Depression Therapists in Astoria, OR
Shoreline Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Astoria, OR 97103
We specialize in ADHD, medical issues, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, gender and sexual identity, anxiety and depression.
Use website link for our HIPAA secure contact form. We are currently seeing clients via telehealth and in person in Astoria, Oregon. At Shoreline Counseling we know you bring a unique understanding of your own world and the world around you. No person on this planet has gone through the same experiences that you have. Therapy begins by opening the layers of understanding around yourself and others. The goals is to focus on your individual experiences to get you to a better internal space. Most work is done through identifying thoughts, feelings or behaviors and processing how experiences in your past influence your current life.
We specialize in ADHD, medical issues, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, gender and sexual identity, anxiety and depression.
Use website link for our HIPAA secure contact form. We are currently seeing clients via telehealth and in person in Astoria, Oregon. At Shoreline Counseling we know you bring a unique understanding of your own world and the world around you. No person on this planet has gone through the same experiences that you have. Therapy begins by opening the layers of understanding around yourself and others. The goals is to focus on your individual experiences to get you to a better internal space. Most work is done through identifying thoughts, feelings or behaviors and processing how experiences in your past influence your current life.
Kathy Rhodes Counseling LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Astoria, OR 97103 (Online Only)
Over the years I have encouraged and supported individuals dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions, suicidal thoughts, and psychosis in moving toward a more fulfilling life and better mental health.
Therapy isn't about finding what is broken. It is about exploring what works, what might happen, how to improve or develop better coping skills, and finding ways to put the past where it belongs, in the past. It's looking at the good, the bad, and the ugly within an emotionally safe, judgement free, environment of hope. The purpose of therapy is to move past finding ways to survive and start finding ways to live.
Over the years I have encouraged and supported individuals dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions, suicidal thoughts, and psychosis in moving toward a more fulfilling life and better mental health.
Therapy isn't about finding what is broken. It is about exploring what works, what might happen, how to improve or develop better coping skills, and finding ways to put the past where it belongs, in the past. It's looking at the good, the bad, and the ugly within an emotionally safe, judgement free, environment of hope. The purpose of therapy is to move past finding ways to survive and start finding ways to live.
Denise Sterry Babawale
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Verified Verified
Astoria, OR 97103 (Online Only)
I have a wide range of clinical experience working with individuals of varying age ranges. I have experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, chronic pain, stress, grief, loss, and many more areas. I believe in a strengths based approach to sessions, while also being solution focused.
I have a wide range of clinical experience working with individuals of varying age ranges. I have experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, chronic pain, stress, grief, loss, and many more areas. I believe in a strengths based approach to sessions, while also being solution focused.
J Workman-Purvine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Astoria, OR 97103 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have a particular affinity for treating people with issues of depression, alcohol abuse, anxiety, grief, spiritual struggles, chronic health conditions and the elderly.
In my years of therapy, I have learned that the fundamental problem for most people is that they don’t know how beautiful they are as people. Perhaps it is life events, the way one grew up, or the things that one has done to themselves or others that hides the potential we all possess. I tend to treat conditions that I’ve either struggled with myself or have helped loved ones to get through, increasing the likelihood that I will have some personal insight into what you’re dealing with. I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space, believing that everyone needs to be accepted for who they are.
I have a particular affinity for treating people with issues of depression, alcohol abuse, anxiety, grief, spiritual struggles, chronic health conditions and the elderly.
In my years of therapy, I have learned that the fundamental problem for most people is that they don’t know how beautiful they are as people. Perhaps it is life events, the way one grew up, or the things that one has done to themselves or others that hides the potential we all possess. I tend to treat conditions that I’ve either struggled with myself or have helped loved ones to get through, increasing the likelihood that I will have some personal insight into what you’re dealing with. I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space, believing that everyone needs to be accepted for who they are.
I can help with depression, anxiety, trauma, marital and family issues, grief, and major life transitions.
When someone comes to therapy they want to feel heard. They want to feel safe. They want to know someone cares and can help them. They want to talk to someone who has the experience and skills to be present to their difficulties and who can bring about healing and resolution. Therapy is a unique human relationship based on compassion, empathy, and mutual collaboration.
I can help with depression, anxiety, trauma, marital and family issues, grief, and major life transitions.
When someone comes to therapy they want to feel heard. They want to feel safe. They want to know someone cares and can help them. They want to talk to someone who has the experience and skills to be present to their difficulties and who can bring about healing and resolution. Therapy is a unique human relationship based on compassion, empathy, and mutual collaboration.
Sara Moller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Astoria, OR 97103 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone can benefit from therapy because life can be challenging, unpredictable and scary. I believe in creating a safe space to allow you to process difficult times and to grow. My work is grounded in strength-based, person-centered and trauma-informed care. I am passionate about working with clients living with physical disabilities, anxiety, depression, difficult transitions, low self-worth and relationship concerns. I am BIPOC and LGBTQI+ allied and welcome conversations around these identities. I enjoy working with teens and adults. Click on website link for our HIPAA secure contact form.
Everyone can benefit from therapy because life can be challenging, unpredictable and scary. I believe in creating a safe space to allow you to process difficult times and to grow. My work is grounded in strength-based, person-centered and trauma-informed care. I am passionate about working with clients living with physical disabilities, anxiety, depression, difficult transitions, low self-worth and relationship concerns. I am BIPOC and LGBTQI+ allied and welcome conversations around these identities. I enjoy working with teens and adults. Click on website link for our HIPAA secure contact form.
Dana S Dedolph
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADCIII, MAC
Verified Verified
Astoria, OR 97103 (Online Only)
Anxiety, stress, anger, substance abuse, trauma... Each one or all of them can turn your life inside-out. But you can feel better and acquire the skills to communicate and control your own life. You can learn how to make friends with yourself and in so doing experience less blame, misunderstanding, and self-criticism. My work is focused on helping you do that. If you are dealing with: PTSD; Anger and Frustration; Depression/Anxiety; or Substance Abuse I would be happy to talk with you.
Anxiety, stress, anger, substance abuse, trauma... Each one or all of them can turn your life inside-out. But you can feel better and acquire the skills to communicate and control your own life. You can learn how to make friends with yourself and in so doing experience less blame, misunderstanding, and self-criticism. My work is focused on helping you do that. If you are dealing with: PTSD; Anger and Frustration; Depression/Anxiety; or Substance Abuse I would be happy to talk with you.
Stephanie Costello
Clinical Social Work Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Astoria, OR 97103 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients. Telehealth only. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of assisting children and adults facing grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, and various other obstacles. My goal is to provide a safe space where clients can feel heard, valued, and supported as they explore their thoughts and emotions. I believe in the inherent potential for growth within each person, and I strive to cultivate an environment of unconditional positive regard where clients can tap into that potential.
Accepting new clients. Telehealth only. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of assisting children and adults facing grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, and various other obstacles. My goal is to provide a safe space where clients can feel heard, valued, and supported as they explore their thoughts and emotions. I believe in the inherent potential for growth within each person, and I strive to cultivate an environment of unconditional positive regard where clients can tap into that potential.
Amanda Salmick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Astoria, OR 97103 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have a passion for working with individuals who are living with symptoms of trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, and depression. You may be struggling with emotion regulation, feeling stuck, persistanly sad, or hopeless. I use a variety of evidence based modailites in our sessions together to include DBT, IFS, and Brainspotting. I have completed the IFS Institute's level 1 training and am a certified Brainspotting practitioner. My counseling style infuses kindness, humor, and compassion to best support you in our sessions together.
I have a passion for working with individuals who are living with symptoms of trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, and depression. You may be struggling with emotion regulation, feeling stuck, persistanly sad, or hopeless. I use a variety of evidence based modailites in our sessions together to include DBT, IFS, and Brainspotting. I have completed the IFS Institute's level 1 training and am a certified Brainspotting practitioner. My counseling style infuses kindness, humor, and compassion to best support you in our sessions together.
Tamara Webb
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC, CMHC
Verified Verified
Astoria, OR 97103
I specialize in grief, trauma, depression, anxiety and existential concerns.
I provide holistic psychotherapy to help clients in Oregon, Washington and Utah explore, understand and address diverse challenges in life, helping clients become empowered stewards of their own well-being. I integrate common psychotherapy approaches, including cognitive, narrative and expressive-creative therapies, with holistic approaches based in the traditions underlying yoga, Buddhism and other Eastern philosophical practices. My goal is to help clients achieve health, balance and harmony, and to embrace life.
I specialize in grief, trauma, depression, anxiety and existential concerns.
I provide holistic psychotherapy to help clients in Oregon, Washington and Utah explore, understand and address diverse challenges in life, helping clients become empowered stewards of their own well-being. I integrate common psychotherapy approaches, including cognitive, narrative and expressive-creative therapies, with holistic approaches based in the traditions underlying yoga, Buddhism and other Eastern philosophical practices. My goal is to help clients achieve health, balance and harmony, and to embrace life.
Trauma results in blocked energy, anxiety, depression, and/or addictions.
NOTE: I am now EMDR-Certified. When an individual feels safe and accepted and has the opportunity and intention to experience their emotions, their inner wisdom will facilitate discovery of solutions. My role is to support, guide, and calmly trust the unfolding process. I am passionate about the process of therapy, and honored to witness the awakening of trust as fear is transformed, faith is renewed, and energy is enhanced to create abundant health.
Trauma results in blocked energy, anxiety, depression, and/or addictions.
NOTE: I am now EMDR-Certified. When an individual feels safe and accepted and has the opportunity and intention to experience their emotions, their inner wisdom will facilitate discovery of solutions. My role is to support, guide, and calmly trust the unfolding process. I am passionate about the process of therapy, and honored to witness the awakening of trust as fear is transformed, faith is renewed, and energy is enhanced to create abundant health.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Astoria, OR 97103
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, a broken heart, past trauma, or a death, there is hope.
With me you will find a space to be open and vulnerable about topics that cause doubt, fear, discomfort, joy, curiosity, excitement, and more. The areas I focus my practice are: Individual Therapy, Couples and Family Therapy, Trauma/PTSD, Sexual Intimacy, Gender, Identity, and religion/deconstruction and reconstruction of faith. My passion is helping couples connect and develop a strong foundation from which they can take on any challenge, strengthen families of origin, helping blended families become deeply rooted, as well as helping individuals overcome personal struggles.
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, a broken heart, past trauma, or a death, there is hope.
With me you will find a space to be open and vulnerable about topics that cause doubt, fear, discomfort, joy, curiosity, excitement, and more. The areas I focus my practice are: Individual Therapy, Couples and Family Therapy, Trauma/PTSD, Sexual Intimacy, Gender, Identity, and religion/deconstruction and reconstruction of faith. My passion is helping couples connect and develop a strong foundation from which they can take on any challenge, strengthen families of origin, helping blended families become deeply rooted, as well as helping individuals overcome personal struggles.
Roseway Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Astoria, OR 97103
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes life just gets confusing, feels hopeless and becomes hard to find your way. I can offer the experience of thousands of hours with other people who were in similar situations and found renewed hope and a better way. I work with you where you are and together we can make the journey to where you want to be.
I offer counseling with individuals and couples. I offer counseling from a Christian perspective and respect the perspective you offer.
Sometimes life just gets confusing, feels hopeless and becomes hard to find your way. I can offer the experience of thousands of hours with other people who were in similar situations and found renewed hope and a better way. I work with you where you are and together we can make the journey to where you want to be.
I offer counseling with individuals and couples. I offer counseling from a Christian perspective and respect the perspective you offer.
Serenity Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Astoria, OR 97103 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients Serenity Mental Health is an independent practice of caring Mental Health Professionals who understand that life’s challenges can be daunting and that people deserve quality mental health care that addresses their individual needs. Together, with a member of our licensed professional staff we will develop a plan to address hardships in a supportive and compassionate manner.
Accepting New Clients Serenity Mental Health is an independent practice of caring Mental Health Professionals who understand that life’s challenges can be daunting and that people deserve quality mental health care that addresses their individual needs. Together, with a member of our licensed professional staff we will develop a plan to address hardships in a supportive and compassionate manner.
Services offered in English, Spanish, Mandaring & Cantonese. Brave Hope Counseling is a women-owned and operated Mental Health collective striving to create a safe space full of understanding, pride, and strength for our clients and our staff. Above all, we at Brave Hope Counseling embrace the human capacity to grow and change, especially with the help of a supportive expert. We enjoy connecting with our clients and being partners that they can count on.
Services offered in English, Spanish, Mandaring & Cantonese. Brave Hope Counseling is a women-owned and operated Mental Health collective striving to create a safe space full of understanding, pride, and strength for our clients and our staff. Above all, we at Brave Hope Counseling embrace the human capacity to grow and change, especially with the help of a supportive expert. We enjoy connecting with our clients and being partners that they can count on.
My passion is in connecting clients to their inner process - what is trying to happen - as demonstrated by their symptoms. Once we discover the issue and address it, the symptoms no longer need to be present. This approach is from a type of Jungian psychotherapy called Process Oriented Psychology, which holds as its premise that there is always something right about what is going on in our lives - our process. It also includes a mixture of some Taoism and Buddhism, and can include work with body symptoms, dreams, and relationships. I look forward to talking with you to see how I might help you resolve your personal issues.
My passion is in connecting clients to their inner process - what is trying to happen - as demonstrated by their symptoms. Once we discover the issue and address it, the symptoms no longer need to be present. This approach is from a type of Jungian psychotherapy called Process Oriented Psychology, which holds as its premise that there is always something right about what is going on in our lives - our process. It also includes a mixture of some Taoism and Buddhism, and can include work with body symptoms, dreams, and relationships. I look forward to talking with you to see how I might help you resolve your personal issues.
Brandon Houston
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Astoria, OR 97103 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I wish to honor the struggle bringing you to therapy while holding the possibility for real, long lasting transformation. My intention is to create a space where you feel safe and capable of holding your experiences in new ways. From this space of self-acceptance, we will begin to explore the ways in which your natural expression has been distorted. In essence, you will recognize and work with the blocks limiting your life.
I wish to honor the struggle bringing you to therapy while holding the possibility for real, long lasting transformation. My intention is to create a space where you feel safe and capable of holding your experiences in new ways. From this space of self-acceptance, we will begin to explore the ways in which your natural expression has been distorted. In essence, you will recognize and work with the blocks limiting your life.
Are you seeking ways to enhance your emotional stability and experience a greater sense of focus and awareness? Is exploring and addressing past trauma, grief, and unwanted personal patterns important to you? Would you like guidance in understanding how your emotions are connected to physical symptoms and learning effective management techniques? Are you interested in learning ways to regulate your nervous system and relieve the fight, flight, or freeze response? Have you considered yourself to be highly sensitive or empathic, and want support in managing hypervigilance or neurodivergence? For any of your concerns I'm here to help.
Are you seeking ways to enhance your emotional stability and experience a greater sense of focus and awareness? Is exploring and addressing past trauma, grief, and unwanted personal patterns important to you? Would you like guidance in understanding how your emotions are connected to physical symptoms and learning effective management techniques? Are you interested in learning ways to regulate your nervous system and relieve the fight, flight, or freeze response? Have you considered yourself to be highly sensitive or empathic, and want support in managing hypervigilance or neurodivergence? For any of your concerns I'm here to help.
NC Counseling & Telehealth
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC-TX, LPC-OR, CADC-OR, LMHC-WA
Verified Verified
Astoria, OR 97103 (Online Only)
**I no longer accept private or commercial insurance.** My cash fees are $50 for telehealth sessions payable at the beginning of the session. I offer, when appropriate, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy approaches. I take a practical solutions focused approach to behavioral health care and addiction recovery.
**I no longer accept private or commercial insurance.** My cash fees are $50 for telehealth sessions payable at the beginning of the session. I offer, when appropriate, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy approaches. I take a practical solutions focused approach to behavioral health care and addiction recovery.
Jennifer Boggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC I
Verified Verified
Astoria, OR 97103
Not accepting new clients
As a clinical social worker, I enjoy the opportunity to support, collaborate with, and empower individuals seeking to live a life of wellness. I strive to create a supportive atmosphere where you can explore beliefs, values, and life patterns that either help or hinder you in meeting your goals. So often our present thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are driven by our past. By creating awareness you can begin to change your patterns. Together we can work to identify coping skills based on your individual wisdom and strengths to overcome life challenges and help you make steps in a forward direction.
As a clinical social worker, I enjoy the opportunity to support, collaborate with, and empower individuals seeking to live a life of wellness. I strive to create a supportive atmosphere where you can explore beliefs, values, and life patterns that either help or hinder you in meeting your goals. So often our present thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are driven by our past. By creating awareness you can begin to change your patterns. Together we can work to identify coping skills based on your individual wisdom and strengths to overcome life challenges and help you make steps in a forward direction.
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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.