Depression Therapists in Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN

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Kim St. Mane
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health issues, PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, anger issues, grief, and loss.
I am passionate about helping individuals find meaning and purpose in their lives. I offer a holistic and collaborative approach to health and wellness, integrating various techniques to meet the unique needs of my clients. My integrative approach allows me to meet my clients’ needs in the present moment, address underlying issues from their past, help them to find meaning in the choices they have made throughout their lives, and create a life for themselves filled with purpose, joy, and fulfillment. I believe building trusting relationships with my clients is paramount to a healthy therapy experience.
I have experience with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health issues, PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, anger issues, grief, and loss.
I am passionate about helping individuals find meaning and purpose in their lives. I offer a holistic and collaborative approach to health and wellness, integrating various techniques to meet the unique needs of my clients. My integrative approach allows me to meet my clients’ needs in the present moment, address underlying issues from their past, help them to find meaning in the choices they have made throughout their lives, and create a life for themselves filled with purpose, joy, and fulfillment. I believe building trusting relationships with my clients is paramount to a healthy therapy experience.
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Dr. Rachel DuPaul
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Let’s be honest – life is moving faster and getting more stressful by the minute. The thought of finding the time or motivation to do anything about it, though, is a funny joke. So the cycle continues: you keep going to the same job, staying in the same relationship, and putting up with others' expectations. You're stressed, frustrated, and depressed. You find that your thoughts are distracting you, your body is tense, and you snap at everyone and everything. You can't even catch a decent night's sleep! You sometimes even argue with yourself because you "should" be happy with everything you have. So what gives?
Let’s be honest – life is moving faster and getting more stressful by the minute. The thought of finding the time or motivation to do anything about it, though, is a funny joke. So the cycle continues: you keep going to the same job, staying in the same relationship, and putting up with others' expectations. You're stressed, frustrated, and depressed. You find that your thoughts are distracting you, your body is tense, and you snap at everyone and everything. You can't even catch a decent night's sleep! You sometimes even argue with yourself because you "should" be happy with everything you have. So what gives?
(763) 296-3055 View (763) 296-3055
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Renata Tinoco Stephens
Pre-Licensed Professional
Not Verified Not Verified
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55409
I work with clients of all ages and with symptoms related, but not limited to trauma, anxiety, depression, and sexuality.
I believe that each individual frames their life from their experiences. Such experiences can cause distress, sometimes making life unbearable. I invite clients in the direction of the unconscious mental process to create healing and promote change. With wholeheartedness and non-judgemental support, I offer a deep journey in search of keys to unveil the answers that lie within. I help clients to find insight, and cope with the underlying causes of emotional and psychological symptoms. I suppose that it is through telling one's unique story, that one can re-write it.
I work with clients of all ages and with symptoms related, but not limited to trauma, anxiety, depression, and sexuality.
I believe that each individual frames their life from their experiences. Such experiences can cause distress, sometimes making life unbearable. I invite clients in the direction of the unconscious mental process to create healing and promote change. With wholeheartedness and non-judgemental support, I offer a deep journey in search of keys to unveil the answers that lie within. I help clients to find insight, and cope with the underlying causes of emotional and psychological symptoms. I suppose that it is through telling one's unique story, that one can re-write it.
(612) 260-9256 View (612) 260-9256
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Laura L Evensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55419
I have worked with adults who struggle with eating disorders, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, body image, relationship struggles, and difficult life transitions.
Sometimes life can become so overwhelming that we feel stuck and are unsure where to turn next. Sometimes in order to manage this stress, we turn to coping skills or patterns that are not helpful or healthy for us in the long run. For the past 15 years, I have worked with individuals to help them build awareness of any unhelpful patterns and behaviors that have gotten in way of living in line with their values and how they want to show up in their relationships and the world around them.
I have worked with adults who struggle with eating disorders, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, body image, relationship struggles, and difficult life transitions.
Sometimes life can become so overwhelming that we feel stuck and are unsure where to turn next. Sometimes in order to manage this stress, we turn to coping skills or patterns that are not helpful or healthy for us in the long run. For the past 15 years, I have worked with individuals to help them build awareness of any unhelpful patterns and behaviors that have gotten in way of living in line with their values and how they want to show up in their relationships and the world around them.
(952) 232-9933 View (952) 232-9933
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Tamara Lynn Kaiser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55409  (Online Only)
I have been in practice providing individual and couple therapy for over 44 years. My areas of expertise include marriage and relationship counseling, divorce and blended families, and work with individuals who have issues related to depression and anxiety, family of origin, chemical dependency and co-dependency. My clientele includes both heterosexual and gay and lesbian individuals and couples. In addition, I work with clients for whom religion or spirituality are important dimensions of their lives, both as a source of strength and as a source of challenge or conflict.
I have been in practice providing individual and couple therapy for over 44 years. My areas of expertise include marriage and relationship counseling, divorce and blended families, and work with individuals who have issues related to depression and anxiety, family of origin, chemical dependency and co-dependency. My clientele includes both heterosexual and gay and lesbian individuals and couples. In addition, I work with clients for whom religion or spirituality are important dimensions of their lives, both as a source of strength and as a source of challenge or conflict.
(612) 217-4976 View (612) 217-4976
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Madison Andrews
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55438
She has worked with several mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, substance use, borderline personality disorder, disordered eating, grief, trauma, and overall life changes.
Madison Andrews is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota who has been practicing since 2019. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and her Masters in Counseling from Adler University with a specialization in sport and health psychology. Madison is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy along with dialectical behavioral therapy and has a personcentered theoretical orientation.
She has worked with several mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, substance use, borderline personality disorder, disordered eating, grief, trauma, and overall life changes.
Madison Andrews is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota who has been practicing since 2019. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and her Masters in Counseling from Adler University with a specialization in sport and health psychology. Madison is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy along with dialectical behavioral therapy and has a personcentered theoretical orientation.
(952) 295-4481 View (952) 295-4481
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Nicole Brayden
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55438
Nicole graduated from the University of St. Thomas with her Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology and is pursuing licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She previously received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Minnesota. Nicole enjoys working with individuals, families, and adolescents. She has years of experience working with children and adolescents with a variety of diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ODD, and ADHD.
Nicole graduated from the University of St. Thomas with her Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology and is pursuing licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She previously received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Minnesota. Nicole enjoys working with individuals, families, and adolescents. She has years of experience working with children and adolescents with a variety of diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ODD, and ADHD.
(952) 209-7329 View (952) 209-7329
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Justin Duda
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd
Verified Verified
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55426
Justin enjoys working with individuals, couples, families and adolescents and has extensive experience in working with individuals and families that are affected by trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression. He uses a variety of approaches to therapy and utilizes a holistic approach to therapy, incorporating mind, body, and soul care. Justin considers himself bilingual with spending many years studying and working in Germany as a translator. He has also volunteered and spent many years as a student missionary with the fellowship of catholic university students (FOCUS) along being an active member of the Catholic church.
Justin enjoys working with individuals, couples, families and adolescents and has extensive experience in working with individuals and families that are affected by trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression. He uses a variety of approaches to therapy and utilizes a holistic approach to therapy, incorporating mind, body, and soul care. Justin considers himself bilingual with spending many years studying and working in Germany as a translator. He has also volunteered and spent many years as a student missionary with the fellowship of catholic university students (FOCUS) along being an active member of the Catholic church.
(612) 887-9341 View (612) 887-9341
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Jan l Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Welcome to my practice. For the past 20 years, I have worked with adults of varying ages who experience depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, grief and loss, and relationship difficulties. I work to foster a safe, warm, and trusting therapeutic environment. I also work with graduate and undergraduate students at a major university who experience depression, anxiety, relationship and career concerns.
Welcome to my practice. For the past 20 years, I have worked with adults of varying ages who experience depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, grief and loss, and relationship difficulties. I work to foster a safe, warm, and trusting therapeutic environment. I also work with graduate and undergraduate students at a major university who experience depression, anxiety, relationship and career concerns.
(612) 261-1436 View (612) 261-1436
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Tanya Komblevitz Schoettler
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55409
I specialize in working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and stage-of-life issues.
In my practice, I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients to help them find solutions to the issues that have been bothering them. I value creating a strong, trusting relationship with my clients so that they feel comfortable and confident in our work together. My style is warm and interactive and I utilize a client centered approach, meaning that I place strong value on your experiences and the lens through which you see the world. My goal is to help you find your best path toward change and personal growth by creating a supportive space in which to explore.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and stage-of-life issues.
In my practice, I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients to help them find solutions to the issues that have been bothering them. I value creating a strong, trusting relationship with my clients so that they feel comfortable and confident in our work together. My style is warm and interactive and I utilize a client centered approach, meaning that I place strong value on your experiences and the lens through which you see the world. My goal is to help you find your best path toward change and personal growth by creating a supportive space in which to explore.
(651) 376-2127 View (651) 376-2127
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Larry Suess
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified Verified
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55409
You can grow through crisis and challenge! As a psychologist and family therapist I am interested in the family dynamics that have contributed to the issues my clients are facing. I'm especially interested in couples' issues because it's such a challenge to live with someone who inevitably brings up your issues. I'm a seasoned therapist, originally trained as a music therapist, who works with a wide range of issues from personal coaching to parenting, from depression/anxiety to spiritual growth. My view is that every crisis and difficult issue is an opportunity for personal growth.
You can grow through crisis and challenge! As a psychologist and family therapist I am interested in the family dynamics that have contributed to the issues my clients are facing. I'm especially interested in couples' issues because it's such a challenge to live with someone who inevitably brings up your issues. I'm a seasoned therapist, originally trained as a music therapist, who works with a wide range of issues from personal coaching to parenting, from depression/anxiety to spiritual growth. My view is that every crisis and difficult issue is an opportunity for personal growth.
(612) 293-7041 View (612) 293-7041
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Kara Merrill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55409  (Online Only)
I am experienced in assessing and counseling for depression, anxiety, body image issues, TBI's, life stressors, and relationship challenges.
My journey to becoming a mental health provider developed out of curiosity about how the body and mind works. After pursuing a degree in social work from the University of North Dakota and working in a variety of clinical settings including social services, hospitals, outpatient and inpatient facilities, and private practice, I began to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of individualized care for each person. This has allowed me to create a safe space for clients in navigating their own mental health journeys.
I am experienced in assessing and counseling for depression, anxiety, body image issues, TBI's, life stressors, and relationship challenges.
My journey to becoming a mental health provider developed out of curiosity about how the body and mind works. After pursuing a degree in social work from the University of North Dakota and working in a variety of clinical settings including social services, hospitals, outpatient and inpatient facilities, and private practice, I began to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of individualized care for each person. This has allowed me to create a safe space for clients in navigating their own mental health journeys.
(952) 800-3995 View (952) 800-3995
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Turning Page Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55409  (Online Only)
I have specialized in autism, anxiety, depression, crisis, parenting skills and relationship repair.
I believe in providing all of my clients with the best therapy possible by using an approach that fits who they are as a person. I want my clients to have a safe, open space to be themselves, ask for what they need, and feel comfortable every time they come in. Therapy is a place of vulnerability that only works if the client can fully engage in the process and feel confident in their therapist. I strive to help clients reach a space where real healing is achieved and to have them leave sessions feeling understood and closer to their goals.
I have specialized in autism, anxiety, depression, crisis, parenting skills and relationship repair.
I believe in providing all of my clients with the best therapy possible by using an approach that fits who they are as a person. I want my clients to have a safe, open space to be themselves, ask for what they need, and feel comfortable every time they come in. Therapy is a place of vulnerability that only works if the client can fully engage in the process and feel confident in their therapist. I strive to help clients reach a space where real healing is achieved and to have them leave sessions feeling understood and closer to their goals.
(320) 852-2407 View (320) 852-2407
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Savira Kambhu
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55409  (Online Only)
Some of the issues I work with often include anxiety, depression, anger, lack of motivation, career-related stress, parental issues, sex and gender-related issues, and addiction. I work to create an environment that feels supportive, respectful, and collaborative. Together we will explore your challenges and find ways to get unstuck. Sometimes our goal may be to decrease the severity of symptoms, and sometimes it may be to understand what is missing in your life.
Some of the issues I work with often include anxiety, depression, anger, lack of motivation, career-related stress, parental issues, sex and gender-related issues, and addiction. I work to create an environment that feels supportive, respectful, and collaborative. Together we will explore your challenges and find ways to get unstuck. Sometimes our goal may be to decrease the severity of symptoms, and sometimes it may be to understand what is missing in your life.
(651) 661-3672 View (651) 661-3672
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Molly Perry Counseling, PC
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Waitlist for new clients
If you are struggling in relationships, concerned about post-partum anxiety or depression, or aware that the template-for-life you were given as a child no longer work for you, I can help.
Clear is kind - Brene Brown. With warmth and humor, I will give you honest feedback and ask you hard questions. I will challenge you to see what is and what is not working in your life. I will encourage you to tell yourself the truth and to have hard conversations and to make better and sometimes difficult decisions. I will support you in living from your wise functional-adult self.
If you are struggling in relationships, concerned about post-partum anxiety or depression, or aware that the template-for-life you were given as a child no longer work for you, I can help.
Clear is kind - Brene Brown. With warmth and humor, I will give you honest feedback and ask you hard questions. I will challenge you to see what is and what is not working in your life. I will encourage you to tell yourself the truth and to have hard conversations and to make better and sometimes difficult decisions. I will support you in living from your wise functional-adult self.
(612) 979-1733 View (612) 979-1733
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Kori Hennessy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Whether you're working on relationship problems, sexual concerns, anxiety, depression or trauma; we will work together to find solutions that honor the uniqueness of your experience.
Anxiety, sexual concerns, past traumas, self-doubt and unhelpful communication patterns can leave us feeling stuck. I help people remove the road blocks that keep them from having fulfilling connections with the people who matter most in their lives. I work with couples and individuals to heal from past wounds and move forward with the skills to embrace the present moment. I enjoy working with people as they build the confidence to be more centered and present in their intimate relationships and more comfortable in their relationship with themselves.
Whether you're working on relationship problems, sexual concerns, anxiety, depression or trauma; we will work together to find solutions that honor the uniqueness of your experience.
Anxiety, sexual concerns, past traumas, self-doubt and unhelpful communication patterns can leave us feeling stuck. I help people remove the road blocks that keep them from having fulfilling connections with the people who matter most in their lives. I work with couples and individuals to heal from past wounds and move forward with the skills to embrace the present moment. I enjoy working with people as they build the confidence to be more centered and present in their intimate relationships and more comfortable in their relationship with themselves.
(651) 800-4538 View (651) 800-4538
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Jenny Arth
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55409
I'm taking new clients! My passions are relationships and how we process trauma. I love to explore how systemic and societal power structures influence how we connect with our partners, family members, and friends. I work with couples, families, and individuals in areas such as polyamory, boundaries, queerness, anxiety/depression, sex and sexuality, trauma, stress, life transitions, chronic illness, and anything else that affects our ability to be authentically and safely ourselves. I'm now also trained in brainspotting for individuals looking to process trauma.
I'm taking new clients! My passions are relationships and how we process trauma. I love to explore how systemic and societal power structures influence how we connect with our partners, family members, and friends. I work with couples, families, and individuals in areas such as polyamory, boundaries, queerness, anxiety/depression, sex and sexuality, trauma, stress, life transitions, chronic illness, and anything else that affects our ability to be authentically and safely ourselves. I'm now also trained in brainspotting for individuals looking to process trauma.
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Trevor Thompson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Depression, anxiety, addictions, more often than not, these are rooted in unfulfilled needs in interpersonal relationships.
I seek to understand my clients’ past, present, and future to collaborate with them on finding answers to questions and solutions to problems. My practice is rooted in mindfulness, unconditional acceptance, and intellectual curiosity. I believe that in order for positive change to occur in therapy (and most relationships), an individual must feel wholly seen, understood, and accepted by the other.
Depression, anxiety, addictions, more often than not, these are rooted in unfulfilled needs in interpersonal relationships.
I seek to understand my clients’ past, present, and future to collaborate with them on finding answers to questions and solutions to problems. My practice is rooted in mindfulness, unconditional acceptance, and intellectual curiosity. I believe that in order for positive change to occur in therapy (and most relationships), an individual must feel wholly seen, understood, and accepted by the other.
(612) 482-8913 View (612) 482-8913
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Rae Hoesing
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55419
I specialize in working with individuals and couples who have concerns about relationships, depression, anxiety, and sexual behaviors.
Stressors in our lives often become overwhelming and confusing. They challenge our ability to cope. In collaboration with you, I provide practical guidance, support, and compassion to understand what might be helpful. I will gently and consistently challenge you to effectively change and move towards a meaningful and purposeful life.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples who have concerns about relationships, depression, anxiety, and sexual behaviors.
Stressors in our lives often become overwhelming and confusing. They challenge our ability to cope. In collaboration with you, I provide practical guidance, support, and compassion to understand what might be helpful. I will gently and consistently challenge you to effectively change and move towards a meaningful and purposeful life.
(612) 223-7630 View (612) 223-7630
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Jeff Walter
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingfield, Minneapolis, MN 55419
I have a record of success helping adults and couples heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict and more.
I provide therapy personalized to address your unique goals and needs. My therapeutic approach is integrative and relationship-focused, influenced by liberation psychology, feminist/multicultural, and humanistic/existential lenses. I trained as a generalist and also have extensive experience working with overlapping healthcare needs, trauma survivors, people coping with experiences of domestic violence and abuse, and students addressing topics such as academic success, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, identity development, and healthy relationships. I continue to refine a culturally humble approach to psychotherapy work.
I have a record of success helping adults and couples heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict and more.
I provide therapy personalized to address your unique goals and needs. My therapeutic approach is integrative and relationship-focused, influenced by liberation psychology, feminist/multicultural, and humanistic/existential lenses. I trained as a generalist and also have extensive experience working with overlapping healthcare needs, trauma survivors, people coping with experiences of domestic violence and abuse, and students addressing topics such as academic success, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, identity development, and healthy relationships. I continue to refine a culturally humble approach to psychotherapy work.
(612) 439-2189 View (612) 439-2189
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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.