Depression Therapists in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA
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Kris Mamuad
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I provide individual counseling with minimal to moderate anxiety,
depression
, and other diagnosis.
I am well-versed in crisis counseling and providing care management to individuals and their families supporting in their treatment leading to achieving their goals. I am passionate about providing care for individuals, empathetically giving validation, and highlighting their strength-based skills while processing and reflecting on their symptoms peeling the layers within. I approach counseling from a cognitive behavioral view, systems theory perspective, mindfulness, and solution focused helping individuals with collaboration to be successful in their treatment.
Matthew Schauer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
In therapy, I utilize evidence-based treatment modalities and specialize in family therapy, couples therapy, addiction, PTSD, anxiety, and
depression
.
My approach incorporates a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to the needs of each client. My goal is to develop a therapeutic relationship where trust, vulnerability, and safety can be experienced, allowing each client to grow at their level of comfort.
Kean Romanelli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have over 9 years of experience in the mental health field, working with a wide variety of individuals and assisting them in overcoming their struggles. My topics of specialty are
depression
, anxiety, communication, relationships, and anger. I utilize different modalities depending on the person and situation. Making sure that a therapy plan is individualized is highly important to me, as no two individuals are the same. I hope to make you an active leading role in your own mental health, in order to create the kind of life that you want to live and find happiness in.
Leslie Lombardy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I offer an eclectic approach to therapy, meeting every unique client where they are. This means that we can work together in a more solution-focused way, taking a closer look at your concerns in the here and now or taking a deeper dive at how your concerns are informed by your personal history and family of origin. Either way, we will explore together the gaps between where you are today and where you would like to be so that you can be live a more authentic and satisfying life. I work with individuals, couples, and families with anxiety,
depression
, trauma, life transitions, and all types of relationship issues.
Lauren (Feig) Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Areas of focus:
depression
, anxiety, trauma, OCD, AD/HD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, low self-esteem, relationships and dating, and eating disorders.
While providing a nonjudgmental environment, I offer warmth, compassion, and empathy while serving my clients, in an effort to assist them with identifying and achieving their desired outcomes. I focus on helping my clients gain insight and awareness into themselves, their problems/barriers and relationships, so they can become active agents of change in their lives, and become a person with whom they are content.
Corinna Klein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed therapist with expertise treating trauma, challenging parent-child relationships, and mood disorders. I specialize in children with intense emotions, as well as teens and adults struggling with
depression
, anxiety, attachment difficulties, and trauma. My treatment approach integrates psychoanalytic theory with evidence-based treatments. I am certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and licensed to provide psychotherapy in both California and New York.
Crystal Schmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
The basis of using a more eclectic therapeutic style is in my understanding that everyone is different and therapy is not a "one size fits all" practice, and I strive to be sensitive to each person's individual needs. I'm experienced in working with individuals who are active in polyamory/open/casual relationships. I also work with individuals who struggle with gender identity concerns, abuse and trauma (sexual, verbal, physical, emotional), PTSD,
depression
, anxiety, women's and men's issues, and sexual desire/intimacy/dysfunctions.
Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety,
depression
, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
Susan Seeck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work to empower my clients when they having difficulty so they can move on to achieve their goals. From the safe and confidential setting of my office, I work in a positive and supportive way with each client to assist him/her in gaining insights into challenging issues. In addition to helping clients decrease
depression
, anxiety, and stress, I enjoy helping couples with relationship issues, providing mindfulness skills, enhancing creativity, and assisting clients in coping with trauma/PTSD. I have experience with clients with bipolar issues, addictions, and abuse.
Emily Lefkowitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Providing optimal care requires the capacity for humble self-reflection, the willingness to shift gears when needed, and the creativity to approach problems in unexpected ways. One of my primary goals as a therapist is to constantly question and re-evaluate my own perceptions, intuition, and clinical judgment.
I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with eating disorders, relationship issues,
depression
, and anxiety disorders. Broadly trained in dialectical behavioral, cognitive, behavioral, and psychodynamic treatments models, as well as specific empirically supported interventions, I strive to address each individual's needs with the appropriate clinical approach.
Sandra J. Landen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Looking for a Psychologist can be an overwhelming task. I work in a collaborative way respecting each person's unique history, personality, cultural context, strengths, weaknesses and goals. I offer a warm, respectful and compassionate environment that promotes growth. I have extensive experience and expertise working with adults in psychotherapy struggling with
depression
, grief, anxiety, fears, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions and creative blocks that interfere with daily living in terms of creating and maintaining meaningful relationships or realizing fulfilling career goals.
Pauline Manavi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have worked extensively with children & adults of all ages, to address ADHD,
depression
, anxiety, trauma, parent-child conflict, self-harm, behavioral challenges, parenting skills, & suicidal ideation.
My primary goals are to help clients utilize their strengths, effectively cope with challenges and harness the best versions of themselves. I strive to provide a space in which clients can feel safe and heard. I will listen and use my knowledge to help address the parts of your life that feel challenging. In this healing environment, you will have the opportunity to gain greater self understanding, self-acceptance and self-compassion. When this happens, positive change can occur. Together we will seek to unlock creative blocks, move past trauma, let go of self-criticism, comprehend challenging relationships and celebrate strengths.
Ellen Basian Phd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I help people who are motivated to better their lives by improving their capacity to deal with challenges, stressors, and symptoms in order to move in the direction of their dreams and aspirations. In addition to addressing general clinical out-patient issues related to Anxiety,
Depression
, Life Transitions, Relationships, Self-Esteem, and Dual Diagnosis, I have a specialty practice in Health Psychology. I use an integrated treatment approach to facilitate mental and physical health in my work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. We venture forth by cultivating compassion, incorporating creativity, stimulating curiosity, and crafting courage.
Leslie Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My mission is to help you find ways to manage symptoms of anxiety and
depression
by helping you find the hidden problem that is keeping you from feeling better. With therapy, we can collaboratively work on balancing your thoughts, improve your ability to be mindful, regulate your emotions, tolerate stress, and improve your relationships. The goal is to gain self-confidence and awareness to make the necessary shifts in your life.
Hasti Afkhami
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , LMFT, EMDR, IFS
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Do you ever feel like you are stuck in the past or plagued by negative thoughts of the future? Have you ever had times where you felt like you were a prisoner of your own mind? If you are looking to gain tools to heal from the past or present, I would be honored to support you in your journey. I am a heart-and soul-centered therapist who is passionate about helping clients let go of unhealthy patterns connected to trauma, anxiety,
depression
, relationships, and life transitions.
Not accepting new clients
Haleh Eghrari
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
In helping to manage your emotional distress, particularly anxiety and
depression
, I primarily use principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); I use CBT to help modify those cognitions that lead to your distress.
I believe the process of change through therapy should not only involve self-understanding and insight into the past, but beyond that it should also focus on helping clients to learn skills for present-time challenges. Therefore my approach helps clients to develop specific skills for thinking and acting in constructive ways. I am a proponent of therapist actively collaborating with a client to help him/her find ways to manage life better.
Dr. Michael Pariser Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Like many people, you may be
depressed
, anxious, and tired of doing the same things over and over again without ever changing. You may be stuck in your career, your relationship, your life, not very happy with where you are, but not knowing how to get where you want to go.
In my work, I utilize a safe, stimulating approach that combines time-honored understanding with cutting edge techniques. Unearthing the feelings behind repetitive patterns of behavior, I focus on breaking the grip of helplessness and hopelessness, generating new and more adaptive responses to the challenges of your life.
Dr. Deborah Rothberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in helping both young and older adults struggling with relationship issues, caregiver burnout, codependency,
depression
, anxiety, grief/loss, and trauma. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental environment in which you can feel safe to face difficult experiences and explore painful emotions in the service of growth and healing.
Jacquelyn Mullis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
When life gets difficult, it’s easy to end up feeling lost, overwhelmed, anxious or
depressed
.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I want to create a collaborative environment that supports your unique path towards personal well-being. I am experienced in a wide variety of therapy models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), humanistic, strength-based, trauma-informed and solution-focused styles. It is important to me that you feel respected, heard and supported in your personal choices while in therapy. I want to provide an environment where you feel both respected and supported to honestly evaluate yourself without fear of judgment.
Marina Vicario
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I've been in the mental health field for over seven years working with a wide range of individuals in different stages of life. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and middle-aged adults. I specialize in treating stress, anxiety,
depression
, and trauma. Over the years, I have grown to appreciate and value working with clients to improve their quality of life. My goal is to accompany you in overcoming setbacks, challenges, and processing stressful or traumatic events in order to find balance and be able to enjoy life a bit more.
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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.