Pediatric & Family Behavioral Health, PLLC
PFBH specializes in the psychiatric treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. We are an evidence-based clinic that deals primarily in medication management & psychotherapy. We have experience in treating Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Substance Abuse, Personality Disorder, ...
Hosted by David Balis Patton
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28210
PFBH specializes in the psychiatric treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. We are an evidence-based clinic that deals primarily in medication management & psychotherapy. We have experience in treating Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Substance Abuse, Personality Disorder, ...
JD Wellness, LLC
At JD Wellness, LLC, Mr. Darden has a patient-centered approach to mental health care. He believes the input from patients is crucial to designing an effective and individualized treatment plan for them. Throughout the treatment process, he will collaborate with ...
Hosted by Jason Darden
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28210
At JD Wellness, LLC, Mr. Darden has a patient-centered approach to mental health care. He believes the input from patients is crucial to designing an effective and individualized treatment plan for them. Throughout the treatment process, he will collaborate with ...
Mind Balance Mental Health and Wellness, PLLC
Mind Balance Mental Health and Wellness, PLLC. is a leading provider of mental health medication management services. Our practitioners work closely with patients to accurately manage their mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans. We are committed to providing ...
Hosted by Melanie Whitesell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28211
Mind Balance Mental Health and Wellness, PLLC. is a leading provider of mental health medication management services. Our practitioners work closely with patients to accurately manage their mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans. We are committed to providing ...
L & B Counseling
Hosted by L & B Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28277
Kaleidoscope Counseling
Kaleidoscope Counseling is a therapy practice dedicated to counseling by providing unbiased counseling to assist in the mental wellness of individuals and couples. Our counselors are versed in the treatment of couple counseling, anxiety and management of depression along with ...
Hosted by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28204
Kaleidoscope Counseling is a therapy practice dedicated to counseling by providing unbiased counseling to assist in the mental wellness of individuals and couples. Our counselors are versed in the treatment of couple counseling, anxiety and management of depression along with ...
HEART Healing Educating & Abolishing Racial Trauma
THIS IS A VIRTUAL 6 WEEK GROUP STARTING 4/6/2024 **Empowerment and Resilience Building: To empower participants with tools and strategies for self-care, self-compassion, and resilience-building in the face of racial trauma. **Safe Space for Validation and Connection: To create a ...
Hosted by Charlene Dyer
Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, NASMCPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28278
THIS IS A VIRTUAL 6 WEEK GROUP STARTING 4/6/2024 **Empowerment and Resilience Building: To empower participants with tools and strategies for self-care, self-compassion, and resilience-building in the face of racial trauma. **Safe Space for Validation and Connection: To create a ...
Leadership Development
This group is for leaders seeking to sharpen their leadership skills. This is a 4 month segment of learning about leadership. We will meet monthly (virtually). I am so eagerly excited to help support you in your growth. Feel free ...
Hosted by Veronda Bellamy
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28262
This group is for leaders seeking to sharpen their leadership skills. This is a 4 month segment of learning about leadership. We will meet monthly (virtually). I am so eagerly excited to help support you in your growth. Feel free ...
Anxiety Support Group
Small (4-7) member group. Professionally facilitated. Group's goals are 50% didactic learning and to offer support and encouragement to its members. Group is on-going and open. Due to CoVid precautions, we have paused the group. Please contact us to be ...
Hosted by Montgomery Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28209
Small (4-7) member group. Professionally facilitated. Group's goals are 50% didactic learning and to offer support and encouragement to its members. Group is on-going and open. Due to CoVid precautions, we have paused the group. Please contact us to be ...
Tuesday Evening Adult DBT Virtual Group
Learn DBT skills to help you be more effective in you life. DBT can help most people live a life worth living and was originally developed for clients with Borderline Personality Disorder. Especially helpful for people who feel stuck, depressed, ...
Hosted by Trish Lockhart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28209
Learn DBT skills to help you be more effective in you life. DBT can help most people live a life worth living and was originally developed for clients with Borderline Personality Disorder. Especially helpful for people who feel stuck, depressed, ...
TMS treatment group
This group is for people who have been treated with TMS and wish to have continued therapy in a group setting with others who have been treated with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for medication-resistant depression. The group lends support for Depression ...
Hosted by Three Strand Wellness LLC
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28209
This group is for people who have been treated with TMS and wish to have continued therapy in a group setting with others who have been treated with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for medication-resistant depression. The group lends support for Depression ...
Laura Seitz lcsw lcas
Specializing in adolescent issues of mental health, addiction , group therapy , parent education
Hosted by Advene Health Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28270
Specializing in adolescent issues of mental health, addiction , group therapy , parent education
Women's Issues and Depression
Creating a waiting list for upcoming group starting the first week of July, 2023. Will cover varies women's issues and concerns relating to relationships, anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc. If you are interested, please contact me at 703-626-0533.
Hosted by Carolyn J Henderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, QS, NCC, BCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28210
Creating a waiting list for upcoming group starting the first week of July, 2023. Will cover varies women's issues and concerns relating to relationships, anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc. If you are interested, please contact me at 703-626-0533.
Nurses Aftercare & Support Group
Nurses struggle with asking for help. This group brings nurses together so they can learn how to take better care of themselves. "Nursing" is the most trusted profession but many times that is at the expense of the nurse and ...
Hosted by Connie Mele
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, RN, APRN, CARN-AP, LCAS, FIAAN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28203
Nurses struggle with asking for help. This group brings nurses together so they can learn how to take better care of themselves. "Nursing" is the most trusted profession but many times that is at the expense of the nurse and ...
Spiritual Support Group
This group is for the individual who is struggling in their spiritual walk as a Christian. This group is also for the individual who struggles with their spirituality and just may have questions. Join us at the times below. If ...
Hosted by Veronda Bellamy
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28262
This group is for the individual who is struggling in their spiritual walk as a Christian. This group is also for the individual who struggles with their spirituality and just may have questions. Join us at the times below. If ...
Young Adult Anxiety Group- virtual
Are you nervous about adulting? It can be tough being a young adult in today’s world! You might be experiencing difficulty adjusting to college or finding that job you really want (or any job at all). Maybe your roommate is ...
Hosted by Kim Matone
Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, Owner
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28226
Are you nervous about adulting? It can be tough being a young adult in today’s world! You might be experiencing difficulty adjusting to college or finding that job you really want (or any job at all). Maybe your roommate is ...
Trauma and Depression Support Group
This group is for the individual who is struggling with trauma and having symptoms of depression. You are challenged with meeting the demands of life and your goals. You feel stuck. I want you to know that there is life ...
Hosted by Veronda Bellamy
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28262
This group is for the individual who is struggling with trauma and having symptoms of depression. You are challenged with meeting the demands of life and your goals. You feel stuck. I want you to know that there is life ...
Boundaries Group- Starting January 2024
Are you looking to stop people pleasing? Grow your self-esteem? Get what you want? This group is designed to teach you how to implement and set boundaries in all aspects of life. This group will use a boundaries workbook to ...
Hosted by Megan Ashley Smith
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC-A, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28262
Are you looking to stop people pleasing? Grow your self-esteem? Get what you want? This group is designed to teach you how to implement and set boundaries in all aspects of life. This group will use a boundaries workbook to ...
Virtual Evening DBT Informed Skills Group
Do you sometimes feel like your emotions are out of control? Do you find it hard to set healthy boundaries and navigate relationship challenges? This Virtual DBT-Informed Skills Group may be a good fit for you. You will learn about ...
Hosted by Rebecca Blankenship
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28277
Do you sometimes feel like your emotions are out of control? Do you find it hard to set healthy boundaries and navigate relationship challenges? This Virtual DBT-Informed Skills Group may be a good fit for you. You will learn about ...
Women's group
Co-Lead with Michelle Coomes, LMFT, Our hope is to make a safe container to allow the brave women in our group to work on their personal growth with other women. Members are strongly encouraged to both support and challenge each ...
Hosted by Elizabeth E. Field, MA, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28204
Co-Lead with Michelle Coomes, LMFT, Our hope is to make a safe container to allow the brave women in our group to work on their personal growth with other women. Members are strongly encouraged to both support and challenge each ...
Renown Psychiatry, PLLC
April Schindler, MD is the founder and owner of Renown Psychiatry, PLLC. She offers a holistic, grounded approach to the treatment of mental illness.
Hosted by April Schindler
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28210
April Schindler, MD is the founder and owner of Renown Psychiatry, PLLC. She offers a holistic, grounded approach to the treatment of mental illness.
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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.