You will begin with a 45 minute medical clearance and Ketamine education session with the Dr Ben Mati, MD with whom I provide KAP. Next is a 50 minute preparation session with me where we can get to know one another and discuss the procedures and protocols for the Ketamine medicine session. Next is a 3 hour ketamine assisted psychotherapy medicine session with myself Dr Mati and one other participant. We follow up in the next 48 hours with a 50 minute integration session.
You will begin with a 45 minute medical clearance and Ketamine education session with the Dr Ben Mati, MD with whom I provide KAP. Next is a 50 minute preparation session with me where we can get to know one another and discuss the procedures and protocols for the Ketamine medicine session. Next is a 3 hour ketamine assisted psychotherapy medicine session with myself Dr Mati and one other participant. We follow up in the next 48 hours with a 50 minute integration session.
Welcome to New Generations Counseling Center! A Safe Place; As We All Have a Story. With the help of our staff, whether it’s our therapists or our support staff, we look forward to interacting with you. Additionally, we take big pride with working with the health insurance companies who have teams that assist you in seeking out care. We are proudly accepting Gold Coast Health Plan (Ventura County Specific/MEDI-CAL) to meet the needs of the Ventura County Community.
Welcome to New Generations Counseling Center! A Safe Place; As We All Have a Story. With the help of our staff, whether it’s our therapists or our support staff, we look forward to interacting with you. Additionally, we take big pride with working with the health insurance companies who have teams that assist you in seeking out care. We are proudly accepting Gold Coast Health Plan (Ventura County Specific/MEDI-CAL) to meet the needs of the Ventura County Community.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Life Skills Therapy Group in Ventura. VIDEO THERAPY. Decrease depression, anxiety, anger, relationship conflicts, mood disorders, personality disorders & other emotional/mental health issues. Teaches mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance & interpersonal effectiveness skills; offers support. Safe, confidential, non-judgmental & compassionate environment to heal, discover one's strengths, learn effective coping skills. Evidence-based practice; trained by Marsha Linehan, founder of DBT; 18-20 weeks, Mons, 4p-6p. Groups are ongoing; spots open. Heidi Allison, LCSW, 562-449-7298; email: heidiar@sbcglobal.net. Cost: I bill Gold Coast/Beacon, Medicare and Kaiser, or Cash: $50 per session.
Hosted by Heidi Allison Dbt Therapist; New Directions Dbt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DBT
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Life Skills Therapy Group in Ventura. VIDEO THERAPY. Decrease depression, anxiety, anger, relationship conflicts, mood disorders, personality disorders & other emotional/mental health issues. Teaches mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance & interpersonal effectiveness skills; offers support. Safe, confidential, non-judgmental & compassionate environment to heal, discover one's strengths, learn effective coping skills. Evidence-based practice; trained by Marsha Linehan, founder of DBT; 18-20 weeks, Mons, 4p-6p. Groups are ongoing; spots open. Heidi Allison, LCSW, 562-449-7298; email: heidiar@sbcglobal.net. Cost: I bill Gold Coast/Beacon, Medicare and Kaiser, or Cash: $50 per session.
Small private practice offering individual, couple, and adolescent psychotherapy specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, ptsd, addiction, interpersonal relationships, and more.
Hosted by John Joseph Tarsitano
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
I help adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and a longing for deeper meaning.
Small private practice offering individual, couple, and adolescent psychotherapy specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, ptsd, addiction, interpersonal relationships, and more.
This group is an hour and a half long music and art therapy group that is designed for individuals who want help managing stress, depression and for anyone interested in the therapeutic aspects of artistic and musical expression. We will be using musical instruments at times and art supplies will be provided. Groups will take place indoors in a safe confidential space and there is no artistic or musical skills needed. This is a closed group for adults 18+ and requires a commitment of 5 sessions at $250 deposit with 8 spots available.
Hosted by Sara Trevino Faulstich
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
This group is an hour and a half long music and art therapy group that is designed for individuals who want help managing stress, depression and for anyone interested in the therapeutic aspects of artistic and musical expression. We will be using musical instruments at times and art supplies will be provided. Groups will take place indoors in a safe confidential space and there is no artistic or musical skills needed. This is a closed group for adults 18+ and requires a commitment of 5 sessions at $250 deposit with 8 spots available.
Take the next step on your personal journey! Embrace spontaneity and freedom. Cultivate presence. Find inspiration. Make commitments. Invite curiosity. Balance mind, body and spirit. Value self-love. Be brave. Know empathy. Open to the mystery Celebrate life. Have fun! Every time you listen to your heart, you move closer to your souls' true calling. Explore freedom, acceptance and experimentation as Bonnie guides you to tune into your intuition, release expectations and welcome joyful authentic expression into your life and creative process.
Take the next step on your personal journey! Embrace spontaneity and freedom. Cultivate presence. Find inspiration. Make commitments. Invite curiosity. Balance mind, body and spirit. Value self-love. Be brave. Know empathy. Open to the mystery Celebrate life. Have fun! Every time you listen to your heart, you move closer to your souls' true calling. Explore freedom, acceptance and experimentation as Bonnie guides you to tune into your intuition, release expectations and welcome joyful authentic expression into your life and creative process.
This group is designed for those we have worked with in the past and or who have experience with KAP. We ask that all participants engage in integration therapy with myself or their primary therapist with whom we collaborate. There are 3-5 participants and these groups are held as needed 1-3 times per month. They are 3 hours long and provide medical and therapeutic support from me and Dr Ben Mati, MD.
This group is designed for those we have worked with in the past and or who have experience with KAP. We ask that all participants engage in integration therapy with myself or their primary therapist with whom we collaborate. There are 3-5 participants and these groups are held as needed 1-3 times per month. They are 3 hours long and provide medical and therapeutic support from me and Dr Ben Mati, MD.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group Thursdays, 2p-4p, Ventura, Video Therapy. DBT helps reduce depression, anxiety, conflicts, emotional distress, mood swings and improve overall well being. You will learn mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness skills and connect with others. Safe, confidential, supportive environment. Call for details! I bill Kaiser, Gold Coast/Beacon & Medicare or $50 per session. Heidi at 562-449-7298; heidiar@sbcglobal.net. I look forward to working with you!
Hosted by Heidi Allison Dbt Therapist; New Directions Dbt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DBT
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group Thursdays, 2p-4p, Ventura, Video Therapy. DBT helps reduce depression, anxiety, conflicts, emotional distress, mood swings and improve overall well being. You will learn mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness skills and connect with others. Safe, confidential, supportive environment. Call for details! I bill Kaiser, Gold Coast/Beacon & Medicare or $50 per session. Heidi at 562-449-7298; heidiar@sbcglobal.net. I look forward to working with you!
In this 12-week group, boys will work through a program of discussing mental health and coping skills in dealing with emotional stress, relationships (i.e. peer pressure), and other environmental influences.
In this 12-week group, boys will work through a program of discussing mental health and coping skills in dealing with emotional stress, relationships (i.e. peer pressure), and other environmental influences.
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For young adults ages 18-25, Engage Treatment helps one build the skills one needs to lead an emotionally healthier, clearer, more true-to-yourself life. We do that through a combination of process and skill-based therapies, like CBT and DBT, and incorporating specialty groups like art and music therapy. Engage Treatment collaborates with your outside support team, including therapists, doctors, schools, and your wider support network, so you have a complete treatment plan to work with. Together, we work as a team to discover and meet your treatment goals.
We treat severe depression, anxiety, and related challenges.
For young adults ages 18-25, Engage Treatment helps one build the skills one needs to lead an emotionally healthier, clearer, more true-to-yourself life. We do that through a combination of process and skill-based therapies, like CBT and DBT, and incorporating specialty groups like art and music therapy. Engage Treatment collaborates with your outside support team, including therapists, doctors, schools, and your wider support network, so you have a complete treatment plan to work with. Together, we work as a team to discover and meet your treatment goals.
Becoming a mother is a life changing experience. It can often be filled with joy and wonder, but can also include anxiety and sadness. Take steps toward postpartum wellness and become a part of a community of women who understand you. The demands of everyday life too often leave women socially isolated and worn out, placing them at risk for physical and emotional illnesses. Join us for this 3 session series which encourages interactive discussion and assigns cognitive behavioral "homework." Facilitated by: Eynav E. Accortt, Ph.D. & Kimberly Zevallos, MA, LMFT
Becoming a mother is a life changing experience. It can often be filled with joy and wonder, but can also include anxiety and sadness. Take steps toward postpartum wellness and become a part of a community of women who understand you. The demands of everyday life too often leave women socially isolated and worn out, placing them at risk for physical and emotional illnesses. Join us for this 3 session series which encourages interactive discussion and assigns cognitive behavioral "homework." Facilitated by: Eynav E. Accortt, Ph.D. & Kimberly Zevallos, MA, LMFT
The focus of our Preteen IOP is to help children who are struggling with their mental health to feel better about themselves, stronger in their abilities, and supported in all that they do. This is where children are given resources, tools, and a team of their own, all dedicated to helping them discover more about themselves and their place in the world around them. Our groups revolve around process and skill-based therapy techniques, including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and the Oaklander Model of Gestalt Therapy.
We treat severe depression, anxiety, and related challenges.
The focus of our Preteen IOP is to help children who are struggling with their mental health to feel better about themselves, stronger in their abilities, and supported in all that they do. This is where children are given resources, tools, and a team of their own, all dedicated to helping them discover more about themselves and their place in the world around them. Our groups revolve around process and skill-based therapy techniques, including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and the Oaklander Model of Gestalt Therapy.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach designed to reduce emotion dysregulation, impulsive behavior, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and treat other mental health or behavioral issues. The goal of DBT is to help teens change ineffective behavior patterns by learning skills that will help them reach their goals. Our programs include four DBT skills groups a week that cover core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Teens learn a new DBT skill in each group. Our staff help teens practice these skills so that they know how to use them in their daily lives.
We specialize in teen depression treatment, help for teen anxiety, therapy for self-harming teens, and DBT for suicidal teens.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach designed to reduce emotion dysregulation, impulsive behavior, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and treat other mental health or behavioral issues. The goal of DBT is to help teens change ineffective behavior patterns by learning skills that will help them reach their goals. Our programs include four DBT skills groups a week that cover core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Teens learn a new DBT skill in each group. Our staff help teens practice these skills so that they know how to use them in their daily lives.
NEW SUPPORT GROUP BEGINNING OCTOBER, 2024: Focus on providing a safe, community for widowed people to share experiences, learn evidence based skills to help with coping; post-traumatic growth is one of the most effective and well respected therapy modalities for grief recovery; Ellen is an expert in teaching and supporting grieving individuals to put specific skills into action and experience relief and find hope.
Hosted by Ellen Zuravel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Simi Valley, CA 93065
NEW SUPPORT GROUP BEGINNING OCTOBER, 2024: Focus on providing a safe, community for widowed people to share experiences, learn evidence based skills to help with coping; post-traumatic growth is one of the most effective and well respected therapy modalities for grief recovery; Ellen is an expert in teaching and supporting grieving individuals to put specific skills into action and experience relief and find hope.
Support group for Lawyers with mental health, substance abuse and/or issues with the State Bar of California
Hosted by Paul R Booth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPCC, MFT, MAC, CSAT, CMAT
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
Support group for Lawyers with mental health, substance abuse and/or issues with the State Bar of California
The group members are high school students from the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas. Our group population struggles with mental health issues such as depression, anger, anxiety, friendships or family dynamics, COVID worries, and low self-esteem. We meet weekly from 5-6:15 during the school year with a summer break (starting on Zoom to keep members safe). Looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Hosted by Daniel Veselak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
The group members are high school students from the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas. Our group population struggles with mental health issues such as depression, anger, anxiety, friendships or family dynamics, COVID worries, and low self-esteem. We meet weekly from 5-6:15 during the school year with a summer break (starting on Zoom to keep members safe). Looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Wake Up Wednesdays! Get over the mid-week hump and join Psychologist, Dr. Lydia Luna for our virtual group, The Breath of Soul. Our group includes Breathwork and Soul Discussions. Our Breathwork is intended to provide energetic healing and emotional release. The Soul Discussion is a time to process, check-in and receive support. The goal is to help you connect, gain insight and feel better. Our group is kept small to allow members time to share. We also offer 1:1 Breathwork for those interested in individual breathwork sessions. Fees: $55/group & $175/individual breathwork session.
I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, dealing with trauma, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected.
Wake Up Wednesdays! Get over the mid-week hump and join Psychologist, Dr. Lydia Luna for our virtual group, The Breath of Soul. Our group includes Breathwork and Soul Discussions. Our Breathwork is intended to provide energetic healing and emotional release. The Soul Discussion is a time to process, check-in and receive support. The goal is to help you connect, gain insight and feel better. Our group is kept small to allow members time to share. We also offer 1:1 Breathwork for those interested in individual breathwork sessions. Fees: $55/group & $175/individual breathwork session.
For teens ages 13-17, the Engage Treatment Teen IOP offers the supportive environment and mentality needed to grow and heal. We use a two-pronged approach – team-based peer support and family-centered therapy. Through 9-12 hours of weekly group therapy, teens are offered a space where they can be authentic, vulnerable, and honest. These sessions include a wide variety of therapeutic techniques including DBT, CBT, mindfulness, art therapy, and more. Engage’s teen program relies on weekly family therapy and participation in our parent’s support services.
We treat severe depression, anxiety, and related challenges.
For teens ages 13-17, the Engage Treatment Teen IOP offers the supportive environment and mentality needed to grow and heal. We use a two-pronged approach – team-based peer support and family-centered therapy. Through 9-12 hours of weekly group therapy, teens are offered a space where they can be authentic, vulnerable, and honest. These sessions include a wide variety of therapeutic techniques including DBT, CBT, mindfulness, art therapy, and more. Engage’s teen program relies on weekly family therapy and participation in our parent’s support services.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach designed to reduce emotion dysregulation, impulsive behavior, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and treat other mental health or behavioral issues. The goal of DBT is to help teens change ineffective behavior patterns by learning skills that will help them reach their goals. Our programs include four DBT skills groups a week that cover core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Teens learn a new DBT skill in each group. Our staff help teens practice these skills so that they know how to use them in their daily lives.
We specialize in teen depression treatment, help for teen anxiety, therapy for self-harming teens, and DBT for suicidal teens.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach designed to reduce emotion dysregulation, impulsive behavior, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and treat other mental health or behavioral issues. The goal of DBT is to help teens change ineffective behavior patterns by learning skills that will help them reach their goals. Our programs include four DBT skills groups a week that cover core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Teens learn a new DBT skill in each group. Our staff help teens practice these skills so that they know how to use them in their daily lives.
New group will start Fall 2024. If you've gone through a divorce or separation and are struggling to move on, come join us and receive the support you need. Divorce is one of the most difficult experiences anyone can go through and you might have unresolved feelings of anger, stress, anxiety or depression. You are not alone. This divorce recovery group offers a unique approach using mindfulness and self-compassion to help you heal, forgive, and assist you in developing personal strength and peace of mind to break out of negative-thinking spirals.
Hosted by Ava Shokoufi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
New group will start Fall 2024. If you've gone through a divorce or separation and are struggling to move on, come join us and receive the support you need. Divorce is one of the most difficult experiences anyone can go through and you might have unresolved feelings of anger, stress, anxiety or depression. You are not alone. This divorce recovery group offers a unique approach using mindfulness and self-compassion to help you heal, forgive, and assist you in developing personal strength and peace of mind to break out of negative-thinking spirals.
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Depression Support Groups
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.