Depression Therapists in 49007
George K. Lockwood
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Cognitive Therapy at the University of Pennsylvania under the supervision of Aaron Beck, M.D. in 1983. I am a Founding Fellow of the Academy for Cognitive Therapy. My primary interest and expertise is in helping people identify and break free from the negative life patterns that underlie long-standing depression, anxiety, and painful relationships. My style is systematic, focused, collaborative and flexible. I see my first task as creating a safe and stable foundation from which clients can begin to meet their core emotional needs and grow.
I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Cognitive Therapy at the University of Pennsylvania under the supervision of Aaron Beck, M.D. in 1983. I am a Founding Fellow of the Academy for Cognitive Therapy. My primary interest and expertise is in helping people identify and break free from the negative life patterns that underlie long-standing depression, anxiety, and painful relationships. My style is systematic, focused, collaborative and flexible. I see my first task as creating a safe and stable foundation from which clients can begin to meet their core emotional needs and grow.
Merry Battles Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
With a focus on anger management, depression anxiety, childhood trauma and substance abuse, I am committed to helping my clients navigate through their challenges and find a path towards healing and growth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel irritated or angry for no apparent reason? Are you a married or single mother that can't seem to get it right when it comes to raising happy and well adjusted kids? Do you resort to unhealthy coping behaviors in times of high stress? It's time to get those feelings, unhealthy choices, and all the negative energy turned around. I can help.
With a focus on anger management, depression anxiety, childhood trauma and substance abuse, I am committed to helping my clients navigate through their challenges and find a path towards healing and growth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel irritated or angry for no apparent reason? Are you a married or single mother that can't seem to get it right when it comes to raising happy and well adjusted kids? Do you resort to unhealthy coping behaviors in times of high stress? It's time to get those feelings, unhealthy choices, and all the negative energy turned around. I can help.
Yasmine Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
I am here to help you navigate difficult situations going on in your life. My goal is for you to feel safe and understood. I enjoy helping people from all backgrounds. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, chronic pain, adjustment, and stress management. I believe therapy should take place in a safe, supportive, empowering, and confidential environment. Clients are active in the process, exploring areas including feelings, beliefs, and behaviors while working through personal history and identifying aspects of their lives they wish to change.
I am here to help you navigate difficult situations going on in your life. My goal is for you to feel safe and understood. I enjoy helping people from all backgrounds. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, chronic pain, adjustment, and stress management. I believe therapy should take place in a safe, supportive, empowering, and confidential environment. Clients are active in the process, exploring areas including feelings, beliefs, and behaviors while working through personal history and identifying aspects of their lives they wish to change.
Susan Weaver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
I'm currently accepting a very limited number of clients, depending on my availability. Please email me with an inquiry and I will get back to you. I'm a general practice psychotherapist with over 30 years' experience. I work best with the older adolescent-to-adult range. I work with a broad variety of issues, including anxiety, depression and panic attacks; couples and relationship issues; substance abuse and eating disorders; trauma and abuse; sexuality and gender issues; and questions of identity and personal development.
I'm currently accepting a very limited number of clients, depending on my availability. Please email me with an inquiry and I will get back to you. I'm a general practice psychotherapist with over 30 years' experience. I work best with the older adolescent-to-adult range. I work with a broad variety of issues, including anxiety, depression and panic attacks; couples and relationship issues; substance abuse and eating disorders; trauma and abuse; sexuality and gender issues; and questions of identity and personal development.
Mallory Mayer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
To put it simply, life can be hard. You and your family deserve a safe place and a trusting therapist to navigate it with. I have a passion for working with children of all ages and understand the importance of meeting them where they’re at while creating a therapeutic alliance. I have experience working with a variety of issues that impact youth including anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, ADHD, school difficulties, family changes, loss, and more. I am a certified Special Education School Social Worker with extensive knowledge in in this area and the ability to support and advocate for your child in the school setting.
To put it simply, life can be hard. You and your family deserve a safe place and a trusting therapist to navigate it with. I have a passion for working with children of all ages and understand the importance of meeting them where they’re at while creating a therapeutic alliance. I have experience working with a variety of issues that impact youth including anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, ADHD, school difficulties, family changes, loss, and more. I am a certified Special Education School Social Worker with extensive knowledge in in this area and the ability to support and advocate for your child in the school setting.
Amanda Slinkman
Masters Social Worker, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
I have experience working with children and adults with PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, ADHD, child welfare issues, and suicidal ideation. I have specialty training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the practice and use of mindfulness strategies. I have seen and experienced the process of trauma recovery and can understand the various levels trauma can impact people's lives. Nurturing a healthy thought-life is a helpful tool towards building resilience and strength in trauma and various other mental health needs.
I have experience working with children and adults with PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, ADHD, child welfare issues, and suicidal ideation. I have specialty training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the practice and use of mindfulness strategies. I have seen and experienced the process of trauma recovery and can understand the various levels trauma can impact people's lives. Nurturing a healthy thought-life is a helpful tool towards building resilience and strength in trauma and various other mental health needs.
Cristina Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (Online Only)
I specialize in addiction treatment, life transitions, depression, and anxiety.
You have the skills and strength you need to make the changes and the life that you want. But maybe you need some support or encouragement along the way. It is so rewarding to see a client make lasting, positive changes and to be able to walk alongside them as they achieve their goals.
I specialize in addiction treatment, life transitions, depression, and anxiety.
You have the skills and strength you need to make the changes and the life that you want. But maybe you need some support or encouragement along the way. It is so rewarding to see a client make lasting, positive changes and to be able to walk alongside them as they achieve their goals.
Tara N Logan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LLPC, LLMFT
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
I have experience working with abuse/neglect clients, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
Are you struggling with a loss of interest in normal activities or with a feeling of hopelessness, do you feel consumed with grief, struggle meeting goals, maybe you find it difficult to communicate effectively with family, coworkers, or friends. Life has many transitions and you may need help coping with them (new or loss of a job, college, empty nest, separation, parenting etc). I offer you a safe nonjudgmental space to assist you with finding solutions to your concerns. I am a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor & Limited Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & I can't wait to help you through your therapeutic journey.
I have experience working with abuse/neglect clients, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
Are you struggling with a loss of interest in normal activities or with a feeling of hopelessness, do you feel consumed with grief, struggle meeting goals, maybe you find it difficult to communicate effectively with family, coworkers, or friends. Life has many transitions and you may need help coping with them (new or loss of a job, college, empty nest, separation, parenting etc). I offer you a safe nonjudgmental space to assist you with finding solutions to your concerns. I am a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor & Limited Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & I can't wait to help you through your therapeutic journey.
Ashley Lewis
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
I work with kids (10 years +), teenagers, and adults on varying concerns such as: anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, school related stressors, trauma, communication skills, interpersonal relationships, coping skills, and much more.
I know from personal experience how helpful and impactful therapy can be which is what ultimately led me to becoming a therapist. I use empathy and compassion to support children, teens and adults throughout the treatment process. My goal as a therapist is to ensure I am providing a safe and comfortable environment that my clients enjoy coming to. The types of techniques, tools and methods I use vary and are tailored to the client's specific needs.
I work with kids (10 years +), teenagers, and adults on varying concerns such as: anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, school related stressors, trauma, communication skills, interpersonal relationships, coping skills, and much more.
I know from personal experience how helpful and impactful therapy can be which is what ultimately led me to becoming a therapist. I use empathy and compassion to support children, teens and adults throughout the treatment process. My goal as a therapist is to ensure I am providing a safe and comfortable environment that my clients enjoy coming to. The types of techniques, tools and methods I use vary and are tailored to the client's specific needs.
Melinda Nichols
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
In our highly pressured and complicated lives, so many of us experience work issues, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, and/or the stress of daily life. It can feel so exhausting and frustrating. You may even feel stuck but know that you deserve more. Through the therapeutic process, we will work together to prioritize your goals so that we knock down the barriers and challenges that you may be facing and restore joy and peace in your life.
In our highly pressured and complicated lives, so many of us experience work issues, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, and/or the stress of daily life. It can feel so exhausting and frustrating. You may even feel stuck but know that you deserve more. Through the therapeutic process, we will work together to prioritize your goals so that we knock down the barriers and challenges that you may be facing and restore joy and peace in your life.
S.C. Nash Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, isolation, sadness, trauma, grief, ineffective communication, people-pleasing, and struggling with transitions in life? Do you find it challenging to connect with a therapist who truly comprehends the intricate facets of your identity, as a Black & Brown person, member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and advocate? Our practice bridges the gap between marginalized communities and the therapists best equipped to guide healing. We invite you to lean into your journey toward growth and healing by taking the first step & scheduling with us.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, isolation, sadness, trauma, grief, ineffective communication, people-pleasing, and struggling with transitions in life? Do you find it challenging to connect with a therapist who truly comprehends the intricate facets of your identity, as a Black & Brown person, member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and advocate? Our practice bridges the gap between marginalized communities and the therapists best equipped to guide healing. We invite you to lean into your journey toward growth and healing by taking the first step & scheduling with us.
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Psychologist, PhD, LPC, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (Online Only)
I have particular interest and expertise in helping folks with concerns related to gender identity and sexual orientation, as well as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Join me and jump in! My job is to guide and support you as you build a life worth living. I work with motivated individuals, couples, and families to go after their dreams, make life's difficult decisions, and move forward. I work with clients holistically and collaboratively. I believe that the core of therapy should be the relationship that we form during our work together. I will work hard to know and understand you. Using evidence-based techniques and therapies, I hope to help you make a difference in your life.
I have particular interest and expertise in helping folks with concerns related to gender identity and sexual orientation, as well as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Join me and jump in! My job is to guide and support you as you build a life worth living. I work with motivated individuals, couples, and families to go after their dreams, make life's difficult decisions, and move forward. I work with clients holistically and collaboratively. I believe that the core of therapy should be the relationship that we form during our work together. I will work hard to know and understand you. Using evidence-based techniques and therapies, I hope to help you make a difference in your life.
Jill P Chestang
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Transformation from depression, anxiety, personal problems, grief, life transitions and other issues can be challenging. It is important to have the right support and a strong, positive relationship with your counselor. I work to provide an environment that is both safe and non-judgmental. I will help you identify the things you want to be different in your life and develop skills and a plan for reaching your desired goals.
Transformation from depression, anxiety, personal problems, grief, life transitions and other issues can be challenging. It is important to have the right support and a strong, positive relationship with your counselor. I work to provide an environment that is both safe and non-judgmental. I will help you identify the things you want to be different in your life and develop skills and a plan for reaching your desired goals.
Lindsay McClead
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adult clients addressing anxiety, depression, life adjustments, grief, and self worth.
My commitment is to support you in positive changes in an accepting environment. Through a collaborative approach, you will gain insight into maladaptive patterns that may be inhibiting you from creating the life you want to live.
I work with adult clients addressing anxiety, depression, life adjustments, grief, and self worth.
My commitment is to support you in positive changes in an accepting environment. Through a collaborative approach, you will gain insight into maladaptive patterns that may be inhibiting you from creating the life you want to live.
David Lawrence
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
I focus on using evidenced based therapies in order to provide my clients with effective treatments for a variety of problems. My aim is to help clients to understand their personal values in life, to achieve their personal goals, and to overcome the barriers that interfere with living a values-based life. I personally believe that we are all doing the best we can, and that we can all benefit from having someone support us in making meaningful changes in our lives. I specialize in treatments for trauma, perfectionism, and treatment resistant anxiety and depression.
I focus on using evidenced based therapies in order to provide my clients with effective treatments for a variety of problems. My aim is to help clients to understand their personal values in life, to achieve their personal goals, and to overcome the barriers that interfere with living a values-based life. I personally believe that we are all doing the best we can, and that we can all benefit from having someone support us in making meaningful changes in our lives. I specialize in treatments for trauma, perfectionism, and treatment resistant anxiety and depression.
Masters' Counseling and Life Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Are you coping with grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, or relationship issues in your life? I would like to walk along side of you and help you be your best. The journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step of reaching out for a free telephone consultation to get your life back on track. I want to help you to live a full and happy life.
Are you coping with grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, or relationship issues in your life? I would like to walk along side of you and help you be your best. The journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step of reaching out for a free telephone consultation to get your life back on track. I want to help you to live a full and happy life.
Colleen Maresh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
I specialize in all types of addictions, including eating disorders but also work with adult survivors of abuse, alcohol and drug abuse, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, domestic violence, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship counseling, self-esteem, self-harm and many other issues.
I work with adults, adolescents, couples and children as young as 12. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches uniquely tailored to each client and based on the treatment goals we develop together. I believe that each person has a unique place in this world. I believe that therapy gives clients a safe and supportive place to realize their potential. It’s up to me to assist them in obtaining the tools to reach it!
I specialize in all types of addictions, including eating disorders but also work with adult survivors of abuse, alcohol and drug abuse, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, domestic violence, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship counseling, self-esteem, self-harm and many other issues.
I work with adults, adolescents, couples and children as young as 12. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches uniquely tailored to each client and based on the treatment goals we develop together. I believe that each person has a unique place in this world. I believe that therapy gives clients a safe and supportive place to realize their potential. It’s up to me to assist them in obtaining the tools to reach it!
Indira Kate Kalmbach
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Whether your challenges are behavioral, cognitive, or emotional, the psychodynamic style of therapy helps you get back in touch with yourself and make decisions that are right for you. Indira combines mindfulness practices with modern psychotherapeutic techniques to help clients cope with a wide range of symptoms including trauma and traumatic stress, grief, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorders. The people she works with come from a wide variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, income levels, education levels and sexual and gender identities.
Whether your challenges are behavioral, cognitive, or emotional, the psychodynamic style of therapy helps you get back in touch with yourself and make decisions that are right for you. Indira combines mindfulness practices with modern psychotherapeutic techniques to help clients cope with a wide range of symptoms including trauma and traumatic stress, grief, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorders. The people she works with come from a wide variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, income levels, education levels and sexual and gender identities.
Ken Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
We all have had some life stressors and challenging situations, and we all can benefit from guidance and support to help us through those difficult times. I have worked in the mental health field for over 25 years and have assisted countless clients in coping with daily life stressors, trauma and depression during that time. Sometimes we all have things that happen and impact our lives, and we need someone to talk with about it. We can work together, to help you become the best version of yourself. I enjoy working with people from varied backgrounds.
We all have had some life stressors and challenging situations, and we all can benefit from guidance and support to help us through those difficult times. I have worked in the mental health field for over 25 years and have assisted countless clients in coping with daily life stressors, trauma and depression during that time. Sometimes we all have things that happen and impact our lives, and we need someone to talk with about it. We can work together, to help you become the best version of yourself. I enjoy working with people from varied backgrounds.
Aaron James Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
I enjoy working with clients with many different issues and backgrounds. I have many years of experience working with adolescents, the elderly, and everyone in-between. I have experience helping clients with behavior problems, assisting parents with managing behaviors of their children, helping couples work-out their issues, and assisting individuals with depression, anxiety, and OCD. I seek to understand my clients' challenges, and help them develop skills and strategies to overcome them.
I enjoy working with clients with many different issues and backgrounds. I have many years of experience working with adolescents, the elderly, and everyone in-between. I have experience helping clients with behavior problems, assisting parents with managing behaviors of their children, helping couples work-out their issues, and assisting individuals with depression, anxiety, and OCD. I seek to understand my clients' challenges, and help them develop skills and strategies to overcome them.
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Depression Therapists
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.