Depression Therapists in Oreland, PA

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Rhoda Fuchs-Morton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CAC, LPC
Verified Verified
Oreland, PA 19075
I have been providing mental health care since 1989 in both inpatient and outpatient settings, treating individuals, couples and families for a variety of mental health problems. My professional training and background is as a Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Addictions Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. I also have a strong background in Alternative Holistic Healing Therapies from mind/body practices,energy psychology, body-based therapies, holistic health and spiritual practices. As a therapist I use a variety of therapeutic approaches and am able to integrate psychotherapy with alternative healing modalities to support psychological growth in the best way possible for each individual's particular needs (see fuchsmortonholistic.com). I believe it's important to find the "right/best" fit between client and therapist. The following are some of my specializations: individual therapy integrating holistic therapies, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, addictions recovery, couples counseling, adolescence and families, compulsive eating and obesity, spiritual development, children of narcissistic parents, menopausal change, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.
I have been providing mental health care since 1989 in both inpatient and outpatient settings, treating individuals, couples and families for a variety of mental health problems. My professional training and background is as a Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Addictions Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. I also have a strong background in Alternative Holistic Healing Therapies from mind/body practices,energy psychology, body-based therapies, holistic health and spiritual practices. As a therapist I use a variety of therapeutic approaches and am able to integrate psychotherapy with alternative healing modalities to support psychological growth in the best way possible for each individual's particular needs (see fuchsmortonholistic.com). I believe it's important to find the "right/best" fit between client and therapist. The following are some of my specializations: individual therapy integrating holistic therapies, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, addictions recovery, couples counseling, adolescence and families, compulsive eating and obesity, spiritual development, children of narcissistic parents, menopausal change, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.
(609) 849-3184 View (609) 849-3184
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Heather L Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oreland, PA 19075
Studies show decreased symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress and ADHD as well as improved immune system functioning.
On the outside, you may look as if you have it all together, but on the inside, you may struggle with feelings of self-doubt, shame, and loneliness. I specialize in empowering teenage girls and women to be who they are and discover and accept their intrinsic value. Grounded in a climate of warmth and acceptance, clients explore feelings and identify thoughts and patterns that may be preventing them from getting what they want. I believe therapy works best as a creative partnership where clients discover their own wisdom, gain a sense of personal power and find a purposeful direction.
Studies show decreased symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress and ADHD as well as improved immune system functioning.
On the outside, you may look as if you have it all together, but on the inside, you may struggle with feelings of self-doubt, shame, and loneliness. I specialize in empowering teenage girls and women to be who they are and discover and accept their intrinsic value. Grounded in a climate of warmth and acceptance, clients explore feelings and identify thoughts and patterns that may be preventing them from getting what they want. I believe therapy works best as a creative partnership where clients discover their own wisdom, gain a sense of personal power and find a purposeful direction.
(215) 608-3680 View (215) 608-3680
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Derek Pendleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Oreland, PA 19075
I have nearly 25 years of experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy to people of all ages and diagnoses. My areas of specialty include adult/adolescent Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction (all types), and Anger Management. In addition, I work well with families whose children struggle with behavioral and emotional problems, including diagnoses of A.D.H.D., Oppositional Defiant Disorder (O.D.D.), and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am trained in various Evidence-Based Practices - such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - that have been proven to help individuals feel better soon.
I have nearly 25 years of experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy to people of all ages and diagnoses. My areas of specialty include adult/adolescent Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction (all types), and Anger Management. In addition, I work well with families whose children struggle with behavioral and emotional problems, including diagnoses of A.D.H.D., Oppositional Defiant Disorder (O.D.D.), and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am trained in various Evidence-Based Practices - such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - that have been proven to help individuals feel better soon.
(267) 428-3650 View (267) 428-3650
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Susan G Perricelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oreland, PA 19075
I have approximately twenty years of experience providing counseling for individuals and families ages fifteen years and older. I work with a variety of issues including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, work-related, substance and relationship problems. My approach is eclectic with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused counseling. I can help you by fully assessing your situation and developing a plan to help you solve the problems you are facing and make the changes you desire. Change is possible and I am here to help you develop the necessary skills to attain your goals.
I have approximately twenty years of experience providing counseling for individuals and families ages fifteen years and older. I work with a variety of issues including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, work-related, substance and relationship problems. My approach is eclectic with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused counseling. I can help you by fully assessing your situation and developing a plan to help you solve the problems you are facing and make the changes you desire. Change is possible and I am here to help you develop the necessary skills to attain your goals.
(215) 278-4496 View (215) 278-4496
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Bianca Alu-Marr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Oreland, PA 19075
I am currently full and not accepting new clients. Do you feel anxious, depressed, confused or in need of guidance and support? Trusting the uniqueness of each person, I will help you build upon your strengths and find solutions that work for you. I believe that creative souls and those who view the world in unique ways, need a safe place to express what's in their hearts and feel taken care of and listened to, in addition to being able to trust the expertise of the helper.
I am currently full and not accepting new clients. Do you feel anxious, depressed, confused or in need of guidance and support? Trusting the uniqueness of each person, I will help you build upon your strengths and find solutions that work for you. I believe that creative souls and those who view the world in unique ways, need a safe place to express what's in their hearts and feel taken care of and listened to, in addition to being able to trust the expertise of the helper.
(484) 603-6422 View (484) 603-6422
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Cate Senior
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oreland, PA 19075
I am a compassionate and supportive licensed professional who works with teenagers, young adults, college students, and adults through a trauma-informed lens. With years of experience in the field, I strive to help people navigate a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, self-harm, mood disorders, self-esteem, family and relationship conflicts, and attachment.
I am a compassionate and supportive licensed professional who works with teenagers, young adults, college students, and adults through a trauma-informed lens. With years of experience in the field, I strive to help people navigate a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, self-harm, mood disorders, self-esteem, family and relationship conflicts, and attachment.
(215) 469-1143 View (215) 469-1143
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David M Kasson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oreland, PA 19075
Feeling stuck in life? Maybe it's time to get some help. Do you find yourself getting sad or angry at confusing moments in your life? Do others find you to be "primarily angry," "often sad," or in some other way dominated by one particular feeling? Expressing and/or making sense of negative emotions is sometimes challenging. I help people examine, understand, and process their feelings so that they can be more productive and self-secure. I am also particularly skilled in helping people with life and career transition problems.
Feeling stuck in life? Maybe it's time to get some help. Do you find yourself getting sad or angry at confusing moments in your life? Do others find you to be "primarily angry," "often sad," or in some other way dominated by one particular feeling? Expressing and/or making sense of negative emotions is sometimes challenging. I help people examine, understand, and process their feelings so that they can be more productive and self-secure. I am also particularly skilled in helping people with life and career transition problems.
(215) 600-1918 View (215) 600-1918
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Nicole Pimble
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oreland, PA 19075
Waitlist for new clients
I offer individual, and couples therapy as well as ongoing consultations for therapists. You have one life, and the time to invest in yourself is NOW. I enjoy working with people ready to make a change in their lives. Are you ready to Live Fully and see what that would look like! See what's stopping you to move forward with a more fulfilling life.
I offer individual, and couples therapy as well as ongoing consultations for therapists. You have one life, and the time to invest in yourself is NOW. I enjoy working with people ready to make a change in their lives. Are you ready to Live Fully and see what that would look like! See what's stopping you to move forward with a more fulfilling life.
(267) 459-2028 View (267) 459-2028
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Mark Bur
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Oreland, PA 19075
Psychotherapy is a powerful process through which we can learn about the ways we attempt to manage difficult circumstances, feelings, and conflicts through the lens of our experiences and relationships both past and present. Therapy is an opportunity for individuals to develop their own understanding of how they came to be who they are- and why. This often provides valuable information about how we might meet present day challenges across the broad demands of everyday life. Therapy can be very effective for most people, and I make every effort to create a welcoming and collaborative environment.
Psychotherapy is a powerful process through which we can learn about the ways we attempt to manage difficult circumstances, feelings, and conflicts through the lens of our experiences and relationships both past and present. Therapy is an opportunity for individuals to develop their own understanding of how they came to be who they are- and why. This often provides valuable information about how we might meet present day challenges across the broad demands of everyday life. Therapy can be very effective for most people, and I make every effort to create a welcoming and collaborative environment.
(267) 629-5535 View (267) 629-5535
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Jonathan A Moselle
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Oreland, PA 19075
People enter psychotherapy because they have a problem in living that they have been unable to solve. They have frequently exhausted the resources of friends and family and are unclear about how best to move their lives forward. My clinical experience over many years has taught me that focusing on the current version of the problems and exploring solutions that are meaningful and real is the way to move beyond where one is psychologically blocked. The goal is to reduce if not eliminate distress and to reach a better understanding of the ways in which such problems can be solved.
People enter psychotherapy because they have a problem in living that they have been unable to solve. They have frequently exhausted the resources of friends and family and are unclear about how best to move their lives forward. My clinical experience over many years has taught me that focusing on the current version of the problems and exploring solutions that are meaningful and real is the way to move beyond where one is psychologically blocked. The goal is to reduce if not eliminate distress and to reach a better understanding of the ways in which such problems can be solved.
(215) 995-4074 View (215) 995-4074
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Hsin-Hua (Cathy) Lee
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oreland, PA 19075  (Online Only)
I am a licensed, bilingual (Mandarin) psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety mood disorders, relationship/life transition problems, acculturation/racial identity related issues among adolescents, college-aged youth (especially international students), young adults, couples, and Asian-American families. Additionally, I am proficient in career counseling. I have 15+ years of experience in providing multiculturally sensitive and evidence-based treatments.
I am a licensed, bilingual (Mandarin) psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety mood disorders, relationship/life transition problems, acculturation/racial identity related issues among adolescents, college-aged youth (especially international students), young adults, couples, and Asian-American families. Additionally, I am proficient in career counseling. I have 15+ years of experience in providing multiculturally sensitive and evidence-based treatments.
(215) 458-2727 View (215) 458-2727
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Lee Anne LaRosa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MSc, LPC
Verified Verified
Oreland, PA 19075  (Online Only)
I offer empathic therapy with a focus on trauma informed practices. My approach is collaborative and psychodynamic, and driven by the unique needs of each individual client. My specialty is helping my clients through the treatment of trauma and history of trauma, relational challenges, and transitional life events.
I offer empathic therapy with a focus on trauma informed practices. My approach is collaborative and psychodynamic, and driven by the unique needs of each individual client. My specialty is helping my clients through the treatment of trauma and history of trauma, relational challenges, and transitional life events.
(267) 310-1093 View (267) 310-1093
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Christine Molnar
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Oreland, PA 19075
I provide therapy for adolescents and adults with all anxiety disorders using mindfulness based cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). Specifically, I work with people who have obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder,generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic with or without agoraphobia, and specific fears such as driving, flying, getting needles, you name it. I integrate mindfulness training with CBT because exposure to what is feared can feel overwhelming without mindfulness training or some other way of weathering extreme fear.
I provide therapy for adolescents and adults with all anxiety disorders using mindfulness based cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). Specifically, I work with people who have obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder,generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic with or without agoraphobia, and specific fears such as driving, flying, getting needles, you name it. I integrate mindfulness training with CBT because exposure to what is feared can feel overwhelming without mindfulness training or some other way of weathering extreme fear.
(267) 287-8347 View (267) 287-8347
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Frank A Edwards
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Oreland, PA 19075
Enspire Consulting Group, LLC is a premier private practice that offers individual and group sessions to children, adults and families. Our well trained and skilled clinicians counsel on a range of emotional and personal issues. We offer a comfortable, supportive atmosphere that provides a personalized approach to supporting a growth mindset. We feel passionate about the work we do, and are committed to helping our client's feel better about themselves and their lives. We understand that sadness, anger, fear and anxiety are universal experiences to which we are here to help clients move through those cycles of negative thoughts.
Enspire Consulting Group, LLC is a premier private practice that offers individual and group sessions to children, adults and families. Our well trained and skilled clinicians counsel on a range of emotional and personal issues. We offer a comfortable, supportive atmosphere that provides a personalized approach to supporting a growth mindset. We feel passionate about the work we do, and are committed to helping our client's feel better about themselves and their lives. We understand that sadness, anger, fear and anxiety are universal experiences to which we are here to help clients move through those cycles of negative thoughts.
(267) 459-9564 View (267) 459-9564

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Sharon Rosenthal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dresher, PA 19025
I support people with anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem issues, family conflict, substance use disorders, OCD, trauma and so much more.
My favorite part of helping people is collaborating with clients. I work together with teens and adults to help them reach their goals, get some relief and learn new ways to cope. As a licensed professional counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor, my approach is both nurturing and strengths-based. I believe that every person is unique and has the ability to cope and heal.
I support people with anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem issues, family conflict, substance use disorders, OCD, trauma and so much more.
My favorite part of helping people is collaborating with clients. I work together with teens and adults to help them reach their goals, get some relief and learn new ways to cope. As a licensed professional counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor, my approach is both nurturing and strengths-based. I believe that every person is unique and has the ability to cope and heal.
(267) 209-6601 View (267) 209-6601
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Charlotte Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
I have expertise in helping with problems related to depression, anxiety, relationships, family problems, stress-management, ADHD, and trauma.
It is exhausting to feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or like you’re walking on eggshells with people you love. It is miserable to feel like you’re just faking it every day, not liking yourself, or not knowing how to manage your depression, anxiety, or trauma. I provide my clients with the care, guidance, and support they need to make positive change and feel better. My approach is non-judgmental and grounded in respect. I work collaboratively with each client to understand their unique situation, struggles, and goals; working to develop the tools needed to improve relationships - including their relationship with themself.
I have expertise in helping with problems related to depression, anxiety, relationships, family problems, stress-management, ADHD, and trauma.
It is exhausting to feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or like you’re walking on eggshells with people you love. It is miserable to feel like you’re just faking it every day, not liking yourself, or not knowing how to manage your depression, anxiety, or trauma. I provide my clients with the care, guidance, and support they need to make positive change and feel better. My approach is non-judgmental and grounded in respect. I work collaboratively with each client to understand their unique situation, struggles, and goals; working to develop the tools needed to improve relationships - including their relationship with themself.
(215) 799-9188 View (215) 799-9188
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Marion Rudin Frank
Psychologist, EdD, MA
Verified Verified
Flourtown, PA 19031
As a licensed psychologist, board certified clinical hypnotherapist and medical psychotherapist, I have been in private practice for years in center city Philadelphia . I am primarily Jungian, feminist, and cognitive/behavioral in orientation and use a blend of whatever suits the person and situation. My specialties include relationships, depression and anxiety/panic, self-esteem. trauma, and life transitions. I am widely published, formerly on staff at the Belmont Center and at Hahnemann and Temple Universities.The goal is to diminish negative symptoms and patterns, facilitate individuation, find your path and personal meaning in life, at work and in relationships.
As a licensed psychologist, board certified clinical hypnotherapist and medical psychotherapist, I have been in private practice for years in center city Philadelphia . I am primarily Jungian, feminist, and cognitive/behavioral in orientation and use a blend of whatever suits the person and situation. My specialties include relationships, depression and anxiety/panic, self-esteem. trauma, and life transitions. I am widely published, formerly on staff at the Belmont Center and at Hahnemann and Temple Universities.The goal is to diminish negative symptoms and patterns, facilitate individuation, find your path and personal meaning in life, at work and in relationships.
(267) 348-4075 View (267) 348-4075
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Megan A Vargha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Tell me how you're healin' cause we're about to get into your feelings. How ya feelin'? How ya feel right now? Want to combine understanding your brain and its effects on your thoughts and feelings and humor to address whatever concerns you? Well I'm accepting new clients! I am a Licensed Social Worker in PA with pending licensure in NJ. I specialize in offering a safe, supportive space for individuals with depression, anxiety, ADHD, newly diagnosed ADHD, autism, chronic disease management, burnout, school stress, partner stress and just life.
Tell me how you're healin' cause we're about to get into your feelings. How ya feelin'? How ya feel right now? Want to combine understanding your brain and its effects on your thoughts and feelings and humor to address whatever concerns you? Well I'm accepting new clients! I am a Licensed Social Worker in PA with pending licensure in NJ. I specialize in offering a safe, supportive space for individuals with depression, anxiety, ADHD, newly diagnosed ADHD, autism, chronic disease management, burnout, school stress, partner stress and just life.
(267) 458-0411 View (267) 458-0411
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Jonathan J Bento
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Glenside, PA 19038
Jonathan has considerable experience working with the following: Adolescents, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Mindfulness Skills, Negative Body Image, Unhealthy Relationships with Exercise and Food, Relationship Issues, Sports Counseling.
Jonathan is a highly empathetic individual who seeks to provide support and encouragement to those in therapy. Jonathan firmly believes that the key to alleviating concerns is to address the underlying issues going on with the individual, which may stem from early life experiences. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Temple University and his Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The College of New Jersey. Jonathan has developed an integrative approach to therapy, which includes particular aspects of an assortment of therapeutic techniques, including mindfulness skills.
Jonathan has considerable experience working with the following: Adolescents, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Mindfulness Skills, Negative Body Image, Unhealthy Relationships with Exercise and Food, Relationship Issues, Sports Counseling.
Jonathan is a highly empathetic individual who seeks to provide support and encouragement to those in therapy. Jonathan firmly believes that the key to alleviating concerns is to address the underlying issues going on with the individual, which may stem from early life experiences. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Temple University and his Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The College of New Jersey. Jonathan has developed an integrative approach to therapy, which includes particular aspects of an assortment of therapeutic techniques, including mindfulness skills.
(267) 245-7527 View (267) 245-7527
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Charles H Blonstein, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Flourtown, PA 19031
I serve as "guide" through a maze of "Interpersonal Difficulties" (inadequacy, intimacy, infidelity, anxiety, trauma, depression, grieving, shame, arguments, anger, jealousy, etc.
I specialize in helping couples and individuals develop "connection" in their marriages and relationships. To illustrate, your partner seems "distant" lately- so you seek reassurance. Instead of providing comfort, he or she "pulls away" in anticipation of triggering an argument. In turn, your insecurity grows yet bigger. Over time, the more one mate seeks "closeness," the more the other "distances." Partners become "stuck" in painful "circles" such as "Pursue-Withdraw." Both are hurt by each others "criticism" or "coldness"- and unintentionally trigger their mates' invisible "raw spots." Even if identified, "vulnerabilities" are difficult to discuss constructively without a "translator" (therapist).
I serve as "guide" through a maze of "Interpersonal Difficulties" (inadequacy, intimacy, infidelity, anxiety, trauma, depression, grieving, shame, arguments, anger, jealousy, etc.
I specialize in helping couples and individuals develop "connection" in their marriages and relationships. To illustrate, your partner seems "distant" lately- so you seek reassurance. Instead of providing comfort, he or she "pulls away" in anticipation of triggering an argument. In turn, your insecurity grows yet bigger. Over time, the more one mate seeks "closeness," the more the other "distances." Partners become "stuck" in painful "circles" such as "Pursue-Withdraw." Both are hurt by each others "criticism" or "coldness"- and unintentionally trigger their mates' invisible "raw spots." Even if identified, "vulnerabilities" are difficult to discuss constructively without a "translator" (therapist).
(215) 970-2897 x8 View (215) 970-2897 x8

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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.