Depression Therapists in Fountain Inn, SC

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New World Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
If you're here, chances are you're on a journey towards some serious soul-searching, healing or maybe just a chill spot to unload life's BS. Either way, you’ve found the right place! No fancy jargon or stiff formalities - just real talk and genuine connection. I'm all about authenticity, even if that means the occasional swear word slips out, so be it. From navigating relationships to overcoming personal hurdles - battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or just feeling like you're stuck, I've got your back. If you're ready to break free from expectations and embrace your inner badass, give me a call!
If you're here, chances are you're on a journey towards some serious soul-searching, healing or maybe just a chill spot to unload life's BS. Either way, you’ve found the right place! No fancy jargon or stiff formalities - just real talk and genuine connection. I'm all about authenticity, even if that means the occasional swear word slips out, so be it. From navigating relationships to overcoming personal hurdles - battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or just feeling like you're stuck, I've got your back. If you're ready to break free from expectations and embrace your inner badass, give me a call!
(864) 385-1950 View (864) 385-1950
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Cindy Coxie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Are you experiencing problems that are hard to deal with? Situations such as, the loss of a loved one, adult/childhood trauma, raising difficult children, or relationship conflict often increase stress and depression. Fear or uncertainty of the future can elevate anxiety to the point it impairs relationships and performance. Coping with circumstances, yourself, or others is not always easy. It can be overwhelming and complex. Counseling provides a safe place where you can process painful emotions. Together we can make the journey to healing and well-being.
Are you experiencing problems that are hard to deal with? Situations such as, the loss of a loved one, adult/childhood trauma, raising difficult children, or relationship conflict often increase stress and depression. Fear or uncertainty of the future can elevate anxiety to the point it impairs relationships and performance. Coping with circumstances, yourself, or others is not always easy. It can be overwhelming and complex. Counseling provides a safe place where you can process painful emotions. Together we can make the journey to healing and well-being.
(864) 514-5690 View (864) 514-5690
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Carlene Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
It's about finding real solutions to help you improve a struggling relationship or to move beyond depression & anxiety - to living well.
I specialize in adult women's mental health wellness. Helping you move beyond anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem, grief, & life issues to find happy, hope-filled, healthy lives & relationships. Sadness and fear don't have to be daily emotions. It's tiring, lonely, frustrating, terrifying & even heartbreaking to think this is your life. It's not what you hoped it would be - it's not what it should be. You want to be happy and able to cope with life, but it's just too much to handle and things aren't getting better. You feel like things will never change. Sometimes we just need support & understanding from someone helpful.
It's about finding real solutions to help you improve a struggling relationship or to move beyond depression & anxiety - to living well.
I specialize in adult women's mental health wellness. Helping you move beyond anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem, grief, & life issues to find happy, hope-filled, healthy lives & relationships. Sadness and fear don't have to be daily emotions. It's tiring, lonely, frustrating, terrifying & even heartbreaking to think this is your life. It's not what you hoped it would be - it's not what it should be. You want to be happy and able to cope with life, but it's just too much to handle and things aren't getting better. You feel like things will never change. Sometimes we just need support & understanding from someone helpful.
(864) 881-4296 View (864) 881-4296
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Chelsea Arrington
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy for helping individuals through trauma, anxiety, depression and more.
Waitlist for NEW clients. You're looking for support in the journey when relationships are hard, change is difficult, and some days it's hard to imagine things getting better. I help individuals work toward overcoming stress, anxiety, and life change to achieve their goals. I help couples and families work toward reconnection, conflict resolution, and improved communication. With my Christian faith background, I welcome the opportunity to integrate clients’ personal faith into treatment.
I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy for helping individuals through trauma, anxiety, depression and more.
Waitlist for NEW clients. You're looking for support in the journey when relationships are hard, change is difficult, and some days it's hard to imagine things getting better. I help individuals work toward overcoming stress, anxiety, and life change to achieve their goals. I help couples and families work toward reconnection, conflict resolution, and improved communication. With my Christian faith background, I welcome the opportunity to integrate clients’ personal faith into treatment.
(864) 947-4534 View (864) 947-4534
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Marley J Wolfe Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Waitlist for new clients
Marley is trained to manage marital issues, Stress, Anger Management, Depression, Mood Disorders Anxiety ADHD,Trauma, develop positive self esteem, mindfulness,Substance abuse.
Finding your way to a better life is something we all desire especially when we face challenges. Being empowered when we feel stuck requires a new way of thinking. An authentic, sincere professional can lead you on a new path. As a solution-focused therapist with 30 years of experience, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Take a look at my reviews www.marleyjwolfecounseling.com
Marley is trained to manage marital issues, Stress, Anger Management, Depression, Mood Disorders Anxiety ADHD,Trauma, develop positive self esteem, mindfulness,Substance abuse.
Finding your way to a better life is something we all desire especially when we face challenges. Being empowered when we feel stuck requires a new way of thinking. An authentic, sincere professional can lead you on a new path. As a solution-focused therapist with 30 years of experience, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Take a look at my reviews www.marleyjwolfecounseling.com
(864) 761-4651 View (864) 761-4651
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Summer Caffera Meidana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
With a decade of experience in behavioral health settings, I specialize in supporting individuals with neurodivergence, trauma, anxiety, and depression using a range of effective modalities tailored to your concerns.
Are You Ready to Transform Your Life? Feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, and unsure of your next steps? It's time to take control of your well-being and start living the life you truly desire. Discover a Path to Renewal and Empowerment. At Ashwood Counseling, we specialize in guiding individuals like you through challenging times, empowering you to make real changes and create a life that aligns with your vision.
With a decade of experience in behavioral health settings, I specialize in supporting individuals with neurodivergence, trauma, anxiety, and depression using a range of effective modalities tailored to your concerns.
Are You Ready to Transform Your Life? Feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, and unsure of your next steps? It's time to take control of your well-being and start living the life you truly desire. Discover a Path to Renewal and Empowerment. At Ashwood Counseling, we specialize in guiding individuals like you through challenging times, empowering you to make real changes and create a life that aligns with your vision.
(864) 664-2498 View (864) 664-2498
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Dennis Wells
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCS, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
I believe in coming along beside each individual to assist in navigating through the difficult seasons of life. I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT. I am a certified facilitator with SYMBIS and Prepare/Enrich pre-marital assessments. Co-author (Dennis & Susan Wells) of "The Intentional Marriage" (Amazon).
I believe in coming along beside each individual to assist in navigating through the difficult seasons of life. I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT. I am a certified facilitator with SYMBIS and Prepare/Enrich pre-marital assessments. Co-author (Dennis & Susan Wells) of "The Intentional Marriage" (Amazon).
(803) 318-5400 View (803) 318-5400
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Monarch Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MALPCS, LPC
Verified Verified
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Hello, Welcome to my page! My mission is to provide quality therapeutic services that will positively enhance the quality of life for everyone served. I am Nitoya Roberts, a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (LPCS). My educational background includes an undergrad degree from the University of South Carolina & a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University, plus years of experience in the field of professional counseling.
Hello, Welcome to my page! My mission is to provide quality therapeutic services that will positively enhance the quality of life for everyone served. I am Nitoya Roberts, a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (LPCS). My educational background includes an undergrad degree from the University of South Carolina & a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University, plus years of experience in the field of professional counseling.
(864) 662-9749 View (864) 662-9749
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Veronica Riquelme
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Life becomes unmanageable at times. A solution to a problem seems impossible. My own personal experiences have helped me to overcome many difficulties and become an empathetic and skilled therapist. I work with clients who are affected by a variety of issues and have to deal with difficulties and painful circumstances. I really enjoy when my client's faces brighten up when they're able to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Life becomes unmanageable at times. A solution to a problem seems impossible. My own personal experiences have helped me to overcome many difficulties and become an empathetic and skilled therapist. I work with clients who are affected by a variety of issues and have to deal with difficulties and painful circumstances. I really enjoy when my client's faces brighten up when they're able to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
(864) 635-6144 View (864) 635-6144
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Jewell de Groot
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, C-PD, CHT
Verified Verified
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Waitlist for new clients
What is trauma? Trauma is any experience we face that we have never gone through before. Trauma isn't what happens to us, it's what happens inside of us. We learn how to manage our current situations by our past experiences. If you've been feeling unlike yourself lately, unable to manage things you could before, or constantly struggling with interpersonal relationships, it could be because you haven't developed the skills to navigate through what life is currently throwing at you. We don't chose the childhood we were given, or the challenges we are faced with, but we DO choose how we control the one thing we can: ourselves.
What is trauma? Trauma is any experience we face that we have never gone through before. Trauma isn't what happens to us, it's what happens inside of us. We learn how to manage our current situations by our past experiences. If you've been feeling unlike yourself lately, unable to manage things you could before, or constantly struggling with interpersonal relationships, it could be because you haven't developed the skills to navigate through what life is currently throwing at you. We don't chose the childhood we were given, or the challenges we are faced with, but we DO choose how we control the one thing we can: ourselves.
(864) 432-5573 View (864) 432-5573
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Sydney Wedin
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MEd, EdS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
You have a heart for helping others. This beautiful gift can at times come with a toll: burnout, compassion fatigue, trauma, stress, substance use issues, or family struggles. You might feel ridden with anxiety, or feel at your lowest of lows. You might find yourself wanting to begin a healing journey, so that you can keep doing what you love to do. You might have a desire to find a healthy balance among all of the different pieces of your world: work, relationships, physical health, and more. You're looking for a safe place to help process past experiences, embrace the present, and prepare for future success.
You have a heart for helping others. This beautiful gift can at times come with a toll: burnout, compassion fatigue, trauma, stress, substance use issues, or family struggles. You might feel ridden with anxiety, or feel at your lowest of lows. You might find yourself wanting to begin a healing journey, so that you can keep doing what you love to do. You might have a desire to find a healthy balance among all of the different pieces of your world: work, relationships, physical health, and more. You're looking for a safe place to help process past experiences, embrace the present, and prepare for future success.
(864) 778-2620 View (864) 778-2620
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Ariel Phillips Heicher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Waitlist for new clients
Are you or someone you care about struggling with negative thought patterns, low self-esteem or the belief of not being “good enough”? In our sessions I address the "whole person" and identify root cause of self-defeating behaviors whether you are a family struggling with interpersonal relationships, an adolescent or young adult trying to find your way in life, or simply ready to change negative thought patterns. In your first session, you can expect us to explore setting your intentions for therapy, a path to achieve those goals, what personal growth may look like for you personally and how to realize that success together.
Are you or someone you care about struggling with negative thought patterns, low self-esteem or the belief of not being “good enough”? In our sessions I address the "whole person" and identify root cause of self-defeating behaviors whether you are a family struggling with interpersonal relationships, an adolescent or young adult trying to find your way in life, or simply ready to change negative thought patterns. In your first session, you can expect us to explore setting your intentions for therapy, a path to achieve those goals, what personal growth may look like for you personally and how to realize that success together.
(843) 507-5148 View (843) 507-5148
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Sarah (Pregel) Russell
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Wearing masks is exhausting - are you ready to find your authentic self? Struggling with boundaries, authenticity, or being assertive? Are you finding that you are unsure of who you are anymore, due to the "hard stuff" life has thrown at you? We wear masks when we don't accept ourselves or feel others will either; believing we must play a certain part in order to be accepted. And acceptance is what we all want to feel. I believe the roots of things we have experienced in our lives, be them small traumas, big traumas, or any memorable moments in between - culminate who we become, how we act/react, and how we see ourselves.
Wearing masks is exhausting - are you ready to find your authentic self? Struggling with boundaries, authenticity, or being assertive? Are you finding that you are unsure of who you are anymore, due to the "hard stuff" life has thrown at you? We wear masks when we don't accept ourselves or feel others will either; believing we must play a certain part in order to be accepted. And acceptance is what we all want to feel. I believe the roots of things we have experienced in our lives, be them small traumas, big traumas, or any memorable moments in between - culminate who we become, how we act/react, and how we see ourselves.
(864) 568-0039 View (864) 568-0039
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Stefanie Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT, RPT™
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Waitlist for new clients
You want to help and support your child. You've read all the parenting articles and parenting blogs but feel stuck. Perhaps your child has gone through an unspeakable trauma and you also feel lost trying to navigate life. Or maybe you are at your breaking point with your child's behavior and you think, "What am I doing wrong? Something has to change, but how?" PERHAPS you yourself need support as you manage to be the caregiver to everyone but yourself. You are starting to realize your past is impacting your present. You carry with you baggage that you know you should deal with, but instead stuff it inside hoping it will close.
You want to help and support your child. You've read all the parenting articles and parenting blogs but feel stuck. Perhaps your child has gone through an unspeakable trauma and you also feel lost trying to navigate life. Or maybe you are at your breaking point with your child's behavior and you think, "What am I doing wrong? Something has to change, but how?" PERHAPS you yourself need support as you manage to be the caregiver to everyone but yourself. You are starting to realize your past is impacting your present. You carry with you baggage that you know you should deal with, but instead stuff it inside hoping it will close.
(864) 668-6974 View (864) 668-6974
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Sarah L. Eddleman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fountain Inn, SC 29644  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
So you feel like life is too much and that the expectations for you are too high. You feel like you aren't good enough to make it through the current situations in your life, or at least not with your desired outcomes. You struggle with an inner dialogue, like a bad music track stuck on repeat. The thoughts tell you that you aren't going to meet your expectations. That you're not good enough so what is the point in trying. You feel at times like no one will understand what you're going through and you're hit with this uncontrollable rage.
So you feel like life is too much and that the expectations for you are too high. You feel like you aren't good enough to make it through the current situations in your life, or at least not with your desired outcomes. You struggle with an inner dialogue, like a bad music track stuck on repeat. The thoughts tell you that you aren't going to meet your expectations. That you're not good enough so what is the point in trying. You feel at times like no one will understand what you're going through and you're hit with this uncontrollable rage.
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Stefanie Araya
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LISW-CP, LCSW, CSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Not accepting new clients
Has your pornography use gotten out of your control? Are you engaging in sexual behaviors you once said you would never do? Out of Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB) also known as sex addiction or pornography addiction, happens when an individual's sexual urges, thoughts, or behaviors feel out of their control and are non-value congruent. It can wreak havoc on their life and their partner's. If you're ready to make a change, I can help. We can work together to stabilize your life, lead you into recovery, and improve your relationships.
Has your pornography use gotten out of your control? Are you engaging in sexual behaviors you once said you would never do? Out of Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB) also known as sex addiction or pornography addiction, happens when an individual's sexual urges, thoughts, or behaviors feel out of their control and are non-value congruent. It can wreak havoc on their life and their partner's. If you're ready to make a change, I can help. We can work together to stabilize your life, lead you into recovery, and improve your relationships.
(864) 756-9694 View (864) 756-9694

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Regina Gentry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29680
I have worked over 25 years with children, adolescents and adults having difficulties with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life's transitions.
With over 25 years experience working with those suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, narcissist abuse and OCD, I treat my clients with compassion and understanding. I equip them with new found skills and techniques to deal with life's transitions and challenges. I work from an empowering and strength based perspective. I work with highly motivated clients in a nonjudgemental, open and caring environment. Life can be hard and having someone with the education and skills to help coach us along the way can make a big difference in having a joyful, fulfilling and peaceful life.
I have worked over 25 years with children, adolescents and adults having difficulties with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life's transitions.
With over 25 years experience working with those suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, narcissist abuse and OCD, I treat my clients with compassion and understanding. I equip them with new found skills and techniques to deal with life's transitions and challenges. I work from an empowering and strength based perspective. I work with highly motivated clients in a nonjudgemental, open and caring environment. Life can be hard and having someone with the education and skills to help coach us along the way can make a big difference in having a joyful, fulfilling and peaceful life.
(864) 312-7280 View (864) 312-7280
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Lori D Blackman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29680
I have many years experience working with adults and children suffering from depression, anxiety, OCD, anger issues, trauma, and abuse. I have also worked in the field of drug and alcohol addiction. After my graduate studies, my primary focus and training was working with children suffering from ADHD, ODD, depression, and anxiety. I used behavioral management coupled with parenting strategies to improve the overall parent/child relationship. I gained incredible knowledge and insight regarding chronic pain as well as grief and loss while working with the elderly population through home health care and hospice.
I have many years experience working with adults and children suffering from depression, anxiety, OCD, anger issues, trauma, and abuse. I have also worked in the field of drug and alcohol addiction. After my graduate studies, my primary focus and training was working with children suffering from ADHD, ODD, depression, and anxiety. I used behavioral management coupled with parenting strategies to improve the overall parent/child relationship. I gained incredible knowledge and insight regarding chronic pain as well as grief and loss while working with the elderly population through home health care and hospice.
(864) 263-2743 View (864) 263-2743
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LUMIN - Modern Therapy Practice in Greenville
Psychologist, PhD, MBA
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29680
Many of our clients lead busy and stressful lives and are seeking therapy to improve their mental health state, by addressing their depression, anxiety, other mental health concerns, relationship challenges, and work/life balance.
LUMIN is not your typical therapy practice: We use a fresh, down-to-earth, and positive approach to help you confidently deal with life, work and family. We focus on your strengths and your potential while helping you overcome the challenges that bring you to therapy. We combine traditional therapy with education and other resources to empower you beyond your sessions. We also offer career coaching for professionals and entrepreneurs to help them achieve success, wellness, and work-life balance.
Many of our clients lead busy and stressful lives and are seeking therapy to improve their mental health state, by addressing their depression, anxiety, other mental health concerns, relationship challenges, and work/life balance.
LUMIN is not your typical therapy practice: We use a fresh, down-to-earth, and positive approach to help you confidently deal with life, work and family. We focus on your strengths and your potential while helping you overcome the challenges that bring you to therapy. We combine traditional therapy with education and other resources to empower you beyond your sessions. We also offer career coaching for professionals and entrepreneurs to help them achieve success, wellness, and work-life balance.
(864) 432-6689 View (864) 432-6689
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Ross Muller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681
I specialize in helping adults develop the skills needed to cope with panic, social anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, depression, and ADHD. I use cognitive behavioral types of interventions, and encourage clients to explore meditative processes in learning to be more responsive and less reactive to stress.
I specialize in helping adults develop the skills needed to cope with panic, social anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, depression, and ADHD. I use cognitive behavioral types of interventions, and encourage clients to explore meditative processes in learning to be more responsive and less reactive to stress.
(864) 513-1576 View (864) 513-1576

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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.