Depression Therapists in Ennis, TX
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Kristen Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ennis, TX 75119
Accepting new clients! Working through life is hard but necessary for growth & change. When you step into my office you will feel comfortable to be yourself without judgement. Using casual conversations you will learn skills & tools to put you on the path to live a life you are proud of. I specialize in helping those work through trauma, life's transitions, parenting, depression, anxiety, low-self esteem, personality disorders, and unfulfillment. My focus is to empower individuals to change what is not working for them in a safe, accepting, compassionate space.
Accepting new clients! Working through life is hard but necessary for growth & change. When you step into my office you will feel comfortable to be yourself without judgement. Using casual conversations you will learn skills & tools to put you on the path to live a life you are proud of. I specialize in helping those work through trauma, life's transitions, parenting, depression, anxiety, low-self esteem, personality disorders, and unfulfillment. My focus is to empower individuals to change what is not working for them in a safe, accepting, compassionate space.
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My name is Mikayla Bugh, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Waco, Texas. It is my passion to walk alongside people in their suffering and help them find the hope and healing they need. I work with individuals 13 + who are struggling with a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, family of origin issues, and trauma. I work with individuals ages 13 + who are struggling in a wide variety of areas. I have the most experience working with adolescents and young adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, OCD, family issues, self-worth, self-harm and suicidality, and trauma.
My name is Mikayla Bugh, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Waco, Texas. It is my passion to walk alongside people in their suffering and help them find the hope and healing they need. I work with individuals 13 + who are struggling with a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, family of origin issues, and trauma. I work with individuals ages 13 + who are struggling in a wide variety of areas. I have the most experience working with adolescents and young adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, OCD, family issues, self-worth, self-harm and suicidality, and trauma.
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Imelda Crothers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ennis, TX 75119 (Online Only)
My client is someone seeking help for anxiety, depression, and adjusting to changes in his/her life. (S)He may have been triggered and is now experiencing nightmares, or feeling overwhelmed. (S)He has come to realize that perhaps there have been things in the past that (s)he thought were resolved but are once more affecting him/her. My client is having difficulty sleeping, there is decreased appetite, there are times that perhaps (s)he is dealing with anger or irritability. The thoughts keep coming and (s)he cannot control them. It's hard to concentrate and the thoughts are keeping him/her up at night. Life is difficult.
My client is someone seeking help for anxiety, depression, and adjusting to changes in his/her life. (S)He may have been triggered and is now experiencing nightmares, or feeling overwhelmed. (S)He has come to realize that perhaps there have been things in the past that (s)he thought were resolved but are once more affecting him/her. My client is having difficulty sleeping, there is decreased appetite, there are times that perhaps (s)he is dealing with anger or irritability. The thoughts keep coming and (s)he cannot control them. It's hard to concentrate and the thoughts are keeping him/her up at night. Life is difficult.
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Stephanie Chiselbrook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ennis, TX 75119
I work with those who are seeking help with ADHD, anxiety, depression, post-partum, self-esteem, grief, divorce, parenting, life transitions, and substance use.
I am so glad you are here! You and/or your child deserve to feel happy, healthy, and fulfilled. Seeking support is a powerful way to achieve that! I can offer encouragement, guidance, and tools to help with life's challenges, improve mental well-being, and work toward growth. As a school counselor with 13 years of experience, I have a passion for working with children, teens, young adults, and parents. I am committed to breaking the stigma around mental health. With me, you will find a judgment-free, safe, and nurturing environment.
I work with those who are seeking help with ADHD, anxiety, depression, post-partum, self-esteem, grief, divorce, parenting, life transitions, and substance use.
I am so glad you are here! You and/or your child deserve to feel happy, healthy, and fulfilled. Seeking support is a powerful way to achieve that! I can offer encouragement, guidance, and tools to help with life's challenges, improve mental well-being, and work toward growth. As a school counselor with 13 years of experience, I have a passion for working with children, teens, young adults, and parents. I am committed to breaking the stigma around mental health. With me, you will find a judgment-free, safe, and nurturing environment.
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Some of my areas of expertise are struggles with anxiety, depression, all relationship matters, parenting, search for meaning/purpose, and concerns with self esteem.
It becomes concerning when pleasing others neglects your happiness and most importantly your mental wellbeing. If you can identify, you may be feeling like you’re unworthy, you can’t say no, you have a fear of abandonment, you’re made to feel guilty for choosing yourself, or maybe you feel like pleasing others is the only control you have. I invite you to take this journey with me in making the relationships you have with others benefit you just as much as it benefits them.
Some of my areas of expertise are struggles with anxiety, depression, all relationship matters, parenting, search for meaning/purpose, and concerns with self esteem.
It becomes concerning when pleasing others neglects your happiness and most importantly your mental wellbeing. If you can identify, you may be feeling like you’re unworthy, you can’t say no, you have a fear of abandonment, you’re made to feel guilty for choosing yourself, or maybe you feel like pleasing others is the only control you have. I invite you to take this journey with me in making the relationships you have with others benefit you just as much as it benefits them.
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Stacey McCutchan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ennis, TX 75119
Some of my specialties include trauma, anxiety, depression and life transitions.
As a therapist, I get excited about the opportunity for change in a person’s life. I take a holistic approach, considering the many factors that affect a client’s mental and emotional state, not just the presenting problem. My goal is to connect with a person in such a way that allows me to understand the influences - family, friends, environment and medication - that contribute to their specific situation. My background as a Licensed Professional Counselor, certified teacher and school counselor, as well as working for 16+ years with at-risk individuals, from four years to adult, allows me to treat a wide range of clients.
Some of my specialties include trauma, anxiety, depression and life transitions.
As a therapist, I get excited about the opportunity for change in a person’s life. I take a holistic approach, considering the many factors that affect a client’s mental and emotional state, not just the presenting problem. My goal is to connect with a person in such a way that allows me to understand the influences - family, friends, environment and medication - that contribute to their specific situation. My background as a Licensed Professional Counselor, certified teacher and school counselor, as well as working for 16+ years with at-risk individuals, from four years to adult, allows me to treat a wide range of clients.
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Our team has specialists in individual, marital, family and group therapy, mindfulness, child/play therapy, addictions trichotillomania, cross-cultural issues, trauma recovery, adolescents, life transitions, depression, anxiety, eating disorders.
Creative Solutions to Stuck Problems® is what we provide. Our counselors work with adults, kids, couples, families, and the LGBTQ+ community. The mission of Lifeologie Counseling is to help you address and overcome any emotional issues, communication problems, relationship struggles, or personal traumas that you may be facing or have faced. Our counselors bring to each session enthusiasm, honesty, common sense, professionalism, and a sense of humor. Contact us today to get started on your new path.
Our team has specialists in individual, marital, family and group therapy, mindfulness, child/play therapy, addictions trichotillomania, cross-cultural issues, trauma recovery, adolescents, life transitions, depression, anxiety, eating disorders.
Creative Solutions to Stuck Problems® is what we provide. Our counselors work with adults, kids, couples, families, and the LGBTQ+ community. The mission of Lifeologie Counseling is to help you address and overcome any emotional issues, communication problems, relationship struggles, or personal traumas that you may be facing or have faced. Our counselors bring to each session enthusiasm, honesty, common sense, professionalism, and a sense of humor. Contact us today to get started on your new path.
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It is my belief that therapy begins with a safe and respectful environment where individual and relational needs are compassionately addressed. I work diligently to provide that environment where healing and growth can take place. Together we will work to build a trusting relationship and to identify changes you wish to make in order to support positive growth in your life.
With twenty five years in the field of mental health, and as a therapist, husband, and father, I draw from a broad range of life experiences, as a roadmap into my client's world.
It is my belief that therapy begins with a safe and respectful environment where individual and relational needs are compassionately addressed. I work diligently to provide that environment where healing and growth can take place. Together we will work to build a trusting relationship and to identify changes you wish to make in order to support positive growth in your life.
With twenty five years in the field of mental health, and as a therapist, husband, and father, I draw from a broad range of life experiences, as a roadmap into my client's world.
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I believe everyone has the ability to become more than they are right now. We've all made mistakes and decisions that have brought us to places we would rather not be. My goal is to help you reevaluate your life, recalibrate your direction, and reclaim the future you want. I use simple and brief therapies that are supported by research and years of experience in the field. I have extensive experience working with men struggling with addictions, couples and their relationships with each other, and individuals in life transitions. Your privacy, dignity, and well being is my highest priority.
I believe everyone has the ability to become more than they are right now. We've all made mistakes and decisions that have brought us to places we would rather not be. My goal is to help you reevaluate your life, recalibrate your direction, and reclaim the future you want. I use simple and brief therapies that are supported by research and years of experience in the field. I have extensive experience working with men struggling with addictions, couples and their relationships with each other, and individuals in life transitions. Your privacy, dignity, and well being is my highest priority.
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I want to help reassure my clients that they’re not alone in whatever past they have or struggles they currently face. I'm understanding and empathetic and are committed to building strong positive relationships with each client so together we can work towards reaching common goals. My mission is to help everyone I encounter improve their overall mental well-being and work towards a more positive mindset. For 19 years (6 of those as a teacher), I have helped students/clients discover their self worth as they learn ways to overcome adversity and utilize healthy coping skills to function in their day to day life.
I want to help reassure my clients that they’re not alone in whatever past they have or struggles they currently face. I'm understanding and empathetic and are committed to building strong positive relationships with each client so together we can work towards reaching common goals. My mission is to help everyone I encounter improve their overall mental well-being and work towards a more positive mindset. For 19 years (6 of those as a teacher), I have helped students/clients discover their self worth as they learn ways to overcome adversity and utilize healthy coping skills to function in their day to day life.
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Richardson Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Ennis, TX 75119
I believe in the process of therapy. Safety is essential at every age. My goal is to provide a safe place for children and teens in the foster care system to process and work through trauma based issues. I also see clients in my private practice.
I believe in the process of therapy. Safety is essential at every age. My goal is to provide a safe place for children and teens in the foster care system to process and work through trauma based issues. I also see clients in my private practice.
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Wellness is an integrative approach focusing on mind, body, soul and spirit. Dr. E. offers wellness services for individuals, adolescents, couples, and corporations in the areas of business, life, grief, mindfulness, diet, health and nutrition, and parental coaching services, addiction/harm reduction counseling, communication skills building, boundary setting, relationship rebuilding strategies, therapeutic services, mentoring services, and more. Life seasons require assistance and guidance at times so refocus can be ascertained. Need to refocus yourself? I'm here to help!
Wellness is an integrative approach focusing on mind, body, soul and spirit. Dr. E. offers wellness services for individuals, adolescents, couples, and corporations in the areas of business, life, grief, mindfulness, diet, health and nutrition, and parental coaching services, addiction/harm reduction counseling, communication skills building, boundary setting, relationship rebuilding strategies, therapeutic services, mentoring services, and more. Life seasons require assistance and guidance at times so refocus can be ascertained. Need to refocus yourself? I'm here to help!
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Lee Weir
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Ennis, TX 75119 (Online Only)
Trauma work is my passion. In the nearly twenty years I have worked in this field I am constantly astonished and rewarded by the growth I witness as individuals experience healing. My own journey through trauma led me to my work, and granted me the opportunity to experience an array of ways to heal. I now incorporate personal and observed experiences into my counseling practice to help others experience growth and healing.
Trauma work is my passion. In the nearly twenty years I have worked in this field I am constantly astonished and rewarded by the growth I witness as individuals experience healing. My own journey through trauma led me to my work, and granted me the opportunity to experience an array of ways to heal. I now incorporate personal and observed experiences into my counseling practice to help others experience growth and healing.
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Let's journey together towards healing and growth. I'm passionate about people and specialize in guiding individuals, couples, and groups through life's challenges—from grief to addiction recovery and beyond. Using evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, I help you rediscover your inner strength. Beyond therapy, I offer support through supervision, collaboration with agencies, and intensive case management services. Come on let's address, recover, and heal together.
Let's journey together towards healing and growth. I'm passionate about people and specialize in guiding individuals, couples, and groups through life's challenges—from grief to addiction recovery and beyond. Using evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, I help you rediscover your inner strength. Beyond therapy, I offer support through supervision, collaboration with agencies, and intensive case management services. Come on let's address, recover, and heal together.
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Shayna Lowe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ennis, TX 75119 (Online Only)
As your therapist, my primary goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. I believe that everyone has the capacity for change and growth, and I am committed to walking alongside you on this journey. My approach is empathetic and collaborative, meaning we will work together to explore your challenges, identify your strengths, and develop strategies that align with your unique needs and goals. I understand that seeking help can be a difficult and vulnerable step, and I am here to support you with compassion and respect. My role is not to judge or direct but to listen and empower.
As your therapist, my primary goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. I believe that everyone has the capacity for change and growth, and I am committed to walking alongside you on this journey. My approach is empathetic and collaborative, meaning we will work together to explore your challenges, identify your strengths, and develop strategies that align with your unique needs and goals. I understand that seeking help can be a difficult and vulnerable step, and I am here to support you with compassion and respect. My role is not to judge or direct but to listen and empower.
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Fountain of Hope Counseling (Karen Burns, LPC)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ennis, TX 75119
It is my prayer that God will use each counseling opportunity to allow me to help a person see the strengths within themselves and to take one step at a time in overcoming the struggles of life. Struggles and setbacks in life can hit anyone at any time; none of us are immune. I also believe God created each of us to walk with joy in life, however, I believe he knows we need His helpers here on earth in staying on that joyful walk.
It is my prayer that God will use each counseling opportunity to allow me to help a person see the strengths within themselves and to take one step at a time in overcoming the struggles of life. Struggles and setbacks in life can hit anyone at any time; none of us are immune. I also believe God created each of us to walk with joy in life, however, I believe he knows we need His helpers here on earth in staying on that joyful walk.
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Most people that enter therapy are stuck...whether it's in relationship conflicts, depressive cycles or life ruts. What helps to get 'unstuck' is a different view and new interactions. I believe all people and situations can change if you want them too. I work well with motivated and dedicated people and help you to find new solutions to your daily problems and conflicts. I am a very interactive, directive, and coaching based therapist who believes that without the skills necessary, the problems interactions will remain the same.
Most people that enter therapy are stuck...whether it's in relationship conflicts, depressive cycles or life ruts. What helps to get 'unstuck' is a different view and new interactions. I believe all people and situations can change if you want them too. I work well with motivated and dedicated people and help you to find new solutions to your daily problems and conflicts. I am a very interactive, directive, and coaching based therapist who believes that without the skills necessary, the problems interactions will remain the same.
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Wanda R. W. McKinley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, BS, LPC, CAMS
Verified Verified
Ennis, TX 75119
I am a Survivor of domestic violence. My name is Wanda R.W. McKinley, and I went through over 22 consecutive years of abuse. When we go through traumatic experiences in our lives, we sometimes find it hard to express our feelings and thoughts to others. Those trapped emotions eventually find their way to the surface and causes us to react in negative ways. Being a Survivor I understand the importance of being able to express yourself even if it is not verbally. I want to help individuals transition from abusive situations to being self-sufficient in society. The vision is to empower men and women so they can and will survive.
I am a Survivor of domestic violence. My name is Wanda R.W. McKinley, and I went through over 22 consecutive years of abuse. When we go through traumatic experiences in our lives, we sometimes find it hard to express our feelings and thoughts to others. Those trapped emotions eventually find their way to the surface and causes us to react in negative ways. Being a Survivor I understand the importance of being able to express yourself even if it is not verbally. I want to help individuals transition from abusive situations to being self-sufficient in society. The vision is to empower men and women so they can and will survive.
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Kathleen Denison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ennis, TX 75119
I know it can be difficult to find someone you really feel safe with, who you can trust, who won't judge you. I'd be honored to be that person. As someone who works with the whole person, I understand the importance of religion within all faith groups. I also love working with those who identify as poly, LGBTQIA+, and in the kink community. If you're currently in a place where you're thinking, "I don't know if I can do this anymore" or if you sometimes wonder if you're "too broken" to feel better, don't give up. You've taken the first step to getting help. You are worth following through and seeing what the next steps can offer.
I know it can be difficult to find someone you really feel safe with, who you can trust, who won't judge you. I'd be honored to be that person. As someone who works with the whole person, I understand the importance of religion within all faith groups. I also love working with those who identify as poly, LGBTQIA+, and in the kink community. If you're currently in a place where you're thinking, "I don't know if I can do this anymore" or if you sometimes wonder if you're "too broken" to feel better, don't give up. You've taken the first step to getting help. You are worth following through and seeing what the next steps can offer.
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Dominique Spigner, LLC ® Group Therapy Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-S, EMDR-C, ADHD-C, NSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ennis, TX 75119 (Online Only)
I know that it is hard on you trying to face it all alone. Life transitions, the ups, and the downs can get the best of us. Do you carry trauma from your past? No matter how much progress you are making towards achieving your goals, you tend to feel stuck and can’t seem to weather the storm. I am here to tell you there is light at the end of the tunnel. Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep due to negative thoughts replaying in your head? Have you been stuck in a funk for a while, having feelings of sadness, withdrawing from family or friends, negative thoughts or feelings? There is support on the other end of your phone.
I know that it is hard on you trying to face it all alone. Life transitions, the ups, and the downs can get the best of us. Do you carry trauma from your past? No matter how much progress you are making towards achieving your goals, you tend to feel stuck and can’t seem to weather the storm. I am here to tell you there is light at the end of the tunnel. Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep due to negative thoughts replaying in your head? Have you been stuck in a funk for a while, having feelings of sadness, withdrawing from family or friends, negative thoughts or feelings? There is support on the other end of your phone.
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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.