Depression Therapists in Lancaster, CA
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Brad Winthrop Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been a practicing therapist since 1998. I have experience with children and adults and strive to provide the best possible clinical experience to all of my clients. I have expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. If asked how I would describe my clinical perspective I would say that I practice Depth Psychology. I work with families and couples in addition to individual psychotherapy. I have expertise in Addiction, Trauma,
Depression
, Anxiety as well as other areas. Please contact me if you have questions on how I could provide the best experience in therapy for you.
Not accepting new clients

Dave A Ramirez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Life at times can be difficult. We might find it difficult to talk about events and or situations that we experienced with our loved ones, or we may feel as though no one is around to talk about any challenges we may be having. You are not alone and this and you don't have to feel as though you are. My name is Dave Ramirez, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since May of 2021 and practicing in the field of mental health since 2016. I have a history working in a non-profit agency that provides mental health services for adults and minors with experience working with
depression
, anxiety, disruptive bxs and trauma.
Not accepting new clients

Cathy Marutzky
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor and I have enjoyed working with children, teens, and adults for thirty years. I feel passionate about helping individuals and couples find peace and healing for their lives and relationships. If you are struggling with
depression
, anxiety, grief and loss, anger or relationship issues I can offer help. As a couple you may feel like you need to learn communication skills or how to reconnect emotionally. Perhaps you are having family problems and need help finding resolution. I have found that counseling provides the tools and resources to help us manage and overcome life's challenges.

Harriet R Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I understand how difficult it is to feel anxious, sad, or
depressed
, and how those feelings can impact your view of yourself and the relationships in your life. You do not have to face these challenges alone. I will help you find a pathway to wholeness so you can discover your true self, allowing you to live more authentically and in harmony with all of life. When you change your state of mind, you change your state of being. I offer a holistic approach which focuses on mind, body, nutrition & soul growth. You will gain insight into why you feel the way you do and learn present centered techniques to change your state of mind.

Mark Dominguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Mark Dominguez, LMFT. I treat a wide range of symptoms such as anxiety,
depression
, addiction, and relationship issues. I use a person-centered approach, which is about providing a space for both of us to get to know each other in a genuine and holistic way. I also employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. My approach to therapy is to form a relationship that is both positive and restorative. I served several years in the military, and I have worked with families in the foster care system, so I know how difficult trauma can be for us all.

Patrisha Hodgman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a TeleHealth Practitioner offering HIPAA secure video sessions. I specialize in treating anxiety,
depression
, trauma and relationship issues. Our mental and emotional well-being impacts our physical health and the quality of our lives. I can help you to reduce symptoms of
depression
, anxiety and stress, gain healing from the pain and confusion of trauma and grief, and face new challenges while adjusting to a new normal. As an EMDRIA trained EMDR therapist, I can offer this powerful, evidence-based treatment for trauma. Further, I am a climate aware therapist offering help with eco-anxiety.

Amanda Eldabh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am dedicated to providing you with the service you need, from the convenience of your home through Telehealth. I am a bilingual (Egyptian Arabic/English) licensed clinical therapist who believes in a holistic (physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual), strength-based, individualized approach to therapy. I have an extensive background in
depression
, anxiety and trauma work.

Heather Nisenbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello. My name is Heather Nisenbaum. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing care to clients struggling with life transitions, interpersonal challenges, and periods of
depression
, anxiety and addiction. I work with clients in late adolescence through adulthood. They commonly are having new or longstanding periods of
depression
and anxiety. These issues may be worsened by interpersonal or family issues. Anxiety,
depression
, substance misuse & recovery, trauma, and major life transitions are several areas of my clinical focus.

Tricia I Colcord
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Do you crave a change? Is anxiety,
depression
or grief taking over your days? Are you looking to move past an obstacle to you living YOUR best life? Therapy can be the tool that helps you move forward and unlock the future you want. Over the past 5 years, I have been working with individuals, families and children using creative and innovative interventions to assist them in reaching their goals. As a Family Centered Therapist I have collaborated with families in reducing conflict and increasing attachment in order to reach their full potential.
Waitlist for new clients

Harpers Haven Marriage, Family, & Child Couns Corp
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Harper's Haven Marriage, Family, & Child Counseling Corp. offers therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families, and supports clients in many areas including communication, anxiety,
depression
, trauma, postpartum, etc. Harper's Haven Marriage, Family, & Child Counseling Corp. utilizes evidenced based practices along with other treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy to provide a range of treatment options depending on the need of our clients.

Natalie McKelvey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My specialties include stress, anxiety,
depression
management, relationships, personal transitions, women's issues, and adjustment.
I am offering a safe and supportive place for psychotherapy, counseling, and consultation. Life can be a mysterious journey that can be painful and confusing. It can be helpful to connect during these challenging experiences.
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A Caring Mind, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As a licensed marriage and family therapist who has more than 20 years experience, I strive to help my clients face their struggles, develop a strong sense of self and create healthy relationships in their families and marriages. I teach my patients how to heal and become happy individuals because their pain is no longer running their lives due to their cognitive behavioral therapy. I can teach you to overcome
depression
and anxiety, struggles in marriage, family conflicts, grief and loss, divorce, eating disorders, PTSD, being a victim of abuse and any other struggles you may have.
Waitlist for new clients

J.Peterson Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with children and adults dealing with anxiety,
depression
and trauma.
I work from a non-traditional approach to help you challenge your negative thinking/cognitive distortions. I will be there every step of the way to guide you through this journey. I work with you to develop goals to ensure we are working towards progress and tackling the conflicts/issues you came in for. You are not alone. Remember this is the first step in your journey.

Manal Mary Nasry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have experience in working with adolescents and adults in dealing with
depression
, anxiety, relationship issues, life adjustments, divorce, loss, and trauma.

Ryan Ross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety,
depression
, complexities of parenting or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a certified professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges.

Jose O. Alfaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MBA
Verified
Verified
For over 19 years I've worked with people experiencing mental illness (anxiety,
depression
& PTSD), marital conflict, teen problems, families dealing with a love one's mental illness, domestic violence, crisis management, and Child Protective Services (DCFS).
Major and sudden life events can be disruptive to your life depending on what they are. They can also create worry, stress, confusion, sadness, anger, emotional pain, and frustration. Do you ever feel that way? Is it because of Child Protective Services, problems with your spouse or partner, or having negative thoughts about life itself? With 19 years of experience in mental health, crisis management, adolescent behaviors, marital conflict, domestic violence and child welfare my primary focus is to help you heal and find solutions. If you need professional help, I look forward to working with you in a safe and judgment free manner.

Azize Coskun
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My ultimate goal is to assist my clients to live fulfiling lives free from stress,
depression
and anxiety.
For over 26 years I have been working with some of the most difficult and challenging life dynamics that individuals, families and relationships encounter. I also work with adolescents and the Juvenile Justice System closely. My experience includes locked and unlocked settings, public and private sectors, community treatment facilities, inpatient psychiatric, juvenile hall, probation mental health camp, group home's, private practice as well as in home counseling to probation youth. My background in law enforcement enhances my expertise in Juvenile Justice issues for teen and adult legal issues.

Melissa Cachopo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Struggles that I work closely with are;
depression
, anxiety, substance use, understanding and exploring one's identity, along with helping you accept yourself for who you are, while working towards specific goals.
Hello, my name is Melissa Cachopo, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is helping you identify who you are by learning to put yourself first. This is a key proponent to my therapeutic process, as it allows you to learn and grow through your life. I take on an approach that includes care and empathy, along with direct support, to help you reach your identified goals.

Caroline Grim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome, first of all I would to congratulate you on your courage to make the first steps in selecting a therapist. The thought of sharing intimate thoughts, struggles, and experiences can be overwhelming and frightening. I hope to help you feel comfortable that you have come to the right place to express yourself and work on feeling better. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) from California. I have over 9 years experience in providing services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families struggling with
depression
, anxiety, grief, relationships issues, trauma, and other challenges.

five star family services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a marriage and family therapist. I have worked with children, adolescents, families, couples and adults for more than 16 years. I am friendly, warm, and down to earth. I am skilled in delivering Christian, faith based counseling. Specializing in working with trauma,
depression
, anxiety, domestic violence, drug counseling, anger management and most mental health difficulties. I use evidence based interventions and employ current scientific findings to generate quick relief from symptoms. If you want to make changes in your life or need support and understanding as you go through difficult times contact .
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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.