Depression Therapists in Doylestown, PA
Deirdre Hally Shaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901
My practice focuses on the reduction of depression, anxiety, work related stress; relationship enhancement; healing through grief and loss; living with chronic illness; and Twelve Step Recovery from alcohol/drug abuse.
For over 35 years, I have worked collaboratively with individuals and couples who are navigating life transitions and challenges in search of reduced stress, healing, and growth. Through the use of empowering, supportive, solutions-focused strategies, I specialize in personal and relationship improvement with an objective of finding resiliency, joy, and meaning in life as well as creating loving, supportive relationships. Navigating the difficult waters of divorce and supervising other therapists are areas of specialty, in addition to couples counseling, parenting coaching, and conflict management in interpersonal relationships.
My practice focuses on the reduction of depression, anxiety, work related stress; relationship enhancement; healing through grief and loss; living with chronic illness; and Twelve Step Recovery from alcohol/drug abuse.
For over 35 years, I have worked collaboratively with individuals and couples who are navigating life transitions and challenges in search of reduced stress, healing, and growth. Through the use of empowering, supportive, solutions-focused strategies, I specialize in personal and relationship improvement with an objective of finding resiliency, joy, and meaning in life as well as creating loving, supportive relationships. Navigating the difficult waters of divorce and supervising other therapists are areas of specialty, in addition to couples counseling, parenting coaching, and conflict management in interpersonal relationships.
Her Experience Working Within Shelters, Outpatient Counseling, And Inpatient Hospital (Acute Med Surgical) Gave Her Training And Work Experience Within Areas Of Trauma, Grief, Depression, Suicide, Bullying, Substance Abuse, Self-Esteem, And Life Changes.
Annie byrne is a licensed clinical social worker in pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2018. While therapists complete similar classes on counseling, theories, and techniques, annie believes it is their styles, experiences, and skills that can be different. Some specialize in their "Skill set" while others are eclectic and masters at utilizing different techniques. Their communication and the counseling style are what fuels the relationship. Annie's style is relaxed and conversational.
Her Experience Working Within Shelters, Outpatient Counseling, And Inpatient Hospital (Acute Med Surgical) Gave Her Training And Work Experience Within Areas Of Trauma, Grief, Depression, Suicide, Bullying, Substance Abuse, Self-Esteem, And Life Changes.
Annie byrne is a licensed clinical social worker in pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2018. While therapists complete similar classes on counseling, theories, and techniques, annie believes it is their styles, experiences, and skills that can be different. Some specialize in their "Skill set" while others are eclectic and masters at utilizing different techniques. Their communication and the counseling style are what fuels the relationship. Annie's style is relaxed and conversational.
Christine Knochenhauer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
Counseling can help you towards living your best life possible and becoming the healthiest version of yourself. People who seek my services include adult, couples, and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and relationship issues. Having been in private practice for almost 20 years I have helped people with a broad range of issues. I continue to be amazed and inspired by the human spirit, and our ability to improve our lives with help, support and guidance.
Counseling can help you towards living your best life possible and becoming the healthiest version of yourself. People who seek my services include adult, couples, and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and relationship issues. Having been in private practice for almost 20 years I have helped people with a broad range of issues. I continue to be amazed and inspired by the human spirit, and our ability to improve our lives with help, support and guidance.
Welcome and thank you for your interest in my practice. For the past 25 + years, my work has been dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families who are struggling and wish to make positive changes to improve their lives. Many of the people I see are experiencing stress associated with personal, career, academic, or family transitions. Others are trying to navigate through anxiety, depression, loneliness, or conflicts in relationships. My goal is to listen carefully and to provide valuable feedback and support so that clients may rediscover their strength and find solutions to life's often complex challenges.
Welcome and thank you for your interest in my practice. For the past 25 + years, my work has been dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families who are struggling and wish to make positive changes to improve their lives. Many of the people I see are experiencing stress associated with personal, career, academic, or family transitions. Others are trying to navigate through anxiety, depression, loneliness, or conflicts in relationships. My goal is to listen carefully and to provide valuable feedback and support so that clients may rediscover their strength and find solutions to life's often complex challenges.
Dina Ricciardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and ADHD.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day challenges? Is your child struggling? All too often, we feel that things about our life are unmanageable. Welcome to my practice, where I offer a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, difficulties with your relationship with food, or other concerns, there is always hope. I can help you understand what lies beneath your struggles, who you truly are, and how to be the best version of yourself.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and ADHD.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day challenges? Is your child struggling? All too often, we feel that things about our life are unmanageable. Welcome to my practice, where I offer a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, difficulties with your relationship with food, or other concerns, there is always hope. I can help you understand what lies beneath your struggles, who you truly are, and how to be the best version of yourself.
Allison Brunner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901 (Online Only)
You’re not cursed for the entirety of your life with anxiety, depression, and trauma, or in need of medication forever if you don’t want to be.
“I love my therapist, but we’ve hit a plateau,” potential clients often say when reaching out to me. Or they’re tired of being treated like they’re broken. If you’ve spent years in therapy and are ready to go deeper and experience profound shifts and lasting change, try mindfulness-based, somatic (body-mind) psychotherapy and inner parts work. In short time, most new clients say, “Wow, that was very different from what I expected!”—in a positive way. If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), empath, or old soul yearning to be truly understood and are ready to process more deeply and talk and analyze less, welcome!
You’re not cursed for the entirety of your life with anxiety, depression, and trauma, or in need of medication forever if you don’t want to be.
“I love my therapist, but we’ve hit a plateau,” potential clients often say when reaching out to me. Or they’re tired of being treated like they’re broken. If you’ve spent years in therapy and are ready to go deeper and experience profound shifts and lasting change, try mindfulness-based, somatic (body-mind) psychotherapy and inner parts work. In short time, most new clients say, “Wow, that was very different from what I expected!”—in a positive way. If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), empath, or old soul yearning to be truly understood and are ready to process more deeply and talk and analyze less, welcome!
Incorporating a mind-body awareness, I have been successful helping people who experience anxiety, depression, intrusive thinking, body image struggles, sexuality issues, or medical/health related concerns enhance their self-care and expand their capacity for joy.
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes".....
Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a cage without a key? Are you caught in an unexpected or difficult situation which seems increasingly demanding? Maybe you find yourself caught up in thoughts, memories or behaviors which leave you feeling diminished or scared, and leave others feeling worried about you. Via psychotherapy, we can turn these experiences around by effecting changes in the way you experience yourself and your world.
Incorporating a mind-body awareness, I have been successful helping people who experience anxiety, depression, intrusive thinking, body image struggles, sexuality issues, or medical/health related concerns enhance their self-care and expand their capacity for joy.
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes".....
Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a cage without a key? Are you caught in an unexpected or difficult situation which seems increasingly demanding? Maybe you find yourself caught up in thoughts, memories or behaviors which leave you feeling diminished or scared, and leave others feeling worried about you. Via psychotherapy, we can turn these experiences around by effecting changes in the way you experience yourself and your world.
Nicole Cangelose is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 4 years of experience specializing in depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD and substance/alcohol use disorders. Nicole works with clients ranging in age from 18 to 75+ utilizing an eclectic approach including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychoanalytic elements. Nicole has experience in working within individual, group, couples/marital, and family therapy sessions with individuals across various life stages; she also has experience in working with clients interested in tobacco/nicotine cessation.
Nicole Cangelose is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 4 years of experience specializing in depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD and substance/alcohol use disorders. Nicole works with clients ranging in age from 18 to 75+ utilizing an eclectic approach including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychoanalytic elements. Nicole has experience in working within individual, group, couples/marital, and family therapy sessions with individuals across various life stages; she also has experience in working with clients interested in tobacco/nicotine cessation.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
Nicole Codagnone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901 (Online Only)
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
Sam Malfitano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901 (Online Only)
Whether, anxiety, depression, limiting beliefs, behavior patterns and more.
You've struggled with anxiety, depression, weight issues, relationship issues, self doubt, limiting beliefs, & behavior patterns that cause you to feel stuck in certain areas of your life. You realize that just managing symptoms isn't working & you are looking for a deeper approach. You are ready to get to the root of your suffering and motivated to take different action that brings real results. You are ready and willing to do the deeper work to become a healthier, happier, version of yourself.
Whether, anxiety, depression, limiting beliefs, behavior patterns and more.
You've struggled with anxiety, depression, weight issues, relationship issues, self doubt, limiting beliefs, & behavior patterns that cause you to feel stuck in certain areas of your life. You realize that just managing symptoms isn't working & you are looking for a deeper approach. You are ready to get to the root of your suffering and motivated to take different action that brings real results. You are ready and willing to do the deeper work to become a healthier, happier, version of yourself.
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My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
Shannon Minnick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
Waitlist for new clients
Over the past 19 years, I have worked with hundreds of adolescents in area community mental health agencies and as a visiting school counselor, and am now offering services privately, specializing in young adults, adolescents, parenting, & women's issues. I help with issues like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parent-child relationships, peer issues, and self-esteem. I treat all of my clients with positive regard, warmth, and kindness. My approach is strengths based and holistic, incorporating evidenced based interventions. I want you to feel free and safe to talk about whatever you would like to in my office.
Over the past 19 years, I have worked with hundreds of adolescents in area community mental health agencies and as a visiting school counselor, and am now offering services privately, specializing in young adults, adolescents, parenting, & women's issues. I help with issues like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parent-child relationships, peer issues, and self-esteem. I treat all of my clients with positive regard, warmth, and kindness. My approach is strengths based and holistic, incorporating evidenced based interventions. I want you to feel free and safe to talk about whatever you would like to in my office.
Debi Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901 (Online Only)
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
Areas of focus: sexual-identity & exploration; anxiety; depression; life transitions; self-esteem.
As a relational, solutions-oriented & affirmative therapist, I view therapy as a partnership with clients in their journey toward self-understanding, self-growth, and self-acceptance. It is a process that taps into exploring who we are down to our core and identifying barriers that get in the way of being our true authentic self. By offering warmth, compassion, and consistent support I allow my clients the opportunity to work at their own speed.
Areas of focus: sexual-identity & exploration; anxiety; depression; life transitions; self-esteem.
As a relational, solutions-oriented & affirmative therapist, I view therapy as a partnership with clients in their journey toward self-understanding, self-growth, and self-acceptance. It is a process that taps into exploring who we are down to our core and identifying barriers that get in the way of being our true authentic self. By offering warmth, compassion, and consistent support I allow my clients the opportunity to work at their own speed.
Whitney Robenolt (She/Her) is a PA Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She obtained her doctoral degree from Marywood University, an APA accredited program. Whitney has had the opportunity to work with a wide array of individuals, consisting of multiple age groups, diverse backgrounds, and presenting concerns. Whitney has worked with individuals with a variety of presenting concerns, such as adjustment/stage of life concerns, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties, to name a few. Although Whitney particularly enjoys working with women and young adults, she finds her treatment meaningful for those of all backgrounds.
Whitney Robenolt (She/Her) is a PA Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She obtained her doctoral degree from Marywood University, an APA accredited program. Whitney has had the opportunity to work with a wide array of individuals, consisting of multiple age groups, diverse backgrounds, and presenting concerns. Whitney has worked with individuals with a variety of presenting concerns, such as adjustment/stage of life concerns, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties, to name a few. Although Whitney particularly enjoys working with women and young adults, she finds her treatment meaningful for those of all backgrounds.
Jacqueline Bardyn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
Most recently, I worked as a counselor at an alternative school supporting students with depression, anxiety and trauma.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, struggling with internal thoughts and judgments or stuck in your anxiety, depression or relationship patterns, these challenges are often difficult to navigate on your own. I follow a solution focused and cognitive-behavioral orientation to therapy, which focuses on how thoughts affect the way people feel and act. My approach is supportive, non-judgmental, collaborative, and strengths-focused, yet tailored to each client. I strive to provide a safe, warm, and insightful environment in order to help individuals work through their stressors.
Most recently, I worked as a counselor at an alternative school supporting students with depression, anxiety and trauma.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, struggling with internal thoughts and judgments or stuck in your anxiety, depression or relationship patterns, these challenges are often difficult to navigate on your own. I follow a solution focused and cognitive-behavioral orientation to therapy, which focuses on how thoughts affect the way people feel and act. My approach is supportive, non-judgmental, collaborative, and strengths-focused, yet tailored to each client. I strive to provide a safe, warm, and insightful environment in order to help individuals work through their stressors.
To support someone in reducing anxiety and depression I willl provide a compassionate ear to listen without judgment.
I have over 20 years experience helping adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and communication issues. My approach is very straight forward and down to earth. I believe adolescents seek a place to express themselves where they will be heard and not judged. I help them develop strategies to overcome their challenges by identifying feelings, developing and practicing coping skills, and increasing positive communication skills in their relationships. When appropriate, I work closely with parents, schools and probation to ensure we're all working toward the same goal.
To support someone in reducing anxiety and depression I willl provide a compassionate ear to listen without judgment.
I have over 20 years experience helping adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and communication issues. My approach is very straight forward and down to earth. I believe adolescents seek a place to express themselves where they will be heard and not judged. I help them develop strategies to overcome their challenges by identifying feelings, developing and practicing coping skills, and increasing positive communication skills in their relationships. When appropriate, I work closely with parents, schools and probation to ensure we're all working toward the same goal.
Gabrielle Larin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901 (Online Only)
As a therapist specializing in helping adults and young adults, I assist clients in overcoming challenges related to depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. My commitment is to help you discover your self-worth and empower you to build confidence independently. I guide you in uncovering the true feelings behind anxiety, enabling effective coping strategies for the future. Identifying the root cause is the first step toward positive and lasting changes. I'm dedicated to uncovering underlying issues that hinder progress, setting the stage for a healthier future.
As a therapist specializing in helping adults and young adults, I assist clients in overcoming challenges related to depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. My commitment is to help you discover your self-worth and empower you to build confidence independently. I guide you in uncovering the true feelings behind anxiety, enabling effective coping strategies for the future. Identifying the root cause is the first step toward positive and lasting changes. I'm dedicated to uncovering underlying issues that hinder progress, setting the stage for a healthier future.
Christopher J. Pittelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18902
It is my premise that states of mental confusion, depression, anxiety, upset and dissatisfaction with life and our relationships result from internal conflicts leading to a sense that things are not working out in our lives, at times without really knowing why.
Deciding to call a therapist and reach out for support with life's challenges requires courage and a leap of faith in your self. Your desire to end your suffering is where this healing journey begins. Your call or email is the first step. If you are reading this, the time is now. I understand the human condition, the trepidation about going to therapy and the place you are in life right now. I am here for you. Know that aside from decades of professional training as a therapist, I have also been a client for my own personal growth and healing.
It is my premise that states of mental confusion, depression, anxiety, upset and dissatisfaction with life and our relationships result from internal conflicts leading to a sense that things are not working out in our lives, at times without really knowing why.
Deciding to call a therapist and reach out for support with life's challenges requires courage and a leap of faith in your self. Your desire to end your suffering is where this healing journey begins. Your call or email is the first step. If you are reading this, the time is now. I understand the human condition, the trepidation about going to therapy and the place you are in life right now. I am here for you. Know that aside from decades of professional training as a therapist, I have also been a client for my own personal growth and healing.
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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.