Depression Therapists in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA
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Kristen Wallis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
Whether you are struggling with
depression
, anxiety, addiction, a life transition, family/parenting concerns, or other mental health issues, we are all trying to better understand ourselves and break free of our limiting patterns and beliefs. My approach to therapy involves a strong foundation in formal therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, family systems, and others, while at the same time recognizing that you are the expert of your own life, and it is through the therapeutic process that you will come to gain valuable insights, recognize your potential, and enhance your capacity for self-love.
Julie Michaelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Patients who come to seek treatment from me are often looking for help with
depression
, anxiety, self esteem and relationship struggles that have been either life long or situational. I work with patients who are interested in the safety and trust of a therapy relationship that offers in-depth exploration of emotional and relational issues, gaining insight into the underlying causes of symptoms and patterns, developing a better relationship to self and others, ultimately establishing greater satisfaction and peace in going through the world.
Dehnad Hakimi
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have expertise in treating a variety of problems related to
depression
, anxiety, and interpersonal challenges.
We all have experienced times of overwhelm, sadness, and worry, or simply just finding ourselves at a crossroad. These situations can leave us feeling uncertain about how to move forward successfully in our lives. Psychotherapy can help you discover your innate strengths and resources to cope with while also facilitating the process of growth.
Courtney Kent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
If you are struggling with
depression
, anxiety, difficult emotions, staying present in the moment, relationship stressors and/or tolerating distress, these individual sessions are a safe place for you to explore your past experiences, while simultaneously learning skills to cope with your current life stressors to work towards your future.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#76116) practicing in West LA. I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™ and I specialize in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Individual DBT sessions often include time learning skills to tolerate distress, regulate your emotions, increase interpersonal effectiveness and increase your mindfulness of the current moment. In addition to the DBT skills, I will weave in skills from CBT, ACT and IPT skills. In addition to learning new coping skills, we will process what comes up from the past, present and future.
Waitlist for new clients
Amanda Estrella
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As a clinician, I most frequently see individuals struggling with
depression
, anxiety, substance abuse problems, grief, trauma, anger management issues, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, as well as more serious mental illness.
It is my goal to provide the highest quality work in my role as a therapist. I have a warm and conversational personal style, with a non-judgmental and compassionate attitude. My approach as a clinician is integrative, collaborative, and strength-based. It is my belief that each and every client is unique, therefore I attempt to tailor the therapeutic experience to each individual and his or her needs. As a clinician, I strive to uncover my clients' values, strengths, and abilities in order to facilitate growth and assist them in overcoming their problems.
Dr. Euna Oh For Individual Couple And Family Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have experience dealing with a range of concerns including
depression
, anxiety, interpersonal skills, relationship concerns, personality issues, multiculturalism, sexual orientation, trauma, and cultural adjustment.
We all have emotional needs to feel understood, accepted, and validated by others. But, seeking support may be more challenging to some of us because of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, language differences, religious reasons, or other minority status. I went through similar challenges and I have a great passion toward working with people who feel isolated, misunderstood, and disenfranchised . My heart especially goes out to immigrants, racial and ethnic minorities, and international students, although I enjoy working with anyone who has the courage to seek help. I also have an expertise in helping couples and families.
Joseph D Jacobs
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA-D
Verified
Verified
Hi! Are you feeling worried, stressed, or
depressed
? Are you becoming hopeless about your ability to overcome life's struggles? If so, there is hope, and you deserve a safe and supportive relationship to heal the impact of life. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY33549) and have helped many with similar struggles. I work with each client with compassion and understanding to help them build on their strengths, facilitate personal growth, and achieve greater life satisfaction. We all have a life story—a set of experiences that makes us unique. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to your life story, values, and goals.
Not accepting new clients
Anne Galbraith
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, ATR, CDP
Verified
Verified
Whether you're dealing with burnout, stress, relationship issues, or cycles of anxiety and
depression
, I'm here to help.
Hi there, I'm Anne. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the changes life can bring? Do you struggle with complicated feelings such as sadness, anger, fear, worry, anxiety, jealousy, and guilt? Is it challenging to be kind to yourself? Would you like to feel less stressed and find a sense of well-being? I offer a compassionate approach, and together we can identify what's not working and develop skills to cultivate personal growth and resilience. I use a client-centered approach to address the needs of your mind, body, and spirit.
Not accepting new clients
Taryn McDonald
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with adults & young professionals who often feel stuck and acknowledge that some area of their life could benefit from proactive and intentional work. Together, we’ll work through your difficult experiences, life transitions,
depression
and anxiety, perfectionism, self-defeating negative thoughts, and boundary issues in your relationships. I’ll help shine light on the patterns I’m seeing that contribute to your unwanted habits, thoughts, emotions, behaviors or outcomes. Together we’ll hone your existing strengths, while we address the areas where you’re struggling.
Jane Wolf Frances, JD, MSW, Master Coach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, JD
Verified
Verified
Clients come in seeking to feel better & function better, to have the happiness they see others displaying online & in life. I teach you tools to EXPAND what & how you've been thinking: the goal is to become the master of your thoughts rather than having them run you. I show you how to actually exchange "negative," unproductive and even obsessive, anxious and
depressed
thinking for more uplifting, productive & enjoyable thoughts. As a result, you will: uncover some of the strengths & joy you have, but may have had trouble accessing; enjoy more gratitude & calmness, better relationships, more energy & the you you always wanted to be.
Maia Kiley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Welcome. Are you looking for therapy that addresses your whole self rather than just your problem or disorder? You’ve come to the right place. Holistic means we will address the root causes of your distress rather than putting a bandaid on your symptoms. I specialize in working with those who struggle with anxiety, panic,
depression
, low self-worth, body image issues, disordered eating, loneliness, disconnection, and spirituality. Perhaps you are ready for a clear path forward into connection with yourself, your body, relationships, and life dreams.
Megan Becker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, exercise addiction, body image issues, anxiety,
depression
, relationship concerns, life transitions, co-dependence, self-esteem, and social challenges.
Many of us struggle in our lives unconsciously stuck with a perspective that has helped us survive our past, but is no longer serving us in the present. I use an integrative approach drawing from Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment Theory and combine them with teaching new coping skills and mindfulness tools to support my clients in finding hope, peace, and healing. I help my clients explore the underlying thoughts & beliefs that may be contributing to feeling stuck in their lives. By helping release from these unhealthy patterns I hope to guide clients to better and more fulfilling lives.
David Perlman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Do you feel unable to manage anxiety or
depression
? Are you having issues in your relationships at home or at work and feeling detached, undervalued, or unsatisfied? Perhaps you feel alone in this experience, or unable to find a way to connect with the people in your life to get help. Despite everything you have tried, it seems hard to find answers or lasting relief. I don't want you to suffer anymore. I can help you through intense emotions and difficult situations. Together we can find a way for you to meet life’s struggles with confidence and with a deeper understanding of yourself.
William Michelson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSMFT, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We find ourselves in exciting times where therapy and mental health are being openly discussed. However while these conversations have started, there is still a long way to go towards understanding. In these fast-paced times, we’ve become so used to finding quick and easy answers. Anxiety.
Depression
. Symptoms aren’t always enemies to be vanquished as quickly as possible. They can be messengers alerting us of deeper issues. They bare a warning that our outlook or relationships are unhealthy and in need of attention. If we can look inward and treat the essence of this problem, the symptoms will no longer have a reason to be.
Teresa Orth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
During this time, I have worked with patients dealing with
depression
, anxiety, self-esteem, poor interpersonal skills, substance issues, and other mental health concerns.
So much of what we experience in our early life impacts who we are as adults. Whatever barrier or struggle you may be experiencing; I am here to go through this therapeutic journey of self-understanding in order to build on the strengths you inherently have and to achieve a life of resiliency and fulfillment. A motto I live by is “Hold the vision and trust the process.” It can be a hard decision knowing that you need support and seeking it out. For that I am grateful that you have taken this step in getting the support you deserve.
Sara Loughlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
With more than a decade of experience, I work effectively with clients struggling with issues ranging from
depression
and anxiety to addiction and relationship problems.
I am happy to see the recent focus on the importance of mental health. After a pandemic, difficult social change, and economic uncertainty, it is normal to feel anxiety about the future. I am "down to earth" and "easy to talk to" which helps people work through issues more deeply. Using evidence-based approaches, I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and humanistic psychology to help clients move forward in meaningful ways. I tailor therapy to each individual and include all aspects of a person's life, including family dynamics, cultural factors, job / financial pressures, coping skills and health/ wellness.
Jene' E Verchick
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy is a deeply personal process. My approach is to help you to understand the parts of yourself that currently limit your ability to achieve intimacy in relationships, self awareness and insight. I work primarily with patients suffering from
depression
and other mood disorders, as well as trauma, obsessive compulsive and other anxiety disorders.
Andrew Harrison Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am passionate about helping clients address the challenges they face with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and mindfulness practices. Anxiety,
depression
, past traumas, lack of community acceptance, and difficult environmental and situational factors may’ve brought you to a place of feeling unwell or stuck. Time-tested therapy techniques may be just what you need to address these difficulties and move forward. I have worked with a diverse assortment of clients who've faced a variety of concerns, including career difficulties, LGBT-related matters, abuse, grief, severe persistent mental illness, and relationship issues.
Denise Marie Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California & The South Bay. In my private practice, I focus on black women and women of color who suffer from
depression
, anxiety, generational trauma, or legacy burdens. Through a social justice lens, self-care, and a sense of humor, my goal is to help women uncover the belief systems that drive behavior that does not work for them. From this place, women can learn to create the life that they choose to live. Through a softer and gentler approach, Denise can help you work through the trauma that continues to show up in harmful behaviors.
Annie Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified
Verified
In my many years of experience, I have been fortunate to witness the curative benefits of the therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals, couples, and families, from young children to adults, who are suffering from anxiety,
depression
, relationship issues, grief, loss, and trauma continue to The children and adolescents I have had in my practice have struggled with issues of divorce, adoption, peer pressures, anxiety,
depression
, sibling rivalry, and social difficulties. Utilizing a somatic understanding and integrating EMDR, has deepened the work with many clients, especially those who have experienced trauma.
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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.