Depression Therapists in Canandaigua, NY
Barbara Raco LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Not Verified Not Verified
Canandaigua, NY 14424 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Announcement of my retirement as of August 31st, 2023: As an experienced and well-trained practitioner, over the past 35 years I have addressed a wide variety of emotional distress, including anxiety, depression, grief, indecision, work burnout and relationship difficulties and have been committed to providing a safe, serene, accepting and confidential setting conducive to healing and personal growth. However, the time has come for me to retire from my psychotherapy practice, having had the privilege of meeting and helping so many diverse individuals and couples over the years. Thank you!
Announcement of my retirement as of August 31st, 2023: As an experienced and well-trained practitioner, over the past 35 years I have addressed a wide variety of emotional distress, including anxiety, depression, grief, indecision, work burnout and relationship difficulties and have been committed to providing a safe, serene, accepting and confidential setting conducive to healing and personal growth. However, the time has come for me to retire from my psychotherapy practice, having had the privilege of meeting and helping so many diverse individuals and couples over the years. Thank you!
Feeling depressed, lonely, anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or lost? Struggling with grief, a major life transition, troubled relationships, poor self-image, or intrusive recollections of a past trauma? We all struggle at times and therapy can help. Reaching out for help constitutes an important first step. Thank you for considering my practice. My aim is to provide a safe, supportive space that promotes your healing and growth.
Feeling depressed, lonely, anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or lost? Struggling with grief, a major life transition, troubled relationships, poor self-image, or intrusive recollections of a past trauma? We all struggle at times and therapy can help. Reaching out for help constitutes an important first step. Thank you for considering my practice. My aim is to provide a safe, supportive space that promotes your healing and growth.
I have worked in mental health for 25 years assisting people with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and goal attainment, while respecting each person's unique experience.
Hello and welcome! I would like to invite you to tell me about your journey. Together, we will identify, understand, and address the areas that are causing you difficulty in your life. We will work as a team to establish supports, resources and skills that will assist you in reaching your personal goals and increase the joy in your life. I enjoy my work with both adolescents and adults providing a supportive environment for you to explore your concerns and enhance your emotional wellness.
I have worked in mental health for 25 years assisting people with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and goal attainment, while respecting each person's unique experience.
Hello and welcome! I would like to invite you to tell me about your journey. Together, we will identify, understand, and address the areas that are causing you difficulty in your life. We will work as a team to establish supports, resources and skills that will assist you in reaching your personal goals and increase the joy in your life. I enjoy my work with both adolescents and adults providing a supportive environment for you to explore your concerns and enhance your emotional wellness.
Meghan Gallagher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Canandaigua, NY 14424 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Meghan Gallagher, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience. I am currently working via telehealth throughout New York State. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, and loss. My holistic practice is client and strength-based focused, and I utilize a range of evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness Interventions.
Hi! My name is Meghan Gallagher, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience. I am currently working via telehealth throughout New York State. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, and loss. My holistic practice is client and strength-based focused, and I utilize a range of evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness Interventions.
Sherri Borglum
Art Therapist, MA, LCAT, CASAC, CHT
Verified Verified
Canandaigua, NY 14424 (Online Only)
I bring over twenty-five years of experience to my therapy practice, and have helped clients achieve life-changing results. I provide effective therapy services to those who have been affected by painful life experiences--large and small, recent and long ago. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, losses, or stress, we now know that painful life experiences are what underlie most symptoms that have been labeled as mental health disorders. I ask what happened to you, since our beliefs about ourselves are affected by trauma, and by the messages that significant people in our lives send us with their words and behaviors.
I bring over twenty-five years of experience to my therapy practice, and have helped clients achieve life-changing results. I provide effective therapy services to those who have been affected by painful life experiences--large and small, recent and long ago. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, losses, or stress, we now know that painful life experiences are what underlie most symptoms that have been labeled as mental health disorders. I ask what happened to you, since our beliefs about ourselves are affected by trauma, and by the messages that significant people in our lives send us with their words and behaviors.
As a therapist for the past 15 years, my expertise includes working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, issues around life transitions, and family conflict. I am trained to look at the whole person in the environment with a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach in order to be successful in helping you create the change you would like in your life. I look forward to being able to help you reach your goals and have a fulfilling and healthy life.
As a therapist for the past 15 years, my expertise includes working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, issues around life transitions, and family conflict. I am trained to look at the whole person in the environment with a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach in order to be successful in helping you create the change you would like in your life. I look forward to being able to help you reach your goals and have a fulfilling and healthy life.
Diara Anderson
Pre-Licensed Professional, Postdoc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canandaigua, NY 14424
She also empowered patients while facilitating group therapy, which consisted of anger management, CBT, depression, anxiety, mental illness and substance abuse, and art therapy.
Diara Anderson obtained her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Capella University after earning both her graduate and undergraduate degrees in forensic psychology from Argosy University and John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan, NY. Dr. Anderson has over 13 years of therapy experience. Her focus is person-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) approaches, Mindfulness, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). Dr. Anderson started her career in an adult inpatient psychiatric unit, providing individual therapy.
She also empowered patients while facilitating group therapy, which consisted of anger management, CBT, depression, anxiety, mental illness and substance abuse, and art therapy.
Diara Anderson obtained her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Capella University after earning both her graduate and undergraduate degrees in forensic psychology from Argosy University and John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan, NY. Dr. Anderson has over 13 years of therapy experience. Her focus is person-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) approaches, Mindfulness, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). Dr. Anderson started her career in an adult inpatient psychiatric unit, providing individual therapy.
Joseph P. Carlino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canandaigua, NY 14424 (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma, depression, anger management, self esteem.
When I’m in session with you I’m completely focused on you and your needs. Therapy is a special time for you to sort out your needs, wants and emotions in a safe way. I’m a Vietnam era veteran who has worked with combat veterans with severe PTSD combined with alcoholism and drug dependence for 22 years. Combat trauma and childhood trauma are frequently entwined within and create many life problems. Let me help you sort that out on your journey to healing.
I specialize in trauma, depression, anger management, self esteem.
When I’m in session with you I’m completely focused on you and your needs. Therapy is a special time for you to sort out your needs, wants and emotions in a safe way. I’m a Vietnam era veteran who has worked with combat veterans with severe PTSD combined with alcoholism and drug dependence for 22 years. Combat trauma and childhood trauma are frequently entwined within and create many life problems. Let me help you sort that out on your journey to healing.
Hello my name is Heather Morrow and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I have 15 years of experience working with adults in a variety of settings. I use a client-centered approach to build on your strengths and I will create a non-judgmental collaborative partnership with you. I enjoy working with adults who experience anxiety, depression and substance abuse. My practice includes Mindfulness, Conflict Resolution, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Hello my name is Heather Morrow and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I have 15 years of experience working with adults in a variety of settings. I use a client-centered approach to build on your strengths and I will create a non-judgmental collaborative partnership with you. I enjoy working with adults who experience anxiety, depression and substance abuse. My practice includes Mindfulness, Conflict Resolution, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Renew Hope and Healing - Victor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Are you feeling depressed, grief, lonely or hopeless? Do you spend much of your day thinking over and over about your worries? Maybe most of your interactions with your significant other are arguments.
We pride ourselves on calling people back within 24 hours and getting people scheduled within 7 days! We have over 60 clinicians with all different specialities so we are confident that we can find the right fit for you!
Are you feeling depressed, grief, lonely or hopeless? Do you spend much of your day thinking over and over about your worries? Maybe most of your interactions with your significant other are arguments.
We pride ourselves on calling people back within 24 hours and getting people scheduled within 7 days! We have over 60 clinicians with all different specialities so we are confident that we can find the right fit for you!
I have found great success in working with addiction/recovery, depression, anxiety, life stressors, grief, and loss.
Hello, my name is Laura Jowly, LCSW. Starting therapy can be an intimidating and challenging decision. This is why patient centered care is important to me. Understanding goals of clients, meeting them where they are, and providing a safe space for them to express their feelings and emotions, in my experience, has granted best patient outcomes. With the clients permission, I tend to structure sessions in a way that I find is most helpful in meeting their goals, (focusing on 1-2 things per session instead of 15). I typically develop this alongside the client when planning their treatment.
I have found great success in working with addiction/recovery, depression, anxiety, life stressors, grief, and loss.
Hello, my name is Laura Jowly, LCSW. Starting therapy can be an intimidating and challenging decision. This is why patient centered care is important to me. Understanding goals of clients, meeting them where they are, and providing a safe space for them to express their feelings and emotions, in my experience, has granted best patient outcomes. With the clients permission, I tend to structure sessions in a way that I find is most helpful in meeting their goals, (focusing on 1-2 things per session instead of 15). I typically develop this alongside the client when planning their treatment.
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Jeff Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Parents bring their children and teens because of anxiety, depression, reactions to divorce, other losses such as the death of a parent or of a friend.
Jeff Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State. He earned his Masters of Social Work from The University of Buffalo in 1991. Since then Jeff has kept up to date with professional training in mental health therapy and business management. Over 20 years of private practice, Jeff has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Clients come looking for hope and relief from stress and emotional pain. Jeff has had over 50 clients return for therapy with me because successful outcomes during the first counseling sessions. They learn that the counseling process is ultimately rewarding.
Parents bring their children and teens because of anxiety, depression, reactions to divorce, other losses such as the death of a parent or of a friend.
Jeff Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State. He earned his Masters of Social Work from The University of Buffalo in 1991. Since then Jeff has kept up to date with professional training in mental health therapy and business management. Over 20 years of private practice, Jeff has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Clients come looking for hope and relief from stress and emotional pain. Jeff has had over 50 clients return for therapy with me because successful outcomes during the first counseling sessions. They learn that the counseling process is ultimately rewarding.
Mackenzie Gillett
Creative Arts Therapist, MS, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Deciding to pursue therapy can be a big step, and if you're feeling any nerves about that, first know that this is normal! If you're seeking relief from the weight of anxiety, depression, traumatic events, or life's general curveballs, I'd love to accompany you on this journey of healing, tailored to your needs. Maybe you're looking to cultivate a more compassionate relationship with yourself, or just need some support managing stressors. Being human is complicated, and let's be honest, really difficult at times. As a human on my own journey to healing and self-compassion, I am honored to accompany you and guide you on yours.
Deciding to pursue therapy can be a big step, and if you're feeling any nerves about that, first know that this is normal! If you're seeking relief from the weight of anxiety, depression, traumatic events, or life's general curveballs, I'd love to accompany you on this journey of healing, tailored to your needs. Maybe you're looking to cultivate a more compassionate relationship with yourself, or just need some support managing stressors. Being human is complicated, and let's be honest, really difficult at times. As a human on my own journey to healing and self-compassion, I am honored to accompany you and guide you on yours.
Are you struggling with life’s demands and feeling alone and misunderstood? Maybe with limited or no support? This can often come with feelings of hopelessness, anxiety and or depression. A desire to change and unsure how to? You do not have to struggle in silence. Having a non-judgmental space to begin to uncover these feelings in a collaborative manner is validating, freeing and empowering. Working together we can create tools to cope with life’s obstacles that are thrown at us. This can help release the grief, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and negative talk.
Are you struggling with life’s demands and feeling alone and misunderstood? Maybe with limited or no support? This can often come with feelings of hopelessness, anxiety and or depression. A desire to change and unsure how to? You do not have to struggle in silence. Having a non-judgmental space to begin to uncover these feelings in a collaborative manner is validating, freeing and empowering. Working together we can create tools to cope with life’s obstacles that are thrown at us. This can help release the grief, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and negative talk.
Depression, grief, pervasive unhappiness, vicarious and micro-trauma, personality issues are frequently addressed in depth.
Life can seem unfair or painfully lacking in richness, hindering our full potential. Therapy with me is very much growth oriented, forward moving, a collaborative process within a supportive environment. Personal needs and goals are integrated with awareness, enhanced self-worth, depth and clarity.
Depression, grief, pervasive unhappiness, vicarious and micro-trauma, personality issues are frequently addressed in depth.
Life can seem unfair or painfully lacking in richness, hindering our full potential. Therapy with me is very much growth oriented, forward moving, a collaborative process within a supportive environment. Personal needs and goals are integrated with awareness, enhanced self-worth, depth and clarity.
I have experience treating survivors of trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, and depression. I have a personable, holistic, and trauma-informed approach during every session. I have experience working in patient as well as outpatient settings.
I have experience treating survivors of trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, and depression. I have a personable, holistic, and trauma-informed approach during every session. I have experience working in patient as well as outpatient settings.
The focus of sessions is non-judgmental learning about oneself and the world around you. I am an empathetic and open-minded clinician, striving to meet my clients where they are, build trust, and maintain a safe environment. I am experienced and passionate about working with teens and adults with various forms of trauma, and understanding how this trauma is expressed through challenges such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, addiction, etc. I additionally utilize SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) for families impacted by anxiety and OCD.
The focus of sessions is non-judgmental learning about oneself and the world around you. I am an empathetic and open-minded clinician, striving to meet my clients where they are, build trust, and maintain a safe environment. I am experienced and passionate about working with teens and adults with various forms of trauma, and understanding how this trauma is expressed through challenges such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, addiction, etc. I additionally utilize SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) for families impacted by anxiety and OCD.
Kay Loree-Pryor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Not accepting new clients
Specialties include-Depression & Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Family Dysfunction, Domestic Violence, Anger Mgt, Betrayal Trauma, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Codependency & Substance Abuse to name a few.
Look no further, you have found your therapist! If you are seeking someone to assist you in sorting out your life stressors, I am right here! Teaching strategies for living a better quality of life is my main goal for you. I may not have all the answers, although I love to see people be successful with the right type of supports in place.
Specialties include-Depression & Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Family Dysfunction, Domestic Violence, Anger Mgt, Betrayal Trauma, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Codependency & Substance Abuse to name a few.
Look no further, you have found your therapist! If you are seeking someone to assist you in sorting out your life stressors, I am right here! Teaching strategies for living a better quality of life is my main goal for you. I may not have all the answers, although I love to see people be successful with the right type of supports in place.
Mercy R Austen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Canandaigua, NY 14424 (Online Only)
I am licensed in NYS & IN. I have dedicated 17 years of my career to working w/individuals who are experiencing life concerns; relationship issues, career, living situations. I specialize in supporting people managing health concerns; Reproductive, cancers, geriatric, caregiver, diabetes, cancer, heart, respiratory. Additionally, developmental (MS, MD) & acquired (head, spinal cord). I focus on helping individuals and their caregivers manage anxiety, depression & other mental health concerns which are triggered/caused by health concerns. I enjoy working w/people of faith or philosophy & those searching.
I am licensed in NYS & IN. I have dedicated 17 years of my career to working w/individuals who are experiencing life concerns; relationship issues, career, living situations. I specialize in supporting people managing health concerns; Reproductive, cancers, geriatric, caregiver, diabetes, cancer, heart, respiratory. Additionally, developmental (MS, MD) & acquired (head, spinal cord). I focus on helping individuals and their caregivers manage anxiety, depression & other mental health concerns which are triggered/caused by health concerns. I enjoy working w/people of faith or philosophy & those searching.
If you are unfamiliar with marriage and family therapy, be assured that you don't have to be married or bring your family to therapy! Marriage and family therapists help individuals, couples, & families to view things from a systemic approach. This means how family behaviors, including our extended family, community, and other meaningful relationships, influence mental health. My experience includes assisting individuals, couples, and families suffering from trauma, sexual abuse, child and adult ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and adults.
If you are unfamiliar with marriage and family therapy, be assured that you don't have to be married or bring your family to therapy! Marriage and family therapists help individuals, couples, & families to view things from a systemic approach. This means how family behaviors, including our extended family, community, and other meaningful relationships, influence mental health. My experience includes assisting individuals, couples, and families suffering from trauma, sexual abuse, child and adult ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and adults.
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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.