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Kimberly Mizerik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76710
Now offering Therapy Intensive sessions which are an accelerated form of therapy that allows deeper healing in a shorter amount of time. Are stressful events and relationships making it impossible for you to relax? Are anxiety and depression making it hard to focus on the important things in your life and preventing you from making positive changes? There is hope and help available. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience as a psychotherapist in private practice and in Community Counseling. I have helped patients in their recovery from depression, anxiety, unstable relationships, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD.
Now offering Therapy Intensive sessions which are an accelerated form of therapy that allows deeper healing in a shorter amount of time. Are stressful events and relationships making it impossible for you to relax? Are anxiety and depression making it hard to focus on the important things in your life and preventing you from making positive changes? There is hope and help available. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience as a psychotherapist in private practice and in Community Counseling. I have helped patients in their recovery from depression, anxiety, unstable relationships, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD.
(254) 853-5079 View (254) 853-5079
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New Leaf Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Granbury, TX 76048
At New Leaf Services, LLC we offer a wide variety of therapy and specialties. We offer individual, family, and couples counseling. Specialty treatment is available in Trauma, Abuse, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Grief Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Health Issues, and Animal Assisted Therapy. For counselors, we offer CEU training, administrative services, billing, credentialing, and general bookkeeping.
At New Leaf Services, LLC we offer a wide variety of therapy and specialties. We offer individual, family, and couples counseling. Specialty treatment is available in Trauma, Abuse, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Grief Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Health Issues, and Animal Assisted Therapy. For counselors, we offer CEU training, administrative services, billing, credentialing, and general bookkeeping.
(855) 236-7013 View (855) 236-7013
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Ximena Bravo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78681  (Online Only)
Hello! I am the founder and owner of Compassionate Holistic Counseling, LLC. I am passionate about treating the whole person with respect and honor. This means being empathetic, compassionate, encouraging, validating and accepting of each individual I come in contact with. One of my biggest joys is working with children 7+ and adolescents. I treat anxiety, depression, trauma (physical/sexual, emotional and/or medical), behavioral issues, grief, stress, the effects of divorce/separation, and school related issues. I help build coping strategies, self esteem, social competence and resilience.
Hello! I am the founder and owner of Compassionate Holistic Counseling, LLC. I am passionate about treating the whole person with respect and honor. This means being empathetic, compassionate, encouraging, validating and accepting of each individual I come in contact with. One of my biggest joys is working with children 7+ and adolescents. I treat anxiety, depression, trauma (physical/sexual, emotional and/or medical), behavioral issues, grief, stress, the effects of divorce/separation, and school related issues. I help build coping strategies, self esteem, social competence and resilience.
(331) 215-6994 View (331) 215-6994
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Jessica Utter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Boerne, TX 78006
Many of us struggle on a daily basis with intrusive thoughts caused by traumatic memories, stress, shame, and/or loss of meaning and purpose. We are often left feeling anxious or depressed, angry, and disconnected from the world as we try to make sense of our experiences. If you're like most of us, you've likely learned to cope through addiction, codependency, and mental or physical illness. Yet, you're also keenly aware that your experiences have the potential to transcend pain by creating meaning. The search for meaning gives rise to understanding, and with understanding comes healing.
Many of us struggle on a daily basis with intrusive thoughts caused by traumatic memories, stress, shame, and/or loss of meaning and purpose. We are often left feeling anxious or depressed, angry, and disconnected from the world as we try to make sense of our experiences. If you're like most of us, you've likely learned to cope through addiction, codependency, and mental or physical illness. Yet, you're also keenly aware that your experiences have the potential to transcend pain by creating meaning. The search for meaning gives rise to understanding, and with understanding comes healing.
(830) 222-8430 View (830) 222-8430
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Dr Terry Eagan - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759  (Online Only)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation also known as TMS Depression Therapy is an FDA cleared treatment for depression and co-occurring anxiety, postpartum, OCD, addiction, and other mental health conditions.
Suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions can be debilitating and hold you back from leading a happy and balanced life. We invite you to learn more about your treatment options to recover. Call for a Free Confidential assessment and schedule an appointment today.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation also known as TMS Depression Therapy is an FDA cleared treatment for depression and co-occurring anxiety, postpartum, OCD, addiction, and other mental health conditions.
Suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions can be debilitating and hold you back from leading a happy and balanced life. We invite you to learn more about your treatment options to recover. Call for a Free Confidential assessment and schedule an appointment today.
(844) 908-3517 View (844) 908-3517
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Brett Brightwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731
Work with individuals dealing with anxiety/depression, and typical ups/downs of life.
I believe that therapy involves a collaboration between the client/s and the therapist. If a client is not part of the decisions, the ideas, the relationship, and the motivation, achieving the desired change is much more difficult. I understand that being in a relationship of any kind can be difficult and I believe that everyone needs help navigating the obstacles that we are bound to encounter in love, family, friends & life. I love being a part of that process. My role as a therapist is to collaborate with, empathize with, support, understand, and encourage my clients. I do this through face to face as well as tele/video therapy.
Work with individuals dealing with anxiety/depression, and typical ups/downs of life.
I believe that therapy involves a collaboration between the client/s and the therapist. If a client is not part of the decisions, the ideas, the relationship, and the motivation, achieving the desired change is much more difficult. I understand that being in a relationship of any kind can be difficult and I believe that everyone needs help navigating the obstacles that we are bound to encounter in love, family, friends & life. I love being a part of that process. My role as a therapist is to collaborate with, empathize with, support, understand, and encourage my clients. I do this through face to face as well as tele/video therapy.
(512) 843-8718 View (512) 843-8718
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Susannah D. Kirksey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Rollingwood, TX 78746
We live in an extraordinary stressful time. Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, or lonely? Maybe you face issues of love and relationship, career and money, health and happiness, or bereavement and loss. Perhaps you are simply sick of repeating the same self-defeating patterns. Whatever the case, we can figure it out together. I will guide you in the journey of self-inquiry that will lead to creating something beautiful and extraordinary in your life no matter the circumstance. Life will take on new meaning and purpose as you begin to explore and discover and love who you are.
We live in an extraordinary stressful time. Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, or lonely? Maybe you face issues of love and relationship, career and money, health and happiness, or bereavement and loss. Perhaps you are simply sick of repeating the same self-defeating patterns. Whatever the case, we can figure it out together. I will guide you in the journey of self-inquiry that will lead to creating something beautiful and extraordinary in your life no matter the circumstance. Life will take on new meaning and purpose as you begin to explore and discover and love who you are.
(512) 598-4239 View (512) 598-4239
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Monti Pal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759  (Online Only)
Please note that I am private pay only and my sliding scale spots are full. I focus on helping clients identify and attain their own personal goals in therapy. I believe in empowering clients while compassionately guiding them through the therapy process with a mind-body approach to healing. I have worked with a broad and diverse groups of people with issues related to academics, career development, trauma, family relationships, lgbtqia specific issues, domestic violence, romantic relationships, anxiety, depression, and grief. I look forward to hearing from you! Please note that I am not paneled with any insurance companies.
Please note that I am private pay only and my sliding scale spots are full. I focus on helping clients identify and attain their own personal goals in therapy. I believe in empowering clients while compassionately guiding them through the therapy process with a mind-body approach to healing. I have worked with a broad and diverse groups of people with issues related to academics, career development, trauma, family relationships, lgbtqia specific issues, domestic violence, romantic relationships, anxiety, depression, and grief. I look forward to hearing from you! Please note that I am not paneled with any insurance companies.
(512) 337-4472 View (512) 337-4472
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Izzy Beeson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hutto, TX 78634
My approach to working with clients is compassionate and person-centered. I believe each person is the expert on themselves and therefore my role is to be a supportive guide throughout the healing process. My training and experience have afforded me the opportunity to work with a variety of issues, including but not limited to, complex trauma, sexual abuse or sexual assault grief & loss, anxiety, depression, and those who may be experiencing heightened stress related to family, work, or social situations. You may be bringing years of hurt and challenging situations into counseling but I will be here to support you with that pain.
My approach to working with clients is compassionate and person-centered. I believe each person is the expert on themselves and therefore my role is to be a supportive guide throughout the healing process. My training and experience have afforded me the opportunity to work with a variety of issues, including but not limited to, complex trauma, sexual abuse or sexual assault grief & loss, anxiety, depression, and those who may be experiencing heightened stress related to family, work, or social situations. You may be bringing years of hurt and challenging situations into counseling but I will be here to support you with that pain.
(254) 212-3948 View (254) 212-3948
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Austin City Family Practice
MD
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78664
I'm a doctor, (MD) who enjoys Psych medication management as well as supportive counseling. Like to work with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, Substance Abuse issues, Schizophrenia, other.
I'm a doctor, (MD) who enjoys Psych medication management as well as supportive counseling. Like to work with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, Substance Abuse issues, Schizophrenia, other.
(512) 942-0398 View (512) 942-0398
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Dominique Danquah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, CSA, CCTP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731  (Online Only)
We aim to empower clients through life challenges including life-transitions,anxiety, depression and relationship/marital issues.
Telehealth Therapy Only- It's a difficult task finding a therapist that you think will be able to understand and meet you where you are. That is why here at Renewed Journey, LLC we use a client centered approach, with a focus on holistic faith-based Christian counseling, tailored with evidenced based approaches around your specific wants and needs. We are extremely passionate about Mental Health and desire to support individuals who are committed to improving their lives. We believe counseling is a partnership to help you heal, change, and grow. This partnership is built on mutual trust and respect
We aim to empower clients through life challenges including life-transitions,anxiety, depression and relationship/marital issues.
Telehealth Therapy Only- It's a difficult task finding a therapist that you think will be able to understand and meet you where you are. That is why here at Renewed Journey, LLC we use a client centered approach, with a focus on holistic faith-based Christian counseling, tailored with evidenced based approaches around your specific wants and needs. We are extremely passionate about Mental Health and desire to support individuals who are committed to improving their lives. We believe counseling is a partnership to help you heal, change, and grow. This partnership is built on mutual trust and respect
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Rich Tiede
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BCN
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759  (Online Only)
My specialty is trauma, anxiety, and depression! Most of us have endured traumatic events or situations in the past that can potentially hold us back from living positive, healthy, and more productive lives.
I have dedicated my life to pursuing knowledge that empowers client's to move away from both past and current sufferings. Life is challenging, please afford me the opportunity to help you navigate and heal your sufferings. Restore peace and tranquility to both your heart and your mind!
My specialty is trauma, anxiety, and depression! Most of us have endured traumatic events or situations in the past that can potentially hold us back from living positive, healthy, and more productive lives.
I have dedicated my life to pursuing knowledge that empowers client's to move away from both past and current sufferings. Life is challenging, please afford me the opportunity to help you navigate and heal your sufferings. Restore peace and tranquility to both your heart and your mind!
(210) 881-7658 View (210) 881-7658
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Caroline Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78756
I have experience working with anxiety and general stress management, depression, family of origin/identity work, grief and loss (including non-death loss), life transitions, shame and self-doubt, substance use, and trauma processing and recovery.
My approach to therapy is person-centered and humanistic, focused on the unique human experience of each individual. I deeply value authenticity and prioritize cultivating genuine relationships with my clients. I work with adults who want to live more freely and fully, whether you are experiencing a diagnosable mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD, or are simply ready to incite positive change or become unstuck from hard-wired, unconscious patterns in your life.
I have experience working with anxiety and general stress management, depression, family of origin/identity work, grief and loss (including non-death loss), life transitions, shame and self-doubt, substance use, and trauma processing and recovery.
My approach to therapy is person-centered and humanistic, focused on the unique human experience of each individual. I deeply value authenticity and prioritize cultivating genuine relationships with my clients. I work with adults who want to live more freely and fully, whether you are experiencing a diagnosable mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD, or are simply ready to incite positive change or become unstuck from hard-wired, unconscious patterns in your life.
(512) 882-1362 View (512) 882-1362
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Austin City Family Practice and Mental Health
MD
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78717  (Online Only)
Greetings, I am a Board Certified Family Doctor with an interest in Mental Health and Addiction Medicine. I have extensive experience managing Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and certain Thought Disorders. I also enjoy treating Opioid Addiction with Suboxone. Many of my skills were developed at the Eastern Pennsylvania Institute and the Medical College of PA. I will be prescribing antidepressants, anxiety medications, and medications for PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, and others. I will also share some of the principles I learned at the Institute for Rational Emotive Therapy in NYC.
Greetings, I am a Board Certified Family Doctor with an interest in Mental Health and Addiction Medicine. I have extensive experience managing Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and certain Thought Disorders. I also enjoy treating Opioid Addiction with Suboxone. Many of my skills were developed at the Eastern Pennsylvania Institute and the Medical College of PA. I will be prescribing antidepressants, anxiety medications, and medications for PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, and others. I will also share some of the principles I learned at the Institute for Rational Emotive Therapy in NYC.
(507) 509-2171 View (507) 509-2171
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C. Jason Earle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, C-ASWCM
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78705  (Online Only)
I provide psychotherapy services to both individuals and couples for a variety of reasons. I have assisted clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress or need help with anger management, assertiveness, marital discord or maybe need coaching for personal growth and development. I use an integrated practice style that is both strength-based and goal-oriented. Depending on what you want to work on, I may utilize various evidence-based approaches based upon the presenting problem. As long as goals are safe and ethical, my goal is to help you achieve yours in a relaxed and non-judgmental environment.
I provide psychotherapy services to both individuals and couples for a variety of reasons. I have assisted clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress or need help with anger management, assertiveness, marital discord or maybe need coaching for personal growth and development. I use an integrated practice style that is both strength-based and goal-oriented. Depending on what you want to work on, I may utilize various evidence-based approaches based upon the presenting problem. As long as goals are safe and ethical, my goal is to help you achieve yours in a relaxed and non-judgmental environment.
(855) 553-2753 View (855) 553-2753
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Anne Marie Jennings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
My specialties include depression, anxiety, marital counseling, parent-child relationships, families, bipolar disorder, and anger management.
I approach therapy as a partnership with my clients in which you are the ultimate decision maker and I work with you to clear away obstacles and identify opportunities. My clients have successfully overcome or managed depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, marital stress, parent-child difficulties, domestic violence, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, and anger issues.
My specialties include depression, anxiety, marital counseling, parent-child relationships, families, bipolar disorder, and anger management.
I approach therapy as a partnership with my clients in which you are the ultimate decision maker and I work with you to clear away obstacles and identify opportunities. My clients have successfully overcome or managed depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, marital stress, parent-child difficulties, domestic violence, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, and anger issues.
(512) 430-4524 View (512) 430-4524
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Charlie Health
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746  (Online Only)
Charlie Health is a leading provider of virtual mental health treatment for people in need of more than once-weekly therapy. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or any ongoing mental health issue, Charlie Health’s Clinical Team is ready to help you start your healing journey today. You don’t have to struggle alone – we’re here for you. To get started today, reach out at t.ly/ch-tn
Charlie Health is a leading provider of virtual mental health treatment for people in need of more than once-weekly therapy. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or any ongoing mental health issue, Charlie Health’s Clinical Team is ready to help you start your healing journey today. You don’t have to struggle alone – we’re here for you. To get started today, reach out at t.ly/ch-tn
(737) 204-7437 View (737) 204-7437
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Susan Valley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613
My ideal client would be where you find yourself trying to hold it together, and you may not look for help until a situation has gotten worse and its almost a crisis. That situation will significantly affect your life, and you will hit a breaking point. This might be self-esteem, anxiety, depression, adjusting to life changes, codependency, grief, health issues, or just feeling stuck. It's hard to ask for help but here you are, and what you thought might work is not working any more. You would find yourself in my office feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, confused but feeling like you had taken the first step to finding HOPE.
My ideal client would be where you find yourself trying to hold it together, and you may not look for help until a situation has gotten worse and its almost a crisis. That situation will significantly affect your life, and you will hit a breaking point. This might be self-esteem, anxiety, depression, adjusting to life changes, codependency, grief, health issues, or just feeling stuck. It's hard to ask for help but here you are, and what you thought might work is not working any more. You would find yourself in my office feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, confused but feeling like you had taken the first step to finding HOPE.
(737) 302-5865 View (737) 302-5865
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Soul-Full Counseling & Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78756  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The majority of her graduate work focused on addiction, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Alexandra Okeke, LPC is a dedicated therapist with a rich background in both educational and clinical settings. With a fervent commitment to empowering people of color and underrepresented communities, Alex has forged a career path driven by compassion and cultural understanding. Alex's therapeutic approach is multifaceted, drawing from trauma-informed care, yoga and mindfulness practices, EMDR, CBT, and systems theory. Her inclusive methodology fosters healing and resilience, acknowledging the complex intersections of identity and experience.
The majority of her graduate work focused on addiction, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Alexandra Okeke, LPC is a dedicated therapist with a rich background in both educational and clinical settings. With a fervent commitment to empowering people of color and underrepresented communities, Alex has forged a career path driven by compassion and cultural understanding. Alex's therapeutic approach is multifaceted, drawing from trauma-informed care, yoga and mindfulness practices, EMDR, CBT, and systems theory. Her inclusive methodology fosters healing and resilience, acknowledging the complex intersections of identity and experience.
(210) 672-1369 View (210) 672-1369
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Dr. Kirstie Carmichael
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DBH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with clients who want to begin a journey into a new chapter of growth , healing , and empowerment . Challenges like anxiety , depression , life stressors , school issues , relationship growth , and grief and loss do not have to be tackled alone and I am here to help my clients learn new skills and resilience. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, active-duty military service members, hospice, and individuals who are incarcerated.
I enjoy working with clients who want to begin a journey into a new chapter of growth , healing , and empowerment . Challenges like anxiety , depression , life stressors , school issues , relationship growth , and grief and loss do not have to be tackled alone and I am here to help my clients learn new skills and resilience. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, active-duty military service members, hospice, and individuals who are incarcerated.
(830) 271-3264 View (830) 271-3264

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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.