Depression Therapists in Brighton, NY
I specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, and stress related to life's transitions.
Are you having difficulty sorting through life's many challenges? Taking this step can feel overwhelming and I'd like to offer you a safe space where you can truly express yourself to begin finding ways to cope with this stress. I provide support to adolescents, their family members, and adults to address a variety of challenges. I offer a trusted environment for individuals to be themselves and help to foster change by supporting you in feeling your challenges are more manageable. It takes a great deal of courage to seek this support and I'm so glad you are here!
I specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, and stress related to life's transitions.
Are you having difficulty sorting through life's many challenges? Taking this step can feel overwhelming and I'd like to offer you a safe space where you can truly express yourself to begin finding ways to cope with this stress. I provide support to adolescents, their family members, and adults to address a variety of challenges. I offer a trusted environment for individuals to be themselves and help to foster change by supporting you in feeling your challenges are more manageable. It takes a great deal of courage to seek this support and I'm so glad you are here!
I specialize in supporting adolescents and young adults with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and challenging relationships.
Change can be a difficult experience and yet, life is constantly changing. Life changes can cause disruption in everyday living, leading to many different feelings. Receiving support during life changes can help you sort these feelings of anxiety, depression, and of stress. I provide a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental space to help, using cognitive behavioral interventions to help you process thoughts and feelings. Together, we can determine and express ways of dealing with change, life transitions, and impactful life decisions.
I specialize in supporting adolescents and young adults with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and challenging relationships.
Change can be a difficult experience and yet, life is constantly changing. Life changes can cause disruption in everyday living, leading to many different feelings. Receiving support during life changes can help you sort these feelings of anxiety, depression, and of stress. I provide a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental space to help, using cognitive behavioral interventions to help you process thoughts and feelings. Together, we can determine and express ways of dealing with change, life transitions, and impactful life decisions.
Making the decision to begin therapy can be difficult, and finding a therapist that's right for you is an important step. My therapy style involves, first and foremost, working to help you feel safe and supported as you go through the therapy process. We will work together to identify, understand and then address the issues that are causing you trouble in your life. I specialize in a number of patient concerns including anxiety, depression, coping with chronic illness and other medical concerns, coping with major life transitions, relationship issues, grief/loss, women's issues and stress management.
Making the decision to begin therapy can be difficult, and finding a therapist that's right for you is an important step. My therapy style involves, first and foremost, working to help you feel safe and supported as you go through the therapy process. We will work together to identify, understand and then address the issues that are causing you trouble in your life. I specialize in a number of patient concerns including anxiety, depression, coping with chronic illness and other medical concerns, coping with major life transitions, relationship issues, grief/loss, women's issues and stress management.
Since 1983, I have dedicated myself to helping thousands of individuals and couples whose lives are affected by a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, relationship issues, sexual abuse recovery, borderline personality disorder, OCD, and just generally feeling stuck.
I offer an interactive, practical, comprehensive, respectful and resourceful style of therapy that helps people shift their focus from wondering, "What's wrong with me?" to asking a very different question: "What's right about me?" My sessions, for both individuals and couples, are designed to identify effective and practical problem-solving strategies, as well as to uncover inner strengths and healing resources to address your concerns. I am open-minded and value cultural and religious diversity.
Since 1983, I have dedicated myself to helping thousands of individuals and couples whose lives are affected by a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, relationship issues, sexual abuse recovery, borderline personality disorder, OCD, and just generally feeling stuck.
I offer an interactive, practical, comprehensive, respectful and resourceful style of therapy that helps people shift their focus from wondering, "What's wrong with me?" to asking a very different question: "What's right about me?" My sessions, for both individuals and couples, are designed to identify effective and practical problem-solving strategies, as well as to uncover inner strengths and healing resources to address your concerns. I am open-minded and value cultural and religious diversity.
Many people experience problems with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loneliness or work stress.
It is important to establish an open and respectful environment so that client needs and strengths are both understood. Working together we can clarify your needs and goals at this time in your life. Depending on your needs we can use ideas and techniques from a number of different approaches. We might focus on understanding feelings about relationships in your life, look at how ideas and beliefs affect your problems, focus on making decisions to help you with problem solving, look at past and current struggles as part of understanding your life path or "life story", or specific ways to cope with intense feelings and thoughts.
Many people experience problems with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loneliness or work stress.
It is important to establish an open and respectful environment so that client needs and strengths are both understood. Working together we can clarify your needs and goals at this time in your life. Depending on your needs we can use ideas and techniques from a number of different approaches. We might focus on understanding feelings about relationships in your life, look at how ideas and beliefs affect your problems, focus on making decisions to help you with problem solving, look at past and current struggles as part of understanding your life path or "life story", or specific ways to cope with intense feelings and thoughts.
I am honored to assist individuals in their personal journeys of change who are struggling to recover their ability to effectively respond to life’s challenges. I have over 25 years of experience helping individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, the aftermath of trauma, and relationship difficulties. I work within a framework of respect, warmth, and attention to the dignity and worth of every person. I am passionate about helping you learn tools that will empower you to become the person you truly want to be. I encourage you to continually evaluate the quality of our work together to ensure that I am meeting your needs.
I am honored to assist individuals in their personal journeys of change who are struggling to recover their ability to effectively respond to life’s challenges. I have over 25 years of experience helping individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, the aftermath of trauma, and relationship difficulties. I work within a framework of respect, warmth, and attention to the dignity and worth of every person. I am passionate about helping you learn tools that will empower you to become the person you truly want to be. I encourage you to continually evaluate the quality of our work together to ensure that I am meeting your needs.
Bridget Lucchesi, LCSW, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brighton, NY 14610
If you feel anxious, depressed, fearful, relationship or family problems? We offer a cutting edge integrative assessment to address possible sources of your mental health symptoms versus simply treating the symptoms. We look at your overall health including hormones, vitamin deficiency and environmental issues that may play a role. We develop a unique individualized evidence based treatment plan to manage or resolve your symptoms. I bring an integrative strength based perspective to my counseling. We teach mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
If you feel anxious, depressed, fearful, relationship or family problems? We offer a cutting edge integrative assessment to address possible sources of your mental health symptoms versus simply treating the symptoms. We look at your overall health including hormones, vitamin deficiency and environmental issues that may play a role. We develop a unique individualized evidence based treatment plan to manage or resolve your symptoms. I bring an integrative strength based perspective to my counseling. We teach mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Philippa Proudfoot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brighton, NY 14610
Are you struggling with issues from your past? Do you experience emotional pain, trauma, depression, anger, or difficulties in your relationships? My decades of experience with EMDR and other therapies have convinced me of their power to help you. I also believe in the resilience and strength of human beings to heal from past hurts. My flexible approach enables me to respond to your unique needs in a caring and nonjudgmental way.
Are you struggling with issues from your past? Do you experience emotional pain, trauma, depression, anger, or difficulties in your relationships? My decades of experience with EMDR and other therapies have convinced me of their power to help you. I also believe in the resilience and strength of human beings to heal from past hurts. My flexible approach enables me to respond to your unique needs in a caring and nonjudgmental way.
My interests are in following areas: Addiction, Mental Health/Depression/Anxiety, Women's issues, Self Esteem, Cultural Issues, Life Transitions, Life Coaching, Grief & Loss.
My ideal client is someone who is seeking to learn and grow while keeping an open mind. Therapy can often be intimidating but as a clinician it is my job to offer support and guidance towards growth in resolving one's personal struggle. I am very passionate about working with people and believe strongly in empowering an individual to see strengths in order to overcome barriers. I see individuals, couples and family's alike as those relationships can be crucial in ones healing. I have a special interest in working with professionals looking for therapy, coaching & support. All services available in English/Spanish languages.
My interests are in following areas: Addiction, Mental Health/Depression/Anxiety, Women's issues, Self Esteem, Cultural Issues, Life Transitions, Life Coaching, Grief & Loss.
My ideal client is someone who is seeking to learn and grow while keeping an open mind. Therapy can often be intimidating but as a clinician it is my job to offer support and guidance towards growth in resolving one's personal struggle. I am very passionate about working with people and believe strongly in empowering an individual to see strengths in order to overcome barriers. I see individuals, couples and family's alike as those relationships can be crucial in ones healing. I have a special interest in working with professionals looking for therapy, coaching & support. All services available in English/Spanish languages.
Anni Gruttadaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brighton, NY 14620
I specialize in working with adults at any stage in life struggling with ADHD, anxiety and depression. Clients come to me looking for a therapist who understand the unique challenges and experiences that come from living with ADHD and how it coexists with other mental health symptoms, because therapy should be a place where you feel understood and supported in being yourself and living a life that works for you. Sessions with me are collaborative and strengths based to support your personal goals.
I specialize in working with adults at any stage in life struggling with ADHD, anxiety and depression. Clients come to me looking for a therapist who understand the unique challenges and experiences that come from living with ADHD and how it coexists with other mental health symptoms, because therapy should be a place where you feel understood and supported in being yourself and living a life that works for you. Sessions with me are collaborative and strengths based to support your personal goals.
Lenka Schroeder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brighton, NY 14610
Waitlist for new clients
I build resilience by teaching skills to manage anxiety, depression, life's ups and downs, be it learning to be kinder to yourself or learning to manage feelings when relationships change.
Life can get really tough sometimes and I think we all need a place to come and just BE REAL with another person. Vent feelings, share thoughts that one is not really comfortable sharing with close friends and family, just lay it all out however messy. ABOUT ME: I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both California and New York with over 15 years in the field. I got my Masters degree in Integral Counseling Psychology at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA in 2008. My areas of study was Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Creative Arts Therapy.
I build resilience by teaching skills to manage anxiety, depression, life's ups and downs, be it learning to be kinder to yourself or learning to manage feelings when relationships change.
Life can get really tough sometimes and I think we all need a place to come and just BE REAL with another person. Vent feelings, share thoughts that one is not really comfortable sharing with close friends and family, just lay it all out however messy. ABOUT ME: I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both California and New York with over 15 years in the field. I got my Masters degree in Integral Counseling Psychology at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA in 2008. My areas of study was Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Creative Arts Therapy.
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Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or trying to work through past traumas? Are you going through stressful transitions and are unsure what to do next? Sometimes it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and you don’t know where to turn. I offer a warm and welcoming environment where I believe building a rapport with whom I’m working with is important to help you on your journey. Together we will make strides by helping you learn about yourself and ways to manage the challenges you’re facing. I’m here to support and guide you in whatever way to help you live a happy and healthy life you deserve.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or trying to work through past traumas? Are you going through stressful transitions and are unsure what to do next? Sometimes it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and you don’t know where to turn. I offer a warm and welcoming environment where I believe building a rapport with whom I’m working with is important to help you on your journey. Together we will make strides by helping you learn about yourself and ways to manage the challenges you’re facing. I’m here to support and guide you in whatever way to help you live a happy and healthy life you deserve.
I have experience working with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and Autism.
Has the journey of life thrown you unexpected twists and turns presenting you with challenging circumstances, barriers and painful experiences? Your challenges can cause you to feel overwhelmed and out of balance. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I would be honored to work with you and or your family member to achieve your goals.
I have experience working with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and Autism.
Has the journey of life thrown you unexpected twists and turns presenting you with challenging circumstances, barriers and painful experiences? Your challenges can cause you to feel overwhelmed and out of balance. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I would be honored to work with you and or your family member to achieve your goals.
I am a LCSW specialized in working with symptoms of anxiety, depression and ADHD.
Welcome! My passion and purpose in this life has led me to build a career in being there for others at their worst while walking alongside them on their journey to becoming their best. I believe each of us can live an extraordinary life. My journey is like so many others, but in doing the inner work ultimately allows us to fulfill that purpose in our lives. I am a Social Worker by trade and provide both therapeutic support as well as mindset mentorship for other healing professionals and business owners. Please reach out for a consult via email erinpittinaro.counseling@gmail.com or phone 585-705-0144.
I am a LCSW specialized in working with symptoms of anxiety, depression and ADHD.
Welcome! My passion and purpose in this life has led me to build a career in being there for others at their worst while walking alongside them on their journey to becoming their best. I believe each of us can live an extraordinary life. My journey is like so many others, but in doing the inner work ultimately allows us to fulfill that purpose in our lives. I am a Social Worker by trade and provide both therapeutic support as well as mindset mentorship for other healing professionals and business owners. Please reach out for a consult via email erinpittinaro.counseling@gmail.com or phone 585-705-0144.
Denise Eshenaur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, DipACLM
Verified Verified
Brighton, NY 14620
Anxiety, depression, trauma, or even just being in a 'funk'; at some point in life, we all feel stuck. Sometimes we know we need to do things like manage stress, eat well, get better sleep and cultivate supportive relationships, but it's hard to find the way out. To address this, we'll dive into historical responses to the world around us and their relationship to all aspects of self-care. This will help us generate practical solutions specific to your life. Let's work together to find your path to becoming un-stuck.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, or even just being in a 'funk'; at some point in life, we all feel stuck. Sometimes we know we need to do things like manage stress, eat well, get better sleep and cultivate supportive relationships, but it's hard to find the way out. To address this, we'll dive into historical responses to the world around us and their relationship to all aspects of self-care. This will help us generate practical solutions specific to your life. Let's work together to find your path to becoming un-stuck.
Julia Dorsey-Gehan
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brighton, NY 14610
I am accepting clients. Offering Tele-psych Sessions. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood, trauma, or sexual orientation, and you are ready to make a change in your life, Email me today and I will get back to you within 24 hours. As a therapist, I work hard to create a safe, non-judgmental place for people to honestly examine their problems and develop the skills and behaviors that help them move forward with their lives.
I am accepting clients. Offering Tele-psych Sessions. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood, trauma, or sexual orientation, and you are ready to make a change in your life, Email me today and I will get back to you within 24 hours. As a therapist, I work hard to create a safe, non-judgmental place for people to honestly examine their problems and develop the skills and behaviors that help them move forward with their lives.
If you’re here, it might be because you feel off, not like yourself, maybe a little lost. Someone might be encouraging you to seek support, or maybe, no one knows how truly bad you feel. A major life change may be impacting you more than you thought, feelings of depression and loneliness are becoming unmanageable. Stress may be overwhelming and impacting many areas of your life. The journey into parenthood may have brought about feelings of doubt, memories of past trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and longing.
If you’re here, it might be because you feel off, not like yourself, maybe a little lost. Someone might be encouraging you to seek support, or maybe, no one knows how truly bad you feel. A major life change may be impacting you more than you thought, feelings of depression and loneliness are becoming unmanageable. Stress may be overwhelming and impacting many areas of your life. The journey into parenthood may have brought about feelings of doubt, memories of past trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and longing.
Hi, my name is Louise D'Ottaviano, I'm a licensed Masters Social Worker. I earned my Masters Degree in Social Work at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. I have experience with treating anxiety, depression, suicidality, self-injurious behaviors, and trauma and stressor related disorders. I have a passion for working with the entire family system and believe that parents/guardians/caregivers should be involved in treatment.
Hi, my name is Louise D'Ottaviano, I'm a licensed Masters Social Worker. I earned my Masters Degree in Social Work at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. I have experience with treating anxiety, depression, suicidality, self-injurious behaviors, and trauma and stressor related disorders. I have a passion for working with the entire family system and believe that parents/guardians/caregivers should be involved in treatment.
My expertise is in the areas of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma, and I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who believes in a person-centered approach to therapy. I see therapy as a process of self-exploration, and my role is to help my clients gain insight into themselves and their ways of being in the world. Using a strength-based approach, clients will feel empowered to make the changes they want to make in their lives. As of June 27, 2023, I am out on maternity leave. I will be returning in November.
My expertise is in the areas of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma, and I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who believes in a person-centered approach to therapy. I see therapy as a process of self-exploration, and my role is to help my clients gain insight into themselves and their ways of being in the world. Using a strength-based approach, clients will feel empowered to make the changes they want to make in their lives. As of June 27, 2023, I am out on maternity leave. I will be returning in November.
Justin Wixson
Art Therapist, MS, MT-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Brighton, NY 14610 (Online Only)
I use both traditional talk therapy and the creative process to help clients express feelings and heal issues related to anxiety, depression, appropriate coping techniques, self-esteem, emotional organization, and trauma. I encourage clients to challenge their long held beliefs and feelings about themselves that are, in fact, untrue. Through this type of work you will begin to get in touch with your potential and your true nature. Personal accountability and the motivation to evolve are an important factor in the type of therapy I provide.
I use both traditional talk therapy and the creative process to help clients express feelings and heal issues related to anxiety, depression, appropriate coping techniques, self-esteem, emotional organization, and trauma. I encourage clients to challenge their long held beliefs and feelings about themselves that are, in fact, untrue. Through this type of work you will begin to get in touch with your potential and your true nature. Personal accountability and the motivation to evolve are an important factor in the type of therapy I provide.
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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.