Depression Therapists in Akron, OH
Mary (Molly) Catherine Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT-S, BCBA, COBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Akron, OH 44313
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I have a decade of experience working with autism and developmental disabilities, couples and families, individuals dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, and more severe mental health disorders.
"Who can take away suffering without entering it?" - Henri Nouwen. Many of the people who come to see me are suffering in some way, be it big or small, and are searching for a way to make sense of what is happening to them. Whether it is figuring out how to deal with your emotions, building better boundaries with the people you love, or finding your way towards healing after having been hurt, I am here to cheer you on and help you get where you want to be.
I have a decade of experience working with autism and developmental disabilities, couples and families, individuals dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, and more severe mental health disorders.
"Who can take away suffering without entering it?" - Henri Nouwen. Many of the people who come to see me are suffering in some way, be it big or small, and are searching for a way to make sense of what is happening to them. Whether it is figuring out how to deal with your emotions, building better boundaries with the people you love, or finding your way towards healing after having been hurt, I am here to cheer you on and help you get where you want to be.
I am an LGBTQ+ affirming counselor and trained in treating anxiety, depression, self-harm thoughts, suicidal ideation, and trauma. I focus on validating thoughts and feelings, building coping skills in order to make healthy choices, and exploring where clients have control over their own lives.
I am an LGBTQ+ affirming counselor and trained in treating anxiety, depression, self-harm thoughts, suicidal ideation, and trauma. I focus on validating thoughts and feelings, building coping skills in order to make healthy choices, and exploring where clients have control over their own lives.
I am passionate about trauma, depression, anxiety, LGBQT concerns, personality disorders, and neurodivergence. An ideal client is an individual who has a growth mindset and explores their thoughts and feelings and how they impact their behavior. They may not understand how those thoughts derived from past experiences, but they are willing to open old wounds given the right tools. They feel safe and secure and want to heal through hard work and determination.
I am passionate about trauma, depression, anxiety, LGBQT concerns, personality disorders, and neurodivergence. An ideal client is an individual who has a growth mindset and explores their thoughts and feelings and how they impact their behavior. They may not understand how those thoughts derived from past experiences, but they are willing to open old wounds given the right tools. They feel safe and secure and want to heal through hard work and determination.
BF Empowerment specializes in helping you reach your goals. Our specialty is helping those dealing with stress, feeling over-whelmed, trauma, relationship concerns, financial concerns, anxiety, and depression. We develop a plan to move you from feeling stressed and over-whelmed to feeling in control again. We work to improve your relationships with your loved ones and yourself. If you are feeling stuck and do not know where to turn. We will help you lighten the burden. We do not judge you because our goal is to help you accomplish your goals whatever they may be. You'll be able to face new challenges with greater confidence.
BF Empowerment specializes in helping you reach your goals. Our specialty is helping those dealing with stress, feeling over-whelmed, trauma, relationship concerns, financial concerns, anxiety, and depression. We develop a plan to move you from feeling stressed and over-whelmed to feeling in control again. We work to improve your relationships with your loved ones and yourself. If you are feeling stuck and do not know where to turn. We will help you lighten the burden. We do not judge you because our goal is to help you accomplish your goals whatever they may be. You'll be able to face new challenges with greater confidence.
Would you like me to come to your group, church, or special event and give a presentation? I provide one hour presentations on subjects such as depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions.
Experiencing a life transition? Stress, grief, anxiety, and depression is what everyone shares as they navigate life's difficulties. I am here to assist you. The goal is to help you achieve healthy coping skills and a lifestyle which brings you peace.
Would you like me to come to your group, church, or special event and give a presentation? I provide one hour presentations on subjects such as depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions.
Experiencing a life transition? Stress, grief, anxiety, and depression is what everyone shares as they navigate life's difficulties. I am here to assist you. The goal is to help you achieve healthy coping skills and a lifestyle which brings you peace.
Griffin T Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Akron, OH 44313
If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or undergoing big life changes, I can help! If you have been drinking or using drugs we can find other ways to cope.
I am so happy you found me! Perhaps something doesn't feel "right" in your life. Maybe you feel particularly stressed or sad and don't know why. I offer a unique approach to counseling in which I integrate humor with well researched methods of helping people. Together we can navigate the curveballs that life throws your way. After helping thousands of people in my career, I have found that everyone has strengths. Together we will harness your strengths and strive to create the life you deserve. You deserve hassle-free, individualized care!
If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or undergoing big life changes, I can help! If you have been drinking or using drugs we can find other ways to cope.
I am so happy you found me! Perhaps something doesn't feel "right" in your life. Maybe you feel particularly stressed or sad and don't know why. I offer a unique approach to counseling in which I integrate humor with well researched methods of helping people. Together we can navigate the curveballs that life throws your way. After helping thousands of people in my career, I have found that everyone has strengths. Together we will harness your strengths and strive to create the life you deserve. You deserve hassle-free, individualized care!
Alisha Gilmore
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Akron, OH 44333 (Online Only)
We all experience difficult times or situations in our lives. Helping you work through these situations in a healthy way is my goal. I offer a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental relationship where we can work together toward growth and healing of life stressors. I specialize in anxiety and depression but also have experience in treating personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, addictions, grief, couples, families, sexuality, relationship concerns, parenting, and child therapy. I have worked with diverse cultures and people of all ages.
We all experience difficult times or situations in our lives. Helping you work through these situations in a healthy way is my goal. I offer a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental relationship where we can work together toward growth and healing of life stressors. I specialize in anxiety and depression but also have experience in treating personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, addictions, grief, couples, families, sexuality, relationship concerns, parenting, and child therapy. I have worked with diverse cultures and people of all ages.
Maureen O'Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Akron, OH 44302 (Online Only)
I am open to working with clients who are focusing on sobriety/substance abuse as well as those suffering from loneliness, depression, isolation, anxiety or are going through a transition.
Hi there, welcome to my profile! I have been working with adults with mental health and substance abuse issues for nearly 5 years. Prior to this, I served as a counselor to children with developmental disabilities and their families. My approach with clients is very empathetic and client centered. I think of myself as a guide who provides a safe and affirmative space for people to explore feelings and thoughts they might otherwise not reveal or share with others. In this way, I believe that the client-therapist relationship can create a launching point to help clients create the changes they want in their lives.
I am open to working with clients who are focusing on sobriety/substance abuse as well as those suffering from loneliness, depression, isolation, anxiety or are going through a transition.
Hi there, welcome to my profile! I have been working with adults with mental health and substance abuse issues for nearly 5 years. Prior to this, I served as a counselor to children with developmental disabilities and their families. My approach with clients is very empathetic and client centered. I think of myself as a guide who provides a safe and affirmative space for people to explore feelings and thoughts they might otherwise not reveal or share with others. In this way, I believe that the client-therapist relationship can create a launching point to help clients create the changes they want in their lives.
Are you ready to make changes in your life to support your emotional growth? Do you want to put in the necessary effort to improve your outlook, inner strength, and confidence? Each client will feel supported through skill building, learning, and growing to set achievable goals, accomplish those goals, and have a positive impact on themselves and those around them. The majority of my clients experience depression in different levels of severity. Some come to treatment and need medication as well as talk therapy.
Are you ready to make changes in your life to support your emotional growth? Do you want to put in the necessary effort to improve your outlook, inner strength, and confidence? Each client will feel supported through skill building, learning, and growing to set achievable goals, accomplish those goals, and have a positive impact on themselves and those around them. The majority of my clients experience depression in different levels of severity. Some come to treatment and need medication as well as talk therapy.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, various forms of addiction, autism, & more. Are your goals oriented towards reducing maladaptive symptoms, identifying the behaviors you wish to engage in, being the person you want to be, and, ultimately, the life you aspire to live? Do you desire change and growth & are willing to put the necessary effort in? As your counselor, I do not effect change; that responsibility belongs to you. I aim to empower you to recognize your innate strengths, develop them further, and effectively use them towards your goals in life.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, various forms of addiction, autism, & more. Are your goals oriented towards reducing maladaptive symptoms, identifying the behaviors you wish to engage in, being the person you want to be, and, ultimately, the life you aspire to live? Do you desire change and growth & are willing to put the necessary effort in? As your counselor, I do not effect change; that responsibility belongs to you. I aim to empower you to recognize your innate strengths, develop them further, and effectively use them towards your goals in life.
I believe that each and every single person on earth has a purpose and is deserving of hope. There may be times in your life when you may feel alone, depressed or anxious. As a counselor, I work with children and adults who may be struggling to regulate and express their emotions, experiencing stage of life concerns/transitions, and those who may be struggling with anxiety or depression.
I believe that each and every single person on earth has a purpose and is deserving of hope. There may be times in your life when you may feel alone, depressed or anxious. As a counselor, I work with children and adults who may be struggling to regulate and express their emotions, experiencing stage of life concerns/transitions, and those who may be struggling with anxiety or depression.
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BF Empowerment Center LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Akron, OH 44311
BF Empowerment specializes in helping you reach your goals. Our specialty is helping those dealing with stress, feeling over-whelmed, trauma, relationship concerns, financial concerns, anxiety, and depression. We develop a plan to move you from feeling stressed and over-whelmed to feeling in control again. We work to improve your relationships with your loved ones and yourself. If you are feeling stuck and do not know where to turn. We will help you lighten the burden. We do not judge you because our goal is to help you accomplish your goals whatever they may be. You'll be able to face new challenges with greater confidence.
BF Empowerment specializes in helping you reach your goals. Our specialty is helping those dealing with stress, feeling over-whelmed, trauma, relationship concerns, financial concerns, anxiety, and depression. We develop a plan to move you from feeling stressed and over-whelmed to feeling in control again. We work to improve your relationships with your loved ones and yourself. If you are feeling stuck and do not know where to turn. We will help you lighten the burden. We do not judge you because our goal is to help you accomplish your goals whatever they may be. You'll be able to face new challenges with greater confidence.
Holly Mundon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LISWS , CCTP , CDCA
Verified Verified
Akron, OH 44333
Are you having struggles in your job or relationship? Have you been diagnosed with a mental illness and need coping skills as you learn to manage all that it entails? Do you need education, support, and encouragement? I work with grief/loss, trauma, Depression, Anxiety, coping skills & boundaries, relationship and job stressors, life transitions, and general support. I am passionate about helping those who are 'helping professions' and work with health professionals and first responders dealing with secondary trauma. We will work together to set goals for taking the next steps to feel better.
Are you having struggles in your job or relationship? Have you been diagnosed with a mental illness and need coping skills as you learn to manage all that it entails? Do you need education, support, and encouragement? I work with grief/loss, trauma, Depression, Anxiety, coping skills & boundaries, relationship and job stressors, life transitions, and general support. I am passionate about helping those who are 'helping professions' and work with health professionals and first responders dealing with secondary trauma. We will work together to set goals for taking the next steps to feel better.
So, I have helped countless people with sadness and depression, stress and anxiety.
My approach is individualized and designed for you to achieve your goals in the shortest possible time, while building the foundation for lasting improvements. In our first meeting together, we'll talk about what brings you to counseling, what you want to accomplish, and barriers you’ve had with what you have already tried. I understand that in the first meeting you will be deciding if you think I can help you. So, as I get to know you and gather information, I make a point to be present, share my initial thoughts and pose questions in order for you to build that confidence.
So, I have helped countless people with sadness and depression, stress and anxiety.
My approach is individualized and designed for you to achieve your goals in the shortest possible time, while building the foundation for lasting improvements. In our first meeting together, we'll talk about what brings you to counseling, what you want to accomplish, and barriers you’ve had with what you have already tried. I understand that in the first meeting you will be deciding if you think I can help you. So, as I get to know you and gather information, I make a point to be present, share my initial thoughts and pose questions in order for you to build that confidence.
I have 23 years of professional work experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & depression. I am an innovative experienced professional that has been trained in Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and can assess the needs of others. Can develop & communicate plans for the client’s personal growth & development. Has the open mindedness & creativity to efficiently assist clients & their families to reach their treatment goals in a timely manner.
I have 23 years of professional work experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & depression. I am an innovative experienced professional that has been trained in Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and can assess the needs of others. Can develop & communicate plans for the client’s personal growth & development. Has the open mindedness & creativity to efficiently assist clients & their families to reach their treatment goals in a timely manner.
April Young
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Akron, OH 44313
I see clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, spiritual concerns, adjustment struggles, and relationship issues. I have some training in Lay Biblical Counseling by CCEF and am certified in Prepare/Enrich, which can be used for both premarital and married couples. I'm also certified as a Brain Health Professional through Dr. Daniel Amen's program.
I see clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, spiritual concerns, adjustment struggles, and relationship issues. I have some training in Lay Biblical Counseling by CCEF and am certified in Prepare/Enrich, which can be used for both premarital and married couples. I'm also certified as a Brain Health Professional through Dr. Daniel Amen's program.
I possess experience in numerous specialties, such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, addiction, trauma, anger management, coping skills, grief, relationship concerns, & PTSD.
My ideal client is an individual who is open to working as a team and benefiting from a therapeutic relationship in which honesty, accountability, and empathy are paramount. While a client’s concerns are unique and personal, there is nothing they cannot overcome through effective therapeutic interventions and a highly-trained and relatable clinician.
I possess experience in numerous specialties, such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, addiction, trauma, anger management, coping skills, grief, relationship concerns, & PTSD.
My ideal client is an individual who is open to working as a team and benefiting from a therapeutic relationship in which honesty, accountability, and empathy are paramount. While a client’s concerns are unique and personal, there is nothing they cannot overcome through effective therapeutic interventions and a highly-trained and relatable clinician.
Anxiety, depression, relationship/family distress, grief & loss can be overwhelming and I desire to help those who are hurting.
Do you feel unseen, misunderstood, or unheard? Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or loss? Do you feel alone? If you could relate to any of those questions, I'd like to come along side you and provide a safe place where you can feel seen, understood, and heard. Seeing you for more than just your emotional distress, but also looking to see what may be at the root of the issue is important to helping you walk through such hard times. I will strive to understand what your concerns are and work collaboratively with you towards your personal growth goals.
Anxiety, depression, relationship/family distress, grief & loss can be overwhelming and I desire to help those who are hurting.
Do you feel unseen, misunderstood, or unheard? Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or loss? Do you feel alone? If you could relate to any of those questions, I'd like to come along side you and provide a safe place where you can feel seen, understood, and heard. Seeing you for more than just your emotional distress, but also looking to see what may be at the root of the issue is important to helping you walk through such hard times. I will strive to understand what your concerns are and work collaboratively with you towards your personal growth goals.
I specialize in trauma therapy but also see patients with depression and anxiety.
Hello! I have been counseling for 10 years. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Ordained Minister and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have open availability M-W and even some counseling slots Sunday from 2-5pm. If you want counseling for PTSD or Trauma related problems, depressions or anxiety. I see people in Akron from my home in-person but the initial assessment is online.
I specialize in trauma therapy but also see patients with depression and anxiety.
Hello! I have been counseling for 10 years. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Ordained Minister and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have open availability M-W and even some counseling slots Sunday from 2-5pm. If you want counseling for PTSD or Trauma related problems, depressions or anxiety. I see people in Akron from my home in-person but the initial assessment is online.
Jaime Kirbawy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Akron, OH 44305 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with clients on issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting, grief, and mood disorders.
Hello! My name is Jaime. I have worked as a clinical counselor for over 14 years in a variety of professional settings, including intensive in-home services, intensive outpatient, partial-hospitalization, community and office-based outpatient therapy services, and foster care. I have also worked as a supervisor, assisting in training other counselors.
I enjoy working with clients on issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting, grief, and mood disorders.
Hello! My name is Jaime. I have worked as a clinical counselor for over 14 years in a variety of professional settings, including intensive in-home services, intensive outpatient, partial-hospitalization, community and office-based outpatient therapy services, and foster care. I have also worked as a supervisor, assisting in training other counselors.
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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.