Depression Therapists in Clemson, SC

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Mary Ashley Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Clemson, SC 29631
I specialize in focuses like Grief/Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Spiritual Direction/Guidance, Integrating Spirituality and Psychology, Sexuality, Relationship Transitions, Early Adulthood.
If you receive an email from me, you’ll see my signature contains a certain phrase: “The best is yet to come." When you hear the phrase “the best is yet to come,” what comes to mind? Some may find themselves humming a tune by Tony Bennett. And if that was before your time, you may simply scoff at the naive hopefulness of the phrase. Then again, you may cry because you’re not sure you believe there are better days ahead. I will hold space and celebrate with you wherever you are. I have seen and known the highs and lows and middles in life, and I have experienced the transformational power of showing up just as you are.
I specialize in focuses like Grief/Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Spiritual Direction/Guidance, Integrating Spirituality and Psychology, Sexuality, Relationship Transitions, Early Adulthood.
If you receive an email from me, you’ll see my signature contains a certain phrase: “The best is yet to come." When you hear the phrase “the best is yet to come,” what comes to mind? Some may find themselves humming a tune by Tony Bennett. And if that was before your time, you may simply scoff at the naive hopefulness of the phrase. Then again, you may cry because you’re not sure you believe there are better days ahead. I will hold space and celebrate with you wherever you are. I have seen and known the highs and lows and middles in life, and I have experienced the transformational power of showing up just as you are.
(864) 653-1630 View (864) 653-1630
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Sarah Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clemson, SC 29631  (Online Only)
Has life got you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel stressed and don't know what to do? I help client become the masters of their own lives again. I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and self harming behaviors. I also work with clients who are adjusting to new circumstances in their lives, having difficulty managing stress, or trouble navigating relationships and interpersonal conflict. I help clients work to build skills to regulate their emotions and thoughts effectively to become their own therapists.
Has life got you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel stressed and don't know what to do? I help client become the masters of their own lives again. I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and self harming behaviors. I also work with clients who are adjusting to new circumstances in their lives, having difficulty managing stress, or trouble navigating relationships and interpersonal conflict. I help clients work to build skills to regulate their emotions and thoughts effectively to become their own therapists.
(864) 396-2151 View (864) 396-2151
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Kate Bowen Morse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Clemson, SC 29631
At The Well Center, we believe you deserve specialized care. I work with adults, teens, and children feeling stuck in patterns that are no longer serving them. This often shows up as anxiety, worry, panic, depression, self-criticism, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, indecisiveness, perinatal concerns, and major life stress.
At The Well Center, we believe you deserve specialized care. I work with adults, teens, and children feeling stuck in patterns that are no longer serving them. This often shows up as anxiety, worry, panic, depression, self-criticism, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, indecisiveness, perinatal concerns, and major life stress.
(864) 727-7008 View (864) 727-7008
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Alyssa McKeeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, EdS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clemson, SC 29631  (Online Only)
Are you overwhelmed? Stressed out? Struggling to manage? I work with clients who are struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, body image and self harming behaviors. I also see adolescents and adults who are having trouble adjusting, transitioning and managing stress. I believe full recovery is possible for everyone whether it's from an eating disorder or having self-defeating thoughts. Together we will work towards agreed upon goals that meet your needs and help you live at ease with yourself and the world around you.
Are you overwhelmed? Stressed out? Struggling to manage? I work with clients who are struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, body image and self harming behaviors. I also see adolescents and adults who are having trouble adjusting, transitioning and managing stress. I believe full recovery is possible for everyone whether it's from an eating disorder or having self-defeating thoughts. Together we will work towards agreed upon goals that meet your needs and help you live at ease with yourself and the world around you.
(864) 633-2870 View (864) 633-2870
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Michele Davenport
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Clemson, SC 29631
We all have difficult times in our lives, and our reactions and thoughts can lead to or exacerbate anxiety, depression, and other unhealthy disorders. I work with teens and up, and I have extensive experience working with college students to help them find balance, motivation, and overcome their fears of "adulting." I use CBT, REBT and Reality Therapy. I believe it's not so much about negative experiences we have as it is about our ideas about these experiences. I teach how to reframe, set boundaries, and change how clients perceive situations to help reduce or remove negative emotions so they can live full and happy lives.
We all have difficult times in our lives, and our reactions and thoughts can lead to or exacerbate anxiety, depression, and other unhealthy disorders. I work with teens and up, and I have extensive experience working with college students to help them find balance, motivation, and overcome their fears of "adulting." I use CBT, REBT and Reality Therapy. I believe it's not so much about negative experiences we have as it is about our ideas about these experiences. I teach how to reframe, set boundaries, and change how clients perceive situations to help reduce or remove negative emotions so they can live full and happy lives.
(864) 214-2709 View (864) 214-2709
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Beth Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clemson, SC 29631
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes people need help navigating through difficult times. If you are struggling, I would love to be the one to help you through this season of your life and provide you with skills that will help you become more resilient and confident. I specialize in treating children and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and problems with regulating emotions.
I believe that life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes people need help navigating through difficult times. If you are struggling, I would love to be the one to help you through this season of your life and provide you with skills that will help you become more resilient and confident. I specialize in treating children and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and problems with regulating emotions.
(864) 581-2781 View (864) 581-2781
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Bespin Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPCS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clemson, SC 29631
** EVENING & WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE ** ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS ** I have worked with Individuals and Family Systems since 2003. I enjoy working with family systems, parent child relationships, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Often times we can feel anxious or sad about some parts of our life and need someone to talk with about how we are feeling.
** EVENING & WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE ** ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS ** I have worked with Individuals and Family Systems since 2003. I enjoy working with family systems, parent child relationships, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Often times we can feel anxious or sad about some parts of our life and need someone to talk with about how we are feeling.
(864) 633-2967 View (864) 633-2967
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Elaine H Hiott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clemson, SC 29631
Waitlist for new clients
Anxiety, depression, transitions, problems in relationships, or simply struggling to get through the day can be a challenge, often leaving us feeling overwhelmed, lonely, sad, or afraid. While these feelings are uncomfortable, they are often normal responses to life events. Still, it can be a lot to manage alone. I'm glad you stopped by to visit my profile. Whether your issues are related to life events or serious mental illness, you deserve to feel better and find peace of mind.
Anxiety, depression, transitions, problems in relationships, or simply struggling to get through the day can be a challenge, often leaving us feeling overwhelmed, lonely, sad, or afraid. While these feelings are uncomfortable, they are often normal responses to life events. Still, it can be a lot to manage alone. I'm glad you stopped by to visit my profile. Whether your issues are related to life events or serious mental illness, you deserve to feel better and find peace of mind.
(864) 507-9132 View (864) 507-9132
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Reedy River Counseling Associates
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clemson, SC 29631
Our mission is to provide integrated counseling and nutrition services with a wholehearted approach to help people overcome disordered eating, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and other clinical issues. Our hope is to empower each of our clients to thrive as they were created.
Our mission is to provide integrated counseling and nutrition services with a wholehearted approach to help people overcome disordered eating, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and other clinical issues. Our hope is to empower each of our clients to thrive as they were created.
(864) 606-3461 View (864) 606-3461
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Bentley Gambrell, Foothills Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clemson, SC 29631
Foothills offers a range of services from individual, couples, and family to work with a range of issues from grief, change, mental health struggles, relationship stress, depression, anxiety, anger, and struggles with communication.
At Foothills Family Counseling our goal is to equip individuals with the opportunity to get to know themselves, how to communicate that to others, and have a healthier relationship with themselves and with the ones they love. Whether it is an issue in yourself, with your spouse, or children, we serve age 6 and up and provide spaces for children to play as they work toward their goals, a separate space for individual and couples counseling that provides a calm and relaxing environment for self-reflection and working through the hard stuff, and for families we have a large family room to spread out and allow space and comfort for all
Foothills offers a range of services from individual, couples, and family to work with a range of issues from grief, change, mental health struggles, relationship stress, depression, anxiety, anger, and struggles with communication.
At Foothills Family Counseling our goal is to equip individuals with the opportunity to get to know themselves, how to communicate that to others, and have a healthier relationship with themselves and with the ones they love. Whether it is an issue in yourself, with your spouse, or children, we serve age 6 and up and provide spaces for children to play as they work toward their goals, a separate space for individual and couples counseling that provides a calm and relaxing environment for self-reflection and working through the hard stuff, and for families we have a large family room to spread out and allow space and comfort for all
(864) 523-6093 View (864) 523-6093
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Dawn DiGennaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Clemson, SC 29634
Accepting new virtual clients. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have 12 years of experience working in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with women struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions (i.e. going away to college, parenthood, relocation, health-related issues, retirement). I teach techniques and coping skills for stress management, how to challenge and reframe negative thoughts, strategies to improve self-esteem and self-care, as well as mindfulness and relaxation skills.
Accepting new virtual clients. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have 12 years of experience working in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with women struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions (i.e. going away to college, parenthood, relocation, health-related issues, retirement). I teach techniques and coping skills for stress management, how to challenge and reframe negative thoughts, strategies to improve self-esteem and self-care, as well as mindfulness and relaxation skills.
(843) 549-4017 View (843) 549-4017
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Zoie Alexander Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clemson, SC 29631
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat depression, anxiety, anger issues, self-esteem issues, women's issues, behavioral issues, and more.
I am currently accepting NEW children and teenagers! Welcome! I haven't met you yet, but I am proud of you for taking the first step towards mental wellness for yourself or your daughter. You may have ended up here seeking help for your daughter because she is not as happy as she once was. You've read countless articles and books, yet your concerns continue to grow as your daughter's challenges persist. Or perhaps you are a young woman struggling to manage the responsibilities of life while battling insecurity, anxious thoughts that won’t stop, and feelings of depression that are preventing you from living your best life.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat depression, anxiety, anger issues, self-esteem issues, women's issues, behavioral issues, and more.
I am currently accepting NEW children and teenagers! Welcome! I haven't met you yet, but I am proud of you for taking the first step towards mental wellness for yourself or your daughter. You may have ended up here seeking help for your daughter because she is not as happy as she once was. You've read countless articles and books, yet your concerns continue to grow as your daughter's challenges persist. Or perhaps you are a young woman struggling to manage the responsibilities of life while battling insecurity, anxious thoughts that won’t stop, and feelings of depression that are preventing you from living your best life.
(864) 548-9993 View (864) 548-9993
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Kathleen Marie May
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Clemson, SC 29631
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have worked in private practice in the Clemson area for over twenty years. My practice includes adults, adolescents, families, and couples. I work with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, as well as matters related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Fundamental to this is my belief that we are all individuals who affect and are affected by our families, groups of which we are a part, and the larger society. The variety of techniques I employ are all in the service of empowering my clients as they work toward healing.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have worked in private practice in the Clemson area for over twenty years. My practice includes adults, adolescents, families, and couples. I work with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, as well as matters related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Fundamental to this is my belief that we are all individuals who affect and are affected by our families, groups of which we are a part, and the larger society. The variety of techniques I employ are all in the service of empowering my clients as they work toward healing.
(864) 374-2273 View (864) 374-2273
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Nicole Elena Grimm
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Clemson, SC 29631
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and art therapist I create a safe, welcoming environment that will enable you to create positive change in your life, family and community. Working together we will identify avenues to engage in a value driven life. At times feelings of anxiety and depression act as barriers to our goals and values. Through a variety of techniques, such as mindfulness, ACT (acceptance & commitment therapy) and art therapy these barriers can be eliminated.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and art therapist I create a safe, welcoming environment that will enable you to create positive change in your life, family and community. Working together we will identify avenues to engage in a value driven life. At times feelings of anxiety and depression act as barriers to our goals and values. Through a variety of techniques, such as mindfulness, ACT (acceptance & commitment therapy) and art therapy these barriers can be eliminated.
(864) 810-6361 View (864) 810-6361
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Dawn Sturkey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clemson, SC 29631
Are you ready to find the resolution and healing that you need so that you can experience the life and relationships that you really want? If so, I am passionate about helping my clients identify and resolve the obstacles that are keeping them from their goals. In a warm, interactive environment, I will help you look at your concerns using multiple perspectives and proven counseling methods. I have experience with depression, anxiety, relationship distress, trauma/abuse recovery, grief, stress, and life transitions. My clients are both individuals and couples, and I love to incorporate faith to the extent that clients' desire.
Are you ready to find the resolution and healing that you need so that you can experience the life and relationships that you really want? If so, I am passionate about helping my clients identify and resolve the obstacles that are keeping them from their goals. In a warm, interactive environment, I will help you look at your concerns using multiple perspectives and proven counseling methods. I have experience with depression, anxiety, relationship distress, trauma/abuse recovery, grief, stress, and life transitions. My clients are both individuals and couples, and I love to incorporate faith to the extent that clients' desire.
(864) 633-3086 View (864) 633-3086
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Carley Waddell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clemson, SC 29634  (Online Only)
Though I work with people of all different backgrounds my passion is helping people find compassion for themselves and offer practical solutions to move forward in the midst of relational distress, anxiety, life transitions, self esteem struggles and depression.
Currently accepting new clients. Novo Therapy strives to offer you a safe space to heal and an environment where you will learn to thrive. Do you find yourself overcome with negative self talk? Do you struggle to believe that you hold value in the world? With the right approach and therapist your life will change for the better as you begin to love yourself and thrive in this life you have been given. I offer a compassionate and shame-free environment so that you can process past and current pain and learn to thrive in the narrative you are writing for yourself now.
Though I work with people of all different backgrounds my passion is helping people find compassion for themselves and offer practical solutions to move forward in the midst of relational distress, anxiety, life transitions, self esteem struggles and depression.
Currently accepting new clients. Novo Therapy strives to offer you a safe space to heal and an environment where you will learn to thrive. Do you find yourself overcome with negative self talk? Do you struggle to believe that you hold value in the world? With the right approach and therapist your life will change for the better as you begin to love yourself and thrive in this life you have been given. I offer a compassionate and shame-free environment so that you can process past and current pain and learn to thrive in the narrative you are writing for yourself now.
(720) 784-6943 View (720) 784-6943
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Norma Bedell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, WPCC
Verified Verified
Clemson, SC 29631
Your story may be overshadowed by anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma.
My goal to help & encourage others grew out of teaching, training, & serving children, youth, & parents for more than 20 years in the education and ministry fields. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to encourage & walk alongside children, adolescents, & adults as they navigate life's challenges towards fearless hope, fearless grace, & fearless transformation.
Your story may be overshadowed by anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma.
My goal to help & encourage others grew out of teaching, training, & serving children, youth, & parents for more than 20 years in the education and ministry fields. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to encourage & walk alongside children, adolescents, & adults as they navigate life's challenges towards fearless hope, fearless grace, & fearless transformation.
(864) 713-5289 View (864) 713-5289
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Natalie Rhodes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Clemson, SC 29631  (Online Only)
I consider myself to be a body inclusive therapist who specializes in helping clients recover from disordered eating behaviors, weight stigma, body image concerns and impacts from diet culture. I also serve clients experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms, family issues (such as divorce & addiction), adjustment issues, impacts from COVID-19 and trauma (such as intimate partner violence & sexual assault). I currently offer individual therapy for teens and adults. I am LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC affirming and knowledgeable.
I consider myself to be a body inclusive therapist who specializes in helping clients recover from disordered eating behaviors, weight stigma, body image concerns and impacts from diet culture. I also serve clients experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms, family issues (such as divorce & addiction), adjustment issues, impacts from COVID-19 and trauma (such as intimate partner violence & sexual assault). I currently offer individual therapy for teens and adults. I am LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC affirming and knowledgeable.
(503) 433-8831 View (503) 433-8831
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Deanna (Dede) M Norungolo
Licensed Professional Counselor, CRC, LPC, LAC, ADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clemson, SC 29631
I believe you have many of the answers to your questions - you just need to hear them. A therapist can give you that confidential setting where your verbalized needs, wants, and fears can be heard and not judged. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or contemplating sober living, I offer in-person and virtual sessions. My hours are expanding for Monday through Thursday sessions.
I believe you have many of the answers to your questions - you just need to hear them. A therapist can give you that confidential setting where your verbalized needs, wants, and fears can be heard and not judged. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or contemplating sober living, I offer in-person and virtual sessions. My hours are expanding for Monday through Thursday sessions.
(864) 572-7986 View (864) 572-7986
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Elizabeth J Welch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clemson, SC 29631
We all need assistance at different times in our lives to navigate through challenging opportunities. As a therapist I am an advocate for healing, growth and a more authentic life. I work with adults who are dealing with loss, anxiety, depression, anger management, identity issues, trauma and those wanting a deeper more fulfilling life. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a powerful, research-based therapy technique that is very successful in helping people who suffer from trauma, anxiety, disturbing memories, post-traumatic stress and similar emotional problems. I use EMDR and other modalities to work with adults.
We all need assistance at different times in our lives to navigate through challenging opportunities. As a therapist I am an advocate for healing, growth and a more authentic life. I work with adults who are dealing with loss, anxiety, depression, anger management, identity issues, trauma and those wanting a deeper more fulfilling life. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a powerful, research-based therapy technique that is very successful in helping people who suffer from trauma, anxiety, disturbing memories, post-traumatic stress and similar emotional problems. I use EMDR and other modalities to work with adults.
(864) 507-5264 View (864) 507-5264
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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.