Depression Therapists in Tucson, AZ
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Jennifer Youngblood
Counselor, MA, LPC, CRC
Verified
Verified
I work with adults via telehealth throughout the state of Arizona to address a variety of concerns, such as managing anxiety and
depression
, processing trauma, navigating life stage transitions, improving communication skills, and developing healthy boundaries.
Seeking support can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. Accepting help from others can feel scary, as it requires trust and a willingness to be vulnerable. My aim is to provide a supportive and safe space to honor your life experience as you explore your personal values, acquire the tools for self-healing, and find comfort in being your authentic self. My therapeutic approach involves integrating a psychodynamic lens while using evidence-based treatments (ACT, EMDR, Mindfulness) to respond to your unique needs and mental wellness goals.

Lisa Jacqui Placencio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Jacqui's professional background includes outpatient mental health, mobile crisis services, the VA Healthcare system nursing home program, community prevention and diversion services. She has worked with a wide range of individuals diagnosed with
depression
, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use and personality disorders.

David Hervey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Having worked in the mental health field for 9+ years and presently as a Senior Social Worker at a government agency, I have helped patients with a diverse array of both severe and chronic problems to include
depression
, anxiety, addiction, insomnia, suicidal ideation, self-directed violence, chronic pain, marital conflict, parenting difficulties, and diverse traumas to include sexual and military traumas. My ideal client is one who is willing to have a guided conversation, is receptive to feedback, and who completes between-session work. Most of my clients have a goal to decrease
depression
and anxiety and improve mood.

Eric Benjamin Mckinley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in helping clients overcome anxiety,
depression
, anger, substance use, eating disorders, nightmares and sleep disturbances, stress, building self-confidence and self-compassion, PTSD, trauma, and dreamwork as it relates to recurring nightmares and dream interpretation for personal insight.
I am currently accepting new clients. I am an outside the box thinker that wants to help you see your struggles in a different light and help you be independent in working through all facets of your life and your mental health. I've worked with adults from all different lifestyles and backgrounds and I practice a person-centered approach, knowing that all people are unique beings requiring different approaches, modalities and techniques. The areas of your life that you want to grow take top priority and I want to help you with them. Your mental health is the top priority.

Diljot Drachman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have clinical experience working with clients that struggle with their identity, culture, anxiety,
depression
, trauma, eating disorders, relationships, and substance use.
Sometimes we need support when faced with our life stressors. We might feel stuck and can benefit from a safe place to share those feelings. As a clinician, I focus on using a nonjudgmental approach to engage and welcome individuals. With years of counseling experience, my objective is to empower my clients so they can create the necessary changes to build a better quality of life. Whether it’s learning how to set boundaries or processing trauma, I would appreciate the opportunity to work with you.

Susan Reese
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I'm experienced in addressing a variety of symptoms including anxiety,
depression
, trauma, loss, addictions and relationship issues.
With over 40 years of experience as a psychologist and an additional intensive training to become a psychoanalyst, I consider myself fortunate in that my professional life is also my passion. I'm immersed in the study and practice of insight oriented psychotherapy and psychoanalysis and am currently on the Board and Faculty of the Arizona Center for Psychoanalytic Studies. Additionally I'm an adjunct faculty member with an appointment at the level of Clinical Assistant Professor at Arizona Health Sciences Center. There I have been involved in the training and supervision of psychiatric residents for more than a decade.

Russell Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LISAC
Verified
Verified
I like working with individuals with a wide array of problems including:
depression
, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship problems, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, impulse control problems, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, family problems, life skills deficits, and problems with decision-making. I provide compassionate care and I am an efficient and effective counselor who uses evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR.

Cassandra M Gorman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am currently only seeing clients by telehealth using the secure video conferencing APP Simple Practice. I only work Tuesdays and Thursdays with a plan to retire at the end of 2023. This limits me to accepting clients who do not have significant mental health issues. I work with individuals 25 to 99+.who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and/or
depression
that have had a recent onset. I am a collaborative therapist who will work with you to make changes towards improving or resolving the situation that is causing you the distress.
Not accepting new clients

Najah E. Swartz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Ruby Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
As a therapist, I like to recognize that taking that early step of walking into my office can be so difficult. That's why, in my practice, I embrace the idea, "the client is the expert on themselves." We both bring strengths to the table. You, with your valuable skills and insights into yourself, and me with the tools and techniques designed to help you reach your therapy goals. In particular, I work well with clients struggling with anxiety,
depression
, and/or trauma histories. I also have experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as military life and culture.

Restored Hope Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Experienced with ADHD, OCD,
depression
, anxiety personality disorders, LGBTQ+, gender identity, non-monogamy and most general mental health concerns.
We offer a whole person approach to individualized treatment of individuals, couples and families. We utilize best practice approaches and specialize in complex issues. We understand that there is no single path to healing and therefore offer a variety of evidence-based treatments to help you reach your goals. Experienced in providing court ordered and family reunification therapy utilizing a trauma lens and whole healing approach.
Not accepting new clients

Kammy M Willems
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with adults 18 years and older on a variety of concerns including
depression
, anxiety, phase of life changes, trauma, grief & loss, and relationship problems.
I believe there are times we all need extra support to get through life’s challenges and I work to offer a safe and non-judgmental place where you can explore whatever you are facing. My approach centers around meeting you where you are and then working together to help you develop new insight into yourself, and your relationships, and to discover new ways to respond to life’s challenges. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy and specialize in treating trauma, and other distressing life experiences, and the problems that often accompany it.
Not accepting new clients

Laurel Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide compassionate and non-judgemental therapy for children, parents, adults, and families. I take a neuroscience-informed approach to therapy in order to best treat trauma,
depression
, anxiety, and other issues which live in the body. Using a neuroscience-informed approach allows me to help you understand what you're experiencing and provide you with the skills and tools to address your concerns. My clients can expect to feel safe, respected and take an active role in their treatment.

Anabel Aguayo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified
Verified
Healing is always possible. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help. I am here to support you in your healing journey and meet you wherever you are in your process. My approach is to help my clients improve their self-awareness, identify coping skills, and increase their natural supports. Once they are ready, I help them identify and heal the source of their distress. Often times, our distress, anxiety,
depression
, and relationship struggles come from deep rooted wounds that need to be healed. My preferred modalities are EMDR, hypnotherapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Elena Flores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I have been working with individuals and families in a therapeutic capacity since 2017 and enjoy helping relieve the symptoms of
depression
, anxiety, relationship issues and past hurts from childhood.
If you are feeling stuck, alone, lonely or unsupported? I can help! Often the process of healing, change and new beginnings can feel overwhelming and unattainable. I specialize in helping others achieve their goals through learning coping skills and processing root of these issues.

Fran Haggerty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have been practicing therapy for 30 years in Tucson. My focus is on health and wellness, creating joy with purpose and hope. I practice with a person centered approach engaging and assisting you to be the best you possible. I have experience in crisis intervention, substance abuse,
depression
, trauma, disordered eating and relationship counseling. I provide supervision for counselors with their associate license. I am solution focused, making connections to your strengths with a focus on life’s transitions utilizing spirituality, fitness, connecting with nature, nutrition, and “aging to saging".

Carol D Warner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with a range of issues from substance abuse, stress,
depression
, couples issues, trauma and abuse, parent guidance issues and more. I have been in private practice for more than 25 years, working both short term and long term with a variety of clients. Therapy is not lightly undertaken. My job is to help you with the problems you bring to the table, and help you discover the answers that are hiding within you. I work in a warm client-centered, interactional style, and actively verbally engage in the process with you. I blend traditional techniques with modern.

Tabitha Intschert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PYT, PLLC
Verified
Verified
My specialties include the treatment of anxiety,
depression
, and grief with individuals of all ages, including: adults, children, adolescents and teenagers.
Would you like to... Feel more centered? Sleep better? Make decisions more easily? Create a more fulfilling relationship with yourself and others? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Professional Yoga Therapist. I am a holistic psychotherapist here to help you find contentment in painful moments and heal emotional wounds keeping you from living joyfully. Together, I will help you utilize mindfulness practices to focus on internal thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This will allow you to better manage your feelings, make better choices, think fewer negative thoughts, communicate more easily, and react to stress more calmly.

Rena Scharch
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with over 25 years experience, working with a variety of clients who came to therapy with
depression
, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, grief, domestic violence issues and cancer. I am trained in Family Systems and we will explore your family of origin in our work together. I also utilize other therapies that will help you through whatever you're experiencing. My passion is to help my clients create change in their lives. I will be your cheerleader, your safe person and I will help you find the tools to have a better life and healthy relationships.

Aurora Thrush
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, TF-CBT
Verified
Verified
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. I provide counseling to teens and adults who are ready to begin understanding themselves in order to create a brighter and more productive future. I am most effective at treating individuals and families who are ready to understand the underlying issues leading to current symptoms through self-exploration, and are looking for insight to create lasting change in their lives.
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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.