I can help you. Life can be difficult at any stage. Sometimes it is transitions, sometimes it is navigating relationships, exploring where to go next, making decisions, or simply dealing with all life is throwing your way. It can be helpful to explore ways to approach the feelings that can be overwhelming, whether they are new feelings that you are experiencing, or things you have struggled with your entire life. It isn't easy to always begin that process but as I mentioned, if you are here and reading, you have already taken the first step.
I have worked closely with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depression, as well as other mood disorders.
Hi, if you are here and looking, then I believe I can help you. Life can be difficult at any stage. Sometimes it is transitions, sometimes it is navigating relationships, exploring where to go next, making decisions, or simply dealing with all life is throwing your way. It can be helpful to explore ways to approach the feelings that can be overwhelming, whether they are new feelings that you are experiencing, or things you have struggled with your entire life. It isn't easy to always begin that process but as I mentioned, if you are here and reading, you have already taken the first step.
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Tania Gianino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
Life can present with many challenges that can be overwhelming and stressful and the constant demand on our mind and body can manifest in a variety of ways that impact your quality of life. You may be struggling with depression, self-esteem issues, or anxiety that impacts your relationships, school, work, sleep, or frequent worries. You do not have to go through it alone and there is help available. With 18 years of experience as Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I have worked with young adults, adults, families, and groups in a variety of settings. The therapeutic relationship will be the initial step to the therapeutic
Life can present with many challenges that can be overwhelming and stressful and the constant demand on our mind and body can manifest in a variety of ways that impact your quality of life. You may be struggling with depression, self-esteem issues, or anxiety that impacts your relationships, school, work, sleep, or frequent worries. You do not have to go through it alone and there is help available. With 18 years of experience as Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I have worked with young adults, adults, families, and groups in a variety of settings. The therapeutic relationship will be the initial step to the therapeutic
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Heather Benjamin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
Life happens and sometimes a lot can happen all at once. Relationship struggles, family planning, career changes, navigating academic life, death/loss, depression, anxiety, post-partum, gender & sexuality, family stress, illness, trauma, and COVID-19 are issues we all have experienced. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the enormity of significant life changes or even day-to-day routines, especially after a 3-year pandemic. Are you interested in getting help? Talking to someone who will not criticize, belittle, or judge you? As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, calm, and open space for us to work together to identify areas of c
Life happens and sometimes a lot can happen all at once. Relationship struggles, family planning, career changes, navigating academic life, death/loss, depression, anxiety, post-partum, gender & sexuality, family stress, illness, trauma, and COVID-19 are issues we all have experienced. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the enormity of significant life changes or even day-to-day routines, especially after a 3-year pandemic. Are you interested in getting help? Talking to someone who will not criticize, belittle, or judge you? As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, calm, and open space for us to work together to identify areas of c
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Jill Ortolano
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
I have been given the privilege to work with people on addressing and treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, sexual problems, trauma, body image and self-esteem, domestic abuse, substance abuse, and long-term illness.
Hi I'm Jill, a Mental Health Counselor licensed in Massachusetts with 19 years experience. Something I've heard over the years is how hard it is to pick a therapist from a very long list of skilled clinicians that typically sound similar. How can you really know? I can assure you- working with me will be a collaboration because I believe in building a solid rapport first with anyone I work with. Having worked in Boston and surrounding areas, shelters, and internationally online, I can adapt to meet people where they're at.
I have been given the privilege to work with people on addressing and treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, sexual problems, trauma, body image and self-esteem, domestic abuse, substance abuse, and long-term illness.
Hi I'm Jill, a Mental Health Counselor licensed in Massachusetts with 19 years experience. Something I've heard over the years is how hard it is to pick a therapist from a very long list of skilled clinicians that typically sound similar. How can you really know? I can assure you- working with me will be a collaboration because I believe in building a solid rapport first with anyone I work with. Having worked in Boston and surrounding areas, shelters, and internationally online, I can adapt to meet people where they're at.
(978) 404-7550 View (978) 404-7550
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Maya Williams
Counselor
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
I specialize or have experience counseling individuals with ADHD, other forms of neurodivergence, anger management, relationship and/or family discord, phase of life circumstances or grief, anxiety, mood disorders, racial trauma and identities, depression, gender expression or identity exploration, self-esteem, or body image concerns, and chronic medical.
My goal is to expand the notion of what some may think therapy to be. I don’t have a cure or magic wand to change you, but I have the knowledge, expertise, and experience to help you grow on your life journey. This can be accomplished by reviewing the intersectionality of your circumstances and utilizing therapeutic methods such as person-centered, multicultural, mindfulness-based, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral, expressive art, emotional, compassion-focused, strengths-based, interpersonal, cognitive processing, and solution-focused. I acknowledge the systemic disparities and am strongly committed to providing culturally
I specialize or have experience counseling individuals with ADHD, other forms of neurodivergence, anger management, relationship and/or family discord, phase of life circumstances or grief, anxiety, mood disorders, racial trauma and identities, depression, gender expression or identity exploration, self-esteem, or body image concerns, and chronic medical.
My goal is to expand the notion of what some may think therapy to be. I don’t have a cure or magic wand to change you, but I have the knowledge, expertise, and experience to help you grow on your life journey. This can be accomplished by reviewing the intersectionality of your circumstances and utilizing therapeutic methods such as person-centered, multicultural, mindfulness-based, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral, expressive art, emotional, compassion-focused, strengths-based, interpersonal, cognitive processing, and solution-focused. I acknowledge the systemic disparities and am strongly committed to providing culturally
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Amanda Saoit
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
Hi there! It is nice to meet you. My name is Amanda and I have over a decade of experience with helping adults, families, youth and Veterans overcome a variety of challenges. My main strategies for healing include EMDR, CBT, and strengths based therapies. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, anxiety/depression, addiction recovery, and major life transitions. With hard work, self discovery and laughs along the way, I have hope you can heal and experience joy. Your story matters and I look forward to hearing from you.
Hi there! It is nice to meet you. My name is Amanda and I have over a decade of experience with helping adults, families, youth and Veterans overcome a variety of challenges. My main strategies for healing include EMDR, CBT, and strengths based therapies. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, anxiety/depression, addiction recovery, and major life transitions. With hard work, self discovery and laughs along the way, I have hope you can heal and experience joy. Your story matters and I look forward to hearing from you.
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Veronica Dacey
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
Veronica Dacey received her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Antioch University in Keene, NH. Veronica is an active member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and an intuitive clinician that enjoys working with adolescents and adults in individual, group and family settings. Veronica’s interests include spirituality, mindfulness, EMDR, treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, parenting, ADHD, relationships, loss, and substance abuse. Veronica has been working in the mental health field for the past 30 + years in MA/NH where she is licensed.
Veronica Dacey received her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Antioch University in Keene, NH. Veronica is an active member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and an intuitive clinician that enjoys working with adolescents and adults in individual, group and family settings. Veronica’s interests include spirituality, mindfulness, EMDR, treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, parenting, ADHD, relationships, loss, and substance abuse. Veronica has been working in the mental health field for the past 30 + years in MA/NH where she is licensed.
(857) 832-6838 View (857) 832-6838
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Peter Camden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
Clients served generally deal with anxiety, depression, inattentive/hyperactivity, and trauma. My practice helps each client with their development of internal and external hope. Throught a motivaitonal therapeutic process, strength arise. As a psychotherapist, I provide a strength based, client centered, solution-focused dynamic. My primary reason for being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is to provide educational and self-reflective dialogue towards the understanding and betterment of client's served. My philosophy delves into client resiliency while viewing one’s own person-in-environment narrative.
Clients served generally deal with anxiety, depression, inattentive/hyperactivity, and trauma. My practice helps each client with their development of internal and external hope. Throught a motivaitonal therapeutic process, strength arise. As a psychotherapist, I provide a strength based, client centered, solution-focused dynamic. My primary reason for being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is to provide educational and self-reflective dialogue towards the understanding and betterment of client's served. My philosophy delves into client resiliency while viewing one’s own person-in-environment narrative.
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Glennice Ryan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
I provide clinical counseling for those dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and family and marital challenges.
Are you looking for healing from trauma or desire to better connect in your marriage and family relationships? Do you need help to reach your goals and want a Christian therapist?
I provide clinical counseling for those dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and family and marital challenges.
Are you looking for healing from trauma or desire to better connect in your marriage and family relationships? Do you need help to reach your goals and want a Christian therapist?
(857) 219-4459 View (857) 219-4459
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OCD/Anxiety & Mood Specialist, Marcello Cugno
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck, burnt out, or struggling to get through each day? Is your anxiety or depression making you feel hopeless? Having thoughts of making changes are leaving you feeling overwhelmed or frustrated? Don't know who you can trust to express how you honestly feel so that you can move forward? Mind Matters Counseling can help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and relationships. You will be challenged to discover new perspectives in a non-judgmental manner and your feelings and emotions will be validated using the best practices.
Are you feeling stuck, burnt out, or struggling to get through each day? Is your anxiety or depression making you feel hopeless? Having thoughts of making changes are leaving you feeling overwhelmed or frustrated? Don't know who you can trust to express how you honestly feel so that you can move forward? Mind Matters Counseling can help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and relationships. You will be challenged to discover new perspectives in a non-judgmental manner and your feelings and emotions will be validated using the best practices.
(781) 268-8489 View (781) 268-8489
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Lucia Milla-DeAngelo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
Licensed independent clinical social worker/psychotherapist specializing in treating people ages 18 yrs old and up, college-aged students, working professionals and adults coping with loss, grief and bereavement, difficulties adjusting to life changes, relationship issues, anxiety, stress depression and personal finance/money mindset/mental health intersection. I am a bilingual and bicultural English/Spanish speaking clinician who provides BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. My focus is to provide trauma sensitive, culturally sensitive, strength-based, person-centered, holistic treatment modalities to help you achieve your goals.
Licensed independent clinical social worker/psychotherapist specializing in treating people ages 18 yrs old and up, college-aged students, working professionals and adults coping with loss, grief and bereavement, difficulties adjusting to life changes, relationship issues, anxiety, stress depression and personal finance/money mindset/mental health intersection. I am a bilingual and bicultural English/Spanish speaking clinician who provides BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. My focus is to provide trauma sensitive, culturally sensitive, strength-based, person-centered, holistic treatment modalities to help you achieve your goals.
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Chloé Tagan
Counselor
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression and nervous system regulation, through a holistic lens. I help individuals address trauma, re-align back to a connection to self, get clarity on their values and goals, understand what may be getting in the way of the life they envision and assist them in feeling empowered to make change. I take a person-centered and strengths based approach, meeting a client where they are at, in order to create improvement in their life. I utilize an emphasis on diet, exercise & lifestyle behaviors.
I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression and nervous system regulation, through a holistic lens. I help individuals address trauma, re-align back to a connection to self, get clarity on their values and goals, understand what may be getting in the way of the life they envision and assist them in feeling empowered to make change. I take a person-centered and strengths based approach, meeting a client where they are at, in order to create improvement in their life. I utilize an emphasis on diet, exercise & lifestyle behaviors.
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Deborah Parsons
Counselor
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
Life brings many challenges that can be overwhelming and impact our ability to cope on a daily basis. Sometimes we develop feelings of depression or anxiety associated with these experiences as a result and it can feel nearly impossible to get through these difficulties. I would be honored to walk through these life experience alongside you to serve as a witness, sounding board and guide. I graduated from Rivier University in Nashua, NH in 2013 with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. I now work as a Licensed (Clinical) Mental Health Counselor in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire working with adults who have a variety
Life brings many challenges that can be overwhelming and impact our ability to cope on a daily basis. Sometimes we develop feelings of depression or anxiety associated with these experiences as a result and it can feel nearly impossible to get through these difficulties. I would be honored to walk through these life experience alongside you to serve as a witness, sounding board and guide. I graduated from Rivier University in Nashua, NH in 2013 with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. I now work as a Licensed (Clinical) Mental Health Counselor in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire working with adults who have a variety
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Alyssa Kempskie
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
Do you ever feel anxious and stressed with life? Have you tried to feel better on your own without any success? I am here to help navigate challenges in communication, relationships, and change. With a collaborative working relationship I can teach you the skills to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and change. Using a client centered-manner I will always keep your needs first and encourage you to guide treatment. I work with a solution-focused, CBT and family system lens while also taking into account your individual needs. I look forward to helping you bring wellness and balance to your life.
Do you ever feel anxious and stressed with life? Have you tried to feel better on your own without any success? I am here to help navigate challenges in communication, relationships, and change. With a collaborative working relationship I can teach you the skills to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and change. Using a client centered-manner I will always keep your needs first and encourage you to guide treatment. I work with a solution-focused, CBT and family system lens while also taking into account your individual needs. I look forward to helping you bring wellness and balance to your life.
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Caroline Gojcz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148  (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Caroline, I've been a Clinical Social Worker since 2004. I've worked in schools, in outpatient counseling, brain injury rehab, residential and foster care programs, and in supervised visitation and parenting education. I am currently providing telehealth services to adults, 18 and older, in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I work with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, parenting issues, adjustment difficulties, and who are going through life transitions. It can be challenging to reach out to ask for help, and I will work with you to try to make it a positive experience.
Hi! I'm Caroline, I've been a Clinical Social Worker since 2004. I've worked in schools, in outpatient counseling, brain injury rehab, residential and foster care programs, and in supervised visitation and parenting education. I am currently providing telehealth services to adults, 18 and older, in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I work with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, parenting issues, adjustment difficulties, and who are going through life transitions. It can be challenging to reach out to ask for help, and I will work with you to try to make it a positive experience.
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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.