Depression Therapists in Wallingford, PA

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Fay Kara
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wallingford, PA 19086  (Online Only)
My experience and specialties include, couples' issues, premarital counseling, depression, anxiety, co-parenting, co-parenting through separation and divorce, at-risk youth, addiction in families, and family violence.
Welcome to my profile, my love for my family and my Mediterranean heritage is one strong motivational force that guides me to help individuals, couples and families cope with the everyday obstacles of life. Practicing for over 25 years I bring passion and dedication to my work with clients. Sensitive to the various contextual issues that influence one's life and relationships, I carry a systemic approach to treatment. I believe individuals, couples and families can only heal when they come in and are open to creating something different for themselves.
My experience and specialties include, couples' issues, premarital counseling, depression, anxiety, co-parenting, co-parenting through separation and divorce, at-risk youth, addiction in families, and family violence.
Welcome to my profile, my love for my family and my Mediterranean heritage is one strong motivational force that guides me to help individuals, couples and families cope with the everyday obstacles of life. Practicing for over 25 years I bring passion and dedication to my work with clients. Sensitive to the various contextual issues that influence one's life and relationships, I carry a systemic approach to treatment. I believe individuals, couples and families can only heal when they come in and are open to creating something different for themselves.
(609) 536-4342 View (609) 536-4342
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Tori Capps
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Wallingford, PA 19086
Tori Capps is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling with concentrations in Trauma Studies and Child/Family Therapy from Arcadia University. Tori is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a Certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, with over 4 years specializing in substance use disorders/addictive behaviors, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. She has over 7 years of experience as a domestic violence counselor.
Tori Capps is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling with concentrations in Trauma Studies and Child/Family Therapy from Arcadia University. Tori is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a Certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, with over 4 years specializing in substance use disorders/addictive behaviors, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. She has over 7 years of experience as a domestic violence counselor.
(484) 435-2068 View (484) 435-2068
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Carla D'Olio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Wallingford, PA 19086
Carla Marie D’Olio, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. She obtained her M.S.Ed in Psychological Services from The University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Ursinus College. She has over fifteen years of experience as a Certified School Counselor and is dedicated to the emotional well-being and mental health of children and adolescents. In her practice, she specializes in addressing a range of challenges commonly faced by children and adolescents, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as social and coping skills deficits.
Carla Marie D’Olio, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. She obtained her M.S.Ed in Psychological Services from The University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Ursinus College. She has over fifteen years of experience as a Certified School Counselor and is dedicated to the emotional well-being and mental health of children and adolescents. In her practice, she specializes in addressing a range of challenges commonly faced by children and adolescents, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as social and coping skills deficits.
(484) 946-4482 View (484) 946-4482
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Erika Kawamura
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Wallingford, PA 19086
Erika Kawamura is a licensed psychologist and a part of the second cohort to become a Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional (Diplomate of ACLM). She obtained her dual degrees in Doctor of Psychology and Master of Science in Human Resource & Organizational Leadership from Widener University in 2007. Her professional interests & areas of specialty include adjustment/life transition issues, health/wellness concerns, career counseling & workplace issues, stress management, ADHD symptom management strategies, anxiety, and depression.
Erika Kawamura is a licensed psychologist and a part of the second cohort to become a Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional (Diplomate of ACLM). She obtained her dual degrees in Doctor of Psychology and Master of Science in Human Resource & Organizational Leadership from Widener University in 2007. Her professional interests & areas of specialty include adjustment/life transition issues, health/wellness concerns, career counseling & workplace issues, stress management, ADHD symptom management strategies, anxiety, and depression.
(484) 482-5341 View (484) 482-5341
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Stacey Gill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wallingford, PA 19086
Stacey Gill is a licensed clinical social worker and received her Master's in Social Work from Widener University in 2005. She is a Clinical Supervisor for the practice and sees children, adolescents, adults and families. Stacey has over 300 hours of study in yoga and meditation that is incorporated into her therapy practice. She is a trauma informed therapist, utilizing the mind/body connection to treat those with trauma histories. Stacey uses a mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy approach for those with depression and anxiety issues. She also has experience working with addiction issues and their families.
Stacey Gill is a licensed clinical social worker and received her Master's in Social Work from Widener University in 2005. She is a Clinical Supervisor for the practice and sees children, adolescents, adults and families. Stacey has over 300 hours of study in yoga and meditation that is incorporated into her therapy practice. She is a trauma informed therapist, utilizing the mind/body connection to treat those with trauma histories. Stacey uses a mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy approach for those with depression and anxiety issues. She also has experience working with addiction issues and their families.
(484) 642-0629 View (484) 642-0629
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Douglas Achtert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wallingford, PA 19086
Douglas Achtert is a licensed clinical social worker and received their Master's in Social Work from Bryn Mawr College in 2011. Doug sees adolescents, adults, and couples. They are an empowered meditation teacher in the Theravadan tradition and incorporate this background using a mindfulness based cognitive therapy approach towards clients with depression, grief, substance use issues, anxiety, or bipolar. Doug also utilizes the mind body connection and awareness to help with growth and meeting goals in all aspects of life.
Douglas Achtert is a licensed clinical social worker and received their Master's in Social Work from Bryn Mawr College in 2011. Doug sees adolescents, adults, and couples. They are an empowered meditation teacher in the Theravadan tradition and incorporate this background using a mindfulness based cognitive therapy approach towards clients with depression, grief, substance use issues, anxiety, or bipolar. Doug also utilizes the mind body connection and awareness to help with growth and meeting goals in all aspects of life.
(484) 603-6109 View (484) 603-6109
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Edward Friel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wallingford, PA 19086
Ted received his Masters in Professional Counseling from Lasalle University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience with in-patient and out-patient services for a wide range of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, conduct disorders, addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and depression. He specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families to help manage life while navigating their unique circumstances in a safe, caring environment. He also works with adult individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and addictions.
Ted received his Masters in Professional Counseling from Lasalle University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience with in-patient and out-patient services for a wide range of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, conduct disorders, addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and depression. He specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families to help manage life while navigating their unique circumstances in a safe, caring environment. He also works with adult individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and addictions.
(484) 989-9835 View (484) 989-9835
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Estadt Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, PA 19086
We are a group of psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors who work with individuals, couples, and families. We competently treat and welcome all age groups, sexual orientations, and ethnicities. We tailor our treatment to your individual needs in a supportive environment, drawing on highly effective and well-supported interventions. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, insomnia, ADHD, and interpersonal problems are some of the many issues with which we can help. We also offer psychological evaluations for adult ADHD, and therapy in German, Spanish, and Hebrew.
We are a group of psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors who work with individuals, couples, and families. We competently treat and welcome all age groups, sexual orientations, and ethnicities. We tailor our treatment to your individual needs in a supportive environment, drawing on highly effective and well-supported interventions. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, insomnia, ADHD, and interpersonal problems are some of the many issues with which we can help. We also offer psychological evaluations for adult ADHD, and therapy in German, Spanish, and Hebrew.
(610) 915-8919 View (610) 915-8919
Kadija Barrie
Pre-Licensed Professional, RIC
Verified Verified
Wallingford, PA 19086  (Online Only)
I am a Resident in Counseling with 13 years of experience in the mental health field, working with adolescents, adults, and older adults facing challenges such as trauma, substance abuse, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I am committed to equipping my clients with coping strategies to manage their everyday life stressors.
I am a Resident in Counseling with 13 years of experience in the mental health field, working with adolescents, adults, and older adults facing challenges such as trauma, substance abuse, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I am committed to equipping my clients with coping strategies to manage their everyday life stressors.
(610) 686-3081 View (610) 686-3081
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Brandon Gommer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wallingford, PA 19086
I am Brandon Gommer, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of PA and a level II Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have over 7 years of experience working in the mental health field. My experience is vast, and I have worked with individuals of adolescent and adult ages facing various intensities of anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief and loss, and daily life stressors. I am passionate about working with people and providing them a space where they can finally feel safe to talk about their difficulties or the goals they want to work on in treatment.
I am Brandon Gommer, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of PA and a level II Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have over 7 years of experience working in the mental health field. My experience is vast, and I have worked with individuals of adolescent and adult ages facing various intensities of anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief and loss, and daily life stressors. I am passionate about working with people and providing them a space where they can finally feel safe to talk about their difficulties or the goals they want to work on in treatment.
(610) 665-3284 View (610) 665-3284
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Amy Levin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, PA 19086  (Online Only)
You may be struggling to manage anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, or loss. Or you may be asking yourself questions that feel too overwhelming to find answers to on your own. Whether it is your first time considering therapy or you have experience working with a therapist, I offer a non-judgmental, warm, and collaborative relational space for you to process the challenges you are facing, and to freely explore and express yourself.
You may be struggling to manage anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, or loss. Or you may be asking yourself questions that feel too overwhelming to find answers to on your own. Whether it is your first time considering therapy or you have experience working with a therapist, I offer a non-judgmental, warm, and collaborative relational space for you to process the challenges you are facing, and to freely explore and express yourself.
(484) 749-8547 View (484) 749-8547
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Gregory Lyncha
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wallingford, PA 19086  (Online Only)
I am Greg Lyncha, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with a pending license who specializes in providing clinical assessments and therapeutic care to adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use issues. I utilize collaborative, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based approaches that integrate a range of clinical theories and techniques best suited to meet my clients' needs and promote therapeutic progress.
I am Greg Lyncha, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with a pending license who specializes in providing clinical assessments and therapeutic care to adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use issues. I utilize collaborative, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based approaches that integrate a range of clinical theories and techniques best suited to meet my clients' needs and promote therapeutic progress.
(610) 624-8976 View (610) 624-8976
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Alicia J. Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Wallingford, PA 19086
Throughout my career, I have assisted clients in addressing depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, addiction, and relationship difficulties through individualized therapeutic modalities.
I believe you will experience me as genuine, curious, and direct. Together, we will challenge old assumptions and create new ways of approaching problems, relationships, and life in general. The work we do in therapy is serious and it is hard. It's also valuable and rewarding, and in our work, we will likely find ourselves laughing a lot. Here, you will experience acceptance and connection that I believe will make the relationships in your life easier to navigate and more rewarding.
Throughout my career, I have assisted clients in addressing depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, addiction, and relationship difficulties through individualized therapeutic modalities.
I believe you will experience me as genuine, curious, and direct. Together, we will challenge old assumptions and create new ways of approaching problems, relationships, and life in general. The work we do in therapy is serious and it is hard. It's also valuable and rewarding, and in our work, we will likely find ourselves laughing a lot. Here, you will experience acceptance and connection that I believe will make the relationships in your life easier to navigate and more rewarding.
(484) 218-5588 View (484) 218-5588
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Teyanna Brunson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Wallingford, PA 19086
I am a master’s level clinician with a certificate in forensic psychology, and I’ve had the pleasure of working with a variety of clients. My experience includes working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, ODD, ADHD, and conduct disorder, as well as adults aged 18-93. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, sexual trauma, substance use, depression, grief, and postpartum concerns.
I am a master’s level clinician with a certificate in forensic psychology, and I’ve had the pleasure of working with a variety of clients. My experience includes working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, ODD, ADHD, and conduct disorder, as well as adults aged 18-93. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, sexual trauma, substance use, depression, grief, and postpartum concerns.
(610) 638-6715 View (610) 638-6715
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Lynn Falk
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC
Verified Verified
Wallingford, PA 19086
I am Lynn Falk, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who is passionate about helping children, tweens, adolescents, and adults cope with strong emotions, depression, anxiety, transitions, low self-esteem, questions of identity, conflict, and relationship issues. With a background as a teaching artist, I strive to provide support tailored to each client's unique needs. Whether you are looking for short-term solutions or long-term support, I will listen and engage with empathy, respect, cultural sensitivity, and humility to help move you toward hope, healing, and happiness.
I am Lynn Falk, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who is passionate about helping children, tweens, adolescents, and adults cope with strong emotions, depression, anxiety, transitions, low self-esteem, questions of identity, conflict, and relationship issues. With a background as a teaching artist, I strive to provide support tailored to each client's unique needs. Whether you are looking for short-term solutions or long-term support, I will listen and engage with empathy, respect, cultural sensitivity, and humility to help move you toward hope, healing, and happiness.
(610) 510-6922 View (610) 510-6922
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Dominic D'Angelo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Wallingford, PA 19086
As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania for 6+ years, I have worked extensively with individuals and families ranging in age from 13 through 65+. Challenges I help my clients work through include, but are not limited to, managing the stress of parenthood, relationships, anxiety, depression, illness, chronic pain, improving executive functioning, and end of life questions. I also have experience working in the educational setting, which has deepened my understanding of the challenges and needs of students in today’s world.
As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania for 6+ years, I have worked extensively with individuals and families ranging in age from 13 through 65+. Challenges I help my clients work through include, but are not limited to, managing the stress of parenthood, relationships, anxiety, depression, illness, chronic pain, improving executive functioning, and end of life questions. I also have experience working in the educational setting, which has deepened my understanding of the challenges and needs of students in today’s world.
(302) 307-3043 View (302) 307-3043
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Mallory Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, PA 19086  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with a life transition, anxiety, depression, grief, or a loss of a sense of self that affects your day to day life? Do you feel overwhelmed, irritable, or struggle to manage the stress? Do you hope that your daily functioning could be better?
Are you struggling with a life transition, anxiety, depression, grief, or a loss of a sense of self that affects your day to day life? Do you feel overwhelmed, irritable, or struggle to manage the stress? Do you hope that your daily functioning could be better?
(484) 616-5615 View (484) 616-5615
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Nora Rose Anger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wallingford, PA 19086
I specialize in trauma, grief, anxiety and depression within individual and group therapy.
If you feel stuck, misunderstood, overwhelmed or not the best version of yourself hopefully we can get you on a path towards peace soon. I have both personal & clinical experience in grief, trauma, anxiety and depression. Transitions I help clients work through include; break up/divorce, medical issues, civilian life, parenthood, retirement, family changes, loss of loved one, career changes, abuse, or past traumas. I treat both clients who want quick results with goal directed therapy or collaborate with clients who are seeking a more long term in-depth relationship using a trauma informed lens.
I specialize in trauma, grief, anxiety and depression within individual and group therapy.
If you feel stuck, misunderstood, overwhelmed or not the best version of yourself hopefully we can get you on a path towards peace soon. I have both personal & clinical experience in grief, trauma, anxiety and depression. Transitions I help clients work through include; break up/divorce, medical issues, civilian life, parenthood, retirement, family changes, loss of loved one, career changes, abuse, or past traumas. I treat both clients who want quick results with goal directed therapy or collaborate with clients who are seeking a more long term in-depth relationship using a trauma informed lens.
(610) 364-5743 View (610) 364-5743
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Pollie M Lang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wallingford, PA 19086
I also treat those struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and other stressful conditions.
My goal in working with you is to hear your story, patiently help you make sense of your confusion and pain, help you create unique coping skills, and build a preferred life worth living. Years ago I worked with cancer patients and their families at a Bone Marrow Transplant Unit in South Carolina. Their situations were varied and complex, their physical and emotional pain was deep. As they talked about their pain, hopelessness, worthlessness, loss, anxiety, and uncertainty, together we made sense of their confusion. Likewise, as we work together, I will help you and your challenges in the same caring and skillful way.
I also treat those struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and other stressful conditions.
My goal in working with you is to hear your story, patiently help you make sense of your confusion and pain, help you create unique coping skills, and build a preferred life worth living. Years ago I worked with cancer patients and their families at a Bone Marrow Transplant Unit in South Carolina. Their situations were varied and complex, their physical and emotional pain was deep. As they talked about their pain, hopelessness, worthlessness, loss, anxiety, and uncertainty, together we made sense of their confusion. Likewise, as we work together, I will help you and your challenges in the same caring and skillful way.
(610) 549-1620 View (610) 549-1620
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Stephanie Winfree
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wallingford, PA 19086
Hello! My name is Stephanie Winfree and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for 12 years and I have over 20 years of work experience in multiple behavioral health entities with multicultural diverse populations. I have specifically worked in Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Community Behavioral Health including Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Treatment. My 12 years of Adjunct Instruction has also helped to enhance my psychoeducational delivery of my primary therapeutic approach which is DBT Skills Training.
Hello! My name is Stephanie Winfree and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for 12 years and I have over 20 years of work experience in multiple behavioral health entities with multicultural diverse populations. I have specifically worked in Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Community Behavioral Health including Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Treatment. My 12 years of Adjunct Instruction has also helped to enhance my psychoeducational delivery of my primary therapeutic approach which is DBT Skills Training.
(484) 578-3189 View (484) 578-3189
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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.