Depression Therapists in Clover, SC

Integrative Counseling Services, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CEAP
Verified Verified
Clover, SC 29710
Depression/anxiety, addiction/substance abuse, conflict in interpersonal relationships (including Collaborative Law Process), athletics/sports & other mental-health related issues are often signs of the destructive and dysfunctional ways individuals/families cope with life's stressors and anxieties. The goal is to devise a customized treatment plan that will weaken or eliminate the patterns, cycles, and habits that keep the individual/family from living a more successful, productive, and emotionally fulfilling life. Dr. Kevin Wickes has written numerous articles for professional journals, and has presented at national conferences.
Depression/anxiety, addiction/substance abuse, conflict in interpersonal relationships (including Collaborative Law Process), athletics/sports & other mental-health related issues are often signs of the destructive and dysfunctional ways individuals/families cope with life's stressors and anxieties. The goal is to devise a customized treatment plan that will weaken or eliminate the patterns, cycles, and habits that keep the individual/family from living a more successful, productive, and emotionally fulfilling life. Dr. Kevin Wickes has written numerous articles for professional journals, and has presented at national conferences.
(843) 889-7539 View (843) 889-7539
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Rize Counseling Services PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Clover, SC 29710  (Online Only)
Let me help you with developing coping skills to assist with Depression, Anxiety and Grief.
I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. We all have days that we might feel that we cannot get through but knowing that we have someone to talk to and walk us through it makes it all easier. I believe that people do not go through therapy to fix themselves because people are not broken. People have issues that at times they need assistance to deal with. I love working with all types of people both young and seasoned but I truly love working with women. I relate to how we as women try to be that “superwoman”, trying to be everything to everyone. I am an advocate of self-care and encourage it on a daily basis.
Let me help you with developing coping skills to assist with Depression, Anxiety and Grief.
I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. We all have days that we might feel that we cannot get through but knowing that we have someone to talk to and walk us through it makes it all easier. I believe that people do not go through therapy to fix themselves because people are not broken. People have issues that at times they need assistance to deal with. I love working with all types of people both young and seasoned but I truly love working with women. I relate to how we as women try to be that “superwoman”, trying to be everything to everyone. I am an advocate of self-care and encourage it on a daily basis.
(704) 464-0517 View (704) 464-0517
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Danielle Klett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Clover, SC 29710  (Online Only)
Whether you're a new mother facing postpartum challenges, struggling with infertility, navigating anxiety or depression, or seeking support for yourself or your preteen/teen, I am here to provide support.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C), I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals and families through some of life’s most challenging transitions. My practice is centered on providing compassionate, evidence-based care to those navigating the journey of trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum, infertility struggles, and other significant life changes. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing space where clients can openly explore their emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience, empowering them to move forward with confidence.
Whether you're a new mother facing postpartum challenges, struggling with infertility, navigating anxiety or depression, or seeking support for yourself or your preteen/teen, I am here to provide support.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C), I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals and families through some of life’s most challenging transitions. My practice is centered on providing compassionate, evidence-based care to those navigating the journey of trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum, infertility struggles, and other significant life changes. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing space where clients can openly explore their emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience, empowering them to move forward with confidence.
(803) 805-6699 View (803) 805-6699
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Jackie Concodora
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Clover, SC 29710
Are you trying to manage anxiety, depressed mood, a troubling relationship, unsatisfying job, or other challenging, even traumatic, life experience? Life can feel hard and messy at times. Change is the one thing we can always count on despite making us feel out of control or helpless. If you are scrolling through therapist profiles looking for someone who seems to fit, you have recognized that something needs to change in your life. Looking for help is an excellent first step.
Are you trying to manage anxiety, depressed mood, a troubling relationship, unsatisfying job, or other challenging, even traumatic, life experience? Life can feel hard and messy at times. Change is the one thing we can always count on despite making us feel out of control or helpless. If you are scrolling through therapist profiles looking for someone who seems to fit, you have recognized that something needs to change in your life. Looking for help is an excellent first step.
(803) 884-9283 View (803) 884-9283
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Dr. Erin B. Patterson
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, PsyD, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Clover, SC 29710
I treat ages 15+ struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, phase of life problems, abuse, self-harm, LGBTQ+ issues, & mood disorders.
I strive to provide a relaxed environment, full of compassion, to make you feel more comfortable opening up about what's bothering you. I take a holistic approach to healing and advocate for natural methods/treatments where possible. My goal is to help you reach your goals quickly so that you can get back to the best version of yourself. There are many ways to accomplish this and we will work together to find the best path for you.
I treat ages 15+ struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, phase of life problems, abuse, self-harm, LGBTQ+ issues, & mood disorders.
I strive to provide a relaxed environment, full of compassion, to make you feel more comfortable opening up about what's bothering you. I take a holistic approach to healing and advocate for natural methods/treatments where possible. My goal is to help you reach your goals quickly so that you can get back to the best version of yourself. There are many ways to accomplish this and we will work together to find the best path for you.
(704) 288-1530 View (704) 288-1530
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Cypress Gardens Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clover, SC 29710
I am a Licensed Marriage/Couples and Family Therapist. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help combat symptoms such as anxiety, depression, dysphoria, trauma & behavioral and mood disorders. I am a dedicated and passionate therapist who enjoys guiding, empowering, and educating my clients. I believe it is import to hold the feelings and trust the process of healing. I have a history serving minority populations ranging from race to gender and sexuality. My goal is to make your therapy space a welcoming and a safe environment. We are all on this journey of life and I would love to walk with you if you want me to.
I am a Licensed Marriage/Couples and Family Therapist. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help combat symptoms such as anxiety, depression, dysphoria, trauma & behavioral and mood disorders. I am a dedicated and passionate therapist who enjoys guiding, empowering, and educating my clients. I believe it is import to hold the feelings and trust the process of healing. I have a history serving minority populations ranging from race to gender and sexuality. My goal is to make your therapy space a welcoming and a safe environment. We are all on this journey of life and I would love to walk with you if you want me to.
(239) 734-4207 View (239) 734-4207
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Stacy Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Clover, SC 29710  (Online Only)
Are you seeking a supportive environment for personal growth? The therapy space is here to challenge you into becoming the best version of yourself. If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed and burnt out on life, therapy can give you the support you need to make lasting improvements. Are you done being impacted by the toxic people around you? A therapist can help you set boundaries and remain effective in all of your relationships. Stop suffering emotionally and give yourself the chance to decrease pain and increase joy. I assure you - you already have what it takes to thrive.
Are you seeking a supportive environment for personal growth? The therapy space is here to challenge you into becoming the best version of yourself. If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed and burnt out on life, therapy can give you the support you need to make lasting improvements. Are you done being impacted by the toxic people around you? A therapist can help you set boundaries and remain effective in all of your relationships. Stop suffering emotionally and give yourself the chance to decrease pain and increase joy. I assure you - you already have what it takes to thrive.
(803) 573-4863 View (803) 573-4863
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Dresdow Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Clover, SC 29710  (Online Only)
I provide a safe place and support to help manage changes and challenges that life throws at us. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina who works with individuals 13 years old and up. I specialize in anxiety, but work with a variety of concerns and offer therapy that is directed towards completing your goals. I provide telehealth online counseling for the convenience of my clients.
I provide a safe place and support to help manage changes and challenges that life throws at us. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina who works with individuals 13 years old and up. I specialize in anxiety, but work with a variety of concerns and offer therapy that is directed towards completing your goals. I provide telehealth online counseling for the convenience of my clients.
(803) 866-7699 View (803) 866-7699
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Christine M Hogan
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LPC, LPCC, LCAS, AADC
Verified Verified
Clover, SC 29710
The stress of events in life, mental illness, substance abuse, or adjusting to changes can feel like a battle against yourself. I can offer you a chance to explore those situations that seem to be weighing you down. I can teach you coping and communication skills that will help you resolve those conflicts that seem too broken or too large to correct. Let me help you on your journey.
The stress of events in life, mental illness, substance abuse, or adjusting to changes can feel like a battle against yourself. I can offer you a chance to explore those situations that seem to be weighing you down. I can teach you coping and communication skills that will help you resolve those conflicts that seem too broken or too large to correct. Let me help you on your journey.
(803) 620-5777 View (803) 620-5777
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Corey Riley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clover, SC 29710
Children and teenagers are confronted with life’s ups and downs just like the adults around them. I help my clients to create a safe space in therapy to deal with the challenges that come with growing up. I have extensive experience working with children and teenagers with behavior issues, struggles with peer interactions, and family dynamic issues. I also specialize in working with men navigating fatherhood, marital issues, and intimacy concerns. Adults, like children and teens, face life transition stressors and other mental health struggles. I help clients explore new ways to face the struggles that come with living a full life.
Children and teenagers are confronted with life’s ups and downs just like the adults around them. I help my clients to create a safe space in therapy to deal with the challenges that come with growing up. I have extensive experience working with children and teenagers with behavior issues, struggles with peer interactions, and family dynamic issues. I also specialize in working with men navigating fatherhood, marital issues, and intimacy concerns. Adults, like children and teens, face life transition stressors and other mental health struggles. I help clients explore new ways to face the struggles that come with living a full life.
(803) 991-6236 View (803) 991-6236
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Jennifer Dodds
LPES, NCSP, SSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clover, SC 29710
At Abilities Reimagined, we specialize in testing for learning and behavioral disorders such as ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, autism, anxiety, and more. Our assessments extend beyond a one-time office visit. We prioritize capturing the most accurate daily picture of your child's abilities. When appropriate, we offer the option to conduct observations in their natural environment like school. In addition to evaluations for disabilities, we also conduct WISC-V and WAIS-IV assessments for giftedness and provide admissions testing for private schools.
At Abilities Reimagined, we specialize in testing for learning and behavioral disorders such as ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, autism, anxiety, and more. Our assessments extend beyond a one-time office visit. We prioritize capturing the most accurate daily picture of your child's abilities. When appropriate, we offer the option to conduct observations in their natural environment like school. In addition to evaluations for disabilities, we also conduct WISC-V and WAIS-IV assessments for giftedness and provide admissions testing for private schools.
(803) 592-6989 View (803) 592-6989
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Ellie Mental Health Rock Hill - Old Town
Counselor
Verified Verified
Clover, SC 29710
At Ellie Mental Health Rock Hill, we want to break down barriers to care and de-stigmatize mental health counseling. We recognize that everyone experiences struggles, some more difficult than others, and we want to be a resource and support for those who are looking to improve. One of the main drivers to the quality care we provide is quality relationships. Our providers strive to create meaningful and quality relationships with each of their clients, while also providing solid evidence-based therapy to give our clients the best chance at quality outcomes.
At Ellie Mental Health Rock Hill, we want to break down barriers to care and de-stigmatize mental health counseling. We recognize that everyone experiences struggles, some more difficult than others, and we want to be a resource and support for those who are looking to improve. One of the main drivers to the quality care we provide is quality relationships. Our providers strive to create meaningful and quality relationships with each of their clients, while also providing solid evidence-based therapy to give our clients the best chance at quality outcomes.
(803) 599-3747 View (803) 599-3747
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Jennifer L Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Clover, SC 29710
Change only happens when we get outside of our comfort zone. Maybe you're a parent looking for someone to help your child regulate their emotions. Maybe you're an adult looking for someone to hear your story and offer a safe place to resolve internal conflicts to move forward. Maybe you're a couple or family who wants to know better ways to communicate and feel connected once again.
Change only happens when we get outside of our comfort zone. Maybe you're a parent looking for someone to help your child regulate their emotions. Maybe you're an adult looking for someone to hear your story and offer a safe place to resolve internal conflicts to move forward. Maybe you're a couple or family who wants to know better ways to communicate and feel connected once again.
(843) 326-4533 View (843) 326-4533

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Lee Edwards
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Bowling Green, SC 29703
Lee Edwards obtained his Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts and his Master’s in Counseling from the University of North Texas. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina with 12 years of experience as a Counselor helping individuals overcome the barriers presented by depression, anxiety, anger issues, and vocational dissatisfaction. He has also assisted couples in managing the complexities of relationships and aided Law Enforcement Officers in contending with the difficulties encountered because of their vocation.
Lee Edwards obtained his Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts and his Master’s in Counseling from the University of North Texas. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina with 12 years of experience as a Counselor helping individuals overcome the barriers presented by depression, anxiety, anger issues, and vocational dissatisfaction. He has also assisted couples in managing the complexities of relationships and aided Law Enforcement Officers in contending with the difficulties encountered because of their vocation.
(803) 266-1814 View (803) 266-1814
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Nicole Anzalone
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Lake Wylie, SC 29710  (Online Only)
Welcome! I am licensed in both NY, NC, and SC w/ 12 yrs of professional work experience. I have worked in a variety of settings such as school settings, substance abuse facilities, outpatient facilities, inpatient/hospital behavioral health units, crisis call centers, & private practice settings. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, as well as a variety of other life stressors. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear or judgement.
Welcome! I am licensed in both NY, NC, and SC w/ 12 yrs of professional work experience. I have worked in a variety of settings such as school settings, substance abuse facilities, outpatient facilities, inpatient/hospital behavioral health units, crisis call centers, & private practice settings. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, as well as a variety of other life stressors. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear or judgement.
(845) 583-0674 View (845) 583-0674
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C. Shannon Nord
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACC, LMFT-NC, LCMHC, LMFT-SC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Areas of therapeutic interest include, but are not limited to infertility, grief, anxiety, depression, separation and divorce care, parenting, spiritual issues, and life transitions.
If you are struggling, or simply need objective help metabolizing life, I offer help and HOPE. Whether single, married, separated, or divorced, I can help you get unstuck. Through an insight oriented, asset-based and research-rooted lens, I use a variety of integrated approaches in my work depending on presenting issues, goals, personalities, and relationship dynamics. Attachment theories and Person-Centered structures undergird all of my clinical work with the goal of creating a safe, inviting atmosphere where feelings, thoughts, and beliefs can be freely and confidentially explored without fear of judgment. I aim to offer HOPE.
Areas of therapeutic interest include, but are not limited to infertility, grief, anxiety, depression, separation and divorce care, parenting, spiritual issues, and life transitions.
If you are struggling, or simply need objective help metabolizing life, I offer help and HOPE. Whether single, married, separated, or divorced, I can help you get unstuck. Through an insight oriented, asset-based and research-rooted lens, I use a variety of integrated approaches in my work depending on presenting issues, goals, personalities, and relationship dynamics. Attachment theories and Person-Centered structures undergird all of my clinical work with the goal of creating a safe, inviting atmosphere where feelings, thoughts, and beliefs can be freely and confidentially explored without fear of judgment. I aim to offer HOPE.
(704) 966-8542 View (704) 966-8542
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Christine Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
I’m Christine and I have suffered both anxiety and depression that started in my adolescent years.
Do you or your daughter struggle with anxiety? Depression? What about all the life stressors from this last year? Do you want a safe place for your adolescent daughter to share her struggles without judgment but with acceptance? Do you need a place to come and work things out with a trusting, interested and supportive person? As the human race, we have had many losses and stressors over the last year, and it’s okay to reach out for support and help.
I’m Christine and I have suffered both anxiety and depression that started in my adolescent years.
Do you or your daughter struggle with anxiety? Depression? What about all the life stressors from this last year? Do you want a safe place for your adolescent daughter to share her struggles without judgment but with acceptance? Do you need a place to come and work things out with a trusting, interested and supportive person? As the human race, we have had many losses and stressors over the last year, and it’s okay to reach out for support and help.
(980) 575-1470 View (980) 575-1470
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Resurgence Counseling &Wellness Center LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Life transitions and stressors cause us to re-examine our present sense of being. Overwhelming emotions, thoughts, and feelings can get the best of us. We get lost in our thoughts, creating feelings of resentment, anxiety, depression, and overall defeat. This cyclic thought process impacts the quality of our lives and overflows into other meaningful relationships we care about, such as our spouses, friends, family, co-workers, and children. My role in this therapeutic relationship is to help you reach your true potential by discovering a sense of acceptance, contentment, and freedom from issues that have previously kept you stagnant
Life transitions and stressors cause us to re-examine our present sense of being. Overwhelming emotions, thoughts, and feelings can get the best of us. We get lost in our thoughts, creating feelings of resentment, anxiety, depression, and overall defeat. This cyclic thought process impacts the quality of our lives and overflows into other meaningful relationships we care about, such as our spouses, friends, family, co-workers, and children. My role in this therapeutic relationship is to help you reach your true potential by discovering a sense of acceptance, contentment, and freedom from issues that have previously kept you stagnant
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Dania Alshafei
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Wylie, SC 29710  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Looking for a counselor can be a stressful experience, so let me start by saying congratulations on taking the first step. I believe life is a series of transitions & adaptations to our environment, & sometimes we find it difficult to deal with those changes. I enjoy my work as a therapist and strive to help my clients reach their highest potential & to live a life that they value, free of the symptoms that come along with things like anxiety & depression. I aspire to create an environment that will allow my clients to gain greater clarity, acceptance, courage, hope, balance, & serenity.
Looking for a counselor can be a stressful experience, so let me start by saying congratulations on taking the first step. I believe life is a series of transitions & adaptations to our environment, & sometimes we find it difficult to deal with those changes. I enjoy my work as a therapist and strive to help my clients reach their highest potential & to live a life that they value, free of the symptoms that come along with things like anxiety & depression. I aspire to create an environment that will allow my clients to gain greater clarity, acceptance, courage, hope, balance, & serenity.
(704) 842-9152 View (704) 842-9152
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Kathleen Pinkston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Life is too precious to be wasted in toxic relationships, weighed down by resentments, or trapped by anxiety and depression.
Let's start with a cup of coffee and a chat. Have you ever felt like Alice, tumbling down the rabbit hole, unsure if you'd ever find the way out? You are feeling overwhelmed with all of life’s challenges, a constant wave of emotions never with any breaks, and a longing desire to just find happiness. You lay awake at night struggling with feelings of guilt, fear, or uncertainty about the future.
Life is too precious to be wasted in toxic relationships, weighed down by resentments, or trapped by anxiety and depression.
Let's start with a cup of coffee and a chat. Have you ever felt like Alice, tumbling down the rabbit hole, unsure if you'd ever find the way out? You are feeling overwhelmed with all of life’s challenges, a constant wave of emotions never with any breaks, and a longing desire to just find happiness. You lay awake at night struggling with feelings of guilt, fear, or uncertainty about the future.
(803) 886-9951 View (803) 886-9951

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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.