Therapists in Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN

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Stacy M. Husebo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
My areas of focus include: Anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, mindful living, and spiritual dimensions of mental health.
Life brings challenges for us all! I offer a person-centered therapeutic experience that is deliberate, supportive, and empowers you to grow and change in intentional and meaningful ways. Change happens when we become aware of and act upon patterns in our lives that limit us. I will support you in pursuing satisfying relationships, work, and overcoming obstacles and difficulties. We will work through grief, loss, inner conflicts, life challenges and difficulty in relationships. Changing our lives takes courage and unfolds in the context of a nourishing and accepting environment where one can explore new possibilities for their life.
My areas of focus include: Anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, mindful living, and spiritual dimensions of mental health.
Life brings challenges for us all! I offer a person-centered therapeutic experience that is deliberate, supportive, and empowers you to grow and change in intentional and meaningful ways. Change happens when we become aware of and act upon patterns in our lives that limit us. I will support you in pursuing satisfying relationships, work, and overcoming obstacles and difficulties. We will work through grief, loss, inner conflicts, life challenges and difficulty in relationships. Changing our lives takes courage and unfolds in the context of a nourishing and accepting environment where one can explore new possibilities for their life.
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Eric Francis Levy
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with extensive experience working with couples, families, adolescents and individuals. I have expertise working with family conflict, DUI related issues, sexuality, sexual behavior problems, addictions, and crisis intervention. Other areas of interest and experience include family conflict, divorce, depression, anxiety, developmental disabilities and parenting issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with extensive experience working with couples, families, adolescents and individuals. I have expertise working with family conflict, DUI related issues, sexuality, sexual behavior problems, addictions, and crisis intervention. Other areas of interest and experience include family conflict, divorce, depression, anxiety, developmental disabilities and parenting issues.
(612) 400-7756 View (612) 400-7756
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Leigh Rosenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Waitlist for new clients
The power of relationship and being present and embodied guide my work in supporting people dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, life-transitions, grief, health issues, or other challenges. My approach is built on compassion, care and respect for the experiences and identities that make you who you are. If you have suffered traumatic or difficult experience, from birth till now, want to be at home in yourself and with others; if you are trying to navigate a world that too easily permits oppression, or you want to grow the kernels of wholeness (even if hidden) within you, I hope to explore working together.
The power of relationship and being present and embodied guide my work in supporting people dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, life-transitions, grief, health issues, or other challenges. My approach is built on compassion, care and respect for the experiences and identities that make you who you are. If you have suffered traumatic or difficult experience, from birth till now, want to be at home in yourself and with others; if you are trying to navigate a world that too easily permits oppression, or you want to grow the kernels of wholeness (even if hidden) within you, I hope to explore working together.
(612) 446-0933 View (612) 446-0933
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Teresa Winston
Counselor, MA, LPCC, BCS, TTS
Verified Verified
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
I have supported patients with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues for over 10 years using evidence-based therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapy.
Are you anxious with shortness of breath, racing heart, and feeling like the walls are closing in? Anxiety is not your fault or caused by anything you have or haven’t done. Are you in the midst of relationship problems and do not know what direction to turn? Whether addressing small issues or potential relationship-breaking challenges, therapy can help. Does sadness have you distressed, depressed, and hopeless? There are proven steps and skills that have been shown to result in remarkable relief. I am passionate about providing quality service. It is my overall goal to empower growth and change.
I have supported patients with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues for over 10 years using evidence-based therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapy.
Are you anxious with shortness of breath, racing heart, and feeling like the walls are closing in? Anxiety is not your fault or caused by anything you have or haven’t done. Are you in the midst of relationship problems and do not know what direction to turn? Whether addressing small issues or potential relationship-breaking challenges, therapy can help. Does sadness have you distressed, depressed, and hopeless? There are proven steps and skills that have been shown to result in remarkable relief. I am passionate about providing quality service. It is my overall goal to empower growth and change.
(612) 888-8169 View (612) 888-8169
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Greg Hunter
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
My areas of interest include depression, anxiety, anger, and ecological grief.
In a demanding world, you can find resilience within yourself. As a therapist, my goal is to see you develop ways to persevere and grow—ways that speak to your values and your needs.
My areas of interest include depression, anxiety, anger, and ecological grief.
In a demanding world, you can find resilience within yourself. As a therapist, my goal is to see you develop ways to persevere and grow—ways that speak to your values and your needs.
(612) 482-2352 View (612) 482-2352
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Matthew F Ryan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
An area that I have been incorporating more into my practice is guided imagery, which research has shown to give a person a greater sense of control, increased self confidence, assistance with fear, panic, anxiety, helplessness, trauma, loss, and grief, and a decrease in depression, stress, and pain.
*Please email about availability* Therapy is not surgery; you don't go to sleep and wake up with all of your problems solved. The sweat and strain and heavy lifting are mostly yours. But with this, however, you can feel more satisfied with therapy when actively involved in the sessions. It is my role to work with your motivation & continue to foster this growth towards positive change. I operate from a person-centered approach, which emphasizes being genuine, providing unconditional positive regard, and empathic understanding in the efforts to foster our therapeutic connection to enhance this emotional & powerful relationship.
An area that I have been incorporating more into my practice is guided imagery, which research has shown to give a person a greater sense of control, increased self confidence, assistance with fear, panic, anxiety, helplessness, trauma, loss, and grief, and a decrease in depression, stress, and pain.
*Please email about availability* Therapy is not surgery; you don't go to sleep and wake up with all of your problems solved. The sweat and strain and heavy lifting are mostly yours. But with this, however, you can feel more satisfied with therapy when actively involved in the sessions. It is my role to work with your motivation & continue to foster this growth towards positive change. I operate from a person-centered approach, which emphasizes being genuine, providing unconditional positive regard, and empathic understanding in the efforts to foster our therapeutic connection to enhance this emotional & powerful relationship.
(612) 260-6885 View (612) 260-6885
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Maggie R Meyers
Counselor, DMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
I am an LPCC with experience in areas including: eating disorders, depression, anxiety, abuse, and family concerns among others.
Life is not always easy. Add in a global pandemic, community uprise, and our ongoing political environment, and some days it feels impossible. I get it, and want to be a source of reprieve. My goal is to help you create a better relationship with yourself whereby creating better relationships in the rest of your life. I believe that all of us need a person to talk to that has no bias or judgement in regards to what we are facing. I want to 'dig deep' so to speak and get to the root of what is stopping you from living your best life.
I am an LPCC with experience in areas including: eating disorders, depression, anxiety, abuse, and family concerns among others.
Life is not always easy. Add in a global pandemic, community uprise, and our ongoing political environment, and some days it feels impossible. I get it, and want to be a source of reprieve. My goal is to help you create a better relationship with yourself whereby creating better relationships in the rest of your life. I believe that all of us need a person to talk to that has no bias or judgement in regards to what we are facing. I want to 'dig deep' so to speak and get to the root of what is stopping you from living your best life.
(612) 260-8783 View (612) 260-8783
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Dr. Bill Forisha
Psychologist, PhD, LP, (MN), LMFT(WA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Waitlist for new clients
For the past 40 years or so, I have worked extensively with individuals, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, or other complex feelings related to difficult life transitions as well as to specific issues such as extramarital affairs, divorce, parental alienation, domestic violence, unexpected losses, underachieving adolescents and young adults, etc. My overall goal of therapy is simple: to help each client get more of what they are wanting in life and less of what they are not wanting. I am a flexible therapist, preferring to adapt the treatment approach to the particular needs and comfort level of the client(s).
For the past 40 years or so, I have worked extensively with individuals, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, or other complex feelings related to difficult life transitions as well as to specific issues such as extramarital affairs, divorce, parental alienation, domestic violence, unexpected losses, underachieving adolescents and young adults, etc. My overall goal of therapy is simple: to help each client get more of what they are wanting in life and less of what they are not wanting. I am a flexible therapist, preferring to adapt the treatment approach to the particular needs and comfort level of the client(s).
(612) 688-9590 View (612) 688-9590
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Anna Gusovsky
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
My specialties: Mental Health Counseling, Anger Management, Parenting, Healthy Divorce, Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment disorders; Career counseling; MBTI, Strengths Finder.
Do you feel lonely and stuck? Are you angry? Are you frustrated with your children and parenting issues? Are you deeply hurt? It might be time for change. I can help you get unstuck and will be with you on your journey until you gain enough strength to take it on your own. In a safe environment and with two creative minds life can become brighter and easier to handle.
My specialties: Mental Health Counseling, Anger Management, Parenting, Healthy Divorce, Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment disorders; Career counseling; MBTI, Strengths Finder.
Do you feel lonely and stuck? Are you angry? Are you frustrated with your children and parenting issues? Are you deeply hurt? It might be time for change. I can help you get unstuck and will be with you on your journey until you gain enough strength to take it on your own. In a safe environment and with two creative minds life can become brighter and easier to handle.
(612) 294-8303 View (612) 294-8303
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Trevor Thompson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
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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Khamphian Vang
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Hi, I am happy you are here. More and more people are experiencing a felt sense of disconnection due to chronic stress. I work with individuals impacted by trauma, injustice, grief, loss, and neglect, all leading to emotional, mental, and physical overwhelm. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, dysregulation, burn out, numbing, people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, hyper-independence, procrastination, and negative self-concepts. I believe you have the internal resources for your own healing. Together, we will engage in rest, resourcing, and restoring.
Hi, I am happy you are here. More and more people are experiencing a felt sense of disconnection due to chronic stress. I work with individuals impacted by trauma, injustice, grief, loss, and neglect, all leading to emotional, mental, and physical overwhelm. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, dysregulation, burn out, numbing, people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, hyper-independence, procrastination, and negative self-concepts. I believe you have the internal resources for your own healing. Together, we will engage in rest, resourcing, and restoring.
(763) 363-2368 View (763) 363-2368
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Celia Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life situations, and need support with putting things into perspective? Are there marriage or relationship concerns that have you questioning the future? Have you struggled with chronic mental health, and feel like you just haven’t found the right therapist to help? Is your anxiety through the roof, but you find it difficult to stop the mental tsunami that won’t let you rest? Finding it hard lately to get motivated, and don’t know why? I don’t pretend to be the resolver of problems, but I can be there to support and offer guidance as you travel down your unique path to healing and recovery.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life situations, and need support with putting things into perspective? Are there marriage or relationship concerns that have you questioning the future? Have you struggled with chronic mental health, and feel like you just haven’t found the right therapist to help? Is your anxiety through the roof, but you find it difficult to stop the mental tsunami that won’t let you rest? Finding it hard lately to get motivated, and don’t know why? I don’t pretend to be the resolver of problems, but I can be there to support and offer guidance as you travel down your unique path to healing and recovery.
(651) 376-3403 View (651) 376-3403
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Ben Powers
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help people improve their mental health. I believe that each person deserves treatment tailored to their experience and needs. In session, I help people change patterns of unhealthy thoughts or behaviors and examine meaning of life experiences. As a counselor, I am open-minded, analytical, and casual while allowing space for challenging clients to improve their lives. I practice from an informed consent perspective aimed at reducing barriers to care and emphasizing bodily autonomy. This often involves writing letters of support for medical transition services.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help people improve their mental health. I believe that each person deserves treatment tailored to their experience and needs. In session, I help people change patterns of unhealthy thoughts or behaviors and examine meaning of life experiences. As a counselor, I am open-minded, analytical, and casual while allowing space for challenging clients to improve their lives. I practice from an informed consent perspective aimed at reducing barriers to care and emphasizing bodily autonomy. This often involves writing letters of support for medical transition services.
(952) 466-6904 View (952) 466-6904
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Jesus Calvillo
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Welcome and peace to you as you begin this healing journey. I imagine this may be a trying time as you may be feeling happy some moments while devastated at others. Do not push yourself to resolve whatever hurt you may be carrying at this moment and instead be gentle with yourself and trust in your own extraordinary power to heal. Know that you are not alone as we all struggle with something and we are all working through it. You have taken the first big step and for that I commend you.
Welcome and peace to you as you begin this healing journey. I imagine this may be a trying time as you may be feeling happy some moments while devastated at others. Do not push yourself to resolve whatever hurt you may be carrying at this moment and instead be gentle with yourself and trust in your own extraordinary power to heal. Know that you are not alone as we all struggle with something and we are all working through it. You have taken the first big step and for that I commend you.
(612) 255-1846 View (612) 255-1846
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Andretta Ward
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Hi and Welcome! Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or in need of support? Maybe you’re finding it difficult to resolve conflict with others and manage and regulate your emotions when you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious. Maybe you’re currently at a point in your life where you’ve experienced a life changing event or going through a transition. Relationships, communication, and life in general can be extremely challenging and overwhelming. I want you to know that you don’t have to deal with things on your own. I am here to help and would love the opportunity to walk alongside you on your journey.
Hi and Welcome! Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or in need of support? Maybe you’re finding it difficult to resolve conflict with others and manage and regulate your emotions when you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious. Maybe you’re currently at a point in your life where you’ve experienced a life changing event or going through a transition. Relationships, communication, and life in general can be extremely challenging and overwhelming. I want you to know that you don’t have to deal with things on your own. I am here to help and would love the opportunity to walk alongside you on your journey.
(507) 260-3800 View (507) 260-3800
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Jonathan Pounder
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Too often we get caught up in worrying about things we cannot control, yet don't know where to start in making a change in the right direction. Perhaps you're noticing more conflict in your relationships? Maybe you know what you'd like to be different in your life, but feel stuck or paralyzed in taking the first step? Or possibly, there are things you experienced growing up and you just can't seem to 'let it go.' As your therapist, I will take the time to get to know and understand your experiences, areas of stuckness, and overwhelm, as we work together to create meaningful changes.
Too often we get caught up in worrying about things we cannot control, yet don't know where to start in making a change in the right direction. Perhaps you're noticing more conflict in your relationships? Maybe you know what you'd like to be different in your life, but feel stuck or paralyzed in taking the first step? Or possibly, there are things you experienced growing up and you just can't seem to 'let it go.' As your therapist, I will take the time to get to know and understand your experiences, areas of stuckness, and overwhelm, as we work together to create meaningful changes.
(612) 509-5109 View (612) 509-5109
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Lance Armstrong
Counselor, MS, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
In all of our lives there are times when we struggle and could use support. As a licensed professional clinical counselor and licensed alcohol and drug counselor, I specialize in working with those who suffer from chemical and mental health issues. The past 18 years my professional career has been dedicated to improving the lives of teens, young adults and their families. I am also passionate about working with those who are simply trying to live a more fulfilled life.
In all of our lives there are times when we struggle and could use support. As a licensed professional clinical counselor and licensed alcohol and drug counselor, I specialize in working with those who suffer from chemical and mental health issues. The past 18 years my professional career has been dedicated to improving the lives of teens, young adults and their families. I am also passionate about working with those who are simply trying to live a more fulfilled life.
(612) 431-9761 View (612) 431-9761
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Reviving Roots Therapy & Wellness
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Our ideal client seeks a holistic approach to healing, navigating trauma, stress, and societal pressures. They desire wellness practices that honor their cultural identity, aiming for peace, resilience, and self-discovery. At Reviving Roots, they find a community and strategies rooted in a deep understanding of the Black experience, seeking to thrive mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Our ideal client seeks a holistic approach to healing, navigating trauma, stress, and societal pressures. They desire wellness practices that honor their cultural identity, aiming for peace, resilience, and self-discovery. At Reviving Roots, they find a community and strategies rooted in a deep understanding of the Black experience, seeking to thrive mentally, physically, and spiritually.
(612) 712-9135 View (612) 712-9135
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Katelyn Rising
Pre-Licensed Professional, MPS, LADC
Verified Verified
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I work with individuals who are 16 + years old and are motivated to engage in therapy. I value the therapeutic relationship. I view therapy as the two of us working together as a team to reach your goals. I use a person center, strengths based approach and value using many different modalities to fit a person's needs. I primarily work with individuals who are seeking help related to depression, anxiety, grief and loss counseling, life transition situations, chemical dependency issues, family member of someone struggling with chemical dependency, maintenance care for psychosis/psychotic spectrum disorders and panic disorders.
I work with individuals who are 16 + years old and are motivated to engage in therapy. I value the therapeutic relationship. I view therapy as the two of us working together as a team to reach your goals. I use a person center, strengths based approach and value using many different modalities to fit a person's needs. I primarily work with individuals who are seeking help related to depression, anxiety, grief and loss counseling, life transition situations, chemical dependency issues, family member of someone struggling with chemical dependency, maintenance care for psychosis/psychotic spectrum disorders and panic disorders.
(612) 712-5420 View (612) 712-5420
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Derek Prowe
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Not accepting new clients
As a therapist for individuals and couples, I provide a safe setting to develop self-awareness and understanding, and to explore a wider range of emotions. In my view, people have an innate drive to heal and develop, and some wisdom about how to go about this. But there are obstacles, and becoming aware of and finding ways to handle these obstacles can be a complex, at times difficult process. You may have had past experience with therapy that does not seem to go deep enough. We work to understand the underlying issues that cause distress.
As a therapist for individuals and couples, I provide a safe setting to develop self-awareness and understanding, and to explore a wider range of emotions. In my view, people have an innate drive to heal and develop, and some wisdom about how to go about this. But there are obstacles, and becoming aware of and finding ways to handle these obstacles can be a complex, at times difficult process. You may have had past experience with therapy that does not seem to go deep enough. We work to understand the underlying issues that cause distress.
(612) 568-0468 View (612) 568-0468
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.