Depression Therapists in Chatham, VA
James 'scott' Law
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chatham, VA 24531 (Online Only)
Stress, Anxiety, Anger Management, ,Self-Esteem, Career, Depression, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation, Mood Disorders, Divorce and Separation, Fatherhood, First Responder, Impulsivity, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Military & Veterans, Panic Disorders, Panic Attacks, Post-Traumatic Stress and Workplace Issues.
I am a LCSW in Virginia. I enjoy helping others find balance through therapy. The therapy I provide is individualized to meet your needs. I am a veteran, father and husband with many life experiences that have helped develop my therapeutic approach. I have experience navigating and treating mental health concerns across the emotional, cognitive and behavioral health spectrum. I believe in meeting everyone where they are and developing a plan to get where they want to be while meeting their unique needs.
Stress, Anxiety, Anger Management, ,Self-Esteem, Career, Depression, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation, Mood Disorders, Divorce and Separation, Fatherhood, First Responder, Impulsivity, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Military & Veterans, Panic Disorders, Panic Attacks, Post-Traumatic Stress and Workplace Issues.
I am a LCSW in Virginia. I enjoy helping others find balance through therapy. The therapy I provide is individualized to meet your needs. I am a veteran, father and husband with many life experiences that have helped develop my therapeutic approach. I have experience navigating and treating mental health concerns across the emotional, cognitive and behavioral health spectrum. I believe in meeting everyone where they are and developing a plan to get where they want to be while meeting their unique needs.
Charlotte B. Miller Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Chatham, VA 24531
Emotional distress often surfaces in many different life situations including grief, loss of a job, infidelity, relationship issues, parenting concerns, constant worry, anxiety and depression and is often triggered by everyday life situations. I empathize with your need to get past your distressing thoughts and memories, and I will diligently and caringly work side-by- side with you to feel calm and safe again.
Emotional distress often surfaces in many different life situations including grief, loss of a job, infidelity, relationship issues, parenting concerns, constant worry, anxiety and depression and is often triggered by everyday life situations. I empathize with your need to get past your distressing thoughts and memories, and I will diligently and caringly work side-by- side with you to feel calm and safe again.
Marie R Paddock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, EMDR, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Chatham, VA 24531
The counseling process is an opportunity for people to explore who they are, where they have been, where they want to go, and who they want to become. We often start a counseling journey because we are experiencing emotional pain. My hope is that I can join with you on your healing journey, and that you come to see the journey as a gift. A gift of becoming authentically and transparently you. A gift of healthier, stronger relationships. A gift for living your best life.
The counseling process is an opportunity for people to explore who they are, where they have been, where they want to go, and who they want to become. We often start a counseling journey because we are experiencing emotional pain. My hope is that I can join with you on your healing journey, and that you come to see the journey as a gift. A gift of becoming authentically and transparently you. A gift of healthier, stronger relationships. A gift for living your best life.
Child & Adolescent Trauma Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSATP, CSOTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chatham, VA 24531
Are you struggling getting the help that your child needs? Does it seem like no one understands and you want to pull your hair out? Accessing help is not always easy. You feel like you are jumping through hoops and waiting months to get an appointment. Meanwhile, you are having sleepless nights and worrying about your child’s safety. You cry because you know your child is hurting and you don’t know how to make it better. The experience of trauma can have a significant impact on a child’s mental, emotional, and behavioral health, and lead to very challenging situations for families to deal with.
Are you struggling getting the help that your child needs? Does it seem like no one understands and you want to pull your hair out? Accessing help is not always easy. You feel like you are jumping through hoops and waiting months to get an appointment. Meanwhile, you are having sleepless nights and worrying about your child’s safety. You cry because you know your child is hurting and you don’t know how to make it better. The experience of trauma can have a significant impact on a child’s mental, emotional, and behavioral health, and lead to very challenging situations for families to deal with.
“I believe that we often must forgive ourselves before we are able to move forward.” Counseling is a safe place to process feelings of anger, anxiety, disappointment, shame, and so many others. I have a special interest in helping victims of trauma and abuse, as well as people struggling with substance abuse. I work with individuals to help them overcome obstacles and heal from the pain of the past, including substance abuse groups.
“I believe that we often must forgive ourselves before we are able to move forward.” Counseling is a safe place to process feelings of anger, anxiety, disappointment, shame, and so many others. I have a special interest in helping victims of trauma and abuse, as well as people struggling with substance abuse. I work with individuals to help them overcome obstacles and heal from the pain of the past, including substance abuse groups.
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Welcome, my name is Ian Rivera and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience in the field. I work with individuals with all types of issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, men's issues, and mood disorders. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused brief, and motivational interviewing to help elicit change from within to become the best you. I have a warm and interactive counseling style and believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Welcome, my name is Ian Rivera and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience in the field. I work with individuals with all types of issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, men's issues, and mood disorders. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused brief, and motivational interviewing to help elicit change from within to become the best you. I have a warm and interactive counseling style and believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma, I am here to help you navigate your challenges and rediscover your inner strength.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the lingering effects of trauma? Do negative thoughts keep you from living the life you want? You’re not alone, and it’s okay to ask for help. I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with these issues and are ready to take the next step towards healing and growth. In my practice, I offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. As we expires your thoughts and feelings we are bale to understand thought patterns and behavior better and work towards change.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma, I am here to help you navigate your challenges and rediscover your inner strength.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the lingering effects of trauma? Do negative thoughts keep you from living the life you want? You’re not alone, and it’s okay to ask for help. I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with these issues and are ready to take the next step towards healing and growth. In my practice, I offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. As we expires your thoughts and feelings we are bale to understand thought patterns and behavior better and work towards change.
Beverly Loftin Cobbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SUPLCSW, MSW, MTS, QHMP AC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gretna, VA 24557
I work with individuals that suffer from depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, ODD, OCD, and anger issues.
I am currently a Supervisee of Social Work with over 21 years of experience working with adults, children and couples. I have a vast knowledge of mental health as it relates to individuals, disadvantaged populations, groups and couples. My specialty also surrounds social work, child protective services, Foster care juvenile justice systems and special education. My Job is My Passion, My Ministry. I too have experienced difficult life situations, trauma and grief. I didn’t start my life with all of these titles. I had to work hard for each one of them. Through every challenge, every struggle, every stumbling block, and every failure.
I work with individuals that suffer from depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, ODD, OCD, and anger issues.
I am currently a Supervisee of Social Work with over 21 years of experience working with adults, children and couples. I have a vast knowledge of mental health as it relates to individuals, disadvantaged populations, groups and couples. My specialty also surrounds social work, child protective services, Foster care juvenile justice systems and special education. My Job is My Passion, My Ministry. I too have experienced difficult life situations, trauma and grief. I didn’t start my life with all of these titles. I had to work hard for each one of them. Through every challenge, every struggle, every stumbling block, and every failure.
Online Therapists
Kimberly Bryant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Farmville, VA 23901 (Online Only)
I guide women in building emotional resilience, liberating them from the burden of anxiety & depression.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with sadness or constant worries affecting your daily life? Struggling to manage stressful events, transitions, or life changes? Do you find yourself prioritizing others' needs over your own or caught in a cycle of people-pleasing? Are past traumas holding you back from living your best life? Navigating the ebbs and flows of life can be challenging, but you’re not alone. Therapy offers a safe space for self-discovery, healing, and growth, allowing you to explore your thoughts and feelings, gain valuable insights, and develop healthy coping strategies.
I guide women in building emotional resilience, liberating them from the burden of anxiety & depression.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with sadness or constant worries affecting your daily life? Struggling to manage stressful events, transitions, or life changes? Do you find yourself prioritizing others' needs over your own or caught in a cycle of people-pleasing? Are past traumas holding you back from living your best life? Navigating the ebbs and flows of life can be challenging, but you’re not alone. Therapy offers a safe space for self-discovery, healing, and growth, allowing you to explore your thoughts and feelings, gain valuable insights, and develop healthy coping strategies.
Erin Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, FAMI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Your decision to start counseling represents a meaningful commitment to yourself, and to a life that is more satisfying and balanced. The clients I work with appreciate my focused, sensitive and caring approach to the issues they present for counseling. If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, or relationship issues, I will work with you to develop strategies that will help you improve self-esteem and self-confidence, enhance self-awareness and relationship skills, reduce worry and negative thinking, and improve mood and energy.
Your decision to start counseling represents a meaningful commitment to yourself, and to a life that is more satisfying and balanced. The clients I work with appreciate my focused, sensitive and caring approach to the issues they present for counseling. If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, or relationship issues, I will work with you to develop strategies that will help you improve self-esteem and self-confidence, enhance self-awareness and relationship skills, reduce worry and negative thinking, and improve mood and energy.
Lisa M Locke-Downer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Crozet, VA 22932
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, behavioral problems, and social concerns. I use a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach, with family and school consultation as important components of the treatment. Consultation with physicians, psychiatrists, and other treatment providers is also welcomed. I believe in using a collaborative problem-solving approach in which we work as a team to develop an intervention plan.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, behavioral problems, and social concerns. I use a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach, with family and school consultation as important components of the treatment. Consultation with physicians, psychiatrists, and other treatment providers is also welcomed. I believe in using a collaborative problem-solving approach in which we work as a team to develop an intervention plan.
Lauren Bray
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, QMHP-A
Verified Verified
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Waitlist for new clients
My areas of focus are attachment issues, PTSD, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships/marriage, and trauma.
Hello and welcome! I am so glad you’re here. You’ve taken the first step, and it’s a big one! There are times where life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. No matter what you are bringing into counseling with you, I desire to provide you with a safe place where you can confidently feel as though you are being seen, heard, and known. Whether it's personal growth, relationship difficulties, complex trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, or other stressors, I am committed to providing tools and strategies to help you feel empowered and supported in these pursuits.
My areas of focus are attachment issues, PTSD, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships/marriage, and trauma.
Hello and welcome! I am so glad you’re here. You’ve taken the first step, and it’s a big one! There are times where life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. No matter what you are bringing into counseling with you, I desire to provide you with a safe place where you can confidently feel as though you are being seen, heard, and known. Whether it's personal growth, relationship difficulties, complex trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, or other stressors, I am committed to providing tools and strategies to help you feel empowered and supported in these pursuits.
I have many years of experience working with people with depression and anxiety as well as bipolar and schizophrenia.
Feeling like you can't quite keep it together? Sometimes we get overwhelmed with the stresses in life and need help sorting them out. Maybe you've just hit a low point or feeling overly worried and anxious. Talking to a therapist has helped many people who are feeling the same way. The last two years have been more than difficult, and people are struggling. I help people figure out what's working well for them and what's not. Then we explore together the many strengths and skills you already have and can use to overcome the problems life throws at us.
I have many years of experience working with people with depression and anxiety as well as bipolar and schizophrenia.
Feeling like you can't quite keep it together? Sometimes we get overwhelmed with the stresses in life and need help sorting them out. Maybe you've just hit a low point or feeling overly worried and anxious. Talking to a therapist has helped many people who are feeling the same way. The last two years have been more than difficult, and people are struggling. I help people figure out what's working well for them and what's not. Then we explore together the many strengths and skills you already have and can use to overcome the problems life throws at us.
Typically, I work with clients ranging in age from 12 through adulthood. Many of my clients are facing challenges with depression, anxiety, job or school performance, relationship issues (couples, parenting, family of origin, and work). Often people come to a juncture in their lives when they know something must change. My work focuses on the desired change each person brings. Together we address reducing symptoms, removing obstacles to growth and increasing life satisfaction. Techniques including NLP, non-verbal presence, mindfulness are offered.
Executive coaching, leadership and team building, masterful communication, and conflict mediation skills are offered to organizations.
Typically, I work with clients ranging in age from 12 through adulthood. Many of my clients are facing challenges with depression, anxiety, job or school performance, relationship issues (couples, parenting, family of origin, and work). Often people come to a juncture in their lives when they know something must change. My work focuses on the desired change each person brings. Together we address reducing symptoms, removing obstacles to growth and increasing life satisfaction. Techniques including NLP, non-verbal presence, mindfulness are offered.
Executive coaching, leadership and team building, masterful communication, and conflict mediation skills are offered to organizations.
Deena Michelle Robertson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Deena primarily works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and those affected by substance abuse disorders.
Ms. Deena Robertson, a Licensed Professional Counselor, has genuine compassion and empathy for those who have walked through difficult life experiences. She believes in emotional growth, hope, compassion for yourself, and understanding your traumatic experiences. Deena is very trauma-informed and believes in a non-discriminatory and non-judgmental environment that allows healing, growth, and true insight. Deena received her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling at Liberty University.
Deena primarily works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and those affected by substance abuse disorders.
Ms. Deena Robertson, a Licensed Professional Counselor, has genuine compassion and empathy for those who have walked through difficult life experiences. She believes in emotional growth, hope, compassion for yourself, and understanding your traumatic experiences. Deena is very trauma-informed and believes in a non-discriminatory and non-judgmental environment that allows healing, growth, and true insight. Deena received her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling at Liberty University.
Kim Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902 (Online Only)
Hello and warmest welcome to you. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 16 years experience working within community mental health, school based programs and university counseling centers. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions and stress management. I work to create a space that feels safe, nurturing, mindful and trustworthy. A place where you can feel heard, seen, supported and can express yourself freely and safely. Some modalities include Mindfulness Based practices, Strength Based, Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance Commitment therapy and more.
Hello and warmest welcome to you. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 16 years experience working within community mental health, school based programs and university counseling centers. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions and stress management. I work to create a space that feels safe, nurturing, mindful and trustworthy. A place where you can feel heard, seen, supported and can express yourself freely and safely. Some modalities include Mindfulness Based practices, Strength Based, Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance Commitment therapy and more.
First and foremost I want to praise you for taking the first step in making a positive change in your life (as I'm well aware this is NOT easy)! Here are issues/concerns I best target that can help along your journey: anger control, anxiety, blended family issues, depression, low self-esteem/worth, lying/manipulative, miscommunication, negative thinking, oppositional defiant, parenting, Relationship conflict resolution, and helping others to see perspectives different from their own. Again, these shifts are NOT easy to make so please know therapy is what you make it; if you put the work in you WILL see the changes you desire!
First and foremost I want to praise you for taking the first step in making a positive change in your life (as I'm well aware this is NOT easy)! Here are issues/concerns I best target that can help along your journey: anger control, anxiety, blended family issues, depression, low self-esteem/worth, lying/manipulative, miscommunication, negative thinking, oppositional defiant, parenting, Relationship conflict resolution, and helping others to see perspectives different from their own. Again, these shifts are NOT easy to make so please know therapy is what you make it; if you put the work in you WILL see the changes you desire!
I am Megan, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia with 10 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, and adults in various clinical settings. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, stress management, and self-esteem issues. I graduated from the University of Virginia with my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and obtained my Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Longwood University.
I am Megan, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia with 10 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, and adults in various clinical settings. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, stress management, and self-esteem issues. I graduated from the University of Virginia with my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and obtained my Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Longwood University.
Teletherapy/In-Person Available. I own and run a private practice in Fairfax, VA- Fairfax Integrative Therapy. Using a strengths-based approach, I help individuals and couples achieve their internal and relational goals. I incorporate attachment based models to help clients build self-awareness as they address issues related to marital conflict, infidelity, difficult life transitions, personal insecurities, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I create a safe space through empathy, patience, and curiosity, while providing each individual and couple concrete strategies and clear feedback that becomes the foundation for lasting change.
Teletherapy/In-Person Available. I own and run a private practice in Fairfax, VA- Fairfax Integrative Therapy. Using a strengths-based approach, I help individuals and couples achieve their internal and relational goals. I incorporate attachment based models to help clients build self-awareness as they address issues related to marital conflict, infidelity, difficult life transitions, personal insecurities, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I create a safe space through empathy, patience, and curiosity, while providing each individual and couple concrete strategies and clear feedback that becomes the foundation for lasting change.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (OCD, hair pulling, skin picking, etc.), Tics/Tourette's, Anxiety, Depression, and trauma/PTSD. The core of my approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also treat trauma in adults with Written Exposure Therapy (a brief, structured treatment). I'm glad to speak with you for a free brief consultation on the phone (initial 90 min. session fee is $142 and an hour session is $125). I see ALL ages for tics/Tourette's and BFRBs (hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, etc.). For all other treatment I see clients age 18 and older.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (OCD, hair pulling, skin picking, etc.), Tics/Tourette's, Anxiety, Depression, and trauma/PTSD. The core of my approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also treat trauma in adults with Written Exposure Therapy (a brief, structured treatment). I'm glad to speak with you for a free brief consultation on the phone (initial 90 min. session fee is $142 and an hour session is $125). I see ALL ages for tics/Tourette's and BFRBs (hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, etc.). For all other treatment I see clients age 18 and older.
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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.