Therapists in Gainesville, TX
Hello! I am Patricia (Patty) Cherry, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with over 39 years of clinical experience. I typically work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety and stress, adjustment issues, and grief. My primary approaches to therapy include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness based therapy. In addition, I do Christian counseling.
Hello! I am Patricia (Patty) Cherry, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with over 39 years of clinical experience. I typically work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety and stress, adjustment issues, and grief. My primary approaches to therapy include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness based therapy. In addition, I do Christian counseling.
Ursula Alford
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gainesville, TX 76240
Waitlist for new clients
Have you/your loved one experienced a medical event or new diagnosis? Are you having a difficult time adjusting? It is common to experience both physical and emotional struggles following stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, cancer diagnoses, dementia, and other illness onset. Often our roles within our family transition from caregiver to the one who needs to be cared for. Decreased independence and being more dependent on others often makes us feel like a burden. Fears related to these diagnoses can cause anxiety and depression. Role change may place stress on relationships and family dynamics.
Have you/your loved one experienced a medical event or new diagnosis? Are you having a difficult time adjusting? It is common to experience both physical and emotional struggles following stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, cancer diagnoses, dementia, and other illness onset. Often our roles within our family transition from caregiver to the one who needs to be cared for. Decreased independence and being more dependent on others often makes us feel like a burden. Fears related to these diagnoses can cause anxiety and depression. Role change may place stress on relationships and family dynamics.
Online Therapists
Julieth Arellano Gaona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75205 (Online Only)
Hello! I am one of the founders of I AM Therapy. As the daughter of immigrants, I understand first hand the importance of representation in any space and the challenges that come with looking for the American dream. That is why I am so passionate about providing mental health services to the Hispanic/Latin and BIPOC community whether that be in English or Spanish. This includes working with clients with trauma backgrounds such as domestic violence, growing up in an abusive home, immigration trauma, life transitions, grief, religious trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Hello! I am one of the founders of I AM Therapy. As the daughter of immigrants, I understand first hand the importance of representation in any space and the challenges that come with looking for the American dream. That is why I am so passionate about providing mental health services to the Hispanic/Latin and BIPOC community whether that be in English or Spanish. This includes working with clients with trauma backgrounds such as domestic violence, growing up in an abusive home, immigration trauma, life transitions, grief, religious trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Are you having difficulty maintaining focus and presence of mind? Do you forget things and have difficulty sleeping? Do you sometimes feel like something is wrong with you? If you or your teen struggles with anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief, and low self-esteem, EMDR or ART can help to desensitize to trauma and develop the tools needed to create balance and harmony in mind, body, spirit, life & relationships. You and/or your teen will feel empowered as you develop the self-awareness required for that breakthrough you have been longing for.
Are you having difficulty maintaining focus and presence of mind? Do you forget things and have difficulty sleeping? Do you sometimes feel like something is wrong with you? If you or your teen struggles with anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief, and low self-esteem, EMDR or ART can help to desensitize to trauma and develop the tools needed to create balance and harmony in mind, body, spirit, life & relationships. You and/or your teen will feel empowered as you develop the self-awareness required for that breakthrough you have been longing for.
Jeremy Cassius
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75244
I treat clients that have general mental health issues. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who need help with depression, anxiety, career, anger, and loss. I partner with attorneys and the court system to perform assessments for legal proceedings. I work with personal injury attorneys, family attorneys, and criminal attorneys. I partner with immigration attorneys to perform mental health assessments for clients seeking "extreme psychological hardship", alylum, U-Visa, or VAWA waiver.
I treat clients that have general mental health issues. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who need help with depression, anxiety, career, anger, and loss. I partner with attorneys and the court system to perform assessments for legal proceedings. I work with personal injury attorneys, family attorneys, and criminal attorneys. I partner with immigration attorneys to perform mental health assessments for clients seeking "extreme psychological hardship", alylum, U-Visa, or VAWA waiver.
Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and advanced practice nurses specializes in treating in a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and more.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and advanced practice nurses specializes in treating in a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and more.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Ready to move beyond anxiety, stress, depression, disappointment? Interrupted by obsessive thoughts, chronic illness, pain, sleep problems? It isn't uncommon at all to reach out for assistance - and it isn't a sign of weakness. As a licensed psychologist, I provide non-medication interventions for a variety of emotional and mental health concerns, alone or as complementary therapy to pharmacological treatment. Biofeedback therapy optionally incorporates user-friendly technology to promote natural symptom relief, stress response control, and as an adjunctive treatment for addiction recovery.
Ready to move beyond anxiety, stress, depression, disappointment? Interrupted by obsessive thoughts, chronic illness, pain, sleep problems? It isn't uncommon at all to reach out for assistance - and it isn't a sign of weakness. As a licensed psychologist, I provide non-medication interventions for a variety of emotional and mental health concerns, alone or as complementary therapy to pharmacological treatment. Biofeedback therapy optionally incorporates user-friendly technology to promote natural symptom relief, stress response control, and as an adjunctive treatment for addiction recovery.
Our clients almost always come to us because they feel "blocked" by something inside. Something prevents them from moving forward, and they don't know what it is. We show them in the first session exactly what the brand new fMRI research shows is stopping them from change and how we will overcome it with hypnosis. Stress, fears, sleep problems, chronic pain, sexual problems, depression, bad habits, addictions, all result from the fact that our subconscious mind is out of tune with our conscious desires. Hypnotism is uniquely qualified to address that very quickly, without months and months of talking with no results.
Our clients almost always come to us because they feel "blocked" by something inside. Something prevents them from moving forward, and they don't know what it is. We show them in the first session exactly what the brand new fMRI research shows is stopping them from change and how we will overcome it with hypnosis. Stress, fears, sleep problems, chronic pain, sexual problems, depression, bad habits, addictions, all result from the fact that our subconscious mind is out of tune with our conscious desires. Hypnotism is uniquely qualified to address that very quickly, without months and months of talking with no results.
In these uncertain, anxious and troubled times, many people are experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety and depression. Many are experiencing increased social isolation and loneliness. Many are in need of a skilled, supportive therapist who can provide perspective and help them navigate their way. I can help. I offer strong specialty in treating anxiety and depression, trauma (PTSD), and relationship/sexual problems (gay & straight). I find it especially rewarding working with grieving clients, those suffering from chronic & terminal illness, men's issues, and helping men & women heal from emotional, physical & sexual abuse.
In these uncertain, anxious and troubled times, many people are experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety and depression. Many are experiencing increased social isolation and loneliness. Many are in need of a skilled, supportive therapist who can provide perspective and help them navigate their way. I can help. I offer strong specialty in treating anxiety and depression, trauma (PTSD), and relationship/sexual problems (gay & straight). I find it especially rewarding working with grieving clients, those suffering from chronic & terminal illness, men's issues, and helping men & women heal from emotional, physical & sexual abuse.
Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and advanced practice nurses specializes in treating in a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and more.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and advanced practice nurses specializes in treating in a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and more.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Kassandra T. Sanchez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Garland, TX 75043 (Online Only)
I am not currently accepting new patients. Life has a way of putting us in boxes and layering expectations on every facet of our identity. It’s tiring, it’s overwhelming, and it limits the joy we find in our day to day. You don’t have to subscribe to these roles that blunt you, though! The perfectionism, anxiety, depression and imposter syndrome don’t have to define you and you definitely don’t have to dismantle it alone.
I am not currently accepting new patients. Life has a way of putting us in boxes and layering expectations on every facet of our identity. It’s tiring, it’s overwhelming, and it limits the joy we find in our day to day. You don’t have to subscribe to these roles that blunt you, though! The perfectionism, anxiety, depression and imposter syndrome don’t have to define you and you definitely don’t have to dismantle it alone.
SkyLife Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMDR-Ce
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092
EMDR can help with fears, phobias, sports performance, anxiety, depression and many other issues.
We believe that counseling provides an avenue in which individuals and families can grow through self-discovery, self-awareness, gaining confidence, development of skills and creating meaningful and authentic relationships. Asking for help takes courage and by just calling you are one step closer to self-improvement. We have many years of experience counseling children, adolescents, adults and families. We specialize in neurodivergent individuals and their families. We use a variety of treatment methods that are flexible to your needs. Parent coaching for parents of neurodivergent children is offered. We work with all ages!
EMDR can help with fears, phobias, sports performance, anxiety, depression and many other issues.
We believe that counseling provides an avenue in which individuals and families can grow through self-discovery, self-awareness, gaining confidence, development of skills and creating meaningful and authentic relationships. Asking for help takes courage and by just calling you are one step closer to self-improvement. We have many years of experience counseling children, adolescents, adults and families. We specialize in neurodivergent individuals and their families. We use a variety of treatment methods that are flexible to your needs. Parent coaching for parents of neurodivergent children is offered. We work with all ages!
Michele Smiley Greer
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, LPC-S, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76210
Greer's specialities include depression, anxiety, family/couples, and trauma.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a systems trained therapist, Dr. Greer's goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, she will assist you in unearthing long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Dr. Greer's counseling utilizes interactive, experiential , and cognitive behavioral techniques. Dr. Greer believes therapy is collaboration between the client and therapist.
Greer's specialities include depression, anxiety, family/couples, and trauma.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a systems trained therapist, Dr. Greer's goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, she will assist you in unearthing long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Dr. Greer's counseling utilizes interactive, experiential , and cognitive behavioral techniques. Dr. Greer believes therapy is collaboration between the client and therapist.
Casheba C Christopher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Euless, TX 76039 (Online Only)
I have assisted clients, both individually and in groups, with struggles ranging from anger management, substance abuse and relapse prevention, stress and anxiety, depression, abuse, daily stressors, and a variety of severe mood disorders.
Lacking encouragement and motivation? Is your life filled with doubt? Daily struggles and hardships with decisions in life can result in stress, depression and anxiety. Counseling is the gateway that aids with navigating and understanding how to reach growth and assurance. For 10 years, I’ve supported those who struggle with daily stressors, mental illness and addictions. My experience ranges from working with teens to adults by using a variety of therapeutic techniques. With moral support being vital, I can walk with you through the process of unblocking those barriers that prevent you from growing mentally and spiritually.
I have assisted clients, both individually and in groups, with struggles ranging from anger management, substance abuse and relapse prevention, stress and anxiety, depression, abuse, daily stressors, and a variety of severe mood disorders.
Lacking encouragement and motivation? Is your life filled with doubt? Daily struggles and hardships with decisions in life can result in stress, depression and anxiety. Counseling is the gateway that aids with navigating and understanding how to reach growth and assurance. For 10 years, I’ve supported those who struggle with daily stressors, mental illness and addictions. My experience ranges from working with teens to adults by using a variety of therapeutic techniques. With moral support being vital, I can walk with you through the process of unblocking those barriers that prevent you from growing mentally and spiritually.
Cassie Carrasco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Are you feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles? Unresolved trauma can manifest in many ways, affecting your emotional and physical well-being. My name is Cassie Carrasco and I am a licensed professional counselor with focus on trauma. I help adults navigate the complexities of trauma recovery. I specialize in working with adults who have experienced various forms of trauma, including childhood abuse, domestic violence, accidents, and loss. Whether you are dealing with phobias, negative images in your mind, recent events or long buried memories, I am here to support you in finding a way out.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles? Unresolved trauma can manifest in many ways, affecting your emotional and physical well-being. My name is Cassie Carrasco and I am a licensed professional counselor with focus on trauma. I help adults navigate the complexities of trauma recovery. I specialize in working with adults who have experienced various forms of trauma, including childhood abuse, domestic violence, accidents, and loss. Whether you are dealing with phobias, negative images in your mind, recent events or long buried memories, I am here to support you in finding a way out.
Well-Balanced Therapy & Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Arlington, TX 76015
I specialize in treating anxiety and depression, as well as past traumas that maybe affecting your current relationships.
Many struggle with anxiety, depression and past trauma. As a result, individuals can feel isolated and alone. I am here to assist my clients in their journey to improve their overall Well-being. Together, developing hope, empowerment, and transformation that will last a lifetime.
I specialize in treating anxiety and depression, as well as past traumas that maybe affecting your current relationships.
Many struggle with anxiety, depression and past trauma. As a result, individuals can feel isolated and alone. I am here to assist my clients in their journey to improve their overall Well-being. Together, developing hope, empowerment, and transformation that will last a lifetime.
Maria T Isava
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollton, TX 75010
I specialize in adults and elders who are experiencing anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, low self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, stressful relationships, grief, and other life issues.
I believe that a good counseling experience can change your life. I am a compassionate and insightful counselor who will help you heal the root of the problems that you are experiencing, rather than solely helping you manage your symptoms of distress. I have extensive experience in a variety of therapeutic techniques (including EMDR, Gestalt, and Christian Healing Prayer) to help you heal emotional wounds and broken relationships of the past that are still influencing your life decisions, as well as the way that you feel in the present.
I specialize in adults and elders who are experiencing anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, low self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, stressful relationships, grief, and other life issues.
I believe that a good counseling experience can change your life. I am a compassionate and insightful counselor who will help you heal the root of the problems that you are experiencing, rather than solely helping you manage your symptoms of distress. I have extensive experience in a variety of therapeutic techniques (including EMDR, Gestalt, and Christian Healing Prayer) to help you heal emotional wounds and broken relationships of the past that are still influencing your life decisions, as well as the way that you feel in the present.
Open Arms Behavioral Health Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC
Verified Verified
Murphy, TX 75094 (Online Only)
Specialties include Depression, Anxiety, grief, Couples Counseling, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Issues, Substance Use Disorder, and Anger Management.
There is no substitute for experience; if you are looking for someone with both life and professional experiences, look no further. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples discover their innate potential to live the kind of life they desire and I have experience working with individuals across genders, religious beliefs, and sexual orientations. Doctor of Behavioral Health and Licensed Professional Counselor. Fully licensed in Texas to practice counseling and therapy. My population of interest includes Adolescents and Adults.
Specialties include Depression, Anxiety, grief, Couples Counseling, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Issues, Substance Use Disorder, and Anger Management.
There is no substitute for experience; if you are looking for someone with both life and professional experiences, look no further. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples discover their innate potential to live the kind of life they desire and I have experience working with individuals across genders, religious beliefs, and sexual orientations. Doctor of Behavioral Health and Licensed Professional Counselor. Fully licensed in Texas to practice counseling and therapy. My population of interest includes Adolescents and Adults.
My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and interactive. I view therapy as a partnership between us. We will work together so you can make the changes that you desire and reach your goals. I have worked extensively with individuals, families, and couples and have expertise in treating a variety of challenges, including depression and anxiety, trauma, family conflict and stress-related ailments. I offer research-supported treatments to reduce suffering, enrich your relationships, and improve your life.
My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and interactive. I view therapy as a partnership between us. We will work together so you can make the changes that you desire and reach your goals. I have worked extensively with individuals, families, and couples and have expertise in treating a variety of challenges, including depression and anxiety, trauma, family conflict and stress-related ailments. I offer research-supported treatments to reduce suffering, enrich your relationships, and improve your life.
Katherine Sawyer
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75230
Katherine specializes in treating children, adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, family conflict, relationship conflict, suicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviors, and trauma. Katherine’s approach to counseling is grounded in Person-Centered Therapy, and she integrates aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy. Katherine honors and respects each client’s unique background, and is committing to serving the individual needs of each client. She strives to create a safe and supportive environment for her clients to experience healing and personal growth.
Katherine specializes in treating children, adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, family conflict, relationship conflict, suicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviors, and trauma. Katherine’s approach to counseling is grounded in Person-Centered Therapy, and she integrates aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy. Katherine honors and respects each client’s unique background, and is committing to serving the individual needs of each client. She strives to create a safe and supportive environment for her clients to experience healing and personal growth.
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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.