Depression Therapists in Concord Farragut, TN

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Lyons View Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Concord Farragut, TN 37932
Dr. Smelcer has over 18 years of clinical experience specializing in treating depression, anxiety, addiction disorders including behavioral addictions, trauma, grief, sexual identity concerns, premarital, life transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ and childhood disorders. The clinical team at Lyons View Counseling is passionate about helping clients gain insight and build from their strengths to make changes that improve their overall functioning.
Dr. Smelcer has over 18 years of clinical experience specializing in treating depression, anxiety, addiction disorders including behavioral addictions, trauma, grief, sexual identity concerns, premarital, life transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ and childhood disorders. The clinical team at Lyons View Counseling is passionate about helping clients gain insight and build from their strengths to make changes that improve their overall functioning.
(865) 344-6076 View (865) 344-6076
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Tamra Snook LCSW Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Concord Farragut, TN 37932
I specialize in assisting those seeking to heal from trauma, anxiety, depression and other mental health struggles.
Do you desire a rich, full life but find that life's difficulties, personal emotional issues and unresolved past or present conflicts get in the way? There is hope! Everyone has the capacity for healing and to make the changes they desire. Inherent in each person is the ability to 'live life better' and understanding 'what makes you tick' is key. My desire is to work hand in hand with you...whether it requires working through the past, being mindful of the present or preparing for the future so that you can process and develop the life you desire.
I specialize in assisting those seeking to heal from trauma, anxiety, depression and other mental health struggles.
Do you desire a rich, full life but find that life's difficulties, personal emotional issues and unresolved past or present conflicts get in the way? There is hope! Everyone has the capacity for healing and to make the changes they desire. Inherent in each person is the ability to 'live life better' and understanding 'what makes you tick' is key. My desire is to work hand in hand with you...whether it requires working through the past, being mindful of the present or preparing for the future so that you can process and develop the life you desire.
(865) 995-5994 View (865) 995-5994
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Melissa Rose
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, -MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Concord Farragut, TN 37932
Waitlist for new clients
As an experienced child and family therapist, I am committed to helping families become happy, healthy, and whole. My area of expertise includes early childhood development, trauma, and childhood mental health. I am experienced in the treatment of a wide range of issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and behavioral issues. Other issues I commonly work with are emotion dysregulation, school-related difficulties, and parenting challenges.
As an experienced child and family therapist, I am committed to helping families become happy, healthy, and whole. My area of expertise includes early childhood development, trauma, and childhood mental health. I am experienced in the treatment of a wide range of issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and behavioral issues. Other issues I commonly work with are emotion dysregulation, school-related difficulties, and parenting challenges.
(865) 269-9047 View (865) 269-9047
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Haven Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Concord Farragut, TN 37932
Therapists in our practice have training in working with anxiety and depression, trauma informed care, marriage counseling, child therapy, working with sexual issues, addiction treatment, disordered eating, clinical hypnosis, and much more.
We are a family-focused counseling clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, with telehealth availability throughout Tennessee. Haven is a practice that desires to meet the mental health and relational needs of our community, with a particular focus on serving those looking for faith-sensitive services, where belief can be openly integrated into the therapeutic process as clients may desire. We desire to offer a positive and inviting place for adults, children, adolescents, and whole families to receive highly professional support in their emotional and behavioral needs.
Therapists in our practice have training in working with anxiety and depression, trauma informed care, marriage counseling, child therapy, working with sexual issues, addiction treatment, disordered eating, clinical hypnosis, and much more.
We are a family-focused counseling clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, with telehealth availability throughout Tennessee. Haven is a practice that desires to meet the mental health and relational needs of our community, with a particular focus on serving those looking for faith-sensitive services, where belief can be openly integrated into the therapeutic process as clients may desire. We desire to offer a positive and inviting place for adults, children, adolescents, and whole families to receive highly professional support in their emotional and behavioral needs.
(865) 344-2355 View (865) 344-2355
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Kathy Paradis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Concord Farragut, TN 37932
I treat individuals dealing with Anxiety and Depression.
Now Accepting New Clients. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor. I partner with my clients to discover their goals and to identify the barriers that are obstructing their ability to move forward. It is an honor to be trusted by my clients, to hear their stories, and journey with them as they grow and find meaning in their lives. If you are interested in creating more authenticity in your life, it would be a privilege to partner with you.
I treat individuals dealing with Anxiety and Depression.
Now Accepting New Clients. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor. I partner with my clients to discover their goals and to identify the barriers that are obstructing their ability to move forward. It is an honor to be trusted by my clients, to hear their stories, and journey with them as they grow and find meaning in their lives. If you are interested in creating more authenticity in your life, it would be a privilege to partner with you.
(865) 327-2407 View (865) 327-2407
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Tony D. Weaver
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Concord Farragut, TN 37932
Other areas of specialty he treats include anxiety, depression, spirituality, ADD/ADHD, bereavement, stress, ministerial burnout, and men's issues.
Tony is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has extensive experience treating both first responders and military personnel and their dependents for trauma-related issues as well as a host of other concerns. Tony and his family reside in West Knoxville and he is well versed in the Tennessee culture having been raised in East Tennessee. In addition to an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Tony earned a Master of Divinity and served for over 15 years in the pastoral setting. From his broad academic and experiential background he brings to the clinical setting a wealth of wisdom and skill with a unique perspective.
Other areas of specialty he treats include anxiety, depression, spirituality, ADD/ADHD, bereavement, stress, ministerial burnout, and men's issues.
Tony is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has extensive experience treating both first responders and military personnel and their dependents for trauma-related issues as well as a host of other concerns. Tony and his family reside in West Knoxville and he is well versed in the Tennessee culture having been raised in East Tennessee. In addition to an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Tony earned a Master of Divinity and served for over 15 years in the pastoral setting. From his broad academic and experiential background he brings to the clinical setting a wealth of wisdom and skill with a unique perspective.
(865) 234-3426 View (865) 234-3426
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Stephanie Edwards
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord Farragut, TN 37932
I provide warm, empathetic counseling to address challenges many women face, including trauma, abuse, life transitions, anxiety, infertility, postpartum depression, grief and loss.
Are you feeling stuck in cycles of hopelessness, pain, despair, or trauma? Are you in a relationship marked by cycles of conflict, mistrust, and brokenness yet desiring a deeper, fulfilling connection? If this sounds like you, I can help. With over 15 years of working with individuals, couples, and families, I have had the honor of witnessing many move from hopelessness to hope, pain to healing, and despair to freedom. You do not have to walk this journey alone.
I provide warm, empathetic counseling to address challenges many women face, including trauma, abuse, life transitions, anxiety, infertility, postpartum depression, grief and loss.
Are you feeling stuck in cycles of hopelessness, pain, despair, or trauma? Are you in a relationship marked by cycles of conflict, mistrust, and brokenness yet desiring a deeper, fulfilling connection? If this sounds like you, I can help. With over 15 years of working with individuals, couples, and families, I have had the honor of witnessing many move from hopelessness to hope, pain to healing, and despair to freedom. You do not have to walk this journey alone.
(865) 412-8595 View (865) 412-8595
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Jennifer M Kuhn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSSW, LSC
Verified Verified
Concord Farragut, TN 37932
Waitlist for new clients
One of my favorite quotes from Alice in Wonderland is: "It's no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then." When we feel stuck in our world, it is so hard to see past our pain and frustration. My goal as a therapist is to guide clients down an intentional path of balance and healing. Our thoughts can be so powerful. Negative ones hold us captive and keep us in the dark, but positive thoughts have the ability to transform us.
One of my favorite quotes from Alice in Wonderland is: "It's no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then." When we feel stuck in our world, it is so hard to see past our pain and frustration. My goal as a therapist is to guide clients down an intentional path of balance and healing. Our thoughts can be so powerful. Negative ones hold us captive and keep us in the dark, but positive thoughts have the ability to transform us.
(865) 658-8681 View (865) 658-8681
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Sarah Bruck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Concord Farragut, TN 37932
I work with teenagers and adults who are seeking to heal from past hardships, build helpful coping strategies, and discover emotional wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment. Together, we can identify and build upon your strengths in order to process and integrate your past, present, and future, discovering a life worth living. As humans, we need to feel seen, understood, and valued for our experience. In a chaotic, changing world, it can be difficult to form the type of supportive networks that allow individuals to feel valued or empowered.
I work with teenagers and adults who are seeking to heal from past hardships, build helpful coping strategies, and discover emotional wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment. Together, we can identify and build upon your strengths in order to process and integrate your past, present, and future, discovering a life worth living. As humans, we need to feel seen, understood, and valued for our experience. In a chaotic, changing world, it can be difficult to form the type of supportive networks that allow individuals to feel valued or empowered.
(865) 217-1688 View (865) 217-1688
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Dr. Kristen Heil
Psychologist, PhD, HSP, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord Farragut, TN 37932
As the parent of a struggling child, it is quite possible you spend the majority of your waking moments trying to figure out ways to help them. Let me help you, your child, and your family. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in assessment and treatment of developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges in young children, adolescents, and young adults.
As the parent of a struggling child, it is quite possible you spend the majority of your waking moments trying to figure out ways to help them. Let me help you, your child, and your family. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in assessment and treatment of developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges in young children, adolescents, and young adults.
(865) 217-8971 View (865) 217-8971
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Dayle Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Concord Farragut, TN 37932
Not accepting new clients
A warm hello. I work with individuals and couples, helping them navigate life's challenges. I am person-centered and strengths-focused, meeting my clients with genuine, heart-centered quality care. Utilizing Person-Centered Therapy, DBT, CBT, and a variety of other modalities through a relational approach ensures individualized treatment for each person I see. As an EMDR Certified Therapist, I offer additional resources and treatment options for clients as well. I am LGBTQ+ affirming. Sitting with my clients is a journey I’m truly honored to be part of. Don't hesitate to reach out - looking forward to meeting you!
A warm hello. I work with individuals and couples, helping them navigate life's challenges. I am person-centered and strengths-focused, meeting my clients with genuine, heart-centered quality care. Utilizing Person-Centered Therapy, DBT, CBT, and a variety of other modalities through a relational approach ensures individualized treatment for each person I see. As an EMDR Certified Therapist, I offer additional resources and treatment options for clients as well. I am LGBTQ+ affirming. Sitting with my clients is a journey I’m truly honored to be part of. Don't hesitate to reach out - looking forward to meeting you!
(865) 426-1255 View (865) 426-1255

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Affinity Counseling - Stacy M Hernandez AAIT Cert.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, AAIT-
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
Hello! Welcome to my page! I have been in the counseling field for 21 years and I am passionate about working with female adults and adolescents struggling with depression and anxiety. To achieve relieve from anxiety and depression, I utilize a therapeutic approach called Acceptance and Integration Therapy. Being a certified AAIT (Acceptance and Integration) therapist has allowed me to help clients heal, identify goals and quickly relieve psychological suffering. Let's get together and start helping you live a better authentic life!
Hello! Welcome to my page! I have been in the counseling field for 21 years and I am passionate about working with female adults and adolescents struggling with depression and anxiety. To achieve relieve from anxiety and depression, I utilize a therapeutic approach called Acceptance and Integration Therapy. Being a certified AAIT (Acceptance and Integration) therapist has allowed me to help clients heal, identify goals and quickly relieve psychological suffering. Let's get together and start helping you live a better authentic life!
(865) 407-2290 View (865) 407-2290
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Michelle Portman Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922
Waitlist for new clients
My clients often are experiencing a life that feels without meaning and control. A life that is filled with chronic stress. This stress results from conflict in our relationships and multiple roles in life. At other times,this stress is residue from unresolved life events that have depleted the ability to see through a lens of love. Life then naturally becomes driven by fear. If you are seeking to learn a way to create a life that feels worth living, despite any circumstance. I can teach you the way. The majority of my clients are experiencing anxiety, anger and depression in their daily life.
My clients often are experiencing a life that feels without meaning and control. A life that is filled with chronic stress. This stress results from conflict in our relationships and multiple roles in life. At other times,this stress is residue from unresolved life events that have depleted the ability to see through a lens of love. Life then naturally becomes driven by fear. If you are seeking to learn a way to create a life that feels worth living, despite any circumstance. I can teach you the way. The majority of my clients are experiencing anxiety, anger and depression in their daily life.
(865) 269-6125 View (865) 269-6125
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Benjamin Henckel
Pre-Licensed Professional, APC
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922
He enjoys working with a wide range of behavioral health issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, attachment injuries, life transitions, and trauma.
Benjamin Henckel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2022. Benjamin obtained his master’s degree in Counseling and from Carson-Newman University, and also holds a bachelor’s of psychology and human development from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. His previous experience includes many years working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as teenagers, college students, and adults within both residential and outpatient settings. Benjamin sees adolescents and adults individually, as well as families.
He enjoys working with a wide range of behavioral health issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, attachment injuries, life transitions, and trauma.
Benjamin Henckel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2022. Benjamin obtained his master’s degree in Counseling and from Carson-Newman University, and also holds a bachelor’s of psychology and human development from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. His previous experience includes many years working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as teenagers, college students, and adults within both residential and outpatient settings. Benjamin sees adolescents and adults individually, as well as families.
(865) 391-2067 View (865) 391-2067
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Hannah Wood
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
The world has never been easy for kids and teens. Growing up while trying to figure out who they are and what they value in the midst of seeking approval from friends and family. This has been compounded in the past years by a global pandemic, halting or slowing social-emotional growth. Anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use, and other mental health concerns are emerging from people of all ages. Counseling can help. Knowing there is someone to come alongside as your child or teen wrestles with the normal changes of life and any extra challenges that appear can bring hope to everyone.
The world has never been easy for kids and teens. Growing up while trying to figure out who they are and what they value in the midst of seeking approval from friends and family. This has been compounded in the past years by a global pandemic, halting or slowing social-emotional growth. Anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use, and other mental health concerns are emerging from people of all ages. Counseling can help. Knowing there is someone to come alongside as your child or teen wrestles with the normal changes of life and any extra challenges that appear can bring hope to everyone.
(865) 830-1309 View (865) 830-1309
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Dottie Cornett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37932
Dottie Cornett, LPC-MHSP Dottie Cornett is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2004. Dottie has worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including addiction depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and ADHD. She has also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Dottie's counseling style is warm and interactive. She believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She does not believe in stigmatizing labels.
Dottie Cornett, LPC-MHSP Dottie Cornett is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2004. Dottie has worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including addiction depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and ADHD. She has also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Dottie's counseling style is warm and interactive. She believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She does not believe in stigmatizing labels.
(865) 328-4012 View (865) 328-4012
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Anne Little-Goss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922
Over the years Anne has worked with a multitude of issues including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, personality challenges, crisis prevention, anger management, and relationship challenges.
For over 17 years Anne has had the privilege of providing therapy/coaching services to children, adolescents, and adults who have been negatively impacted by varying life circumstances. Anne is passionate about helping clients understand that a diagnosis does not define who they are, but only identifies the patterns they are struggling with. Anne believes "everyone has a story in which each chapter can create different needs and challenges". She adds, "Therapy/Coaching provides a safe and confidential space to process and learn new coping strategies or to challenge the way we look at those challenges and needs".
Over the years Anne has worked with a multitude of issues including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, personality challenges, crisis prevention, anger management, and relationship challenges.
For over 17 years Anne has had the privilege of providing therapy/coaching services to children, adolescents, and adults who have been negatively impacted by varying life circumstances. Anne is passionate about helping clients understand that a diagnosis does not define who they are, but only identifies the patterns they are struggling with. Anne believes "everyone has a story in which each chapter can create different needs and challenges". She adds, "Therapy/Coaching provides a safe and confidential space to process and learn new coping strategies or to challenge the way we look at those challenges and needs".
(865) 217-2659 View (865) 217-2659
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Elizabeth A Woodward
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Farragut, TN 37934
I work with adults, teens, preteens, and children starting at 6 years old. Many of my clients are looking for coping skills to aid with mood disorders, conduct issues, or impulse-control disorders, such as anxiety, depression, behavior problems, and ADHD. Some want to work through trauma or grief. Others have less common problems. However, all are looking to make a change, but they do not know how to or do not want to do it on their own.
I work with adults, teens, preteens, and children starting at 6 years old. Many of my clients are looking for coping skills to aid with mood disorders, conduct issues, or impulse-control disorders, such as anxiety, depression, behavior problems, and ADHD. Some want to work through trauma or grief. Others have less common problems. However, all are looking to make a change, but they do not know how to or do not want to do it on their own.
(865) 213-7707 View (865) 213-7707
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W. Allen Burt, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Farragut, TN 37934
Psychotherapy is a process leading to the recognition of one's true self. As difficulties begin to "make sense," how to tackle personal problems becomes clearer. No one's depression, relationships, anxiety, or self-esteem difficulties are exactly like anyone else's. That is why understanding one’s unique life is more helpful than a diagnosis. Current problems are often influenced by past experiences which can then become generalized assumptions about life and others. It is important to separate assumptions from the truth. Good therapy results in personal understanding, but more importantly, a greater sense of being alive.
Psychotherapy is a process leading to the recognition of one's true self. As difficulties begin to "make sense," how to tackle personal problems becomes clearer. No one's depression, relationships, anxiety, or self-esteem difficulties are exactly like anyone else's. That is why understanding one’s unique life is more helpful than a diagnosis. Current problems are often influenced by past experiences which can then become generalized assumptions about life and others. It is important to separate assumptions from the truth. Good therapy results in personal understanding, but more importantly, a greater sense of being alive.
(865) 213-7642 View (865) 213-7642
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Stefanie Hynds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37932  (Online Only)
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, substance use, personality disorders, trauma, abuse, mood disorders, and grief and loss.
I am passionate about helping people through periods of emotional difficulties. It takes courage and strength to recognize when you need help. I believe strongly in building a partnership based on trust, genuine compassion, and understanding. I strive to create a supportive and welcoming environment to work toward long lasting change together. I provide a safe place to be heard without judgement while working through any issues you may face.
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, substance use, personality disorders, trauma, abuse, mood disorders, and grief and loss.
I am passionate about helping people through periods of emotional difficulties. It takes courage and strength to recognize when you need help. I believe strongly in building a partnership based on trust, genuine compassion, and understanding. I strive to create a supportive and welcoming environment to work toward long lasting change together. I provide a safe place to be heard without judgement while working through any issues you may face.
(603) 932-4680 View (603) 932-4680
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.