Depression Therapists in Tucson, AZ

I am experienced in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma using evidence-supported therapies including CBT, DBT and EMDR.
I am currently accepting new clients for online sessions, Monday - Thursday.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or down, maybe asking yourself questions like “Why do I keep doing this when I know it makes things worse, not better?” or “Why do my thoughts or emotions feel so out of control?,” or "I am really unhappy in this situation but how am I going to change it?"- I would like to help you find answers and learn how to start feeling better! I offer a caring and nonjudgmental place to unload what is bothering you, and I will draw from experience and mental health expertise to help you see a new way forward.
I am experienced in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma using evidence-supported therapies including CBT, DBT and EMDR.
I am currently accepting new clients for online sessions, Monday - Thursday.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or down, maybe asking yourself questions like “Why do I keep doing this when I know it makes things worse, not better?” or “Why do my thoughts or emotions feel so out of control?,” or "I am really unhappy in this situation but how am I going to change it?"- I would like to help you find answers and learn how to start feeling better! I offer a caring and nonjudgmental place to unload what is bothering you, and I will draw from experience and mental health expertise to help you see a new way forward.

; -you resolve your life struggles you've battled with your parents, siblings, career, or depression.
I'm a dating coach, marriage counselor, psychotherapist, & life coach. I've given advice on TV and radio, including Oprah 4 times (See on youtube) . I've published 4 books: Loving Him Without Losing You, The 7 Dumbest Relationship Mistakes Smart People Make, Bring Back the Man You Fell in Love With, and How to Play the Dating Game (all on Amazon and B&N).
; -you resolve your life struggles you've battled with your parents, siblings, career, or depression.
I'm a dating coach, marriage counselor, psychotherapist, & life coach. I've given advice on TV and radio, including Oprah 4 times (See on youtube) . I've published 4 books: Loving Him Without Losing You, The 7 Dumbest Relationship Mistakes Smart People Make, Bring Back the Man You Fell in Love With, and How to Play the Dating Game (all on Amazon and B&N).

Aurora Thrush
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85704
Desert Life Psychotherapy provides a space to explore emotional and relational difficulties related to depression, anxiety, family conflict, and interpersonal struggles in day to day life.
My goal for our sessions is to provide a safe space to build the trust and respect necessary for successful realization of your goals. We will work together to identify conflicts and aspirations, and begin untangling from the past that may be holding you back.
Desert Life Psychotherapy provides a space to explore emotional and relational difficulties related to depression, anxiety, family conflict, and interpersonal struggles in day to day life.
My goal for our sessions is to provide a safe space to build the trust and respect necessary for successful realization of your goals. We will work together to identify conflicts and aspirations, and begin untangling from the past that may be holding you back.

It is absolutely possible to see improvement in anxiety, stress, depression, self-doubt and grief and I
I have worked in the mental health field for over 10 years with individuals, children and families. There is something special and rewarding about seeing someone overcome obstacles and setbacks in their life with the help of genuine encouragement and guidance. I especially feel proud to assist someone in the process of addressing trauma and getting the chance to see the other side of a feeling that has held them down for too long. I received my masters degree in social work (LCSW) from Arizona State
It is absolutely possible to see improvement in anxiety, stress, depression, self-doubt and grief and I
I have worked in the mental health field for over 10 years with individuals, children and families. There is something special and rewarding about seeing someone overcome obstacles and setbacks in their life with the help of genuine encouragement and guidance. I especially feel proud to assist someone in the process of addressing trauma and getting the chance to see the other side of a feeling that has held them down for too long. I received my masters degree in social work (LCSW) from Arizona State

I utilize strength based modalities to support clients with adjusting to life changes, grief, loss, career exploration, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and self-worth.
I believe therapy should be a place for clients to feel safe, heard, understood, and supported. I recognize the difficulty associated with seeking help and acknowledge the bravery in being able to do so. My approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I focus on creating a non-judgmental space that creates awareness and allows clients to work towards making changes in order to improve the relationship with yourself, and others.
I utilize strength based modalities to support clients with adjusting to life changes, grief, loss, career exploration, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and self-worth.
I believe therapy should be a place for clients to feel safe, heard, understood, and supported. I recognize the difficulty associated with seeking help and acknowledge the bravery in being able to do so. My approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I focus on creating a non-judgmental space that creates awareness and allows clients to work towards making changes in order to improve the relationship with yourself, and others.

Margie Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, NCC-BC, CADCIII, LISAC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85704
My areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, "adulting", substance abuse/addiction, self-harm, disordered eating, trauma resolution, life transitions, relationships, communications, values, life skills, grief and loss, and family systems.
It's hard to be happy when your life is out of balance: You feel down or sad. The activities you used to enjoy are no longer fun. You have no energy. Everything stresses you out. You feel like crying. You want to crawl into a hole and pull the hole in with you. Maybe you're hurt and angry over a relationship. Maybe you're a teenager whose parents don't understand you or you're the parent of a kid who's making dangerous choices. Maybe you're a young adult who has discovered that "adulting" is a lot harder than you thought.
My areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, "adulting", substance abuse/addiction, self-harm, disordered eating, trauma resolution, life transitions, relationships, communications, values, life skills, grief and loss, and family systems.
It's hard to be happy when your life is out of balance: You feel down or sad. The activities you used to enjoy are no longer fun. You have no energy. Everything stresses you out. You feel like crying. You want to crawl into a hole and pull the hole in with you. Maybe you're hurt and angry over a relationship. Maybe you're a teenager whose parents don't understand you or you're the parent of a kid who's making dangerous choices. Maybe you're a young adult who has discovered that "adulting" is a lot harder than you thought.

I specialize in treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and dissociative disorders.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker with a Master’s of Social Work from Arizona State University. My professional background includes working in education, arts non-profits, child advocacy, parental attachment research, general mental health treatment, dual diagnosis treatment, and trauma-focused therapy. I also have specialized training and experience working with military personnel and first responders. I believe that trust is the most important element in creating a therapeutic relationship. To establish this, I strive to create a secure, open, and safe environment for my clients.
I specialize in treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and dissociative disorders.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker with a Master’s of Social Work from Arizona State University. My professional background includes working in education, arts non-profits, child advocacy, parental attachment research, general mental health treatment, dual diagnosis treatment, and trauma-focused therapy. I also have specialized training and experience working with military personnel and first responders. I believe that trust is the most important element in creating a therapeutic relationship. To establish this, I strive to create a secure, open, and safe environment for my clients.

I have worked successfully with people suffering from depression, anxiety, marital conflict and trauma.
I have worked in inpatient settings, community out patient settings and private practice, as both a therapist and supervisor so I bring an extensive amount of experience to my work with clients. I completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees from
I have worked successfully with people suffering from depression, anxiety, marital conflict and trauma.
I have worked in inpatient settings, community out patient settings and private practice, as both a therapist and supervisor so I bring an extensive amount of experience to my work with clients. I completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees from

I focus on general mental health such as depression and anxiety.
My ideal client is open-minded to different treatment modalities. Someone who may not know where to start with their therapy treatment needs support in taking the first steps. I often work with individuals who have experienced trauma or have had other significant life events that may have affected their mental health. I enjoy working with clients who need assistance identifying their emotions and creative coping skills to manage symptoms. I like helping clients identify triggers that may exacerbate their symptoms.
I focus on general mental health such as depression and anxiety.
My ideal client is open-minded to different treatment modalities. Someone who may not know where to start with their therapy treatment needs support in taking the first steps. I often work with individuals who have experienced trauma or have had other significant life events that may have affected their mental health. I enjoy working with clients who need assistance identifying their emotions and creative coping skills to manage symptoms. I like helping clients identify triggers that may exacerbate their symptoms.

I have worked with people from many different backgrounds achieve their goals, including areas of trauma, grief, chronic illness, relationship issues, family dynamics, substance abuse, depression, anxiety and parenting strategies.
Hello! My name is Dominique and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach begins around the experiences throughout our lives that shape who we are, and how we respond to situations. Processing our current life situation, and our past, allows us to understand ourselves better and how we operate in the world. I work with people that want to make meaningful change in their lives, even if it is difficult or they feel stuck. I use a variety of modalities in my practice. Reaching out for help is a big deal, and I recognize that. My goal is to help you feel safe and comfortable in order to move forward with your life.
I have worked with people from many different backgrounds achieve their goals, including areas of trauma, grief, chronic illness, relationship issues, family dynamics, substance abuse, depression, anxiety and parenting strategies.
Hello! My name is Dominique and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach begins around the experiences throughout our lives that shape who we are, and how we respond to situations. Processing our current life situation, and our past, allows us to understand ourselves better and how we operate in the world. I work with people that want to make meaningful change in their lives, even if it is difficult or they feel stuck. I use a variety of modalities in my practice. Reaching out for help is a big deal, and I recognize that. My goal is to help you feel safe and comfortable in order to move forward with your life.

Leandra Treusch Fifer
Counselor, LPC-S, PMH-C, CCTP, MA, MS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85712
My therapeutic approach extends to general anxiety, depression, OCD and personality disorders as well.
I am deeply committed to providing a safe and nurturing space for individuals facing the unique challenges associated with the perinatal and postpartum period. With a warm and empathetic approach, I collaborate with clients to explore and address the emotional and psychological aspects of this significant life transition.
My therapeutic approach extends to general anxiety, depression, OCD and personality disorders as well.
I am deeply committed to providing a safe and nurturing space for individuals facing the unique challenges associated with the perinatal and postpartum period. With a warm and empathetic approach, I collaborate with clients to explore and address the emotional and psychological aspects of this significant life transition.
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Sigal Simhony Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer a safe and comforting environment to assist you in developing strength and resilience through building internal resources of safety, power, and control. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to major life events. I believe in an individual's desire and capacity to change and improve. I believe the path to healing is unique to each person and my aim is to provide a safe and nurturing place for you while you embrace your journey.
I offer a safe and comforting environment to assist you in developing strength and resilience through building internal resources of safety, power, and control. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to major life events. I believe in an individual's desire and capacity to change and improve. I believe the path to healing is unique to each person and my aim is to provide a safe and nurturing place for you while you embrace your journey.

As a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP), I especially enjoy working with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I have experience working in a variety of fields, including behavioral health, hospice, and child welfare. I am especially passionate about working with individuals who are healing from trauma and/or facing structural barriers to healing. Social justice and inclusive care are both important to me.
As a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP), I especially enjoy working with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I have experience working in a variety of fields, including behavioral health, hospice, and child welfare. I am especially passionate about working with individuals who are healing from trauma and/or facing structural barriers to healing. Social justice and inclusive care are both important to me.

My experience is with a wide range of problems, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, work.
To listen as a therapist means listening in a way that will help you hear yourself in new ways. Your anxieties are an initial focus. Today there is a surge of anxieties about gender identity and sexual choice. Other anxieties come from living in a contemporary world where there is so much uncertainty. We see if there are better ways of handling anxieties
My experience is with a wide range of problems, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, work.
To listen as a therapist means listening in a way that will help you hear yourself in new ways. Your anxieties are an initial focus. Today there is a surge of anxieties about gender identity and sexual choice. Other anxieties come from living in a contemporary world where there is so much uncertainty. We see if there are better ways of handling anxieties

Stephanie Levi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85705
With a focus on healing trauma, managing anxiety and depression, and building emotional well-being, I provide both in-person and online sessions.
I will help you learn the tools to identify emotions, advocate for yourself, learn about setting healthy boundaries and how to locate emotions in your body.
I will teach you how to use mindfulness to build resilience to heal the wounds that can negatively inform your core beliefs. Together, we can build trust and the ability to communicate your feelings.
With a focus on healing trauma, managing anxiety and depression, and building emotional well-being, I provide both in-person and online sessions.
I will help you learn the tools to identify emotions, advocate for yourself, learn about setting healthy boundaries and how to locate emotions in your body.
I will teach you how to use mindfulness to build resilience to heal the wounds that can negatively inform your core beliefs. Together, we can build trust and the ability to communicate your feelings.

I work with individuals with mild to moderate stress, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, trauma, family and relationship difficulties, mental and addictive disorders including clients with chronic dependence on alcohol and opioids.
My general orientation is humanistic. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, EMDR/FLASH, Motivational Interviewing and Psychodynamic Therapy. I am a student of Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). My therapeutic approach is influenced by my own life experiences in confronting and overcoming challenges.
I work with individuals with mild to moderate stress, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, trauma, family and relationship difficulties, mental and addictive disorders including clients with chronic dependence on alcohol and opioids.
My general orientation is humanistic. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, EMDR/FLASH, Motivational Interviewing and Psychodynamic Therapy. I am a student of Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). My therapeutic approach is influenced by my own life experiences in confronting and overcoming challenges.
I'm ready to help with DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, RELATIONSHIPS, PTSD, DIVORCE and TRANSITIONS for clients of ALL ages.
I have a strong theoretical and practical foundation in multiple results-oriented therapeutic models that include: Cognitive Behavioral, Brief, Solution Focused, Object Relations, Interactive Guided Imagery, Imago, Expressive Arts, Gestalt, Brainspotting, EFT, TFT (Thought-Field-Therapy) and EMDR. All of my tools and experience are available to help you.
I'm ready to help with DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, RELATIONSHIPS, PTSD, DIVORCE and TRANSITIONS for clients of ALL ages.
I have a strong theoretical and practical foundation in multiple results-oriented therapeutic models that include: Cognitive Behavioral, Brief, Solution Focused, Object Relations, Interactive Guided Imagery, Imago, Expressive Arts, Gestalt, Brainspotting, EFT, TFT (Thought-Field-Therapy) and EMDR. All of my tools and experience are available to help you.

Lucid Awakening, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85710
I am glad you are here and it takes courage to take that first step to reach out for support, especially if you might be feeling depressed, anxious, or paralyzed with fear of how to move forward.
At Lucid Awakening, we are a dedicated group of professionals committed to supporting you on your journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and healing. Our diverse team combines a unique blend of expertise in clinical approaches such as Jungian and Depth-based therapy, humanistic, and mindfulness practices.
I am glad you are here and it takes courage to take that first step to reach out for support, especially if you might be feeling depressed, anxious, or paralyzed with fear of how to move forward.
At Lucid Awakening, we are a dedicated group of professionals committed to supporting you on your journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and healing. Our diverse team combines a unique blend of expertise in clinical approaches such as Jungian and Depth-based therapy, humanistic, and mindfulness practices.

Is your child or teen feeling stressed, anxious, and/or depressed?
My diverse training in cognitive/behavioral therapy modalities, somatic movement, neuroscience, and the expressive arts (including visual art, dance, and writing) allows me to support children's, adolescents', and young adults' growth in many different ways.
Is your child or teen feeling stressed, anxious, and/or depressed?
My diverse training in cognitive/behavioral therapy modalities, somatic movement, neuroscience, and the expressive arts (including visual art, dance, and writing) allows me to support children's, adolescents', and young adults' growth in many different ways.

I also provide therapy for children struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, PTSD/Trauma and a variety of other developmental concerns.
Many children struggle with the pressures of our modern world. Through therapy, a struggling child can be provided with the skills and tools to reach their greatest potential. I believe that each child has individual needs, therefore a personalized evaluation helps tailor a treatment plan that focuses on his or her strengths. My goal is always to assist the child in gaining the tools necessary to be successful.
I also provide therapy for children struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, PTSD/Trauma and a variety of other developmental concerns.
Many children struggle with the pressures of our modern world. Through therapy, a struggling child can be provided with the skills and tools to reach their greatest potential. I believe that each child has individual needs, therefore a personalized evaluation helps tailor a treatment plan that focuses on his or her strengths. My goal is always to assist the child in gaining the tools necessary to be successful.
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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.