Depression Therapists in Hereford, TX

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Seema Nair
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hereford, TX 79045
Hello! Welcome to the first step of therapy - reaching out for support. I am an experienced clinician with 20 years of service in the field. Throughout my career I have counseled children, adolescents, and adults from various backgrounds and cultures. I specialize in several areas including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, self-esteem, and relationship issues, amongst others. I use an eclectic blend of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused treatment.
Hello! Welcome to the first step of therapy - reaching out for support. I am an experienced clinician with 20 years of service in the field. Throughout my career I have counseled children, adolescents, and adults from various backgrounds and cultures. I specialize in several areas including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, self-esteem, and relationship issues, amongst others. I use an eclectic blend of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused treatment.
(469) 833-2248 View (469) 833-2248
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Leticia Sanchez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hereford, TX 79045
I am a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor. I provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and families of all ages who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, loss, family conflicts, domestic violence, substance use/misuse and/or a variety of related mental health concerns. I am delighted to be able to help you find or renew hope, strengths, and/or to develop reachable goals which will enable you to fulfill your full potential. My goal is to support my clients through life's stresses and help them heal, resolve, and manage the issues that may seem impossible to overcome.
I am a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor. I provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and families of all ages who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, loss, family conflicts, domestic violence, substance use/misuse and/or a variety of related mental health concerns. I am delighted to be able to help you find or renew hope, strengths, and/or to develop reachable goals which will enable you to fulfill your full potential. My goal is to support my clients through life's stresses and help them heal, resolve, and manage the issues that may seem impossible to overcome.
(806) 513-5219 View (806) 513-5219
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Beth Mowry
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hereford, TX 79045
This multifaceted approach allows me to use the most effective methods available to address each client’s individualized needs include depression, anxiety, and various life transitions.
I aspire to walk alongside clients on their journey to mental wellbeing. Clients come from all walks of life, each facing unique challenges. Whatever obstacles you are encountering I am here to provide compassionate support. My mission is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your feelings, gain insights, and develop coping strategies. Through active listening and collaboration together we can tailor our approach to meet your specific needs.
This multifaceted approach allows me to use the most effective methods available to address each client’s individualized needs include depression, anxiety, and various life transitions.
I aspire to walk alongside clients on their journey to mental wellbeing. Clients come from all walks of life, each facing unique challenges. Whatever obstacles you are encountering I am here to provide compassionate support. My mission is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your feelings, gain insights, and develop coping strategies. Through active listening and collaboration together we can tailor our approach to meet your specific needs.
(806) 666-1024 View (806) 666-1024
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Karen Davis, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Hereford, TX 79045
Hi. I am Karen, and I have been a therapist in the Amarillo area for 20 years. I have worked with people in all phases of their lives as they navigate difficult, troublesome times. I utilize an eclectic style of therapy in an attempt to meet people where they are on their journey. Some of the disciplines that I have found to be most helpful for those facing challenging situations are Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Mindful techniques and Evidence based Trauma Therapies. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety and trauma. I welcome any questions you might have regarding therapy. Feel free to call or text.
Hi. I am Karen, and I have been a therapist in the Amarillo area for 20 years. I have worked with people in all phases of their lives as they navigate difficult, troublesome times. I utilize an eclectic style of therapy in an attempt to meet people where they are on their journey. Some of the disciplines that I have found to be most helpful for those facing challenging situations are Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Mindful techniques and Evidence based Trauma Therapies. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety and trauma. I welcome any questions you might have regarding therapy. Feel free to call or text.
(806) 553-6209 View (806) 553-6209
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Terry Wester
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CHT
Verified Verified
Hereford, TX 79045
My goal is to Teach You how to clear your Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Fear, Depression and Chronic Pain, which are the basis for many diagnoses.
You've heard, "Change your thoughts and you change your world." But How? If you are like most people, you have had painful experiences that have continued to affect how you are thinking, feeling or behaving. Those thoughts and feelings have been stored as memories in your brain's neurons, but Your Brain Can Change: this ability to change is called "Neuroplasticity" (Google it!). I have studied many ways to help you clear or minimize those stuck memories away using Clinical Hypnosis, "Pattern Interrupts," and Visualization, to "rewire" your brain. You DO NOT have to re-live and discuss the hurtful details to notice a difference.
My goal is to Teach You how to clear your Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Fear, Depression and Chronic Pain, which are the basis for many diagnoses.
You've heard, "Change your thoughts and you change your world." But How? If you are like most people, you have had painful experiences that have continued to affect how you are thinking, feeling or behaving. Those thoughts and feelings have been stored as memories in your brain's neurons, but Your Brain Can Change: this ability to change is called "Neuroplasticity" (Google it!). I have studied many ways to help you clear or minimize those stuck memories away using Clinical Hypnosis, "Pattern Interrupts," and Visualization, to "rewire" your brain. You DO NOT have to re-live and discuss the hurtful details to notice a difference.
(806) 855-8307 View (806) 855-8307
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Vida Canyon Counseling. Beatriz Adriana Campos LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Hereford, TX 79045
My specialty is working with mood and depression disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and stress-trauma related disorders.
I provide counseling for adults and children who are experiencing persistent sadness, a sense of low worth/esteem, anxiety/worry, panic, heightened sense of stress, frequent irritability, survival/trauma responses due to past trauma experiences, and are affected in important areas of life. I help develop treatment goals to improve mood, sense of worth, coping strategies, behavioral issues, rational/healthy thoughts, anxiety management, trauma healing, and self-care.
My specialty is working with mood and depression disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and stress-trauma related disorders.
I provide counseling for adults and children who are experiencing persistent sadness, a sense of low worth/esteem, anxiety/worry, panic, heightened sense of stress, frequent irritability, survival/trauma responses due to past trauma experiences, and are affected in important areas of life. I help develop treatment goals to improve mood, sense of worth, coping strategies, behavioral issues, rational/healthy thoughts, anxiety management, trauma healing, and self-care.
(806) 583-1332 View (806) 583-1332
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Arica Bibbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hereford, TX 79045
Hi! Nice to share this journey with you. I am a seasoned therapist and I use evidence-based interventions, as well as educate. My primary focus is person-centered counseling, however, I have found cognitive, behavioral, and emotional aspects of our mental health and what we know, determine how we navigate our worlds. My focuses are children, adolescence and adulthood.
Hi! Nice to share this journey with you. I am a seasoned therapist and I use evidence-based interventions, as well as educate. My primary focus is person-centered counseling, however, I have found cognitive, behavioral, and emotional aspects of our mental health and what we know, determine how we navigate our worlds. My focuses are children, adolescence and adulthood.
(833) 602-2458 View (833) 602-2458
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DeAnna Sheets
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Hereford, TX 79045
Taking care of your mental health is crucial because it directly impacts your overall well-being, relationships, and quality of life. Counseling and coaching services play a vital role in this process by providing a supportive and non-judgmental space to address and work through emotional challenges, develop coping strategies, and gain valuable insights into oneself.
Taking care of your mental health is crucial because it directly impacts your overall well-being, relationships, and quality of life. Counseling and coaching services play a vital role in this process by providing a supportive and non-judgmental space to address and work through emotional challenges, develop coping strategies, and gain valuable insights into oneself.
(806) 591-3878 View (806) 591-3878
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Katy Geist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hereford, TX 79045
“Everybody has problems, right? But why do I feel so (hopeless, helpless, anxious, afraid, overwhelmed, lonely…. Fill in the blank)?” Sometimes life is just hard. There are moments when we realize that we can no longer manage all the balls we have been juggling. Other times life just smacks us in the face, out of the blue. While there are moments that everything seems to be going great but we just can’t let go of the gnawing anxiety in our stomach. Good news! You don’t have to feel this way forever.
“Everybody has problems, right? But why do I feel so (hopeless, helpless, anxious, afraid, overwhelmed, lonely…. Fill in the blank)?” Sometimes life is just hard. There are moments when we realize that we can no longer manage all the balls we have been juggling. Other times life just smacks us in the face, out of the blue. While there are moments that everything seems to be going great but we just can’t let go of the gnawing anxiety in our stomach. Good news! You don’t have to feel this way forever.
(806) 496-8972 View (806) 496-8972
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Kayla Leonard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hereford, TX 79045
Book with me now by clicking on my website! As a passionate advocate for mental health, I believe that counseling is a vital resource for individuals seeking support and guidance. I am committed to creating safe, empathetic spaces where clients can explore their feelings and experiences without judgment. Through active listening and evidence-based techniques, I aim to empower individuals to navigate life's challenges and foster resilience. I am eager to make a positive impact in the lives of others, guiding them towards healing and self-discovery.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! As a passionate advocate for mental health, I believe that counseling is a vital resource for individuals seeking support and guidance. I am committed to creating safe, empathetic spaces where clients can explore their feelings and experiences without judgment. Through active listening and evidence-based techniques, I aim to empower individuals to navigate life's challenges and foster resilience. I am eager to make a positive impact in the lives of others, guiding them towards healing and self-discovery.
(806) 414-0544 View (806) 414-0544
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Pace Lawson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hereford, TX 79045
Not accepting new clients
Psychotherapy is like embarking on a journey. The destination is the change you're hoping for. For the therapeutic process to be effective you need to trust that the therapist you hire knows what they're doing. I've been doing this for more than a decade. You should expect to see results within the first 6 sessions.
Psychotherapy is like embarking on a journey. The destination is the change you're hoping for. For the therapeutic process to be effective you need to trust that the therapist you hire knows what they're doing. I've been doing this for more than a decade. You should expect to see results within the first 6 sessions.
(806) 513-3879 View (806) 513-3879
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Ken Haney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hereford, TX 79045  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have extensive experience working with individuals who are grieving, families who are struggling in their relationships, and with those who are facing challenges in their lives and in their relationship with God. I do individual counseling as well as marriage and family counseling. I focus on communication skills, coping with stress and anxiety, trauma, and healing past hurts. My perspective and approach is Christian but I work very well with clients who are not religious or who are exploring their relationship with God.
I have extensive experience working with individuals who are grieving, families who are struggling in their relationships, and with those who are facing challenges in their lives and in their relationship with God. I do individual counseling as well as marriage and family counseling. I focus on communication skills, coping with stress and anxiety, trauma, and healing past hurts. My perspective and approach is Christian but I work very well with clients who are not religious or who are exploring their relationship with God.
(806) 364-7512 View (806) 364-7512

Online Therapists

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Britni Henry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79424
I love seeing families and individuals overcome life's challenges, such as fear, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenthood, marriage, betrayal, or a million other things.
Life is not meant to be managed alone; that is why we have faith, friends, family, and professionals who can always be in our corner when we need them. I would be honored to be that professional in your corner. Though I use the term "professional," you are the expert of your life. I hope to provide a safe and comfortable environment to be an outside set of eyes and ears while you provide me with information about you and we tackle your life together. I am passionate about helping future generations, which starts in the family. It may look like helping a marriage, a parent-child relationship, caregiver, or an individual.
I love seeing families and individuals overcome life's challenges, such as fear, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenthood, marriage, betrayal, or a million other things.
Life is not meant to be managed alone; that is why we have faith, friends, family, and professionals who can always be in our corner when we need them. I would be honored to be that professional in your corner. Though I use the term "professional," you are the expert of your life. I hope to provide a safe and comfortable environment to be an outside set of eyes and ears while you provide me with information about you and we tackle your life together. I am passionate about helping future generations, which starts in the family. It may look like helping a marriage, a parent-child relationship, caregiver, or an individual.
(806) 541-4874 View (806) 541-4874
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Audry Hollis
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79414
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and behavioral concerns.
Wait-list for new clients! EMDR Trained! How we talk to ourselves is a direct reflection of how we feel about the world around us. These thoughts can come from others or internally. Changing our thoughts and patterns is difficult, but necessary. Traumas, stressors, anxiety, and depression are all factors. Each person has a unique experience in life. Becoming the best version of ourselves is the goal. Working through life's stressors is necessary for healing and growth.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and behavioral concerns.
Wait-list for new clients! EMDR Trained! How we talk to ourselves is a direct reflection of how we feel about the world around us. These thoughts can come from others or internally. Changing our thoughts and patterns is difficult, but necessary. Traumas, stressors, anxiety, and depression are all factors. Each person has a unique experience in life. Becoming the best version of ourselves is the goal. Working through life's stressors is necessary for healing and growth.
(806) 304-5619 View (806) 304-5619
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Francis Daniels
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79424
Have you found yourself in a place you never thought that you would be? is your child suffering from anxiety and depression? Are you overwhelmed with life? Has your addiction taken over and left you feeling hopeless? If so you are not alone. Many people around you are experiencing these things, and you may not even know it. Francis Daniels M.A., LPC will provide professional counseling specific to your situation and allow you to express your fears, concerns, and emotions. The goal is to equip you with the insight and knowledge needed to allow you to make positive changes.
Have you found yourself in a place you never thought that you would be? is your child suffering from anxiety and depression? Are you overwhelmed with life? Has your addiction taken over and left you feeling hopeless? If so you are not alone. Many people around you are experiencing these things, and you may not even know it. Francis Daniels M.A., LPC will provide professional counseling specific to your situation and allow you to express your fears, concerns, and emotions. The goal is to equip you with the insight and knowledge needed to allow you to make positive changes.
(806) 606-6413 View (806) 606-6413
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Jennifer Morse
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PLLC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79414
Jennifer has personal and professional experience w/ the following: suicide prevention, assessment, and intervention; anger management; mild to severe psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia; trauma; grief; self-esteem; behavior modification; career and workplace issues.
Now accepting new clients. Welcome! Jennifer strives to help people feel empowered and confident in their decisions, gain self-understanding and awareness, and find direction. Jennifer can help you process trauma (past or recent) and develop coping strategies. Jennifer provides person-centered therapy and wants to meet you where you are in life. Jennifer wants you to feel that you are a part of your therapy journey. Clients describe Jennifer as easy-going, open-minded, understanding, and easy to talk to. Jennifer values comprehensive care and collaboration with doctors, psychiatrists, and other professionals (with client consent).
Jennifer has personal and professional experience w/ the following: suicide prevention, assessment, and intervention; anger management; mild to severe psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia; trauma; grief; self-esteem; behavior modification; career and workplace issues.
Now accepting new clients. Welcome! Jennifer strives to help people feel empowered and confident in their decisions, gain self-understanding and awareness, and find direction. Jennifer can help you process trauma (past or recent) and develop coping strategies. Jennifer provides person-centered therapy and wants to meet you where you are in life. Jennifer wants you to feel that you are a part of your therapy journey. Clients describe Jennifer as easy-going, open-minded, understanding, and easy to talk to. Jennifer values comprehensive care and collaboration with doctors, psychiatrists, and other professionals (with client consent).
(806) 603-3145 View (806) 603-3145
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Margarita Gamboa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79414
I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, or any of life challenges.
Do you feel alone, unheard, or overwhelmed? Often, we just need someone to listen and be present. My name is Margarita, and it is privilege to be a part of your journey by providing a safe space for you to feel heard and supported. Though vulnerability can be difficult, I do believe every person has the strength to rise above unimaginable boundaries. It takes courage and strength to seek help, and I am genuinely here to assist you in overcoming the barriers in your journey to healing.
I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, or any of life challenges.
Do you feel alone, unheard, or overwhelmed? Often, we just need someone to listen and be present. My name is Margarita, and it is privilege to be a part of your journey by providing a safe space for you to feel heard and supported. Though vulnerability can be difficult, I do believe every person has the strength to rise above unimaginable boundaries. It takes courage and strength to seek help, and I am genuinely here to assist you in overcoming the barriers in your journey to healing.
(806) 482-1388 View (806) 482-1388
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Ashley Slover
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79101
With a wide range of experience in treating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, crisis intervention, and emotion regulation, I can help empower you on your journey to healing and fulfillment.
Does it feel as if life is outside of your control? Is anxiety becoming overwhelming? Do you feel alone, like no one understands? I can guide you in developing the skills that will lead towards a more fulfilled and satisfying life. In my care, you will experience a relaxed, safe, and nonjudgmental environment. Therapy is not a one size fits all package. Therefore, your treatment plan will be specifically tailored to you and your situation. I meet people on their level, in a genuine, nurturing, and professional way.
With a wide range of experience in treating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, crisis intervention, and emotion regulation, I can help empower you on your journey to healing and fulfillment.
Does it feel as if life is outside of your control? Is anxiety becoming overwhelming? Do you feel alone, like no one understands? I can guide you in developing the skills that will lead towards a more fulfilled and satisfying life. In my care, you will experience a relaxed, safe, and nonjudgmental environment. Therapy is not a one size fits all package. Therefore, your treatment plan will be specifically tailored to you and your situation. I meet people on their level, in a genuine, nurturing, and professional way.
(806) 835-5518 View (806) 835-5518
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Tailored Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lubbock, TX 79413
My name is Taylor Ballard and I am located inside of Playroom Lubbock. I have primarily worked with children, teens, and young adults. I can provide individual or family therapy depending on the presenting problem. I have worked with families and individuals who present with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, behavioral issues, and self-harm. My usual modes of therapy include Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy. I have also been trained in many other systemic approaches.
My name is Taylor Ballard and I am located inside of Playroom Lubbock. I have primarily worked with children, teens, and young adults. I can provide individual or family therapy depending on the presenting problem. I have worked with families and individuals who present with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, behavioral issues, and self-harm. My usual modes of therapy include Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy. I have also been trained in many other systemic approaches.
(806) 216-5286 View (806) 216-5286
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Jennifer Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amarillo, TX 79109
I have experience working with clients dealing with childhood trauma, grief due to a death, recent traumatic event, depression, and anxiety by using EMDR and CBT techniques to work on improving daily life, and teaching new skills to manage life's many challenges.
Now taking new clients! I am an LPC Associate, supervised by Elizabeth Clark, LPC-S. I am the owner of Enrichment Counseling. My goal is to help educate clients on mental health, support them in working on improving self and assist with adjusting to life's many changes. I love to work with clients willing to grow and find more understanding in life, by providing a compassionate, non-biases environment to help them grow.
I have experience working with clients dealing with childhood trauma, grief due to a death, recent traumatic event, depression, and anxiety by using EMDR and CBT techniques to work on improving daily life, and teaching new skills to manage life's many challenges.
Now taking new clients! I am an LPC Associate, supervised by Elizabeth Clark, LPC-S. I am the owner of Enrichment Counseling. My goal is to help educate clients on mental health, support them in working on improving self and assist with adjusting to life's many changes. I love to work with clients willing to grow and find more understanding in life, by providing a compassionate, non-biases environment to help them grow.
(806) 304-7460 View (806) 304-7460

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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.