Depression Therapists in Mesa, AZ
Maybe depression has made you feel like the version of you that existed before is gone.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience helping teens and adults heal from trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship pain. My Master's degree specialized in trauma, abuse, and deprivation — this isn't just something I treat, it's the foundation of everything I do.
Maybe depression has made you feel like the version of you that existed before is gone.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience helping teens and adults heal from trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship pain. My Master's degree specialized in trauma, abuse, and deprivation — this isn't just something I treat, it's the foundation of everything I do.
I treat every client as an "ideal" client. Your problems are uniquely yours, and they may be more challenging than those of my other clients, but there is no mold for the Ideal Client. You have chosen me, and I have chosen you, and therefore, we will work together to resolve your issues.
I treat every client as an "ideal" client. Your problems are uniquely yours, and they may be more challenging than those of my other clients, but there is no mold for the Ideal Client. You have chosen me, and I have chosen you, and therefore, we will work together to resolve your issues.
Maybe you’ve struggled with infertility and are asking, "Why can’t my body do what it’s supposed to?" Or perhaps you’re pregnant or postpartum and thinking, "I thought this would feel different." You may find yourself wondering why this feels so much harder than you expected—questioning your body, your emotions, or even yourself. You might feel overwhelmed, scared, or disconnected—wondering if something is wrong with you, or if you’re cut out for this. At the same time, you may feel alone in what you’re going through, with a quiet pressure: "I should be enjoying this… so why don’t I?"
Maybe you’ve struggled with infertility and are asking, "Why can’t my body do what it’s supposed to?" Or perhaps you’re pregnant or postpartum and thinking, "I thought this would feel different." You may find yourself wondering why this feels so much harder than you expected—questioning your body, your emotions, or even yourself. You might feel overwhelmed, scared, or disconnected—wondering if something is wrong with you, or if you’re cut out for this. At the same time, you may feel alone in what you’re going through, with a quiet pressure: "I should be enjoying this… so why don’t I?"
While I regularly help with concerns like anxiety and depression, I also have experience supporting individuals through ADHD, major life transitions, relationship challenges, school-related struggles and parenting concerns.
My approach is client-centered, compassionate and grounded in evidence-based practices. I tailor our work together to fit your unique needs, often blending different approaches. Along the way, I focus on building on your strengths, fostering meaningful growth and incorporating mindfulness to support balance, resilience and overall well-being.
While I regularly help with concerns like anxiety and depression, I also have experience supporting individuals through ADHD, major life transitions, relationship challenges, school-related struggles and parenting concerns.
My approach is client-centered, compassionate and grounded in evidence-based practices. I tailor our work together to fit your unique needs, often blending different approaches. Along the way, I focus on building on your strengths, fostering meaningful growth and incorporating mindfulness to support balance, resilience and overall well-being.
Meaning, oftentimes we go through some hard stuff and may appear okay to the naked eye, but inside there's so much anxiety and depression.
Various approaches are not always one size fits. Naturally, I am Person-Centered and feel as though you are the expert of you. No one knows you like you know you! I, when applicable, utilize trauma-focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and (or) an Existential Therapeutic approach.
Meaning, oftentimes we go through some hard stuff and may appear okay to the naked eye, but inside there's so much anxiety and depression.
Various approaches are not always one size fits. Naturally, I am Person-Centered and feel as though you are the expert of you. No one knows you like you know you! I, when applicable, utilize trauma-focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and (or) an Existential Therapeutic approach.
I have worked with people of all ages and have effectively helped clients find relief from issues such as depression, sexual issues, anxiety, PTSD and communication difficulties.
I completed my PhD in Community Psychology and have my Master's degree I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities including contextual family therapy, CBT, DBT, trauma-informed visualization, EMDR but, overall, create a unique treatment plan to incorporate what works best for my clien
I have worked with people of all ages and have effectively helped clients find relief from issues such as depression, sexual issues, anxiety, PTSD and communication difficulties.
I completed my PhD in Community Psychology and have my Master's degree I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities including contextual family therapy, CBT, DBT, trauma-informed visualization, EMDR but, overall, create a unique treatment plan to incorporate what works best for my clien
I have hands-on experience working with clients who are struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, meaning and purpose, serious mental illness (SMI), and trauma.
Hello, my name is Kearalyn Oosthuizen, and I am excited to begin working as a Licensed Associate Counselor . With a passion for helping others and a strong belief in the power of self-determination, personal growth and creativity, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients to explore their unique experiences and values
I have hands-on experience working with clients who are struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, meaning and purpose, serious mental illness (SMI), and trauma.
Hello, my name is Kearalyn Oosthuizen, and I am excited to begin working as a Licensed Associate Counselor . With a passion for helping others and a strong belief in the power of self-determination, personal growth and creativity, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients to explore their unique experiences and values
Over time, relationship stress often affects mood, confidence, and emotional well-being, leading to anxiety, depression, anger, or shame.
Some clients seek therapy because relationships feel tense or unfulfilling, yet others struggle to form or maintain close connections. I work with individuals and couples around communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, and the impact relationships have on mental health, helping people develop clearer, healthier ways to form and maintain relationships.
Over time, relationship stress often affects mood, confidence, and emotional well-being, leading to anxiety, depression, anger, or shame.
Some clients seek therapy because relationships feel tense or unfulfilling, yet others struggle to form or maintain close connections. I work with individuals and couples around communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, and the impact relationships have on mental health, helping people develop clearer, healthier ways to form and maintain relationships.
If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, anger, or the strain these struggles can put on your relationships and family, you're not alone.
I believe therapy should feel comfortable and approachable. You’re more likely to find me in jeans and sneakers than a suit and tie. I use EMDR, CBT, and CPT, and I work with individuals, couples, and families to create care that feels grounded, practical, and tailored to your needs. I believe in addressing the Body, Mind and Spirit.
If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, anger, or the strain these struggles can put on your relationships and family, you're not alone.
I believe therapy should feel comfortable and approachable. You’re more likely to find me in jeans and sneakers than a suit and tie. I use EMDR, CBT, and CPT, and I work with individuals, couples, and families to create care that feels grounded, practical, and tailored to your needs. I believe in addressing the Body, Mind and Spirit.
I embrace the opportunity to treat a client with a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, relational issues, such as depression and anxiety disorders, including spiritual problems as well.
The psychological approach and counseling interventions to be used are Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I have the desire to integrate theories/strategies of psychology with Christian faith, if desired, or allow the client to determine what concentration of faith, if any, they prefer in the session.
I embrace the opportunity to treat a client with a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, relational issues, such as depression and anxiety disorders, including spiritual problems as well.
The psychological approach and counseling interventions to be used are Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I have the desire to integrate theories/strategies of psychology with Christian faith, if desired, or allow the client to determine what concentration of faith, if any, they prefer in the session.
I offer a free phone consultation and specialize in treating relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, college students, and the LGBTQ+ community.
I operate from a strengths-based model and firmly believe that the goal of our work is not just to decrease your level of stress, but also to develop a greater sense of happiness, meaning, and purpose in your life. This means that I’ll be helping you to build on past successes, re-engage with hobbies and relationships, and utilize humor as appropriate.
I offer a free phone consultation and specialize in treating relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, college students, and the LGBTQ+ community.
I operate from a strengths-based model and firmly believe that the goal of our work is not just to decrease your level of stress, but also to develop a greater sense of happiness, meaning, and purpose in your life. This means that I’ll be helping you to build on past successes, re-engage with hobbies and relationships, and utilize humor as appropriate.
I specialize in supporting individuals who are living with Bipolar disorder, OCD, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression.
Hello, I am a African American cisgender therapist. I am a genuine person that believes in a holistic approach that intertwines your mind, body and spirit on your path to healing. I am passionate, and take pride in being a co-creator assisting individuals in becoming the best version of themselves by getting to the root of the issue. It can be challenging to seek support at times, my goal is to create a non-judgmental and empathic space. My goal is to teaching realistic skills to love and protect themselves mentally, emotionally, develop self-regulation, and accomplishing goals.
I specialize in supporting individuals who are living with Bipolar disorder, OCD, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression.
Hello, I am a African American cisgender therapist. I am a genuine person that believes in a holistic approach that intertwines your mind, body and spirit on your path to healing. I am passionate, and take pride in being a co-creator assisting individuals in becoming the best version of themselves by getting to the root of the issue. It can be challenging to seek support at times, my goal is to create a non-judgmental and empathic space. My goal is to teaching realistic skills to love and protect themselves mentally, emotionally, develop self-regulation, and accomplishing goals.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, and the persistent feeling of not being "enough
Clients tell me they feel genuinely seen in our work together. That this is a place where they can slow down, stop performing, and start reconnecting with who they actually are. I hold a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University and five years of experience in this field. I bring all of that, alongside real care, to every session.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, and the persistent feeling of not being "enough
Clients tell me they feel genuinely seen in our work together. That this is a place where they can slow down, stop performing, and start reconnecting with who they actually are. I hold a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University and five years of experience in this field. I bring all of that, alongside real care, to every session.
Using a client-centered approach, I'll help you work through anxiety, depression, codependency, feelings of low self-esteem, and relationship issues.
I believe therapy should be as unique as the person sitting across from me, which means I tailor each session to your individual needs. For some clients, this looks like learning tools to manage emotions and stress, while for others it might mean exploring deeper patterns, building self-awareness, or having a safe place to process difficult experiences.
Using a client-centered approach, I'll help you work through anxiety, depression, codependency, feelings of low self-esteem, and relationship issues.
I believe therapy should be as unique as the person sitting across from me, which means I tailor each session to your individual needs. For some clients, this looks like learning tools to manage emotions and stress, while for others it might mean exploring deeper patterns, building self-awareness, or having a safe place to process difficult experiences.
My clinical focus involves supporting individuals who are struggling with self esteem, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and depression struggles with self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
Congratulations on taking the first step to healing! I understand how difficult it can be to take this first step and I will be with you every step of the way. Through my experiences working in inpatient psychiatric facilities, residential treatment centers and private practice I have had the opportunity to work with individuals from all walks of life with various presenting concerns. My goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly seen and supported in their journey toward healing
My clinical focus involves supporting individuals who are struggling with self esteem, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and depression struggles with self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
Congratulations on taking the first step to healing! I understand how difficult it can be to take this first step and I will be with you every step of the way. Through my experiences working in inpatient psychiatric facilities, residential treatment centers and private practice I have had the opportunity to work with individuals from all walks of life with various presenting concerns. My goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly seen and supported in their journey toward healing
If you are experiencing challenges adjusting to school/college, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship problems, ADHD, grief and loss, anger, self-harming, work problems, and transitioning to adulthood, I would love to help.
I have completed professional trainings in CBT and DBT, and I utilize these techniques along with supportive talk therapy when working with you. I am easy to talk to, I'm outgoing, and provide a comfortable, nonjudgmental space for you to be heard. I have previously worked as a medical social worker and a therapist in community mental health.
If you are experiencing challenges adjusting to school/college, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship problems, ADHD, grief and loss, anger, self-harming, work problems, and transitioning to adulthood, I would love to help.
I have completed professional trainings in CBT and DBT, and I utilize these techniques along with supportive talk therapy when working with you. I am easy to talk to, I'm outgoing, and provide a comfortable, nonjudgmental space for you to be heard. I have previously worked as a medical social worker and a therapist in community mental health.
What does complete wellness mean to you? At Dynamis Counseling, I take a holistic approach to mental health and well-being, focusing on the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. My work is grounded in a humanistic-existential perspective, which emphasizes meaning, purpose, and personal growth. Together we explore important questions such as, “How are you living now?” and “How do you want to live moving forward?”
What does complete wellness mean to you? At Dynamis Counseling, I take a holistic approach to mental health and well-being, focusing on the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. My work is grounded in a humanistic-existential perspective, which emphasizes meaning, purpose, and personal growth. Together we explore important questions such as, “How are you living now?” and “How do you want to live moving forward?”
I specialize in working with people who have experienced betrayal trauma, infidelity, abuse, childhood trauma, and anxiety. My goal is to empower my clients with the tools they need to feel better. At the start of treatment my clients report feeling intense sadness, overwhelmed with worry, intrusive thoughts, disrupted sleep, irritability, and many other unpleasant feelings. You aren’t crazy! Together we can work together to discover why you are experiencing those symptoms and what you need to feel like yourself again.
I specialize in working with people who have experienced betrayal trauma, infidelity, abuse, childhood trauma, and anxiety. My goal is to empower my clients with the tools they need to feel better. At the start of treatment my clients report feeling intense sadness, overwhelmed with worry, intrusive thoughts, disrupted sleep, irritability, and many other unpleasant feelings. You aren’t crazy! Together we can work together to discover why you are experiencing those symptoms and what you need to feel like yourself again.
I am experienced with supporting client's with anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, depression, and trauma.
I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to offer evidence-based support tailored to your unique needs. My approach is also trauma-informed, recognizing and addressing the profound impact trauma can have on mental health and well-being.
I am experienced with supporting client's with anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, depression, and trauma.
I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to offer evidence-based support tailored to your unique needs. My approach is also trauma-informed, recognizing and addressing the profound impact trauma can have on mental health and well-being.
Hi I'm Christy. I've been doing this work for over 25 years. I believe people do well when they are able, but life often throws us unexpected challenges or tragedies. I'll provide a safe space for you to begin your journey to healing. With master's degrees in professional counseling and psychology, I have the training and experience to help you understand your experiences. Finding a therapist can be daunting, particularly if you haven't been in therapy before. I understand it's a very personal choice. My approach is warm, welcoming, non-judgmental, and open-minded.
Hi I'm Christy. I've been doing this work for over 25 years. I believe people do well when they are able, but life often throws us unexpected challenges or tragedies. I'll provide a safe space for you to begin your journey to healing. With master's degrees in professional counseling and psychology, I have the training and experience to help you understand your experiences. Finding a therapist can be daunting, particularly if you haven't been in therapy before. I understand it's a very personal choice. My approach is warm, welcoming, non-judgmental, and open-minded.
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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.