Depression Psychiatrists in 20005

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Adequate Healthcare LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005  (Online Only)
Welcome to Adequate Healthcare LLC. We are happy that you want to take the first step in seeking professional services for your mental health. Are you sad, depressed, anxious, angry, having ADHD symptoms? Are your symptoms interfering with your ability to function at work, with your family, and in your social life, or is causing you to contemplate or plan to commit suicide, it would be a very good idea for you to consult with us in order to improve your mental health. Having your mental health treated improves your productivity, allowing you to focus on daily tasks and gives you the motivation to get things done in a timely manner.
Welcome to Adequate Healthcare LLC. We are happy that you want to take the first step in seeking professional services for your mental health. Are you sad, depressed, anxious, angry, having ADHD symptoms? Are your symptoms interfering with your ability to function at work, with your family, and in your social life, or is causing you to contemplate or plan to commit suicide, it would be a very good idea for you to consult with us in order to improve your mental health. Having your mental health treated improves your productivity, allowing you to focus on daily tasks and gives you the motivation to get things done in a timely manner.
(202) 915-5632 View (202) 915-5632
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Kate Price
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20005
Kate provides treatment including medication management for adolescents and adults with various conditions including mood disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, attention and concentration difficulties, and perinatal mood and anxiety symptoms.
Kate (she/her) is a masters-prepared, Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over ten years’ experience working in the mental health field. While she offers treatment to patients across the lifespan, she primarily works with adolescents and adults. She values a holistic, patient-centered approach to the care of her clients while remaining sensitive to each person’s individual life journey, values, and needs.
Kate provides treatment including medication management for adolescents and adults with various conditions including mood disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, attention and concentration difficulties, and perinatal mood and anxiety symptoms.
Kate (she/her) is a masters-prepared, Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over ten years’ experience working in the mental health field. While she offers treatment to patients across the lifespan, she primarily works with adolescents and adults. She values a holistic, patient-centered approach to the care of her clients while remaining sensitive to each person’s individual life journey, values, and needs.
(720) 419-1115 View (720) 419-1115
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Jen Gregory | Anxiety Depression Ptsd Assessment | Sgb | Ketamine Therapy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse at Stella Center with over twenty years of experience. We specialize in identifying which innovative medical treatments & virtual therapies can help relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD & TBI. After completing a virtual assessment that accounts for medical, biological, psychological & social factors, I provide individualized treatment recommendations across our advanced protocols: the dual sympathetic reset (an advanced stellate ganglion block), ketamine infusions, integration therapy, and more. This allows you to feel better faster and maintain long-lasting gains.
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse at Stella Center with over twenty years of experience. We specialize in identifying which innovative medical treatments & virtual therapies can help relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD & TBI. After completing a virtual assessment that accounts for medical, biological, psychological & social factors, I provide individualized treatment recommendations across our advanced protocols: the dual sympathetic reset (an advanced stellate ganglion block), ketamine infusions, integration therapy, and more. This allows you to feel better faster and maintain long-lasting gains.
(202) 925-8701 View (202) 925-8701
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Seeta Patel
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005  (Online Only)
Dr. Seeta Patel is a Harvard-trained, board-certified adult psychiatrist. She provides evidence-based medication management for adults (18 years and older). She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma related concerns. She works with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds and have seen how trauma can cause lifelong suffering. We often do not reach out until aspects of our life have already been affected in a negative way - for instance, when our relationships have fallen apart, or when we have lost a job. Reaching out for help is not a sign of weakness, but rather it is a sign of strength.
Dr. Seeta Patel is a Harvard-trained, board-certified adult psychiatrist. She provides evidence-based medication management for adults (18 years and older). She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma related concerns. She works with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds and have seen how trauma can cause lifelong suffering. We often do not reach out until aspects of our life have already been affected in a negative way - for instance, when our relationships have fallen apart, or when we have lost a job. Reaching out for help is not a sign of weakness, but rather it is a sign of strength.
(571) 474-3261 View (571) 474-3261
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Tirhas Zerahaimanot
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005
This includes anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, OCD, stress and insomnia.
Dr. Tirhas Zerahaimanot is a doctoral-prepared, licensed, and board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She earned her clinical Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from the University of Washington, Seattle. She has 14 plus years experience in healthcare and of those 13 years, she specialized in mental health.
This includes anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, OCD, stress and insomnia.
Dr. Tirhas Zerahaimanot is a doctoral-prepared, licensed, and board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She earned her clinical Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from the University of Washington, Seattle. She has 14 plus years experience in healthcare and of those 13 years, she specialized in mental health.
(206) 202-0742 View (206) 202-0742
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Davonna (Dee) Wilson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005
My focus is on providing mental health diagnostic evaluation integrating supportive therapy and medication management to address a range of issues, including mood, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, BED, ADHD Bipolar, LGBTQ+, and PMS/PMDD I work and treat an array of acute and chronic conditions with clients aged 7+.
Embracing the challenges you may be encountering, I am dedicated to fostering your emotional well-being and enabling you to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. As a board-certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive training, I bring a wealth of expertise to my practice. My approach goes beyond the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, I like to get to know my patients as a whole person.
My focus is on providing mental health diagnostic evaluation integrating supportive therapy and medication management to address a range of issues, including mood, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, BED, ADHD Bipolar, LGBTQ+, and PMS/PMDD I work and treat an array of acute and chronic conditions with clients aged 7+.
Embracing the challenges you may be encountering, I am dedicated to fostering your emotional well-being and enabling you to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. As a board-certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive training, I bring a wealth of expertise to my practice. My approach goes beyond the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, I like to get to know my patients as a whole person.
(833) 659-5085 View (833) 659-5085
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Nicole Tazewell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005  (Online Only)
Nicole Tazewell, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CARN is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the District of Columbia who has been practicing since 2021. She specializes in treating patients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and substance use disorders.
Nicole Tazewell, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CARN is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the District of Columbia who has been practicing since 2021. She specializes in treating patients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and substance use disorders.
(202) 849-9549 View (202) 849-9549
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Seth Gabriel Rosenblatt
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH, MA, FAPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20005
I'm an expert in psychopharmacology and have significant experience providing therapy and medication management for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use and adult attention deficit disorder (ADHD).
I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community and dual-diagnosis substance use disorders and mental health. I use compassionate talk therapy and medication management for my clients with a strong emphasis on relationship building and trust in our sessions. I am now accepting in-person patients at my new in person practice Vive Treatment Centers in Washington, DC! For telehealth, I am licensed to conduct intakes and follow ups in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. I completed my residency in Adult Psychiatry at George Washington University and am on staff at several area hospitals.
I'm an expert in psychopharmacology and have significant experience providing therapy and medication management for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use and adult attention deficit disorder (ADHD).
I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community and dual-diagnosis substance use disorders and mental health. I use compassionate talk therapy and medication management for my clients with a strong emphasis on relationship building and trust in our sessions. I am now accepting in-person patients at my new in person practice Vive Treatment Centers in Washington, DC! For telehealth, I am licensed to conduct intakes and follow ups in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. I completed my residency in Adult Psychiatry at George Washington University and am on staff at several area hospitals.
(202) 831-4902 View (202) 831-4902
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Bukola Zubair, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, BSN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005
Do you need medication management support? As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I can help you get holistic mental health support and, when needed, the medication that helps you better manage anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder (BPD), and other challenges. If you are recovering from addiction or alcohol abuse, I can prescribe Buprenorphine, Suboxone, Naloxone, and other harm reduction medications. You can lead a fuller, happier life. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping!
Do you need medication management support? As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I can help you get holistic mental health support and, when needed, the medication that helps you better manage anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder (BPD), and other challenges. If you are recovering from addiction or alcohol abuse, I can prescribe Buprenorphine, Suboxone, Naloxone, and other harm reduction medications. You can lead a fuller, happier life. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping!
(202) 410-7035 View (202) 410-7035
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Marlaine F Registe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN , PMHNP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005  (Online Only)
Have you been feeling anxious lately? Maybe you are Depressed? Tired and can’t concentrate? Or maybe you’re on a bunch of different medications that aren’t working? Does this sound familiar? If so, I can help. My name is Marlaine Registe, and I am a Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with 30 years of combined nursing experience, with 12 years in advanced practice. I work with patients ages 10-100+ with psychiatric mental health disorders in the Washington DC metro area, seeing patients all across DC, Virginia, and Maryland.
Have you been feeling anxious lately? Maybe you are Depressed? Tired and can’t concentrate? Or maybe you’re on a bunch of different medications that aren’t working? Does this sound familiar? If so, I can help. My name is Marlaine Registe, and I am a Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with 30 years of combined nursing experience, with 12 years in advanced practice. I work with patients ages 10-100+ with psychiatric mental health disorders in the Washington DC metro area, seeing patients all across DC, Virginia, and Maryland.
(202) 952-9981 View (202) 952-9981
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Erin L Palmer
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005  (Online Only)
I help adolescents ages 10-19 years old and young adults navigate symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD and high functioning autism build the mental health foundation needed to journey into adulthood.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I understand the importance of trust in the therapeutic journey. It is my commitment to you to cultivate a safe and supportive space where you feel understood, respected, and empowered. My approach to treatment is rooted in compassion, empathy, and evidence-based practices. I believe in the inherent resilience of every individual and the transformative power of therapy in fostering personal growth and healing. Whether you're navigating through life transitions, struggling with mental health challenges, or seeking self-discovery, I am here to walk alongside you on your path to wellness.
I help adolescents ages 10-19 years old and young adults navigate symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD and high functioning autism build the mental health foundation needed to journey into adulthood.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I understand the importance of trust in the therapeutic journey. It is my commitment to you to cultivate a safe and supportive space where you feel understood, respected, and empowered. My approach to treatment is rooted in compassion, empathy, and evidence-based practices. I believe in the inherent resilience of every individual and the transformative power of therapy in fostering personal growth and healing. Whether you're navigating through life transitions, struggling with mental health challenges, or seeking self-discovery, I am here to walk alongside you on your path to wellness.
(240) 332-4460 View (240) 332-4460
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Christiana Roberts
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP, PMHNP, BP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005  (Online Only)
Do you struggle with exhaustion, low energy, trouble sleeping, or feeling sad or down? Are you having excessive fear or worry or extreme feelings of guilt? Do you feel withdrawn from friends and activities? Have you noticed drastic mood changes of highs and lows? There is a reason you feel that way, and I can help. I am here to listen, empathize, and try to understand how these issues affect you and your loved ones. Remember, your mental health can affect your physical health. My strengths are in Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Mood disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and more.
Do you struggle with exhaustion, low energy, trouble sleeping, or feeling sad or down? Are you having excessive fear or worry or extreme feelings of guilt? Do you feel withdrawn from friends and activities? Have you noticed drastic mood changes of highs and lows? There is a reason you feel that way, and I can help. I am here to listen, empathize, and try to understand how these issues affect you and your loved ones. Remember, your mental health can affect your physical health. My strengths are in Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Mood disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and more.
(833) 659-8018 View (833) 659-8018
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Elizabeth Olumese
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005  (Online Only)
Dr. Olumese takes great joy in helping you find answers and solutions to your mental and behavioral health problems. She believes in a holistic approach towards treatment. She is passionate about your care and committed to clinical excellence. She works closely with you to develop an individualized treatment plan to ensure you receive the high quality care you deserve. She provides treatment to ages 18 +. She is experienced in the treatment of anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, sleep disorder, schizophrenia, and more.
Dr. Olumese takes great joy in helping you find answers and solutions to your mental and behavioral health problems. She believes in a holistic approach towards treatment. She is passionate about your care and committed to clinical excellence. She works closely with you to develop an individualized treatment plan to ensure you receive the high quality care you deserve. She provides treatment to ages 18 +. She is experienced in the treatment of anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, sleep disorder, schizophrenia, and more.
(202) 929-2614 View (202) 929-2614
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Aastha Krebs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MBA
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005
With over a decade of clinical experience, she specializes in treating depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders.
Dr. Aastha Krebs is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Recognized for her exceptional and compassionate care, she was honored with the Excellence in Nursing Award by the Good Samaritan Foundation. Dr. Krebs has authored peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters in psychiatric nursing and health policy. Dr. Krebs focuses on treating clients across the lifespan including children, adolescents, and adults.
With over a decade of clinical experience, she specializes in treating depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders.
Dr. Aastha Krebs is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Recognized for her exceptional and compassionate care, she was honored with the Excellence in Nursing Award by the Good Samaritan Foundation. Dr. Krebs has authored peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters in psychiatric nursing and health policy. Dr. Krebs focuses on treating clients across the lifespan including children, adolescents, and adults.
(855) 729-1455 View (855) 729-1455
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Nubia Chong
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005
Hi, I’m Dr. Nubia Chong. I work collaboratively with adults to carefully create an individualized plan for people looking to address the effects of imbalance and disconnection within their lives. This includes (but is not limited to) Depression, Anxiety, unresolved Trauma & PTSD, and other difficulties with emotion regulation. I work from a trauma informed framework and communicate in a way that is respectful, offers hope and genuine connection. I aim to center your ability to exercise self-determination, honoring that you are the expert in yourself.
Hi, I’m Dr. Nubia Chong. I work collaboratively with adults to carefully create an individualized plan for people looking to address the effects of imbalance and disconnection within their lives. This includes (but is not limited to) Depression, Anxiety, unresolved Trauma & PTSD, and other difficulties with emotion regulation. I work from a trauma informed framework and communicate in a way that is respectful, offers hope and genuine connection. I aim to center your ability to exercise self-determination, honoring that you are the expert in yourself.
(202) 793-7170 View (202) 793-7170
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Kate Pabai•Psychiatric Nurse•Medication Management
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MS, RN
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005
Do you, your teenager, or your adolescent need medication management for ADHD, depression, insomnia or problems sleeping, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, or other psychiatric challenges? Are you already taking medication but need to adjust your prescription? Has your therapist recommended medication? You don't have to struggle or suffer needlessly. If you are not sure about medication, an assessment can help determine if you need medication, and we can develop a plan for your treatment. Often, medication and support psychotherapy can deliver tangible improvements in your life. Reach out now. I am eager to hear your story!
Do you, your teenager, or your adolescent need medication management for ADHD, depression, insomnia or problems sleeping, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, or other psychiatric challenges? Are you already taking medication but need to adjust your prescription? Has your therapist recommended medication? You don't have to struggle or suffer needlessly. If you are not sure about medication, an assessment can help determine if you need medication, and we can develop a plan for your treatment. Often, medication and support psychotherapy can deliver tangible improvements in your life. Reach out now. I am eager to hear your story!
(301) 691-4331 View (301) 691-4331
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R Curtis Bristol
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, sexual addictions, obsessive compulsive disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, phobias, panic disorders, workplace conflict and persistent, painful and destructive patterns of feelings, behaviors and perceptions towards oneself and others.
My patients live and work in a global environment with complicated interpersonal problems compounded by economic, political, cultural and religious pressures. Through extensive education, experience and world travel I have built the capacity to provide a neutral, private and safe environment permitting the pursuit of solutions for acute mental health problems as well as longer term, intensive psychoanalytic treatment. I am a board certified psychiatrist with a medical degree from University of Southern California. As a psychoanalyst I completed the curriculum and treatment of cases through the Baltimore-Washington Institute for Psychoanalysis under the auspices of the American Psychoanalytic Association.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, sexual addictions, obsessive compulsive disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, phobias, panic disorders, workplace conflict and persistent, painful and destructive patterns of feelings, behaviors and perceptions towards oneself and others.
My patients live and work in a global environment with complicated interpersonal problems compounded by economic, political, cultural and religious pressures. Through extensive education, experience and world travel I have built the capacity to provide a neutral, private and safe environment permitting the pursuit of solutions for acute mental health problems as well as longer term, intensive psychoanalytic treatment. I am a board certified psychiatrist with a medical degree from University of Southern California. As a psychoanalyst I completed the curriculum and treatment of cases through the Baltimore-Washington Institute for Psychoanalysis under the auspices of the American Psychoanalytic Association.
(202) 470-1496 View (202) 470-1496
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Marc Dalton
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005
I specialize in child & adult ADHD, depression and anxiety disorders.
I look forward to helping you achieve optimal mental health. I strive to meet each patient where they are and explore where they would like to go. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you in your journey toward good mental health.
I specialize in child & adult ADHD, depression and anxiety disorders.
I look forward to helping you achieve optimal mental health. I strive to meet each patient where they are and explore where they would like to go. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you in your journey toward good mental health.
(202) 816-6606 View (202) 816-6606
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Davonna Wilson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005  (Online Only)
Are you experiencing overwhelming negative emotions? Sadness, worry, shame, or guilt? You know you are ready for a change but you are unsure of how to start feeling better. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer a safe space to overcome individual challenges. Sessions with me will involve a true connection, this is my favorite part of working in mental health. I will earn your trust and together, we will develop a treatment plan that propels you towards wellness. As a nurse practitioner trained in both physical and mental health, your treatment plan will include personalized care for your whole being.
Are you experiencing overwhelming negative emotions? Sadness, worry, shame, or guilt? You know you are ready for a change but you are unsure of how to start feeling better. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer a safe space to overcome individual challenges. Sessions with me will involve a true connection, this is my favorite part of working in mental health. I will earn your trust and together, we will develop a treatment plan that propels you towards wellness. As a nurse practitioner trained in both physical and mental health, your treatment plan will include personalized care for your whole being.
(878) 205-8667 View (878) 205-8667
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Anthony J. Hall
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005  (Online Only)
At Ascension Psychiatric Services we believe that emotional wellness is complex and often misunderstood. It is a result of the combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. We employ the use of evidenced based therapeutic techniques along with judicious use of medication to address each of these components. It is our mission to Ascend above expectations by providing personalized and compassionate care to all, while building relationships and trust.
At Ascension Psychiatric Services we believe that emotional wellness is complex and often misunderstood. It is a result of the combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. We employ the use of evidenced based therapeutic techniques along with judicious use of medication to address each of these components. It is our mission to Ascend above expectations by providing personalized and compassionate care to all, while building relationships and trust.
(202) 868-8617 View (202) 868-8617
Depression Psychiatrists

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.