Depression Therapists in Cedar Park, TX
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Lakeline Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Are you seeking support for your own personal empowerment, or working through a challenging life transition? Do your relationships feel lonely or your anxiety and depression feel overwhelming? Are you neurodiverse or gender diverse and looking for a support person or helping your child find one? Therapy can be helpful and provide hope with many life issues. Learning coping skills and cognitive strategies, strengthening personal connections and honoring self can significantly enhance life satisfaction. My goal is to help maximize your individual resources and support you in whatever way is most comfortable to you.
Are you seeking support for your own personal empowerment, or working through a challenging life transition? Do your relationships feel lonely or your anxiety and depression feel overwhelming? Are you neurodiverse or gender diverse and looking for a support person or helping your child find one? Therapy can be helpful and provide hope with many life issues. Learning coping skills and cognitive strategies, strengthening personal connections and honoring self can significantly enhance life satisfaction. My goal is to help maximize your individual resources and support you in whatever way is most comfortable to you.
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Hi there! I'm Santiago Ramirez. As a counselor, I have worked with clients who came in for trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, LGBTQIA+ related issues, gender, sexuality, and grief and loss. I have had considerable experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community. As a counselor, I believe it is important to provide a supportive space and guidance to help a client go from surviving life to living life.
Hi there! I'm Santiago Ramirez. As a counselor, I have worked with clients who came in for trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, LGBTQIA+ related issues, gender, sexuality, and grief and loss. I have had considerable experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community. As a counselor, I believe it is important to provide a supportive space and guidance to help a client go from surviving life to living life.
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Cartelia T Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, SEP, RYT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.I specialize in treating adults, young adults, adolescents 14-19, and families. Through therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help move you toward what is important in your life.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.I specialize in treating adults, young adults, adolescents 14-19, and families. Through therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help move you toward what is important in your life.
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I offer individual and group psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and tele-psychology interventions for trauma (PTSD), mood disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder), anxiety disorders (OCD, Social phobia, Panic Disorder), anger management and self-esteem programs, programs for Insomnia and sleep disorders, and parenting help.
I take pride in my ability to relate to a large population, and I enjoy working with clients 12 years of age and up. My clients over the years have had: depression, anxiety disorders, adjustment difficulty, as well as teenagers with a variety of school, peer, family, and self-esteem issues. I work best with clients who are motivated for change, but also understand that teenagers often come to therapy at the urging of parents and may be resistant at first. I welcome women's issues, veteran's issues, LGBTQ issues, those who are just "stuck", going through a life transition or folks who have been in and out of therapy for years.
I offer individual and group psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and tele-psychology interventions for trauma (PTSD), mood disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder), anxiety disorders (OCD, Social phobia, Panic Disorder), anger management and self-esteem programs, programs for Insomnia and sleep disorders, and parenting help.
I take pride in my ability to relate to a large population, and I enjoy working with clients 12 years of age and up. My clients over the years have had: depression, anxiety disorders, adjustment difficulty, as well as teenagers with a variety of school, peer, family, and self-esteem issues. I work best with clients who are motivated for change, but also understand that teenagers often come to therapy at the urging of parents and may be resistant at first. I welcome women's issues, veteran's issues, LGBTQ issues, those who are just "stuck", going through a life transition or folks who have been in and out of therapy for years.
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Jennifer Hodges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I'm Jennifer. It can be difficult to reach out for help and even harder to find a therapist you are really able to connect with. I'm so glad you are taking a chance! I am passionate about helping clients reach their goals, improve their lives, and overcome hangups that keep them from moving forward. I specialize in treating family of origin, grief, trauma, depression disorders, and anxiety disorders. I love working with teens and adults!
Hi! I'm Jennifer. It can be difficult to reach out for help and even harder to find a therapist you are really able to connect with. I'm so glad you are taking a chance! I am passionate about helping clients reach their goals, improve their lives, and overcome hangups that keep them from moving forward. I specialize in treating family of origin, grief, trauma, depression disorders, and anxiety disorders. I love working with teens and adults!
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James is a licensed clinical social worker.His practice spans over 26 years (post licensure), and he works with children, teenagers, and adults seeking help with a variety of issues. Areas of work he has done with clients include:healing from trauma; coping with depression and bipolar disorder; managing impulse control and disruptive behavior disorders; working out marital and family problems; coping with addictions and substance abuse; grief work; career counseling; and effectively managing life transitions. James specializes in working with children and families.
James is a licensed clinical social worker.His practice spans over 26 years (post licensure), and he works with children, teenagers, and adults seeking help with a variety of issues. Areas of work he has done with clients include:healing from trauma; coping with depression and bipolar disorder; managing impulse control and disruptive behavior disorders; working out marital and family problems; coping with addictions and substance abuse; grief work; career counseling; and effectively managing life transitions. James specializes in working with children and families.
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Abbey Pelosi, LCSW-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CST
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
What if you could live your life with confidence, trust, understanding, and intimacy? If you're having a hard time, feeling disconnected, or having communication problems, I want to help. While my practice specializes in challenges around sex, communication, intimacy, and infidelity, over the years I've also had the privilege of working successfully with people bringing a broad range of other concerns to my office, including gender identity and transitions, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief, self-esteem issues, and more. Things can change. Just by reaching out, you've already started down a path of insight and healing.
What if you could live your life with confidence, trust, understanding, and intimacy? If you're having a hard time, feeling disconnected, or having communication problems, I want to help. While my practice specializes in challenges around sex, communication, intimacy, and infidelity, over the years I've also had the privilege of working successfully with people bringing a broad range of other concerns to my office, including gender identity and transitions, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief, self-esteem issues, and more. Things can change. Just by reaching out, you've already started down a path of insight and healing.
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Vanessa Brandt is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2011. She graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with a Master of Arts degree in Counseling and Psychology. Vanessa believes in an eclectic, person-centered treatment approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her main areas of focus include adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and PTSD/trauma. She also has several years of experience providing academic, career, and personal counseling services for college students and adults working through major life/work transitions.
Vanessa Brandt is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2011. She graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with a Master of Arts degree in Counseling and Psychology. Vanessa believes in an eclectic, person-centered treatment approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her main areas of focus include adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and PTSD/trauma. She also has several years of experience providing academic, career, and personal counseling services for college students and adults working through major life/work transitions.
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Nicole Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
I specialize in helping teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress or social difficulties.
Has life taken a turn leaving you anxious, overwhelmed and even numb? Are you feeling unsure of how to help yourself, your kids or just feel like you’ve lost control? It takes great strength to share our insecurities, worries and pain with others. I would love to help you and/or your family in your journey to resolve whatever is bringing you here. My goal in therapy is to help you feel comfortable, supported and understood. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with teens and adults from all different backgrounds.
I specialize in helping teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress or social difficulties.
Has life taken a turn leaving you anxious, overwhelmed and even numb? Are you feeling unsure of how to help yourself, your kids or just feel like you’ve lost control? It takes great strength to share our insecurities, worries and pain with others. I would love to help you and/or your family in your journey to resolve whatever is bringing you here. My goal in therapy is to help you feel comfortable, supported and understood. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with teens and adults from all different backgrounds.
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Together we will tackle the struggles of loss, grief, trauma, anxiety and depression.
Do you feel your ideal self when you see your reflection? Do you have those thoughts of feeling stuck? Are you struggling with moving forward from a past event, or maybe you know what you want, but feel it is unattainable? I can help by listening to your needs and goals and providing evidence based treatment, education and tools to help you “unstuck” yourself. Together we will dive into identifying the culprit or culprits and work towards finding balance.
Together we will tackle the struggles of loss, grief, trauma, anxiety and depression.
Do you feel your ideal self when you see your reflection? Do you have those thoughts of feeling stuck? Are you struggling with moving forward from a past event, or maybe you know what you want, but feel it is unattainable? I can help by listening to your needs and goals and providing evidence based treatment, education and tools to help you “unstuck” yourself. Together we will dive into identifying the culprit or culprits and work towards finding balance.
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Laurie Hamilton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Accepting new clients at both locations. I specialize in working with women, teens and preteens struggling with anxiety, depression or having experienced traumatic events. I have done so in a variety of ways for more than 14 years. In a positive and caring environment, I will not only listen, but provide you with helpful skills to overcome the struggles. I realize one-size does not fit all and will work with your concerns. You set the goals, and we will get there together.
Accepting new clients at both locations. I specialize in working with women, teens and preteens struggling with anxiety, depression or having experienced traumatic events. I have done so in a variety of ways for more than 14 years. In a positive and caring environment, I will not only listen, but provide you with helpful skills to overcome the struggles. I realize one-size does not fit all and will work with your concerns. You set the goals, and we will get there together.
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Ashleigh Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Depression General & Social Anxiety Mood Disorders Stress Self-Harm Eating Disorders LGBTQIA+ Gender Identity Grief School Issues Self Esteem Sports Performance Performance Anxiety Life Changes Self Acceptance And More.
Are you wearing yourself out by trying to do it all? Feel like you aren't yourself anymore? My goal is to empower you to overcome personal obstacles that will improve your relationship first with yourself and achieve your goals. Depending on your goals and needs the therapeutic process can include mindfulness, insight, and self-growth that will help you develop coping strategies and apply them to your day-to-day life to reach your full potential and begin to look forward to the future with hope.
Depression General & Social Anxiety Mood Disorders Stress Self-Harm Eating Disorders LGBTQIA+ Gender Identity Grief School Issues Self Esteem Sports Performance Performance Anxiety Life Changes Self Acceptance And More.
Are you wearing yourself out by trying to do it all? Feel like you aren't yourself anymore? My goal is to empower you to overcome personal obstacles that will improve your relationship first with yourself and achieve your goals. Depending on your goals and needs the therapeutic process can include mindfulness, insight, and self-growth that will help you develop coping strategies and apply them to your day-to-day life to reach your full potential and begin to look forward to the future with hope.
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Elyse Greenamyre
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Online Only)
Life is tough but I am here to offer encouragement that you can get through even the toughest of battles. I am here to help you process daily life stressors and the big past hurts that have kept you stuck. By combining my personal life experience with formal education and training, I bring hope, empathy, kindness, and a solution focused mentality to the table as a counselor. I have many years of experience working with people who struggle with addiction, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I take a holistic approach to counseling which means that in our sessions we address mental health, as well as physical health, nutrition, and more.
Life is tough but I am here to offer encouragement that you can get through even the toughest of battles. I am here to help you process daily life stressors and the big past hurts that have kept you stuck. By combining my personal life experience with formal education and training, I bring hope, empathy, kindness, and a solution focused mentality to the table as a counselor. I have many years of experience working with people who struggle with addiction, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I take a holistic approach to counseling which means that in our sessions we address mental health, as well as physical health, nutrition, and more.
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Earley Barnes-Ullrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S, ADS, EMDRCIT
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Whether you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, behavior or other things, I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey toward hope, healing, and growth.
As a holistic therapist, I am deeply committed to supporting my clients' overall mental wellness by integrating approaches tailored to their unique needs. My practice is grounded in the belief that true healing encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. Healing takes place in the context of relationships, so I hope to build a safe, trusting relationship with you and/or your family. I have tremendous compassion and empathy for others because I believe people are doing the best they can with the life circumstances and coping skills they have.
Whether you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, behavior or other things, I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey toward hope, healing, and growth.
As a holistic therapist, I am deeply committed to supporting my clients' overall mental wellness by integrating approaches tailored to their unique needs. My practice is grounded in the belief that true healing encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. Healing takes place in the context of relationships, so I hope to build a safe, trusting relationship with you and/or your family. I have tremendous compassion and empathy for others because I believe people are doing the best they can with the life circumstances and coping skills they have.
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Shayna Schaefer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Online Only)
Shayna graduated with a Clinical Social Work Degree from The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul Minnesota. Her focus was working with children and families in the child-welfare sector. She has worked in a variety of settings including medical social work, school social work, and outpatient programs for older individuals with mental illness. Shayna has been in private practice for the past 10 years. She treats a variety of conditions including Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Trauma, and those living with Chronic medical condition(s).
Shayna graduated with a Clinical Social Work Degree from The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul Minnesota. Her focus was working with children and families in the child-welfare sector. She has worked in a variety of settings including medical social work, school social work, and outpatient programs for older individuals with mental illness. Shayna has been in private practice for the past 10 years. She treats a variety of conditions including Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Trauma, and those living with Chronic medical condition(s).
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Katherine Frenzel is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate supervised by Angela Hardin, LPC-S. Katherine has over 4 years of experience providing mental health services to a variety of clientele, including adults struggling with substance abuse, children and adolescents in the foster care system, and those struggling with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. Katherine is passionate about helping clients address underlying issues and walking alongside them as they seek healing and growth. She is equipped to work with clients struggling with mood disorders, life transitions, low self-esteem, and trauma symptoms.
Katherine Frenzel is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate supervised by Angela Hardin, LPC-S. Katherine has over 4 years of experience providing mental health services to a variety of clientele, including adults struggling with substance abuse, children and adolescents in the foster care system, and those struggling with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. Katherine is passionate about helping clients address underlying issues and walking alongside them as they seek healing and growth. She is equipped to work with clients struggling with mood disorders, life transitions, low self-esteem, and trauma symptoms.
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It's a drug free approach to anxiety, bipolar, depression and behavioral issues with children.
I understand how important it is for a client to be able to feel safe and confident when talking to someone about their deepest feelings. I feel honored that I am trusted with that confidence and my clients find that within the first few minutes of session they can relax and know they won't be judged and that I'm there to help. We work together to promote change and its easier to do when you're not alone in the process.
It's a drug free approach to anxiety, bipolar, depression and behavioral issues with children.
I understand how important it is for a client to be able to feel safe and confident when talking to someone about their deepest feelings. I feel honored that I am trusted with that confidence and my clients find that within the first few minutes of session they can relax and know they won't be judged and that I'm there to help. We work together to promote change and its easier to do when you're not alone in the process.
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Robbin Virginia Rose-Gross
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Online Only)
Are you looking for inner peace and hope in your life? Are you experiencing sadness, anxiety, stress, or depression? Do you feel frustrated and stuck with no one to share your deepest thoughts and feelings? Well, today is your day! You have come to the right place! I am here for you.
Are you looking for inner peace and hope in your life? Are you experiencing sadness, anxiety, stress, or depression? Do you feel frustrated and stuck with no one to share your deepest thoughts and feelings? Well, today is your day! You have come to the right place! I am here for you.
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Families are a system and when one a part of the system is disrupted it can affect the entire system. Lindsay is looking forward to working with couples and families. Her focus is couples who are facing divorce or working to reconcile, blended families, parenting, co-parenting and seeing members of the family on an individual bases who are working through depression and anxiety ages 12+. Our past can be difficult, but we all have the power to take charge of our lives and author our future. Finding our strengths in solutions is Lindsay's focus on challenging her clients in their healing process.
Families are a system and when one a part of the system is disrupted it can affect the entire system. Lindsay is looking forward to working with couples and families. Her focus is couples who are facing divorce or working to reconcile, blended families, parenting, co-parenting and seeing members of the family on an individual bases who are working through depression and anxiety ages 12+. Our past can be difficult, but we all have the power to take charge of our lives and author our future. Finding our strengths in solutions is Lindsay's focus on challenging her clients in their healing process.
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Patrick Lee - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Patrick’s extensive experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use comes from years of supporting clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Patrick Lee is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC State of Texas). He earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Western Michigan University and is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of the Cumberlands.
Patrick’s extensive experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use comes from years of supporting clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Patrick Lee is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC State of Texas). He earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Western Michigan University and is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of the Cumberlands.
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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.