Depression Therapists in Anna, TX

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Hope In Motion, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCATP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Anna, TX 75409  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I received my B.S in Clinical/Applied Psychology and my M.S in Clinical/Applied Psychology from Texas A&M University-Commerce. Additionally, I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Throughout my career, I have had experience working with adolescents (16+) and young adults who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, gender/identity struggles, and life adjustment stressors.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I received my B.S in Clinical/Applied Psychology and my M.S in Clinical/Applied Psychology from Texas A&M University-Commerce. Additionally, I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Throughout my career, I have had experience working with adolescents (16+) and young adults who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, gender/identity struggles, and life adjustment stressors.
(214) 865-7553 View (214) 865-7553
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Renae Heilman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Anna, TX 75409
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client wants change. Although they may be struggling, they are trying to hold on to hope. There is hope. If you are struggling with depression and anxiety, trying to cope with past trauma or just navigating life's challenges, there is hope. I work from a cognitive behavioral model to understand the connection of our thoughts, feelings, and actions and how one may be stuck in a cycle with these thoughts and feelings dragging them down. I am an active counselor, so I don't just sit back, we work together with you developing the skills you need to move forward with your life. I also provide EMDR services.
My ideal client wants change. Although they may be struggling, they are trying to hold on to hope. There is hope. If you are struggling with depression and anxiety, trying to cope with past trauma or just navigating life's challenges, there is hope. I work from a cognitive behavioral model to understand the connection of our thoughts, feelings, and actions and how one may be stuck in a cycle with these thoughts and feelings dragging them down. I am an active counselor, so I don't just sit back, we work together with you developing the skills you need to move forward with your life. I also provide EMDR services.
(430) 204-2223 View (430) 204-2223
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CHART Counseling Services PLLC, Kristi Heath
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anna, TX 75409
You don't have to continue to band-aid your unhealed wounds or infect others by spreading depression, anxiety, anger, sadness, and coping skills that DON'T WORK! YOU can be healed.
“Insanity is continuing to do the same actions and behaviors with a high expectation there will be a different outcome.” If you are tired of feeling like you are going in circles and ending up where you started when it comes to trying to fix your personal and family issues then you are at the right place! Sometimes overwhelming feelings and even emptiness can be so heavy. If you are tired of being weighed down by your own depression, anxiety, and trauma or feeling mentally drained trying to help others resolve theirs than decide to make changes Right NOW! Our goal at CHART Counseling Services is Creating Hope And Restoring Trust.
You don't have to continue to band-aid your unhealed wounds or infect others by spreading depression, anxiety, anger, sadness, and coping skills that DON'T WORK! YOU can be healed.
“Insanity is continuing to do the same actions and behaviors with a high expectation there will be a different outcome.” If you are tired of feeling like you are going in circles and ending up where you started when it comes to trying to fix your personal and family issues then you are at the right place! Sometimes overwhelming feelings and even emptiness can be so heavy. If you are tired of being weighed down by your own depression, anxiety, and trauma or feeling mentally drained trying to help others resolve theirs than decide to make changes Right NOW! Our goal at CHART Counseling Services is Creating Hope And Restoring Trust.
(469) 457-3272 View (469) 457-3272
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Sarah Teschendorf
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
Anna, TX 75409  (Online Only)
As a dedicated Christian therapist, I strive to help children, adolescents, teens, adults, couples, families, and veterans by integrating Biblical knowledge and practical tools. My specialties include: divorce, co-parenting, trauma, depression, anxiety, marital problems, and more. My ultimate goal is to help my clients heal through compassion and empathy. Utilizing person-centered therapy, solution focused, and choice therapy; I am committed to providing the best care possible.
As a dedicated Christian therapist, I strive to help children, adolescents, teens, adults, couples, families, and veterans by integrating Biblical knowledge and practical tools. My specialties include: divorce, co-parenting, trauma, depression, anxiety, marital problems, and more. My ultimate goal is to help my clients heal through compassion and empathy. Utilizing person-centered therapy, solution focused, and choice therapy; I am committed to providing the best care possible.
(469) 545-2719 View (469) 545-2719
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Kelly Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Anna, TX 75409  (Online Only)
Throughout my experience I have found joy in working with woman's issues, self-injury, and self-esteem, depression, and those in a difficult life transition.
Rumi- "Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there." I consider it an honor and a privilege to walk alongside my clients in their journey of healing and discovery. My formal education and professional experience have prepared me to counsel individuals, couples, families and groups. I fit my clinical approach to each clients needs and goals. I have worked with many experiential techniques and enjoy bringing them into my individual and couples sessions. I enjoy helping my clients to find and build on their strengths.
Throughout my experience I have found joy in working with woman's issues, self-injury, and self-esteem, depression, and those in a difficult life transition.
Rumi- "Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there." I consider it an honor and a privilege to walk alongside my clients in their journey of healing and discovery. My formal education and professional experience have prepared me to counsel individuals, couples, families and groups. I fit my clinical approach to each clients needs and goals. I have worked with many experiential techniques and enjoy bringing them into my individual and couples sessions. I enjoy helping my clients to find and build on their strengths.
(972) 833-0923 View (972) 833-0923
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Counseling Impact
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Anna, TX 75409
As a counselor, I have learned first hand how many people desire to overcome challenges presented by depression, anxiety, abuse, trauma and personality disorders.
Are you confused about your life? Do you struggle to sort out your emotions? Does trauma have you spiraling out of control? Is grief so overwhelming that you are not sure what to do? Have you tried to create healthy relationships only to find yourself hurt and disappointed? Do you feel nervous, fear judgement or struggle discussing the challenges you are experiencing in your life? We all want to live peaceful, happy, stable lives surrounded by people who love and value us! The life you desire is possible!
As a counselor, I have learned first hand how many people desire to overcome challenges presented by depression, anxiety, abuse, trauma and personality disorders.
Are you confused about your life? Do you struggle to sort out your emotions? Does trauma have you spiraling out of control? Is grief so overwhelming that you are not sure what to do? Have you tried to create healthy relationships only to find yourself hurt and disappointed? Do you feel nervous, fear judgement or struggle discussing the challenges you are experiencing in your life? We all want to live peaceful, happy, stable lives surrounded by people who love and value us! The life you desire is possible!
(903) 294-3019 View (903) 294-3019
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Zach Small
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Anna, TX 75409
I specialize in treating PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
For now, we are operating out of temporary offices in downtown McKinney while our permanent location is being prepared. Our new, permanent office will be in downtown Melissa and is expected to open in late Fall 2024. For appointments or more information, please call us at 972-265-9140 or visit our website here.
I specialize in treating PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
For now, we are operating out of temporary offices in downtown McKinney while our permanent location is being prepared. Our new, permanent office will be in downtown Melissa and is expected to open in late Fall 2024. For appointments or more information, please call us at 972-265-9140 or visit our website here.
(469) 689-0687 View (469) 689-0687
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Dr. Sandy McMillan
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anna, TX 75409
My therapeutic approach employs flexible integration. This style enables the counseling experience to be tailored to the individual needs and style of each client. This can range from behavioral to psychodynamic techniques. The methods are different but complimentary in order to give each client the most effective experience. Clients will feel free to express their innermost thoughts, feelings, and ideas through a non-threatening, non-judgmental environment. Utilizing techniques that complement each unique personality will enable clients to gain confidence in achieving their goals.
My therapeutic approach employs flexible integration. This style enables the counseling experience to be tailored to the individual needs and style of each client. This can range from behavioral to psychodynamic techniques. The methods are different but complimentary in order to give each client the most effective experience. Clients will feel free to express their innermost thoughts, feelings, and ideas through a non-threatening, non-judgmental environment. Utilizing techniques that complement each unique personality will enable clients to gain confidence in achieving their goals.
(972) 528-0802 View (972) 528-0802
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Sharon Scott-Lifeskills For Positive Living
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Anna, TX 75409  (Online Only)
Need life skills from an experienced counselor? Sharon Scott has been making a difference in peoples' lives for 40 years through her private counseling practice, 9 award-winning books & workshops presented in 42 U.S. states and in Australia, Switzerland, South Africa, Malaysia, Spain, Turkey, the Philippines, Canada & Micronesia. Besides her private counseling practice, she is a much sought after speaker w/appearances on CNN and Good Morning Australia & quoted by 20/20, the BBC, The Washington Post, Redbook etc. Her teen guide, "How to Say No and Keep Your Friends, 2nd Ed.," became a best-seller.
Need life skills from an experienced counselor? Sharon Scott has been making a difference in peoples' lives for 40 years through her private counseling practice, 9 award-winning books & workshops presented in 42 U.S. states and in Australia, Switzerland, South Africa, Malaysia, Spain, Turkey, the Philippines, Canada & Micronesia. Besides her private counseling practice, she is a much sought after speaker w/appearances on CNN and Good Morning Australia & quoted by 20/20, the BBC, The Washington Post, Redbook etc. Her teen guide, "How to Say No and Keep Your Friends, 2nd Ed.," became a best-seller.
(972) 752-6042 View (972) 752-6042
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Kenisha Henderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anna, TX 75409
Are you looking for a supportive, open minded space to express yourself and your life struggles? Do you struggle with anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed? Are you wanting to repair or build healthy relationships with others? Do you wrestle with making decisions about your future or major life decisions? I am here to help guide and support you through some of life's difficult and stressful moments.
Are you looking for a supportive, open minded space to express yourself and your life struggles? Do you struggle with anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed? Are you wanting to repair or build healthy relationships with others? Do you wrestle with making decisions about your future or major life decisions? I am here to help guide and support you through some of life's difficult and stressful moments.
(972) 846-9324 View (972) 846-9324
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Christi Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Anna, TX 75409  (Online Only)
We live in a fast-paced world and sometimes life can seem overwhelming and difficult. You have coped the best way you know how, but sometimes life just gets too tough to figure out on your own. You try to understand how things got so bad. You don't have to straighten life out on your own. Why would you want to? I want to be part of your support team. There is no judgment... only care and compassion. It's time to take your life back!
We live in a fast-paced world and sometimes life can seem overwhelming and difficult. You have coped the best way you know how, but sometimes life just gets too tough to figure out on your own. You try to understand how things got so bad. You don't have to straighten life out on your own. Why would you want to? I want to be part of your support team. There is no judgment... only care and compassion. It's time to take your life back!
(972) 630-4830 View (972) 630-4830
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Andrea K Erwin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anna, TX 75409
While I may not understand an individual’s exact pain, I can empathize with the one who is suffering. I know how it feels to be alone during dark times and I don’t want anyone to feel that way. My goal is for my clients to experience support and acceptance. When you walk through the doors, I want you to feel less lonely and more empowered.
While I may not understand an individual’s exact pain, I can empathize with the one who is suffering. I know how it feels to be alone during dark times and I don’t want anyone to feel that way. My goal is for my clients to experience support and acceptance. When you walk through the doors, I want you to feel less lonely and more empowered.
(214) 438-4356 View (214) 438-4356
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Becky Bergthold
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Anna, TX 75409
Waitlist for new clients
When your children are experiencing problems, it impacts the whole family! I have a passion for helping children and parents work through their problems to come to a happier and healthier place. I can help with a wide range of behavioral and emotional concerns that you may have for your child or teen. Each child is unique, and I use a variety of techniques that are modified to fit your child’s needs including play therapy, expressive arts, games, activities, and talk therapy. I will also work with you as a parent in learning how to respond to your child’s feelings and behaviors in the most effective and healthy ways.
When your children are experiencing problems, it impacts the whole family! I have a passion for helping children and parents work through their problems to come to a happier and healthier place. I can help with a wide range of behavioral and emotional concerns that you may have for your child or teen. Each child is unique, and I use a variety of techniques that are modified to fit your child’s needs including play therapy, expressive arts, games, activities, and talk therapy. I will also work with you as a parent in learning how to respond to your child’s feelings and behaviors in the most effective and healthy ways.
(469) 789-1751 View (469) 789-1751
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Jaclyn Contreras
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anna, TX 75409
Hi there and welcome! I’m Jaclyn Contreras, and sometimes we need support from an unbiased professional. Whether it’s your first time in counseling or your coming back to refresh or process something new, we can work together to reach your goals. It is important to me to support anyone who needs a safe non-judgmental space to share and process.
Hi there and welcome! I’m Jaclyn Contreras, and sometimes we need support from an unbiased professional. Whether it’s your first time in counseling or your coming back to refresh or process something new, we can work together to reach your goals. It is important to me to support anyone who needs a safe non-judgmental space to share and process.
(903) 480-3824 View (903) 480-3824
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Village Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC, CEDS-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anna, TX 75409
Living life takes a village; we consider it a privilege to be part of yours! At Village Counseling we aim to provide support across the lifespan, from kids to adults and couples to families. Our therapists are equipped to help you explore the patterns and hangups in your life that are leading you down well-traveled roads, understand the underlying contributors to your feelings of sadness or anxiety, and make changes to improve your life. We take a person-centered approach which means, we work together to create treatment goals and make meaningful progress using evidence-based therapeutic methods!
Living life takes a village; we consider it a privilege to be part of yours! At Village Counseling we aim to provide support across the lifespan, from kids to adults and couples to families. Our therapists are equipped to help you explore the patterns and hangups in your life that are leading you down well-traveled roads, understand the underlying contributors to your feelings of sadness or anxiety, and make changes to improve your life. We take a person-centered approach which means, we work together to create treatment goals and make meaningful progress using evidence-based therapeutic methods!
(469) 607-0198 View (469) 607-0198
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Amber Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Anna, TX 75409  (Online Only)
Starting therapy can be seen as a difficult thing to initiate, at least that was my experience when I first started therapy and it is for many other people too. If you're someone that is ready to gain better foundational knowledge of self and others; or wanting to work through past events that are now lingering for far too long with your present day self; or wanting to gain skills to better manage the stress that comes with the unknown of tomorrow, the first step is to set up a consultation. There is no harm in simply making a phone call or sending an email to see which therapist best fits your needs.
Starting therapy can be seen as a difficult thing to initiate, at least that was my experience when I first started therapy and it is for many other people too. If you're someone that is ready to gain better foundational knowledge of self and others; or wanting to work through past events that are now lingering for far too long with your present day self; or wanting to gain skills to better manage the stress that comes with the unknown of tomorrow, the first step is to set up a consultation. There is no harm in simply making a phone call or sending an email to see which therapist best fits your needs.
(214) 516-7017 View (214) 516-7017
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Anne Hooks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Anna, TX 75409
There’s no secret to life or hacks to happiness. If you want truth, life is hard and there’s no handbook for how to manage yourself, much less your relationship or family dynamics. The mess of life is a great foundation for growth! You are not alone in your highs and lows and feeling misunderstood is common. Being vulnerable is not always easy but I think it is important to say the things others are afraid to say. With my background and experience, I am confident together we can work to overcome the struggles that are keeping you from living your best life.
There’s no secret to life or hacks to happiness. If you want truth, life is hard and there’s no handbook for how to manage yourself, much less your relationship or family dynamics. The mess of life is a great foundation for growth! You are not alone in your highs and lows and feeling misunderstood is common. Being vulnerable is not always easy but I think it is important to say the things others are afraid to say. With my background and experience, I am confident together we can work to overcome the struggles that are keeping you from living your best life.
(972) 439-5480 View (972) 439-5480
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Samantha M. Culbertson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NPT-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Anna, TX 75409
It takes tremendous courage to reach out for help - I am wholeheartedly committed to serving clients with their individual needs. I have extensive training and 25 years of professional experience and 'life' wisdom. This has allowed me to develop a positive psychological approach and concrete strategies that have been transformative for my clients. Please visit our website for more information. www.theyellowrosecounselingassociates.com
It takes tremendous courage to reach out for help - I am wholeheartedly committed to serving clients with their individual needs. I have extensive training and 25 years of professional experience and 'life' wisdom. This has allowed me to develop a positive psychological approach and concrete strategies that have been transformative for my clients. Please visit our website for more information. www.theyellowrosecounselingassociates.com
(972) 848-9392 View (972) 848-9392
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Lan Nguyen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Anna, TX 75409  (Online Only)
Do you feel unseen or unheard? Maybe you feel like you don't quite belong? Or maybe you don't feel anything at all? Maybe you feel like you just aren’t "good enough." You might feel frustrated, confused, or guilty about why you lash out at those closest to you. Maybe you feel like you have been faking it through life and hiding behind your busyness. You may feel stuck in relationships and avoid conflicts so you pretend like things are fine. Maybe you are just scared to take up space and speak up for yourself. Is childhood or complex trauma keeping you isolated, trapped, and disconnected? Therapy can help you live abundantly!
Do you feel unseen or unheard? Maybe you feel like you don't quite belong? Or maybe you don't feel anything at all? Maybe you feel like you just aren’t "good enough." You might feel frustrated, confused, or guilty about why you lash out at those closest to you. Maybe you feel like you have been faking it through life and hiding behind your busyness. You may feel stuck in relationships and avoid conflicts so you pretend like things are fine. Maybe you are just scared to take up space and speak up for yourself. Is childhood or complex trauma keeping you isolated, trapped, and disconnected? Therapy can help you live abundantly!
(657) 220-6129 View (657) 220-6129
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Natalia (Natasha) V Joseph
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Anna, TX 75409  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have recently focused my treatment on individuals suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, marriage and family issues, relationship problems, and pre-op assessments for clients seeking elective surgical procedures.
Are you finding yourself withdrawing from life, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed? Trouble connecting with your spouse, children, family, or friends? One of the greatest joys in life is our connections and relationships with others, living life through community. Don't let these areas of life suffer any longer. I strive to create an accepting and nurturing environment that allows clients to find relief to their stress, forgive themselves and others, and learn how to build and maintain successful relationships. We will work together in order to help each client become the best version of themselves.
I have recently focused my treatment on individuals suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, marriage and family issues, relationship problems, and pre-op assessments for clients seeking elective surgical procedures.
Are you finding yourself withdrawing from life, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed? Trouble connecting with your spouse, children, family, or friends? One of the greatest joys in life is our connections and relationships with others, living life through community. Don't let these areas of life suffer any longer. I strive to create an accepting and nurturing environment that allows clients to find relief to their stress, forgive themselves and others, and learn how to build and maintain successful relationships. We will work together in order to help each client become the best version of themselves.
(214) 643-8773 View (214) 643-8773

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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.