Depression Psychiatrists in Lutherville Timonium, MD

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Sara Vieweg Rosen
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
I most often see adults who are anxious, depressed and wanting to learn how their mind works.
I provide talk therapy and medication management, as needed. Together, we can learn about how your mind works and put words to feelings that you have. We can also work to identify patterns which may be holding you back and potential shifts which may improve your feelings of efficacy. As you increase your self-understanding, you can find a deeper sense of purpose in your life and more meaningful connections in social and professional relationships. I also provide a sliding scale fee for an intensive talk therapy.
I most often see adults who are anxious, depressed and wanting to learn how their mind works.
I provide talk therapy and medication management, as needed. Together, we can learn about how your mind works and put words to feelings that you have. We can also work to identify patterns which may be holding you back and potential shifts which may improve your feelings of efficacy. As you increase your self-understanding, you can find a deeper sense of purpose in your life and more meaningful connections in social and professional relationships. I also provide a sliding scale fee for an intensive talk therapy.
(410) 575-1761 View (410) 575-1761
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Tamara Pottillo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC, CCM
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093  (Online Only)
Welcome to a new era of mental health treatment! Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal struggles or other mental health concerns? Do you feel like traditional therapy hasn't provided the relief you need. My clinical practice focuses on consultation, evaluation, and treatment selection; that includes psychotherapy, lab evaluation, medical rule-out, and pharmacotherapy when necessary for patients ages 6-60 years old . Call today to schedule an appointment and embark on a transformative journey towards improved mental health.
Welcome to a new era of mental health treatment! Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal struggles or other mental health concerns? Do you feel like traditional therapy hasn't provided the relief you need. My clinical practice focuses on consultation, evaluation, and treatment selection; that includes psychotherapy, lab evaluation, medical rule-out, and pharmacotherapy when necessary for patients ages 6-60 years old . Call today to schedule an appointment and embark on a transformative journey towards improved mental health.
(410) 734-5091 View (410) 734-5091
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Charlotte Coates-Wilkes
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
I treat a wide spectrum of problems in living: depression, anxiety, women's issues, personality disorders, gender issues, psychosomatic problems.
I have a deep interest in helping you explore all aspects of your life-emotional,physical and spiritual. It is my belief that such an exploration will result in a conviction that it is your life that you are living, that it is you that is living it and no one else. It will help you feel that it is you that is in charge of your life and no one else.
I treat a wide spectrum of problems in living: depression, anxiety, women's issues, personality disorders, gender issues, psychosomatic problems.
I have a deep interest in helping you explore all aspects of your life-emotional,physical and spiritual. It is my belief that such an exploration will result in a conviction that it is your life that you are living, that it is you that is living it and no one else. It will help you feel that it is you that is in charge of your life and no one else.
(410) 449-4915 View (410) 449-4915
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Ranen Psychiatric Associates
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
After training at Hopkins and then serving as full-time staff/faculty at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for many years, I am now in private practice where I treat a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, irritability, OCD, mood swings, Bipolar, and life stressors. I am double Board-Certified, and both a Psychopharmacologist (medication expert) and Psychotherapist (using Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and other approaches). You deserve expertise, compassion, and a holistic approach to understanding you and your circumstances.
After training at Hopkins and then serving as full-time staff/faculty at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for many years, I am now in private practice where I treat a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, irritability, OCD, mood swings, Bipolar, and life stressors. I am double Board-Certified, and both a Psychopharmacologist (medication expert) and Psychotherapist (using Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and other approaches). You deserve expertise, compassion, and a holistic approach to understanding you and your circumstances.
(410) 413-2145 View (410) 413-2145
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Christine Tran-Boynes
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
I am able to treat a variety of mental health conditions, and special interests of mine include depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (including hair pulling and skin picking).
Accepting new patients - in network with BCBS and Cigna. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist in Towson, MD who specializes in medication management for adults 18 years old and over. As such, if you are already working with a psychologist, therapist, or counselor for therapy, I would be happy to collaborate. Telehealth appointments are offered to patients physically present in Maryland at the time of the session.
I am able to treat a variety of mental health conditions, and special interests of mine include depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (including hair pulling and skin picking).
Accepting new patients - in network with BCBS and Cigna. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist in Towson, MD who specializes in medication management for adults 18 years old and over. As such, if you are already working with a psychologist, therapist, or counselor for therapy, I would be happy to collaborate. Telehealth appointments are offered to patients physically present in Maryland at the time of the session.
(443) 234-8357 View (443) 234-8357
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Kristin Mary Sorensen
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMH-NP, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
I appreciate the opportunity to work with children, adolescent and adult clients. I see clients via a privacy protected telemedicine-video conferencing platform (Telemedicine) and in person if preferred. I welcome those who are feeling down, anxious, having difficulty focusing or controlling behavior and those who are concerned with alcohol and drug use. If you have longstanding psychiatric concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, attention deficit and addictions, I will conduct a thorough review of medication and hospitalization history and together, we will create a unique plan of care for you.
I appreciate the opportunity to work with children, adolescent and adult clients. I see clients via a privacy protected telemedicine-video conferencing platform (Telemedicine) and in person if preferred. I welcome those who are feeling down, anxious, having difficulty focusing or controlling behavior and those who are concerned with alcohol and drug use. If you have longstanding psychiatric concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, attention deficit and addictions, I will conduct a thorough review of medication and hospitalization history and together, we will create a unique plan of care for you.
(218) 228-8910 View (218) 228-8910
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Modinat (Ty) Fagbenro
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Are you feeling sad or lonely lately? Do you have problems with anxiety or issues with self-esteem? If you do, you may benefit from the services of our health professionals. I am well-experienced in providing behavioral health support for various disorders which may include medications and therapy sessions. This journey is client-driven, and I feel honored when clients invite me to be a part of their journey to renew and restore their mental health. I will not only treat your current and existing mental health conditions, but I will equally educate you on different ways to prevent other mental health conditions from occurring.
Are you feeling sad or lonely lately? Do you have problems with anxiety or issues with self-esteem? If you do, you may benefit from the services of our health professionals. I am well-experienced in providing behavioral health support for various disorders which may include medications and therapy sessions. This journey is client-driven, and I feel honored when clients invite me to be a part of their journey to renew and restore their mental health. I will not only treat your current and existing mental health conditions, but I will equally educate you on different ways to prevent other mental health conditions from occurring.
(410) 672-7028 View (410) 672-7028
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LivingWaters Integrative Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Are you feeling sad or lonely lately? Do you have problems with anxiety or issues with self-esteem? If you do, you may benefit from the services of our health professionals. They are well-experienced in providing behavioral health support for various disorders which may include medications and therapy sessions. This journey is client-driven and we feel honored when clients invite us to be a part of their journey to renew and restore their mental health. We will not only treat your current and existing mental health conditions, but we will also educate you on different ways to prevent other mental health conditions from occurring.
Are you feeling sad or lonely lately? Do you have problems with anxiety or issues with self-esteem? If you do, you may benefit from the services of our health professionals. They are well-experienced in providing behavioral health support for various disorders which may include medications and therapy sessions. This journey is client-driven and we feel honored when clients invite us to be a part of their journey to renew and restore their mental health. We will not only treat your current and existing mental health conditions, but we will also educate you on different ways to prevent other mental health conditions from occurring.
(410) 672-7028 View (410) 672-7028
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MNC Wellness Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093  (Online Only)
My name is Dr. Michael Nwandu. Dedicated, highly motivated psychiatric nurse practitioner, I have a wide range of medication management experience across the lifespan, including ADHD, eating disorders, substance use disorders, OCD, mood disorders and personality disorders. I believe successful medication management is based on open communication between myself and you. Strong focus on listening to you and addressing your concerns and answering all your questions.
My name is Dr. Michael Nwandu. Dedicated, highly motivated psychiatric nurse practitioner, I have a wide range of medication management experience across the lifespan, including ADHD, eating disorders, substance use disorders, OCD, mood disorders and personality disorders. I believe successful medication management is based on open communication between myself and you. Strong focus on listening to you and addressing your concerns and answering all your questions.
(410) 896-6805 View (410) 896-6805
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Azim Shahsavar M D
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Dr. Shahsavar is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both General as well as Addiction psychiatry. Dr. Shahsavar completed his psychiatry residency training at the Department of Mental Health, St. Elizabeths hospital in Washington, DC. He also completed an addiction fellowship at Yale University, School of Medicine. Presently, He is in private practice in Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to starting his private practice, Dr. Shahsavar was working at Sheppard Pratt Hospital in Towson, MD where he continues to have the hospital Privilage.
Dr. Shahsavar is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both General as well as Addiction psychiatry. Dr. Shahsavar completed his psychiatry residency training at the Department of Mental Health, St. Elizabeths hospital in Washington, DC. He also completed an addiction fellowship at Yale University, School of Medicine. Presently, He is in private practice in Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to starting his private practice, Dr. Shahsavar was working at Sheppard Pratt Hospital in Towson, MD where he continues to have the hospital Privilage.
(443) 396-2430 View (443) 396-2430
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Elizabeth Omopariola
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMH
Verified Verified
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
I am a compassionate and dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner with a deep commitment to providing holistic and person-centered mental health care. With over 5 years of experience in the mental health field, I have developed a profound understanding of the complexities of mental health and the impact it has on individuals' lives. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I possess a unique blend of nursing expertise and advanced psychiatric knowledge.Through a comprehensive and collaborative approach, I strive to deliver exceptional care that addresses both the physical and emotional aspect. I am licensed in Maryland and Washington DC
I am a compassionate and dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner with a deep commitment to providing holistic and person-centered mental health care. With over 5 years of experience in the mental health field, I have developed a profound understanding of the complexities of mental health and the impact it has on individuals' lives. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I possess a unique blend of nursing expertise and advanced psychiatric knowledge.Through a comprehensive and collaborative approach, I strive to deliver exceptional care that addresses both the physical and emotional aspect. I am licensed in Maryland and Washington DC
(667) 222-1909 View (667) 222-1909
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Betty Githuku
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
My philosophy is centered around partnering with my patients in their healing journey, and I strongly believe that our mental health is the foundation of our overall being. When we prioritize our mental health, other aspects of our lives can thrive accordingly. That's why I practice a holistic approach to mental health with a personalized plan for each patient. My goal is to provide compassionate and judgment-free care to all of my patients. We strive to ensure that you feel comfortable, supported, and important throughout your treatment. If you're looking for a partner in your mental health journey, I'm here to help.
My philosophy is centered around partnering with my patients in their healing journey, and I strongly believe that our mental health is the foundation of our overall being. When we prioritize our mental health, other aspects of our lives can thrive accordingly. That's why I practice a holistic approach to mental health with a personalized plan for each patient. My goal is to provide compassionate and judgment-free care to all of my patients. We strive to ensure that you feel comfortable, supported, and important throughout your treatment. If you're looking for a partner in your mental health journey, I'm here to help.
(443) 785-3064 View (443) 785-3064
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Christine Kalu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Are you a teenager who is feeling sad or lonely? Or do you have school-age children struggling with anxiety and low self-esteem? With a deep passion for helping children and teenagers navigate the complexities of mental health issues, I'm a psychiatric nurse practitioner who provides comprehensive care that encompasses both pharmacological interventions and psychotherapeutic approaches.
Are you a teenager who is feeling sad or lonely? Or do you have school-age children struggling with anxiety and low self-esteem? With a deep passion for helping children and teenagers navigate the complexities of mental health issues, I'm a psychiatric nurse practitioner who provides comprehensive care that encompasses both pharmacological interventions and psychotherapeutic approaches.
(443) 998-9196 View (443) 998-9196
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Michelle L. Briggs, Nurse Practitioner, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093  (Online Only)
I am a Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner with 30 years experience in the field. I am a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland Schools of Nursing. I have practiced in inpatient, emergency room, mobile crisis, home care, day hospital, and out patient settings. I am licensed to provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management and psychotherapy to ages 16 and over. I have specialized in geriatric, adult and young adult , substance misuse, mood disorder, anxiety disorder, adoption, grief, gender identity and family crisis. I recently became certified as a psychedelic assisted therapist.
I am a Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner with 30 years experience in the field. I am a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland Schools of Nursing. I have practiced in inpatient, emergency room, mobile crisis, home care, day hospital, and out patient settings. I am licensed to provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management and psychotherapy to ages 16 and over. I have specialized in geriatric, adult and young adult , substance misuse, mood disorder, anxiety disorder, adoption, grief, gender identity and family crisis. I recently became certified as a psychedelic assisted therapist.
(443) 241-5272 View (443) 241-5272
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Sara Bortner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP, PMH
Verified Verified
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Dr. Sara Bortner is a native of Maryland and earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health from the University of Maryland. She received her BSN from Towson University. Sara originally started her career as a Registered Nurse at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and COVID-19 relief efforts. Sara is board certified and is trained across the lifespan including, pediatrics and adults, to treat various mental health disorders.
Dr. Sara Bortner is a native of Maryland and earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health from the University of Maryland. She received her BSN from Towson University. Sara originally started her career as a Registered Nurse at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and COVID-19 relief efforts. Sara is board certified and is trained across the lifespan including, pediatrics and adults, to treat various mental health disorders.
(443) 708-5856 View (443) 708-5856
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Brittany Ullman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Brittany Ullman is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Throughout her years of experience, she faced numerous situations where understanding and recognizing a patient’s mental health was essential. Brittany has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and their families. Her mission is to help and advocate for patients who struggle to be heard and understood, and to manage their treatment with empathy and compassion. In addition to her practical experience, Brittany has a unique ability to connect with individuals, a capacity to understand them, and the empathy to meet them where they are.
Brittany Ullman is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Throughout her years of experience, she faced numerous situations where understanding and recognizing a patient’s mental health was essential. Brittany has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and their families. Her mission is to help and advocate for patients who struggle to be heard and understood, and to manage their treatment with empathy and compassion. In addition to her practical experience, Brittany has a unique ability to connect with individuals, a capacity to understand them, and the empathy to meet them where they are.
(443) 323-1821 View (443) 323-1821
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Carli Ruffner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMH
Verified Verified
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Accepting new clients. I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication management for individuals across the lifespan. My diverse professional background includes roles as a bedside nurse, a clinical instructor for undergraduate nursing students, and experience in school-based settings and inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities.
Accepting new clients. I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication management for individuals across the lifespan. My diverse professional background includes roles as a bedside nurse, a clinical instructor for undergraduate nursing students, and experience in school-based settings and inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities.
(443) 323-2449 View (443) 323-2449
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Gladstone Psychiatry and Wellness
Psychiatrist, LCSW, MD, CRNP
Verified Verified
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Mental Health Care – For Everyone. At Gladstone Psychiatry, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care. We use an individualized approach to help clients get their lives back on track. Our treatment approach is more than just medicine. Our psychiatrists work with you to provide evidence-based treatments, unique to your lifestyle and challenges. We believe in a holistic view of medicine and provide personalized care to each patient, while making it affordable, inclusive and easy to access.
Mental Health Care – For Everyone. At Gladstone Psychiatry, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care. We use an individualized approach to help clients get their lives back on track. Our treatment approach is more than just medicine. Our psychiatrists work with you to provide evidence-based treatments, unique to your lifestyle and challenges. We believe in a holistic view of medicine and provide personalized care to each patient, while making it affordable, inclusive and easy to access.
(443) 708-5856 View (443) 708-5856
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Lisa Kebejian
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified Verified
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a board-certified psychiatrist and psychotherapist in private practice in Towson. My practice emphasizes a collaborative process of exploration and understanding. I would seek to help you to understand yourself better, including your feelings and conflicts that may drive behaviors or get in the way. I believe that insight has the potential to lead to change. I see adults who may seek treatment for symptoms of depression or anxiety, for support as they work through life transitions or stressors in their lives, or for a variety of other reasons.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist and psychotherapist in private practice in Towson. My practice emphasizes a collaborative process of exploration and understanding. I would seek to help you to understand yourself better, including your feelings and conflicts that may drive behaviors or get in the way. I believe that insight has the potential to lead to change. I see adults who may seek treatment for symptoms of depression or anxiety, for support as they work through life transitions or stressors in their lives, or for a variety of other reasons.
(443) 991-8515 View (443) 991-8515

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AKW Mental Health & Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Timonium, MD 21093  (Online Only)
Anne is a dedicated nurse practitioner with nearly two years of experience specializing in psychiatric mental health and substance use disorder treatment (areas of interest: depression, anxiety, ADHD, perinatal, and SUD).
My goal(s) with any client is to get them on the road to their ideal level of functioning.
Anne is a dedicated nurse practitioner with nearly two years of experience specializing in psychiatric mental health and substance use disorder treatment (areas of interest: depression, anxiety, ADHD, perinatal, and SUD).
My goal(s) with any client is to get them on the road to their ideal level of functioning.
(443) 785-5578 View (443) 785-5578

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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.