Depression Therapists in Rollingwood, TX

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Susannah D. Kirksey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Rollingwood, TX 78746
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, trauma/PTSD, life transitions, and end-of-life care.
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.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, trauma/PTSD, life transitions, and end-of-life care.
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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Maxine Bettis-Arnold
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Rollingwood, TX 78746
I focus on coping with mood disorders such as bipolar and depression.
It takes courage to seek help and it is important to feel heard, understood and safe in the therapy relationship. I focus on building a strong relationship with the client that allows us to explore areas of concern and start the healing process. My belief in the capacity to change thinking patterns, emotional reactions and behaviors helps clients identify strengths, gain insight and help develop coping strategies. We work with therapeutic resources to help families, couples and individuals accomplish their goals.
I focus on coping with mood disorders such as bipolar and depression.
It takes courage to seek help and it is important to feel heard, understood and safe in the therapy relationship. I focus on building a strong relationship with the client that allows us to explore areas of concern and start the healing process. My belief in the capacity to change thinking patterns, emotional reactions and behaviors helps clients identify strengths, gain insight and help develop coping strategies. We work with therapeutic resources to help families, couples and individuals accomplish their goals.
(720) 307-3797 View (720) 307-3797
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Victoria Shackelford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MA, LPC, NCC, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rollingwood, TX 78746
If you or you adolescent child are struggling with the effects of life changing stressful and traumatic events, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, the death of a loved one, the breakup of a long term marriage or a once loving relationship and are seeking help to make your way through the chaos---consider archetypal psychotherapy to make meaning from the way we engage these traumatic difficulties and learn skills for transforming your approach to life. I provide Jungian Psychotherapy services for couples, adults and adolescents suffering, Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, anger and loss of meaning in life.
If you or you adolescent child are struggling with the effects of life changing stressful and traumatic events, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, the death of a loved one, the breakup of a long term marriage or a once loving relationship and are seeking help to make your way through the chaos---consider archetypal psychotherapy to make meaning from the way we engage these traumatic difficulties and learn skills for transforming your approach to life. I provide Jungian Psychotherapy services for couples, adults and adolescents suffering, Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, anger and loss of meaning in life.
(210) 468-7214 View (210) 468-7214
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LeAnn Dapper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Rollingwood, TX 78746  (Online Only)
Life can be difficult and full of unexpected challenges. I work with adolescents, adults and families in addressing these challenges, finding new ways to cope and function more effectively. I have experience treating disordered eating, body image, self harm, anxiety, interpersonal issues and depression. I also have experience assisting those going through life transitions such as divorce, job changes, and grief. While having been trained in dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavior therapy, I also incorporate other theoretical backgrounds in my approach, depending on client need and individual personality.
Life can be difficult and full of unexpected challenges. I work with adolescents, adults and families in addressing these challenges, finding new ways to cope and function more effectively. I have experience treating disordered eating, body image, self harm, anxiety, interpersonal issues and depression. I also have experience assisting those going through life transitions such as divorce, job changes, and grief. While having been trained in dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavior therapy, I also incorporate other theoretical backgrounds in my approach, depending on client need and individual personality.
(737) 204-1991 View (737) 204-1991
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Brianna 'bri' Hamlyn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Rollingwood, TX 78746  (Online Only)
Areas of focus: trauma, depression, neurodivergence, chronic illness, and relational stress.
Things kind of suck right now, don't they? At the time of writing this, the word feels like it's a dumpster fire. If you're like me though, things have always felt rough internally and connection has never been easy. I hope to offer connection and unconditional positive regard for anyone whose ever felt like they're on the outside looking in. The vision I hold for all clients is to know they are worthy and valid exactly as they are in this moment, and my role is to hold that belief for you until you can hold it yourself. I practice from an anti-racist, relational cultural, fat-positive, and generally affirming lens.
Areas of focus: trauma, depression, neurodivergence, chronic illness, and relational stress.
Things kind of suck right now, don't they? At the time of writing this, the word feels like it's a dumpster fire. If you're like me though, things have always felt rough internally and connection has never been easy. I hope to offer connection and unconditional positive regard for anyone whose ever felt like they're on the outside looking in. The vision I hold for all clients is to know they are worthy and valid exactly as they are in this moment, and my role is to hold that belief for you until you can hold it yourself. I practice from an anti-racist, relational cultural, fat-positive, and generally affirming lens.
(512) 859-6502 View (512) 859-6502
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Bianca Balderrama
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rollingwood, TX 78746  (Online Only)
I have experience in treating adults, children, and families with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and family conflict.
Transitions and change can be difficult and can often lead to feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and depression. These feelings are common responses to experiences like relationship/work stress and family conflict. The process of healing through pain is an individual and unique one and sometimes we struggle with our ability to effectively cope with the feelings that these experiences and life changes bring. You may find yourself in need of a little guidance and support and my goal is to provide a space where you feel safe in that experience. Healing can be facilitated when you no longer feel like you are struggling alone.
I have experience in treating adults, children, and families with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and family conflict.
Transitions and change can be difficult and can often lead to feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and depression. These feelings are common responses to experiences like relationship/work stress and family conflict. The process of healing through pain is an individual and unique one and sometimes we struggle with our ability to effectively cope with the feelings that these experiences and life changes bring. You may find yourself in need of a little guidance and support and my goal is to provide a space where you feel safe in that experience. Healing can be facilitated when you no longer feel like you are struggling alone.
(915) 974-3652 View (915) 974-3652
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Mark Van Zant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Rollingwood, TX 78746
I focus on providing quality, results oriented counseling services to teens, adults, as well as families. I assist with anxiety, depression, faith, marriage, parenting, work stress, and more. I use well-researched approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Working alongside you, we can identify the repetitive stresses that are clouding your way. Then exploring and plotting a new route that will allow you to move forward to being the person, the parent, the child, the friend, the leader you are capable of becoming and called to be. I can reach ALL areas of Texas via video counseling making scheduling even easier..
I focus on providing quality, results oriented counseling services to teens, adults, as well as families. I assist with anxiety, depression, faith, marriage, parenting, work stress, and more. I use well-researched approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Working alongside you, we can identify the repetitive stresses that are clouding your way. Then exploring and plotting a new route that will allow you to move forward to being the person, the parent, the child, the friend, the leader you are capable of becoming and called to be. I can reach ALL areas of Texas via video counseling making scheduling even easier..
(214) 949-8510 View (214) 949-8510
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Marjorie Nelch
Counselor, Marjorie Nelch, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rollingwood, TX 78746  (Online Only)
My education and experience allow me to work with clients navigating various problems including depression, anxiety, trauma, life-transitions, existential issues, and relationship issues.
Do you struggle with distressing thoughts, feelings, or relationships? I view these problems as both present and past, meaning what we learn early in life may be unknowingly affecting the way we behave in the present. The counseling process can help to illuminate personal strengths, goals, and solutions to fit your unique story and personal desires.
My education and experience allow me to work with clients navigating various problems including depression, anxiety, trauma, life-transitions, existential issues, and relationship issues.
Do you struggle with distressing thoughts, feelings, or relationships? I view these problems as both present and past, meaning what we learn early in life may be unknowingly affecting the way we behave in the present. The counseling process can help to illuminate personal strengths, goals, and solutions to fit your unique story and personal desires.
(206) 202-5843 View (206) 202-5843
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Kelsey Balaban
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rollingwood, TX 78746
Both can help lift the weight of depression & anxiety and make us more alive to life's possibilities.
Sometimes we don’t understand the feelings coming up, especially if we've learned that emotions get in the way or should be kept to ourselves. The world can be hard and unjust, and things happen that make it tough to trust ourselves or others, don’t they? Sometimes we wonder if we'll always feel lonely. We might ask why our relationships turn out the way they do, or why we try the same things over and over. When we’re waiting for the other shoe to drop or when life feels blah or overwhelming, we can wonder if this is all there is.
Both can help lift the weight of depression & anxiety and make us more alive to life's possibilities.
Sometimes we don’t understand the feelings coming up, especially if we've learned that emotions get in the way or should be kept to ourselves. The world can be hard and unjust, and things happen that make it tough to trust ourselves or others, don’t they? Sometimes we wonder if we'll always feel lonely. We might ask why our relationships turn out the way they do, or why we try the same things over and over. When we’re waiting for the other shoe to drop or when life feels blah or overwhelming, we can wonder if this is all there is.
(512) 518-6482 View (512) 518-6482
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Brittany L Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rollingwood, TX 78746
I specialize in play therapy and mental health counseling for children, adolescents, and young adults. I have fifteen years of experience working with children presenting with anxiety, behavioral challenges, twice exceptional/gifted, autism, ADHD, OCD, high achieving/perfectionism, depression, and more. I prioritize an authentic relationship with clients and use a strength-based approach that is child-led to ensure kids feel safe and connected. I am also passionate about supporting parents and caregivers throughout the process. My office is a warm and inviting space where kids can be fully themselves.
I specialize in play therapy and mental health counseling for children, adolescents, and young adults. I have fifteen years of experience working with children presenting with anxiety, behavioral challenges, twice exceptional/gifted, autism, ADHD, OCD, high achieving/perfectionism, depression, and more. I prioritize an authentic relationship with clients and use a strength-based approach that is child-led to ensure kids feel safe and connected. I am also passionate about supporting parents and caregivers throughout the process. My office is a warm and inviting space where kids can be fully themselves.
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Robyn Trimborn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rollingwood, TX 78746
I specialize in couples and individuals looking to improve their relationships, heal from past trauma and reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression or self-worth.
Now is the perfect moment to begin a journey of profound self-discovery, where we will address past traumas, relationship patterns, and limiting beliefs. As your therapist, my goal is to assist you in enhancing your relationships, building deeper connections, and healing old wounds. Together, we will establish a supportive environment for you to express your challenges, gain new perspectives, and integrate meaningful insights. Through this process, we aim to improve your overall well-being and help you achieve the inner peace you seek.
I specialize in couples and individuals looking to improve their relationships, heal from past trauma and reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression or self-worth.
Now is the perfect moment to begin a journey of profound self-discovery, where we will address past traumas, relationship patterns, and limiting beliefs. As your therapist, my goal is to assist you in enhancing your relationships, building deeper connections, and healing old wounds. Together, we will establish a supportive environment for you to express your challenges, gain new perspectives, and integrate meaningful insights. Through this process, we aim to improve your overall well-being and help you achieve the inner peace you seek.
(512) 881-7673 View (512) 881-7673
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Carney Soderberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Rollingwood, TX 78746
I help young people understand their strengths as well as their challenges, discover healthy ways to express and manage fears and insecurities, and accept support from those who care about them. Many lack important skills to successfully manage demands of school, relationships, and stressful life events, leaving them "stuck" in patterns of reactivity that can be concerning and confusing to others. Through our work and collaboration with their families and other care providers, my patients often report improved self-awareness, self-esteem, school performance, environmental support, and interactions with peers and family members.
I help young people understand their strengths as well as their challenges, discover healthy ways to express and manage fears and insecurities, and accept support from those who care about them. Many lack important skills to successfully manage demands of school, relationships, and stressful life events, leaving them "stuck" in patterns of reactivity that can be concerning and confusing to others. Through our work and collaboration with their families and other care providers, my patients often report improved self-awareness, self-esteem, school performance, environmental support, and interactions with peers and family members.
(512) 910-7582 View (512) 910-7582
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Christine Winston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rollingwood, TX 78746
Through individual, couples, and group therapy, I help people better understand themselves and find more satisfaction in their relationships. With an eye toward your past but with feet firmly in the present, I work with folks to make sense of what they've tried sort it out their own, who want to feel more sturdy, steady, and comfortable moving through life. Therapy can be a fantastic tool for gaining greater insight about yourself and more comfort in the relationships you have and you'd like to have. I work with many busy professionals who are typically trying to find more balance and ease in their very complex lives.
Through individual, couples, and group therapy, I help people better understand themselves and find more satisfaction in their relationships. With an eye toward your past but with feet firmly in the present, I work with folks to make sense of what they've tried sort it out their own, who want to feel more sturdy, steady, and comfortable moving through life. Therapy can be a fantastic tool for gaining greater insight about yourself and more comfort in the relationships you have and you'd like to have. I work with many busy professionals who are typically trying to find more balance and ease in their very complex lives.
(512) 649-0080 View (512) 649-0080
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Amy C Person
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Rollingwood, TX 78746
I specialize in empowering individual people to take charge of their lives and create the life they want to have both internally and in their relationships with the significant people in their lives.
I specialize in empowering individual people to take charge of their lives and create the life they want to have both internally and in their relationships with the significant people in their lives.
(361) 444-0344 View (361) 444-0344
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Jeanen Karakrah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rollingwood, TX 78746  (Online Only)
Hello! I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing virtual therapy in Texas/New Mexico for adolescents and adults. I have 12+ years of inpatient/outpatient professional work experience assisting clients of diverse backgrounds with a wide array of mental health symptoms. I believe that YOU are the expert of your story and you already have so many strengths to overcome the challenges you are facing. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling life and to take steps towards change. I want to support and empower YOU in that journey.
Hello! I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing virtual therapy in Texas/New Mexico for adolescents and adults. I have 12+ years of inpatient/outpatient professional work experience assisting clients of diverse backgrounds with a wide array of mental health symptoms. I believe that YOU are the expert of your story and you already have so many strengths to overcome the challenges you are facing. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling life and to take steps towards change. I want to support and empower YOU in that journey.
(915) 995-9806 View (915) 995-9806
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Angela Alvarado
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Rollingwood, TX 78746  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Angie. Sometimes life is hard, and it seems like no one gets it. Maybe you feel like you are giving your all in one area and have nothing left at the end of the day. Maybe you feel disconnected or overwhelmed at work or school, at home, or just in general.
Hi, I'm Angie. Sometimes life is hard, and it seems like no one gets it. Maybe you feel like you are giving your all in one area and have nothing left at the end of the day. Maybe you feel disconnected or overwhelmed at work or school, at home, or just in general.
(469) 535-6967 View (469) 535-6967
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Fernanda Barceló
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rollingwood, TX 78746
I am passionate about working with women in their twenties or thirties, who are having a tough time navigating what can be an incredibly challenging and transitory chapter of their lives. My specialty lies in helping women get clear about who they are and what they want, and thus engineering a life that is deeply reflective of their most authentic selves. Career changes, friendship shifts, and relationship dynamics may all be things my client needs help navigating, and using a holistic and mindfulness-based approach, I help her find clarity, purpose, and a deep sense of integrity.
I am passionate about working with women in their twenties or thirties, who are having a tough time navigating what can be an incredibly challenging and transitory chapter of their lives. My specialty lies in helping women get clear about who they are and what they want, and thus engineering a life that is deeply reflective of their most authentic selves. Career changes, friendship shifts, and relationship dynamics may all be things my client needs help navigating, and using a holistic and mindfulness-based approach, I help her find clarity, purpose, and a deep sense of integrity.
(737) 345-4260 View (737) 345-4260
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Anna Zapata
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rollingwood, TX 78746
My clients come in experiencing self-doubt, anxiety and believing they are not quite “good enough”. Maybe you’re feeling the constant weight of perfectionism in your life and relationships. You could be tired of over performing for others and under delivering to yourself. Many of my clients overly accommodate others at the expense of their own needs, resulting in uneasiness in the body, nervous system exhaustion and burnout! I see therapy as a way to start connecting with and speaking your truth and to finally quit abandoning yourself! Most of my clients are younger women (UT students welcome!) however, I see all genders ages 18+.
My clients come in experiencing self-doubt, anxiety and believing they are not quite “good enough”. Maybe you’re feeling the constant weight of perfectionism in your life and relationships. You could be tired of over performing for others and under delivering to yourself. Many of my clients overly accommodate others at the expense of their own needs, resulting in uneasiness in the body, nervous system exhaustion and burnout! I see therapy as a way to start connecting with and speaking your truth and to finally quit abandoning yourself! Most of my clients are younger women (UT students welcome!) however, I see all genders ages 18+.
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Janet Griffis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rollingwood, TX 78746
Relationships are difficult! Taking care of a partnership is not something we are taught how to do, and many of us didn’t have good models of this growing up. You and your partner are stuck in unhealthy patterns that you feel are related to your troubled past. Intimacy starts with a secure connection. When you feel safe in a relationship, you can disagree and be authentic. You can grow as individuals, without threatening the relationship. If you and your partner are resentful, feeling stuck, acting out, or otherwise off-course, then you may be in need of some help. I can support you in re-connecting and thriving again.
Relationships are difficult! Taking care of a partnership is not something we are taught how to do, and many of us didn’t have good models of this growing up. You and your partner are stuck in unhealthy patterns that you feel are related to your troubled past. Intimacy starts with a secure connection. When you feel safe in a relationship, you can disagree and be authentic. You can grow as individuals, without threatening the relationship. If you and your partner are resentful, feeling stuck, acting out, or otherwise off-course, then you may be in need of some help. I can support you in re-connecting and thriving again.
(844) 627-4593 View (844) 627-4593
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Wendy Copeland LMFT-S
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Rollingwood, TX 78746
Acceptance. Hope. Healing. I have been practicing 14 years but over 22 years serving youth/families in various settings (ministry, teaching, coaching, leadership development, and mental health). I see couples, adults, and teens; I specialize in serving those struggling with body image, eating disorders, low self esteem, and survivors of trauma/sexual assault. My passion is helping clients make peace with their bodies/food and find healing from relational hurts/ past trauma. Also happy to integrate religion or talk past hurts. If you think you may benefit from therapy, please don't delay! www.wendycopeland.com
Acceptance. Hope. Healing. I have been practicing 14 years but over 22 years serving youth/families in various settings (ministry, teaching, coaching, leadership development, and mental health). I see couples, adults, and teens; I specialize in serving those struggling with body image, eating disorders, low self esteem, and survivors of trauma/sexual assault. My passion is helping clients make peace with their bodies/food and find healing from relational hurts/ past trauma. Also happy to integrate religion or talk past hurts. If you think you may benefit from therapy, please don't delay! www.wendycopeland.com
(737) 234-9978 View (737) 234-9978
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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.