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Inside Out CURE Psychiatry LLC
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
Through Inside Out CURE, my focus is to help individuals become more Compassionate, Understanding, and aware of their strengths and vulnerabilities, while developing Resilience & Empathy. I am a Harvard trained infant, child, & adult psychiatrist. Because of my unique background in infancy, parenting, perinatal health, ADHD, child and adult psychiatry, I offer services to all age groups by applying principals of psychotherapy, pharmacology, and neuroscience. I also do school consultation and provide comprehensive evaluations for excessive social media use, PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and stress or burnout.
Through Inside Out CURE, my focus is to help individuals become more Compassionate, Understanding, and aware of their strengths and vulnerabilities, while developing Resilience & Empathy. I am a Harvard trained infant, child, & adult psychiatrist. Because of my unique background in infancy, parenting, perinatal health, ADHD, child and adult psychiatry, I offer services to all age groups by applying principals of psychotherapy, pharmacology, and neuroscience. I also do school consultation and provide comprehensive evaluations for excessive social media use, PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and stress or burnout.
(609) 375-0734 View (609) 375-0734
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Michelle McCarthy
Psychiatric Nurse, APN, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
Michelle is passionate about delivering care to individuals suffering from anxiety, substance use, and depression. Client motivation and dedication are key to utilizing the tools provided during our sessions including medication management, implementing lifestyle interventions, and therapy to help develop and implement a successful treatment plan. Relief of the client's suffering in dealing with their mental health issues and striving for an improvement in their quality of life is key to treatment.
Michelle is passionate about delivering care to individuals suffering from anxiety, substance use, and depression. Client motivation and dedication are key to utilizing the tools provided during our sessions including medication management, implementing lifestyle interventions, and therapy to help develop and implement a successful treatment plan. Relief of the client's suffering in dealing with their mental health issues and striving for an improvement in their quality of life is key to treatment.
(609) 710-7844 View (609) 710-7844
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Edena Walden
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
If you have been suffering with anxiety or depression, unable to get a restful nights sleep, or just feel like you are not reaching your full potential, contact me.
Ideally my patient is as invested in their care as I am. They could have a variety of diagnoses but the thing they have in common is they are willing to give the process time, are open to new ideas, and know there is no magic pill to fix all their problems. My patients want to get to the best version of themselves and are willing to try therapy as well as medications to help them reach that goal. My patient wants an empathetic, listening provider who can guide their care based on the evidence, but tailored to their individual needs.
If you have been suffering with anxiety or depression, unable to get a restful nights sleep, or just feel like you are not reaching your full potential, contact me.
Ideally my patient is as invested in their care as I am. They could have a variety of diagnoses but the thing they have in common is they are willing to give the process time, are open to new ideas, and know there is no magic pill to fix all their problems. My patients want to get to the best version of themselves and are willing to try therapy as well as medications to help them reach that goal. My patient wants an empathetic, listening provider who can guide their care based on the evidence, but tailored to their individual needs.
(609) 293-2860 View (609) 293-2860
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Eronmwon Balogun
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
As an ideal psychiatric mental health client, I present with moderate depression and generalized anxiety disorder. My primary needs include medication management for symptom relief and psychoeducation on coping strategies. My goals are to attain emotional stability, enhance daily functioning, and reduce distress. I seek an understanding of my conditions, effective pharmacological interventions, and therapeutic support to develop resilience. Motivated by a desire for improved quality of life, I aim to cultivate a balanced mental state, fostering a sense of control and well-being in navigating life's challenges.
As an ideal psychiatric mental health client, I present with moderate depression and generalized anxiety disorder. My primary needs include medication management for symptom relief and psychoeducation on coping strategies. My goals are to attain emotional stability, enhance daily functioning, and reduce distress. I seek an understanding of my conditions, effective pharmacological interventions, and therapeutic support to develop resilience. Motivated by a desire for improved quality of life, I aim to cultivate a balanced mental state, fostering a sense of control and well-being in navigating life's challenges.
(609) 604-7108 View (609) 604-7108
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Mesode Sobe-Uduaghan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540
Helping clients with different mood disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, substance use, etc.
Mesode is a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who empowers individuals to achieve mental wellness from pre-adolescent to adulthood. She is committed to providing compassionate/empathetic care and personalized treatment plans. With expertise in assessment, diagnosis, relationship-building skills, and medication management. She strives to foster a supportive therapeutic environment where clients can thrive and regain control of their lives. Collaborating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, she aims to promote holistic well-being and resilience in the face of mental challenges.
Helping clients with different mood disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, substance use, etc.
Mesode is a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who empowers individuals to achieve mental wellness from pre-adolescent to adulthood. She is committed to providing compassionate/empathetic care and personalized treatment plans. With expertise in assessment, diagnosis, relationship-building skills, and medication management. She strives to foster a supportive therapeutic environment where clients can thrive and regain control of their lives. Collaborating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, she aims to promote holistic well-being and resilience in the face of mental challenges.
(609) 403-3055 View (609) 403-3055
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Dr. Tony Issac
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540
Dr. Issac is an experienced addiction and general psychiatrist with eight years of experience. He has helped many overcome their mental health challenges. Issac evaluates, diagnoses, and treats people based on their medical pathology, nutritional, and hormonal health. People suffering from addictions, or with other mental health challenges, such as anxiety, and depression, can recover with the correct diagnosis and treatment. Combining medications with psychotherapy, Dr. Issac considers various medical factors to treat his patients; he plans comprehensive treatments. His warmth and compassion are welcoming and supportive.
Dr. Issac is an experienced addiction and general psychiatrist with eight years of experience. He has helped many overcome their mental health challenges. Issac evaluates, diagnoses, and treats people based on their medical pathology, nutritional, and hormonal health. People suffering from addictions, or with other mental health challenges, such as anxiety, and depression, can recover with the correct diagnosis and treatment. Combining medications with psychotherapy, Dr. Issac considers various medical factors to treat his patients; he plans comprehensive treatments. His warmth and compassion are welcoming and supportive.
(201) 371-4044 View (201) 371-4044
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Arnaldo Negron
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540  (Online Only)
We specialize in the Evaluation and Management of Adults with Psychiatric conditions. Aroga offer specialized treatment for medication resistant depressed patients such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Intranasal Ketamine and Spravato. We are the only center in the area to offer QB Test, a FDA cleared test to assess treatment optimization in ADHD. We also offer treatment for Eating disorders and Obesity, as well as Office-based treatment of opioid dependence and Addiction. Our therapies provide multiple psychotherapy techniques to help our patients to achieve complete treatment success.
We specialize in the Evaluation and Management of Adults with Psychiatric conditions. Aroga offer specialized treatment for medication resistant depressed patients such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Intranasal Ketamine and Spravato. We are the only center in the area to offer QB Test, a FDA cleared test to assess treatment optimization in ADHD. We also offer treatment for Eating disorders and Obesity, as well as Office-based treatment of opioid dependence and Addiction. Our therapies provide multiple psychotherapy techniques to help our patients to achieve complete treatment success.
(609) 279-1339 View (609) 279-1339
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Sandhya Chinala
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
I am board- certified in psychiatry and licensed to practice in New Jersey. My practice is geared towards providing psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to functional individuals. I help children, adolescents and adults with clinical depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD (children only), OCD, PTSD, and a variety of other mental health and wellness issues. I believe in comprehensive, careful evaluation and systematic plan for treatment.
I am board- certified in psychiatry and licensed to practice in New Jersey. My practice is geared towards providing psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to functional individuals. I help children, adolescents and adults with clinical depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD (children only), OCD, PTSD, and a variety of other mental health and wellness issues. I believe in comprehensive, careful evaluation and systematic plan for treatment.
(609) 380-7573 View (609) 380-7573
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Dorothy A Borresen
Psychiatric Nurse, PhD, APN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
My special areas of interest are women's mental health generally, including depression, postpartum depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder anxiety ( panic, generalized anxiety and OCD).
My approach to helping people is patient-centered and integrative. I practice evidence-based approaches and shared decision making. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner trained at University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers University and a licensed psychologist trained at Temple University. As an assistant professor of medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School I teach family medicine residents and medical students psychopharmacology, behavioral health and life style medicine. This provides me with a breadth of knowledge and unique experience particularly when people have physical health problems.
My special areas of interest are women's mental health generally, including depression, postpartum depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder anxiety ( panic, generalized anxiety and OCD).
My approach to helping people is patient-centered and integrative. I practice evidence-based approaches and shared decision making. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner trained at University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers University and a licensed psychologist trained at Temple University. As an assistant professor of medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School I teach family medicine residents and medical students psychopharmacology, behavioral health and life style medicine. This provides me with a breadth of knowledge and unique experience particularly when people have physical health problems.
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Betty Anne Nixon
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, RN, APN-C, , PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540  (Online Only)
If you suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief, you may feel stuck, overwhelmed, and frustrated. I would like to meet with you to discuss your symptoms and recommend a treatment plan. This may include medication management and/or EMDR therapy. Let me reassure you that we all struggle. Working together, it is with the hope that you will gain insight, understanding, and respect for your thoughts and experiences. We will consider that distress in the present may have ties to unresolved pain from the past. Together, we will focus on healing, and easing inner conflict, so that you have the ability to enjoy your life now.
If you suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief, you may feel stuck, overwhelmed, and frustrated. I would like to meet with you to discuss your symptoms and recommend a treatment plan. This may include medication management and/or EMDR therapy. Let me reassure you that we all struggle. Working together, it is with the hope that you will gain insight, understanding, and respect for your thoughts and experiences. We will consider that distress in the present may have ties to unresolved pain from the past. Together, we will focus on healing, and easing inner conflict, so that you have the ability to enjoy your life now.
(609) 403-3872 View (609) 403-3872
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LACKA Behavioral Health LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
Dr. Loretta Oguonu, is a board-certified doctorate prepared psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I maintain LACKA Behavioral Health, a private owned practice which specializes in the treatment of younger adults and older adults with a broad range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorders, impulsivity, and many more. I have 16 years’ experience as a nurse in mental health disorders and has been treating younger adults and older adults as a board-certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner for 8 years.
Dr. Loretta Oguonu, is a board-certified doctorate prepared psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I maintain LACKA Behavioral Health, a private owned practice which specializes in the treatment of younger adults and older adults with a broad range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorders, impulsivity, and many more. I have 16 years’ experience as a nurse in mental health disorders and has been treating younger adults and older adults as a board-certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner for 8 years.
(609) 445-3794 View (609) 445-3794
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Al (Alican) Dalkilic
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH, FAPA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540
I specialize in treatment resistant DEPRESSION. As a Yale University trained psychiatrist, I utilize evidence based and FDA approved treatments supported with solid research to help our clients with difficult-to-treat depression. At Depression Doctors & TMS Program, we have been observing significant improvements in individuals with severe and chronic depression even if their symptoms failed to respond to trials of multiple antidepressants, complex medication regimens, and therapies. Two safe, effective, & FDA approved treatments for though-to-treat major depression are: TMS Therapy and Spravato (Esketamine) treatment.
I specialize in treatment resistant DEPRESSION. As a Yale University trained psychiatrist, I utilize evidence based and FDA approved treatments supported with solid research to help our clients with difficult-to-treat depression. At Depression Doctors & TMS Program, we have been observing significant improvements in individuals with severe and chronic depression even if their symptoms failed to respond to trials of multiple antidepressants, complex medication regimens, and therapies. Two safe, effective, & FDA approved treatments for though-to-treat major depression are: TMS Therapy and Spravato (Esketamine) treatment.
(856) 517-4169 View (856) 517-4169
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Lee Ann Colleton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APN-C , PMHNP, CARN-AP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540
Life can be "overwhelming" leaving you feeling "off-track" at times. My practice is dedicated to empowering clients with strategies to balance areas of anxiety, depression and mood disorders. Having a background in family medicine and family psychiatric mental health, helps to evaluate each client from a psychiatric perspective and incorporate their medical issues. I can provide behavioral and psychiatric services to clients across the lifespan.
Life can be "overwhelming" leaving you feeling "off-track" at times. My practice is dedicated to empowering clients with strategies to balance areas of anxiety, depression and mood disorders. Having a background in family medicine and family psychiatric mental health, helps to evaluate each client from a psychiatric perspective and incorporate their medical issues. I can provide behavioral and psychiatric services to clients across the lifespan.
(848) 400-4302 View (848) 400-4302
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Mindwellness Psychiatry LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
Sharon has provided care to clients with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia, Bipolar and other mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, psychosis and other mental health illness.
Sharon's approach is to meet you where you are and to include you as a partner in your own mental health care.
Sharon has provided care to clients with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia, Bipolar and other mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, psychosis and other mental health illness.
Sharon's approach is to meet you where you are and to include you as a partner in your own mental health care.
(609) 849-3410 View (609) 849-3410
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Taslim Zaman
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08544  (Online Only)
Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). I address conditions from both a Lifestyle AND Medical perspective compared to most physicians who focus often on solely a medical perspective. I have experience treating Adhd, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Trauma, Personality Disorders, Obsessions & Compulsions, Insomnia, Psychosis, and more.
Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). I address conditions from both a Lifestyle AND Medical perspective compared to most physicians who focus often on solely a medical perspective. I have experience treating Adhd, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Trauma, Personality Disorders, Obsessions & Compulsions, Insomnia, Psychosis, and more.
(215) 607-7764 View (215) 607-7764
Tina Pryor
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
My ideal client is struggling with anxiety and/or depression and is seeking services to find balance.
My ideal client is struggling with anxiety and/or depression and is seeking services to find balance.
(609) 710-8681 View (609) 710-8681
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Shandel Douglas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, AGNP-BC, MAT-C, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
As a licensed nurse practitioner with a specialization in psychiatry and experience in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, I have a crucial role in providing comprehensive care and support to individuals with ADHD, work-life balance coaching, PMDD, anxiety, and depression.
My ideal client would be someone seeking mental health support with a genuine commitment to their well-being and personal growth. Here are some characteristics, issues, needs, and goals of this client: Openness to therapy, mental health challenges, emotional support, self-improvement, stress management, relationship enhancement, coping skills, reducing symptoms, medication management, holistic approach, and long-term well-being. My ideal client is motivated, committed to their mental well-being, and seeking to improve their overall quality of life and achieve personal growth and self-awareness.
As a licensed nurse practitioner with a specialization in psychiatry and experience in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, I have a crucial role in providing comprehensive care and support to individuals with ADHD, work-life balance coaching, PMDD, anxiety, and depression.
My ideal client would be someone seeking mental health support with a genuine commitment to their well-being and personal growth. Here are some characteristics, issues, needs, and goals of this client: Openness to therapy, mental health challenges, emotional support, self-improvement, stress management, relationship enhancement, coping skills, reducing symptoms, medication management, holistic approach, and long-term well-being. My ideal client is motivated, committed to their mental well-being, and seeking to improve their overall quality of life and achieve personal growth and self-awareness.
(609) 785-3537 View (609) 785-3537
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Les Linet
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
Dr. Linet is comfortable using psychotherapy or psychopharmacology. He has expertise treating anxiety, depression and disruptive/acting out behavior whether caused by psychological problems, ADHD, bipolar or other mood disorders. He wrote "The Search for Stimulation: Understanding ADHD," a link to which can be found at www.LesLinetMD.com. Dr. Linet appeared on television discussing OCD and Tourette Syndrome. He is one of a relatively few thousand physicians with a federal waiver to prescribe buprenorphine for addiction. He also counsels families and patients in handling substance abuse.
Dr. Linet is comfortable using psychotherapy or psychopharmacology. He has expertise treating anxiety, depression and disruptive/acting out behavior whether caused by psychological problems, ADHD, bipolar or other mood disorders. He wrote "The Search for Stimulation: Understanding ADHD," a link to which can be found at www.LesLinetMD.com. Dr. Linet appeared on television discussing OCD and Tourette Syndrome. He is one of a relatively few thousand physicians with a federal waiver to prescribe buprenorphine for addiction. He also counsels families and patients in handling substance abuse.
(609) 222-4900 View (609) 222-4900
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The Princeton Developmental & Psychiatric Center
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
Expertise in the psychopharmacological treatments of Autism and developmental disorders, PDD,Learning problems, ADHD, Children's emotional and psychiatric issues,Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety issues,Obscessive and compulsive disorder, Psychosis,Posttraumatic stress disorder,abuse issues, parent child relational problems and adult psychiatric issues.
I believe in evidence-based psychiatry but appreciates the role of emerging treatments.My comprehensive approach from the developmental,genetic,neurobiological, environmental and cultural/spiritual facets have consistently resulted in significant gains by the clients. My treatment focuses on symptom complex and how it is connected with the neurotransmitters and brain circuits rather than mere diagnostic criteria. I strongly believe that every individual is unique and requires individualized interventions for maximum benefit & personal growth.Understand and appreciate the complex needs of human being. Deep understanding of the pain of others as I live with a family member with mental health needs.
Expertise in the psychopharmacological treatments of Autism and developmental disorders, PDD,Learning problems, ADHD, Children's emotional and psychiatric issues,Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety issues,Obscessive and compulsive disorder, Psychosis,Posttraumatic stress disorder,abuse issues, parent child relational problems and adult psychiatric issues.
I believe in evidence-based psychiatry but appreciates the role of emerging treatments.My comprehensive approach from the developmental,genetic,neurobiological, environmental and cultural/spiritual facets have consistently resulted in significant gains by the clients. My treatment focuses on symptom complex and how it is connected with the neurotransmitters and brain circuits rather than mere diagnostic criteria. I strongly believe that every individual is unique and requires individualized interventions for maximum benefit & personal growth.Understand and appreciate the complex needs of human being. Deep understanding of the pain of others as I live with a family member with mental health needs.
(732) 965-3186 View (732) 965-3186
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Theresa Flanagan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540  (Online Only)
Flanagan is experienced in treating a wide range of conditions, she has particular expertise in ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and autism spectrum disorder.
Dr. Flanagan is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who understands the challenges that children and their families face. With her compassionate and empathetic approach, she provides a holistic and comprehensive treatment plan that goes beyond just prescribing medication. Dr. Flanagan believes in the power of combining psychotherapy and parent guidance with medication management. She recognizes that mental health issues can have an impact on a child's daily life, and by addressing both the emotional and biological aspects, she aims to create lasting positive changes. What sets her apart understanding of lifestyle factors as well.
Flanagan is experienced in treating a wide range of conditions, she has particular expertise in ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and autism spectrum disorder.
Dr. Flanagan is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who understands the challenges that children and their families face. With her compassionate and empathetic approach, she provides a holistic and comprehensive treatment plan that goes beyond just prescribing medication. Dr. Flanagan believes in the power of combining psychotherapy and parent guidance with medication management. She recognizes that mental health issues can have an impact on a child's daily life, and by addressing both the emotional and biological aspects, she aims to create lasting positive changes. What sets her apart understanding of lifestyle factors as well.
(201) 903-9520 View (201) 903-9520

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.