Depression Therapists in Rowlett, TX

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Maxi Malone
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Rowlett, TX 75088
Maxi Malone-Deese is a diverse Licensed Professional Counselor. She has a wide range of experience in all sectors of therapy. Maxi has worked along with Child Protective Services. Maxi has experience working with individuals and families from diverse races, backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses, providing cultural sensitivity as well as quality individualized care. She has worked with a wide variety of age groups — from toddlers to seniors — and has specialties in couples, geriatrics, women ages 18-40, and minorities. She is well-versed in the areas of anxiety, depression, life transition issues, family conflict, and self-worth.
Maxi Malone-Deese is a diverse Licensed Professional Counselor. She has a wide range of experience in all sectors of therapy. Maxi has worked along with Child Protective Services. Maxi has experience working with individuals and families from diverse races, backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses, providing cultural sensitivity as well as quality individualized care. She has worked with a wide variety of age groups — from toddlers to seniors — and has specialties in couples, geriatrics, women ages 18-40, and minorities. She is well-versed in the areas of anxiety, depression, life transition issues, family conflict, and self-worth.
(817) 670-2044 View (817) 670-2044
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Marianne Nemri
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Rowlett, TX 75088  (Online Only)
Welcome! I specialize in providing a safe and confidential space where clients can process and talk about issues that they are facing. I also support first responders and veterans through their transition to civilian life, addressing issues related to PTSD, addictions, anxiety, depression, and more. My ultimate goal is to foster resilience and empower my clients to overcome obstacles to improve their overall well-being. I take pleasure in collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, particularly witnessing the remarkable personal growth that therapy can facilitate.
Welcome! I specialize in providing a safe and confidential space where clients can process and talk about issues that they are facing. I also support first responders and veterans through their transition to civilian life, addressing issues related to PTSD, addictions, anxiety, depression, and more. My ultimate goal is to foster resilience and empower my clients to overcome obstacles to improve their overall well-being. I take pleasure in collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, particularly witnessing the remarkable personal growth that therapy can facilitate.
(972) 885-3874 View (972) 885-3874
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Aurelio Sanchez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rowlett, TX 75088
Aurelio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. Aurelio’s specialties include adults experiencing difficulties with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, loss of a loved one, relationships, and stress. Aurelio has a wealth of experience with overcoming life traumas, the loss of loved ones, and improving personal communications.
Aurelio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. Aurelio’s specialties include adults experiencing difficulties with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, loss of a loved one, relationships, and stress. Aurelio has a wealth of experience with overcoming life traumas, the loss of loved ones, and improving personal communications.
(469) 874-1762 View (469) 874-1762
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Heather Watkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Rowlett, TX 75088  (Online Only)
My passion is working with adults and teens who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, work/life balance and life transitions.
Seeking help and finding the right therapist for you can be a daunting and challenging process. The key to positive, lasting change is finding a therapist who will tailor your treatment based on your individual needs and strengths, and help you overcome the bahaviors and thoughts that are getting in your way. You need someone who will listen and understand you without judgement, support you through these changes, be honest with you, and challenge you when needed.
My passion is working with adults and teens who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, work/life balance and life transitions.
Seeking help and finding the right therapist for you can be a daunting and challenging process. The key to positive, lasting change is finding a therapist who will tailor your treatment based on your individual needs and strengths, and help you overcome the bahaviors and thoughts that are getting in your way. You need someone who will listen and understand you without judgement, support you through these changes, be honest with you, and challenge you when needed.
(346) 576-4459 View (346) 576-4459
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Aaron Boatwright Counseling a Sondermind Provider
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Rowlett, TX 75089  (Online Only)
I have had strong success in helping clients get through their depression and learn to manage and reduce the effects of anxiety in their lives.
While working as a middle school shop teacher I saw the role of the school counselor and pursued a master's in school counseling, while working on that degree I saw the opportunity of a full time mental health counselor. I stayed in grad school and earned the second masters in Professional Counseling. I continued teaching as long as a I was able to working on my hours to become a fully licensed Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas. Once I realized the challenges of remaining a teacher and acquiring my hours (3000) for the full license I left teaching work in a geriatric psych hospital as a full time therapist.
I have had strong success in helping clients get through their depression and learn to manage and reduce the effects of anxiety in their lives.
While working as a middle school shop teacher I saw the role of the school counselor and pursued a master's in school counseling, while working on that degree I saw the opportunity of a full time mental health counselor. I stayed in grad school and earned the second masters in Professional Counseling. I continued teaching as long as a I was able to working on my hours to become a fully licensed Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas. Once I realized the challenges of remaining a teacher and acquiring my hours (3000) for the full license I left teaching work in a geriatric psych hospital as a full time therapist.
(972) 430-7835 View (972) 430-7835
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April Gilchrist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Rowlett, TX 75088
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of clinical experience, and I have worked with various individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Trauma, PTSD, and Substance Use. I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral perspective in that patterns of thoughts and actions are explored to understand the client’s perspective better and develop solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Reality therapy, EMDR, and DBT are used when applicable. I believe that trust and genuineness are the bedrock of the therapeutic relationship.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of clinical experience, and I have worked with various individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Trauma, PTSD, and Substance Use. I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral perspective in that patterns of thoughts and actions are explored to understand the client’s perspective better and develop solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Reality therapy, EMDR, and DBT are used when applicable. I believe that trust and genuineness are the bedrock of the therapeutic relationship.
(956) 306-1714 View (956) 306-1714
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Sandra J Shields
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RN, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rowlett, TX 75088
Whether you come to me with intense issues of depression, fear and pain or need support coping with the stress of today's demanding society, I will strive to use my vast knowledge of clinical care and a collaborative approach to promote healing and personal growth.
Choosing psychotherapy is a positive life changing decision for yourself and your family. My practice focuses on the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families in a warm caring private office setting. A large part of my practice is children and adolescents. I love working with them and have many years of training in play therapy. Some of the most frequent problems addressed are behavioral, ADHD, abuse, grief and loss and divorce issues. I also see a lot of women in my practice and address women's issues. Many women have difficulty coping with relationship problems, depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, grief and loss and divorce.
Whether you come to me with intense issues of depression, fear and pain or need support coping with the stress of today's demanding society, I will strive to use my vast knowledge of clinical care and a collaborative approach to promote healing and personal growth.
Choosing psychotherapy is a positive life changing decision for yourself and your family. My practice focuses on the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families in a warm caring private office setting. A large part of my practice is children and adolescents. I love working with them and have many years of training in play therapy. Some of the most frequent problems addressed are behavioral, ADHD, abuse, grief and loss and divorce issues. I also see a lot of women in my practice and address women's issues. Many women have difficulty coping with relationship problems, depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, grief and loss and divorce.
(972) 992-5217 View (972) 992-5217
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Jessica A Kuehn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rowlett, TX 75088  (Online Only)
I am an open and compassionate person. I work with clients from many different backgrounds and life experiences. Since every client is different, I use a variety of techniques to tailor treatment to your family. I work primarily with adolescents, families, and couples, but also see adult clients individually. I specialize in teen issues, gender questioning teens and young adults, parenting issues, cutting/self-harm, depression, and anxiety. Depression and anxiety in teens can look very different than they do in adults, so if you have any concerns about your child's behaviors, call me today.
I am an open and compassionate person. I work with clients from many different backgrounds and life experiences. Since every client is different, I use a variety of techniques to tailor treatment to your family. I work primarily with adolescents, families, and couples, but also see adult clients individually. I specialize in teen issues, gender questioning teens and young adults, parenting issues, cutting/self-harm, depression, and anxiety. Depression and anxiety in teens can look very different than they do in adults, so if you have any concerns about your child's behaviors, call me today.
(469) 291-9451 View (469) 291-9451
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Kimberly N. Kirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Rowlett, TX 75088
Not accepting new clients
If you are having difficulties moving past old events and/or are finding yourself stuck in patterns and behaviors that are no longer helpful to you, I can help! I am an open minded therapist with a practice focused on adult individuals who are dealing with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Stress, History of Abuse, Trauma/PTSD, Grief, Strong Emotions and more. Conveniently located in Garland off I-30 near the George Bush Tollway and serving Rowlett, Rockwall, Mesquite, Dallas and more.
If you are having difficulties moving past old events and/or are finding yourself stuck in patterns and behaviors that are no longer helpful to you, I can help! I am an open minded therapist with a practice focused on adult individuals who are dealing with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Stress, History of Abuse, Trauma/PTSD, Grief, Strong Emotions and more. Conveniently located in Garland off I-30 near the George Bush Tollway and serving Rowlett, Rockwall, Mesquite, Dallas and more.
(972) 435-0479 View (972) 435-0479
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Joyce McKinley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Rowlett, TX 75089  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stressed, problems communicating, or emotionally disconnected? Do you have frequent moments of sadness, frustration, or constantly struggling to get through each day? I can help you by providing a safe non-judgmental space for you to gain awareness, increase self-worth, build relationship skills, and work with you to decrease feelings of anxiety or depression.
Are you feeling stressed, problems communicating, or emotionally disconnected? Do you have frequent moments of sadness, frustration, or constantly struggling to get through each day? I can help you by providing a safe non-judgmental space for you to gain awareness, increase self-worth, build relationship skills, and work with you to decrease feelings of anxiety or depression.
(972) 805-1253 View (972) 805-1253
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Nasreen Welden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rowlett, TX 75088
Weeknights Available. Are you seeking personal growth, healing, and lasting change? Perhaps you are in unknown spaces of your life, where transitions or change are calling you to shed what no longer serves you. Shame, anxiety, self-sabotage, and depression are often huge blocks in our lives. I work with individuals to cultivate a deep self-acceptance and self-connection so they may show up fully in their lives: empowered, balanced, calm, and standing in their truth. I offer a safe therapeutic space to illuminate the pathway to authenticity and healing. I also offer a deep understanding of emotional and narcissistic abuse.
Weeknights Available. Are you seeking personal growth, healing, and lasting change? Perhaps you are in unknown spaces of your life, where transitions or change are calling you to shed what no longer serves you. Shame, anxiety, self-sabotage, and depression are often huge blocks in our lives. I work with individuals to cultivate a deep self-acceptance and self-connection so they may show up fully in their lives: empowered, balanced, calm, and standing in their truth. I offer a safe therapeutic space to illuminate the pathway to authenticity and healing. I also offer a deep understanding of emotional and narcissistic abuse.
(214) 238-9301 View (214) 238-9301
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Room for Change
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rowlett, TX 75088
(keywords: depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, therapy, counseling, help, alone, EMDR,Garland, Mesquite) .
Are you having feelings of uncertainty, fear, and emotional isolation? There is not need to do this alone. We are dedicated to providing support to the community during this time by encouraging, strategizing, and educating. By using a secure video chat, we are ensuring people are not experiencing lapses in care and have access to the help they deserve and need.
(keywords: depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, therapy, counseling, help, alone, EMDR,Garland, Mesquite) .
Are you having feelings of uncertainty, fear, and emotional isolation? There is not need to do this alone. We are dedicated to providing support to the community during this time by encouraging, strategizing, and educating. By using a secure video chat, we are ensuring people are not experiencing lapses in care and have access to the help they deserve and need.
(972) 449-7604 View (972) 449-7604
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April Parker Hansen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Rowlett, TX 75088
I specialize in helping adults address depression, anxiety and relationship issues.
I specialize in finding the root of the issue to provide healing and growth. I believe that current problems being experienced now are usually a result of unresolved situation from the past. My personal style is to understand where a client has come from to make sense of current issues and concerns. For more information and to schedule a 20 minute free consultation please visit by website.
I specialize in helping adults address depression, anxiety and relationship issues.
I specialize in finding the root of the issue to provide healing and growth. I believe that current problems being experienced now are usually a result of unresolved situation from the past. My personal style is to understand where a client has come from to make sense of current issues and concerns. For more information and to schedule a 20 minute free consultation please visit by website.
(214) 238-8506 View (214) 238-8506
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Harold Feldman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rowlett, TX 75089
Issues, such as anger, depression, coping skills, conflict resolution, alcoohol, substance abuse, trauma and stress and anxiety management were addressed,.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist for 25 years I have extensive experience helping couples and individuals confront life's challenges. My goal is to help you transform life's difficulties into opportunities for growth and change. By employing various innovative techniques and strategies your dreams can become realities. Anger, fear, judgement and doubt have a tendency to get in the way of achieving our goals and can render us feeling isolated and hopeless. Remember, your feelings of joy, confidence, optimism and hope that we possessed. Those feelings can be revived and reborn in a safe, trusting therapeutic environment.
Issues, such as anger, depression, coping skills, conflict resolution, alcoohol, substance abuse, trauma and stress and anxiety management were addressed,.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist for 25 years I have extensive experience helping couples and individuals confront life's challenges. My goal is to help you transform life's difficulties into opportunities for growth and change. By employing various innovative techniques and strategies your dreams can become realities. Anger, fear, judgement and doubt have a tendency to get in the way of achieving our goals and can render us feeling isolated and hopeless. Remember, your feelings of joy, confidence, optimism and hope that we possessed. Those feelings can be revived and reborn in a safe, trusting therapeutic environment.
(972) 325-5343 View (972) 325-5343
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Dustin Swann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rowlett, TX 75088
I offer help to teenagers and adults suffering from depression or anxiety due to a variety of factors such as family issues, grief, and fear. I can help you walk through the pain in your life and be there guiding you to a safe place where you can find solace. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2007 and I can tell you that you are not alone. Many, if not most, of us suffer through pain and heartache and it is okay to seek out help in your time of need. Let me help you find peace & joy.
I offer help to teenagers and adults suffering from depression or anxiety due to a variety of factors such as family issues, grief, and fear. I can help you walk through the pain in your life and be there guiding you to a safe place where you can find solace. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2007 and I can tell you that you are not alone. Many, if not most, of us suffer through pain and heartache and it is okay to seek out help in your time of need. Let me help you find peace & joy.
(972) 992-5978 View (972) 992-5978
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Pam McWhirter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rowlett, TX 75089
I see ADULT Individuals age 18 to 64, who struggle with issues such as relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, affair recovery, divorce, and work problems.
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to. Someone that is not a family member or a friend. Your relationships may be strained to a point that you just can't figure out how to move forward, or you can't turn your mind off and it's impacting every area of your life. If you are tired of trying to solve your problems alone, I can help.
I see ADULT Individuals age 18 to 64, who struggle with issues such as relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, affair recovery, divorce, and work problems.
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to. Someone that is not a family member or a friend. Your relationships may be strained to a point that you just can't figure out how to move forward, or you can't turn your mind off and it's impacting every area of your life. If you are tired of trying to solve your problems alone, I can help.
(214) 960-2411 View (214) 960-2411
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Melissa Holt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Rowlett, TX 75088
I specialize in treating couples, adolescents, and individuals struggling with relationship trauma, anxiety, depression, infidelity, and crisis management.
We all need to feel loved, cared for, supported, and like we matter. I am a firm believer in meeting my clients where they are in life. When these needs are not met, we feel anxious, depressed and hopeless. These feelings may spill into your relationships as well and become self-destructive. Every emotion you feel is valid, and my goal is for my clients and couples to feel empowered, worthy, and safe.
I specialize in treating couples, adolescents, and individuals struggling with relationship trauma, anxiety, depression, infidelity, and crisis management.
We all need to feel loved, cared for, supported, and like we matter. I am a firm believer in meeting my clients where they are in life. When these needs are not met, we feel anxious, depressed and hopeless. These feelings may spill into your relationships as well and become self-destructive. Every emotion you feel is valid, and my goal is for my clients and couples to feel empowered, worthy, and safe.
(469) 457-3974 View (469) 457-3974
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Edward Luna
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Rowlett, TX 75030
Anxiety, depression, and relationship issues take a toll on everyday life. They can lead to counter-productive coping strategies such as substance use (i.e., alcohol) and may even further complicate your interactions with others. While these concerns have become all too familiar in our society, the experience is uniquely personal. Symptoms vary widely from persistent stress and worry, mindless habits (i.e., endlessly scrolling the internet), trouble sleeping, lack of motivation, irritability, fatigue, and loss of interest. Fortunately, there is hope as these types of issues are treatable—change is possible.
Anxiety, depression, and relationship issues take a toll on everyday life. They can lead to counter-productive coping strategies such as substance use (i.e., alcohol) and may even further complicate your interactions with others. While these concerns have become all too familiar in our society, the experience is uniquely personal. Symptoms vary widely from persistent stress and worry, mindless habits (i.e., endlessly scrolling the internet), trouble sleeping, lack of motivation, irritability, fatigue, and loss of interest. Fortunately, there is hope as these types of issues are treatable—change is possible.
(972) 292-7092 View (972) 292-7092
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LaTreece Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Rowlett, TX 75030  (Online Only)
If you are not your best right now, feeling sad, anxious, depressed, grieving, or even feeling helpless, I can help you. Everyone deserves a safe place to be heard, valued, and respected. I bring a comprehensive set of skills that will be valuable in my role as Licensed Therapist. I enjoy working with adolescents, couples, and families as I help them navigate difficult times and improve their relationship with themselves and others. I specialize in trauma informed care, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and coping with grief and loss. During our initial sessions, we will create a treatment plan and set goals for therapy.
If you are not your best right now, feeling sad, anxious, depressed, grieving, or even feeling helpless, I can help you. Everyone deserves a safe place to be heard, valued, and respected. I bring a comprehensive set of skills that will be valuable in my role as Licensed Therapist. I enjoy working with adolescents, couples, and families as I help them navigate difficult times and improve their relationship with themselves and others. I specialize in trauma informed care, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and coping with grief and loss. During our initial sessions, we will create a treatment plan and set goals for therapy.
(469) 281-7351 View (469) 281-7351
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Elevate Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rowlett, TX 75088
These include: depression/anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, autism, adjustment disorders, self-worth, self-harm, issues communicating, affairs, porn addictions, marriage & family counseling and EMDR.
Elevate is now accepting NEW clients! Realizing you could use help does not make you broken, it makes you human. The perfect candidate for counseling realizes that if they could have fixed a problem on their own, they would have done it by now. They realize that they could benefit from having a professional listen and help them better tell and re-frame their story. This person believes they are committed to make needed change to become the best version of themselves. A person who most benefits from counseling is there because they want to be and they fully buy-in to the process. Start simply and simply start by reaching out today!
These include: depression/anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, autism, adjustment disorders, self-worth, self-harm, issues communicating, affairs, porn addictions, marriage & family counseling and EMDR.
Elevate is now accepting NEW clients! Realizing you could use help does not make you broken, it makes you human. The perfect candidate for counseling realizes that if they could have fixed a problem on their own, they would have done it by now. They realize that they could benefit from having a professional listen and help them better tell and re-frame their story. This person believes they are committed to make needed change to become the best version of themselves. A person who most benefits from counseling is there because they want to be and they fully buy-in to the process. Start simply and simply start by reaching out today!
(214) 271-4417 View (214) 271-4417
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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.