Depression Therapists in Westborough, MA
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Brittney Bannon is a Master-Level Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She has 7 years of experience working with the special needs population as well as 4 years of experience working with children and adolescents. She has experience with family counseling and behavioral work, and her specialties include depression, anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, behavioral issues, life transitions, women's issues, trauma, and relationship issues.
Brittney Bannon is a Master-Level Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She has 7 years of experience working with the special needs population as well as 4 years of experience working with children and adolescents. She has experience with family counseling and behavioral work, and her specialties include depression, anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, behavioral issues, life transitions, women's issues, trauma, and relationship issues.
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Kathryn Geremia
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Westborough, MA 01581 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use disorders.
Some people seek therapy when a new problem arises or when a problem(s) becomes to distressing and is now interfering in life. For others, therapy is preventive and helps manage the stress of everyday life. I believe that therapy is always beneficial, regardless of the reason or timing. My approach to mental health incorporates full mind-body wellness. My style of therapy is client-focused, collaborative, and insight oriented. You are the expert in your life and we will work together to learn and problem solve, in a supportive environment that encourages positive changes to enhance your life and overall well-being.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use disorders.
Some people seek therapy when a new problem arises or when a problem(s) becomes to distressing and is now interfering in life. For others, therapy is preventive and helps manage the stress of everyday life. I believe that therapy is always beneficial, regardless of the reason or timing. My approach to mental health incorporates full mind-body wellness. My style of therapy is client-focused, collaborative, and insight oriented. You are the expert in your life and we will work together to learn and problem solve, in a supportive environment that encourages positive changes to enhance your life and overall well-being.
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Elizabeth Clements is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC) who has over 5 years of experience. She is passionate about helping individuals reach their highest potential through the process of psychotherapy. Elizabeth specializes in relationship issues, major life transitions, grief, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Elizabeth Clements is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC) who has over 5 years of experience. She is passionate about helping individuals reach their highest potential through the process of psychotherapy. Elizabeth specializes in relationship issues, major life transitions, grief, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
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Anna-dora Maloney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westborough, MA 01581 (Online Only)
We all go through challenging times and it takes a great deal of courage to face these challenges and move forward. My passion is working with adults of all ages who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, a life transition, a loss or an illness. I work with each of my clients to identify tools and strategies that they can use to address these difficulties, feel better, and lead a more fulfilling life in whatever way they hope to. I believe that each person has inner strength and resilience that they can increase, and that you are stronger than you think.
We all go through challenging times and it takes a great deal of courage to face these challenges and move forward. My passion is working with adults of all ages who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, a life transition, a loss or an illness. I work with each of my clients to identify tools and strategies that they can use to address these difficulties, feel better, and lead a more fulfilling life in whatever way they hope to. I believe that each person has inner strength and resilience that they can increase, and that you are stronger than you think.
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience providing therapy to adults, adolescents, and children with a variety of presenting problems including anxiety, depression, substance abuse-related issues, relationship problems, trauma, legal problems, and sexual behavioral problems. Whether your goal is to work through a specific life situation, relationship issue, problematic behavior, or perhaps you are feeling a more general sense of unhappiness and would like support and to learn strategies to help you feel better, I would like to collaborate with you on that journey! I am available days and evenings.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience providing therapy to adults, adolescents, and children with a variety of presenting problems including anxiety, depression, substance abuse-related issues, relationship problems, trauma, legal problems, and sexual behavioral problems. Whether your goal is to work through a specific life situation, relationship issue, problematic behavior, or perhaps you are feeling a more general sense of unhappiness and would like support and to learn strategies to help you feel better, I would like to collaborate with you on that journey! I am available days and evenings.
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I have experience with anxiety, panic, depression.
Upon your appointment you will find a warm welcoming environment that is safe. comfortable and non-judgmental. You will receive my undivided attention as you share your thoughts, feelings and fears. Together we can identify your goals and work towards achieving them. I am a goal oriented therapist who believes you are seeking change and improvement to your current situation. The focus is to help clients develop techniques to minimize negative symptoms and work towards an enjoyable future.
I have experience with anxiety, panic, depression.
Upon your appointment you will find a warm welcoming environment that is safe. comfortable and non-judgmental. You will receive my undivided attention as you share your thoughts, feelings and fears. Together we can identify your goals and work towards achieving them. I am a goal oriented therapist who believes you are seeking change and improvement to your current situation. The focus is to help clients develop techniques to minimize negative symptoms and work towards an enjoyable future.
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Had enough of not being enough? Misunderstood? Feeling inauthentic? If you are living life from past hurts, you’ll find yourself depressed, anxious, exhausted, stressed and feeling stuck. The focus of my practice is empowering others to see their self-worth and inspire them into action. You don’t have to know how to heal; if you are willing to heal and show up, we will get you to your destination. Living in present time authentically means sorting though the things that are no longer useful to you. Ready to move from anxiety and depression and become empowered from the inside out? I'm here to help.
Had enough of not being enough? Misunderstood? Feeling inauthentic? If you are living life from past hurts, you’ll find yourself depressed, anxious, exhausted, stressed and feeling stuck. The focus of my practice is empowering others to see their self-worth and inspire them into action. You don’t have to know how to heal; if you are willing to heal and show up, we will get you to your destination. Living in present time authentically means sorting though the things that are no longer useful to you. Ready to move from anxiety and depression and become empowered from the inside out? I'm here to help.
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Hello and welcome! I have spent years working alongside individuals impacted by complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and issues arising in relationships. We are all human in this world- with our lived experiences, range of emotions, and our best efforts to cope with it all. Sometimes our best attempts to cope can end up holding us back or hurting us in the long run. The good news is that we are amazing and adaptive beings. What was learned as a way to stay safe in the world can be considered and evaluated. In a supportive and trusting environment, we can expand our awareness and make informed choices for ourselves in the present.
Hello and welcome! I have spent years working alongside individuals impacted by complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and issues arising in relationships. We are all human in this world- with our lived experiences, range of emotions, and our best efforts to cope with it all. Sometimes our best attempts to cope can end up holding us back or hurting us in the long run. The good news is that we are amazing and adaptive beings. What was learned as a way to stay safe in the world can be considered and evaluated. In a supportive and trusting environment, we can expand our awareness and make informed choices for ourselves in the present.
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I work with a broad range of issues such as depression, grief, anxiety, trauma/abuse, family and marriage concerns, and much more.
I exclusively devote my practice to the Deaf community, focusing on identifying and responding to the unique needs of Deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, and late-deafened individuals; members of the cochlear implant community; and their families.
I work with a broad range of issues such as depression, grief, anxiety, trauma/abuse, family and marriage concerns, and much more.
I exclusively devote my practice to the Deaf community, focusing on identifying and responding to the unique needs of Deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, and late-deafened individuals; members of the cochlear implant community; and their families.
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Examples of conditions treated are: Bell's Palsy; TMJ; hypertension; anxiety; depression; insomnia; musculoskeletal problems/injuries; PTSD; smoking cessation; weight loss; migraines/headaches; PMS; menstrual irregularities; infertility; IBS; side effects of chemotherapy.
I have 32 years of experience working in the mental health field. My areas of training and expertise in therapy include eating disorders, various anxiety and affective disorders, and people in recovery from alcohol and drugs. I have worked with many people with a variety of problems and diagnoses not listed. I work with adults only in individual therapy. Before contacting me please be sure to check if your insurance plan is one I am currently credentialed with: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts and Aetna. Harvard Pilgrim's behavioral health services are received through Optum and I am not yet credentialed with them.
Examples of conditions treated are: Bell's Palsy; TMJ; hypertension; anxiety; depression; insomnia; musculoskeletal problems/injuries; PTSD; smoking cessation; weight loss; migraines/headaches; PMS; menstrual irregularities; infertility; IBS; side effects of chemotherapy.
I have 32 years of experience working in the mental health field. My areas of training and expertise in therapy include eating disorders, various anxiety and affective disorders, and people in recovery from alcohol and drugs. I have worked with many people with a variety of problems and diagnoses not listed. I work with adults only in individual therapy. Before contacting me please be sure to check if your insurance plan is one I am currently credentialed with: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts and Aetna. Harvard Pilgrim's behavioral health services are received through Optum and I am not yet credentialed with them.
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Marcy Paris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Westborough, MA 01581
Waitlist for new clients
I am a psychotherapist with 25 years of experience. I work with men, women and adolescents with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship struggles. My main focus is to help you reach your own personal goals. My style is interactive, warm and direct. I believe the therapeutic relationship is paramount to successful treatment. I pride myself on creating a safe environment by being authentic, discerning, supportive and compassionate in a non-judgmental atmosphere.
I am a psychotherapist with 25 years of experience. I work with men, women and adolescents with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship struggles. My main focus is to help you reach your own personal goals. My style is interactive, warm and direct. I believe the therapeutic relationship is paramount to successful treatment. I pride myself on creating a safe environment by being authentic, discerning, supportive and compassionate in a non-judgmental atmosphere.
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I have many years experience delivering intensive family therapy to families at risk and treating adults for Depression and Anxiety.
I offer evidence-based, client centered, treatments delivered with compassion, humor and intelligence. My job satisfaction comes from seeing large changes in my clients over a short period of time. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and include elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Art Therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a psychosocial intervention that is the most widely used evidence-based practice for improving mental health. Guided by empirical research, CBT focuses on the development of personal coping strategies that target solving current problems and changing unhelpful patterns in cognitions (e.g. thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes), behaviors, and emotional regulation.
I have many years experience delivering intensive family therapy to families at risk and treating adults for Depression and Anxiety.
I offer evidence-based, client centered, treatments delivered with compassion, humor and intelligence. My job satisfaction comes from seeing large changes in my clients over a short period of time. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and include elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Art Therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a psychosocial intervention that is the most widely used evidence-based practice for improving mental health. Guided by empirical research, CBT focuses on the development of personal coping strategies that target solving current problems and changing unhelpful patterns in cognitions (e.g. thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes), behaviors, and emotional regulation.
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Nejla Sezer - Serene Skies Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westborough, MA 01581
I’ve worked with a diverse set of clients on a wide array of issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, ADHD, Trauma and more.
Welcome to my practice. The fact that you are here is a testament to your desire for a better future full of healing and growth. I am acutely aware of how difficult this first step can be, and I am here to support you on your journey. I firmly believe that establishing a strong therapeutic relationship is vital in helping my clients strive for the better. To that end, I always aim to provide a safe, open and non-judgemental atmosphere where my clients can comfortably explore the most intimate details of their lives.
I’ve worked with a diverse set of clients on a wide array of issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, ADHD, Trauma and more.
Welcome to my practice. The fact that you are here is a testament to your desire for a better future full of healing and growth. I am acutely aware of how difficult this first step can be, and I am here to support you on your journey. I firmly believe that establishing a strong therapeutic relationship is vital in helping my clients strive for the better. To that end, I always aim to provide a safe, open and non-judgemental atmosphere where my clients can comfortably explore the most intimate details of their lives.
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Individuals and couples, children and adults, who experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, attention deficits, impulsivity, and interpersonal problems often benefit from mental health counseling. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidenced based practice used to reduce these symptoms and conflicts. Long term and short term counseling can provide coping strategies and knowledge for clients to better function in life.
Individuals and couples, children and adults, who experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, attention deficits, impulsivity, and interpersonal problems often benefit from mental health counseling. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidenced based practice used to reduce these symptoms and conflicts. Long term and short term counseling can provide coping strategies and knowledge for clients to better function in life.
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When painful things happen in our lives, we do our best to cope with it in the moment. That might mean we get really good at “just dealing with it,” and “toughing it out.” Maybe we get really good at “checking out,” or maybe we become super skilled at coming up with clever ways to altogether avoid triggering situations. At one point in time, these skills served you well. And maybe they don’t any longer. Often, underneath these patterns anxiety and depression flood every day, drowning out our resources and making life difficult to enjoy. But changing these patterns and finding new hope can seem like an impossible feat.
When painful things happen in our lives, we do our best to cope with it in the moment. That might mean we get really good at “just dealing with it,” and “toughing it out.” Maybe we get really good at “checking out,” or maybe we become super skilled at coming up with clever ways to altogether avoid triggering situations. At one point in time, these skills served you well. And maybe they don’t any longer. Often, underneath these patterns anxiety and depression flood every day, drowning out our resources and making life difficult to enjoy. But changing these patterns and finding new hope can seem like an impossible feat.
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Black Rock Counseling and Wellness
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westborough, MA 01582 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or depression? Struggling with relationship difficulties, trauma, or self-esteem issues? If you're ready to commit to personal growth and mental well-being, I’m here to help you navigate these challenges and find your path to a healthier, happier life. For the past 12 years, I've been dedicated to supporting individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in exploring their inner worlds and making positive changes. My clients can expect a compassionate, client-centered approach.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or depression? Struggling with relationship difficulties, trauma, or self-esteem issues? If you're ready to commit to personal growth and mental well-being, I’m here to help you navigate these challenges and find your path to a healthier, happier life. For the past 12 years, I've been dedicated to supporting individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in exploring their inner worlds and making positive changes. My clients can expect a compassionate, client-centered approach.
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We treat depression, anxiety, substance use, stress-related issues, trauma, self-esteem issues, mood disorders, grief and loss, LGBTQ, and first responders.
Rollins Counseling Center offers individual and family counseling to adolescents and adults. We offer Telehealth! In-person visits are available in our Westford location and will be available in our Marlborough location in December, 2021. We have a team of licensed clinicians that utilize evidenced based therapies to effectively treat a wide range of issues that affect one’s quality of life. Treatment modalities include psychodynamic therapy, CBT, family systems, mind-body approaches, hypnotherapy and EMDR.
We treat depression, anxiety, substance use, stress-related issues, trauma, self-esteem issues, mood disorders, grief and loss, LGBTQ, and first responders.
Rollins Counseling Center offers individual and family counseling to adolescents and adults. We offer Telehealth! In-person visits are available in our Westford location and will be available in our Marlborough location in December, 2021. We have a team of licensed clinicians that utilize evidenced based therapies to effectively treat a wide range of issues that affect one’s quality of life. Treatment modalities include psychodynamic therapy, CBT, family systems, mind-body approaches, hypnotherapy and EMDR.
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I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief and loss and PTSD.
Hello! I’m Sarah and I have been a practicing counselor for over 20 years. I went to Boston University and U-Mass for graduate school. I love helping people find their true selves, overcome pain and change their lives for the better. I invest 100% into my clients and love what I do!
I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief and loss and PTSD.
Hello! I’m Sarah and I have been a practicing counselor for over 20 years. I went to Boston University and U-Mass for graduate school. I love helping people find their true selves, overcome pain and change their lives for the better. I invest 100% into my clients and love what I do!
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Vijay Dalal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MBA, LICSW
Verified Verified
Westborough, MA 01581 (Online Only)
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from different cultural backgrounds. My style is active, interactive, and engaging. My clients come with anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, past trauma, and relationship-related issues.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from different cultural backgrounds. My style is active, interactive, and engaging. My clients come with anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, past trauma, and relationship-related issues.
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I am skilled in addressing depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, low self-esteem, high sensitivity, loss, and assertiveness.
I currently have daytime openings. For over 26 years, I have had the pleasure of helping clients achieve their wellness goals, and welcome the opportunity to work with you. I am compassionate, easy to talk with and strive to provide a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore what is inhibiting them from feeling their best. I value building a strong therapeutic relationship and work to tailor sessions to meet each client’s unique needs. My years of experience and training foster my ability to help clients develop healthier habits, routines, and skills to manage life’s challenges.
I am skilled in addressing depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, low self-esteem, high sensitivity, loss, and assertiveness.
I currently have daytime openings. For over 26 years, I have had the pleasure of helping clients achieve their wellness goals, and welcome the opportunity to work with you. I am compassionate, easy to talk with and strive to provide a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore what is inhibiting them from feeling their best. I value building a strong therapeutic relationship and work to tailor sessions to meet each client’s unique needs. My years of experience and training foster my ability to help clients develop healthier habits, routines, and skills to manage life’s challenges.
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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.