Depression Therapists in 91411
Eleonore Savalas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
Everybody gets depressed or anxious and overwhelmed at times. Relationships are challenging and our lives can get complicated. We often feel stuck in past pain and are unable to enjoy the present. Those feelings are universal, they are part of being human. It is important to see them not as limitations, but as a stimulus to change and personal growth. There is a way to feel better no matter what your situation is.
Everybody gets depressed or anxious and overwhelmed at times. Relationships are challenging and our lives can get complicated. We often feel stuck in past pain and are unable to enjoy the present. Those feelings are universal, they are part of being human. It is important to see them not as limitations, but as a stimulus to change and personal growth. There is a way to feel better no matter what your situation is.
Jordan Kirschner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
For over fourteen years, I've provided holistic individual and couples therapy that focuses on the whole person, not just the symptoms. Many of the people I help are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, a stressful transition, or unsatisfying relationships. Others are seeking guidance in crystallizing their identity or career path, wanting to invite more meaning, passion, and purpose into their life.
For over fourteen years, I've provided holistic individual and couples therapy that focuses on the whole person, not just the symptoms. Many of the people I help are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, a stressful transition, or unsatisfying relationships. Others are seeking guidance in crystallizing their identity or career path, wanting to invite more meaning, passion, and purpose into their life.
Anielkha Jimenez Tijerino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Van Nuys, CA 91411
It has been an honor working with kind people who have struggled with depression, anxiety, and ADHD and people who are sober attending 12-step meetings who need additional support to assist them in staying sober.
Hello, I'm Anielkha Jimenez, LCSW 96417. My mission is to reduce suffering in the world, one person at a time. My approach is eclectic to fit all types of needs, and my approach is designed to meet you where you are, focusing on your strength and in strengthening those areas that need tender, love, and care to make you feel complete once again. Understand who you are and what your life looks like. Identify the goal you want to accomplish during our time together. I use person-centered, CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution-focused, 12-step, narrative therapy, etc., to help you achieve your desired goal.
It has been an honor working with kind people who have struggled with depression, anxiety, and ADHD and people who are sober attending 12-step meetings who need additional support to assist them in staying sober.
Hello, I'm Anielkha Jimenez, LCSW 96417. My mission is to reduce suffering in the world, one person at a time. My approach is eclectic to fit all types of needs, and my approach is designed to meet you where you are, focusing on your strength and in strengthening those areas that need tender, love, and care to make you feel complete once again. Understand who you are and what your life looks like. Identify the goal you want to accomplish during our time together. I use person-centered, CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution-focused, 12-step, narrative therapy, etc., to help you achieve your desired goal.
Elizabeth Francis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
I have worked with adults, adolescents, and couples on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.
Life is full of challenges. Sometimes there’s a lot of change happening in your life, other times not enough change. You might feel stuck but struggle to take a risk and simply getting through each day might be a challenge. I work to help give you the space to process your emotions and guide you towards noticing your feelings without judgment, allowing them to pass through you instead of stagnating within you.
I have worked with adults, adolescents, and couples on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.
Life is full of challenges. Sometimes there’s a lot of change happening in your life, other times not enough change. You might feel stuck but struggle to take a risk and simply getting through each day might be a challenge. I work to help give you the space to process your emotions and guide you towards noticing your feelings without judgment, allowing them to pass through you instead of stagnating within you.
Hollace Dowdy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 (Online Only)
Would you like to experience a change in your life and in your relationships? You may be experiencing increased levels of anxiety, fear, depression, overwhelm and isolation- living with unresolved trauma. I am committed to helping you find a greater sense of well-being and relief, and to gently help you reconnect to your heart. My approach to psychotherapy is based in depth psychology. I offer creative and mindfulness-based strategies combined with trauma-informed tools integrating my work in Jungian and spiritual psychology with neuropsychology.
Would you like to experience a change in your life and in your relationships? You may be experiencing increased levels of anxiety, fear, depression, overwhelm and isolation- living with unresolved trauma. I am committed to helping you find a greater sense of well-being and relief, and to gently help you reconnect to your heart. My approach to psychotherapy is based in depth psychology. I offer creative and mindfulness-based strategies combined with trauma-informed tools integrating my work in Jungian and spiritual psychology with neuropsychology.
Rebecca Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 (Online Only)
Each person is unique, and therefore I tailor my approach to each individual, drawing on modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodynamic and interpersonal therapy to help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma-reactions, interpersonal and relationship problems, and any of life’s other challenges.
I believe that a supportive therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors for therapy to successfully work. As a therapist, I aim to create a safe, trusting, non-judgmental space where you can be yourself and feel heard. I specialize in working with young adults. Whether it is starting college, joining the work force, struggling with relationships, or managing new independence and expectations, I am here to support you navigate these experiences and feelings as you are figuring out your identity and place in the world. I have experience working with and welcome adults of all ages.
Each person is unique, and therefore I tailor my approach to each individual, drawing on modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodynamic and interpersonal therapy to help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma-reactions, interpersonal and relationship problems, and any of life’s other challenges.
I believe that a supportive therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors for therapy to successfully work. As a therapist, I aim to create a safe, trusting, non-judgmental space where you can be yourself and feel heard. I specialize in working with young adults. Whether it is starting college, joining the work force, struggling with relationships, or managing new independence and expectations, I am here to support you navigate these experiences and feelings as you are figuring out your identity and place in the world. I have experience working with and welcome adults of all ages.
Jodi Milstein, LMFT, LPCC, and RockStarTherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
I have extensive experience working with clients dealing with addiction, substance abuse & dependence, eating disorders, relationship issues, depression, women's issues, life transitions.
Are you looking for a safe, nurturing, supportive environment where you can work on reaching a higher level of personal satisfaction, fulfillment and happiness? I support the idea that each individual has great freedom in directing his or her own future and resolving past issues as well as a large capacity for achieving personal growth. I believe it is important to remember that everyone's challenges and concerns are unique to them. I take a humanistic approach to psychotherapy. I am flexible in utilizing a variety of theoretical
orientations depending upon the client, their personal issues, and communication style.
I have extensive experience working with clients dealing with addiction, substance abuse & dependence, eating disorders, relationship issues, depression, women's issues, life transitions.
Are you looking for a safe, nurturing, supportive environment where you can work on reaching a higher level of personal satisfaction, fulfillment and happiness? I support the idea that each individual has great freedom in directing his or her own future and resolving past issues as well as a large capacity for achieving personal growth. I believe it is important to remember that everyone's challenges and concerns are unique to them. I take a humanistic approach to psychotherapy. I am flexible in utilizing a variety of theoretical
orientations depending upon the client, their personal issues, and communication style.
Michael Southerland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
I am trained and experienced in working with many different problems, including, depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationships, child behavior problems, communication problems between couples, attachment problems and many others.
My ideal client has the potential to recognize that they have the answer lies within and that I, as a therapist, am there to help them find the answer within themselves. All of us seeking therapy have that potential within ourselves. I am trained and skilled in working with all ages. I have experience in working with clients with different cultural backgrounds, especially LGBT clients.
I am trained and experienced in working with many different problems, including, depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationships, child behavior problems, communication problems between couples, attachment problems and many others.
My ideal client has the potential to recognize that they have the answer lies within and that I, as a therapist, am there to help them find the answer within themselves. All of us seeking therapy have that potential within ourselves. I am trained and skilled in working with all ages. I have experience in working with clients with different cultural backgrounds, especially LGBT clients.
Izabella Bagdasarian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, C, S, W
Verified Verified
Van Nuys, CA 91411
I have worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a graduate of University of Southern California. I am also an adjunct professor at Woodbury University in Psychology Department. My clinical experience began working in multiple group homes with children of foster care system and prohibition youth. I have also worked in private practice setting providing individual, couples and family therapy. I worked with the Armenian Mental Health Providers to consults on varies cases. I have experience working with individuals with complex trauma, depression, and anxiety. I provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy.
I have worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a graduate of University of Southern California. I am also an adjunct professor at Woodbury University in Psychology Department. My clinical experience began working in multiple group homes with children of foster care system and prohibition youth. I have also worked in private practice setting providing individual, couples and family therapy. I worked with the Armenian Mental Health Providers to consults on varies cases. I have experience working with individuals with complex trauma, depression, and anxiety. I provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy.
Sherri Nader
Psychologist, LCSW, PsyD
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
"WE ALL NEED HELP SOMETIME" Looking for a change, getting to know yourself and your pattern of behavior better, need guidance to enhance your life and your relationships with your loved ones, have feelings you don't know where they come from, good therapy can help you fulfill your desires and get to understand yourself better. Life can be challenging. I understand how these life challenges may result in anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Developing healthy coping skills and finding meaning through your struggles, would help you find peace and a more balanced life. Together, we can initiate that process.
"WE ALL NEED HELP SOMETIME" Looking for a change, getting to know yourself and your pattern of behavior better, need guidance to enhance your life and your relationships with your loved ones, have feelings you don't know where they come from, good therapy can help you fulfill your desires and get to understand yourself better. Life can be challenging. I understand how these life challenges may result in anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Developing healthy coping skills and finding meaning through your struggles, would help you find peace and a more balanced life. Together, we can initiate that process.
Dr. Cynthia E. Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
Whether it's work-related stress, depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders or life transitions / identify awareness, I collaborate with my clients to help them regain a sense of balance.
As a seasoned psychotherapist, organizational psychologist, and mental and sports performance coach I am dedicated to optimizing the performance of teams and individual athletes. With a deep understanding of the mental aspects that can either enhance or compromise leadership and athletic prowess, I specialize in crafting tailored strategies to help organizations and athletes to achieve peak performance with unwavering confidence in their industry and/or sport.
Whether it's work-related stress, depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders or life transitions / identify awareness, I collaborate with my clients to help them regain a sense of balance.
As a seasoned psychotherapist, organizational psychologist, and mental and sports performance coach I am dedicated to optimizing the performance of teams and individual athletes. With a deep understanding of the mental aspects that can either enhance or compromise leadership and athletic prowess, I specialize in crafting tailored strategies to help organizations and athletes to achieve peak performance with unwavering confidence in their industry and/or sport.
Craig Siders, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Van Nuys, CA 91411 (Online Only)
Need someone to talk to? I can help over the phone or in a teleconference. I am a licensed psychologist with specialized training in evidence-based psychotherapies established by research to be the most powerful, effective, and efficient methods for helping you through your difficulties. I strive to deliver these therapies with compassion, empathy, and understanding. I have a lot of experience treating adults and seniors who struggle with a variety of problems, including depression, other mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, behavioral issues, traumatic brain injury, ADHD, lack of direction and focus, and self esteem problems.
Need someone to talk to? I can help over the phone or in a teleconference. I am a licensed psychologist with specialized training in evidence-based psychotherapies established by research to be the most powerful, effective, and efficient methods for helping you through your difficulties. I strive to deliver these therapies with compassion, empathy, and understanding. I have a lot of experience treating adults and seniors who struggle with a variety of problems, including depression, other mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, behavioral issues, traumatic brain injury, ADHD, lack of direction and focus, and self esteem problems.
Kristine Tye
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
Waitlist for new clients
Worry, frustration, or emotional exhaustion may be normal, but they do not have to be the norm. Rather than working harder, let's do what works for you. My approach provides you (or your teenager) with experiences and tools that heal, reduce conflict and move life forward... beyond the limitations of anxiety, stress or trauma. I have extensive experience guiding my clients to heal patterns of worry and stress, anxiety and depression, conflict in communication, social anxiety, OCD, C/PTSD, self-harming and eating disorders.
Worry, frustration, or emotional exhaustion may be normal, but they do not have to be the norm. Rather than working harder, let's do what works for you. My approach provides you (or your teenager) with experiences and tools that heal, reduce conflict and move life forward... beyond the limitations of anxiety, stress or trauma. I have extensive experience guiding my clients to heal patterns of worry and stress, anxiety and depression, conflict in communication, social anxiety, OCD, C/PTSD, self-harming and eating disorders.
Roya Tiarraz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 (Online Only)
I specialize in relationship issues, addiction and depression.
Do you struggle in your relationship? Are you not feeling like yourself? Do you experience depressive or anxious symptoms that are bothersome? If you find yourself answering yes to any of these questions, seeking therapy can help.
I specialize in relationship issues, addiction and depression.
Do you struggle in your relationship? Are you not feeling like yourself? Do you experience depressive or anxious symptoms that are bothersome? If you find yourself answering yes to any of these questions, seeking therapy can help.
Terri L Asanovich
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
I've been practicing psychotherapy over 20 years and have treated issues such as codependency, depression, healing from childhood trauma, anxiety, life transitions,couples therapy and divorce.
Perhaps, the essence of all your mental and emotional pain lies in your inability to love yourself. Thus, it's important to uncover all barriers within yourself that prevent you from achieving this. I highly value creating a safe space for improving self-worth. There are no easy answers, only profound opportunities to explore the unresolved questions. I'm interested in understanding what continues to hold you back in life and invested in guiding you towards greater balance, meaning, creativity, and authenticity.
I've been practicing psychotherapy over 20 years and have treated issues such as codependency, depression, healing from childhood trauma, anxiety, life transitions,couples therapy and divorce.
Perhaps, the essence of all your mental and emotional pain lies in your inability to love yourself. Thus, it's important to uncover all barriers within yourself that prevent you from achieving this. I highly value creating a safe space for improving self-worth. There are no easy answers, only profound opportunities to explore the unresolved questions. I'm interested in understanding what continues to hold you back in life and invested in guiding you towards greater balance, meaning, creativity, and authenticity.
Mandi Behzadi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
Congratulations on taking the first steps toward a more manageable life! Whether considering therapy for the first time or finding your way back, having the courage to make a change in your life can feel scary. I welcome the opportunity to explore where you’re at, and guide you toward where you’d like to go. My specialties include Women's Issues, Self-Esteem/Confidence, Couples Therapy, and Childhood Trauma. Sometimes these can show up as anxiety, depression, codependency, rage, numbness, feeling inadequate, and many other experiences.
Congratulations on taking the first steps toward a more manageable life! Whether considering therapy for the first time or finding your way back, having the courage to make a change in your life can feel scary. I welcome the opportunity to explore where you’re at, and guide you toward where you’d like to go. My specialties include Women's Issues, Self-Esteem/Confidence, Couples Therapy, and Childhood Trauma. Sometimes these can show up as anxiety, depression, codependency, rage, numbness, feeling inadequate, and many other experiences.
Camille Reinecker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 (Online Only)
I can help foster change or acceptance through mindful and somatic approaches in relation to Eating Disorders, body shame, anxiety, depression, anger and/or stress.
I help individuals identifying as people pleasers or caretakers who put aside their own needs, wants or desires for others. They also struggle to make time for themselves. They are giving, strong, determined and intelligent individuals who don’t see how to give care to themselves. When they first come in they are exhausted and expressing needing a break, wanting to take a step away from their family and friends. Feeling guilting for wanting to get away from the people they love. What do they need? What do you need? You, like my clients, need love, self-care and peace of mind.
I can help foster change or acceptance through mindful and somatic approaches in relation to Eating Disorders, body shame, anxiety, depression, anger and/or stress.
I help individuals identifying as people pleasers or caretakers who put aside their own needs, wants or desires for others. They also struggle to make time for themselves. They are giving, strong, determined and intelligent individuals who don’t see how to give care to themselves. When they first come in they are exhausted and expressing needing a break, wanting to take a step away from their family and friends. Feeling guilting for wanting to get away from the people they love. What do they need? What do you need? You, like my clients, need love, self-care and peace of mind.
Carissa Witham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 (Online Only)
Therapy can be challenging because it requires vulnerability. Luckily, we can take it on together. We build trust, create a safe and non-judgemental environment, and begin to process life together. The more open we are, the more we can challenge perspectives, and make change. We will work to increase insight, enhance self-awareness, and incorporate healthy coping skills into your routine.
Therapy can be challenging because it requires vulnerability. Luckily, we can take it on together. We build trust, create a safe and non-judgemental environment, and begin to process life together. The more open we are, the more we can challenge perspectives, and make change. We will work to increase insight, enhance self-awareness, and incorporate healthy coping skills into your routine.
Jeneve Nunez Kanaventi
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Van Nuys, CA 91411
Dr. Kanaventi is passionate about helping families and individuals develop effective strategies to improve connection and increase resilience. She uses a creative, compassionate, curious, and collaborative approach to helping families and individuals. She demonstrates high ethical standards and a commitment to helping families and all individuals struggling. Dr. Kanaventi is unique in her approach to therapy in that her primary focus is on the current state of the family system or the individual and develop a positive connection and relationship with the person.
Dr. Kanaventi is passionate about helping families and individuals develop effective strategies to improve connection and increase resilience. She uses a creative, compassionate, curious, and collaborative approach to helping families and individuals. She demonstrates high ethical standards and a commitment to helping families and all individuals struggling. Dr. Kanaventi is unique in her approach to therapy in that her primary focus is on the current state of the family system or the individual and develop a positive connection and relationship with the person.
Sandra Abraham
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Van Nuys, CA 91411 (Online Only)
Dr. Sandra Abraham is a psychologist who is licensed to practice psychology.
Dr. Sandra Abraham is a psychologist who is licensed to practice psychology.
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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.